A Core Ship From The Start
Chapter 1203 - Chapter 1203 Chapter 817 Encounter Again_2

Chapter 1203: Chapter 817: Encounter Again_2 Chapter 1203: Chapter 817: Encounter Again_2 “`

According to common sense, if public opinion continued like this, it’s possible that the serial killer would think the police had shifted their focus to the Gang of Thieves, thus lowering their guard and maybe even leaving some sloppy mistake or vulnerability behind.

So, in Duanmu Ai’s view, there was no need for the police to clarify things. What’s the use of clarifying? Do you guys solve cases based on public opinion or what?

“We don’t understand it either, but that’s what the higher-ups think. They believe that all this noise would raise the media’s attention on the serial killings too much and the losses would outweigh the gains…” Dort obviously didn’t understand either, but unfortunately, he wasn’t part of the police’s top brass; when orders came from above, he had to understand them whether he really did or not.

“Well, nothing can be done then. I won’t be responsible if something goes wrong later on.”

To this, Duanmu Ai could only think of them as useless teammates, too heavy to carry along.

“Do you have any findings on your side?”

“It’s still in the investigation phase, so there might not be any leads.”

Duanmu Ai shrugged her shoulders. Since the case was now linked to Subspace, that was a matter for the Tribunal. Duanmu Ai had already decided not to cooperate with the police to solve this case–after all, the Tribunal’s methods were different from the police’s.

After that, Duanmu Ai had gone back and forth into the Subspace several times, comparing notes with Lumiaire. She realized that after she entered the Subspace, Lumiaire couldn’t see anything she did inside it; or rather, in Lumiaire’s eyes, after Duanmu Ai entered the television, the television remained just a television without anything strange appearing.

But then why had Satonaka Chie said that they had once seen Yukiko Amagi inside the television… What was that all about?

Unable to figure it out, Duanmu Ai decided not to think about it. After tossing the problem to Lumiaire, she went to school singing and eating hot pot.

Duanmu Ai didn’t need to know what consequences the police’s press conference had brought. Seeing Sakamoto Ryuji’s smug face said it all.

In fact, the moment she walked into the classroom, she heard Sakamoto Ryuji’s loud voice.

“How about that? You see? The police said it, the Gang of Thieves didn’t kill anyone!”

Looking at the triumphant Sakamoto Ryuji, with his nose in the air, Duanmu Ai just felt a headache coming on–she really shouldn’t have helped these useless teammates. But given his behavior, maybe the Gang of Thieves was planning another move.

But why would the police want to exonerate the Gang of Thieves?

Duanmu Ai couldn’t figure it out, but she always felt that something about the situation was off.

However, as far as Duanmu Ai was concerned, her biggest annoyance right now was Sakamoto Ryuji’s smug face.

So, during the lunch break, she left the classroom to avoid enduring that idiot’s self-satisfied demeanor–no wonder this moron wasn’t well-liked. With that kind of idiotic face, no one would want to be around him.

“Ah, senior.”

Just as Duanmu Ai was considering where to eat lunch, a voice suddenly called out, and turning her head, she saw Yoko Hasezawa running over like a happy puppy, smiling at her.

“Are you going out for lunch, senior?”

“Exactly, I’m looking for a place.”

“How about joining me?”

“Of course, no problem.”

Compared to Sakamoto Ryuji’s idiotic face, the Yoko Hasezawa in front of her was decidedly cuter. Just looking at Sakamoto Ryuji made Duanmu Ai lose her appetite, but looking at Yoko Hasezawa… hmm, she could eat three big bowls!

This must be what they mean by “a feast for the eyes.”

Duanmu Ai’s lunch was quite simple, just some bread and sausage she’d bought. After all, she wasn’t particularly picky about food. As long as it was edible, she didn’t care about the rest.

However, Yoko Hasezawa’s lunch surprised Duanmu Ai.

A huge bento box, three layers tall!

And stuffed to the brim!

Of course, if it were Duanmu Huai, this would just be his normal amount of food, but the issue was…

“Can you eat all that?”

Duanmu Ai was surprised as she looked at the brimming three-layered content and then back at the young girl in front of her–Yoko Hasezawa was not at all chubby, on the contrary, quite slim and delicate, with a waist that could be encircled with the hands.

To be honest, the lunch box was thicker than her waist!

And her chest wasn’t big… Where on earth does it all go?

“Ah, did I scare you, senior?”

Seeing Duanmu Ai’s expression, Yoko Hasezawa smiled apologetically.

“Please don’t worry, it’s essential to intake a sufficient amount of protein before exercising. If I don’t fill up, I won’t last long! This amount is just right, and I won’t leave any leftovers.”

“Is… that so?”

Duanmu Ai looked skeptically at Yoko Hasezawa and then at her bento. In all honesty, if it were Duanmu Huai, he wouldn’t agree with this theory. He had eaten a lot too, and he exercised a lot, but in the end, all the food went to his muscles. How on earth do you exercise to burn it all off like this?

“Senior seems a bit disbelieving, though I should say that what I have here looks a bit much, today is actually quite a bit less than usual. I’ve calculated the calorie content, and it can all be digested during today’s practice.”

“A bit less?”

Duanmu Ai thought she really needed to check what “a bit much” and “a bit less” really meant when she got home.

And besides, more importantly, she actually ate it all.

“I’m full.”

Looking at Yoko Hasezawa with her hands joined in thanks, then back at her slender waist that hadn’t bulged at all, Duanmu Ai thought this was truly a mystery… Is your stomach a black hole?

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