He tried to save the fallen girls, but they came after him instead.

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"Men need an ID card invitation, but women can just come in whenever they want?" Shirakawa asked.

"Yes, sir."

Is this discrimination?

"Then I'll go down, Xiaobai." Jackie waved with a smile and was about to walk down when Baichuan stopped her.

"What, are you jealous of me?"

"No, Jackie, I'm worried about you going down alone."

"What's the big deal? I'm just going down to take a look. It's nothing."

Hearing the principal and the others talking, Shirakawa realized how terrifying these people were. The blond-haired bastards in this world could always use all sorts of unpredictable methods to corrupt girls.

It's impossible to let Jackie act alone.

Jackie was unaware of the reason behind it all; she simply assumed that there were more exciting bars or private venues downstairs.

"Jackie, listen to me, don't go, it's too dangerous." Bai Chuan grabbed Jackie's shoulder, looking directly into her eyes.

Jackie could sense Shirakawa's seriousness.

“Okay, alright,” Jackie agreed and turned to leave.

The two found an empty table and sat down.

"So, what do we do now? Should we wait for them to come out?" Jackie asked.

Hmm~ Shirakawa glanced at the time; it was almost evening.

Tomorrow is Monday, and I have to get up early for class. Wasting time here is not a good idea.

Shirakawa turned on his phone and secretly started recording.

The recording was also sent to Miike Naoko.

Shirakawa: Look at these. The recording is of our school principal talking to people from the Metropolitan Police Department, and the video is of the places they went. Looking at this environment, it doesn't seem like a legal place.

Miike Naeko: Shirakawa, secretly filming or recording in public is illegal, you must know that...

So, the things those blond guys in the butter movie did were all illegal...

This was the first time Shirakawa had heard of it.

Shirakawa: You've already been suspended, do you still care about breaking the law? Go take a look!

Miike Miaozi has accepted the documents.

After a few minutes.

Miike Naoko: That voice belongs to the chief, damn it! I...

When Miike Naeko heard the message that she should be dismissed from her post, she was filled with disappointment and even despair.

She really lost her job completely after that.

Seeing that Miike hadn't replied for a while, Shirakawa could vaguely sense her pain even through the screen.

Yes, Miike's obsession with being a champion of justice was fulfilled through her work as a police officer. So, hearing the chief say that he was going to kick her out of the Metropolitan Police Department must have made her very uncomfortable.

Shirakawa: Miike, actually, being a partner of justice doesn't necessarily mean you have to be a police officer. As long as your words and actions are upright and righteous, you can be considered a partner of justice.

Miike: Thank you for your concern.

Miike Naeko's tears welled up in her eyes, blurring the message on the screen. Tears pattered onto the screen, soaking her phone's keyboard.

Even the last remaining hope has vanished...

Completely losing his job meant all his hard work from childhood to adulthood was in vain.

Although Shirakawa tried to comfort her, the ideal of being a partner in justice was becoming increasingly distant from her.

Shirakawa: If you could do it all over again, would you let Akiyama Yayoi go? Would you swallow your anger and let the criminal escape the law?

Miike Naeko wiped the wet screen with her sleeve and continued sending messages.

Michiko: No.

Shirakawa: Yes, that's why you're a partner of justice. Since you're doing something righteous, what's going against a partner of justice?

Miike: The henchman of evil.

Shirakawa: That's right! They are the henchmen of evil. You were just framed by the chief's henchman. Now I need you to join me in bringing these henchmen to justice. So, my dear Miike, are you willing to fight alongside me?

Miike Naeko's hands trembled uncontrollably as she read the message.

It was as if a lost ship at sea had found its lighthouse.

Yes, even if she doesn't become a police officer, she can still be a partner of justice, a partner of Shirakawa.

Even without this identity, she can still uphold justice and find ways to bring criminals to justice, although it will be more difficult than before.

Miike Naoko: Of course, I will lend you a hand.

Shirakawa: Then I'm relieved.

After this comforting talk, Miike must be feeling a bit better now, and we can discuss countermeasures.

Shirakawa: First of all, can the drugs they mentioned in the recording be used as evidence of their crime?

Miike: It's difficult. If it's just a recording, the media usually doesn't get that much attention. We need to find more substantial evidence.

Shirakawa: What are the negative effects of that drug on users?

Sanchi: Initially, it is roughly equivalent to a potent female eyebrow drug, but it is addictive. Long-term use will cause mental abnormalities, and if left uncontrolled, the person's mental state will deteriorate and collapse.

Shirakawa: I see.

This drug must be eradicated.

Shirakawa: If I post the photos of these people and gambling sites that I took of you online, will law enforcement come and arrest them?

Sanchi: The only legal gambling activities here are pachinko and horse racing. Although casinos have recently been allowed to open in Daban, it's probably not allowed here. Exposing it to the media might be possible, but...

Shirakawa: But what?

Michi: I've seen many people who hang out here. Some are members of parliament, some are company owners, and some are media workers. If you try to expose something, you're likely to come away empty-handed. Besides, it's illegal for non-law enforcement personnel to take photos without permission. They might not get arrested, but you might be the one who gets arrested first.

It turned out to be the case.

The illegal activities on the basement level are minor and can be covered up, so there are no security guards. But if you go down to the basement, it might not be so simple.

Shirakawa kept fiddling with his phone, and Jackie, who had been left out, also came over to look at the phone screen.

"Xiao Bai, you know the police?" Jackie asked in surprise.

"Shh~" Shirakawa looked around warily. "Don't say anything, just watch."

Shirakawa: So how exactly do we expose the media to destroy this place?

Michi: We need more credible evidence, such as ledger details or transaction records.

Shirakawa: I understand.

To gain more information, you need to delve deeper.

Therefore, we still need to find the invitation letter and ID card.

Shirakawa: Then I'll go home first and we'll talk when we meet.

Shirakawa got up and walked towards the door.

"Why did you go back so quickly?" Jackie asked.

Clearly, she was still somewhat unsatisfied with her "adventure" with Shirakawa.

"There's no other way. Without an invitation and ID card, I can't let you go down alone. Who knows what kind of monsters might be coming?"

Shirakawa and Jackie went upstairs and returned to the shopping street.

"Ugh, what a downer. I didn't eat well, and I got caught cheating in the card game. The adventure wasn't as fun as it used to be." Jackie stretched.

However, since Jackie learned more about Shirakawa, this trip wasn't entirely in vain.

"I apologize for your unpleasant experience today, but aside from the cheating incident, a win is a win. Clever Shirakawa saw through everything and defeated clumsy Jackie!" Shirakawa laughed.

"Ugh!" Jackie lightly punched Shirakawa.

"Alright, enough joking around. Seriously, Jackie, don't try to be brave and come to a place like this to investigate alone." Shirakawa's expression turned serious as he gave her a warning.

"Got it! You too, next time you come looking for evidence, you have to call me too."

Jackie didn't want to miss out on something so interesting.

Although dangerous, it was interesting, just like the hypnosis school incident.

"Of course," Shirakawa readily agreed.

With others by his side and companions, Shirakawa felt a sense of security.

"Then...see you at school tomorrow?"

"See you tomorrow!"