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The Illicitor's Code #1 146: Starting a Private Mission
"I'll go with you," Pedro says. "I can transform into anyone, remember? I can help you sneak into anyone's room." Then he steps forward and pats Dim-Dim on the shoulder. "Don't fight alone when you have a friend, buddy."And hearing that, Dim-Dim immediately felt touched. Although he suspected that Pedro was actually worried something might happen to Dim-Dim because of Amma. Because he hoped Dim-Dim would take care of Amma after he went back to his hometown, once this global crisis had ended."Okay. So, are we going home now?" Dim-Dim asked, and Justin nodded. Amma reached out to Dim-Dim's hand, and then they returned to the van.And as the van took them to the jet that would bring them home, Dim-Dim thought about this: that soon, all of this would end. It must. Or he wouldn't be able to live peacefully.The five founders of Safe City, the five people who had to be defeated. But if he were careless, his enemies would fight back. And who knew what they could do with the enormous amount
The Illicitor's Code #1 147: Two Morphers Work Together
"Let's discuss tactics. Because now we're going to work together! Morpher animals and Morpher humans. I can be an old grandma and you my poodle. Or I can pretend to be blind, and you my guide dog!" Pedro said, as their car sped through the Holland Tunnel."That's a good idea. But in my experience, it's difficult for us to discuss tactics without knowing which target we want to investigate first," Dim-Dim murmured."I think it's good to consider many disguises for both of us. It could be useful. I could transform into a handsome boy, and you a big retriever dog with shiny golden fur, friendly. Or a man with a safari hat and—""A man with a safari hat and a python wrapped around his neck?" Dim-Dim suggested, and Pedro nearly choked at the horrifying idea."Uh... no... People might run away in fear and call the police if you're like that," he muttered.Dim-Dim chuckled. "Okay, let's be serious. Who should we target first? Roamer Rockf, the Vetucinni and Kulaccini Stars twins, Yunabella G
The Illicitor's Code #1 148: The Five Founders of Safe City
Right away, the atmosphere around them changed as the five founders of Safe City entered the hall, already crowded with journalists.The five of them had distinct styles. Roamer Rockf was a man in his late forties, dressed in colorful suits and trendy jeans. The Vetucinni and Kulaccini Stars twins appeared younger, in metallic blue and cobalt blue suits respectively, over casual attire; their faces were nearly identical, with one smiling and the other expressionless. Yunabella Goldrif wore a luxurious honey-yellow gown, likely the youngest among them. Meanwhile, King Parenze wore a suit with a leopard print motif.As the five sat on white sofas with a table and microphones, the press conference began immediately. Cameras were activated, large lights turned on, and the five turned on the small microphones in front of them."Hello, thank you all for attending today's press event, we're all great," King Parenze began first. "I know it's tough to force yourself up early every day, hahaha.
The Illicitor's Code #1 149: Investigating Stars Twins
For this plan, Dim-Dim decided to tail Kulaccini Stars first. He was the one he found most suspicious. He told Pedro his idea while they were filling their stomachs at the restaurant across from the administration building."Oh, not him," Pedro said as he munched on his fried fish. "He's unsettling. He's definitely up to no good.""I think so too, that's why we need to follow him home," Dim-Dim insisted. "He's a twin. You can pretend to be the other one when his twin isn't around.""Turning into someone else isn't that easy, buddy," Pedro said. "Especially if they've communicated before.""Then you be his helper, a pizza delivery guy, or whatever, and help me get in. I just need a way in, and once I'm inside his house, I won't bother you anymore," Dim-Dim pleaded. "Come on."Pedro sighed, then nodded. "I trust you. And you're making me feel offended. A helper? A pizza guy? We better find out on the internet if they have parents. I'll be their mom."So, while munching on fries, Dim-Dim
The Illicitor's Code #1 150: Investigating Stars Twins II
Dim-Dim, in the orange cat form, jumped down to the floor, then sauntered out of the room. Kulaccini's room was next door. He nudged the door open with his furry head and found the room empty; Kulaccini Stars was still in the bathroom. Dim-Dim smiled, feeling lucky.He had never been this lucky before, so he quickly climbed onto Kulaccini Stars' work desk, then checked the neatly arranged files on it. But, unlike his twin brother, Kulaccini Stars was very organized. He kept all his files in a fingerprint-secured glass cabinet.Dim-Dim squinted, then peered through the mosaic glass. The files inside were arranged by year. He didn't find any information, so he moved the mouse with his paw to turn on the computer screen. Again, Kulaccini's computer used security systems.What was he hoping to win?Even Dim-Dim himself used a password to protect his laptop.Before Kulaccini came out of the bathroom, Dim-Dim walked out of the room and stretched in the hallway.For a moment, he meowed looki
The Illicitor's Code #1 151: Investigating Roamer Rockf
"Roamer Rockf, in his late 40s. He used to have a son, but he died in an accident," Pedro said as they casually drove through the streets of Safe City."How did it happen?" Dim-Dim asked, intrigued by the story. Upon first seeing the man, he had never imagined Roamer Rockf as someone who had lost a child.Pedro shrugged. "I don't know. Sometimes Amma's parents discuss it, subtly blaming Rockf's wife for negligence, but they never talk about the tragedy specifically. You know those gossiping parents of Amma; they're harsh with their words, usually gossiping about wealthy people. You're lucky not to be part of their gossip material. Their words can be really cutting.""I don't know if I should feel relieved or what because I'm not wealthy, so they don't gossip about me," Dim-Dim joked, and Pedro laughed."You get what I mean, buddy.""I understand. Is there any news about Rockf's son on the internet?"Pedro shook his head, then paused to think. "Like I said, there's no news about it. Bu
The Illicitor's Code #1 152: Suspicious Email
Roamer Rockf's house appeared simple, a single-story building with spacious white steps, pillars, square windows, and pavilions. The only distinguishing feature that brought freshness to the white building was the rose bushes growing beneath each window.When Dim-Dim decided to transform into a butterfly and landed on the head of Pedro, who had transformed into a beautiful girl in a neat suit, he didn't feel out of place."Miss Jane," greeted one of the gardeners, and Pedro waved casually."Hi. Is Mr. Rockf at home?" he asked."Yes, he is, Miss Jane," replied the gardener.So, Pedro in Jane's guise confidently knocked on the white door of Roamer Rockf's house.A housekeeper woman almost instantly opened the door. "Miss Jane! What a surprise!" she exclaimed.Pedro made a modest chuckle, and the woman smiled, seeing Jane so happy."I miss Pudding," Pedro said in a playful tone that didn't seem irritating on Jane's face but rather endearing. "But I miss you all too." His eyes briefly gla
The Illicitor's Code #1 153: Looking for Another Safe City Founder
When Pedro returned with Roamer Rockf, the private workspace was already tidy."Jane, please come back another time," Roamer said. He didn't seem as drunk as before, but his cheeks were still flushed, indicating he was still affected. "I promise to have someone take your dog for a walk.""Not my dog. My child. Pudding is like my daughter now," Jane smiled, and Roamer chuckled."Yes, I'll pay someone to take 'my granddaughter' for a walk," Roamer said. "Now go back to your work. Do you like your workplace environment?""I love it. Thank you for recommending me," Pedro said."Yeah, no problem. If my son were still alive, I'd recommend him," Roamer said frankly. "But now it's just you, and I know he loved you, so... I'll be good to you."For a moment, a butterfly landed on his head, and Pedro, disguised as Jane, casually left the office of one of Safe City's founders, then drank the chamomile tea made for him and quickly walked out of the house's yard. They parked their car one block awa
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