Abyssal Wanderer

Chapter 266 NO.0109: Case closed

"Kate Mind Clinic..."

After getting off the car, Jim looked at the destination of his trip, leaned against the car door and read the name on the sign.

"Are you sure it's this family?"

He turned to Donata and asked.

The latter nodded first and then said:

"Although I'm not sure whether Uncle Jin has been here for treatment, my annual mental index test is done here."

"That can't be wrong."

Jim grumbled and reached out to open the holster under his arm, and then confirmed again:

"Remember who I am and what I'm here for?"

Regarding these two questions, Donata curled her lips first, and then answered in a long voice:

"I remember... you are a confidant entrusted by my father. In order to allow me to leave the Nord resettlement area safely, you brought me here secretly. You want to be given a valid certificate that the mental index has been normal for six months so that I can apply for it. Legal departure and entry procedures for resettlement areas..."

Jim nodded:

"Don't reveal your secret then, and save yourself some unnecessary trouble."

After saying that, he patted Donata on the shoulder to say goodbye, and then he took the girl towards the clinic.

But when he entered the door, Jim happened to bump into a well-dressed middle-aged man because of the holographic image at the door.

"Ah...I'm sorry."

While steadying his weight and reaching out to support the other person, Jim subconsciously apologized.

"No, no, no, I should apologize."

He quickly stabilized his center of gravity, and the other party waved his hand quickly.

The middle-aged man took a step back and looked at Jim after standing firm, with an apologetic smile on his face:

"The sensing device of this thing is broken, and the holographic advertisement will not automatically turn off when it is approached... It is normal for you not to see people, but I should have noticed a shadow approaching outside the door."

Probably because the other person's smile was so contagious, a similar smile appeared on Jim's face.

"Holographic billboards all over the world are like this, only the sensor equipment breaks down the fastest."

He joked as if he knew the other person very well.

The two men immediately looked at each other and smiled, and the man made way for Jim.

"If you are coming to see a doctor, Dr. Kate is inside. But there are two people in front of you. If you don't have an appointment, you may have to queue for about half an hour."

Before leaving, the other party introduced him very enthusiastically.

Jim nodded, and after thanking him several times in succession, he led Donata into the interior of the clinic.

"By the way...are all the people in the upper echelons of the resettlement area so friendly?"

Donata, who had been silent the whole time, asked.

Jim didn't answer.

After the automatic glass door closed, his smile disappeared without a trace like dew in the morning sun.

He turned his head and looked at the dark figure that was retreating behind the holographic projection, with a solemn expression on his face.

"What's wrong? Is there something wrong with that uncle just now?"

Seeing this situation, Donata asked curiously.

Jim was silent for a while, and then he said:

"In the person just now, I can't see any changes in the representational topology of any high-level functions except basic physiological functions. His mirror neurons are as if they have been dug out, and there is no change at all. Empathy.”

"I can tell this is terrible, but can you explain it in some words that I can understand?"

Donata didn't understand Jim's jargon.

"To put it simply, even a Komodo dragon has more emotions than him."

"No way. I saw that he was quite enthusiastic just now, wasn't he?"

Donata couldn't believe it.

"Just like those lunatics with sociopath personality, just pretending."

Jim replied.

…………

As Jim expected, after registering and leaving a message with the automated butler at the front desk using Donata's name, they did not line up in accordance with the clinic's regulations. Although the gang princess was not a member of this clinic, her identity had a certain Members have higher priority.

"Please forgive me for not preparing coffee here. Next time you want to come, it would be better to tell us earlier."

After hastily pouring three cups of Coke and bringing them over, the doctor named Kate complained half-jokingly.

"There is no need to apologize. After all, we deliberately did not inform you in advance this time."

In this regard, Jim said calmly.

Doctor Kate, who was waiting for Donata to speak, couldn't help but turned to look at Jim.

"And after today, I won't bother you here again in the future."

When he spoke, the expression on Jim's face did not change at all - at this moment, he had already assumed his previous default identity.

And taking this opportunity, he also observed the other party carefully.

Dr. Kate looks like she is in her early thirties, but based on her bone age, her true age should be between forty-five and fifty. She was wearing a white mental adjuster uniform, with light makeup on her face to cover up the dark circles under her eyes, and a high ponytail tied behind her head.

At this moment, the other party's representational topology showed some tension and uneasiness. On the other hand, she was very confident that everything was still under her control.

Kate's eyes moved back and forth between Jim and Donata for a while, then she looked at the latter and asked:

"I'm very sorry, but Miss Guzman... I probably haven't come into contact with this gentleman before. Can you introduce him to me?"

On the other side, just as Donata opened her mouth, Jim raised his hand to interrupt her and said:

"You can call me Jim. I usually help Mr. Anthony handle some business that is inconvenient for him to come out to handle - and the purpose of my coming here today is the same as my usual work."

Kate looked to Donata for confirmation, who nodded at her.

"Mr. Jim is now responsible for taking care of my safety and daily life."

Donata added softly.

In response, Kate closed her eyes and tapped her forehead with some distress - although she thought she was very secretive, Jim could tell at a glance that this was just her covering up who she was contacting using the brain-computer interface.

After a few seconds, she opened her eyes and leaned slightly closer to Donata.

"I have seen reports about your father. I have to say that this is really a pity... As a customer, he is a very good person."

Kate looked at Donata and said.

"We came to you because of this matter."

Before Donata could reply, Jim said:

"Also, if you really feel sorry, don't mention it in front of her again."

He put some warning into his voice.

Kate spread her hands forward in horror, indicating that she was sorry - but in fact, she was not frightened by Jim at all.

"If there's anything I can do to help, I will do my best... within the legal premise of course."

she whispered.

"How long does it take to conduct a mental index test?"

Jim asked.

"About five minutes."

The other party answered immediately.

"What about issuing a valid certificate of mental index with the electronic seal of the association?"

Jim continued to ask.

"This may take one to three days for review, but why do you need this...ah, I understand."

Halfway through the words, the other person's face suddenly showed an expression of sudden realization - and beneath that, a very secretive sigh of relief.

But in Jim's observation, her emotions were as conspicuous as ink marks on a white paper.

“This is needed for an exit permit, right?”

While pretending to lower her voice, she also suppressed her excitement.

Kate originally thought that I came to see her about Mr. Jin.

Jim thought.

Even for a moment, the doctor had a clear murderous intention towards himself and Donata.

Based on all the above, as usual, the real culprit in this case has been found.

As usual, it's easy, quick, and oh so unchallenging.

Jim thought.

As the mind adjuster of "Old Jin", his cyberpsychosis was a masterpiece of malicious treatment by the man in front of him.

OK, case closed.

However, this case is like always - the closure is just the beginning of more trouble.