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Chapter 16 - CHEMISTRY RESEARCH FACILITY MURDER CASE ACT 16: STRATEGY REVEAL

In the abandoned warehouse...

I didn't know that you can fight givent that thin body of yours, Izuru! Shingo said sarcastically.

Well, my body might have deteriorated after years of being a hikikomori but I am still as strong as ever. Izuru said enthusiastically.

Strong? Look at you, you look like a complete mess. Dia said coldly.

Coming from the squirrel? Izuru said sarcastically.

Dia just lets out a sigh of defeat.

Shingo, call an ambulance! Dia said authoritatively.

Yes, right away! Shingo said enthusiastically.

Shingo pulls out his phone and dials the landline of a hospital.

So, you're the one who took Shingo's handcuffs. Dia said coldly.

Yes, I just taught that I will need it at some point. Izuru said confidently.

Well, looks like your don't need them at all...look what ended up beign your bracelet! Dia said sarcastically.

Come on, the tables just practically turned unexpectedly! What matters is that it was already resolved. Izuru said sarcastically.

Where's the key of the cuffs? Dia asks expectantly, letting out a sigh.

In my right pocket! Izuru said enthusiastically.

Dia proceeds to get the key in his pocket and when she finally found it, she immediately uncuffed Izuru.

Whew, good to be a free man again! Izuru said enthusiastically.

What does this mean? how could I end up in the losing position? when I am clearly the one who is dominating here earlier! Asuka said irritatingly, slamming her fist in the cemented floor Ouch! Damn it! Asuka said irritatingly.

Calm down, you're still injured. Dia said calmly.

Tell me! What kind of miracle did you even do? Asuka said irritatingly.

Miracle? There's no such thing! What I did is called "Strategy"...it just happens that you acted the way I wanted you to act in the first place. Izuru said sarcastically.

Damn it, getting ahead of yourself? Asuka said irritatingly.

You really wanted to know? I'll tell you. Izuru said coldly.

I wanted to know too! Dia and Shingo said in unison.

Ambulance is on their way, we still have time for stories! Shingo said enthusiastically.

Good, thank you! Dia said appreciatively.

Just tell us what the fuck you ever did! Asuka said irritatingly.

First, back when the three of us separated in the cafe earlier I requested for Shingo's badge, right? I didn't really needed that, I just made that request in order to sneak my hands off his handcuffs which is the thing that I need! If I requested for his handcuffs directly, he'll not give it to me for sure because it's the most essential thing for getting a criminal, right? Izuru said coldly.

That's right, you've really anticipated my reactions. Shingo said in awe.

That's what I made that request to distract him and secretly get his handcuffs, first phase of the plan is completed. Izuru said coldly As for the second phase, remember also before we split up? I requested for Ms. Shion's number and your numbers? Izuru said coldly.

So, that was also your plan? Dia said calmly.

Yes, the purpose is to first use Ms. Shion's number, I asked her to record a video of your interrogation so that I'll be kept updated by your actions even if I am not in the scene and also requested her to provide certain information about Asuka and her child. Izuru said coldly.

Yes, we know about that part! Shingo said calmly.

So, what kind of information did you collected about us? Asuka asks curiously.

Simple information, just your name and your son's name also the name of the university your son is currently admitted for grade school. Izuru said coldly.

I see, now continue explaining. Asuka said coldly.

As for the second purpose of that, while I was running towards the school gates...I called Asahina's phone back then and sent my location tracker to Shingo's phone, that was a contingency plan. Just in case you really turned out to be one of the instigators, Asuka. Izuru said coldly.

So, you've really prepared yourself for the worst before even coming for me? Asuka said irritatingly.

Flashback in the time before Asuka and Izuru bumped into each other.

Hello, Asahina? Are you there? Izuru said with urgency.

Damn, finally reached you! Where the hell are you? What the fuck did Ms. Shion told us? You almost got your cover blown, Idiot! Dia said irritatingly.

I have nothing to worry though, right? I know that you'll keep your words for our agreement at all cause! Izuru said enthusiastically.

So, what is it now? Dia asks expectantly.

I want you to stay on hold! I'll have a conversation with the ex-wife right now, I am currently here in her possible location. Izuru said coldly.

Alright, so basically, you us to secretly listen to your conversation with the ex-wife? Dia said curiously.

Yes, also I want you to come here immediately if ever she turned out to be an acquaintance or some sort. Izuru said coldly.

How could we even know where you are? Dia said irritatingly.

I've sent Shingo my location tracker! You'll be having access on my location for approximately 2 hours only. Izuru said enthusiastically.

Alright, good! Dia said calmly.

I gotta go for now, don't hang up! Izuru said enthusiastically, putting his phone in his jacket's pocket.

Going back to the present.

And then a few moments after that, we've bumped into each other. Thanks to fate it immediately brought me to you! Izuru said sarcastically.

And then? Asuka said curiously.

Yes, everything just happened. I didn't expect you to turn the tables on me and abduct me... luckily, I did put Asahina on hold and send Shingo my location tracker...I used that to my advantage, that's how I created this escape plan. Izuru said coldly.

So, it was a pre-planned move designed only for my interrogation and you've used that when I turned the tables and abduct you in order to survive? That was your escape plan? Asuka said irritatingly.

That's right. Izuru said calmly.

So, I wonder why you even need to hurt yourself and engage a combat with her? Shingo asks curiously.

That was also a part of my plan, remember when I asked you to get some food for me, Asuka? Izuru asks expectantly.

Yes, that was the time before we engaged ourselves in combat. Asuka said coldly.

That was the time I used in order to verify Asahina and Shingo's location. Izuru said coldly.

Flashback in that time.

Hello, Asahina? Where are you now? Be faster! Izuru said coldly.

Damn it, we're trying! Calm down there, okay? We're almost there! Dia said irritatingly.

15 more minutes before we get there, Izuru! All we need right now is to not get caught in a traffic jam. Shingo said reassuringly.

Good, thank you. Izuru said appreciatively.

Just sit there and buy us a little more time, we'll come for you. Dia said reassuringly.

I need to go now, it seems like she was here already! Damn it, I'll put you on hold don't hang up yet! Izuru said with urgency.

Alright, do your best to give us a little more time. Dia said coldly.

Izuru puts his phone back to his jacket's pocket.

Going back to the present.

I couldn't think of any methods at that moment, because you've said that you are not going to take anymore questions from me and will just leave me unanswered and I canycome up with possible topics that we'll click to you...that is why I risk and did a calculated gambit, I engaged a combat with you while cuffed. Izuru said coldly If Asahina and Shingo's arrival further delays, I don't know if I can maintain the upper hand that I've got, we're both injured already and I was still cuffed and the fact that you are tenacious enough makes it even harder. Izuru said warily, letting out a sigh.

So, it was just all luck? Dia said coldly.

No, it's a mix of Strategy and Chance that I've played by my side. Izuru said sarcastically.

That's all that I did to win, Asuka. Izuru said enthusiastically.

Damn it, so it was really wrong to mess with you. Asuka said irritatingly.

So, now...why don't you tell us about this organization of yours? Dia said coldly.

I am already in this state...So, I guess I have nothing to hid- Asuka said sarcastically.

Her words got cut off when suddenly a billet hit her head.

What the fuck?! Izuru said, completely shocked.

A sniper! Shingo said with urgency.

Damn it, we don't know if they are still trying to target someone! Come on and take cover! Dia said with urgency.

Hide! Shingo said warily.

Izuru glanced at the window.

A lazer? Where is it directed? Izuru said curiously It's not for me! Izuru said with urgency.

Izuru glances in Asuka's motionless body.

Damn it, can't you see she's already dead?! Izuru said irritatingly.

Hey, take cover! What the hell are you doing? You're going to get yourself killed! Dia said coldly.

A shot once again hit Asuka's dead body.

Fuck! Izuru said, clearly furious.

After a few minutes of waiting, the shooter seems to be gone now.

What the hell was that? Shingo said warily.

They shot her 500 meters away from here, probably shooting in the rooftop of that tall building there, aiming for her through the window. Izuru said coldly.

Who do you think could do this? Dia said warily.

Who else? She got shot dead right before she provide us some information about this enigmatic foundation of her. Izuru said coldly They definitely ordered someone to sikence her, before it was too late for them and we've learned something from them. It's a countermeasure to keep their foundation and identities hidden. Izuru said coldly.

Why don't we inspect her belongings? We might learn something from them. Dia said coldly.

Right, Shingo you inspect her car outside the key in her car is most definitely in the right pocket of her jeans. Asahina, you inspect her bag and the scene itself, there might be a reason why she chose this location rather than other abandoned buildings that is more well hidden. I will inspect her body for clues. Izuru said authoritatively.

Alright, let's get into it Shingo. Dia said calmly, immediately doing her part.

Izuru, don't put yourself down, okay? Shingo said reassuringly, leaving the scene to inspect Asuka's car.

Izuru approaches Asuka's dead body.

Why does it have to be now? Izuru said irritatingly, stomoing his foot in the floor aggressively.

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