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Chapter 351 Project Establishment
"can I help you?"

Inside the detective agency, Shotaro's tone betrayed a hint of wariness.

He instinctively stood in the doorway, while giving Philip behind him a wink, signaling him to quickly retreat back inside and remain alert.

Standing at the doorway, Takumi Oogami remained calm and unperturbed by Shotaro Hidari's hostility.

He walked gracefully into the office, his gaze slowly sweeping over the surroundings before finally settling on Shotaro Hidari.

"Some documents belonging to your master were found in the library."

Onoue Takumi casually took out a neat stack of notebooks from his pocket and gently handed them over.

Shotaro was startled, his eyes flashing unconsciously, as if he hadn't quite reacted yet.

When he took the stack of notebooks and opened the first page...

That familiar handwriting, those hasty yet clearly organized lines—each page recorded analyses of past cases.
In particular, the investigation notes on museums and the black market for memory have been almost entirely compiled into systematic intelligence.

"These."

Shotaro's voice was somewhat hoarse.

"These are all records made by your master when he solved the case."

Onoue Takumi said it casually, without any boasting or condescension in his tone, as if he were simply returning someone's belongings.

Shotaro looked down at the notes, his fingertips trembling slightly.

Those were the marks left to him by Narumi Shokichi, a testament to the tough-guy spirit he tried so hard to inherit.

".Thank you."

He spoke softly, but his tone carried an undeniable complexity of emotions.

The office fell silent for a moment, with only the wind blowing in from the window, rustling the edges of a few pages of documents.

Onoue glanced at the swaying wind, then looked up at Shotaro: "You seem to have always been very wary of me."

Shotaro did not answer; his gaze remained fixed on the notebook, but he could feel Takumi Onoue's gaze lingering on him.

He remained silent for a long time before finally speaking slowly: "You do indeed have some of his traits in you."

It's self-evident who he is.

"but."

Shotaro looked up: "You're different from him."

Compared to the scenery and people he had encountered in the past, Hiden Aruto was different.
Shotaro, whose mind is already mature, cannot be trusted unconditionally by someone with a similar background or ability.

After all, he's the senior figure of the new decade.
On the contrary, Onoue Takukoshi's aura is similar to Narumi Shokichi's.

Shotaro Sato became more vigilant and uneasy.

"Oh?"

"You are a memory chip merchant."

"Indeed."

Onoue Takumi nodded frankly without any hesitation.

“I don’t deny that.”

Just as Shotaro was about to question her, Takumi Ogami gently stopped her by raising his hand.

"You really like the windy city, don't you?"

Shotaro was taken aback: "What are you trying to say?"

"nothing."

Onoue Takumi shook his head, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"I just feel that in a city like this, there aren't many people who can stick to their principles."

Shotaro's eyes sharpened instantly: "If you're the kind of person who makes Fuuto cry, then I won't hold back."

When it comes to Futo, Shotaro Hidari will never back down easily.

"Then let's see if I'm the kind of person you're talking about."

Philip then came out; he had already scanned Takumi Onoue's information.

Even within the Earth Library, Onoue Takumi remains a gray area, where deep information cannot be found, yet he always manages to circumvent sensitive areas.

"I know you hate the disasters caused by memory."

Ooue Takumi suddenly became serious, his voice low but carrying a powerful force.
"But in this world, right and wrong are not so simple. You should understand this."

Shotaro did not respond; he simply stood there, remaining silent for a long time.

He looked at the man in front of him, a man whose temperament was similar to Narumi Shokichi's, yet who clearly did not belong to the same camp.

"I will continue to keep an eye on you."

Onoue Takumi nodded with a faint smile: "Looking through these case files will greatly help improve your crime-solving skills."

Shotaro Sakai: "You"

"I'll test you when I have time."

After saying that, Onoue Takumi turned and left, his trench coat billowing behind him.

His silhouette gradually overlapped with that of Narumi Shokichi.

Shotaro Sakai gently adjusted his hat.
"Why are you testing me like this? Are you trying to make me your new master?"

In the X Foundation's conference room, the lights cast two virtual projection figures standing facing each other.

Wan Dengxue sat gracefully at the table, her gaze as clear as water, elegant and composed.

On the other side was Jia Tou Shun, the true power behind the entire memory chip development line, whose face was as cold and indifferent as ever.

What exactly is the reason for being so fixated on compatibility?

Jia Tou Shun broke the silence, his voice low and emotionless.

His gaze toward Wan Deng Xue Shi was not hostile, but rather full of scrutiny.

He couldn't understand why Mando Yukiji was so tolerant and supportive of what Onoue Takumi and Sento were doing, which he saw as nothing more than inefficient idealism.
Wan Deng Xue Shi did not rush to answer. He elegantly raised his hand, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then slowly spoke.
“You know I’m not against chaos, but I also hate pointless waste.” “The museum’s approach is crude, simple, and unfiltered, forcibly suppressing users with memory alone. This method may seem to yield considerable short-term gains, but it is actually extremely inefficient.”

Jia Toushun fell silent upon hearing this.

He was well aware of this.

Although the museum controls a huge market and resources in the city, the large number of users who die due to insufficient adaptation brings not only turmoil but also the potential risk of backlash.

"What we need are memory soldiers who can be deployed to the battlefield for a long time and used stably."

"Instead of a bunch of failed products that break down after a few days of use."

Jia Toushun lowered his eyes, seemingly deep in thought.

Although he already possessed the Eternal Memory, he was well aware that the compatibility between him and that memory was not ideal. On the contrary, the Utopia Memory provided him with a more comfortable and smooth user experience.

His logic, based on compatibility, was not entirely without merit.

However, the problem is that the actions of Takumi Onoue and Sento are substantially threatening the museum's core interests, thereby disrupting the operation of the entire memory business chain.

"They did shake up memory sales."

Adding a head, he said calmly
"The museum has sent protests for three consecutive days."

Wan Dengxue did not offer any explanation, but simply took out a document and gently pushed it in front of Jia Toushun.

"This is the customer data they've compiled over this period of time."

Wan Deng's tone remained calm: "This includes the distribution of compatibility, the proportion of memory performance release, and the assessment of the growth potential of future memory enhancement."

Jia Toushun raised an eyebrow and opened the file.

The first page contains a clear data table.

The sixty-eight memory modules each have a detailed list of compatible users and cross-validation data. Even psychological stress assessments and growth potential are listed in an orderly manner, as if the future development path of each user has been foreseen.

"Sixty-eight memory modules? You mean, all of them have already completed the adaptation and screening process?"

He added a slight frown to his brow.

“Yes.” Wan Deng Xue Shi nodded. “They are very efficient.”

"How did they do it?"

"Perhaps it has something to do with their new project, called Project Nebula Energy Bottle."

The Nebula Energy Bottle was used by the three to conceal the existence of the artificial intelligence Dan Kuroto.

As a form of artificial intelligence, Dan Reudou has surpassed the limits of human work efficiency.

Together with Sento and Onoue Takumi, he not only selected suitable candidates but also quickly developed a comprehensive strategy for cultivating and developing their combat capabilities.

"If this is their achievement"

Jia Toushun pondered, and his eyes gradually changed.

He could sense that the system this group was pushing was fundamentally different from the chaotic model of museums.

This is a superhuman development approach that is centered on precision and can be scaled up and operated continuously.

"You want to convince me to let them run wild?"

"It's not about letting things slide."

Wan Deng Xue Shi chuckled lightly.
"It's about guidance. What they're doing aligns with our long-term interests and helps alleviate the problems caused by museums."

The meeting room fell silent once again.

Wan Deng Xue Shi withdrew her gaze: Indeed, data is the most convincing language.
Jia Toushun slowly closed the thick document, tapping the cover with his fingertips, his face expressionless.

He stood up with clean, decisive movements, turned and walked towards the conference room exit with steady, powerful steps.

Just before leaving, he paused slightly and casually asked, "Has the Nebula Energy Bottle project been approved?"

Wan Dengxue remained seated, her face expressionless: "Not yet, but they have sent over the preliminary report and samples."

As he spoke, he gently pressed a switch on the table, and the mechanical device in the center of the conference table slowly rose up, revealing a special alloy tray.

On the tray, four uniquely styled and colorful nebula energy bottles are neatly arranged.

They emit a faint glow from within, and the flow of energy can be vaguely seen.

Jia Toushun took two steps back, looked down at the bottles, and stared thoughtfully.

What's the difference between it and memory?

Wan Deng Xue Shi gently tapped the desktop, and a project summary document automatically popped up on the screen.

He explained succinctly: "The use of nebula energy bottles does not depend on the spring system. Their energy source is not the Earth's memory itself, but rather the energy of the cosmic nebula, which is a high-concentration, high-purity, and highly malleable energy structure."

"Cosmic nebula energy?"

"It doesn't seem to be the same as the core switch."

He muttered to himself, then shook his head, denying any connection to the old project.

However, these differences were not important to him.

Foundation X invests in dozens of weapons development projects every year, including memory, desire coins, celestial switches, otherworldly parasitism technology, and driver systems.

Each project represents potential commercial value in the war effort.

His gaze lingered on the four energy bottles for a moment before Jia Toushun spoke expressionlessly, his voice so calm it barely rose: "Then approve the project."

That short sentence, however, was like a heavy hammer blow, signaling the start of the entire project.

立项
This means that Takumi Onoue and Sento will receive further resource support from the X Foundation, including a complete set of exclusive channels, experimental facilities, manpower allocation, black market procurement authority, and most importantly, a massive cash flow large enough to buy half of Fuuto.

Behind these resources lies the typical style of Consortium X.
As long as you can create enough value, they will shower you with power and money without reservation.

Wan Deng Xue Shi slowly rose and bowed slightly: "Thank you for your approval."

Your stage is set; now, it's up to you to make it burn even brighter.

(End of this chapter)