He became a god in Japan starting with the bear disaster.

Chapter 40: Tracing the Cube of Time

【Item Name: Cube of Time Reversal】

[Description: A small blue cube that, once activated, floats in mid-air. Users can choose any hour from 46 billion years ago, to one hour ago, to recreate the images and sounds of that time within a 10x10x10 meter space. Is there anyone in this world who wouldn't want to ride a dinosaur?]

[Cost: 100 points]

In the master bedroom of the villa, Lin Xiuyi held a blue cube in her hand, pondered for a moment, and then put it away.

Judging from the various details in the room, it can be determined that Yokota Daiji and Maeda Masako did indeed stay here recently; at the very least, they slept in the same bed.

However, it is quite difficult to pinpoint exactly when they would exchange information related to Kenpei Maeda's death.

The most likely timeframe is before or after bedtime exercise. However, if we consider this aspect, even the location becomes uncertain.

Since those two could do it so shamelessly in the principal's office, they could certainly do it in the bathroom, living room, garage, backyard gazebo, or even the kennels of those two Dobermans...

Although it was an exaggeration, Lin Xiuyi, who had seen so many incredible things these days, didn't want to gamble 100 points on such a thing.

This "cube of time reversal" could play a more significant role at another, already defined time and place, and doesn't necessarily have to be consumed here.

Then we will adopt Plan B.

He took out the miniature camera he had used before and placed it in the bedroom and living room, the two places most likely to gather intelligence. The camera was only slightly larger than a button, quite inconspicuous, and difficult to spot without a thorough search.

Having accomplished this, he returned the way he came, without lingering, only taking a few more glances at the framed photograph in front of the porch.

Back in the car, it took less than half an hour. He nodded to the driver, and the car turned around and drove down the mountain.

Perhaps his biggest gain from this infiltration was seeing that photograph.

Did Yokota Daichi truly fall in love with Maeda Masako? According to Isshiki Kin, he was indeed recently divorced and is currently single. Perhaps he is not content with Masako as a mistress, but plans to marry her directly.

But what was Masako Maeda thinking?

Lin Xiuyi couldn't help but connect this problem with the bold idea she had deduced in the hospital, but after a moment's thought, she decided not to continue the deduction.

Perhaps it's not that they don't want to, but that they dare not.

Because the final conclusion might be absurd from a rational perspective, and both tragic and unacceptable from an emotional perspective.

However, it's not always necessary to reach a conclusion about such private matters.

Now, the most important thing for correcting the wrongs can be arranged.

Lin Xiuyi took out her phone and dialed Iseki Jin's number.

"Shuichi?"

"I've got everything sorted out on my end—no, I should say I've prepared all the necessary evidence and what I want to confirm. Could you help me contact a reporter? I want to put some things in the newspapers."

There was a pause on the other end of the phone.

"Sure, when would you like to contact me?"

"The sooner the better; the longer this drags on, the worse it will be for us."

"Leave it to me."

……

When Lin Xiu got out of the car and returned to the apartment, in addition to Isshiki Kin and Hasegawa Eri, there were two other people waiting to greet him at the door.

A working woman wiping away sweat, and a young man carrying a camera.

"Shuichi, let me introduce you. These two are Ms. Yabuki, a reporter from the Mainichi Shimbun, and Mr. Ogawa, the accompanying photographer."

Mainichi Shimbun? Although Hayashi Hideichi himself doesn't read newspapers much, he knows that this is a newspaper that ranks among the top 5 in Japan, and is listed as one of the "Five Major National Newspapers" along with Yomiuri Shimbun, Asahi Shimbun, Nikkei Shimbun and Sankei Shimbun.

He originally thought that it would be enough for Isshiki Kin to help contact some local small newspapers in Tokyo or Yokohama, so how did he end up being pulled over by such a big newspaper all of a sudden?

Moreover, only half an hour had passed between his phone call and his return home... Were these two hiding in the bushes downstairs, waiting to collect celebrity gossip, and were they caught red-handed?

"Haha, you're too kind." The career woman surnamed Yabuki quickly bowed and nodded to Isshiki Kin, then looked at Hayashi Hideichi, "You must be Mr. Hayashi Hideichi, right? I heard you have some important news you want to publish in the newspaper?"

"It's not really important; it's just an ordinary murder case that caused a bad social impact. At most, the perpetrator's motives and methods are laughable. But if we could add 'police inaction' to the headline, it would be quite sensational."

Yabuki immediately picked up on several keywords that could be used as selling points from Hayashi Hideichi's words, and his strange expression, which was originally somewhat ingratiating, turned into a professional solemnity.

"Let's go inside and talk."

……

Newspapers are merely tools, not the true courtroom for determining the outcome.

The reason why Lin Xiuyi sought out the newspaper to reveal the fact that Yokota had committed murder was to attract public attention and suspicion.

He didn't intend to publish all the evidence and conclusions in the newspaper—that was unrealistic. Instead, he planned to publish only inflammatory texts, using public opinion to force the police and the school to back down, thus allowing this easily dismissed suicide case to be overturned.

If he can return to the stage of case investigation, he can use reasoning and evidence to prove Yokota Daichi's crimes, and send Yokota to prison through legal means to achieve the goal of punishment.

In this process where no one knows the full picture of the incident, only Lin Xiuyi, who has the most information, is able to take the lead in this case.

"This is the information I wanted to share with your company. Could you please not disclose my name when publishing it?"

Yabuki glanced casually at Isshiki Kin sitting next to her and replied, "Of course."

She gestured to the photographer, who then put away his camera and stopped taking pictures.

"If everything has been explained, then we'll take our leave. I'll go back and start writing the article immediately. If all goes well, this report should be published in our newspaper tomorrow."

Yabuki and the photographer bowed and left.

"Eri, wake up."

Hasegawa Eri, who had fallen asleep and was half-sunken into the sofa, was suddenly woken up.

"Have you got a meal yet?"

The woman, still half-asleep, innocently wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth.

Lin Xiuyi said helplessly, "I have something I need you to do."

Hasegawa nodded listlessly.

"If you can handle this well, then this commission is just one step away from success, and you can immediately take the reward and return home in glory."

Hearing this, she perked up and quickly knelt on the sofa, saying earnestly, "Give me the order, Master! Hasegawa Eri guarantees to complete it!"

"It's not a difficult matter... The police station will be in trouble soon, so you go there tomorrow and point out that there are suspicious points in Maeda Kenpei's death, request a reinvestigation and allow you, the detective, to get involved, so that I can be qualified to attend the meeting."