Chapter 199 – [Raccoon Man Beginning]

Around the time when Worst was wandering around seeking information in Atlas’ secret laboratory. Shion followed the police who came to the hotel room and headed to the Public Security Office.

“Aren’t you going to the Public Security Bureau separately?”

“Ah, the Public Security Bureau. We’ve obtained the hotel’s CCTV and our alibi is almost proven, so we’ll send it to you after a little basic investigation. Don’t worry.”

Four police officers came to pick up Shion. Two of them were force users. As in Korea, it is also a member of the Ministry of Public Security to catch force user criminals in China.

Once on paper, Shion is also registered as a Force user, so if a Force user crime has occurred in the vicinity, it is only natural that he be raised as a suspect and must respond to the investigation.

That’s why, in case of an emergency, a force user belonging to the public security accompanies them.

As Beijing is the capital, there is a separate Ministry of Public Security. However, since it is not possible to do everything there, a public security bureau is set up in each district.

The place they arrived at is the Public Security Bureau of Haidian District. It’s close to Tiananmen, but it’s also close to the market, so it’s a complicated place.

“Don’t worry too much. I don’t know how long the investigation will take, but you should be able to go back today.”

“Thank you for your concern. What’s your name…?”

“This is Mao Jin’s 2nd-grade light reading. Please feel free to call me.”

“Then, I’ll call you Sir Mao Jin.”

China’s public security system has a relatively simple class system.

If you subtract the chief inspector and the deputy chief inspector similar to the police chief at the top, they are divided into three grades from the first to the third grade, such as inspector, police officer, sergeant, police officer, etc. In high order.

He’s a second-class guard dog, so he’s second in the second highest rank… Huh? Somehow, I feel like I should do a bean dance!

“Why is that?”

“…….It’s nothing”

Shion acted expressionless as he squeezed the dog drip that exploded in his head for an instant. Anyway, it’s usually expressionless.

Arriving at the Public Security Bureau, Shion followed the instructions and entered the building. As he entered the building, he inspected the interior just in case. To be precise, he checked to see if there was anything else suspicious inside the facility through hacking.

But he didn’t find anything that stood out. It was simply not possible for a government facility in charge of public order in the city.

“…….Hmm”

The treatment of her who went in after receiving her guidance was not bad either. Even though she is a force user, she is first and foremost a foreigner while her outward appearance is childlike. No matter how much the public security is called a symbol of fear by the people, it does not wield public power.

Maybe it’s because it’s a government facility, but the building was clean and didn’t feel old or anything like that. As much as the public power is strong, it seems that they are getting their own budget.

“You only need to answer a few questions. Don’t worry too much.”

“All right”

Shion nodded at the words of Lord Mao Jin. In fact, it seems to be close to formality.

Inside the building, there were a lot of busy police officers. At first glance, it has the same atmosphere as a Korean police station, but the scale is different.

China has a large population, so there must be a lot of public security to maintain security. Even a public security branch office in charge of a district has more people than most police stations.

“Let me just ask a few simple questions. From what we know, the incident occurred around 8:00 this morning. What were you doing at that time?”

“I was staying in a hotel room”

“Was your husband with you?”

“Yes, we were together at the time.”

“When we visited, my husband wasn’t there…”

“I wanted something to eat, so I went out to buy it. Then, because of the investigation, I had to go out, so I played around for a while and then I asked him to come in. I’ll probably be back in my room around dinnertime.”

“Oh, I see. Sorry to interrupt your honeymoon.”

“………”

About the investigation, there were only a few things about the alibi. Although Shion’s testimony is also testimony, she has the hotel’s CCTV, so it is certain that she is not her culprit.

She didn’t do it in the first place, so I don’t know if she’s trying to get framed, but there’s nothing she’s afraid of.

“The rough investigation is over, but I think it’s better to stay for a while until we can secure the data through the CCTV footage from the hotel. Of course, as long as you’re done checking the video, you can go back right away.”

“How long will it take?”

“I already said it when I visited the hotel, so the video will be coming soon. I’ll finish checking it soon, so I won’t hold on to it for long.”

“But do I have to sit here all the time?”

“Oh, don’t worry about that. We know his contact information, so if you’re around here, you can walk around, and it would be nice to have a quick meal in the meantime. Mr. Shion’s connection to the case is low, so it’s an almost mandatory investigation, so it’s not particularly important. “

“Then wouldn’t it be nice to just let it go?”

“……I’m sorry. Please understand the position of the people below.”

“I’m joking. I can understand that level of grievance.”

She said that she was allowed to go outside the Public Security Bureau, but I doubted whether she would let her go smoothly, but even when she did go outside, there was not a single watcher attached.

Since he had already accompanied himself, he may have judged that he was willing to cooperate with the investigation, so he was treated accordingly.

But what is strange is that there is no sign at all.

I think he’s trying to do something illegal. On the surface, there is no problem.

“I don’t know for now, so let’s eat and think.”

There must be no watchers, so far there is nothing suspicious about it, but eventually it will be revealed. It’s better to eat well when you have time than to be nervous until then.

Shion came out of the Public Security Bureau building and was thinking about what to eat when he found a nearby store with a unique smell of spices that caught his attention.

It is a shop with a spicy smell. It is strange that the smell is strong compared to the sophisticated interior. When I looked it up, it turned out to be a fairly well-known hot dog franchise store.

“Cook it up…”

It’s a bit of a menu to eat alone, but I don’t care about that.

After all, it is important for the shop owner to eat a lot, not to have one customer. One person who eats 5 is better than 2 people who eat 4. And Shion alone could eat that much.

I have no intention of coming all the way to China and eating a common menu. Hot pot ramen is also sold in Korea, but the local taste and the original taste are different.

“Welcome. Are you alone?”

“It’s one person”

“I’ll guide you this way.”

The staff skillfully guided us to a table for two to see if there were people like Shion who came to eat alone sometimes. It was a spacious store with seats for 4, 6 and 8 people, probably reflecting the population of China.

After looking over the menu board and roughly deciding on the menu, she called her staff to order.

“Half and half of white and red soup, lamb and beef for two servings, and assorted vegetables and shrimp for one serving. Please.”

“All right”

After ordering, she waited for a while, and the broth was served in a pot shaped like a Taegeuk symbol. One side is white, and the other side is a red broth with chili oil floating around. Just looking at it makes me feel strangely hungry.

It has a unique smell that seems to sting the nose, probably because it contains a lot of spices. If it doesn’t suit your taste, you might think it’s not good, but I thought Shion wasn’t bad.

I decided to start with the sauce before the items I ordered came out. Other cooked ingredients must be ordered, but sauce is self-serve. I made a corner on one side so that you can make and eat your own way.

Xion made the sauce by adding a few more ingredients to the savory peanut sauce as a base and stirred it up.

And by the time she returned to her seat, the menus she had ordered were out. The amount of meat and vegetable plates that filled the table for two was quite large, but Shion wasn’t worried.

“Hmm…The taste isn’t bad, but I’ll have to eat it with him when he comes back.”

It’s delicious, but it’s boring to eat alone. Looking around her, there were only two people including her who ate alone like Shion. Two if not. In most cases, more than one person eats together at a table.

Shion’s human relationships are extremely narrow except in the business field, but she thought that it would be nice if she had someone to eat with at times like this.

After finishing her rough meal, Shion finished her bill and went outside. By the time she met the public security officer at the hotel and came out, it was a little past lunchtime, but since she was investigated and even ate, the sun seemed to be dropping quite a bit.

All in all, it was winter, so the days were getting shorter. It will be dark in the near future. She goes back to the public security sub-station, finishes work right away, and the sun seems to be setting on the way back.

“Hmm……”

The important thing is that there is no big deal yet.

Shion went back to the Public Security Bureau. Already confirmed her by securing her hotel’s CCTV, Mao Jin her reverence greeted her with her bright face.

“Ah, did you come after dinner? Would you like a cup of coffee if you don’t mind?”

“I’ll be grateful if you give me a drink.”

Shion listened to his story as she drank the coffee brewed by Sir Mao Jin.

“Xion’s alibi is clearly shown on the CCTV. With this, you are completely out of line with the dragon, so don’t worry from now on and spend her honeymoon well.”

“…….Thank you”

“On the contrary, I’m sorry. I ruined a trip that should have been enjoyable… Oh, we’ll take you to the hotel.”

“It’s okay. Isn’t it too much of a nuisance?”

“We have to do this much. I hope you make a lot of good memories from tomorrow.”

Zion’s full charges were lifted. She had no doubts from the beginning, but her feelings and physical evidence are different.

Shion, who was able to return safely, boarded the public security vehicle with the courtesy of Lord Mao Jin. It was later than I thought, so the sun had already set and I could see the night view of the city.

On the way back, Grand Duke Mao Jin drove the car himself. Since there was no suspicion, there was no need for the force users of the special public security to accompany them, so Shion boarded the passenger seat.

“It’s night and the weather is grim. Can I turn on the heater?”

“Ah, then thank you…I can go back alone, are you really okay?”

“Yes, in fact, I can go home right after taking you there. To be honest, I have something I want to ask you.”

Turning vehicle. Shion quietly watched the night view.

The warm wind coming out of the car makes the body languid. Even more so if you are full after eating. It’s a perfect situation to fall asleep on your own.

“Can I ask you one thing?”

“Oh, do you have any questions?”

In response to Shion’s question, Grand Duke Mao Jin expressed his doubts. But her face hardened against the question she had asked.

“How did you know that my wife and I were on our honeymoon?”

“……..”

Shion never mentioned the word honeymoon to the public security officers who came to visit her.

Of course, the probability is 50% because it is just a choice between a trip and a honeymoon, but he was saying it with too much confidence.

“That’s right, since you’re both young, I thought you were newlyweds.”

“You mean you’ve never seen my husband’s face?”

“…….”

Lord Mao Jin’s eyes narrowed.

He stopped her car, frowning and clicking his tongue. It was a road with few people around, perhaps he intended.

“Since when did you notice?”

“It has been since yesterday when the public security asked.”

“You’ve been suspicious from the start? Are all Americans like that?”

“I’m strictly speaking… No, that’s it.”

It is true that he immigrated from the United States and was naturalized as a Korean, but he was an American. In fact, he is neither American nor Korean, but on paper he is.

Shion calmly raised his small fist and showed it.

“You’re not even a Force user, so do you think you can do something bad to me?”

“Force users are not invincible”

“But it’s not even a matter of knocking you down.”

Even if you carry a firearm, there is no problem. Guns don’t work on Shion.

But Lord Mao Jin glared at her laughing at her giggles.

“Do you think I came without preparing anything? Perhaps…The medicinal effect should be working by now?”

“What…….”

At that moment, Shion stumbled and lowered his head. He was only unconscious, and seeing that he was breathing, he could have guessed that she was asleep.

“It’s not that medicine doesn’t work for Force users. It’s hard to notice if the coffee and the medicine you put in the radiator react separately, and you can’t respond.”

Basically, Force users have a physical ability that transcends that of humans, so their metabolism is different. In order for a drug or poison to work, it is barely effective when it is administered in an amount higher than the normal human lethal dose.

Of course, at that level, normal humans will surely die. In order to administer drugs without the knowledge of the force user, the corresponding procedure is required.

The medicine that was in the coffee that Shion drank at the Public Security Substation and the medicine that was installed inside the public security vehicle are separately installed, and when the heater or air conditioner is turned on, the colorless and odorless medicine is sprayed and the effect is doubled. Of course, if either one was missing, it wouldn’t work, so Mao Jin, who didn’t drink the coffee with the medicine, was safe.

He took out his cell phone and called someone.

“Yes, Commissioner Mao Shun. It’s been a while since we’ve had one. Yes, yes… As usual, would you like to taste it separately before sending it there? ……Yes, I understand. Then I’ll see you at home.”

The vehicle carrying the unconscious Shion headed somewhere.

At the end of that direction, there was never a hotel where Zion stayed.