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The Illicitor's Code #1 128: Mouse's Betrayal
The journey of 1000 miles took 3 days. So Dim-Dim tried to enjoy it as much as possible. He informed Damian about his destination, a 'safer place' he himself didn't know where it was, then watched the list of must-watch movies made by Justin. Turns out, those movies were quite enjoyable.However, Dim-Dim's attention shifted completely from the movies when he finally realized that the car carrying him suddenly stopped."What's happening?" Dim-Dim asked, and Cassini glanced back."It's okay, just a warning that there's a monster the size of an African elephant less than 1 kilometer ahead of us," Cassini replied."Oh, that's very close," Dim-Dim said. He checked his watch and saw that the sunset was imminent, and the monster would become active."Maybe it's best if we stop at the nearest underground hotel," the driver suggested. "I've never encountered a type A monster the size of an African elephant, and I hope I never do.""Okay," Cassini said. "Where's the nearest underground hotel?"
The Illicitor's Code #1 129: Mouse's Betrayal 2
Dim-Dim should have known this would happen. But he didn't know, and never anticipated, that Mouse's will did this. His hatred towards Dim-Dim ran this deep, leading the man to finish his life. Luckily, Velicia and Jonathan had been sent here to help Dim-Dim. Although it would take them at least an hour for their jet to arrive, and Dim-Dim wasn't sure he could hold out that long without a clear tactic. So, while circling the forest and cliffs below him, just less than twenty meters away from the elephant-sized Type A monster behind him, he pondered tactics. As an Illicitor with the superpower to transform into any animal, Dim-Dim was categorized as one with good agility and movement abilities, often paired with skilled trap-makers like Jay. But today, he had no venator to set up those traps, so he had to create his own. Dim-Dim surveyed the area and was surprised to find a mud pool below him. Then he glanced at the sea not far from their current location. There was a fifty percen
The Illicitor's Code #1 130: Velicia's Funeral and Safe House
The funeral ceremony of Velicia took place in Safe City, and Dim-Dim could only witnessed it by online through the live streaming video on his phone.On Dim-Dim's phone screen, Velicia appeared so pale and beautiful, with her fiery red hair, indicating that her emotional state just before death was one of great anger.Dim-Dim also felt that anger until last night he couldn't stop imagining killing Mouse, choking him, slamming him to the ground after what that evil man did to Velicia. But it wasn't right to do so, and it seemed Society would hold a closed trial for Mouse after intentionally killing an Illicitor, drugging the van driver and the Illicitor working with him, shooting another venator in the arm, and intending to commit premeditated murder against an off-duty Illicitor. Mouse's punishment would be severe, Justin said, but Dim-Dim wanted Mouse to be sentenced to death, and besides that punishment, nothing else would suffice for him.And as he watched Velicia's closed coffin a
The Illicitor's Code #1 131: The Monster Virus
"Amma got contaminated with a disease from the koi fish in the laboratory," Justin muttered. "And if she got infected, it means the virus on the fish caused by the monster can also spread to other humans, right?""Right," said Dim-Dim, forcing himself to speak, as his mind began to fill with thoughts of Amma.Amma is sick. Amma is dying. Maybe this is what Amma wanted to say all along when the girl chased her to Safe City New Jersey, but never had the chance to speak because Dim-Dim always withdrew from her after that incident."Let's check the next room," mumbled Dim-Dim, and then they left Amma's room.The next two bedrooms were empty, clean, and tidy, obviously prepared for them.Dim-Dim chose the room right next to Amma's, while Justin chose the one at the far end, closest to the bathroom. He grabbed a towel from his bag, threw his bag onto the bed, and then slipped into the bathroom, eager to clean himself up. Meanwhile, Dim-Dim placed his bag on the table, then flopped onto his
The Illicitor's Code #1 132: Few Days Before the Trial
"Until then, let me take care of you," said Dim-Dim before can holding back, and Amma immediately shook her head."No, I'm fine," said Amma. "I'm sick, that's true, but I can still carry on with my daily activities just fine."Dim-Dim sighed. "Alright. Besides, I'm still angry with you," he said. But he still hoped that the issue would be resolved between them, hence why he stayed."I apologize for everything that happened between us in the past few months," said Amma. And reluctantly, Dim-Dim nodded. But Amma wasn't finished. "But I didn't take you to my workplace to make you jealous of Marcus, Dim-Dim. I took you to my workplace to show Marcus that I have a boyfriend, and he should stop flirting with me and making me hope that one day I could date him and gain the attention of my parents, which wouldn't compare to the genuine love I had that time. That's what I wanted Dim-Dim. I wanted to show Marcus that I have you, not the other way around. I..." Amma
The Illicitor's Code #1 133: Jonathan's Eulogy for Velicia
On that afternoon, Dim-Dim and his friends received shocking news from the Society. It turned out that the previous night, Damian and Clarinassa's house had been attacked by unknown assailants. Fortunately, Damian and Clarinassa always locked their bedroom and kept weapons in a drawer under the bed. They managed to defeat the criminals and apprehend them, then handed them over to the police. Surprisingly, one of the attackers was Dr. ZA, and the others were men paid by him, two of whom were underage.The global community was both terrified and amazed by this news, and Dim-Dim, Pedro, and Justin couldn't get enough of watching the recreation video of the incident."Wow, look at how Damian reloads Clarinassa's gun in just two seconds? The woman moves like a ghost, so fast," Pedro exclaimed."They're the perfect duo," muttered Justin, slowing down the video at the scene where Damian and Clarinassa jumped and rolled behind the sofa, using everything as a shield. "Clary and Damian clearly
The Illicitor's Code #1 134: A Day Before Go to Hague
The sun was shining brightly while Dim-Dim and Amma spread out a carpet in the backyard. Once they finished, Justin immediately took off his t-shirt and lay down on the carpet, smiling at the sun."It feels nice," Justin exclaimed cheerfully. "Even though there's not enough sun outside today. I forgot it's still February.""Haha, maybe you'd be happier living in a tropical country," Amma said as she sat down beside him, then handed him a heated frozen pizza.Justin eagerly accepted the pizza. "Thanks, Amma." Then he ate it in relaxed bites.Meanwhile, Pedro watched Dim-Dim transforming into a flying squirrel and flying from tree to tree. After satisfyingly transforming into several types of insects and squirrels, he turned into an eagle and soared high into the sky.Flapping his wings leisurely, he stretched them quietly while enjoying the thermal winds.While flying, Dim-Dim felt free. He felt he could go anywhere he wanted, and
The Illicitor's Code #1 135: Pedro's Words
The Hague! Tomorrow they will depart there! Dim-Dim is so excited. In his lifetime, he has never been to the Netherlands before and is curious about what the country is like.Nevertheless, he couldn't dwell on The Hague for long because he was soon called again by the prosecutor, and they resumed practicing question and answer sessions to prepare for potential questioning from Dr. ZA's lawyer to Dim-Dim.After two hours, Dim-Dim finally could relax in his room and pack some warm clothes he owned. Cassini mentioned that it's likely to be below freezing in The Hague right now, so Dim-Dim decided to bring extra socks, a winter coat, and earmuffs."Remember, we're not going on vacation, so hold back your excitement," Justin said with a flat expression, and Dim-Dim laughed."Oh, come on, I know you're excited too," Dim-Dim said.Justin chuckled and rubbed his nose. "I can't wait for all of this to be over. Dr. ZA has really messed up everyone's lives." Then he sat on Dim-Dim's bed and glan
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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.
