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After leaving the affiliated university hospital, Noah recalled everything that had happened the previous night and what Sumire Muroto had told him, sinking into thought.
"Big Brother." Tina held one of Noah's arms and spoke softly.
"Are you still suspicious of Dr. Muroto?"
"No, I'm no longer suspicious of that doctor." Noah shook his head.
"I think what Sumire Muroto said was true, and her guess was quite accurate as well."
"Really?" Tina let out a relieved sigh.
"It's wonderful that Big Brother can trust Dr. Muroto."
"I just think her explanation is the most convincing." Noah smiled helplessly.
"After all, the highest-ranking person in the American branch is already dead. It's unlikely that the head of the Australian branch would promptly recover the brain fragments of an incompetent security captain I shot dead all the way in the Tokyo Area, then go to such trouble to modify them. As for Sumire Muroto, she hides in a morgue all day. It would be difficult for her to carry out such a large-scale operation. Thinking about it that way, Grunewald is undoubtedly the most suspicious."
"That's true." Tina nodded.
"Besides, Professor Grunewald once established research facilities here in Japan. Recovering Howaki Takuto's brain fragments wouldn't have taken much effort."
"Also, the military helicopter that transported the Long-Necked Dragon Gastrea last night is equally suspicious." Noah stroked his chin.
"According to Saint Tenzi's investigation, that military helicopter belongs neither to the Tokyo Area nor to any other country. It seems to be an unregistered military helicopter privately manufactured. A helicopter like that could never have received permission to enter the country and fly into the Tokyo Area."
"So that military helicopter was secretly