Chapter 32 Information
“Regarding the person under investigation, Kazumi Shimizu’s abnormal situations within a month are as follows.”
The staff member who was previously wearing a uniform stepped forward and made a gesture in mid-air. The photo on the screen enlarged and froze on the potted plant in the hands of the flower shop staff.
“The main manifestation is a change in preferences within a short period, including a liking for green plants and flowers, and actively learning about Chinese cooking methods.”
The screen flickered again, and several photos appeared simultaneously: a photo of “Pot Cultivation Manual” that Kazumi bought at a newsstand on her way home, a photo of her squatting and observing roadside flowers, and a photo of her carrying chicken to the market for processing.
“Shinichi? Do you know what’s going on?”
Hamano Tsukasa looked up at the information compiled by [Heavenly Fire], turned to his favorite disciple, and wondered if there was any information he could analyze from it.
“Well, Shimizu-san… Kazumi Shimizu told me that she wanted to add some green plants to the house. Also, learning Chinese cooking methods was probably because she wanted to cook for me…”
A trace of pain flashed in Sato Shinichi’s eyes, but he still answered firmly.
“Well, that makes sense. Seeking change for her boyfriend and suddenly wanting to add some fun to her life is very much in line with the thoughts of a fifteen-year-old girl.”
The female staff member wearing glasses was writing something on the sketchpad in her hand. When she heard Sato Shinichi’s information about Kazumi Shimizu, she noticeably sped up her writing, then looked up and analyzed.
“Well, there’s no big problem with these actions, but…”
Hamano Tsukasa nodded, acknowledging his subordinate’s explanation for Kazumi Shimizu’s changes. However, upon seeing Fukada Akihiko’s investigation results, he fell silent.
Clean. Too clean.
In fact, investigation results like Kazumi Shimizu’s would be fitting for a normal person’s daily life, changing for the people around them, or suddenly wanting to do something. After all, people are not machines; they have their own emotions and thoughts.
However, the daily life and special changes of Fukada Akihiko investigated by [Heavenly Fire] were all 0!
This meant that this middle-aged white-collar worker in his thirties had no changes in his life for the past month. He lived like a machine, commuting, eating, and sleeping according to a routine, without any deviation.
“Please extend the specified time to one year!”
Frowning as he looked at the data before him, Hamano Tsukasa instructed the staff member beside him.
The data on the screen flickered again, but the search results still showed no change.
“Okay, no need. Bring up the public relationship network of both individuals.”
Hamano Tsukasa waved his hand, indicating that no matter how widely he expanded the search scope, he would only get this result. This also proved that Fukada Akihiko was definitely problematic!
The image in the center of the screen disappeared, replaced by a relationship network centered on the two individuals’ names.
Kazumi Shimizu’s relationship network was very simple. Apart from her deceased parents, Masato Shimizu and Reiko Shimizu, her parallel relationships were simply a romantic link to Sato Shinichi’s name.
Fukada Akihiko’s relationship network appeared much more complicated than Kazumi Shimizu’s. However, upon closer inspection, it was evident that what seemed like a wide social network was merely superficial relationships with no deep connections.
But the most important point was that the two of them had no overlap in their social circles!
This clearly differed from what Kazumi Shimizu had told them previously. Considering that a girl would be more inclined to tell the truth in front of her boyfriend, they should indeed have a considerable connection.
“However, it’s not impossible that Kazumi Shimizu lied and concealed her true relationship with Fukada Akihiko. After all, according to the information, after Kazumi Shimizu’s parents passed away, they didn’t leave much assets to him.”
“Moreover, the tuition fees for Shikoku High School are very expensive. At the very least, an orphaned girl living alone cannot afford such expenses.”
The female staff member wearing glasses continued to write on the sketchpad. She looked at Sato Shinichi beside her, then turned to Hamano Tsukasa and said.
“There’s no need to consider that. What she said should be correct.”
He dismissed the possibility raised by his subordinate, as he himself, being the person involved, had personally heard the girl introduce their relationship.
Judging by her expression, demeanor, and actions at the time, there was no possibility of her lying, nor were there any suspicious aspects.
“Then bring up the information on Kazumi Shimizu’s parents.”
Unable to find a breakthrough with Fukada Akihiko, Hamano Tsukasa decided to change his approach and start with the friends of her parents, whom the girl had mentioned earlier.
The information on Masato Shimizu and Reiko Shimizu was quickly retrieved. Except for dying in an accident, their other information, like Fukada Akihiko’s, was clean, showing no flaws.
“Cause of death!” “Also, bring out the case file for the 6.15 incident!”
Hamano Tsukasa suddenly thought of something and directly ordered his subordinates to retrieve the case file for another incident.
“As expected, Masato Shimizu and Reiko Shimizu died in an accident during the 6.15 incident. However, considering their work content and positions, there was no need for them to be in the factory at that time.”
“Coupled with the fact that the small organization destroyed in the 6.15 incident was suspected to be a sub-organization of the [Dark] Organization, it is highly probable that Masato Shimizu and Reiko Shimizu were associated with the [Dark] Organization.”
This proves that Kazumi Shimizu, as their daughter, is highly suspected of having ties to the [Dark] Organization.
“Alright, no need to search further. Record it, and at the same time, contact other agencies and immediately begin the arrest operation for Fukada Akihiko!”
Hamano Tsukasa waved his hand and immediately arranged the work at hand.
At the same time, the final information on the two appeared on the screen.
Fukada Akihiko, [Dark] Organization executive, shadow ability user, suspected friend of Kazumi Shimizu’s parents – immediate arrest!
Kazumi Shimizu, suspected member of the [Dark] Organization, her parents were members of the organization, and she was looked after by organization executive Fukada Akihiko – investigation, pending arrest!
Looking at the lines of information on the screen, Sato Shinichi pursed his lips. He wanted to say something to Hamano Tsukasa beside him but didn’t know how to start, so he could only lower his head again.
His released fist tightened again, then loosened again, revealing his palm, which was red from his fingers pinching it.
