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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
The Illicitor's Code #1 154: The Happiest Girl?
"And women like Yunabella Goldrif surely come around midnight. She's not Cinderella, buddy. She's a party girl.""So, are we going to be here until midnight?" Dim-Dim asked, suddenly nervous again."Yeah," muttered Pedro. "We'll be here until she shows up, and when she leaves, I have to be the guy who leaves with her. Or you. One of us.""We need to successfully dig up information from Yunabella, because girls like her are always good at maintaining their image online. Nothing personal ever surfaces except for a deceased husband who left a lot of wills.""I understand," Dim-Dim said. He was the one who initiated the investigation into the founders of Safe City, so he had to stay strong and focused on his goal. He chewed on another fry when suddenly his phone buzzed. A notification from Monstachat.EDEL: Hang in there! I'm on my way!TARA: Is that you? Snacking on fries at the bar tonight?Reading the second message, Dim-Dim immediately looked left and right, and his eyes locked onto T
The Illicitor's Code #1 155: The Party Girl, Yunabella Goldrif
"Somebody mentioned cold cakes? Oh, I really enjoyed the event at that cake shop," said a woman, and for a moment Dim-Dim, Edel, and Pedro turned towards the voice.Not far from them, Yunabella Goldrif was sipping her drink."Me too. It was inspired by my friend," said Edel, unaware of whom she was talking to."So, why blue? Why not pink, or red, like Valentine's Day usually?" said Yunabella."Well, because I wanted to depict not Valentine's, but something between a frozen heart and cake. I made the cake as delicious as possible hoping sweet food could thaw someone's frozen heart, or at the very least, celebrate with them," said Edel. Then, she covered her mouth momentarily with the back of her hand, hiccuping. "Oops, what am I saying? I think I'm a bit tipsy.""I'll drive you home," said Dim-Dim. He stood up, but Pedro didn't follow him. Pedro didn't even look in his direction."May I buy you a drink, Madam?" Pedro asked, and Dim-Dim blinked.Yunabella smiled at Pedro. "Sure, please
The Illicitor's Code #1 156: A Ray of Light
To: Z.I've sent the money. That's the last. I must remind you that if you keep squeezing us, I'll send someone to take care of you, doctor. I didn't ask you to create such a terrible monster! I was drunk that night, and I don't remember agreeing to something as horrible as your offer that night.When Pedro read the email the next day, he didn't seem too concerned about it as a betrayal."She said in the email, she was drunk at the time. So she wasn't really asking Dr. ZA to create monsters," Pedro said while leaning on the counter."While Roamer Rockf clearly stated he didn't ask Dr. ZA to create those monsters," Dim-Dim muttered."Yeah, but maybe after his son's death, he's no longer ambitious to chase money like before," Pedro said.Dim-Dim wondered if now, after spending a night with Yunabella Goldrif, Pedro was no longer neutral and wanted to blame all the founders of Safe City except Goldrif."That's cruel. But I'm sure if that man didn't want to send Dr. ZA money, it means he r
The Illicitor's Code #1 157: King Parenze
"Wow, you look handsome," said Amma as the girl appeared in front of Dim-Dim's apartment door in the afternoon.Dim-Dim awkwardly chuckled as he ran his fingers through his damp hair, overly gelled. "Yeah, we're meeting your grandfather, right? I have to look neat."Amma stopped in front of Dim-Dim, placing her hands on both of his shoulders. She stared at Dim-Dim's eyes, their faces just inches apart."We're going to investigate my grandfather, right? We'll uncover the truth. I'll help you as best as I can," she said seriously, and Dim-Dim's heart instantly melted."But we'll be meeting your family. In my real form. I'm so nervous," Dim-Dim whispered. The truth of his words reflected in his vulnerable expression. "I want to meet him at my best. I want to show him my best side. I don't expect him to be impressed with me, but at least I hope he isn't worried that I'm the one with you now," Dim-Dim confessed honestly.Amma smiled softly. "Well then, I'll pray for your success," she said
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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.
