As for Ron, Paul, and Miko went to see Armstrong. Ron knocked and entered the room first.

As soon as Armstrong saw the two persons with Ron. He was surprised as to what he sees and closes his laptop.

"it seems Risa has capable people on her side. She really exceeds my expectations. I never thought to see these faces here." Armstrong said, Miko waived to say hello and went back tapping on his phone but Paul just glared at Armstrong.

"What do you mean, Captain?" Ron asked and Armstrong opens up his drawer.

"It seems you are clueless who these people are. I told you that don't let your guard down.

These people that you brought here are recognized as 'Highly Dangerous' by the International Criminal Court " Armstrong said. He draws the gun from his drawer and pointed it to Paul.

Paul got alarmed by it but both him and Miko didn't move and he just only looked at him. Ron, on the other hand, got confused and just draw his gun also and pointed to Paul.

"That Man is also known as Agent P. A bounty hunter. who used to work with the black market. He can track a million of people in minutes, where they are and even what they are doing. Just tell him the name, what you wanted to do and he will do it for you if the price is right."

Armstrong said and Paul just keeps on sensing him if he will fire the gun pointed at him.

"We should arrest him, shouldn't we Sir?" Ron said.

"It's not easy, Ron. Even the FBI, CIA and US police joined forces but can't arrest him. Treated as one of the most dangerous people in the world, according to International Criminal Court, a rank S criminal"

"Should we just leave him alone then?" Ron said, tightening his grip to his gun and glared at Paul.

"Last two years ago. He made a public declaration in exchange for his freedom. The government approved it as he threatened to kill the ambassador. So to put it simply. That guy is invisible." Armstrong said and points the gun to Miko.

"And this young man over there, typing on his phone. That is one of the child inventors who helped with building smartphones' operating systems, 'Internet of Things' and part of the Project A.L.I.C.E." Armstrong Continued. Miko just glanced at him and returned to typing on his phone.

"He is gifted with knowledge and reached way far beyond in the fields of information and technology. You don't even know what he is thinking right now. He was supposed to be recognized for his achievements but because of multiple records of violence he was treated as rank A criminal." As the Captain said and grip harder on his gun.

"So, he's less dangerous than Paul, isn't he? I'm just only wondering if it was only violence how come he was classified as rank-A?" Ron said he was about to point his gun to Miko but decided not and point back to Paul.

"This man here, Paul and the other rank-S criminals, plotted to clear out the rank-A list," Armstrong said.

"Clear out, Sir. You mean?" Ron ask.

"Yes, they kill them all. Now I understand why this inventor is still alive." Armstrong replied.

"So if you are going to think of it. Not really, he is just one in the top 10 of rank A. For a year we have been trying to locate him but no one was able to until he brought chaos again in one of the cities here. He almost killed several people, but he is lucky since no one died." Armstrong continue.

"Are those all compliments?" Miko asked and Paul laughs at him.

"Don't think highly of us, Captain. I mean we were once criminals, I believe they already revoked those rankings and I wish I shouldn't have come in here but it was because only Risa brought us here." Paul said and then a loud thud in the door.

"I can't understand how this happened that you two are here in front of us and having you two work with us. I think we can do more." Armstrong said.

Miko was about to disagree with him but Paul stops him and say. "We are not going to work under you guys. To begin with, you are not even worthy of our existence." Paul said and Ron got pissed off because of their arrogance.

"What did you say!? Look in what position you are now, I'm sorry captain to let my guard down." Ron said was about to pull his trigger.

They heard someone knocks on the door and in the meantime, they look towards it.

As someone opens the door. And it was Momo and Risa. Armstrong Pointed his gun to Risa. Paul got alarmed by it and decided to pull and point his gun to Armstrong.

"What's going on here, Paul? why are you pointing that gun at me, Captain?" Risa asked and Momo covered her.

"She is the reason, Right? How important is she to the both of you two high ranking ghost criminals join forces?" Armstrong said as he slowly pulls the trigger and Momo closes her eyes.

"I'm not going to go that far to cause trouble to the whole building and also Ron, we are the ones who are at a disadvantage right now. Is that right, Hana?" Armstrong said and Hana agreed with him and Ron got confused about what's happening.

"What do you mean, Captain?" Ron asked and Miko just glared at Armstrong and still continues on what he's doing on his phone.

Government building always has strict and impenetrable security, especially with its own database and control systems. You even need a capable unit and a lot of time before you could even get to their servers. We are talking about the International security system.

But Miko, on the other hand, shows them how terrifying it is when you got to his bad side."Miko, please be easy with us. Our Control room is in haywire now, they're panicking as someone tried to hack our system." Armstrong said.

In that little span of time. Miko established access to the building's servers. Ron was left in awe and couldn't believe another situation which doesn't make sense to him.

"It was not supposed to be like that but if you dare to point your gun again to Risa, this building is done," Miko said and Armstrong put the gun and return it to his drawer.

"Will you guys stop it already? There a bigger problem we need to deal with." Momo said and she assisted Risa and everyone to sit down.

"They are back. This time it is a bomb again set-up inside a campus." Risa said and all of them looked at her.

"No way! Security in schools at very strict, they cannot just enter from there." Ron exclaimed.

"The problem is actually, they intervene in one of the most critical times in school," Risa said and Everyone looked at the time.

Miko knew already know how it was placed. "So they attacked a student that is rushing in."

"You're right, Miko. However, we are still lucky that the student didn't notice it yet." Risa said and Armstrong stood up.

"I think it is better for us to get this done in the control room," Armstrong suggested but Paul disagreed with him.

"Miko? Are all servers already linked?" Paul said but Miko shook his head.

"I'm sorry. As of now, it will take time for us to use your place. I think it is best to at least contact them if we can use Lina for the moment." Paul said.

"That's okay. Paul, please bear with it, I know I'm asking too much already but please let's use their control room for the meantime." Risa begged Paul. Leaving with no other choices, he just nodded back at her.

"I'm fine with it for now. I must admit that because of these past months, My skills and body were in rust. and also our place is also renovated. So, I know Miko can't still work there. I will still give it a try to ask them to take priority on fixing the servers first."

"let's go! I'm getting pumped up now! I really wish that this time no one will die." Armstrong said and all of them went out.

"Armstrong, are all your computers here synchronized in that country?" Miko asked.

"Yes. They all are. they only covered some parts of the whole country but we can use them as for contacting the other regions. but not all of the computers were updated. Still, you can rely on them." Armstrong replied with confidence.

As they enter the control room, Risa and Armstrong went to the podium, Momo and Ron were at the back of the room, while Paul was beside Miko to assist him to set up.

"I just only need one to focus on that huge screen for you to see what we're doing," Miko said and he was assisted by an employee to use the computer at the front.

One of the employees vacant his seat and restarted the computer. After it boots up. Miko plugged in his Headset to it and began accessing a voice system.

"Initializing Remote access. Paul..." Miko said and Paul started to make a Phone call.

Most of Miko's database was kept in Paul's mansion. He is also part of the project A.L.I.C.E. which is one of its goals is to be able to work simultaneously using typed and voice commands with an Artificial Intelligent Unit.

"Miko, they said, 'all servers are up from the mansion,'" Paul confirmed, "You can start using the 'Nagareboshi' folder."

"Did I heard it Right? they said 'Nagareboshi' folder?" Ron asked. Little by little, as Miko continues to work he's getting more attention from the employees.

"Accessing Voice System... Accessing Lina..."

As they all watch how Miko works at light speed, most of them can't comprehend what is he really doing.

"Server's all linked. Loading..." Miko said and the huge screen went black for a moment after shown a beautiful lady and everyone got amazed.

While Miko is working on preparing their system. Armstrong and Risa briefly discussed the situation of the crime. Many of the employees were immigrants to the country and all of them inside is familiar with the details in major cities.

As the Voice system loads up on the huge screen, all other programs Miko is working on closes and the lady at the screen began to talk.

"Good Afternoon, Miko. How can I help you?" Lina said. All of the employees were in awe to see a near to life Artificial Intelligent unit.

"Good afternoon too, Lina. Can you open up the Nagareboshi folder and also update the mapping system?" Miko said and Lina shows the folder and loads up updates for the mapping system.

As they all see the information on the Huge screen. Risa, Paul and Miko saw the date the folder was last modified and they all became gloomy.

People started to recognize the name of the folder and started to cause a commotion.

A group of employees started to whisper themselves. "Are these guys part of the 'Fallen Stars' who caused the mass murder last two years ago?" and the other said, "Are we asking for help from criminals?"

As the three of them kept quiet about their feelings of despair, Miko continues to work with Lina. As for Paul and Risa who were listening to the employees as they continue to gossip them.

"Fallen stars, Huh? so they were part of that incident last two years ago, thinking about who Paul and Miko are, it's no wonder but as for Risa? Too bad for her to be caught up with them." Ron muttered and Momo, beside him, keeping an eye on Risa, as she worries for her.

"Miko, I can't function well because of the noises, should we get rid of them first?" Lina said and people got louder.

"Do not mind them, turn on the crowd control we're using before and focus on things we need to update," Miko replied, Lina, confirmed to his instructions, loaded up noise reduction and continues to update.

As the commotion and gossips were still going on, Risa got fed up and was about to leave and Momo made her move as well but...

Armstong banged his table and shouted, "what's this ruckus all about? If you all have something to say. I'm here to listen!"

Everyone looked at him except Miko and Paul whose working together.

Someone raised his hand and asked Armstrong, "Sir, shouldn't we just ask the government to send help for us instead?"

Miko doesn't care about them and still letting Paul and Risa know about what he's doing. "Updates for Mapping system, done. Accessing satellite map features..." 

"Do you think, when will that 'help from the government' get here!? Look at him!" Armstrong shouted and pointed at Miko. "While you were gossiping about them, he doesn't care to all of you and keeps on moving forward, doing what he needs to do."

"I am not only talking about professionalism here because it shows you all lack of it. If you care to help our country then you should be helping not condemning each one of them."

Armstrong words didn't really affect all of them. You really don't want to be involved with criminals and not just normal criminals. They have records of killing people all over the world.

"You are free to go if you don't want to cooperate with these guys, I am also here to listen if you have better ways to help us stop this incident."

With that being said. Most of the employees left the place as they refuse to cooperate with them.Lina saw that the people are leaving the room and tried to cheer Armstrong, "That's okay Captain. We can take care of this, even if they all left. it's better-"

But Miko interrupted her, "Lina, it seems that Paul gave you a lot this time, I think you can do more instructions at the same time."

Lina apologized back to Miko and he gave more tasks to her to fasten up their pace. By just looking at the Huge screen everyone could see that Lina's response is getting slow and even more programs were opened at the same time.

"Isn't that's way too much even for an A.I. unit?" Ron said and Momo felt the same way, they feel sorry for her.

Through Armstrong's authority, Miko requested access to the school premises and immediately got approved by the school's security operators.

Armstrong instructed Hana to prepare ambulances and police outside the school in case casualties happened.

"Accessing camera for room 206..."

As the bell rang indicating that it is lunchtime. Everyone in the class said goodbye to their Teacher and the Teacher just left the room.

"There she is!" Risa Pointed a girl seated right in the middle of the classroom.

"She's eating alone," Momo said as they looked towards the other student in the class. Risa noticed something odd going on.

"Everyone is acting strange. Everyone is avoiding her," Risa said.


 

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