bookbashuk Chapter 286 Resolution - In My Own Name
Chapter 286 Resolution - In My Own Name
"Your dreams are not unreal, after all, the android heads you two created are still here."
Officer Jenny was not moved by Hayden's speech and calmly pointed to the chair, making her own criticism.
"Now we know the origin of this android, but there are still many mysteries—for example, why did this head appear on the shelf in the mansion's attic? Under what circumstances was it beheaded? Where is the body below the head now? And why does the head have the shape and hair color of a member of the Galactic Group? And most importantly, who is the culprit behind this mess?"
Countless questions poured out of Officer Jenny's mouth like a tidal wave.
“I can’t answer all of these questions either,” Hayden shrugged. “Some involve trade secrets that we can’t disclose under any circumstances, and others are so absurd that even I, as the initiator of the project, find them puzzling. Perhaps only Rotom, who escaped from the wire, knows all the answers.”
“Miss Officer Jenny, didn’t you say you had found a solution that would pass the inspection? Why don’t you just announce the answer here? Look, it’s almost midnight.”
Miss Venetian pointed to the wall clock on the living room wall in the distance and kindly reminded her.
“Alright.” Officer Jenny nodded sternly. “Let me make it clear beforehand that although I’m wearing a police uniform right now, it’s just for show. There’s no badge or any special markings like a number on it. I’m just wearing it for work convenience. Although I’m a member of the Officer Jenny family, I’m not a police officer or an official detective.”
“You’ve already mentioned this before, so we understand,” said Director Hayden.
“Since I am neither a detective nor a police officer, I do not need to follow the rules of those professionals—I do not need to tirelessly investigate the truth, nor do I need to be the first to arrest criminals. I only need to do what I should do in my job.”
“I remember you were… a civilian employee in the intelligence department, right?” Venetian recalled.
“That’s right.” Officer Jenny snapped her fingers, a gesture that seemed to be very popular among Officer Jennys in the Sinnoh region.
"So, my mission here is to provide valuable intelligence to my superiors. As for other truths and secrets, it's perfectly fine to pretend I didn't notice them. As long as the intelligence I report is enough to satisfy them, there's no need to investigate the mystery of the android murder case. In fact, for those big shots, the more concise the information they receive, the better. If I submit a dramatic and suspenseful detective story to them, I'm more likely to get scolded."
Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, she raised the tablet she had been holding, turning the lit screen towards them—
"In fact, just now, when I clapped to gather everyone together, I had already sent the intelligence briefing I obtained on this trip to my superiors. After all, it's better to get the job done as soon as possible. A written report is more reassuring than a verbal exchange."
Private investigators are one thing, but how could an intelligence agent possibly convene all those involved in a case to discuss the details after reaching their own conclusions...?
At this moment, everyone saw an editing document unfold on the tablet's electronic screen. The enlarged text was clearly visible in black and white, and even Zina, the maid furthest from Officer Jenny, could see the information displayed on it clearly.
First, Hayden Pharmaceuticals secretly conducted research on androids, creating androids that required the Pokémon Rotom to operate. In the event of a severe external attack, Rotom would detach from the android's body.
Secondly, Hayden Pharmaceuticals had engaged in in-depth business exchanges with the Cosmic Energy Development Division under the Galactic Group and obtained some of their intelligence legacy.
Third, the Mori Mansion underwent a complete renovation two years ago, so the possibility of it still preserving any relics of the past mythology is extremely slim. The mythology scholar Takeran has been commissioned to thoroughly investigate this matter.
"..."
The mansion fell into a silence so profound you could hear a pin drop.
"why?"
Hayden frowned. Although this big boss was well-informed, he clearly had never seen the way intelligence agents operated before.
"You only needed to report this much information to get by, so why did you keep asking so many questions? Why didn't you just report according to what Mei Dan and I said?"
If he had known earlier that he only needed to reveal such a trivial amount of information to the League, he would have just told Officer Jenny honestly.
"Of course, it's because more information is needed to confirm the authenticity of the intelligence. As for why only this much information was reported, firstly, the content cannot be fully verified yet, and secondly, the remaining information does not have that much intelligence value for the Alliance, so it was excluded during the screening process."
Officer Jenny put away her tablet and continued speaking—
"Well, judging from the fact that we haven't received a reply for so long, they've probably accepted my report. Soon, the Alliance might send other intelligence personnel to ask you for the data related to Team Galactic. Just make a copy and give it to your contact person. Don't worry about leaks; there's no place in the world better at keeping secrets than my workplace. Also, if the Sinnoh Alliance encounters problems like an Omnic Crisis or an android uprising in the future, they might contact Hayden Corporation for advice first. If you or Medan receive any unknown calls from unknown numbers, don't hang up immediately."
"So, Miss Officer Jenny, is this case considered closed?"
Vinnie asked Officer Jenny with a mixture of relief and fear. She was relieved to finally be free from further interrogation, but worried that Officer Jenny's hasty closure might leave some chilling hidden danger within the Forest Mansion.
“Of course not, Miss Vinnie.”
Officer Jenny, however, waved her index finger in front of the girl—
"I also intend to continue to thoroughly uncover the secrets hidden in this bloodstained head—in my own name."
"And what are you planning to do now?"
Meidan, who had been reeling from her self-loathing and speaking recklessly, stood before Officer Jenny again, accompanied by Neil.
Previously hiding in the corner, Zina saw everyone gathered together again. Worried about being ostracized, she mustered her courage and also tiptoed behind the group.
"Although I'm not a police officer or a detective, I am Officer Jenny, aren't I? If Officer Jenny's visit fails to bring justice, wouldn't it be just like Blastoise putting all its energy into launching a 'Water Cannon,' only to have the skill completely miss its target? Wouldn't that be incredibly disappointing?"
The minute hand on the living room clock had already passed twelve o'clock. Officer Jenny, having completed her task ahead of schedule, smiled and uttered the conclusion that perfectly matched Zhu Lan's guess—
"Professor Medan, Mr. Hayden, your feat of persisting in your ideals on a risky path and creating bionic robots is truly admirable. Director Hayden's method of accumulating small achievements into a large project is also eye-opening. However, in your narrative, haven't you secretly buried a trap that could easily lead people astray?"
"I don't know what you're talking about." This time, it was Hayden, who had been calm and composed all along, who was now sweating profusely.
"Your experiment to create a bionic robot should have ended two years ago, right?"