As soon as she heard this, Manda returned to her original hesitant look.

"..."

Because I thought Manda would definitely tell her, I just lowered my head patiently and waited.

"...the hidden interpersonal relationships of the deceased...I...I can't find out, I...failed."

Finally said it...

But what nonsense was she saying?

"Huh? It's only been a day, and you gave up so quickly?"

"No, no! It's...it's force majeure..."

Force majeure? Earthquake? Tsunami? Or should we rush to buy limited edition comics?

"What happened?"

"The police department is no longer able to provide help."

"Police station?"

"The director received an order early yesterday morning - to complete the verification of the citizens' information within one month."

"..."

"The workload is huge. No one is allowed to enter the data room, archives, and intelligence office except those involved in verification... Even the seniors responsible for testing have been mobilized...

”

"Huh?"

"I have searched all the seniors I can find, but none of them can help me. As for the director... he is not someone I can meet if I want to..."

Well...after all, Manda's qualifications as a trainee police officer are there.

"I can't get any more information, but this is necessary to find out the hidden interpersonal relationships of the deceased..."

Manda's words were like a flood of venting, which made my mood a mess.

"Can't find anything?"

"Well..."

Manda lowered her head.

I am very aware of the importance of the police department to the case.

Whether it was the autopsy report or Schimmel's lifetime information, Manda only learned about it through the police station.

In addition, inspections related to the case must also rely on the professional inspection personnel of the police station.

Is this happening again after the shortage of police officers...

"If I were to act alone... it would take a lot of time to investigate one by one through the deceased's superficial social circle, and it would take a lot of time to find the appropriate logic among the numerous information.

It still takes a lot of time to reason about hidden interpersonal relationships alone..."

...This guy's thinking is still quite clear.

"Oh~~ Then you are going to go bald thinking about it?"

Ignoring my teasing, Manda's eyes were as gloomy as if she hadn't slept for several days, and she analyzed pessimistically:

"Besides, even if these tasks are completed, there are still many things that need to be done... All the work in the future can only be done by oneself. Fingerprints cannot be detected, blood types cannot be confirmed, and...

.Haha...hahaha..."

...Oops, she gave up on herself.

"Well... Even so, there is still something we can do..."

Manda raised her head, blinked, and looked at me with dull eyes.

"It turns out there is something you can do..."

...Obviously I was comforting her, but it was me who was hurt mentally?

"...Please don't be so surprised, okay? I'm just trying to comfort you."

I won’t meddle in my own business next time.

At this time, the waiter brought the meals we ordered.

"You...you really don't care? I...even failed to do such a thing?"

"This... Anyway, let's eat it quickly. It won't be good if it gets cold."

I mean dinner.

Hunger no longer allows me to think about those relatively distant problems.

"...You are really big-hearted."

"This is a stomach problem, right?"

"Alas..."

Manda sighed and then picked up the tableware.

......

"Anyway, the verification work will only occupy the police station for one month, and we have two months."

After taking care of the most urgent stomach needs, I wiped my mouth and spoke slowly.

Although I still couldn't accept the fact that the police station was occupied for a month, I decided to calm Manda's mood first.

As of now, she is the only one who can provide the greatest help.

So she must stay motivated to solve the case.

For my bounty in two months... no, to ensure my safety in two months, Manda is indispensable.

"Listen up, Manda, the police station's information is secondary, the most important thing is the ability of the investigators."

"You mean...everything depends on you?"

"How is that possible! I'm referring to you, aren't you also a case handler?"

What’s wrong with this person’s level of understanding?

"But...I can't even find the hidden interpersonal relationships of the deceased."

"That kind of thing is dispensable. Besides, whether hidden interpersonal relationships exist or not is still a question... I think your giving up is absolutely correct even if it is forced."

"Really, really?"

"It's absolutely true."

"...Okay."

Brainwashing successful.

Beautiful.

So, I said to Manda who had returned to normal:

"However, due to the emergency situation at the police station, the separate operations will be temporarily canceled... Starting from tomorrow, you and I will go to investigate Schimmel's social circle."

"Well..."

"...What's wrong with you?"

"I always feel that it's a bit hot."

"Huh?"

"Especially when I think about being given orders by someone like you."

"What do you mean by 'a person like you'..."
Chapter completed!