["Red Horse" Serial Arson Case]
[Completion: Perfect]
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining Nano Protective Coating]
[Evaluation: In this case, your sharpness allowed you to successfully wait for the hare and catch the malicious arsonist, preventing a wife-killing incident. At the same time, you made two charlatans pay for their actions, and in the mysterious workings of fate, you gained its favor.]
Obviously, even with the arsonist committing three consecutive crimes, Senichi was able to receive an excellent-level reward. This was definitely because he prevented the criminal from committing murder.
At the same time, it was important to ensure that the two charlatans received the punishment they deserved. Although their charges were not as severe as arson and attempted murder, neglecting this point might have jeopardized Senichi's perfect-level reward.
Fortunately, his considerations were thorough, and he securely obtained the reward.
Seeing this reward, Senichi felt quite satisfied, thinking that his efforts were not in vain.
[Nano Protective Coating: Convenient spray-on car protective coating, simply spray a layer on the car to gain an additional layer of protection.]
[Note: With this coating, there is no problem with fire resistance, bullet resistance, and collision resistance. However, the coating will be consumed when the car is hit or attacked. Welcome to make another purchase~]
After seeing the effect of this item, Senichi chose to take out the item. A canister resembling a spray paint can appeared in his hand.
Opening the car door and stepping out, a white mist was sprayed from the canister onto the car body. As Senichi walked, the mist continued to cover the car body.
But miraculously, the white mist didn't touch the ground at all. It seemed to magnetically adhere to the car body, continuously moving above like liquid mercury.
Soon, a visible transparent mist covered the entire car body. Then, the protective layer slowly disappeared, making the car body look as if it had just been polished, shining brightly.
"It seems like I won't have to worry about maintaining the car body in the future." Senichi smiled, quite satisfied with this reward.
Next, he took out the formal attire with a swing of his arm, and the gentleman's cane appeared in his hand. Without any hesitation, he struck it against the shiny car body.
"Bang!"
A loud impact echoed from the car body, indicating the significant force behind the strike. However, facing this hit, Senichi's beloved car seemed as if it had been gently patted by a soft palm, giving the appearance of a "big talk but small action."
But Senichi knew that the force he just applied could knock a person down or cause damage to other cars. It would not result in the pristine and undamaged appearance of his car, which still gleamed like a new vehicle.
After striking the car body, the impacted area momentarily smoothed out like flowing water, as if hitting the surface of water. Although there was a dent, it quickly regained calmness as the impact disappeared.
If Senichi hadn't concentrated and undergone reinforced reflexes, he probably wouldn't have noticed this fleeting change.
However, this reaction caught Senichi's attention, making his eyes light up. The sudden change completely confirmed that this item's effect matched his imagined benefits.
The previous item description did not provide detailed information on the coating's effects. If it only made the car body sturdy but couldn't recover after damage, it wouldn't justify Senichi's hard-earned "perfect-level" reward.
So, after using the item, Senichi personally conducted a test, and the results were pleasing. Just as he thought, items obtained at the "perfect-level" weren't as "low" as he initially assumed.
After the car suffered a hit or external attack, the coating instantly repaired the impacted area, like flowing water. This meant that even if the same part of the car body suffered multiple impacts, as long as the coating remained intact, it could continue to defend.
It could be compared to a character in a game with a "shield." As long as the shield remained unbroken, the "health bar" inside couldn't be damaged.
If there was one somewhat dissatisfying aspect of this item, it might be that the shield had durability. Despite its excellent protective capabilities, the coating had a limited lifespan, which was somewhat disheartening.
In other words, if Senichi engaged in an "enthusiastic" high-speed race, the collisions of "manly clashes" and "passionate bullets" might partially damage the car's shield.
As for the rest, it would be a matter to be addressed with "money."
And precisely this point turned out to be more challenging.
However, Senichi decided to leave these worries to his future self. At least for now, he was very satisfied and filled with a sense of security.
After all, although the car outwardly appeared to be a sports car, in reality, its protection could rival some military vehicles, if not surpass them.
The gentleman's cane twirled lightly in Senichi's hand before he stored it away and re-entered the car. The car quickly started, heading towards the road.
With the case now resolved, like millions of men and women on the street, he had a common destination—home.
The bustling road was filled with a continuous flow of vehicles, and traffic jams and overtaking were common occurrences. People would silently harbor resentment during their commutes, or find joy in a green light that allowed smooth passage.
However, the most frequent annoyance was encountering a series of red lights, where people's frustrations would often manifest, making them feel insignificant and cheap.
Senichi, on the other hand, quite liked this mundane and trivial daily life. Perhaps it was due to the unconventional nature of his daily work. So, faced with these common annoyances, he displayed a lot of patience, waiting patiently through several red lights.
It was an unavoidable situation. After all, even though Senichi was skilled at driving, he had no reason to speed recklessly, especially with the vehicles lining up like a long dragon.
But no matter how slow it was, it didn't delay his return home. After a while, Senichi finally arrived home.
Opening the door with the key, the person inside heard the commotion and came out with a smile to welcome Senichi.
"Why are you here?" Seeing that it was Ayako, Senichi asked with a smile.
"Of course, to make dinner for you." Ayako smiled gently. "I initially thought you'd be back late. Does that mean the case has been solved?"
"Yes, it's solved." Senichi nodded after changing his shoes. "I told you it would be fine."
"Hey hey, I knew you were capable." Ayako nodded with a smile. "I'll go make dinner then."
"Wait a moment." Senichi grabbed Ayako and pulled her into his arms. "Let's postpone the meal for a bit. I have something more important to do."
Feeling the breath near her ears and the approaching face, Ayako, shy and blushing, involuntarily closed her eyes.