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The Illicitor's Code #1 102: The Loss and The Danger
When Dim-Dim arrived at the location of the house, he saw that it was already surrounded by yellow tape and filled with police officers milling about. Journalists and neighbors crowded in front of the fence, a boy about Cath's age stood silently in front of the quieter house, his gaze fixed on three body bags about to be loaded into an ambulance.Dim-Dim quickly landed on one of the birch tree branches and then leaped down, transforming into his human form."Officer!" he called to a policeman carrying the body bags. They saw Dim-Dim, realizing he was one of the Damisch family members, and immediately stopped to let him identify the bodies.Dim-Dim's hands trembled as he unzipped the body bag, finding his father's pale face. His hands shook wanting to unzip further, to see more, but the policemen shook their heads faintly at him."Don't, the condition of the body is unpleasant to see," said one of the female officers, her voice gentle yet warning.Dim-Dim trusted her. Moments later he
The Illicitor's Code #1 103: Visiting Damian's House
"She's been forbidden from freezing time by the doctor, for about this entire month."And at that moment, Dim-Dim realized that Amma had been pushing herself and was no longer being transparent with Dim-Dim.*****"Hey, are you awake?" Clarinassa asked gently, as Amma blinked her eyes. The girl had been laid down by Dim-Dim on the bed in Damian's guest room."I—where's Dim-Dim?" she asked."I'm here," Dim-Dim said, who was actually reading a book on the floor while leaning against the bed.Amma looked nervous when she saw him. "I think I dozed off," she said, trying to sound casual, but Dim-Dim and Clarinassa could both hear the guilt in her tone."I think it was more like fainting than dozing off," Clarinassa said.Amma grimaced, then looked at Dim-Dim. Only Dim-Dim's reaction mattered right now."I'll go see how the kitchen is right now," Clarinassa said, then she left."What's wrong with the kitchen?" Amma asked, and Dim-Dim chuckled."Damian, Oriyan, and Charlotte are learning how
The Illicitor's Code #1 104: Starting the Research
That same evening, Dim-Dim packed his clothes, laptop, and any other items he might need during his time in New York City, and then they—himself, Amma, and Pedro—set off for New York City. They went through the Holland Tunnel as usual, and after a quite long journey, their car drove across the Brooklyn Bridge, heading to Amma's apartment in Brooklyn. Dim-Dim had passed this route so many times that he already knew the way to Amma's house by heart.*****"I hope you feel comfortable staying here," Amma said cheerfully, while arranging Dim-Dim's stack of clothes next to hers in the wardrobe. Dim-Dim actually hoped he could sleep in Pedro's room, but it turned out Pedro was very private about his room—and Amma didn't mind sharing her bedroom with Dim-Dim. After all, they were lovers."So," Amma said as she walked towards Dim-Dim and sat on the bed beside him, "tell me about the outline of your research.""In general, I'll just be researching how type A monsters can mutate and regenerate
The Illicitor's Code #1 105: Investigating Hospital Incident
"Hey, you came back right on time!" exclaimed Amma cheerfully as Dim-Dim had just entered Amma's apartment at seven in the evening. "We're going to order food. There's really delicious Thai food nearby, but I'm craving chicken katsu from a restaurant that's a bit far from here. So, we'll vote."Pedro snorted from behind the sofa. "Listen, Dim-Dim. When Amma says 'chicken' katsu, it's not really chicken, but some kind of flour concoction made to taste and feel like chicken. Don't be fooled by vegetarian tricks," Pedro said.Dim-Dim laughed. "I vote for chicken katsu, then." He squatted to take off his shoes and then put on slippers, joining Amma and Pedro who were sitting on the sofa in front of the TV."So, Dim-Dim and I choose chicken katsu," said Amma, grinning. "2-1. You're in the minority, Pedro. You've lost the vote, so go ahead and buy dinner for us.""Aaarrgh, this isn't fair, Dim-Dim is your boyfriend," Pedro said, pretending to be upset. But his face brightened as he dialed t
The Illicitor's Code #1 106: The Evil Illicitor
That creature, unlike ordinary ants, doesn't die from the special insect poison used by the hospital. It just chooses to avoid it.After thoroughly observing the creature, measuring, and typing down notes on his phone, Dim-Dim then smashed it with a stone. It felt like crushing gravel with a stone; the creature's skin was so tough that it was very difficult to smash. But Dim-Dim, who was trained well, was used to facing creatures with skin as hard as concrete, so he was accustomed to exerting force..."Do you want to kill that creature?" a voice suddenly asked, and Dim-Dim immediately turned. Tara was watching him from the hospital yard. They were separated by a tall fence.Dim-Dim decided to smash the creature with extra force, ending it life quickly, then turned to face Tara."I'm doing research," he replied.Tara didn't seem satisfied with his answer."Killing a creature with a stone is self-harm," she finally said. "You need something very sharp, so you—""I know what I'm doing,"
The Illicitor's Code #1 107: The Coffee Break
The laboratory where Amma works is located in the center of Manhattan, not far from the Lincoln Center, which is quite far from the hospital in Brooklyn. Dim-Dim decided to transform into an eagle and fly there.When he arrived at the white building with architecture that reminded him of waffle stacks bitten here and there, he saw that Amma and her friends were already gathered in the cafeteria on the ground floor of the building, gossiping while drinking coffee. They were all wearing white lab coats."Hi, guys, sorry I'm a bit late," he said, dragging a chair from another table and sitting next to Amma.Amma smiled widely at him as she handed him a untouched and still warm cup of coffee, along with two small sachets of sugar and cream. "Guys, this is Dim-Dim, my boyfriend," Amma said, and her friends immediately cheered excitedly."Wow, I didn't know you liked younger guys," said one of her colleagues, making a gesture with his hand that Dim-Dim found lewd.Amma just laughed. "But he
The Illicitor's Code #1 108: The Implications
Dim-Dim felt a surge of adrenaline as he flew over New York City without knowing where to go. He thought about Amma and the perfect Malcolm.Of course, from the beginning, he knew it would end up like this if one day Amma found a man who shared her interests but could be boasted about in front of her parents. And if Malcolm's parents were friends with Amma's parents, then they were undoubtedly wealthy. Dim-Dim was nothing.Tired of flying, Dim-Dim decided to stop at a park, which he had destroyed during a mission a few years ago. Now the playground had been repaired and even looked much better than in previous years.He was watching young children playing ball when suddenly his ears caught a scream from behind the bushes, and he immediately got up. Everyone turned to look in one direction, but only for a few seconds before deciding to continue playing.But Dim-Dim never ignored a scream. He leaped over the park bench and then searched through the bushes. And after a terrifying minute,
The Illicitor's Code #1 109: NYC No Longer About Her
"Go ahead and try to take her from me, Malcolm."Dim-Dim's hatred towards Malcolm reached its peak. He was furious, he was angry, he wanted Malcolm gone from his sight right now. However, he wouldn't show it to Malcolm: showing emotions meant weakness."You're not worthy of her," Malcolm said, his face showing disgust. "Girls always end up with the wrong guys."And at that moment, Dim-Dim didn't realize when his fist was already on Malcolm's face. In a satisfying second, he felt Malcolm's nose bone break under his clenched fist, and Malcolm's head jerked backwards. Then one hand of the man cupped his bleeding nose, and only then did Dim-Dim realize what he had done."You don't know what I've endured and held back to be with Amma right now," Dim-Dim said with hatred, before he turned into a husky and ran away.*****For this time, Dim-Dim flew to his apartment in Safe City, New Jersey.Dim-Dim knew he shouldn't have just run away like that. But New York City was suffocating him. Amma w
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167: Bonus Episode #9 (FIN)
The final bonus episode! ***** Interview between the writer and the characters of The Illicitor's Code #1. Writer: "So, Dim-Dim, how do you feel now that this story has come to an end?" Dim-Dim: "A little sad. Why did it end like this? I mean, why didn't you give me a cool scene where I save my friends and family?" Writer: "Are you disappointed? Weren't you loved in this story?" Dim-Dim: "Honestly, I feel bad for Velicia. I should have been the one to save her, not the other way around." Writer: "Why? Is this about toxic masculinity?" Dim-Dim: "Oh God, Justin, tell her what toxic masculinity is!" Justin: "Don't look at me. I'm always on the writer's side. We agree on playing it safe, buddy!" Dim-Dim: "Amma, are you on my side?" Amma: "Honestly, I wonder why I'm always paired with toxic guys. I mean, I'm toxic. I know what toxic is, author. Why do you make me out to be a clueless girl who doesn't know her boyfriend is toxic?" Writer: "I—I'm sorry, Amma." Velici
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166: Bonus Episode #8
Dear, Dim-Dim, the greatest veterinarian in the world! (if not in my heart)Right now I'm in a city that is extremely remote on the border between Malaysia and Thailand. It's nice here. The air is humid and warm. The children here are quite friendly. Currently, it's Eid, so the adults are distributing food and money. I don't have much money (I think I'm broke!) so I treated them to ice cream. Look at our photo eating ice cream, isn't it sweet? I will return to France, to work and earn money to travel the world again. But I thought I'd visit you first before becoming a corporate slave again, for motivation. See you at your clinic!With love, Velicia.PS: I attached my phone number. By the time my letter arrives, I should be in your country!The letter arrived the next day, along with a piece of paper containing a phone number and a photo of a woman with curly red hair eating ice cream with five children who appear to be locals. They looked happy, so Dim-Dim felt a little jealous.Dim-D
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165: Bonus Episode #7
Therefore, the next day, after the clinic closed and they ensured the safety of the animals (Ron stayed at the clinic to ensure this), Amma and Dim-Dim dressed in their finest suits and went to visit Amma's parents at their luxurious home in Brooklyn.Dim-Dim was nervous, knowing he had never been very fond of parents. Nevertheless, he straightened his back and walked calmly beside Amma, entering the mansion.Dim-Dim had worked hard all this time, so his assets had soared. He invested his wealth, doubling the amount, but he still kept the money. If he had to use it, Dim-Dim thought about using it to expand their animal clinic building, adding more waiting room space, and building a new examination room for Amma.Now he would use some of that money to propose to the most beautiful girl he had ever met in his life, who not only came from a wealthy family but also had her own fortune."Ma, Pa, this is my future husband," Amma said to her parents as they were greeted by servants entering
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164: Episode Bonus #6
The unpleasant incident occurred one month after Amma became a partner veterinarian at the clinic where she worked.At that time, Dim-Dim had so many patients arriving that the waiting room was full. There was a child who brought twelve of his cats to be injected for scabies, and there was a dog that slipped from the third floor and needed immediate surgery. The dog's case was so severe that Dim-Dim had to consult with his university professor. He was in the midst of this important meeting via Skype when a wealthy man arrived with a bodyguard.Billy barged in uninvited into Dim-Dim's workspace, startling Dim-Dim and Ron, who were deeply engaged in a discussion with the university professor."What's going on? You can't just barge in like this!" protested Ron, but Billy's bodyguard immediately pushed him aside, causing Billy to cough and bow."Are you the owner of this clinic?" Billy asked Dim-Dim."Yes, and who are you?" Dim-Dim asked. "We're busy here.""I'm engaged to one of the vete
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163: Bonus Episode #5
Max's surgery was intense. Now, after a successful operation, Dim-Dim laid Max down in an empty cage and went out to make tea for himself, Ron, and Justin.During times like these, Dim-Dim always opted for tea instead of coffee, and it was always low-caffeine tea."So, will the dog be alright?" Justin asked, sipping his tea."Yeah, you can call their owners tomorrow," Dim-Dim replied. "Let them know Max needs to be hospitalized for at least three weeks."Justin sighed heavily, nodding. "Alright. Thanks for tonight, buddy. I gotta head back and get some rest," Justin said.Afterwards, Dim-Dim escorted him to his luxury car parked outside the clinic.Once Justin had returned home, Dim-Dim looked at Ron, who was already snoring on the couch. He closed the clinic's front door and locked it. He then took Ron's jacket from the coat rack, draped it over him, and headed upstairs to his comfortable apartment. He made his way to his soft, cozy bed.*****"Doc? It's morning already," Ron said a
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162: Bonus Episode #4
At two in the morning, Dim-Dim had just finished feeding a feverish cat when his phone rang."Dim-Dim Damisch here," he answered.The number was unfamiliar, and Dim-Dim had no idea who could be calling at this hour."Um, the animal clinic, right?" a man on the other end said. "Listen, buddy, I know it's two in the morning, but there's a dog hit by—""Tell me the address," Dim-Dim interrupted, grabbing his coat. "I'll come over.""No, I'll come over," the man insisted. "It's my neighbor's dog. I accidentally hit it. It's black, and one of my car's lights was out. I really didn't see it until my car hit it and the dog yelped. I'm afraid it won't make it through the night. Are you at the clinic right now?""Yes," Dim-Dim replied."We'll be there in five minutes," the man said."How bad is the injury?" Dim-Dim asked, hurrying to the X-ray room."It might have a broken hind leg. It's dragging both hind legs, and... oh man. I'm really sorry," the man said."Don't apologize," Dim-Dim said fi
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161: Bonus Episode #3
Should I get involved or not?Dim-Dim hesitated.He knew he shouldn't interfere in Amaliah Parenze's affairs, but he detested guys who threatened women, and even more so those who threatened defenseless pets. He was still uncertain when Amma emerged from the bathroom, fragrant and surrounded by steam."The hot water works well, unlike in my apartment," she said with a small laugh. She picked up the sweater and pajama pants Dim-Dim had laid out for her, then went back into the bathroom to change. Returning in the sweater that fit her perfectly and with the pajama pants rolled up to fit, she wrapped her hair in a towel and took a seat across from Dim-Dim at the breakfast bar."Thanks for letting me use your bathroom. You're really kind," Amma said, pouring tea into her cup, taking a sip, and smiling. "Mmm... it smells great, and it's blue. What kind of tea is this?" she asked."It's butterfly pea flower tea from Indonesia," Dim-Dim explained. "A gift from a pen pal who loves traveling."
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160: Bonus Episode #2
The operation on the Siberian Husky went smoothly. Dim-Dim has helped repair several internal and external wounds. And now, after carefully placing the Siberian Husky in a cage with soft surface, ensuring its head is facing the right direction so the dog can breathe normally even while completely anesthetized, Dim-Dim called the husky's owner.The gorgeous woman answered her phone on the first ring."Hello, doc, how's Eonnie doing?" she asked."The operation went well. Right now, Eonnie is still completely under anesthesia. Could you come pick her up in two hours?" Dim-Dim asked.There were a few seconds of unsettling silence. "Um, doc, can I pick up Eonnie later tonight? There's—there's a little... issue," Amaliah said on the other end of the phone, and Dim-Dim momentarily stroked Eonnie's fur."Okay, sure. The clinic is open until 9 PM. Make sure you come before that," he said. "Though I don't think you need to rush, Miss. Amali—""Amma," Amaliah interrupted, and Dim-Dim sighed."Am
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159: The Bonus Episode #1
Here is life if monsters did not exist!Because monsters do not exist, people with superpowers do not exist either. The world goes on as usual....*****Dim-Dim fell in love with the world of veterinary medicine. Okay, maybe he was really nervous the first time he injected a cat, and he hated dissecting frogs, but he did all these sacrifices to learn—Uh, forget all those reasons.The point is, Dim-Dim hated it when he was still a veterinary student. Now he's a doctor, managing his own veterinary clinic. In fact, Dim-Dim's clinic is the greatest veterinary clinic on the entire continent of America! The most severe cases are brought to his examination table.And today, a woman came to bring in a Siberian Husky injured in the woods. The woman was incredibly beautiful, like an angel, if Dim-Dim may exaggerate."May I examine him?" Dim-Dim asked, rolling up his sleeve to his elbow and putting on rubber gloves.The Siberian Husky brought in by the woman to his clinic was covered in blood.
