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"Damn it."
He muttered a curse under his breath and quickly pulled out his phone to check.
There were no new mission notifications, only a routine greeting from "that gentleman"—perhaps this is why being the third-ranking person in the organization warrants the boss's regular confirmation, meaning he needs to maintain the status quo until the next regular report.
Yuki Takada took a deep breath, draped his police jacket over his shoulders, and walked toward the subway station.
No matter how conflicted he felt inside, he had to maintain a calm and composed exterior.
This is his survival rule after years of walking in the dark.
The next few days were unexpectedly calm.
The Metropolitan Police Department did not receive any major cases and spent most of its time handling routine police duties and paperwork.
Yuki Takada and Miwako Sato worked together seamlessly as always, but there seemed to be a subtle tension between them.
Miwako Sato didn't mention the movie date again, but her occasional glances held a hint of unfathomable anticipation.
Yuki Takada, as always, kept his distance and only spoke to her when necessary for work-related communication.
On Friday morning, Yuki Takada arrived at the office early.
He needed time to organize his thoughts and prepare for any possible scenarios that might occur tonight.
Whether Sato Miwako's invitation was simply a gesture of gratitude or had ulterior motives, he had to handle it with caution.
"Good morning, Inspector Takada!" Sato Miwako walked into the office with a bright smile, carrying two paper bags. She greeted Takada Yuki, "I bought some coffee and brought you a cup as well."
Yuki Takada looked up and saw that Miwako Sato seemed to have dressed up specially for today.
She was wearing a light blue shirt, her hair was neater than usual, and she had a bright smile on her face.
"Thank you." Yuuki Takada took the coffee, took a sip, and then noticed that it was his favorite mixed latte, perfectly sweet without any added sugar—just the flavor he preferred.
No?
When did Miwako Sato notice this detail?
"About tonight..." Sato Miwako was about to speak when Inspector Megure suddenly strode into the office, his expression serious.
"Everyone, there's an emergency!" Inspector Megure's voice immediately silenced the entire office. "There was an explosion at a warehouse in the port area last night. Preliminary investigations suggest it may be linked to a violent criminal gang."
"Brother Takada, take your men and go to the scene immediately for investigation. Sato, you will assist."
"Yes!" the two answered in unison, instantly switching to work mode.
Yuki Takada secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
The arrival of the case temporarily eased the awkwardness of being alone with Miwako Sato. Although he didn't know what she was planning, he was certain that it was related to tonight's movie.
Yuki Takada quickly packed his gear and, together with Miwako Sato, led a team of police investigators to the scene.
The explosion site was a mess; half of the warehouse had collapsed, and the air was filled with the acrid smell of smoke and chemicals.
Investigators are carefully gathering evidence, while firefighters are dealing with potential reignition sources.
"The explosion was quite powerful." Sato Miwako put on gloves, carefully examined the surrounding traces, and analyzed seriously, "It looks like it was triggered from the inside."
Yuki Takada crouched down, dipped his finger in the powder on the ground, and smelled it: "It contains explosives, but it's mixed with other substances; it's not an ordinary industrial explosion."
Through years of training, he was able to immediately identify that this was a specific type of explosive device, often used in certain cleanup operations.
His inner alarm bells were ringing, but he remained outwardly calm.
“Takada-senpai, please take a look at this.” Sato Miwako found a half-burnt metal piece in the ruins, with what appeared to be some kind of pattern engraved on it.
Yuki Takada took the metal plate, his heart skipped a beat.
That's a common raven symbol used by a peripheral group within an organization, typically to mark their actions.
This means that tonight's explosion is likely related to the organization, and he was not given any prior notice.
“It might be the symbol of some extremist organization.” He lied without batting an eye, saying, “Take it back for the forensic department to analyze.”
Sato Miwako nodded, but Takada Yuki noticed a hint of doubt in her eyes as she looked at the metal sheet.
The investigation lasted all morning.
As more evidence was discovered, Yuuki Takada became increasingly suspicious that this was the work of an organization, but he couldn't be certain.
After all, as the organization's third-in-command, he should have a general idea of what important tasks were involved.
A sense of unease crept into his heart—why had he not received any mission notification?
Did the organization lose trust in him, or was this just an accidental leak of information?
During their lunch break, the two had a quick lunch at a nearby convenience store.
While eating her rice ball, Miwako Sato flipped through photos from the scene.
"Senior Takada, don't you think this explosive device is too sophisticated?" Sato Miwako suddenly asked. "Ordinary yakuza rarely use this level of explosives."
Yuki Takada's heart tightened, but he remained outwardly calm: "It's possible that they have professional guidance. There have been several recent cases of former Self-Defense Force members joining yakuza organizations."
Miwako Sato nodded thoughtfully.
……
The afternoon investigation yielded no further breakthroughs.
Back at the Metropolitan Police Department, Yuki Takada used the excuse that he needed to organize the evidence alone, but in reality, he wanted to find an opportunity to contact the organization to confirm the situation.
In the innermost stall of the restroom, he took out his encrypted phone and quickly sent a coded message: "Is the port incident related to us? We need a response strategy."
A few minutes later, the reply came: "None of my business. Focus on your duties."
The brief answer gave him some confidence, and he nodded.
That's right. If it were really the work of an organized group, it wouldn't have caused such a big commotion.
It's important to know that this port bombing resulted in the deaths of more than a dozen people.
Of course, Yuki Takada pretended to be sad about this situation, but he was actually overjoyed inside.
After all, this trip to the port area did give him some bad attribute points.
Host: Yuuki Takada
Age: 25 years old
Position: Police Inspector
Combat: 200 (This skill level improves, allowing for the unleashing of corresponding power and the development of combat instincts during battle.)
Speed: 150 (Increasing the speed value will allow you to reach the pinnacle of agility, enabling you to move nimbly through confined spaces, as elusive as a ghost.)
Disguise: 120 (The higher the disguise ability, the more perfectly one can imitate the appearance, voice, and behavior of others.)
Apprehended: 110 (The apprehended value has increased, significantly enhancing the ability to track and predict criminals.)
Weapons: 150 (The higher your weapon proficiency, the more significantly your accuracy, rate of fire, and reload speed will improve.)
Reasoning: 110 (Improved reasoning ability; able to quickly sort out complex clues, see through the surface of things, and reconstruct the whole picture of an event from the details.)
Looking at the attribute panel that appeared in Takada Yuuki's mind, it was clear that, except for the reasoning attribute which did not improve, the remaining attributes received stable point increases.
Chapter 69 Going to the Cinema
When Yuki Takada returned to his office, he found Miwako Sato talking to Juzo Megure.
When Inspector Megure saw Yuki Takada walk in, he waved to him.
"Brother Takada, I've read the preliminary report from the scene."
“This incident may be more complicated than we imagined.” Inspector General Megure’s expression turned serious as he said earnestly, “The Superintendent General has received instructions from his superiors to handle this case with caution and avoid causing unnecessary panic.”
Yuki Takada immediately understood the meaning behind those words—the case involved national security and was likely to involve the police or even higher-level departments.
This further confirmed his suspicions: the explosion was definitely related to some kind of criminal organization, and the involvement was extensive.
“Understood.” Yuuki Takada nodded and said, “We will be careful about the scope of the investigation.”
Inspector Megure gently patted his shoulder and said, "Thank you for your hard work today."
"You can go home once you've finished the report. Take a good rest this weekend, and I'll follow up on the rest—I heard from Sato that you two had plans for today?"
Yuki Takada paused for a moment, then turned to look at Miwako Sato.
Miwako Sato blushed slightly, but did not deny it.
“It’s just watching a movie, Inspector,” Miwako Sato said with a smile. “However… work should always come first.”
Inspector Megure laughed heartily: "Young people should go out and see the world more often!"
He then leaned close to Yuuki Takada's ear and whispered, "Brother Takada, don't always bury yourself in work. You should also know how to enjoy life sometimes."
Yuki Takada could only nod in agreement reluctantly.
After Inspector Megure left, only the two of them remained in the office.
The atmosphere became a little awkward for a while.
“I’m sorry, Takada-senpai…” Sato Miwako spoke first, breaking the deadlock: “I didn’t mean to tell Inspector Megure his… he just asked if I could work overtime tonight, and I just blurted it out.”
“It’s alright,” Yuuki Takada said calmly, “but considering today’s case, perhaps we should reschedule…”
"The on-site investigation is basically over, I can write the report tomorrow!" Sato Miwako hurriedly said loudly, then seemed to realize that she was too eager, and lowered her voice slightly, "What I mean is... the tickets have already been bought, it would be a pity to cancel them."
"Besides, we've all been busy all week, it's time to relax."
Yuki Takada stared into Miwako Sato's eyes.
In those bright eyes, he saw not only a hint of joy, but also an expectation he dared not respond to.
As a member of the organization, Yuuki Takada did not want to have too much private contact with these police officers, but as an undercover agent, refusing such normal social activities might arouse suspicion.
"Okay." After some internal struggle, Yuuki Takada finally made his choice, "But I need to go back to my apartment first and change my clothes."
"That's great!" Sato Miwako's face immediately lit up with a smile: "I was just thinking of going back first."
"How about this, Takada-senpai, we'll meet at the usual place in an hour?"
Yuuki Takada nodded, watching as Miwako Sato happily packed her things and left the office.
He stood there, his heart filled with mixed emotions.