In the PSF and PMSG meeting room inside the White House, 10:38 A.M.
Let me first explain what the Prime Minister and I have talked about. Superintendent Kiyotaka said coldly, clearing his throat.
Go on, that's what I've been waiting to hear! Captain Yuu said authoritatively, crossing his arms in his chest.
The Prime Minister have received a death threat from a enigma who calls themselves "Crimson Butterfly" it is implied in the email that they're going to do something to "expose" him and they also preapred a "present" specifically for him. Superintendent Kiyotaka said coldly.
What? Why didn't he said anything to me immediately? Captain Yuu said coldly, clenching his fists.
Please, calm down! Vice Captain Ryusei said hesitantly.
Well, in that case, we should just cancel the parade, right? Vice Superintendent Kyoko said calmly, letting out a sigh.
Knowing the Prime Minister he will definitely refuse to do that, that's also obviously the reason why we're conducting this meeting in the first place. Captain Yuu said coldly with a scowl.
That's right, you're smart after all! Superintendent Kiyotaka said sarcastically.
Shut the hell up, don't ever compare me to yourself! Captain Yuu said infuriating.
Captain, now is not the time! Vice Captain Ryusei said hesitantly.
You shut it too! Captain Yuu said irritatingly.
Vice Superintendent Kyoko clears her throat.
We only have less than an hour now, we can't afford to waste any more time with your nonsensical banters you two! Take this matters seriously and get to work! Both of you are leaders at least act like one! Vice Superintendent Kyoko said authoritatively.
Superintendent Kiyotaka stomps his feet on the ground and everyone stayed still in their seats.
So, does anyone have any suggestions? Superintendent Kiyotaka said expectantly.
First, let's start with you providing us what exactly is the contents of the email. Captian Yuu said calmly, letting out a sigh.
That's right, there might be some hidden clues in there! Vice Captain Ryusei said hesitantly.
Alright, I'll share the message to all of you. Superintendent Kiyotaka said calmly, clearing his throat.
No other noises, listen carefully! Captain Yuu said authoritatively.
Go on, Superintendent. Vice Superintendent Kyoko said calmly, patting his back.
The message said "SO THIS IS ANOTHER ONE OF YOUR STUPID PROPAGANDAS? LAUGHABLE. AS USUAL, THIS IS ONLY FOR YOUR OWN GAIN, RIGHT? BECAUSE THAT'S ALL YOU ARE A MANIPULATIVE PIECE OF CRAP WHO KNOWS NOTHING OTHER THAN MAKING HIMSELF WORTHY WITH THE HARD EARNED MONEY OF THE PEOPLE. REMEMBER THIS, EDAWARA, I KNOW WHO YOU REALLY ARE AND WHATEVER SHOW YOU PUT ON IN PUBLIC YOU CAN'T HIDE YOUR TRUE NATURE BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT YOU REALLY ARE...AND I KNOW WHAT YOU REALLY ARE...LET ME BE CLEAR THOUGH, THIS IS A WARNING SHOT FOR YOU AND YOUR CRONIES, I AM GIVING YOU A CHANCE NOW, CANCEL THE PARADE...OR YOU WILL RECEIVE THE PRESENT THAT I HAVE PREPARED JUST FOR YOU...KABOOM...
—CRIMSON BUTTERFLY, THE ONE WHO WILL END YOUR REIGN—" That's what it said! Superintendent Kiyotaka said calmly.
It seems to me that this is a normal message. Vice Captain Ryusei said hesitantly.
The "Kaboom" part implies that there will be a bomb going off somewhere along the way, I don't know where and when but I had the mechanics double check the vehicles especially the very vehicle that Prime Minister and his Party will use. Superintendent Kiyotaka said calmly, crossing his arms in his chest.
But, that may also be a red herring to what is really about to unfold. A distraction to make us stray and unsuspecting about what really is about to happen and what really is the nature of this "Surprise". It can be an assassination or something else, that a complete possibility at this point because we don't know the nature of the "present". Captain Yuu said coldly.
That's right, we should think of any possibilities and be flexible if we focused on just one threat we may not see the others. Superintendent Kiyotaka said authoritatively.
So, let's say that it is really a bomb, Is there a way for us to know where and when will it be detonated? Vice Superintendent Kyoko said expectantly.
There's nothing here that implies the location of it, it will be hard to track it down. Vice Captain Ryusei said hesitantly.
Just to be sure, Superintendent...Vice Superintendent Kyoko said hesitantly.
What do you suggest, Kyoko? Superintendent Kiyotaka asks curiously.
Why don't we send it to your niece? She is our Ace Detective in the PSF she might come up with something! Vice Superintendent Kyoko said hesitantly.
No, she's still under suspension! We can't let her participate into this and I won't let her. Superintendent Kiyotaka said authoritatively.
But, that's our best bet right now! Vice Superintendent Kyoko said hesitantly.
No, we won't use someone who is suspended in their duties. Superintendent Kiyotaka said coldly.
You really are an overprotective by the book uncle. Vice Superintendent Kyoko said, letting out a sigh of defeat.
If that's you think the best course of action do it, if that person you are talking about can help us right now, then go and do it. Captain Yuu said authoritatively.
No, it's nothing! Superintendent Kiyotaka said sarcastically.
There he goes again. Captian Yuu said irritatingly.
So, we are back on square one, huh? Vice Captain Ryusei said warily.
We have to find out the true nature of that "present", we have to make sure that it's a bomb, and lastly, we have to determine where they attempt to make it happen and come up with a strategy to mitigate it! Captain Yuu said irritatingly, slamming his fists in the desk.
This Crimson Butterfly sure is smart, I am sure that whoever they are, they've planned this attack for a long time! Vice Superintendent Kyoko said warily.
Now, there's a lot of work to do! Superintendent Kiyotaka said irritatingly.
What should we do? Vice Captain Ryusei said hesitantly.
For now, Kyoko, please call the headquarters and assign everyone to check every corners of Neo-Tokyo for any bombs and suspicious people leave nothing unchecked! Superintendent Kiyotaka said authoritatively.
Right away! Vice Superintendent Kyoko said confidently.
There's also a possibility that there is a threat here inside the White House. Ryusei, have our men inspect everyone and everything within the white house except the VIP suites and the Prime Minister's and his family's rooms! Captain Yuu said authoritatively.
Yes, sir! Vice Captain Ryusei said warily.
Now, it's just the two of us, huh? Superintendent Kiyotaka said sarcastically.
Let's come up with a security measures to avoid such a mess, we only have limited time in our hands so I am prety sure that we won't be able to prepare that long. If we fail then we fail, let's just at least try to save as many as we can and mitigate the damage that can be done. We don't have time now to be thinking about the nature of that "present" pretty sure that the culprit timed the sending of that email and have anticipated this chaos. Captain Yuu said coldly, standing next to Kiyotaka.
That's right, that's the only thing that we can do right now. Superintendent Kiyotaka said calmly, clenching his fists tightly.
"I know that asking for Kaede is our best bet at least but I can't have her involve now especially with her recent involvement in a high profile case that almost caused her everything, that's why I suspended her I can't drag her into this right now." Superintendent Kiyotaka taught to himself, gritting his teeth.
"10:55 A.M? The time of the parade commencement is nearing we can't waste any more time standing here and staring in this metropolis for nothing!" Captain Yuu taught to himself, rubbing his temple aggressively.
Let's brainstorm! They've said in unison.
In the Sadojima Residence, 10:56 A.M.
I am so bored! I want this suspension to end now. Kaede said coldly, aggressively controlling the joystick of her controller.
"Game Over"
Damn it, I got distracted for a moment! I lost the game. Kaede said coldly, slamming the controller on the floor.
Kaede lets out a sigh of frustration.
What should I do? Kaede said anxiously, laying herself down on her bed.
Suddenly, her phone vibrates.
What could it be this time? I am pretty sure that I didn't ordered anything. Kaede said calmly, letting out a big yawn.
"I just realize that I still don't have any amount of sleep for almost 2 days now, huh?" Kaede taught to herself.
She opens the email.
Oh, Vice Superintendent? Kaede mutters to herself.
She reads the contents of the email.
Moments later...
Well, well, finally something productive to be done while I am in this long exhausting suspension. Kaede said coldly, forming a cold smirk in her face.
"It's showtime."
—END OF CHAPTER 4, TO BE CONTINUED—