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Chapter 497: Handle the Aftermath Yourself [Bonus chapter for Patron Caustic Comment]
Chi Feichei didn't say anything. He went to sit in the Living Room Outside, took out his Mobile Phone, and sent an Email to The Boss.
[The Investigation in Japan regarding Wataru Ichiro is complete. --Raki]
[Have Fulante go to America first to Cooperate with Investigation. She has some Knowledge of Boston.]
[She was injured by me and can't participate in this Action. --Raki]
The Boss: "..."
Injured? Another one? Is this kid trying to wipe out my Organization?
Never mind...
At least he took Action after the Investigation was finished, so it didn't affect the Task.
Fulante was already considered a disposable Verification Object anyway.
[Handle the aftermath yourself.]
[Okay, I plan to go to America ahead of schedule. I have a way to contact Sawada Hiroki, the one who developed Artificial Intelligence. --Raki]
Chi Feichei didn't hide his intention regarding Sawada Hiroki.
He was going to use his public Identity to go, and this couldn't be concealed. Rather than waiting for someone else to report it to The Boss, it was better to proactively inform him himself.
[Hand over the Intelligence Investigation of that Military Official to Rum. You are responsible for the Action. Also, try to gather Intelligence on Sawada Hiroki, but be discreet and don't alarm Sawada Hiroki or anyone else.]
[Understood. --Raki]
After a moment, Gin's Phone Call came through.
"What happened to Fulante?" Gin asked directly.
"She sustained a slight Injury," Chi Feichei said, not going into detail.
He wasn't surprised that Gin was calling to ask. Gin was responsible for Organization Safety and Member Safety, so Fulante's Safety Situation naturally fell under his purview. He guessed that The Boss had instructed Gin to cooperate with him in arranging things for Fulante.
After all, she had just completed an important Task without any mistakes; they couldn't just abandon her at a time like this.
"What's the Situation?"
"She'll probably need to rest for a while and has limited mobility for the time being. We're safe here."
"Do you have a suitable Place there?"
"Yes, but there are Blood Stain in my Car. I had it blown up. Please send over a Black Zelas Car. I left the License Plate number."
"Alright, I'll have someone send it over. What's the specific Location?"
"Jiangdong District, Dream Island Hotel."
"One Hour. The Key will be in the Car. Confirm Safety yourself."
"Mm."
After hanging up, Chi Feichei continued sending Emails.
He sent one to Yingqu Yan Nan, one to Crow in Tokyo, one to Feimo in America, one to Saki Midorikawa in America, one to Underberg in Britain, and one to Rum... Emails flew back and forth.
About half an Hour later, the Doorbell rang, and then rang twice more in quick succession.
Only then did Chi Feichei Get Up and open the Door.
Outside the Door, Yingqu Yan Nan was wearing a Hotel Staff Work Uniform, his Hat pulled low, pushing a Dining Cart into the Room.
"Confirm the Location of the Monitoring Room. Clear the Surveillance Video in half an Hour and cut off the Surveillance Power," Chi Feichei said, taking the Dining Cart.
Yingqu Yan Nan nodded, Turn Around, and went Outside the Door.
Chi Feichei locked the Door, Turn Around, and went to the Room. "How are you Feeling?"
Fulante reached out to touch the Bandage on her Neck, her voice a little weak. "Better."
"Come eat."
"Mm... Raki, are we changing locations?"
"You can stay at the Hotel if you want. It's still safe for now."
"Never mind, let's change Place..."
The two ate Rice as if nothing had happened. After waiting for Yingqu Yan Nan to clear the Surveillance Video and cut off the Surveillance Power, they went Out the Door.
Fulante Turn Around and looked around. Her Fingerprint and Hair were everywhere, and there was no way to clean them up. Fortunately, this wasn't a Crime Action, so leaving Trace wasn't a big deal. She glanced at the subtle Reflection of the Film that was clearly on Chi Feichei's Palm and chuckled softly. "Raki, you're really cautious. Do you want to clean up your Hair too?"
"No need," Chi Feichei said, picking up Fulante.
This girl was so weak, yet she was still in the Mood to laugh.
Fulante stiffened for a moment but didn't Struggle.
Chi Feichei entered the Elevator, pressed the button for the underground floor, and asked in a low, hoarse voice, "Those people in the Boston Ds Street District—should I leave them to you, or should I Dispose of them?"
"You..." Fulante was taken aback, then Realize. It wouldn't be difficult for the Organization to investigate her past. A hint of Killing Intent flashed in her eyes. "I can go back to America after a week of rest. If it's convenient for you, wait for me. I want to see their end. If it's not convenient, Never Mind, you Dispose of them."
"Send me the Intelligence you have on Koizumi Kumi later," Chi Feichei said, "and the List of those people."
"Okay..." Fulante responded softly, a sense of relief washing over her.
Those annoying Fellows in Ds Street District could finally be eliminated.
She could have used the Organization to clean them up while gathering Intelligence, but she was worried that the Organization had investigated her History and seen through her Intentions.
Now it seemed that being cautious was the right move.
When Raki asked earlier whether to leave them to her or Dispose of them himself, he was asking what she wanted in return for what she had done last night, and also stating: set your Condition, and there will be no more emotional entanglement afterward.
Her response meant she agreed to the Transaction. From then on, they would be even.
But even if they said they were even, they wouldn't truly be. A Relationship had already been established. Whether Raki had a Good Impression of her or felt a little Grievance, he would look after her to some extent in the future.
Her request wasn't excessive and might even make this Relationship last longer.
She hadn't Considered yet whether she wanted further involvement in the future.
On one hand, she felt it was worth it. Aside from the Injury, she had gotten everything she originally wanted. Risking her life and not dying was a win. On the other hand, thinking about the suffering she had endured last night, she felt a little lingering fear.
Raki wasn't the kind of Man she hated, and he was somewhat attractive to her. Otherwise, she wouldn't have made this Choice. If it were someone she disliked, she wouldn't want to Grievance herself no matter what. It was just... he was too brutal, she couldn't hold him...
"Actually, you could go and clean up those people yourself, or investigate their Intelligence thoroughly. As long as they're worth eliminating, the Organization can help clean them up as a favor," Chi Feichei reminded her. Seeing the Elevator reach the underground floor and the Elevator Door open, he carried Fulante out.
In This Situation, Fulante could completely take a Gun and go to their Door to Murder them herself, or set a trap during the Intelligence Investigation and lure the Organization to clean them up.
The Organization would definitely know Fulante's Intentions, but The Boss wouldn't care. As long as it didn't affect the Organization's operations and Safety, using the Organization's Strength to clean up a few scumbags was nothing. The other Organization Member wouldn't care either. Since The Boss had tacitly approved it, they would just treat it as a bit of exercise.
Fulante smiled. "Raki, The Boss values you a lot, doesn't he?"
Chi Feichei didn't answer and put Fulante down.
Right, maybe he had a golden start when he joined the Organization and didn't quite Understand the Ideas of other Member, especially Organization Member like Fulante who had been somewhat marginalized before.
Fulante had wanted to use the Organization to avenge personal grievances before, but without an absolutely valid Reason, it might... not be easy?
She had to Consider what to do if she accidentally caused Disaster, whether there was someone to back her up, and also Consider whether her Action to avenge personal grievances would affect other Member and cause dissatisfaction among them...
Fulante didn't ask any further and followed him to a brand-new Black Zelas Car. "Do you like this Car?"
"It's convenient for Identity confirmation. If I always change Car, it's hard for other Member to recognize me," Chi Feichei said, putting Fulante down. He went to the Corner of the Parking Lot, picked up the License Plate Yingqu Yan Nan had left, brought it to the Car, and attached the License Plate.
"Also Correct..." Fulante chuckled, standing aside and watching Chi Feichei attach the License Plate and Check the Situation inside and outside the Car. After Chi Feichei got into the Car, she opened the Car Door of the Passenger Seat and got in. Looking at the familiar Car Decoration of the Zelas Car, she still felt a bit of Psychological Trauma.
...Chi Feichei took Fulante to a Safe House in a detached Residence, then drove the Car to a Secluded Place. While waiting for Yingqu Yan Nan to arrive, he took out his Mobile Phone to Transfer funds.
Fulante's Reward for this Task, Saki Midorikawa's Reward for investigating Intelligence in America... all for the sake of the Organization, and using Organization Funds.
Koizumi Kumi's Leverage, after being organized by Fulante, was also sent over.
Chi Feichei Check it carefully, added Koizumi Kumi's Information to a List, and uploaded the Information Fulante had sent.
A White Car stopped in front of them. Yingqu Yan Nan, wearing Sunglasses and carrying two Bags, got out of the Car and walked over. He put the Bags in the Trunk and got into the Car.
Chi Feichei had asked Yingqu Yan Nan to come over to have him Help drive in shifts. First, they were going to the Forest where Koizumi Kumi was being held, then detour to the Forest where Black Bear Jubei was, and then return to Tokyo.
He hadn't slept all Night last night, and it wasn't safe for one person to drive Car for so long.
Deep Forest, it was still that dilapidated Cabin.
"Wait for me in the Car," Chi Feichei instructed, got out of the Car, and knocked on the Door.
A Man in a Suit and Sunglasses opened the Door. Seeing Chi Feichei's European Disguise Face, he put away his Gun and made way. "Raki, she's inside. Nothing Accident happened."
Chi Feichei entered the Cabin. After waiting for the Man to open a locked Door, he Reach Out and pushed it open.
Koizumi Kumi was sitting in the Wall Corner, hugging her knees. Hearing someone enter, she raised her Head to Look at the Entrance, but her eyes were lifeless, and she quickly lowered her Head again.
He was familiar with that Face. Just helping Fulante with Disguise so many times was enough for him to remember it. But the Real Koizumi Kumi's Mental State wasn't good at all, even worse than Fulante in her weakened State.
Chi Feichei Turn Head to Look at the two Men behind him and asked in a hoarse voice, "Has she been like this Recently?"
Although these Fellows were Outer Member, they were all smart people and naturally Understand the Rule: people designated by the Organization to be detained were not to be messed with. They were to wait for orders. They could be killed, but not insulted. Who knew what kind of person was being detained and what their future might hold? To avoid being sent to the Guillotine in the future, these people wouldn't dare to mess around.
The two Men exchanged Glances.
"About two weeks ago, she begged us to let her out or let her go for a walk..."
"Of course, we couldn't agree. She's been like this for the past week..."
Chi Feichei stepped forward and squatted down in front of Koizumi Kumi. He Reach Out and lifted Koizumi Kumi's chin, making her Look at him. "Do you want to Go Out?"
Calculating the Time, her detention had indeed been long enough. She was probably on the verge of collapse from being locked up.
A glimmer of light returned to Koizumi Kumi's eyes, and she nodded desperately.
The other person's hoarse and unpleasant Sound now sounded like heavenly music to her Ear.
Fortunately, this girl hadn't been driven crazy.
Chi Feichei withdrew his Hand, took out his Mobile Phone, and brought up the Leverage Fulante had gathered. He held the Mobile Phone in front of Koizumi Kumi's eyes, his Tone still calm. "In the future, if I need your Help with anything, I'll contact you again. They'll give you my Contact Information later. You must report to me before leaving Tokyo, otherwise, these Things will be sent to major Newspaper Office and the Email of people you know. Change your Residence immediately after you get back and wait for my contact. Of course, if you want to die, you can continue to stay in that Place. Understand?"
Koizumi Kumi saw the content on the Mobile Phone and was startled. "Und-Understood."
Chi Feichei stood up, Turn Around, and went Outside the Door. "Send her back and leave my Email Address for her."
"Yes, Raki," the two Men responded.
Thank you for your Patronage, bow twice~
(End of Chapter)
Chi Feichei didn't say anything. He went to sit in the Living Room Outside, took out his Mobile Phone, and sent an Email to The Boss.
[The Investigation in Japan regarding Wataru Ichiro is complete. --Raki]
[Have Fulante go to America first to Cooperate with Investigation. She has some Knowledge of Boston.]
[She was injured by me and can't participate in this Action. --Raki]
The Boss: "..."
Injured? Another one? Is this kid trying to wipe out my Organization?
Never mind...
At least he took Action after the Investigation was finished, so it didn't affect the Task.
Fulante was already considered a disposable Verification Object anyway.
[Handle the aftermath yourself.]
[Okay, I plan to go to America ahead of schedule. I have a way to contact Sawada Hiroki, the one who developed Artificial Intelligence. --Raki]
Chi Feichei didn't hide his intention regarding Sawada Hiroki.
He was going to use his public Identity to go, and this couldn't be concealed. Rather than waiting for someone else to report it to The Boss, it was better to proactively inform him himself.
[Hand over the Intelligence Investigation of that Military Official to Rum. You are responsible for the Action. Also, try to gather Intelligence on Sawada Hiroki, but be discreet and don't alarm Sawada Hiroki or anyone else.]
[Understood. --Raki]
After a moment, Gin's Phone Call came through.
"What happened to Fulante?" Gin asked directly.
"She sustained a slight Injury," Chi Feichei said, not going into detail.
He wasn't surprised that Gin was calling to ask. Gin was responsible for Organization Safety and Member Safety, so Fulante's Safety Situation naturally fell under his purview. He guessed that The Boss had instructed Gin to cooperate with him in arranging things for Fulante.
After all, she had just completed an important Task without any mistakes; they couldn't just abandon her at a time like this.
"What's the Situation?"
"She'll probably need to rest for a while and has limited mobility for the time being. We're safe here."
"Do you have a suitable Place there?"
"Yes, but there are Blood Stain in my Car. I had it blown up. Please send over a Black Zelas Car. I left the License Plate number."
"Alright, I'll have someone send it over. What's the specific Location?"
"Jiangdong District, Dream Island Hotel."
"One Hour. The Key will be in the Car. Confirm Safety yourself."
"Mm."
After hanging up, Chi Feichei continued sending Emails.
He sent one to Yingqu Yan Nan, one to Crow in Tokyo, one to Feimo in America, one to Saki Midorikawa in America, one to Underberg in Britain, and one to Rum... Emails flew back and forth.
About half an Hour later, the Doorbell rang, and then rang twice more in quick succession.
Only then did Chi Feichei Get Up and open the Door.
Outside the Door, Yingqu Yan Nan was wearing a Hotel Staff Work Uniform, his Hat pulled low, pushing a Dining Cart into the Room.
"Confirm the Location of the Monitoring Room. Clear the Surveillance Video in half an Hour and cut off the Surveillance Power," Chi Feichei said, taking the Dining Cart.
Yingqu Yan Nan nodded, Turn Around, and went Outside the Door.
Chi Feichei locked the Door, Turn Around, and went to the Room. "How are you Feeling?"
Fulante reached out to touch the Bandage on her Neck, her voice a little weak. "Better."
"Come eat."
"Mm... Raki, are we changing locations?"
"You can stay at the Hotel if you want. It's still safe for now."
"Never mind, let's change Place..."
The two ate Rice as if nothing had happened. After waiting for Yingqu Yan Nan to clear the Surveillance Video and cut off the Surveillance Power, they went Out the Door.
Fulante Turn Around and looked around. Her Fingerprint and Hair were everywhere, and there was no way to clean them up. Fortunately, this wasn't a Crime Action, so leaving Trace wasn't a big deal. She glanced at the subtle Reflection of the Film that was clearly on Chi Feichei's Palm and chuckled softly. "Raki, you're really cautious. Do you want to clean up your Hair too?"
"No need," Chi Feichei said, picking up Fulante.
This girl was so weak, yet she was still in the Mood to laugh.
Fulante stiffened for a moment but didn't Struggle.
Chi Feichei entered the Elevator, pressed the button for the underground floor, and asked in a low, hoarse voice, "Those people in the Boston Ds Street District—should I leave them to you, or should I Dispose of them?"
"You..." Fulante was taken aback, then Realize. It wouldn't be difficult for the Organization to investigate her past. A hint of Killing Intent flashed in her eyes. "I can go back to America after a week of rest. If it's convenient for you, wait for me. I want to see their end. If it's not convenient, Never Mind, you Dispose of them."
"Send me the Intelligence you have on Koizumi Kumi later," Chi Feichei said, "and the List of those people."
"Okay..." Fulante responded softly, a sense of relief washing over her.
Those annoying Fellows in Ds Street District could finally be eliminated.
She could have used the Organization to clean them up while gathering Intelligence, but she was worried that the Organization had investigated her History and seen through her Intentions.
Now it seemed that being cautious was the right move.
When Raki asked earlier whether to leave them to her or Dispose of them himself, he was asking what she wanted in return for what she had done last night, and also stating: set your Condition, and there will be no more emotional entanglement afterward.
Her response meant she agreed to the Transaction. From then on, they would be even.
But even if they said they were even, they wouldn't truly be. A Relationship had already been established. Whether Raki had a Good Impression of her or felt a little Grievance, he would look after her to some extent in the future.
Her request wasn't excessive and might even make this Relationship last longer.
She hadn't Considered yet whether she wanted further involvement in the future.
On one hand, she felt it was worth it. Aside from the Injury, she had gotten everything she originally wanted. Risking her life and not dying was a win. On the other hand, thinking about the suffering she had endured last night, she felt a little lingering fear.
Raki wasn't the kind of Man she hated, and he was somewhat attractive to her. Otherwise, she wouldn't have made this Choice. If it were someone she disliked, she wouldn't want to Grievance herself no matter what. It was just... he was too brutal, she couldn't hold him...
"Actually, you could go and clean up those people yourself, or investigate their Intelligence thoroughly. As long as they're worth eliminating, the Organization can help clean them up as a favor," Chi Feichei reminded her. Seeing the Elevator reach the underground floor and the Elevator Door open, he carried Fulante out.
In This Situation, Fulante could completely take a Gun and go to their Door to Murder them herself, or set a trap during the Intelligence Investigation and lure the Organization to clean them up.
The Organization would definitely know Fulante's Intentions, but The Boss wouldn't care. As long as it didn't affect the Organization's operations and Safety, using the Organization's Strength to clean up a few scumbags was nothing. The other Organization Member wouldn't care either. Since The Boss had tacitly approved it, they would just treat it as a bit of exercise.
Fulante smiled. "Raki, The Boss values you a lot, doesn't he?"
Chi Feichei didn't answer and put Fulante down.
Right, maybe he had a golden start when he joined the Organization and didn't quite Understand the Ideas of other Member, especially Organization Member like Fulante who had been somewhat marginalized before.
Fulante had wanted to use the Organization to avenge personal grievances before, but without an absolutely valid Reason, it might... not be easy?
She had to Consider what to do if she accidentally caused Disaster, whether there was someone to back her up, and also Consider whether her Action to avenge personal grievances would affect other Member and cause dissatisfaction among them...
Fulante didn't ask any further and followed him to a brand-new Black Zelas Car. "Do you like this Car?"
"It's convenient for Identity confirmation. If I always change Car, it's hard for other Member to recognize me," Chi Feichei said, putting Fulante down. He went to the Corner of the Parking Lot, picked up the License Plate Yingqu Yan Nan had left, brought it to the Car, and attached the License Plate.
"Also Correct..." Fulante chuckled, standing aside and watching Chi Feichei attach the License Plate and Check the Situation inside and outside the Car. After Chi Feichei got into the Car, she opened the Car Door of the Passenger Seat and got in. Looking at the familiar Car Decoration of the Zelas Car, she still felt a bit of Psychological Trauma.
...Chi Feichei took Fulante to a Safe House in a detached Residence, then drove the Car to a Secluded Place. While waiting for Yingqu Yan Nan to arrive, he took out his Mobile Phone to Transfer funds.
Fulante's Reward for this Task, Saki Midorikawa's Reward for investigating Intelligence in America... all for the sake of the Organization, and using Organization Funds.
Koizumi Kumi's Leverage, after being organized by Fulante, was also sent over.
Chi Feichei Check it carefully, added Koizumi Kumi's Information to a List, and uploaded the Information Fulante had sent.
A White Car stopped in front of them. Yingqu Yan Nan, wearing Sunglasses and carrying two Bags, got out of the Car and walked over. He put the Bags in the Trunk and got into the Car.
Chi Feichei had asked Yingqu Yan Nan to come over to have him Help drive in shifts. First, they were going to the Forest where Koizumi Kumi was being held, then detour to the Forest where Black Bear Jubei was, and then return to Tokyo.
He hadn't slept all Night last night, and it wasn't safe for one person to drive Car for so long.
Deep Forest, it was still that dilapidated Cabin.
"Wait for me in the Car," Chi Feichei instructed, got out of the Car, and knocked on the Door.
A Man in a Suit and Sunglasses opened the Door. Seeing Chi Feichei's European Disguise Face, he put away his Gun and made way. "Raki, she's inside. Nothing Accident happened."
Chi Feichei entered the Cabin. After waiting for the Man to open a locked Door, he Reach Out and pushed it open.
Koizumi Kumi was sitting in the Wall Corner, hugging her knees. Hearing someone enter, she raised her Head to Look at the Entrance, but her eyes were lifeless, and she quickly lowered her Head again.
He was familiar with that Face. Just helping Fulante with Disguise so many times was enough for him to remember it. But the Real Koizumi Kumi's Mental State wasn't good at all, even worse than Fulante in her weakened State.
Chi Feichei Turn Head to Look at the two Men behind him and asked in a hoarse voice, "Has she been like this Recently?"
Although these Fellows were Outer Member, they were all smart people and naturally Understand the Rule: people designated by the Organization to be detained were not to be messed with. They were to wait for orders. They could be killed, but not insulted. Who knew what kind of person was being detained and what their future might hold? To avoid being sent to the Guillotine in the future, these people wouldn't dare to mess around.
The two Men exchanged Glances.
"About two weeks ago, she begged us to let her out or let her go for a walk..."
"Of course, we couldn't agree. She's been like this for the past week..."
Chi Feichei stepped forward and squatted down in front of Koizumi Kumi. He Reach Out and lifted Koizumi Kumi's chin, making her Look at him. "Do you want to Go Out?"
Calculating the Time, her detention had indeed been long enough. She was probably on the verge of collapse from being locked up.
A glimmer of light returned to Koizumi Kumi's eyes, and she nodded desperately.
The other person's hoarse and unpleasant Sound now sounded like heavenly music to her Ear.
Fortunately, this girl hadn't been driven crazy.
Chi Feichei withdrew his Hand, took out his Mobile Phone, and brought up the Leverage Fulante had gathered. He held the Mobile Phone in front of Koizumi Kumi's eyes, his Tone still calm. "In the future, if I need your Help with anything, I'll contact you again. They'll give you my Contact Information later. You must report to me before leaving Tokyo, otherwise, these Things will be sent to major Newspaper Office and the Email of people you know. Change your Residence immediately after you get back and wait for my contact. Of course, if you want to die, you can continue to stay in that Place. Understand?"
Koizumi Kumi saw the content on the Mobile Phone and was startled. "Und-Understood."
Chi Feichei stood up, Turn Around, and went Outside the Door. "Send her back and leave my Email Address for her."
"Yes, Raki," the two Men responded.
Thank you for your Patronage, bow twice~
(End of Chapter)
