novel-bin Chapter 144 Sincerity is the Ultimate Weapon
Chapter 144 Sincerity is the Ultimate Weapon
Chapter 154 Sincerity is the Ultimate Weapon
Facing Officer Jenny, who sat imposingly at the table with her fingers crossed, Hugo did not choose to continue lying. Instead, he handed over the real business card of his firm and politely began to speak—
"I am a private investigator, and I am here because of the recent bombing."
"Hugo? A detective, no less?"
Upon seeing the name on the business card, the woman raised an eyebrow: "I vaguely remember this name... Are you related to that case involving the Aqua Team?"
"Our agency is the primary provider of this intelligence." The detective bowed again, displaying a humble demeanor.
"Regarding the true identity of Fengyuan Media, we have offered some minor suggestions to the police. If you can make a phone call to your relatives in Feiyun City, you can verify the truth of what I am saying."
Upward-turned upper eyelids and slightly dilated pupils—these are common expressions of surprise.
The detective was pleased to see that his probing had been answered. It seemed that the sheriff in front of him also knew the inside story of the cross-regional organized crime, and the inside information he had implied through the four characters "Fengyuan Media" had indeed served to corroborate his identity.
Hugo also noticed that while he was answering questions, Officer Jenny's gaze briefly drifted away from him, glancing at Miss Goethe standing behind him.
Is there some kind of communication between her and her spirit? The detective keenly perceives the other's intentions.
Based on the context of the question and answer, Officer Jenny is likely verifying the authenticity of the identity she revealed. A Gothic-like woman with supernatural abilities… it seems to be some kind of lie detector mechanism based on sensing mental fluctuations…
As the detective pondered, he noticed that Officer Jenny's expression softened slightly, but only slightly; she still showed no sign of letting her guard down.
At this point, the detective was 100% certain that the sheriff had received a positive response from Miss Goethe, but since lie detectors are not entirely reliable, Hugo remained a suspect to be investigated.
Both Officer Jenny's probing and Hugo's reasoning were merely fleeting tests. After a pause of about five seconds, Officer Jenny spoke again sternly, as her final response to the detective in the white coat—
"Please leave the police station, Detective Hugo. The Liyong City Police Department doesn't need your advice. No matter what achievements you've made elsewhere, we don't need outsiders pointing fingers here."
The seasoned Officer Jenny, now a sheriff, lowered her fingers, her gaze fixed on Hugo with the sharpness of a dagger.
"The bombing case is closed. If any unsuspecting client hires you to investigate, please convey the truth about the extensive manpower and investigation our department has invested in the matter—"
Officer Jenny issued an official statement: "The Liyong Power Plant explosion was an undisputed production accident. From the time the accident occurred to the subsequent handling of the incident, the police did not find anything unusual or suspicious. Therefore, there is no need to re-commission an investigation."
"They really don't hold back."
No matter how solemn Officer Jenny's testimony may be, it cannot be used to determine whether she is lying or not.
Hugo, the Lone Star, didn't have a convenient lie detector like Miss Goth, but he still replied with a smile: "If I had come to the police station to ask you, Chief, as soon as I arrived in Liyong City, I would probably have made a wasted trip."
“No matter when you come, you’ll get the same result.” The sheriff remained unmoved.
"That's not necessarily true." The detective shook her head, her polite smile now tinged with a hint of slyness. "Since the explosion was just a routine accident, could you tell me where those Pokémon that were working on the power generation module at the factory are now? This information isn't classified, so I'm sure you won't refuse to answer, Miss Officer?"
“You are a dangerous individual who has infiltrated the police station and is elusive. I have no obligation to answer your questions.” Officer Jenny shook her head, but then said, “But this matter is indeed insignificant, so I may tell you—after being rescued, they were released by professional police officers into the wilderness of the industrial area south of Liyong City.”
This is clearly a lie—both Telt's testimony and N's actions clearly indicate that the elves perished in the fire, and there is no sign of them in the wilderness.
Unfortunately, the detective lacked direct evidence to refute Officer Jenny's claims.
The Pokémon from the dead factory won't come forward to prove whether they were released or not, and the police officers involved in the operation are unlikely to disobey their superiors' gag order and reveal the truth to a detective from out of town. Dwelling on this issue will only waste time.
So Hugo changed the subject, asking casually—
"Based on the clues I've gathered, after the explosion, Factory Manager William spoke on the phone with an electrical engineer who was on leave. Does Officer Jenny know what they discussed?"
He deliberately treated the information he had deduced as known intelligence and pressed for further questions. In this way, even if the other party refused to answer, he could deduce whether the phone call was real by observing Officer Jenny's reaction.
However, the detective's plan backfired. Just as Officer Jenny was about to speak, the lady's eyes suddenly shifted to Miss Goethe behind Hugo, and she immediately changed her answer, replying in the most concise language: "We have no comment."
Hugo immediately understood his predicament. He turned around and glared at Miss Goth behind him, only to see the Pokémon standing like a maid, gently lifting her black skirt, expressionless, with an expression that showed no understanding of the current situation.
The Pokémon had captured Hugo's emotional fluctuations while he was making up stories... Hugo felt a sense of frustration that he couldn't vent.
This is blatant cheating! It's awful to have your cards read. So what if you have a Pokémon with super powers? They're just using a ridiculously low-tech trick like detecting emotions, and they act like they can read minds...
and many more!
Hugo, who had been silent, suddenly had a flash of inspiration: since the other party could use the method of sensing emotional fluctuations with psychic Pokémon to find out if the person being interrogated was guilty, then he could do the same!
Hugo instantly had an idea and immediately took action—
The detective in the white coat leaned forward, placed his hands on Officer Jenny's desk, and said loudly with utmost sincerity, "Officer Jenny, I'm about to provide you with some information that is indeed happening in Liyong City. These matters are of great importance, and if not handled properly, they could lead to serious consequences that threaten the safety of the entire city's residents."
Officer Jenny frowned, instinctively feeling that the private detective in front of her was being unreasonable. But when she glanced at her partner, she saw that the usually aloof and calm Miss Goethe was nodding frantically.
This person's words are entirely true; such strong and sincere emotions could not be faked—this is the message Miss Goethe conveyed through the agreed-upon code.
This guy who calls himself Hugo, is he actually telling the truth? What exactly is that event that will affect the entire city?
The sheriff turned her surprised gaze back to the detective's face, only to see his slightly narrowed eyes.
Hugo sighed inwardly. Indeed, Miss Goethe, while helping Officer Jenny see through the lies, also possessed the ability to corroborate the truth.
Then the communication will be much easier. Let's take this opportunity to tell the policewoman all those unexpected situations that seemed like a fantasy!
"Ahem, actually..." The detective cleared his throat. To prevent his client from being arrested by the police, he specifically selected the facts of the case that did not involve N's identity before calmly speaking—
"Just this afternoon, our staff engaged in a fierce battle with a key member of Team Plasma. Their goal was to gather wild Pokémon that harbored anger towards the residents of Rissun City and attack the Rissun City Police Department..."
As Hugo narrated, Officer Jenny would occasionally steal glances at Miss Goth behind him, and each time she looked away, her face would turn even more ashen.
That's all the truth.