A Scientific Urban Detective

Lin Wuming and Tora-fugu Honey were "arrested."

Led by two security guard instructors, they went downstairs and directly boarded a police car that was already waiting.

Of course, it was called an arrest, but there were actually no restrictive measures. Not to mention handcuffs, the two security guard instructors even chatted all the way down, not intending to watch over Lin Wuming and the other at all.

Lin Wuming and Tora-fugu Honey were also familiar with this process. Even the police car they were riding in was an "old acquaintance." Naturally, they wouldn't resist, and they didn't even think about running away.

They returned to the security guard headquarters, cooperated with the investigation, took statements, and then waited in the reception room to rest…

By evening, the two were released without charge, just in time to go home from work with Kamijou Aiho.

It wasn't that the security guards were protecting Lin Wuming, but that evidence was provided by the highest authority—Chairman Aleister—proving that Lin Wuming was completing his commission, which was why he attacked Chairman Sherbin.

At the same time, the autopsy results also came out, confirming that the direct cause of Chairman Sherbin's death was a sudden "cerebral hemorrhage," rather than the penetrating wounds on his body.

In other words, Lin Wuming and Tora-fugu Honey did not kill him.

Lin Wuming speculated that the real killer of Chairman Sherbin was likely Kihara Gensei or some other Kihara—he had tampered with Chairman Sherbin's brain, causing him to die suddenly when he was about to reveal information.

Even though he didn't kill the person himself, Lin Wuming still felt like he had another life on his hands, and his mood was a bit heavy.

"Your feeling is right, Wuming." Kamijou Aiho sighed deeply, "Congratulations, another addition to your kill record, and a big shot like a 'Chairman' at that."

"Huh? What does this mean?" Lin Wuming exclaimed in surprise.

It turned out that less than two hours had passed, but news such as "Lin Wuming assassinated a Chairman," "Lin Wuming raided the Sherbin Building and killed Chairman Sherbin," and "A hero returns to punish unscrupulous Chairmen"… had already spread like wildfire.

It couldn't even be simply dismissed as rumors, because even within the security guard force, apart from the security guards directly responsible for handling the case, most others believed such claims.

After all, in their view, "Lin Wuming killing Chairman Sherbin" was entirely possible.

"…" Hearing Kamijou Aiho's explanation, Lin Wuming was even more speechless and couldn't help but complain, "Could it be that those rumors outside were spread by the security guards themselves?"

"It's not that bad, don't underestimate us security guard instructors." Kamijou Aiho explained, "In fact… this rumor can only be said to have happened at the right time, right?"

Just then, a demonstration procession appeared ahead, and Kamijou Aiho had to slow down, inching forward little by little.

"Because of this parade?" Lin Wuming suddenly realized something, pointing to the crowd outside the window and asking.

"That's right." Kamijou Aiho nodded, "That Chairman Sherbin was the culprit behind this demonstration. And these blue-collar workers have almost no way to deal with him. In fact, they know it themselves—under these circumstances, news suddenly breaks that Chairman Sherbin is dead, and he was killed."

"At the same time, I just happened to be at the scene, so…" Lin Wuming continued.

"That's right." Kamijou Aiho shrugged, "Also, don't make yourself out to be so innocent. Although Chairman Sherbin's direct cause of death had nothing to do with you, those piercing wounds on his body…"

Through the rearview mirror, Kamijou Aiho glanced at Tora-fugu Honey in the back seat.

The latter didn't care at all, and even leaned on Lin Wuming's shoulder, pretending to doze off.

"So…" Lin Wuming said, "Will I have to continue to 'isolate' for a while?"

"Please, stop doing such meaningless things." Kamijou Aiho quickly said, "Wuming, you didn't do anything wrong. After all, you didn't kill the person, so no one will blame you."

Moreover, Lin Wuming's "hero" reputation has become even more prominent among the blue-collar workers—these workers regard Lin Wuming as a "hero acting on behalf of heaven," and he is almost becoming the "last conscience" of Academy City.

The security guards were already overwhelmed by this demonstration, and if rumors spread that they were "detaining a hero," the demonstration might just change its name and continue…

"Just do what you need to do, and keep a low profile." Kamijou Aiho said, "Well, as for Wuming, as long as he doesn't cause such big incidents, he seems to always be pretty low-key, so it's okay."

After passing through the parade, the three encountered no other obstacles and returned home smoothly.

Lin Wuming took some time to call Misaka Mikoto and Shokuhou Misaki, but learned that their investigation had yielded nothing and that they had not encountered Saten Ruiko.

However, these things couldn't be rushed, and Saten Ruiko had already taken action herself. It seemed even more difficult to continue to find Bu Lin Yexiao ahead of her.

So, Lin Wuming and Shokuhou Misaki decided to meet again tomorrow to discuss their next course of action.

The next day at school, Lin Wuming finally deeply realized the power of "rumors."

Along the way, almost everyone who recognized him would come up to chat, and the meaning behind their words was almost the same—inquiring about "that incident" yesterday.

To put it bluntly, it was "Lin Wuming, did you really kill a Chairman with your own hands?"

Even when taking the elevator downstairs, even the security guard instructor who was a neighbor from Family Side would inquire about the same thing.

"Wuming's fame has grown again." Tora-fugu Honey commented.

"I don't want this kind of fame!" Lin Wuming complained, "I didn't kill the person, so why is it being counted on my head?"

"Looking at the result, it's not bad." Tora-fugu Honey seemed quite satisfied, "Look, even a Chairman was taken out. If we kill someone again in the future, it shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"Don't think about killing people in the future." Lin Wuming said, troubled.

Because he had to take Tora-fugu Honey to Tokiwadai Middle School first, Lin Wuming had to take a detour today, choosing another route to Sakugawa Middle School.

Fortunately, there were not many Sakugawa Middle School students on this road, so Lin Wuming was able to maintain some peace and quiet.

Although not many people recognized Lin Wuming, Lin Wuming unexpectedly saw two people he knew on the road—

"Chu—haru~~"

A black-haired elementary school girl was squatting on the ground, performing "rising air current" on her friend in front of her.

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