A Scientific Urban Detective.

Chapter 889 Knight Commander
"An expert in deciphering codes... Damn it, do you want the nun to read those works?" Kihara Brainstem looked over in astonishment.

"No one says that erotic novels are exclusively for men, right?"

"..." Kihara exhaled a column of smoke, then gave up on wasting any more time on the topic. "You didn't call me here just to discuss this, did you? Even though I'm male, I'm just a dog."

“Of course not,” Chairman Aleister said. “What I’m saying is, be prepared, the progress might be faster than we expect. Those beings that transcend the norm…”

“I understand.” Kihara nodded. “I will hold up the last and penultimate line of defense. If the young man you’ve chosen fails to handle things well, I will step in to cover for him.”

This was something that had been planned from the beginning, so Kihara remained remarkably calm.

"Just out of curiosity, do you really think so highly of Lin Wuming?" Kihara Brainstem asked. "Even your behavior patterns have changed, haven't they?"

“I simply adjusted my communication style to be the most acceptable to Lin Wuming,” Aleister said. “The strength and potential he has demonstrated are worth making this adjustment.”

Lin Wuming was indeed very susceptible to this approach, or rather, as long as "normal communication" was possible and his principles were not violated, Lin Wuming was actually quite easily persuaded.

According to Aleister's assessment, Lin Wuming shares similar interests with him in certain matters, which is why he is being so "cooperative".

Of course, this does not mean that Lin Wuming completely trusts Chairman Aleister or even considers him one of his own.

The relationship between the two sides remains limited to "cooperation," or rather, "mutual exploitation."

For example, right now, Lin Wuming is even more certain that Chairman Aleister is not entirely on his side after all.

The commander of the British Knights arrived in Academy City—although the chairman of Aleister provided this information, it was delayed by more than ten minutes.

By the time Lin Wuming learned of this news, the Knights Commander had already begun his operation...

……

As a local strongman, Tsuchimikado Motoharu helped handle all sorts of aftermath matters before finally bidding farewell to Stiyl and Kanzaki Kaori and returning to Academy City.

Then, downstairs in his apartment building, he saw a tall, burly blond man.

"Hey, hey, hey, did you have to come so fast..." Tsuchimikado Motoharu recognized the other party, and an ominous feeling rose in his heart.

"The Index and Imagine Breaker are in this building, right, Tsuchimikado?" The Knight Commander looked up at the top floor of the apartment building.

Sure enough, what I feared most came to pass!
Tsuchimikado Motoharu secretly became more vigilant, stopping in his tracks and not approaching any further: "I wonder what business the Commander has with them?"

“No, I’m not here to see them, they just happen to be here,” the Knight Commander said. “Tsuchimikado, I’m looking for you.”

“Looking for me…” Tsuchimikado Motoharu said with a smile as he took out his phone from his pocket. “If you want to find me, just call me directly. There’s no need for you to come all this way.”

“This distance isn’t too far for me, so it’s more efficient this way.” The Knight Commander looked at him. “Also, don’t even think about using your phone to tip off others. Just cooperate with me honestly.”

Motoharu Tsuchimikado's thumb froze—he had indeed been using his phone in the meantime.

Unlike the machine-idiots of the Church of Necessary Evil, the Knight Commander was a respectable nobleman who frequented high society and was no stranger to modern life. Therefore, Tsuchimikado Motoharu's trick could not fool him.

“Okay… Is there anything I can do for you?” Tsuchimikado Motoharu raised his hands in a harmless manner.

“No need to be so tense, Tsuchimikado,” the Knight Commander said. “Regardless, you are still a member of the Church, and in my eyes, you are still a comrade. I would never lay a hand on a comrade.” “I really hope your subordinates are as reasonable as you are,” Tsuchimikado Motoharu replied sarcastically.

"They are indeed a bit too straightforward, and their style is somewhat forceful; however..."

Suddenly, the Knight Commander flicked a coin with his finger, shattering the phone in Tsuchimikado Motoharu's hand into pieces with a whoosh.

"However, the premise is that you must convince us that you are still our comrade," the Knight Commander said. "As I just said, don't do these petty tricks, and don't underestimate my eyesight."

Motoharu Tsuchimikado's cheek was grazed by shards of a cell phone, but otherwise he was unharmed.

"As expected of a martial artist who has trained to the extreme, truly remarkable..." Tsuchimikado Motoharu muttered softly.

That wasn't a "psychic acceleration cannon" or a "railgun." The Knight Commander simply flicked a coin with his finger, and it had such power, and there was no way to avoid it...

The enormous gap in strength was enough to inspire despair, but Tsuchimikado Motoharu had anticipated this, so he remained outwardly calm.

—The Knights are a bunch of arrogant guys from top to bottom. The Knight Commander is only slightly more concerned with his reputation and knows how to put on a facade.

That's why Tsuchimikado Motoharu doesn't like dealing with these idiots.

"You just said you wouldn't attack your own comrades!"

“I did avoid you, I only destroyed your phone. Don’t worry, I’ll make amends after this is over,” the Knight Commander said. “Now, take me to see Kanzaki Kaori.”

Tsuchimikado Motoharu nodded, taking a step back: "Kanzaki-san isn't in Academy City right now, you've come to the wrong place..."

“I know, but the airport is in this city, so I came to find you first,” the Knights Commander said, completely unconcerned about Tsuchimikado Motoharu’s wary demeanor. “And while you’re at it, take me to see my men—are they all still alive?”

"of course."

"That's good." The Knight Commander nodded. "Every knight is an elite talent selected from thousands of candidates. The sacrifice of any one of them is a great loss to the kingdom."

"..." Tsuchimikado Motoharu discarded the remains of his phone, kept a certain distance, and followed the Knight Commander.

After leaving the residential area, there were more pedestrians on the road. In order not to arouse suspicion, Tsuchimikado Motoharu had no choice but to reluctantly approach and pretend that the two of them had a good relationship.

"Where are you taking me?" the Knight Commander suddenly asked.

“Taking the subway? I’m just a poor student. You don’t think I own a car, do you?” Tsuchimikado Motoharu said.

“The subway…” The Knight Commander frowned.

It's not that I dislike this kind of public transportation for ordinary people, it's just that I think it's too slow.

For a moment, he even thought that it would be more efficient to go there directly after finding out the exact location.

However, the Knights Commander had absolutely no faith in the credibility of Tsuchimikado Motoharu, this "backstabber"—he was more likely to be lying and deceiving him.

Therefore, it is safer to escort them personally.

—Only when his own life is threatened can Tsuchimikado be made to behave?
(End of this chapter)