The Tokyo Police Journey Begins with the Ability to See Evil Thoughts

Actually, the tremor was only so-so. Just as Muheyou was about to speak, she heard the sound of houses collapsing in the distance.

The two quickly walked in that direction, and Kamiya Gen was stunned.

"The dormitory...collapsed?"

He had just been thinking about the braised pork trotters with soybeans, but who would have thought that not only the broth he had cooked, but also the entire dormitory, would be buried under the rubble.

He snapped out of his daze and subconsciously looked at Muheyou beside him.

Muheyou nodded, her face pale. "This... it's a good thing I called you back, otherwise Kamiya-kun would have been in trouble."

"I had a feeling before that the dormitory construction was a bit sloppy, and it would get damp whenever it rained. Now it seems that this is a complete shoddy construction project," Kamiya Gen said speechlessly.

This is absolutely true.

Because apart from this small building, at least in the surrounding area, no other houses collapsed; at most, only the windows were broken.

Fortunately, there were no casualties despite the dormitory collapse.

The reason is simple: the only people who joined the company in the last six months are Gen Kamiya and Yuzu Kihara.

Everyone else has their own place to live; nobody lives here.

"Let's go to the station first and see if there are any arrangements. There might be other buildings that have collapsed, so they're definitely short-staffed..."

Muheyou put down her beer and straightened her somewhat disheveled uniform.

Kamiya Gen didn't want to leave; he was still reminiscing about the collapsed dormitory building...

There were things there that I had bought with a lot of my salary over the past six months. No matter how cheap they were, it still amounted to several hundred thousand yen.

Now, with an earthquake that wasn't even that serious, everything is gone...

Especially the fresh pig's feet and soybeans I bought at noon...

"Let's go, Kamiya-kun," Yuzuki said, interrupting his thoughts.

"You go ahead, I'll sit here for a while... Could you find Inspector Sakamoto and ask if there's any compensation or anything? I have nowhere to go tonight."

"Well... okay, you can sit here."

Muheyou meant that he should sit on the beer crate and wait for her, and before leaving, she comforted him by saying:

"Don't worry, I'll contact someone right now to explain the situation. There should be a way. After all, the dormitory collapsed due to the earthquake, and the department has no reason to ignore it."

"Go ahead," Kamiya Gen said, waving his hand and pulling the beer crate under him to sit down as a stool.

……

Less than ten minutes later, Muheyou returned.

She was accompanied by several other people.

"How could this happen..." Inspector Sakamoto saw the collapsed dormitory and quickly walked over to ask.

"It must have been built with shoddy workmanship and then left unrepaired for years, which is why it collapsed during a slightly larger earthquake."

Muhe You's voice wasn't loud, but her attitude was very serious. "Inspector Sakamoto, you see, so far we haven't received any alarms, which means this earthquake wasn't serious at all. Also, most of the other buildings around here only had broken glass on their roofs, but this police dormitory completely collapsed. Doesn't that explain the situation?"

She walked to the edge of the ruins, bent down and picked up a loose piece of wall. With a gentle twist, fine powder fell from it.

"Look at this cement, the grade is obviously not high enough, it doesn't even meet the most basic load-bearing standards. This is clearly a shoddy construction project with corner-cutting."

Following behind Sakamoto were several people from the police station—Sato, the head of the General Affairs Section; Yamada, the head of the Security Section; and Nishimura, the chief in charge of facility maintenance. When they saw the ruins before them, their faces turned grim.

Upon hearing Mu Heyou's words, their expressions varied, and no one dared to respond immediately.

Inspector Sakamoto's concern faded somewhat, replaced by a more serious expression. He stepped forward, glanced at the shards in Yuzuki's hand, then looked at the intact houses around him, his tone somewhat ambiguous:

"Inspector Kiha, you can't say that. This dormitory building is quite old, so it's inevitable that it's showing signs of wear and tear. Besides, although this earthquake wasn't very strong, it's possible that it just happened to hit a weak point in the building..."

"Sakamoto Police Department,"

Mu Heyou interrupted him directly, without backing down at all, "Aging will not cause the entire building to collapse completely, nor will it be more severely damaged than the newly built houses around it when the tremors are weak. We should open a case for investigation and find out who is responsible behind this."

Kamiya Gen had already stood up and was standing to the side, but he didn't expect her to say such a thing.

Looking over, the faces of the others at the scene instantly turned even uglier, and they all lowered their heads, none daring to meet Mu Heyou's gaze.

Section Chief Sato coughed lightly, attempting to smooth things over:

"Inspector Muhe, you've just been promoted to inspector, so you may not be very familiar with the situation in the station. This dormitory building was built more than ten years ago, and the person in charge of its construction has long since retired. Moreover, so much time has passed that a lot of evidence is missing, making it too difficult to open a case and investigate. I'm afraid it will be hard to get any results."

"Difficulty does not mean that investigation is unnecessary."

Muheyou stood her ground, her gaze sweeping over the group in turn. "This is the police officers' dormitory, where our police station's personnel live. We were lucky no one was injured this time, but if another earthquake were to occur, the consequences would be unimaginable."

Section Chief Yamada frowned and advised, "Inspector Kihachi, we understand your feelings, but this matter is far-reaching. Once a case is opened for investigation, it could cause unnecessary trouble. Why don't we handle the follow-up arrangements first, and then slowly verify the situation?"

The group chatted amongst themselves, seemingly trying to persuade her, but in reality, they were just making excuses. No one dared to explicitly refuse Mu Heyou, but they also absolutely dared not actually ask her to file a case for investigation.

They all knew that Mu Heyou had an unusual background, and if she really insisted on investigating, they couldn't stop her.

However, if this matter is investigated further, it may uncover some old stories and even affect some retired leaders. No one can bear the responsibility in that case.

Seeing their hesitant manner, Mu Heyou understood their concerns but showed no sign of compromise:

"Verifying the situation is possible, but there must be a clear timeframe, and a dedicated verification team must be established. It cannot be left unresolved. If no results are found in the end, I will report directly to my superiors and request their intervention in the investigation."

Upon hearing the words "report to superiors," the group felt a chill run down their spines.

Inspector Sakamoto quickly waved his hand, forcing a smile: "Inspector Kihachi, don't worry, we will take this matter seriously and organize personnel to verify the situation as soon as possible. We will not be perfunctory. Right now, the most important thing is the resettlement of the two of you. The dormitory has collapsed, and you have nowhere to stay. That is the most urgent matter."

Section Chief Sato quickly chimed in, "Yes, Inspector Kiha and Inspector Kamiya, we've already reached a preliminary agreement on your accommodation. We'll provide you with temporary accommodation allowances so you can stay in a hotel for now, and we'll arrange new dormitories for you as soon as possible."

Kamiya Gen, who had been standing silently to the side, saw all of this and instantly had an idea.

He had long felt sorry for his belongings buried in the ruins, and seeing that the others were wary of Mu Heyou and were deliberately trying to please her, he naturally wouldn't let this opportunity pass.

Kamiya Gen dusted himself off, walked over to Kiha Yuzu, and deliberately put on a wronged expression:

"Section Chiefs, Inspector Sakamoto, it's not that we're being picky, it's just that with this dormitory collapsing, all our belongings are gone. I've been saving up for the past six months and bought a lot of things, from furniture and appliances to daily necessities, totaling several hundred thousand yen. Now it's all buried in the rubble, and we can't even find a trace of it."

He paused, then continued, "Besides, we're homeless now and can only stay in hotels, which aren't cheap. Plus, we'll need to buy new things and relocate, which will cost money everywhere."

Finally, Kamiya Gen got to the crucial point: "Section Chief Sato just said that we would receive temporary resettlement subsidies, but I wonder how much those subsidies are exactly?"

Sato was taken aback, not expecting Kamiya Gen to bring up money right away. He subconsciously looked at Inspector Sakamoto, and seeing that Sakamoto didn't object, he tentatively said:

"How about we give each of you a subsidy of 10,000 yen first, and another 10,000 yen tomorrow? That should be enough for you to stay in the hotel for three or four days. We will consider the subsequent expenses as appropriate."

"Twenty thousand yen?"

Kamiya Gen frowned and said helplessly, "You see, this dormitory collapsed because of shoddy construction, not because of our own fault. The department can't just let us suffer losses for nothing, can it?"

Muheyou glanced at Kamiya Gen but didn't say anything.

Seeing this, the group secretly groaned, but with Mu Heyou by their side, they dared not refuse.

Inspector Sakamoto sighed and asked:

"Inspector Kamiya, how much compensation would you like?"

"Actually, we don't want to make things difficult for the section chiefs, but the losses are just too great..."

Kamiya Gen already knew what was going on. He deliberately hesitated for a moment, feigning a troubled expression.

"Here's what we'll do: in addition to the temporary accommodation costs for the two of us, the department will compensate us with another 500,000 yen to purchase new items. Furthermore, the department will cover all hotel expenses until new accommodations are arranged for us. This way, we won't have to trouble the section chiefs anymore, and we can work with peace of mind and fully cooperate with the subsequent verification matters."

"Five hundred thousand?" Section Chief Sato's expression changed, and he quickly said, "Inspector Kamiya, that's too much. The station's budget is limited; we simply can't afford that much money!"

"Is that a lot? But the things I buried, just one flip phone alone cost over 100,000 yen, plus the refrigerator, washing machine, wardrobe, and all sorts of daily necessities, 500,000 yen is already considered a small amount."

Kamiya Gen realized that his words weren't working very well, so he simply invoked the name of Kiha Yuzu, "And there are even more from Inspector Kiha's side, I remember she has a laptop..."

Just as the group was locked in a stalemate and their faces were extremely grim, a steady set of footsteps came from afar.

Saionji Senkawa has arrived.

Upon seeing this person arrive, Sakamoto, Sato, and the others' expressions instantly changed. They quickly straightened their uniforms, stepped forward, bowed deeply, and spoke with utmost respect:

"Superintendent Saionji!"

Even the usually carefree Kamiya Gen subconsciously straightened his back.

Muhe You didn't particularly like this woman, but she still greeted her, "Greetings, Superintendent Saionji."

Saionji Chikawa slightly raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the collapsed dormitory ruins, then landing on the group of people in turn, and finally settling on Kamiya Gen's face.

She had actually arrived earlier, but had been sitting in the car next to her listening to the others talk.

Looking at Kamiya Gen's expression, a knowing glint flashed in his eyes—he clearly wanted to take this opportunity to extort money from the department.

She didn't ask about the cause of the collapse first, but looked directly at Section Chief Sato:

"What I overheard you talking about was compensation?"

Sato quickly stepped forward, speaking respectfully: "Inspector Kamiya requests that the station compensate him and Inspector Kiha with 500,000 yen each to purchase the buried items, and that the station fully cover the hotel expenses until new accommodations are arranged."

Saionji Chikawa ignored Sato and turned her gaze back to Kamiya Gen:

"Inspector Kamiya, 500,000 yen should be enough, right? Should we ask for more?"

"Uh... that's enough," Kamiya Gendo said, feeling that Saionji was pointing fingers at him.

"Chief Superintendent, there's also the matter of opening a case for investigation," Muheyou suddenly said.

Saionji Chikawa looked at Kihara Yuzu, somewhat troubled: "Inspector Kihara, I understand your concerns. Problems in the officers' quarters are indeed something to take seriously, but there shouldn't be any rush. Perhaps we can discuss it later..."

Yuzuki was surprised that Superintendent Saionji would directly oppose opening a case for investigation, and quickly retorted:

"Chief Inspector Saionji, this is a shoddy construction project with corner-cutting. We were lucky no one was injured this time, but if another accident happens next time, the consequences will be unimaginable. We must find out who is responsible and give all the officers an explanation."

Seeing her determination, Saionji Chikawa turned to Kamiya Gen and said:

"Regarding the compensation, let's proceed as Inspector Kamiya suggested: 500,000 yen, paid in two installments. The first installment of 300,000 yen will arrive within half an hour, and the remaining 200,000 yen will be paid in the next paycheck settlement, how about that?"

These words stunned many people present.

Sakamoto and Sato were utterly astonished, never expecting Saionji to agree to the 500,000 yen compensation so readily, without even a moment's hesitation.

Kamiya Gen instantly understood—she was making a deal, using 500,000 yen in compensation to get him to help persuade Kiha Yuzu to stop the investigation.

"I agree."

Kamiya Gen spoke up, tugging at Mokuha Yuzu's sleeve and gesturing for her to calm down, before turning to Saionji and saying...

"Superintendent, we will definitely cooperate with your arrangements. Let's settle in first and then talk about other things."

Saionji Chikawa nodded in satisfaction, his gaze sweeping over Inspector Sakamoto and the others, and he commanded in a stern tone:

"Section Chief Sato, immediately arrange the compensation transfer and hotel arrangements. It must be completed within half an hour. Inspector Sakamoto, arrange for people to clear the ruins and investigate potential hazards. At the same time, secretly compile the construction data of the dormitory from that year and submit it to me for personal review."

"Yes, Superintendent! Rest assured, we will do our utmost and there will be no mistakes!"

Sakamoto and the others responded in unison, their tone full of awe, no longer daring to shirk their responsibilities.