Chapter 3- Part 5 The Black Death of the Detective

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Finally at last– it's my turn.

I carried my heavy hiking bag and walked to the bidding compartment. The time now is far beyond our estimates, so I must work fast.

I stood in front of the compartment that looked like a telephone booth and opened the door.

Directly facing me is a touch screen machine, probably prepared by the Crime Victims' Relief Committee specially for this game, these guys really put a lot of effort into it.

I walked into the compartment and closed the door behind me. After the door was closed, people outside can no longer see what's going on inside.

There are operating instructions on the touch screen.

What's with the 8-bit pixel style in this day and age?

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What's with the 8-bit pixel style in this day and age?

All in all, I did as instructed. I did think about whether to use a pseudonym, but I didn't think it would make any sense, so I just typed it in as it is.

 I did think about whether to use a pseudonym, but I didn't think it would make any sense, so I just typed it in as it is

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The procedure was no different from an ATM machine.

After entering the name, the screen for fingerprints registration is displayed.

I followed the instructions and pressed my thumb on the fingerprint authentication device.

I followed the instructions and pressed my thumb on the fingerprint authentication device

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Then the screen switched to one for entering numbers.

I kept the number at '0 yen', and was about to press the 'OK' button– when I suddenly hesitated.

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