Chapter 1813 – [Cyberpunk: Dimension Runner]

When the next day dawned, I woke up early and got ready to go out. Of course, along with Keter, who said he would go with us.

In this world, even clean water for washing is expensive. However, perhaps because this is an expensive penthouse, it was nice to be able to use water indefinitely without any additional fees.

[But the water here stings my skin, so it’s uncomfortable to wash.]

“I don’t think there were any impurities. Why?”

[The problem is that there aren’t enough. It’s rather annoying because there’s nothing that should be there.]

There must be various ingredients in the water… When I cook, I use it separately from the water I use to cook rice and the water I use to make alcohol, so I think I can roughly understand how you feel. Rather, Keter would know better as he is more of an expert in that field.

Anyway, Keter and I got ready to go out. Eden and Eve will be at home, so no one will break in, and even if they do, there will be no problem because Eden is there.

“If I can’t cover it with Eden, I’ll just shoot Cherub’s Heaven’s Judgment.”

“Do you want to penetrate the planet?! Are you going to fire the main gun of the dimensional navigation ship?!”

“Aren’t we more important than that?”

“Oh, that’s right. Look at the situation first and if you think it’s not right, shoot.”

“Dad, it seems common sense, but sometimes it seems really unreasonable.”

What can I do? Dad’s top priority is you guys.

First, we decided to set our first goal. The first place to stop is the city police headquarters in Abyss City. Since this is the place where they died, I plan to stop by and look for any remaining traces or small clues.

No matter how much data is erased, there is no way that even a small trace will be left behind when the person dies. If you wanted to hide that too, you should have destroyed the body first.

[Anyway, I’ll go!!!!]

“When you come, Melona!!!!”

[I don’t know if they sell melona here, but if they sell ice cream, I buy it.]

“Is the ice cream here delicious? After all, it’s made with synthetic colorings and sweeteners and other things added.”

“Guwaaaaah!!!! It’s scary just to think about it!!!!”

[I’ll taste it first and if it looks good, I’ll buy it. I’m waiting.]

“Have a nice trip!!!!”

Keter and I went out in earnest. As I said before, I leisurely took a limousine ride to the Abyss City police headquarters.

The limousine we originally used was damaged by the guys’ shooting and attack, but Chairman Naomoto prepared it separately. Thanks to this, there were no major problems, and it was comfortable.

“First of all, I need to prepare something to use as a bribe.”

[Bribe? What should I give you? Money?]

“If you give something like money here, there is a chance of problems later. So, if possible, you should give something other than money. That’s why we have things of value other than money.”

[Oh!!!!!]

“For the police, it’s a donut.”

Cherubim does not simply have food production facilities. Since we have a production factory, there were no problems with product production.

If you produce them separately, you can quickly make enough donuts to bribe them. These are donuts made with natural flour, oil, jam, chocolate, etc., Which are hard to find here.

Perhaps you can order the delivery from Chairman Naomoto. We just have to go and ask around and get clues.

Not long after that, we arrived at the Abyss City police headquarters. It’s a fairly large building, so I think it would have been worth seeing if it weren’t for a world like this. No, in a world like this, the rotten organization is clearly visible… Anyway.

I don’t know if Chairman Naomoto took extra care, or if he was preparing for us because we were going, but at least we were able to get inside without a fight at the door. And as if I didn’t deserve anything, I met Victor Hendrickson, whom I met for the third time.

“Ah, you’re here. Let me tell you a few things first…”

“The criminals are dead.”

“… Yes, that’s right. There’s really no blame for him. They say they’re interrogating him, but they can’t even do it properly.”

“That’s okay. I roughly expected that to be the case. They must have been planning to cut off their tails from the beginning… Ah, can I see the information about them first?”

“Yes, of course.”

Even if you are a victim, there are limitations in obtaining information about the perpetrator, but there is no problem here. It also has the name Naomoto Company.

First, I was able to see the basic information obtained from them. I couldn’t know the details of the interrogation or anything like that because he was already dead, but I was able to at least know basic personal information.

“I’m from District 13…”

“It’s a place full of freelancers and gangsters. If there’s a problem there, we don’t usually show up.”

“Hmm.”

In this world, the law is hereditary innocence and not innocence. Therefore, areas without money are bound to be outside of security, and if you have money, you can respond quickly.

Isn’t that why they came early when we were caught by the gangsters before? No, if getting caught by thugs while walking down the street means that the security is relatively good, then what on earth is it like there?

“Thank you for just this amount of information. Although it is just new information, there will be information that can be obtained from it.”

“Thank you for saying that.”

“We’re sorry for causing you trouble so many times, so we’ve prepared something for you. Given the situation, we can’t spend the money ourselves, but… I’m sure you’ll be satisfied.”

While I was wasting time, the donuts I requested arrived. A box containing roughly 12 donuts of various colors arrived at the police headquarters. Actually, if you just want to show off the taste, it would be better to have 6 pieces, but doesn’t that look a bit shabby?

I’m saying this because I’m the type of person who eats a lot, but I’m just going to stick 6 donuts on someone’s nose. There should be at least 12 of them.

When Mr. Victor opened the delivered donut box, his eyes widened, and he was astonished. There may be some donuts here, but you will really like them because they are dozens of times more delicious than donuts made with synthetic carbohydrates and sweeteners.

“This…!!!!”

“Money is hard, so this is what we prepared. Donuts made with all natural ingredients. They will probably be much more delicious than ordinary donuts.”

“Oh, such a precious item!!!!!”

He takes a donut out of the box and bites it. What he ate was just a regular glazed donut. It’s just a donut covered in sugar.

In modern society, donuts are sold just by going to a nearby donut shop, but he felt their sweetness and savory taste while appreciating them. In fact, it’s a donut I made recently, so it’s probably tastier than the regular one.

“Ah, it’s sweet…”

We leave Mr. Victor for a moment, who expresses some strange feelings. And after some time, he finally finished appreciating it and apologized for making us wait.

“Oh!!!! I’m sorry. These donuts are so delicious…”

“It’s okay. They say that the dishes made with our ingredients are delicious, so I should be happy. I will gratefully receive the information.”

“Yes, come back next time if you have anything to do. I will cooperate.”

It doesn’t seem like we got anything special… But for now, we got one piece of information. The point is that they are from District 13.

This is where the freelancers who act as mercenaries, as well as their henchmen, are located, so if you want to find more detailed information, you have to go there directly. I think there will probably be a serious problem.

[Why?]

“If nothing else, it’s because of you. In a world where you can change your appearance and body with implants and such, what would they think if you had a maniacal girl like a busty loli next to you? At the very least, the police station here knows that I’m an executive of the Naomoto Company, so I won’t say it out loud, but it’s a security issue. What would they think in a bad place?”

[What do you know?]

“Let me stop talking.”

Afterward, we decided to go to District 13. It was quite a distance to get to District 13 from where we were now, but it didn’t take too long to get there. I quite liked the automatic driving system in a place where technology has advanced.

However, something that could have gone earlier went wrong.

-An accident occurred on that route, so we will drive on a different route.

“That’s ugly.”

[But it’s good to know and go somewhere else in advance.]

Anyway, after a few districts and reaching district 13, the atmosphere gradually worsens. District 1 and nearby districts had an atmosphere of relatively well-maintained security, but in District 13, only major incidents barely occurred, and even to my senses, there were dozens of small disturbances.

Moreover, since the car we were riding in was a fancy limousine, there were plenty of people looking at us with caution or greed. The wary side wondered why people with cars like that had come, while the greedy side seemed to be planning to steal the car and sell it while no one was watching.

As for those who are worse than I… Let’s not talk about them. It just makes me feel dirty.

“It looks like we’re slowly arriving, but for now, we’ll have to send the car somewhere else and leave it there on our own.”

[Are you afraid it will be stolen?]

“I won’t say anything disappointing because it’s not ours, and it’s just a car, but it’s still better if it stays intact. Oh, and don’t talk about it there, okay?”

[I know because I also have insight. Don’t worry.]

As soon as we got out of the car, people started to stare. Although we are pretending not to be around or hiding it, there are many people who are watching us with their eyes or in other ways.

The road is littered with neon signs, and even though it is daytime, there is an uncomfortable and damp atmosphere as if it has rained. It’s probably not a problem with the air, but rather a problem with the negative thoughts floating throughout this area.

[Where should we go first?]

“First, a bar. It’s good to collect information wherever you go.”

[Well, there isn’t much difference in people’s lives.]

However, it didn’t take long before a problem arose. This is because three nuts that looked slightly poor quality were blocking our path.

“Where are you going? Bring a sex doll with pervert-like tastes next to you.”

“How is it that you guys have the same repertoire? So, did you expect this too?”

I used my telekinesis to crush the gun they were trying to take out. They flinch at the sound of something being smashed in their pockets and then take out some of the shattered firearms.

They quickly grasped the situation and their attitude quickly changed. MC implants are expensive implants that are difficult to use, so they probably thought that anyone who used them would be no match for money or force.

“… Haha, why did someone who has no reason to come to a place like this come all the way here?”

“Is there a bar nearby? A place where freelancers gather.”

“If that’s the case, there’s a place where the bartender will even do the work for you. If you keep going along this alley, you’ll find a bar called Jack Knife.”

“Okay, thank you for letting me know. Still, I have to calculate it, right?”

“Yes?”

Who are these teenagers telling me they are sex dolls? You also made idiots of the bastards who said that to Eden before.

Understanding the topic and bowing down is bowing down, and you have to pay a price for that. Since I didn’t attack, the level may be better than that… But at least it’s not a cheap price.

“I leave behind the most expensive implant I’ve had. Implementation.”

“Yes?!”

“Or we’ll make an idiot and throw him away. How are we going to deal with an idiot who can’t even move here? You probably know best, right?”

“Oh, I understand!!!! I’ll leave it alone!!!! I’m sorry for starting a fight!!!!!”

As a light threat, he used his telekinesis to drag the pieces of their firearms that had fallen to the ground, flattened them, and sharpened them to resemble a blade. Then, I gently pointed the pointy end at them and the conversation started immediately.

They each removed their own implants and ran away. Arms, legs, eyes, etc. There are many things. I broke it down and threw it in a corner. Even if you come and pick it up later, make sure you only get scraps of parts.

[Oh, are you angry because I got criticized?]

“Isn’t that obvious? You are now part of our family.”

[Tell me in what sense you are a family!!!!]

“Should I say that with my own mouth?”

[Then you seem surprisingly shy.]

Anyway, Keter and I follow the directions they told us and find a bar along the alley. Eventually, I found a store on the third floor of a building with a neon sign that said Jack Knife.

It is quite large and occupies an entire floor of a fairly large building. It’s not because he sells alcohol, but he seems to be doing well in the brokerage business, which is probably a negotiation or something. Although it is broad daylight, it seems like they are open for business as they can hear singing.

Go up there and enter the store. It was a place that had a typical bar feel mixed with a Japanese atmosphere, and I thought it was because the bartender, who appeared to be the owner, was of Japanese descent. Even with the alcohol, the atmosphere as a bar is quite good.

But… As expected, Keter stands out and people’s attention is focused on it. Even though we were open during the day and there weren’t that many customers, they all kept an eye on us.

Take a seat at the bar table. Perhaps because the chair was high, Keter had a hard time sitting down, but when I slightly lifted it with telekinetic power and made him sit down, the gazes of those watching changed.

“It seems like the hottest customer has arrived these days. Isn’t he from Naomoto’s Ecosystem Restoration Division?”

“It looks like the news is fast. You know about us.”

“This floor is a place where your life is at risk if news is late. Yes, I know what you came here for, but it’s better to give up.”

“Why?”

“I’m a bartender and a negotiator. If you order a drink, I can give you a drink, and if you’re hiring a freelancer, I can introduce you… But is there really anyone who wants to get corporate work?”

“Are you just selling information?”

“You’re just going to buy snacks at the bar?”

“Well.”

I’m not a lonely gourmet, so it’s a bit weird to just order snacks and rice at a bar. It’s annoying, and if it’s a store that sells alcohol, it can be a nuisance.

I could threaten him and get the information out of him, or I could look elsewhere… But I don’t want to do that. If a problem is caused by people wearing sunglasses because they are from a company, it will be difficult to find the background of the attackers.

While I was thinking about what to do, someone sat down next to me and said.

“If you request it, I will accept it.”

“John? I understand you disliked the company?”

“That’s true, but… I feel like I’m on the same page with this friend.”

The man called John was a man with a sturdy physique who had his entire body completely rebuilt. Perhaps he was originally more of a machine than a physical person?

However, I could feel a quite favorable reaction in his eyes. It’s not just empty words, it seems like you’re sincere, but you’re saying that you saw each other at some point.

And he winked at Keter sitting next to me and said as if he was jealous.

“You have great taste.”

“No, that’s not it… Let’s just not talk about it.”

This teenager just has a taste for big breasted loli!!!!! I want to shout out that I don’t like big breasted loli like you, but I can’t because I’m thinking of lines!!!!!!

Now it’s hard to say no to the bastard who fucked my granddaughter… I haven’t been reduced to a human waste to the point where I do everything I want and hate it!!!!