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Chapter 1068: My Stance is Skewed Again
The group didn't chat for too long. Odagiri Toshiya was pulled away, and neither Chi Feichei nor Suzuki Sonoko stayed long, leaving in advance.
Rena Mizunashi (Kir) chatted with Yoko Okino and Morizono Kikuto for a while, then also said goodbye and left, citing 'interview content to confirm tomorrow'.
Arriving at the parking lot alone, the descending temperature in the underground level cleared Rena Mizunashi (Kir)'s brain considerably. Casting aside her relaxed and happy mood, she took out her mobile phone after getting in the car and sent an email explaining her departure from the banquet, before finally driving away.
Halfway there, a phone call came in.
Rena Mizunashi (Kir) took advantage of stopping at a red light, took out her mobile phone, glanced at it, and answered the call.
"Gin?"
The voice on the other end of the phone was gloomy.
"Kir, you went to the THK Company banquet before?"
"Yes, because their president is the son of the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Metropolitan Police Department. I already said it to The Boss."
"You should be able to get an invitation letter for their company's big banquet two months later, right? Domon Kouki will also be there then; maybe he'll be useful."
"I should be able to get one invitation letter," Rena Mizunashi (Kir) lowered her gaze. "Do you want help getting a few more?"
Domon Kouki attending the banquet, this kind of itinerary, is absolutely secret. I fear even THK Company cannot confirm it, right? The Organization is truly not simple.
"No need for now. The security arrangement for that kind of banquet will be very strict. Acting there isn't a wise choice," Gin said. "Just create an opportunity to contact him first. As for specifically what I want you to do, I will tell you again at that time."
"Ok."
Rena Mizunashi (Kir) listened to the call hang up and hurried home.
Not far from the abandoned building, on the silent street, two cars were stopped front and back on the roadside.
Gin put away his mobile phone and looked towards Chi Feichei, who had changed clothes and was wearing a black baseball cap. "Looks like Kir didn't suspect your identity, but The Boss still intends to have people monitor her movements for a period of time. She'll probably think this is because she contacted Odagiri Toshiya, or it's a security confirmation before action, and won't become suspicious. Then... can you confirm? Domon Kouki's itinerary."
"He personally called and talked. The limelight from 《Geisha》 is too big, and there are quite a few interested councilors," Chi Feichei said calmly. "As long as there is no accident, it can be confirmed."
Vodka smiled coldly, "After all, it's a good deed for culture to spread. The popularity of that video in America has also been increasing. It's not strange for those politicians to be interested. Otherwise, it would indeed be troublesome for those councilors to want to make a reservation to meet. Even if they have a legitimate reason, it's very difficult to contact them, let alone chat face-to-face alone."
"Hmph... it's not that troublesome. There are plenty of opportunities to pass news to him," Gin said, looking towards Chi Feichei again. "After a while, Kir will go abroad for one trip. Afterwards, when she returns, she will have two opportunities to contact Domon Kouki. If that doesn't work, then let her go to the banquet."
Chi Feichei nodded.
It's best if THK Company isn't involved.
Although he can also promise, even if Rena Mizunashi (Kir) utilizes the THK Company banquet to contact Domon Kouki, she also won't think there is any problem with THK Company.
Just like Vodka said, a section of culture spreading, a video that lets other kingdoms understand Japan's tradition and can still be liked by people, is sufficient to let most councilors think it's necessary to go 'care and encourage' THK Company a bit. Domon Kouki attending the banquet is reasonable.
As long as there is no too big opening that causes suspicion, the filter in Rena Mizunashi (Kir)'s heart is not that easy to break.
"At that time, there should be no need to trouble you for help..." Gin said, opening the back seat car door, took out a bag of oranges, and very naturally handed it over to Chi Feichei. "Is there any news from Bourbon?"
Vodka looking at the bag containing oranges, was speechless and in silence.
Boss really sent Raki oranges?
Takatori Yan'o looked at that bag of oranges, was speechless and in silence.
These two really are something...
"He sent an email saying that the FBI agents scattered, but they locked onto Akai Shuichi and two agents among them active in Otaru Town, and still need to finally confirm it a bit," Chi Feichei received the bag and put it onto the car hood. "Although he sent me the probable procedure of the investigation, I think something is wrong."
"Is there a problem with Bourbon?" Gin asked in a deep voice.
"He didn't say it in too much detail, just said that he got a little clue at the nursing home in the vicinity of those agents' former stronghold. Someone recently saw Akai's suspected car. At that time, Akai's companion mentioned fuel consumption, and it just happened to be heard by someone. He locked onto Otaru Town, which is not far from Beihu Town, and suspected that there is still an FBI stronghold there. This is something that wasn't on the intelligence before, so he went over to check," Chi Feichei, organizing his thoughts, said it very slowly. "Afterwards, he pretended to work in the vicinity and indeed discovered Akai's trace; he also extracted a little information from the people in the vicinity. There are other people who saw Akai Shuichi. When Jodie is discharged in two days, he will again think of a method to confirm..."
"That fellow is always mysterious," Gin took out a cigarette and bit it, lit it, carrying a trace of impatience in his eyes. "Although so far, his intelligence hasn't had a problem yet, but if you really get used to believing his intelligence, it would be simply easy for him to set up a trap anywhere he wants!"
Chi Feichei took one orange from the bag, lowered his head and started peeling it.
This time, Amuro Toru should not have done anything tricky. The reason why he hid the investigation plan and progress is probably because he wanted to free up his hands and feet to do some work for Public Security.
In other words, Amuro Toru is indeed aiming at finding out Akai Shuichi's whereabouts.
But he just has a wrong feeling.
Feimo's intelligence network is mainly laid out in Beika Town and Beihu Town. Although there are also other places, the intensity of surveillance is not as strong as in these two places. Akai Shuichi seemingly really intends to hide. He didn't go see Jodie, and when he went out, he probably also brought things like a hat and scarf as a cover-up, and also didn't drive his own car. So the crows haven't re-locked onto him yet.
Since he cannot get confirmation from Feimo, then he will find out the reason for the wrong feeling himself.
In other words... The clue is very likely intentionally released by Akai Shuichi.
Gin also realized this point. "Do you suspect that Akai intentionally released a fake clue?"
"Then what is the purpose?" Takatori Yan'o raised a question. "A group of illegal immigrants, they can't possibly be thinking of catching us all in one net, right? If they make a big fuss, they also won't have a good outcome."
Chi Feichei raised his eyes and looked at Gin.
If they go according to the normal procedure, afterwards, after Amuro Toru provides intelligence, the Organization will still find people to go confirm.
As long as surveillance points or miniature cameras are set up in Otaru Town, then from among the suspicious people, the people sent over by the Organization can be searched out one by one.
Right... FBI's purpose is not to set up a trap to catch all in one net, but to obtain more information about Organization members!
And as long as one or two people are locked onto in Otaru Town, then it's just like aiming at the corner of a fishing net; one can follow the string and feel towards other parts of the big net, and also have some sense when the big net is thrown towards a certain place.
He knows Rena Mizunashi (Kir) is already locked onto by FBI, but after discovering that the Organization is investigating, that group of FBI agents seemingly think that the goal they locked onto is still not enough, and they can still utilize this opportunity to obtain more things to make judgments about the Organization's trajectory.
"How do you want to do it?" Gin asked.
"Counter-scheme," Chi Feichei put the peeled orange onto the bag, took out his mobile phone and started sending an email. "I'll say something to Rum. No need to send people over to Otaru Town to confirm. The place they should go is..."
"Green Terrace!" Gin realized.
Chi Feichei's heart agreed with Gin's answer.
Fake clues wanting to deceive people, will often be mixed with real clues.
Initially, the clue was 'fuel consumption', and the location where it was obtained was Beihu Town.
And in the vicinity of Beihu Town, if sorted by distance, that is...
Green Terrace—Beika—Beihu—Sawafukuro—Otaru.
These two places, Green Terrace and Otaru, have similar distance from Beihu Town. From the route's perspective, the fuel consumption for driving is also similar.
If not Otaru, then the possibility of Akai Shuichi being in Green Terrace is very high.
No matter what, Otaru cannot casually send personnel over. Even if people are to be sent, it should also be a smoke bomb released for FBI. The real place to send personnel to investigate is Green Terrace Town.
Although he doesn't know what Amuro Toru based his confirmation of the location being 'Otaru' on, his intuition tells him that Akai Shuichi is just in Green Terrace.
Gin doesn't know, but he is very clear—the real place Akai Shuichi wants to approach is Beika Town.
Anyway, letting people go to Green Terrace to investigate also won't lose anything, and can still confirm his speculation a bit.
If Akai Shuichi's new stronghold is in Green Terrace, then an action plan can be formulated.
Crashing headfirst into a place others have operated is not a wise move. The Organization also won't do this.
So, the entire plan targeting Akai Shuichi is not 'find out, kill over', but is to lock onto FBI's stronghold and whereabouts, then create an opportunity to lure the people out. As long as those people move, the intelligence personnel will track and investigate FBI's arrangements. Once they figure out FBI's plan, then they will set up a scheme for a sure kill.
Just like Belmode that time before, after confirming Jodie's identity and knowing that FBI locked onto her, she still remained calm. Instead, she investigated the other party's plan clearly. When FBI was ambushing on the wharf, she used disguise to become Jodie's appearance, transferred all the people away, and then lured Jodie over to deal with her.
At that time, Rum will create an opportunity to lure out that group of agents, Akai Shuichi, and let the people who infiltrated into Green Terrace observe what arrangements FBI has. Armed with the intelligence, they will fight with them...
Wait...
He, his stance seemed to have skewed again.
Moreover, this time it is a little serious.
Soon, Gin will run to kill Mori Kogoro. If that group of agents, Akai Shuichi, are beaten and run away, his Home Teacher won't just be finished like that, right?
Cough, he believes Akai Shuichi can handle it.
If it's really not possible, then he will think of a method again.
Although he has a kind of feeling of 'setting up a scheme for myself and fighting myself', he very much wants to have a friendly spar with Akai Shuichi a bit...
Getting involved always requires bearing risk.
(End of Chapter)
The group didn't chat for too long. Odagiri Toshiya was pulled away, and neither Chi Feichei nor Suzuki Sonoko stayed long, leaving in advance.
Rena Mizunashi (Kir) chatted with Yoko Okino and Morizono Kikuto for a while, then also said goodbye and left, citing 'interview content to confirm tomorrow'.
Arriving at the parking lot alone, the descending temperature in the underground level cleared Rena Mizunashi (Kir)'s brain considerably. Casting aside her relaxed and happy mood, she took out her mobile phone after getting in the car and sent an email explaining her departure from the banquet, before finally driving away.
Halfway there, a phone call came in.
Rena Mizunashi (Kir) took advantage of stopping at a red light, took out her mobile phone, glanced at it, and answered the call.
"Gin?"
The voice on the other end of the phone was gloomy.
"Kir, you went to the THK Company banquet before?"
"Yes, because their president is the son of the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Metropolitan Police Department. I already said it to The Boss."
"You should be able to get an invitation letter for their company's big banquet two months later, right? Domon Kouki will also be there then; maybe he'll be useful."
"I should be able to get one invitation letter," Rena Mizunashi (Kir) lowered her gaze. "Do you want help getting a few more?"
Domon Kouki attending the banquet, this kind of itinerary, is absolutely secret. I fear even THK Company cannot confirm it, right? The Organization is truly not simple.
"No need for now. The security arrangement for that kind of banquet will be very strict. Acting there isn't a wise choice," Gin said. "Just create an opportunity to contact him first. As for specifically what I want you to do, I will tell you again at that time."
"Ok."
Rena Mizunashi (Kir) listened to the call hang up and hurried home.
Not far from the abandoned building, on the silent street, two cars were stopped front and back on the roadside.
Gin put away his mobile phone and looked towards Chi Feichei, who had changed clothes and was wearing a black baseball cap. "Looks like Kir didn't suspect your identity, but The Boss still intends to have people monitor her movements for a period of time. She'll probably think this is because she contacted Odagiri Toshiya, or it's a security confirmation before action, and won't become suspicious. Then... can you confirm? Domon Kouki's itinerary."
"He personally called and talked. The limelight from 《Geisha》 is too big, and there are quite a few interested councilors," Chi Feichei said calmly. "As long as there is no accident, it can be confirmed."
Vodka smiled coldly, "After all, it's a good deed for culture to spread. The popularity of that video in America has also been increasing. It's not strange for those politicians to be interested. Otherwise, it would indeed be troublesome for those councilors to want to make a reservation to meet. Even if they have a legitimate reason, it's very difficult to contact them, let alone chat face-to-face alone."
"Hmph... it's not that troublesome. There are plenty of opportunities to pass news to him," Gin said, looking towards Chi Feichei again. "After a while, Kir will go abroad for one trip. Afterwards, when she returns, she will have two opportunities to contact Domon Kouki. If that doesn't work, then let her go to the banquet."
Chi Feichei nodded.
It's best if THK Company isn't involved.
Although he can also promise, even if Rena Mizunashi (Kir) utilizes the THK Company banquet to contact Domon Kouki, she also won't think there is any problem with THK Company.
Just like Vodka said, a section of culture spreading, a video that lets other kingdoms understand Japan's tradition and can still be liked by people, is sufficient to let most councilors think it's necessary to go 'care and encourage' THK Company a bit. Domon Kouki attending the banquet is reasonable.
As long as there is no too big opening that causes suspicion, the filter in Rena Mizunashi (Kir)'s heart is not that easy to break.
"At that time, there should be no need to trouble you for help..." Gin said, opening the back seat car door, took out a bag of oranges, and very naturally handed it over to Chi Feichei. "Is there any news from Bourbon?"
Vodka looking at the bag containing oranges, was speechless and in silence.
Boss really sent Raki oranges?
Takatori Yan'o looked at that bag of oranges, was speechless and in silence.
These two really are something...
"He sent an email saying that the FBI agents scattered, but they locked onto Akai Shuichi and two agents among them active in Otaru Town, and still need to finally confirm it a bit," Chi Feichei received the bag and put it onto the car hood. "Although he sent me the probable procedure of the investigation, I think something is wrong."
"Is there a problem with Bourbon?" Gin asked in a deep voice.
"He didn't say it in too much detail, just said that he got a little clue at the nursing home in the vicinity of those agents' former stronghold. Someone recently saw Akai's suspected car. At that time, Akai's companion mentioned fuel consumption, and it just happened to be heard by someone. He locked onto Otaru Town, which is not far from Beihu Town, and suspected that there is still an FBI stronghold there. This is something that wasn't on the intelligence before, so he went over to check," Chi Feichei, organizing his thoughts, said it very slowly. "Afterwards, he pretended to work in the vicinity and indeed discovered Akai's trace; he also extracted a little information from the people in the vicinity. There are other people who saw Akai Shuichi. When Jodie is discharged in two days, he will again think of a method to confirm..."
"That fellow is always mysterious," Gin took out a cigarette and bit it, lit it, carrying a trace of impatience in his eyes. "Although so far, his intelligence hasn't had a problem yet, but if you really get used to believing his intelligence, it would be simply easy for him to set up a trap anywhere he wants!"
Chi Feichei took one orange from the bag, lowered his head and started peeling it.
This time, Amuro Toru should not have done anything tricky. The reason why he hid the investigation plan and progress is probably because he wanted to free up his hands and feet to do some work for Public Security.
In other words, Amuro Toru is indeed aiming at finding out Akai Shuichi's whereabouts.
But he just has a wrong feeling.
Feimo's intelligence network is mainly laid out in Beika Town and Beihu Town. Although there are also other places, the intensity of surveillance is not as strong as in these two places. Akai Shuichi seemingly really intends to hide. He didn't go see Jodie, and when he went out, he probably also brought things like a hat and scarf as a cover-up, and also didn't drive his own car. So the crows haven't re-locked onto him yet.
Since he cannot get confirmation from Feimo, then he will find out the reason for the wrong feeling himself.
In other words... The clue is very likely intentionally released by Akai Shuichi.
Gin also realized this point. "Do you suspect that Akai intentionally released a fake clue?"
"Then what is the purpose?" Takatori Yan'o raised a question. "A group of illegal immigrants, they can't possibly be thinking of catching us all in one net, right? If they make a big fuss, they also won't have a good outcome."
Chi Feichei raised his eyes and looked at Gin.
If they go according to the normal procedure, afterwards, after Amuro Toru provides intelligence, the Organization will still find people to go confirm.
As long as surveillance points or miniature cameras are set up in Otaru Town, then from among the suspicious people, the people sent over by the Organization can be searched out one by one.
Right... FBI's purpose is not to set up a trap to catch all in one net, but to obtain more information about Organization members!
And as long as one or two people are locked onto in Otaru Town, then it's just like aiming at the corner of a fishing net; one can follow the string and feel towards other parts of the big net, and also have some sense when the big net is thrown towards a certain place.
He knows Rena Mizunashi (Kir) is already locked onto by FBI, but after discovering that the Organization is investigating, that group of FBI agents seemingly think that the goal they locked onto is still not enough, and they can still utilize this opportunity to obtain more things to make judgments about the Organization's trajectory.
"How do you want to do it?" Gin asked.
"Counter-scheme," Chi Feichei put the peeled orange onto the bag, took out his mobile phone and started sending an email. "I'll say something to Rum. No need to send people over to Otaru Town to confirm. The place they should go is..."
"Green Terrace!" Gin realized.
Chi Feichei's heart agreed with Gin's answer.
Fake clues wanting to deceive people, will often be mixed with real clues.
Initially, the clue was 'fuel consumption', and the location where it was obtained was Beihu Town.
And in the vicinity of Beihu Town, if sorted by distance, that is...
Green Terrace—Beika—Beihu—Sawafukuro—Otaru.
These two places, Green Terrace and Otaru, have similar distance from Beihu Town. From the route's perspective, the fuel consumption for driving is also similar.
If not Otaru, then the possibility of Akai Shuichi being in Green Terrace is very high.
No matter what, Otaru cannot casually send personnel over. Even if people are to be sent, it should also be a smoke bomb released for FBI. The real place to send personnel to investigate is Green Terrace Town.
Although he doesn't know what Amuro Toru based his confirmation of the location being 'Otaru' on, his intuition tells him that Akai Shuichi is just in Green Terrace.
Gin doesn't know, but he is very clear—the real place Akai Shuichi wants to approach is Beika Town.
Anyway, letting people go to Green Terrace to investigate also won't lose anything, and can still confirm his speculation a bit.
If Akai Shuichi's new stronghold is in Green Terrace, then an action plan can be formulated.
Crashing headfirst into a place others have operated is not a wise move. The Organization also won't do this.
So, the entire plan targeting Akai Shuichi is not 'find out, kill over', but is to lock onto FBI's stronghold and whereabouts, then create an opportunity to lure the people out. As long as those people move, the intelligence personnel will track and investigate FBI's arrangements. Once they figure out FBI's plan, then they will set up a scheme for a sure kill.
Just like Belmode that time before, after confirming Jodie's identity and knowing that FBI locked onto her, she still remained calm. Instead, she investigated the other party's plan clearly. When FBI was ambushing on the wharf, she used disguise to become Jodie's appearance, transferred all the people away, and then lured Jodie over to deal with her.
At that time, Rum will create an opportunity to lure out that group of agents, Akai Shuichi, and let the people who infiltrated into Green Terrace observe what arrangements FBI has. Armed with the intelligence, they will fight with them...
Wait...
He, his stance seemed to have skewed again.
Moreover, this time it is a little serious.
Soon, Gin will run to kill Mori Kogoro. If that group of agents, Akai Shuichi, are beaten and run away, his Home Teacher won't just be finished like that, right?
Cough, he believes Akai Shuichi can handle it.
If it's really not possible, then he will think of a method again.
Although he has a kind of feeling of 'setting up a scheme for myself and fighting myself', he very much wants to have a friendly spar with Akai Shuichi a bit...
Getting involved always requires bearing risk.
(End of Chapter)
