Chapter 160: The Witch Who Plays Games
Until the sound of a car driving away Outside the window faded, the Bug picked up no further Movement, only faint Breathing Sound.
Masuyama Kenzo breathed a sigh of relief, pressed 'Record' on the Control Panel, and put down his Earphone.
He knew Ireland had come because he was worried he had too many Matters lately and wanted to ask if he needed Help. He couldn't blame him; in fact, because of this Goodwill, he would even Help conceal it.
However, this Matter was indeed not something Ireland could Help with.
Even he wasn't sure if Chi Feichei was one of them. If Chi Feichei wasn't one of them, why would The Boss let him keep Chi Feichei around? But if Chi Feichei was one of them, The Boss's Request was too strange...
'Investigate and understand Chi Feichei as a person, in every detail, everything, regardless of History, Personality, or Preference, and conduct Surveillance.
During his stay, act normally, even if he discovers it, it doesn't matter.'
From this point of view, it seemed like Chi Feichei was one of the Organization's own people, someone who was suspected and needed to be investigated and monitored.
However, what followed...
'If he discovers your Matters and intends to contact the Police, immediately Subdue him and wait for Next Instruction.
If he discovers it but does not contact the Police, no matter what his Reaction is, Report it to me.
In addition, complete that Test as soon as possible!'
It was very strange. If Chi Feichei was an Organization member and discovered his Actions and intended to contact the Police, it would already be Betrayal, and the Request should be to Dispose of him.
And that Test referred to letting Chi Feichei see someone being killed and observing Chi Feichei's Reaction.
He had seen that person's Information in Chi Feichei's Enrollment Information.
During the six years of Elementary School in Japan, students are required to raise some kind of Small Animals or Plant in Class. Chi Feichei raised a Hamster in Elementary School Days, but just like his sigh, he was a Cool Boy since he was a child. Whether from Photos or Records, he was different from those Lively Children, but he was also a Problem Boy, somewhat out of place with his Classmates.
Japan places too much emphasis on Group, and Outlier are always Excluded. The result of being Isolate was that the Hamster Chi Feichei had Hard Work Taking Care Of for a year died. This Matter was mentioned in the Records, but not in detail, only three Suspect Names. The target who needed to die in the Test was one of them.
Observing Chi Feichei's Reaction was indeed a very strange Request...
However, having served That Person for many years, he also understood some of That Person's Style. Whether someone was an Organization member or when they joined, there was no need to think too much about it, because it might be, might not be, might be a Newcomer Identify Credibility, or might be a Veteran who had been with them for many years and was suspected. He just needed to do it, and it needed to be Confidentiality.
Unless Chi Feichei was added to the Tracking or Disposal List, this Information would not be Public to other members.
Just from 'Subdue and wait for Next Instruction', he saw some Difference. That Person Value this Matter very much.
Moreover, the Confidentiality Level of this Matter was very high.
And from the current Information, Chi Feichei should not know his Identity.
Alas, he was indeed an Old Guard of the Organization. That Person was indeed more Trust him.
It was just a Pity that That Person had no Intention of letting Ireland Get Involved. Ireland's Trust was probably still not comparable to Old Guard like him...
...
9 PM.
Chi Feichei woke up. The Room was Pitch Black. He Reached Out for his Mobile Phone and Looked at the Time. The Fever Seemingly Subsided, but his Throat was even more Uncomfortable.
He Got Up, Turn on Light, Go Out to Wash Up, and Prepare Food.
"Oh? You're awake?" Masuyama Kenzo was sitting in the Living Room watching Television. Hearing Movement behind him, he Turn Head and smiled Kind. "I Left Food in the Kitchen, it's still Warm, if you're Hungry, Eat Something."
Chi Feichei Expressionless Glanced at him, Stop, Turn Around, and Go Upstairs.
Masuyama Kenzo: "..."
What's the Situation?
While Masuyama Kenzo was Considering whether to Go To the Study to Listen To if there was any Sound in the Bug, or wait a moment before Listening To the Recording, Chi Feichei Go Downstairs again, Get Writing Tablet, Go To the Sofa, and Use Pen to Write Two Words, showing him the Writing Tablet—
Thank You.
Masuyama Kenzo was Be Confused for a moment before he Realize that this was Thank You for Leaving Food for him, "No Need To Be Polite, But you this is..."
Chi Feichei Erase the Words on the Writing Tablet again, Rewrite a Sentence, and show it to Masuyama Kenzo:
Sore Throat, Unable to Speak.
Masuyama Kenzo Speechless for a moment. In This Case, the Bug he placed in Chi Feichei's Room had lost Half Effectiveness. In This Situation, it was also impossible for Chi Feichei to Call anyone, but Never Mind, Listening To what Chi Feichei was doing was also good. "Ah, I See, In This Case, Tomorrow Whether or Not you want me to Take You to Hospital to Check?"
Chi Feichei Wrote: No Need, I have Medicine, You Are Busy, Don't Worry About Me.
After Saying that, he went to the Kitchen Oneself.
Masuyama Kenzo sat on the Sofa, Turn Head to Watch Leave Chi Feichei Go Into Kitchen. Although Chi Feichei was quite Polite, and Specially Ran Upstairs to Get Writing Tablet to Say 'Thank You' to him, but...
Communicating with a person who didn't Speak and had a cold Face felt Not Easy to Get Along With. Now Communication was Troublesome, and even Draw Out Information would be Hard Work.
Chi Feichei Go Into Kitchen to Check. Probably because Masuyama Kenzo was Older and Health-Conscious, the Diet was Light and not Spicy Food, which was Suitable for him.
Moreover, it was kept Warm in the Microwave. Taking it Out to eat was not Cold, Good Point.
After Meal Come Out of Kitchen, Masuyama Kenzo was still in the Living Room, Seemingly Discussing Car Sales Matters with a Business Partner on the Phone Call.
Chi Feichei also ate Cold Medicine, Go Upstairs Return to Room, Turn on Computer, and Log in Game. He Approved Haibara Ai's Account's Friend Request.
Looking at the List, Haibara Ai, Feimo, and Amuro Toru were Online, but Kazami Yuya was Offline. Asked, and Realize that Those People... no, Two People and a Crow had Already Play Together, and also Pulled him Into a Temporary Chat Group.
Good Little Cat: Are you feeling better from your Cold?
Zero One Two: Advisor, are you feeling better from your Cold?
Not Black: Boss, is your Cold better?
Magical Girl: You have a Cold?
Chi Feichei was Silent for a moment, then typed a Reply: Fever Subsided, but Throat still Uncomfortable, Who is the New One?
Good Little Cat: Before, you were All Offline, she Level Me Up.
Zero One Two: Afterwards, we Decided to Play Together!
Not Black: Very Skilled Girl, I am Recruiting Her into Guild!
Chi Feichei was Speechless for a moment. These People Really Play... well, Down-to-Earth, they even had Game Friend.
Just as he was About to Reply, he saw:
Magical Girl: Chi Feichei, I am Koizumi Akako.
Chi Feichei: "..."
Speaking of which, you, a dignified Witch, why would you come to Play Game?
Magical Girl: I came to the Game to Seek Inspiration, are you too?
Chi Feichei's Game Role had already run to a few people. Seeing the Mage (Game Class) played by Koizumi Akako, he Understood.
Scarecrow: Yes.
Zero One Two: This is... Advisor's Acquaintance?
Scarecrow: Yes.
Good Little Cat: ...
Good Little Cat: Seek Inspiration?
Magical Girl: He should be here to Check how to Train Magic Pet, I am here to Check if there is any New Magic that can Seek Inspiration.
Chi Feichei: "..."
He was Actually here to Look at Animal and Human Tactics, but Saying Seek Inspiration was Also Correct...
But Koizumi Akako Say Weird Things like this, wouldn't she be Afraid of being Think of as Crazy?
Magical Girl: Game Magic and Real Magic are Different, my Mage (Game Class) Selected Fire Mage Class Path, but Different from My Expectation, not my Magic Path.
Magical Girl: But Game is Fun, Feel Pretty Good to Play Together with Acquaintance, so I Keep Playing.
Magical Girl: By the Way, you Seemingly Not Carrying the Magic Communicator I gave you. Few Days Ago, I was Bored and Did a Divination for you. Divination Indicates that you Will Improve In Power Recently!
Magical Girl: Why is Everyone Silent?
Chi Feichei Speechless, Why Not Talking?
Haibara Ai and Amuro Toru had already Pop Up Private Chat Window to him, Subtly Inquire him if This Lady was his Friend from Aoyama Fourth Hospital Previously.
Chi Feichei Quietly Reply: Yes, she Said Weird Things, Don't Mind.
As For Feimo, From Koizumi Akako Mentioning Name, he had been Silent. Guess Hassashi and Feimo Said that this was an Amazing Girl, For Example, That Communicable Name Card.
With Feimo's Knowledge, he Definitely Know that Mean Koizumi Akako was a Real Magician.
...
In the Group Chat Channel, Amuro Toru and Haibara Ai were already Chatting with Koizumi Akako.
Zero One Two: Sorry, I didn't Ignore People Intentionally, I Took a Call Just Now.
Good Little Cat: I went to Pour Water, I Was Speaking.
Magical Girl: Then you Wait For Me too, I will Tell Chi Feichei Tell Specific Divination Result.
Then, Koizumi Akako Pop Up Private Chat to Chi Feichei again.
Magical Girl: They Lie without even Blink?
Scarecrow: ...
He knew it, their Subtle Move Cannot Deceive Koizumi Akako...
Magical Girl: But Might As Well, Otherwise they will Feel Distant from me. By the Way, Chi Feichei, your Younger Sister is Really Cute.
Scarecrow: What did she Say to you?
Magical Girl: Initially, she Don't Even Know How to Attack and Draw Aggro. I Asked her which Irresponsible Person Pulled Her to Play Game, she Said it was a Cousin Brother, By the Way, Also Said So to your Assistant.
Scarecrow: Then, what is the Specific Divination Result you Divination?
Magical Girl: Before Winter Snow Arrives, Child of Nature's Power Improve, Only This Sentence.
Scarecrow: Anything Else?
Magical Girl: Nothing Else, I Also Lied to Them Just Now, No Specific Result, but Don't Worry, your Luck Should Always Be Good, After All, it is Endangered... no, it is a Rare Creature that has Already Extinct Before.
Chi Feichei: "..."
Speaking of which, doesn't Koizumi Akako Don't Think Saying So is Weird?
Scarecrow: Refers to Druid?
(End of Chapter)