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Remote Duel: Tsuchibashi Yu Is Still Too Green","ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-chapter-108",108,"\u003Cp>The next day, the Kinko Bridge incident made the TBS television news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The host opened by stating that Kinko Bridge’s electronic brain was written by Nobel Prize-level geniuses and was absolutely stable and secure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the footage switched to street interviews.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Citizens shown in the interview clips all expressed trust in TPC’s regard for life and technological standards, and regarded Kinko Bridge as a formidable weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, various experts debunked rumors such as “Kinko Bridge harbors massive hidden dangers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the anchor added that soon the Cabinet and TPC would release an authoritative report reaffirming the feasibility of the Kinko Bridge project.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t forget, the Pedan aliens were defeated by us Earthlings. Cracking Kinko Bridge is child’s play for humanity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news ended with the host’s “joking” remark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clarifying facts, public support, expert debunking, government endorsement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Tsuchibashi Yu’s well-rehearsed moves, public opinion began to shift noticeably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now they just needed to wait for the authoritative report to be released—everything would then be settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming commented after watching: “This news segment was well-structured for guidance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shoxing Tuan asked Qi Ming what he planned to do—would he once again unleash a bloody massacre?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming: “I’m not a violent man. Only in certain situations is violence the best solution. I’m not just about fighting and killing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He summoned Emi and asked her to investigate who authored the report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Dr. Kōbu. He’s a world-class expert in this field.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emi delivered impressively—not only did she obtain the author’s identity, she even secured a draft of the report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming nodded: “Good. Then we target him and overturn this report.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He contacted Dr. Yabui, who helped him confirm Dr. Kōbu’s whereabouts, then asked him to accompany him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a swift series of arrangements, Qi Ming prepared to depart. Shoxing Tuan, uneasy, insisted Emi go with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, Emi asked Qi Ming how he planned to proceed—intimidation or bribery?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Neither. I plan to ‘save him.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Earlier, in a psychiatric hospital in England, I learned a ‘formula.’ If executed properly, any report can be overturned.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emi: “?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Psychiatric hospital… isn’t that just a mental asylum?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this safe? Are you going to use methods taught by a mental patient to overturn a renowned doctor’s report?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming explained calmly: “First, try to scare off the report’s author.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hint that the project carries massive hidden risks, and suggest he wait until more comprehensive, long-term investigations yield results.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, let everyone pick holes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter how detailed the report, it must have overlooked some issues. Exploit those, and its conclusions will be questioned.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If that fails, smear the author. In logic, this is called an ‘ad hominem fallacy.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To succeed, focus on the issue, not the person. To sabotage, focus on the person, not the issue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s also a method to appease conservatives, but its effectiveness is uncertain—best avoided if possible…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming spouted a long list, leaving Emi stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this be taught by a mental patient?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emi: “Who on earth taught you this method?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming: “His name is Humphrey Appleby. He was once Britain’s Cabinet Secretary. After retirement, he developed mental issues and was sent to a hospital by his son and daughter-in-law.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Most readers have probably seen this image—the one on the right is Humphrey.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………………………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Qi Ming and Emi arrived at the address provided by Dr. Yabui—a high-end restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They found Dr. Kōbu chatting merrily with Dr. Yabui at a window seat and walked over directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dr. Yabui, what a coincidence—you’re here too. Are you Dr. Kōbu? An honor to meet you.” Qi Ming feigned surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr. Kōbu’s eyes lit up upon seeing Qi Ming: “I’ve seen you on the news—you’re Qi Ming from the Victory Team. You’re even handsomer in person.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then turned to Emi: “May I ask who this is… your girlfriend?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming: “This is Emi, my steadfast support, reliable teammate, my good brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emi: “?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good brother? What’s that supposed to mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr. Yabui said since they were all here, they should eat together, and stood up to order more dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he left Qi Ming and Dr. Kōbu alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming sat down calmly across from Dr. Kōbu: “I’ve read your report on Kinko Bridge. With this, your name will go down in history.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr. Kōbu still didn’t sense anything amiss: “With Kinko Bridge, your defensive capabilities will greatly improve.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming gave a low chuckle: “But what if the report is wrong…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr. Kōbu: “Wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming smiled slyly: “If the repaired and modified Kinko Bridge isn’t as safe as you claim, Doctor, your career and reputation…” He paused. “Doctor, you truly have courage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr. Kōbu dismissed it: “All standardized tests and data show Kinko Bridge has no issues.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming kept his tone neutral and cold: “Standardized tests, I see… heh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr. Kōbu finally sensed something was off: “Do you think our tests are flawed, Officer Qi Ming?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming: “Though I’m no expert in this field, reports from the U.S. suggest some critical issues remain unresolved.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Some evidence lacks persuasiveness. Some conclusions are questioned. Some data can be interpreted differently.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long-term, in-depth research might yield different findings.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr. Kōbu assumed Qi Ming was an insider—he couldn’t believe such deep understanding came from someone so young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Emi, seated beside Qi Ming, thought: …This sounds exactly like Qi Ming’s [Let everyone pick holes]?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr. Kōbu prepared to discuss further, but Qi Ming continued: “If the report is wrong, even if problems arise ten years later, the media will immediately dig up your report.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr. Kōbu frowned deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming lowered his voice: “If Kinko Bridge goes rogue, Japan will be the first to suffer destruction. If it’s discovered you once consulted for a multinational corporation…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr. Kōbu grew anxious: “That was ten years ago!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emi quietly corrected: “Precisely, eight years and nine months.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This must be Qi Ming’s [Smear the author]…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming pressed on: “You know how terrifying the media can be—they exaggerate and fabricate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if the problem isn’t yours—if a space alien secretly infiltrated Kinko Bridge and altered its programming causing a meltdown—TPC will still blame you to cover up the scandal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At that point, magazines and self-media outlets will go berserk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’ll headline things like ‘Families of Kinko Bridge Report Victims Destroyed’… the fallout would be enormous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1055,"2026-06-19T16:40:33.318Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","30a70d1a06145d09f829355128cb6618d862d6cc5430b47679197799ee316dbb","ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-chapter-109","ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-chapter-107",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-cover.jpg"]