Chapter 287

"You will understand.

"Isis's choice is the only choice."

After hearing Philip's explanation, Shotaro Sae pinched his chin and fell into a long consideration.

After a moment, Shotaro Sae understood everything.

[So that's it.]

[Those who can peek into the future, everything she does is to reach the future she most expects.]

[That's what Isis said.]

[In other words, in fact, even if she was arrested, it was just a choice Isis made to reach the future she most expected.]

[It is an indisputable fact that Isis can peek into the future with the power of the Millennium Jewelry.]

[Whether it is the control of the future direction she has shown before, or the power of the Millennium Jewelry she gave me, it can prove this point.]

[This It is undeniable. 】

【Therefore, when encountering things related to Isis, you should not think according to ordinary logic. 】

【You should combine what happened later and use the perspective of [Isis is using this thing to achieve her own goals] to figure out Isis's motivation for making such a choice. 】

【You will feel that what she did is strange, and that some things are unnecessary. In fact, you have not yet fully adapted to the fact that [she can predict the future]. 】

【Those things will take effect in the future. 】

【In this way, it is better to say that [being arrested by Officer Kujo Aya is also part of the future chosen by Isis who can predict the future] rather than [Isis who can predict the future will be arrested by Officer Kujo Aya]. 】

【Combined with what happened later, ......】

【Isis chose to be arrested and contacted me in this way. In fact, she was using this to inform me of the information about the Millennium Artifact and the Tomb Keeper Clan. 】

【At the same time, she was also using this to make her position clear. 】

【She was using this to show her sincerity. 】

【If she finally chose to contact me in another way, I would inevitably be wary of the strange holder of the Millennium Artifact and therefore doubt her words. 】

【In this way, her attempt to hand over the Millennium Jewelry to me when we meet again will be suspected. 】

【And I, who am suspicious and cannot trust her wholeheartedly, may not be able to control the power of the Millennium Jewelry. 】

【This is contrary to the future she hopes to see. 】

【However, at that time, I was detained. In the state of being restrained, she naturally expressed an attitude of [In order to reach the future we all expect, I can be restrained and even make sacrifices]...]

[And the weakness after being restrained can well reduce my vigilance against her. ]

[Therefore, I will dispel my suspicion of her. ]

[Even though it is just subconscious sympathy for the weak, even though it is just subconscious that she can be trusted as a weak person, even though I am only slightly touched by the temperament of a martyr...]

[However, this preconceived positive impression, the ambiguous and vague sympathy, and the tiny trust created by it are enough. ]

[As long as the first impression is good, then everything that follows will become a natural outcome. ]

[And in the situation at that time, I am afraid that only a situation like [surrendering] can show her harmlessness and sincerity. ]

[In this way, she chose to contact me in this way, probably also to protect the Minghai Detective Agency and Kamen Rider W to a certain extent. ]

[Not protection in the sense of safety. ]

[It is a protection of reputation. ]

[Although Kamen Rider W is indeed a hero in urban legends, not all police officers can be as tolerant and accepting of the vigilantes walking in the dark night as Terui is, and try to cooperate with them...]

[Therefore, if Isis chooses to contact us privately at this time and informs us of the information in this way, it will undoubtedly cause trouble for the Narumi Detective Agency and Kamen Rider W. ]

[Inspector Kujo Aya, who is investigating Isis and the witch, will sooner or later investigate this contact. ]

[And in this case, Officer Kujo Aya is likely to start investigating the Narumi Detective Agency. ]

[Then, with clues such as [The Narumi Detective Agency can solve many cases related to dopants], it is not difficult to find out that Kamen Rider W is in the agency. ]

[If an ordinary police officer investigates to this point out of interest in the Narumi Detective Agency or Kamen Rider W, it would be fine...]

[There is actually no irreconcilable contradiction between the vigilantes and the police. 】

【Even if we can't cooperate like Terui, at least we can sit down and talk, discuss and try to solve the related problems in a relatively peaceful way. 】

【However, if it is the situation just imagined...】

【Inspector Kujo Aya, who believes that the Narumi Detective Agency and Kamen Rider W are related to the legendary witch and Isis, will definitely doubt the position and motives of the Narumi Detective Agency and Kamen Rider W. 】

【The reputation of the Narumi Detective Agency and Kamen Rider W will be damaged because of their relationship with the witch. 】

[And when reputation is damaged, many small mistakes may be magnified, and the two parties who were originally able to cooperate may become enemies. 】

[And as a result, Narumi Detective Agency and Kamen Rider W will be involved in internal strife with the Fengdu Metropolitan Police Department’s Abnormal Incident Investigation Section and Officer Kujo Aya. 】

Shotaro Zuo exhaled slowly.

[In this way, Isis, who can peek into the future, is actually carefully maintaining the relationship between the Kamen Rider, the Wind City Metropolitan Police Department, the Phantom Thief, and the witch... .]

[Although this metaphor is a bit strange...]

[But if you think about it carefully, it does look a lot like the kindergarten teacher who maintains the relationship between the children in the kindergarten. 】

Shotaro Zuo looked at Officer Kujo Aya.

[From this perspective...]

[Isis will be arrested by Officer Kujo Aya, actually entirely because I will visit at that time. 】

[In other words, whenever I visit, Isis will be arrested by Officer Kujo Aya...]

[In this way, this strange behavior that seems strange and unnecessary on the surface is actually the choice that best meets Isis’ expectations among many possibilities. 】

[This is also part of her plan. 】

[Even, perhaps, even continuously leaving clues to Officer Kujo Aya and maintaining Officer Kujo Aya’s investigation of her are all part of Isis’ plan. 】

[Everything makes sense. 】

[Thinking in this direction, this matter is indeed not surprising, nor is it unnecessary. 】

After a moment, Zuo Xiangtaro nodded slightly: "I see, I completely understand.

“Considering that the logic is a bit complicated, I won’t explain my thoughts to you for the time being.

“But all in all, I trust Officer Kujo.

"I think the suspicions about her can actually be explained by the things she mentioned."

Considering that the matter was related to Kamen Rider W and the Millennium Jewelry that Isis secretly handed over to him, Shotaro Zuo did not reveal his reasoning in the end, but simply gave the conclusion he had drawn.

Officer Shiraishi on the side drank a cup of coffee and said, "Well, it's probably a situation like [being arrested is the best escape plan].

“Because it involves things like [prediction and counter-prediction], and [the impact of third-party intervention on the situation of mutual prediction and suspicion between the two parties], it is really troublesome to analyze.”

447-Just, that’s right

After hearing Officer Shiraishi's summary, Shotaro Zuo also pulled down the brim of his hat to hide his expression, and then said with some guilt: "That's right.

“It’s too troublesome to explain.

"You can just deduce it yourself."

Listening to Officer Shiraishi's [Analysis] and Zuo Shotaro's [Conclusion], Officer Kujo Aya was silent again.

[Did you change your tune so quickly? 】

[And [prediction and counter-prediction], and [the impact of third-party intervention on the situation of mutual prediction and suspicion between the two parties], what kind of layer cake is it...]

【What on earth have you considered...】

[I don’t know how many other things Isis has done in places, so much so that even Shotaro Zuo of the Narumi Detective Agency and Officer Shiraishi of the Metropolitan Police Department are following the plot designed by Isis... ...]

At this moment, Officer Kujo Aya belatedly realized that Isis, who could predict the future, seemed to have a strangely strong ability to control the situation.

Everything that happened in the Black Rose Flower Shop, and now everything that happened in the office of the Fengdu Metropolitan Police Department’s Abnormal Incident Investigation Section, all seemed to be under Isis’ control from beginning to end.

【broken......】

[The previous use of Triceratops memory-enhanced physical fitness to tease Isis will not be punished by her until everything is over, right? 】

Officer Kujo Aya frowned slightly.

Having said that, Officer Kujo Aya cleared his throat slightly, and then added: "Before the task force was established, I had basically no contact with Detective Zuo Shotaro from Narumi Detective Agency and supporter Philip. , the only contact was with Detective Zuo Shotaro at the Black Rose Flower Shop...

“After that, my interaction with them was limited to related work in the task force.

“They had no motive to perjure themselves on my behalf.

"There is also no chance of colluding with me.

“Therefore, I think that through [Detective Shotaro Zuo’s witness report] and [Supporter Philip’s reasoning and analysis], combined with the information currently held by the Metropolitan Police Department related to the Millennium Artifact holder, my suspicion can be cleared.

"Whether it's [what he did when he didn't report to the Metropolitan Police] or [where he went and what he did after occasionally disappearing from the Metropolitan Police], I think everyone has a very clear understanding by now."

After everyone pondered for a moment, they all nodded slightly and agreed with Officer Kujo Aya's statement.

At this point, Officer Kujo Aya’s suspicion has been cleared.

At least for now.

Officer Akutsu also didn't say much.

Police Officer Kujo Aya is still not a suitable target to be framed and cause trouble.

Although Officer Kujo Aya's prestige in the Fudu Metropolitan Police Department is not as high as that of Officer Shiraishi, she is popular among the male police officers of the Metropolitan Police Department due to her characteristics such as [Charming and Heroic], [Graceful Figure], [Sunny and Cheerful], and [Approachable]. Chuuya is still very popular...

According to the information obtained by Officer Akutsu, Officer Kujo Aya ranked second in the voting list of "I hope to live with her" circulated within the Metropolitan Police Department.

Many female police officers even voted for the heroic Officer Kujo Aya in this vote.

Although Officer Kujo Aya's popularity among female police officers is not as popular as her popularity among male police officers, it is actually not low either.

Moreover, Officer Kujo Aya’s explanation is also very reasonable.

If you choose to frame up Officer Kujo Aya rashly at this time...

Then the police officers outside the office here may look sharply at Officer Akutsu.

And if this is the case, the possibility of Akutsu being exposed will be greatly increased by being watched.

Therefore, Akutsu did not speak.

but......

Officer Akutsu looked at the next speaker.

Shroud.

[Finally, it’s your turn, Shroud. 】

Shroud is Akutsu's chosen ultimate target.

There are many doubts about Shroud.

Shroud has a poor reputation with the Metropolitan Police.

All of this makes Shroud the best target to throw dirty water, it can even be said that there is no one.

Officer Akutsu raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

[Even with Terui Ryu’s platform, you have to bear the dirty water spilled, Shroud. 】

On the other side, after confirming that Officer Kujo Aya's [defense] could be passed, everyone also looked at the next person who needed to make a defense.

Shroud wore sunglasses and a mask, and also used bandages to hide his entire body.

Shroud, on the other hand, sat there quietly, and she said calmly: "In that case, let me explain it to everyone at the Fengdu Police Department again...

"FBI covert investigator, codename Shroud.

“Not long ago, I received an order from my superiors to launch a secret investigation into the secret association X.

"In the process of continuous investigation and pursuit, I followed the clues and discovered the project invested by Consortium X in Fengdu: Gaia Memory, and the creation of Gaia Memory, the dopant.

“After that, I tried to continue an in-depth penetration investigation into Consortium X and the museum.

“It’s just a pity that it has little effect.