[Joker: Patterns on alloys? 】

[KID: Yes, this is a pattern that I have observed in my limited collection process. Each of their patterns is not repeated, and even if it has been smelted and cast into other shapes, as long as it is melted again, the pattern that belongs to it will inevitably appear. 】

[Joker: An indelible pattern...... Just like DNA? 】

[KID: Not too much. And they can be combined with each other to form a continuous pattern. 】

[Joker: So you're collecting their patterns, trying to put together a complete picture.] 】

[KID: That's pretty much what it means.] 】

Looking at the conversation on the screen, Tang Ze tapped the paper in his hand with his fingertips and fell into thought.

Although I don't know why Kidd is busy looking for X alloy in this world, the purpose of Kuroba Kaito is still relatively clear, except for a few times out of personal hobbies and interests, as well as Suzuki Kishijiro's provocation, most of the time he is tracking down the disappearance of the Black Feather Thief.

The things that can make him so concerned must be inseparable from his father.

Black Feather Thief One, also in contact with Alloy X?

Or is his disappearance actually related to this thing?

It's like the ultimate answer to the world......

I couldn't help but have some complaints in my heart, but Tang Ze didn't forget Kidd, who was still waiting for his reply.

[Joker: Then this piece in my hand may be an exception...... It has no pattern. 】

【KID：？ Is it not, or is it melted so you can't see it? 】

[Joker: It hasn't, when it exists in the form of fragments, it's not patterned.] 】

【KID：。 】

After replying to a full stop, Kidd's side fell silent for a moment, not knowing if he was checking something.

Tang Ze also put down his mobile phone for the time being, and spread it out on the sofa.

It's just a physical examination, and there are no damaging items, just a few more tubes of blood from him, although some items toss people a little, and cooperate with the doctor's requirements, so as not to tire him out.

But this feeling of being escorted for inspection is still difficult to strain.

Especially the feeling of a group of people surrounding him and quietly watching him enter the instrument...... It's like coming to see a pediatrician, and the seven aunts and eight aunts are staring at the doctor with fierce eyes, asking questions one by one, it's too difficult.

It's just a physical examination, and you can't find your abnormalities just by physical examination! At most, the physical fitness will be a little too healthy!

Why did Valley-Zero judge that he would definitely refuse? He looks like a bear child who likes to skip the doctor.

Thinking of the scene of being carried to the infirmary by a group of big men, Tang Ze couldn't help but close his eyes.

"I've been waiting." The confinement door finally opened, and Dr. Kurahashi, who was wearing glasses, walked into the office with a smile, "What, are you sleepy?" ”

"That's not going to happen, it's just one project after another, and I'm a little dizzy." Tang Ze hurriedly sat up straight and looked at Dr. Kurahashi wearing glasses sitting down opposite him, "So, Dr. Kurahashi, are you a psychotherapist in Group Zero?" ”

"Part-time." Kurahashi pushed the glasses on the bridge of his nose, "Although our authority is not low, and the level of funding is not bad, it is still too much to have a special psychologist for a single class......

"Psychologist in multiple departments?" Tang Ze asked curiously, "Isn't Group Zero a high requirement for confidentiality?" ”

has been undercover for so many years, and the work handover is smooth, at least the level of secrecy of the public security is better than that of the organization, right?

Oh, considering that Curasona broke through the empty door, he rushed to the most important computer room of the public security as if he had entered a no-man's land......

Not necessarily, it's hard to say.

"No, it's a psychiatrist." Kurahashi shook his finger, "I'm a surgeon myself. However, although I have not been trained in the direction of adolescent psychological problems, I am also a certified full-time psychotherapist. ”

Tang Ze raised his head and maintained a positive mental outlook: "I understand the situation, and I will try my best to cooperate with you." So, what's the problem? ”

"Don't be so nervous." Kurahashi smiled gently, "You're the youngest patient I've ever received...... After all, the people I am responsible for dealing with in the special high school are informants and special witnesses in complicated situations like you, and it is very difficult to meet minors. Today's situation is very special for you, and it is also the first time for me, so take it easy and have a casual chat, it is just a simple exchange. ”

He put down the blank piece of record paper in his hand and walked to the coffee machine behind him: "I just asked Lower Valley, you prefer to drink sweetened lattes, right?" ”

"Mm-hmm, is it okay to put four sugar cubes?" Tang Ze quickly swept the coffee bean package in the cabinet on the side, and asked without hesitation, "The milk can be less." ”

Most people feel stressed when facing a psychiatrist, especially a police psychiatrist...... But no matter which condition it is, it doesn't make sense to Tang Ze.

He was so familiar with the feeling that it felt like home.

Kurahashi paused when he pressed the button: "...... Although there is nothing wrong with your dental check-up, it is better to eat less sugar. ”

"Three pieces, then." Tang Ze is as good as a stream.

"Mr. Tsugatani......" Sitting in front of the only monitoring screen in the psychological treatment room, Kazami Yu also heard that he couldn't hold back his words here, "Are you sure that Tang Ze has not participated in a similar psychological assessment?" In this state, why don't you be nervous......"

"I'm sure." Holding a thick stack of physical examination reports in his hand, he looked up at the screen, "He has received a lot of professional treatment, but it was before the age of 10, and I don't think this kind of treatment experience can make him so comfortable with a psychiatrist." ”

Looking at Tang Ze, whose body language was calm and soothing in the picture, Kazami Yuya was silent for a while.

It's no wonder that Mr. Shibuyani thinks it is necessary to bring him over for a check-up.

It was too relaxed, there was no nervousness, and he even began to bargain with Kurahashi, who he met for the first time, trying to ask for an extra piece of candy......

It's the first time I've seen a child of this age, and his psychological quality is so unbelievably good.

A result that is too perfect is more suspicious than a slight flaw.

"How?" Kurahashi's voice came from the side, "Police coffee is generally not very good, so this is my personal thing...... Not bad, right? ”

"Well, it tastes good." Tang Ze, who had tasted it, smiled and nodded.

Generally speaking, monitoring equipment should not be installed in a place like the treatment room, but after all, they are the special service department responsible for intelligence, and the blind spot of the monitoring may bring potential safety hazards.

These images require a high level of permission, and not everyone can access them. Anyway, the valley zero did not hesitate to call.

"Okay, then I'll think about where we start...... Sitting down across from Tang Ze, Dr. Kurahashi picked up the paperboard with the white paper in his hand, thought about it, and said as he began to write, "Let's talk about the scar on your body first, this is the content of the special instructions...... Of course, if you are resistant, you can refuse to answer. The existence of phantom pain is not a casual joke of yours, right? ”

"Well, it's true that there will be a phantom pain."

"Does it hurt so much?"

"No, it's just that there will be a slight swelling of pain inside. It usually lasts about half a minute. ”

"The location of the injury is a bit peculiar, but I haven't found it in your past medical records. When was this injury? Was it an accident, or was there any special case? ”

“…… A few months ago, there were some conflicts with people. ”

"A few months ago? Exactly? ”

"I almost forgot, Team Zero seriously investigated me early on...... Well, well, when I'm in custody because of the case. ”

The sound of "rustling" pencil writing pauses briefly for a few seconds.

"Sure enough." Tapping the table in front of him with his knuckles, he said unexpectedly, "The organization did something to Tang Ze during that period. ”

"Consistent with what we're looking for." Kazami Yuya nodded in agreement, "Those hooligans who provoked trouble deliberately caused him external injuries, in order to give him a reason to be temporarily taken out of the detention center for medical parole. ”

"But Tang Ze's records in the detention center and the diagnosis and treatment records have not reported this." Gu Ling's face turned cold, "Tang Ze himself, I don't remember either." ”

(End of chapter)