chsdbacks Chapter 195 The Case That Arrived at the Flying Speed
Chapter 195 The Case That Arrived at the Flying Speed
Chapter 205 The Case That Arrives at the Flying Speed
The client's husband and a young, beautiful woman got out of the same taxi and walked into a high-end Pokémon-themed restaurant one after the other.
They seemed to have made a reservation beforehand; after greeting the waiter, they went straight to a secluded seat deep inside the restaurant.
The two were chatting intimately, neither of them noticing the private investigator who had arrived earlier at the table in front of them.
Perhaps it was the partition screen in the restaurant that made them feel safe, because the two of them boldly sat side by side, and placed the Pokémon they brought on the seats at the other end.
The man's Pokémon is an Emolga, while the woman's partner is a Bubble Squirrel. The two rodent-like Pokémon hopped out of their Poké Balls and immediately snuggled together affectionately...
Sometimes things like that happen.
As if she had an eye in the back of her head, Azure knew what was happening behind her back and pieced together the details of the affair in her mind.
The bonds formed between Pokémon can also influence the life trajectory of their trainers. The friendship between two Pokémon brings together a man and a woman who were originally colleagues, and they develop a relationship that goes beyond friendship... If the man were not married, this would probably be a beautiful story.
However, it is too early to draw any conclusions.
The female detective was very professional, hypnotically reminding herself repeatedly that before reaching a final conclusion, a detective could prepare countless reasoning approaches, but must never let these preconceived subjective guesses affect rational judgment.
A married husband dining with a young woman does not necessarily equate to infidelity; there might be misunderstandings that the young woman is unaware of...
Incidentally, the client's husband informed his wife this morning that he would not be coming home.
The reason given was a company dinner.
Azure sipped the iced water brought to her by the waiter, stroking the red neck feathers of the Archaeopteryx while continuing to observe the situation at the table diagonally behind her using the reflection of the metal cutlery on the table.
—Ah, they kissed.
They started eating before the appetizers were even served.
It seems there is no misunderstanding.
Kissing is initiated by the man; the way he looks around before making a move is disgusting.
The Pokémon sitting opposite the two showed no surprise whatsoever, appearing completely unfazed... as if this was the norm for their interactions.
The image of the client's disheartened face seemed to float into her mind. Azure silently moved the spoon to another angle, no longer checking what was happening behind her.
A soft rustling sound came from the curtains beside her. Azure turned slightly, and a moment later, a small, entirely yellow insect crawled down from the crevice. It was a Ditto that had "transformed" into an electric bug—it was the key to this tracking operation.
Under the cover of its azure body, Ditto transformed back into purple slime. It spat out a black machine the size of a matchbox from its mouth—a tiny portable camera.
After regaining control of the camera that contained crucial evidence, the girl did not examine it on the spot but instead stuffed it directly into her pocket.
Among the detective's photography equipment, there were even more advanced covert cameras than this black matchbox, but Azure deliberately chose this low-resolution model.
This was a minor adjustment made for the safety of the detective's activities. Because the shooting angle was from the ceiling above, even if the matter were investigated later, the other party would only think that they were accidentally captured by the restaurant's surveillance cameras, and would not suspect that the photo was actually taken secretly, let alone associate it with a private investigator's surveillance.
At this point, the commission has been essentially completed.
Tomorrow I'll submit a written case report to the client. As for the secretly taken photos, I'll hand them over in person when the client pays the commission. That way, it'll be safer for both of us.
As for today, the detective is off work, so let's enjoy the delicious food served in front of us.
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Well, in terms of the result, I didn't expect the food at that restaurant to be so delicious.
The Carlos-style creamy macaroni was delicious and the accompanying mushroom soup was excellent value for money, completely offsetting the disillusionment brought on by the investigation into the infidelity case.
The Pokémon's meal looked quite lavish, consisting of a large amount of energy cubes and berry sweets. Although it was unclear what they tasted like, Eevee and the others seemed to be enjoying their meal very much. Even Archaeopteryx showed a rare expression other than its deadpan look for a moment.
After leaving the restaurant, Azure didn't put the Pokémon back into their Poké Balls. Instead, she carried Eevee, Ditto on her shoulder, and Archaeopteryx on her head as she strolled towards the office.
The city of Feiyun is brightly lit at night, and strolling through the bustling streets with friends is a unique and enjoyable experience.
And just then—the first case that Azure had been waiting for arrived in a flash.
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Back in the Kanto hunting grounds, Azure had a terrible experience of being targeted by a wild Tauros.
Once provoked, the stubborn Bull Pokémon will launch a relentless "Tackle" attack until either it or its opponent is unable to continue. Its pack members, seeing this, will not only refrain from intervening but will also raise their horns and join in the chase with equal fervor.
At the time, Azure, still a novice, was unaware of Tauros' protective nature and recklessly threw a Hunting Ball at the smallest member of the herd, resulting in it being chased for several kilometers by a large group of enraged Tauros. It was only with the help of the powerful leader Pokémon in the Safari Zone that it narrowly escaped death by hiding in a Kangaskhan's pouch.
Whenever she recalled that scene, those bloodshot bull eyes, like thorns in her back, would send a chill down the girl's spine...
Today, on the bustling night market streets of Hezhong Feiyun City, she felt that same thorny sense of crisis again—the feeling of something cutting through the air, gradually approaching, and finally rushing towards her.
Where did the enemy come from?
A vehicle driving on the road? The alleyway behind you? A customer in a shop? Or a Poison-type Pokémon under a manhole cover?
The girl subconsciously commanded her Pokémon, making Eevee and Ditto surround her in battle mode, while she still looked around warily.
However, the two little guys, who were suddenly sent to the ground, looked at each other with puzzled expressions, completely unaware of what their trainer was so nervous about.
"I sensed someone watching us! We're being watched! Eevee, why are you so relaxed? Where did your 'Awareness' ability go?!"
Bilan forced herself to calm down and desperately analyzed the current situation. She was familiar with the streets here. She and Douzi had walked through this place when she first came to the Union. Although there were a few poorly decorated residential buildings here, the overall security was not chaotic. Otherwise, there would not be such a lively crowd here at night.
—Based on this, the chances of the attackers being thugs or robbers are not high.
So, could it be that my surveillance investigation was discovered? Or are criminals connected to the Plasma Group coming to seek revenge?
No, neither.
The girl ruled out both possibilities one after another.
It's impossible that the cheating husband's electric squirrel could have made Azure feel such a strong sense of crisis; and even if Team Plasma had its eye on her, the detective assistant who stayed behind, it's unlikely that they would have attacked her on a crowded street.
So what exactly is going on?
"Guwawa—"
Just as Azure's reasoning was getting stuck in a maze, the primordial bird sitting on Azure's head suddenly cried out.
Blue wings drooped down and touched the girl's cheek.
Then, Archaeopteryx spread one wing and pointed to the night sky above its head.
"You want me to... look up at the sky?"
The girl raised her head, looking just as bewildered as Eevee and Ditto had been before.
What I saw was a dense matrix of office building lights... and a huge black shadow.
The shadowy figure, backlit, hurtled straight toward the azure sky, just like a raging Tauros soaring through the air!
"Ibu, prepare to use..."
The girl was about to give the command to unleash a move, but then abruptly stopped herself. Eevee, who was just about to battle, looked at its trainer with renewed confusion.
There are no coincidences without a reason in this world.
A Pokémon flying in the night sky, Eevee's "Aura of Danger" being nullified, and the location they're currently in... if these three elements combine...
"Phew—so that's how it is."
Azure breathed a sigh of relief, her whole body relaxed, and she stopped pacing around in panic. She calmly watched the dark shadow that was rapidly growing larger in her field of vision.
"Buyi~"
As the distance closed, the outline of the shadow gradually became clear. At this point, even Eevee fully understood the situation before him and couldn't help but let out a surprised cry.
The creature rushing towards us under the cover of night was a majestic, valiant eagle.
The valiant eagle, of course, had no intention of attacking the acting detective. It carefully flew down in front of Azure, lowered its body, which was as tall as a person, and drooped its head with its white crest feathers.
"You must be that brave eagle that fell from the high-rise building last time. You've recovered very well."
Azure stroked the beige feathers behind the crest of the other, comforting the warrior who had once loyally charged straight to the ground.
What happened to the family that raised the Warrior Eagles?
Just as this question arose in Bilan's mind, a small figure emerged from the nearby crowd.
"She really is a detective older sister! And there's Ibu from back then too!"
A familiar voice reached her ears, and a little boy of about preschool age reappeared before Bilan. He was dressed the same as when Bilan first saw him, still wearing loose pajamas unsuitable for going out—it seemed he had rushed out of the house again.
"Warrior Eagle and I have always wanted to thank the big sister. When we saw her at home today, we immediately ran down! And we actually met her!"
Having experienced the tragic incident of the elf falling from the building, the child seems to have matured a little. At least in front of outsiders, he has changed his address for the elf from "Eagle Eagle" to the full name of Warrior Eagle. From a psychological perspective, this shows the boy's efforts to overcome his willfulness.
The little boy tried his best to explain the situation while bowing deeply to the azure sky, just like a brave eagle.
“Uh…didn’t you already thank me back at the hospital?” Bilan said, recalling.
"At that time, all I said was sorry."
The child answered very seriously.
“You are the savior of the Warriors Eagles. Only Mom thanked you. I regretted it for a long time.”
"Alright, alright." The acting detective placed his hands on the heads of the warrior eagle and the little boy respectively. "I accept your thanks. Now, let's cheer up."
Despite the girl's efforts to act like a mature and dignified adult, the boy and his pet couldn't help but stare blankly when the boy and the warrior eagle actually raised their heads.
What they saw was a pair of seemingly emotionless, dead fish eyes—the very same Archaeopteryx that remained silently perched atop its azure head.
They hadn't noticed it much in the darkness, mistaking it for some kind of unusual headdress. But now, up close, it was undeniably strange. The warrior eagle froze, and the little boy instinctively took two steps back.
The atmosphere became somewhat awkward without anyone noticing.
Fortunately, the female detective was unaware of this awkward situation.
She was simply amused by the situation—she never expected to run into someone involved in an incident that happened a few months ago on the street.
No, it should be said that he had only stepped into this neighborhood again today. Just as Kentaro guards his territory, the Warrior Eagle and this boy who likes to look out the window also regard the scenery under the sky in this area as their "hunting ground," which is why they were able to find themselves so quickly.
"By the way, detective sister."
The little boy suddenly became awkward and hesitant, and it was unclear what he wanted to do.
Under the curious gaze of the blue-eyed child, the child tilted his little face up—
"I have an important case that I would like to entrust to you."
Sometimes things like that happen.