Are You Sure This Is a Detective?!

Fujino had expected this.

After all, the highest version of Windows used in this era was XP, which was several generations behind Windows 11.

Hiroki even had some trouble breaking through the Windows 11 firewall, so compatibility with the system wouldn't be easy either. Even if the other party was an advanced artificial intelligence, it would still take some effort to deal with something that spanned several generations and was incomprehensible to the people of this world.

"Detective Fujino."

Fujino had just returned to the venue when he looked up and saw Kashimura walking towards him. He asked in a low voice, "Hiroki, he..."

"Noah's Ark initiated the self-destruct program of this venue after the game ended."

Fujino pondered for a moment and continued, "By now, the program's self-destruction should have ended. I just talked to him in the game, and he said that an artificial intelligence like himself cannot exist in this world."

"Hiroki ..."

Kashimura clenched his fists, his expression filled with resentment.

Despite having become an AI Noah's Ark, Kashimura still seems to believe that it is his son, Hiroki Sawada.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. This AI is a cyber life form created according to Hiroki's consciousness, so it's not wrong to think of it as Hiroki Sawada's stand-in.

"Don't worry."

Fujino glanced at Kashimura. "Although he has self-destructed now, he told me that he left a subroutine somewhere in this world, and that it should come back someday."

Will you come back again?

"Yeah, probably. After all, he wants to see the day when artificial intelligence fully arrives in this world."

Kashimura was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, but chose to completely believe the detective's words.

After all, such a big incident has occurred. If Hiroki doesn't hide, he might really be in danger.

It's good that they didn't die completely...

Then, remembering something important, he whispered to Fujino, "Detective Fujino, where is Thomas Schindler now?"

"That guy..."

Fujino was taken aback when he heard this, and suddenly remembered that there was a president of TI Company locked inside his Poké Ball.

He almost forgot about it if this guy hadn't mentioned it.

After thinking for a moment, he feigned confusion. "What Thomas Schindler? I don't know him?"

Kashimura: "...?"

Didn't you electrocute that guy and take him away?

"Schindler has gone missing... that's a big deal..."

Fujino looked bewildered. "But if Schindler is missing, I think he should be found next to the fountain in the plaza outside the venue after everyone has left the press conference."

He paused, then gave Kashimura a meaningful look. "Mr. Kashimura, you should understand what this means, right?"

"You mean, he's right here by the fountain in the square?"

Upon hearing this, Kashimura understood. The detective in front of him was pretending to be stupid again and was now hinting at where the other party had been kidnapped.

"How would I know? I was just guessing. How could a detective like me predict the future?"

Fujino shrugged. "You can just bring some people to take a look later..."

Suddenly remembering something, he reminded him again, "Oh right, I guessed again, that guy might not be dressed yet. Remember to bring an extra blanket when you take him there."

"A blanket?"

Kashimura paused for a moment, then nodded blankly, "I understand."

"You know nothing."

Fujino glanced at Kashimura speechlessly. "Is that all you aspire to?"

"?"

Kashimura was taken aback, somewhat puzzled. "Didn't you tell me to bring a blanket?"

"You just bring a blanket like that, right?"

Fujino sighed, "Couldn't you have brought some reporters?"

"Reporter?"

Kashimura was a little confused. If the other party was naked, why bring reporters along?

As he thought about it, he felt something was off.

Why is she naked?

"Of course it's taking nude photos of Schindler, don't you understand?"

Fujino looked at the other's bewildered expression, speechless for a moment, and then said with a look of disappointment, "Since you want to expose his identity Jack the Ripper, you naturally need to create some news sensations. Do you understand now?"

"Oh!!"

Upon hearing this, Kashimura suddenly realized. "If this is used to guide public opinion... I see!"

"Remember to call the police before you go looking for that guy, to clear yourself of suspicion, since he was kidnapped while you were meeting him."

Fujino looked at Kashimura, who was just starting to react, as if he were an idiot. He took a deep breath, pinched the bridge of his nose, and continued in a low voice, "As for who kidnapped him, just say that they were retrieving the program at the time and didn't see it. Then you expose the other party's identity Jack the Ripper. His reputation will definitely be affected. As for the rest, let the bullets fly. Got it all?"

"I've got it."

Kashimura nodded firmly, recalling what Fujino had just said.

First, strip the other party naked to create public opinion, and then expose the other party's identity Jack the Ripper. This combination of tactics will directly ruin Schindler's reputation.

This plan is too cunning!

And the level of skill is a bit too absurd; were all these ideas come from the detective?

Are you sure this person is a detective?

Not some seasoned criminal?

Who exactly did Hiroki invite...?

Thinking of this, Kashimura swallowed hard and looked at Fujino hesitantly, "Was all of this planned by you?"

"Where would I find the mind to think like that?"

Fujino shook his head slightly, then looked at Kashimura and said, "Actually, all of this was planned by Hiroki."

"So it was Hiroki... No wonder."

Upon hearing this, Kashimura suddenly realized that if it was Hiroki's Noah's Ark idea, then there would be no problem.

This plan is brilliant!

"Execute this well, and remember not to expose me."

Fujino continued, "After all, these are all part of Hiroki's plan, and you don't want Hiroki's plan to fail, do you?"

"I will absolutely not let Hiroki's plan fail."

Kashimura's expression was very firm, and he patted his chest to assure them.

"Who was it that kidnapped Schindler?"

"It is the Thunder King."

"Yes, that's right. Think carefully about the details and don't make any mistakes."

Fujino was pleased with the answer and glanced at the time on his Rolex watch, "I'll be there to pick up the goods at exactly twelve o'clock."

To be honest, Kashimura's intelligence really makes Fujino feel a bit overwhelmed.

You can call him stupid, but he's the head of software development.

If you want to say he's smart, he should say everything clearly.

So are all older male STEM students so lacking in emotional intelligence?

Just like a college student with clear eyes!

That's true. If this guy could think straight, he wouldn't have acted like an idiot, demanding that Thomas Schindler admit to being a descendant of the Ripper to atone for his sins, and then almost getting killed.

My son is so smart, how come I'm such a fool?

Fujino was genuinely confused.