Fushimi Roku received another order from his superiors, Kinosaki Shoujin commanded him to rush to the site, never mind the kidnapping case now, as the anti-terrorism operation needed his assistance.

Fushimi Roku coughed dryly a few times, claiming he was seriously ill and could not leave for the time being.

Usually, Kinosaki Shoujin didn't say much when Fushimi Roku pulled this trick. He'd either rest or approve leave... But now, with hundreds of people in the command center watching Kinosaki Shoujin, and Chief Kujo staring daggers at him, he certainly wouldn't let Fushimi Roku get away with vagueness.

"If you don't come, just wait to be dismissed!" Kinosaki Shoujin roared.

"What, there's such a good thing?" Fushimi Roku replied.

He indeed didn't want to work much anymore, and the main reason he stayed at the Police Department was because Minamoto Tamako didn't want him to resign.

If Fushimi Roku resigned voluntarily, Minamoto Tamako would definitely complain, and might even pull a "Xiao He Chases Han Xin under the Moon" or "Diao Chan's Charm Confusing Lu Bu" stunt. Just thinking about it gave him a headache, he might as well just muddle through like this.

But if he was dismissed, it'd be different. Minamoto Tamako wouldn't bother him, she'd only go bother Chief Kikuchi.

Kujo Yua snatched the phone away, her face cold as she said, "If you don't come, I'll send her instead."

Fushimi Roku was stunned, understanding that the 'she' Kujo Yua referred to was Minamoto Tamako. He didn't expect Kujo Yua to be so ruthless, sending her own daughter into the line of fire as cannon fodder.

But he reconsidered, figuring that with Kujo Yua's personality, she was probably bluffing. This woman was cunning and not to be fully believed.

"Then just let her go, I trust her, she'll handle it well."

After Fushimi Roku said this, he hung up and blocked the number, not giving Kujo Yua a chance to explode.

Never in his life would he have guessed, Kujo Yua wasn't calling him to defuse a bomb, she was calling him to soothe a dog.

Furthermore, Fushimi Roku really couldn't leave now, with only two hours before noon, when Uesugi Shion would call again, and he needed to stay put.

If he didn't fight back, he'd just keep being led by the nose by Uesugi Shion.

On the other side, Kujo Yua wasn't as furious as Fushimi Roku imagined. She finished smoking another cigarette, lit a new one, not having time for anger, leaving accountability for later, as she had to focus all her attention on defusing the bomb now.

The command center was particularly quiet, only the ticking of the countdown clock could be heard, the bomb squad and criminal police on the frontline waiting for her instructions.

Kujo Yua exhaled the smoke and sighed deeply, her voice low:

"Call Tamako in."

Kinosaki Shoujin was taken aback, unable to stop himself from advising: "How about we send someone to bring Fujimura-kun… Miss Yu Zi might not be able to handle such pressure."

"Didn't she claim she was prepared?" Kujo Yua's fingers trembled, "From the day she joined, I was also prepared."

"But..." Kinosaki Shoujin still wanted to persuade further.

"Where is Officer Minamoto from Tokyo Nakaoka Police Station's Criminal Division?!" Kujo Yua shouted, "Get her here!!"

The director gave Kinosaki Shoujin a push, and the two saluted simultaneously, bowed, turned, and called Minamoto Tamako to notify her to come to the site.

Minamoto Tamako, upon hearing she was assigned another task, was overjoyed and repeatedly promised to assist.

With no patrol car available at the police station, she had to take a taxi to Sunshine City, getting stopped once by the traffic police who were under lockdown. Upon showing her badge and stating she was on duty, they let her through.

By the time Minamoto Tamako arrived on-site, it was already 10:30.

Kujo Yua did not meet her, instead hiding inside the command vehicle, leaning against the compartment smoking alone. Things had developed to this point, and she regretted somewhat, but had no intention of evading responsibility, she was staying in the compartment mainly to avoid her daughter affecting her judgment.

Chief Kikuchi explained the situation to Minamoto Tamako, who was taken aback and instinctively asked: "Why would the terrorists kidnap my Jun?"

Jun should be in the pet hospital receiving treatment for his intestines!

Could it be the terrorists were veterinarians? Planning to torture small animals in this way?

Kinosaki Shoujin indicated the terrorist motives were unclear, the focus should remain on defusing the bomb. To improve the chances of a successful defusion, they had to bring Minamoto Tamako here, for her to soothe her pet dog, making it cooperate with the doctors for surgery, to extract the wires hidden in its body.

"Officer Minamoto, do you have the confidence to make your pet dog cooperate with the doctors for surgery?" Kinosaki Shoujin was no longer calling her Tamako, but 'Officer Minamoto': "If not, then it's best not to take unnecessary risks..."

"I can try," Minamoto Tamako replied earnestly, "Jun is quite obedient, he'll understand me."

Kinosaki Shoujin was at a loss for words, regretting not bringing Watanabe Shun, who might have persuaded this mother and daughter.

Now, Watanabe Shun and Moriyama Yasurou were barricading the outer perimeter, without any authority to participate in command operations.

Minamoto Tamako noticed Chief Kikuchi's worried expression, she forced a light smile, saying: "I want to save Jun, no one is forcing me to do this."

With words said to this extent, she had no choice but to follow through.

Guided by Kujo Yua through the intercom, everyone suited Minamoto Tamako and the veterinarian in bomb suits. The two of them carried a blast shield and medical kit, entering the underground parking lot one after the other.

Before Minamoto Tamako's arrival, the command center had already worked on the veterinarian's mindset, more or less threatening and coaxing, leaving him no other choice.

At this moment, the entire mall had lost power, with red emergency lights illuminating the basement level, creating an especially eerie atmosphere.

Minamoto Tamako saw the heavy equipment and the broken wall surface. Three people stood at the wall, blocking the entrance, preventing Jun from sneaking out.

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