[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-simultaneously-transmigrated-starting-off-invinc":3,"chapter-simultaneously-transmigrated-starting-off-invinc-simultaneously-transmigrated-starting-off-invinc-chapter-88":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Simultaneously Transmigrated: Starting Off Invincible in the Combined Anime World!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2258661,4408,"Chapter 88: Shigeno Nobuyuki","simultaneously-transmigrated-starting-off-invinc-chapter-88",88,"\u003Cp>When Yu Shengzai asked about the SAO player list, Shigeno Nobuyuki showed a brief flash of panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he learned that Yu Shengzai was asking only because the internet regulatory department wanted to count surviving players, he let out a deep breath of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sincerely apologize, Mr. Shōzō. Since our research made no progress, all the data—including the list—was deleted and discarded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s been so long since then; I doubt it would be easy to recover the original list now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, ALO’s operations are running smoothly. Daily player logins are steadily increasing, and the profits for our company are growing larger every day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While reporting, Shigeno Nobuyuki couldn’t help stealing glances at Yu Shengzai’s expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he saw that the latter, as always, cared more about ALO and didn’t press further about the SAO list, Shigeno finally relaxed, convinced Yu Shengzai had merely mentioned the list offhand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand. Thank you for your efforts. ALO is currently our company’s most profitable game. As its primary manager, I expect you to put in even more dedication.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rest assured, Mr. Shōzō. I want ALO to succeed more than anyone else—I will spare no effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. Thank you. Submit a detailed report later. You may leave now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Shigeno Nobuyuki stepped out of the office, Yu Shengzai’s previously warm smile vanished, replaced by a dark expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only made a simple test—and already spotted many unnatural signs in Shigeno.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When mentioning the SAO list, though Shigeno concealed it well, Yu Shengzai caught that fleeting flicker of panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had spent years in the corporate world; previously, his favoritism toward Shigeno had made him overlook many details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thanks to Shengzai’s warning, when he now viewed Shigeno with scrutiny, he clearly saw how skilled the man was at deception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though this test wasn’t proof, knowing Shigeno was hiding something and was two-faced was enough for Yu Shengzai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likewise, Shigeno Nobuyuki’s face turned stormy the moment he stepped out of Yu Shengzai’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a cautious man, he realized his own behavior had been too nervous. Though he quickly masked it, he couldn’t be sure Yu Shengzai hadn’t noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, why had Yu Shengzai suddenly brought up the SAO player list today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it truly because the internet regulatory department wanted to verify survivor numbers?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made sense that someone would come asking today, since SAO players had just been freed—but Shigeno felt something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. I can’t stay at RECT Company anymore. Whether I’m being paranoid or Yu Shengzai suspects me, I must destroy all the brain simulation research data and find another path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With my talents, I won’t lack for offers from major companies. Once I control Yui Asuna, I can return and deal with that old bastard later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shigeno didn’t know if he was being paranoid or if Yu Shengzai had already suspected him—but his caution told him he must flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also had confidence: even if Yu Shengzai suspected him, it was only suspicion—nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Yu Shengzai’s past trust in him, he still had plenty of time. If he destroyed most of the evidence, even if the man discovered the truth later, he could do nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if he got Yu Shengzai’s daughter in his hands, the old man would even help cover for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Shigeno never imagined that, just as he thought he had time, he had barely stepped down the stairs when two detectives approached him, showing their credentials: “Mr. Shigeno Nobuyuki? We’re detectives from the local police station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ve received a report accusing you of embezzling company funds. Please come with us for investigation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the detectives’ words, Shigeno froze in shock. He had imprisoned SAO players’ consciousnesses and conducted brain simulations—but embezzlement? That was completely false!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must be mistaken! How could I possibly embezzle funds? Our president, Yu Shengzai, can vouch for me—he…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shigeno’s words cut off mid-sentence—he suddenly realized: embezzlement? This was Yu Shengzai setting him up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had underestimated the man’s ruthlessness. Merely suspecting him, Yu Shengzai had acted decisively—giving him zero chance to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait! I’m being framed! I’m a man of standing—you can’t arrest me based on one-sided accusations!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he himself not know whether he’d embezzled? He wasn’t afraid of an investigation—he feared that during his detention, other evidence of his crimes would be uncovered!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Shigeno was now wildly agitated, almost hysterical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Shigeno, please calm down. We’re merely requesting your cooperation for an investigation—we haven’t arrested you. Please comply.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the coldly professional detectives, Shigeno refused to surrender quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he’d truly embezzled funds, he might only serve a few years. But if his imprisonment of three hundred players’ consciousnesses for brain simulations came to light, whether he’d survive at all was uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was the real world—not ALO. Shigeno wasn’t the powerful elf king Oberon—he was just a weak researcher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Shigeno’s fierce resistance, the two detectives grew more certain he was guilty. Without hesitation, they subdued him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Shigeno was taken away for investigation, all his past research and work were formally reviewed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, Shigeno had not embezzled company funds—that accusation was baseless. But during the investigation, an even bigger scandal surfaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shigeno’s imprisonment of players’ consciousnesses for brain simulations was finally exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His research plans and documents were all laid bare—irrefutable evidence. Even if he had eight tongues, he couldn’t explain them away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately, under professional handling, all three hundred imprisoned players—including Asuna—were rescued. The incident made headlines the next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",916,"2026-06-19T15:18:33.595Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5b681556747e7a05419a1ff23b8273a263340dda8a5f1f1bb5185b4a1e465d46","simultaneously-transmigrated-starting-off-invinc-chapter-89","simultaneously-transmigrated-starting-off-invinc-chapter-87",587,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsimultaneously-transmigrated-starting-off-invinc-cover.jpg"]