A Scientific Urban Detective

"That's right, this is indeed a difficult problem for our teachers." The security guard teacher also showed a helpless expression, obviously taking a very complex attitude towards "learning devices" from an educator's point of view.

"Fortunately, that was a scammer—oh right, he also said his learning device could increase ability levels."

A characteristic of Academy City—ability development is also one of the school's courses, and it is also an important course equivalent to the main courses, with a high deviation value.

Therefore, according to common sense, the ability development course can of course also be managed by learning devices.

Even more than those ordinary and common cultural courses, ability development courses are more valued by teachers and students. In this name, "learning devices" are indeed quite attractive to students.

In fact, Lin Wuming knew this was feasible. In the original plot, Kiyama Harumi developed the "Level Upper" based on the principle of the learning device, which did have the effect of increasing ability levels.

So…

"Ability enhancement?" Lin Wuming didn't hide his interested expression, "Seems very interesting."

"Hey, Wuming, that's a scam," the security guard teacher saw this and quickly reminded, "Teacher Tomine has also made a judgment, and you are already level 3, so don't be fooled!"

"I know, please rest assured, teacher." Lin Wuming nodded with a smile.

After returning home, Lin Wuming immediately called the chairwoman: "I heard there's a scam organization using 'learning device' as a front recently. Does the Disciplinary Committee have any detailed information?"

That night, Lin Wuming successfully joined this special training class called "Honor Student".

The price was paying a huge "tuition fee" of 200,000 yen... Of course, this money was paid by the chairwoman and counted as the Disciplinary Committee's activity expenses.

"Do you need me to go with you?" Looking at Lin Wuming who was grooming, Tora-Bami Toumi asked, leaning against the bathroom door.

"No, no need, because only one application fee was paid, you can't get in." Lin Wuming used hair gel to comb all of his hair back, then put on a pair of non-prescription glasses, "How is it? Do you feel like I'm different from usual?"

"Indeed different, but the taste is terrible." Tora-Bami Toumi said unceremoniously, "Forget it, let me do it."

Saying that, she stepped forward and unceremoniously rinsed all the hair gel off Lin Wuming's head with the showerhead, then restyled him.

"Are you... really okay?" Lin Wuming couldn't help but ask.

To be honest, Lin Wuming rarely saw Tora-Bami Toumi put on makeup. She was just like a boy, and her usual grooming seemed very casual.

"Wuming, no matter what, I'm still a girl!" Tora-Bami Toumi tapped his head lightly with the showerhead in her hand.

"There's no need to be too serious," Lin Wuming looked at himself in the mirror, "I just want to change my image a little so people won't recognize me at a glance."

"Don't worry, as long as you don't go in in a wheelchair, no one will recognize you." Tora-Bami Toumi said.

Lin Wuming couldn't help but click his tongue.

With the activity funds provided by the Disciplinary Committee, Lin Wuming was going to attend the "Honor Student" special training class. To put it bluntly, he was going to be an "undercover agent".

As a celebrity who was already somewhat well-known in Academy City, the job of "undercover agent" was actually not suitable for Lin Wuming. That's why he tried to "disguise" himself.

But as Tora-Bami Toumi said, as long as he got rid of the classic image of using a wheelchair for transportation, it seemed that no one would associate Lin Wuming with that legendary "hero".

His stereotype was also a blessing in disguise.

Sporting a hairstyle that could only be found in fashion magazines, wearing a pair of rimless glasses, wearing the uniform of Sakugawa Middle School, walking on the ground with his own legs, Lin Wuming, who came to the special training class in a brand new posture, really did not attract any attention.

Rather, Lin Wuming's image was very much in line with the overall atmosphere here.

What kind of people would sign up for this kind of training class? They must be the kind of people who still have expectations for themselves, desire to go further, and have a certain economic foundation.

Even, in the eyes of ordinary people, they are still considered excellent students.

After all, students who have truly given up on themselves and no longer pursue progress have basically fallen into the ranks of armed skill-less groups, instead of still pinning their hopes on this obviously irregular training class.

Therefore, young boys and girls like Lin Wuming who are carefully dressed, well-dressed, and even have a sparkling feeling are not uncommon in this venue.

Those who don't know might think this is an exchange meeting held by some elite students.

Lin Wuming is not good at collecting information through communication and dialogue. Therefore, his only purpose is to directly participate in the "special training" provided by the organizer to see how much of the hype they are blowing is true!

It wasn't until 8:00 p.m. that the special training class finally announced the end of the class and dismissal—because everyone was, after all, an "honor student" and couldn't easily violate the dormitory curfew.

After leaving the building where the training class was located and walking far away, Lin Wuming took off his glasses and casually messed up his carefully styled hair into a pile of messy hedgehog hair.

After confirming that no one was following him, he took out his phone and contacted the chairwoman.

"I've basically figured it out. The good news is that this is indeed a scam organization," Lin Wuming said.

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"Of course it's good news, after all, they are only seeking money and haven't reached the point of harming lives."

Lin Wuming recalled his experience in the class just now: "Their so-called learning device is a holographic projection pod that allows people to lie in it and experience a 5D ultra-realistic viewing experience—it's pretty good as an entertainment facility. But the ticket price of 200,000 yen is indeed a bit too high."

"Mmm, mmm, I'll go to a few more classes, after all, the registration fee has been paid, so I can't waste it," Lin Wuming said, "If they can't come up with any new tricks, then we can close the net."

After finishing the report, Lin Wuming sighed deeply after hanging up the phone.

To be honest, Lin Wuming really hoped that this "Honor Student" was the real deal—that they really possessed the technology to increase ability levels.

Even if they came up with a knock-off version of "Level Upper"!

If Kiyama Harumi really developed "Level Upper" ahead of time, Lin Wuming would definitely use it.

After all, "Level Upper" is one of the few technologies in the original work that can indeed increase ability levels.

Even after "Level Upper" was disbanded, the former participants still retained some traces of their previous progress.

——Even this slight improvement is precious to Lin Wuming.

Because if he wants to improve his strength, Lin Wuming can only seize every detail.

After all, it is almost impossible for a miracle to happen in reality where one's ability level jumps directly from level 3 to level 5 overnight.

In this operation, the reason why Lin Wuming planned to take two more classes, in addition to collecting more evidence, was also because he hoped that they could come up with "real skills".

It's a pity that "Honor Student" is indeed just an institution that simply swindles money, and there are no deeper conspiracies or plans behind it.

After confirming this, Lin Wuming was very disappointed: "Really, there's no surprise at all."

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