books44 Chapter 182 Can we do without both a love-struck mind and an undercover agent? (Please comment and r
Chapter 182 Can we do without both a love-struck mind and an undercover agent? (Please comment and r
In other words, Haruya Kuromon's questioning of the police does not equate to Butebel's on-the-spot shooting of Pisco.
"Shuichi, remember this: Without knowing the truth, evil spirits may arise."
A very bad feeling welled up in Shuichi Akai's heart.
"An organization member using someone else's identity to act" and "pretending to be A when A is present" are two different concepts. The former is about hiding one's own identity, while the latter has the added purpose of framing someone or attracting attention.
The Black Gate consultant was very conspicuous at the memorial service, and he was by Vermouth's side during the operation. He then managed to evade the FBI's investigation. His actions can no longer be described as merely suspicious!
If it weren't for this coincidental photo, the FBI would have definitely identified Haruya Kuromon based on the surveillance footage.
...and then Butber's goal was achieved.
"What's wrong with this news, Show?" Judy asked with concern, noticing his sudden change in expression.
"No, it's nothing, I just aggravated my ribs." Akai Hideaki composed himself, turned the steering wheel, and merged his car, which was originally going straight, into the left-turn lane. "Judy, I'll pretend I forgot to buy something and drive back a little while you check on the other agents."
Although she didn't know why Xiu suddenly changed his plans, he must have his reasons. Judy picked up the walkie-talkie and tried to call:
Jim, how are things on your end?
"We're trying to evacuate. Those guys are sticking tight. We're moving towards the safe house east of the hotel." Jim Mason, lurking in the alley, bandaged his wounded comrade with a walkie-talkie. "By the way, Judy. I can't get in touch with Aaron. He's probably..."
Judy's throat tightened, understanding his unspoken meaning: "It's alright, the information has been obtained and uploaded, Xiu and I will head over now."
"Be careful and stay in touch."
Following Jim's advice, Judy then contacted Aaron, but received no response. Aaron was leading the main force infiltrating the hotel, responsible for arresting Pisco, and therefore faced immense risk...
"Next up is Edward!"
After a few anxious seconds of waiting, followed by a burst of static, his companion's voice broke the silence: "This is Edward, Judy. How are things on your end?"
“Everything’s going well, we’re on our way to support Jim. How about you?” Judy breathed a sigh of relief.
Edward was in charge of leading the plainclothes agents on the perimeter, while he himself infiltrated the inner area as a journalist.
"We recently shook off the organization's pursuit and are now moving to our base."
Shuichi Akai parked the Chevrolet on the side of the road and turned back to instruct, "I suspect the organization has tracked our movements. You should go to the backup base first."
"It seems the situation is quite serious. I'll be careful."
"Did you have any contact with that Black Gate consultant at the meeting? Did he seem unusual at the time?"
Edward recalled for a moment, carefully organizing his thoughts, and said, "I didn't get very close for fear of attracting Vermouth's attention. However, I remember that before Shigehiko Tonoguchi was attacked, he was standing at a distance, but after the lights came on, he had already crossed the crowd and reached his target."
"Isn't this just like confirming the target's vital signs?" Judy speculated.
Shuichi Akai frowned upon hearing this, leaning halfway over the chair to get closer to the walkie-talkie: "It does sound very suspicious. Have any other members witnessed Haruya Kuromon's movements?"
After a whispered exchange, Edward denied it: "No one else has seen him. Is this consultant also a member of the organization?"
"It's not confirmed yet. By the way, how's the task I asked Chen to do going?" Shuichi Akai asked casually.
"I'm sorry, Shuichi, Chen has already sacrificed himself."
“I remember Tony was in charge of monitoring the southwest area of the hotel, right? Please have him answer the phone. I need to confirm some details… Or did Tony also die? What about his brother Mark, and any of the other surviving team members?”
There was only silence on the other end of the walkie-talkie.
"Is that so? Then I understand." Shuichi Akai cut off the communication.
After the call ended, Edward Crowe, holding the blood-stained walkie-talkie, crossed out the items in his notebook.
"It seems your undercover identity has been discovered, Edward."
A soft greeting came from behind. "Butber" had changed into another set of action gear. He wore a black mask, touched his headset, and set up a sniper rifle in front of the window.
“Gin, Rye has spotted Edward. However, we can confirm that he was just driving here. The only distinguishing feature is that there were only two people inside: Shuichi Akai in the driver's seat and another woman in the back seat.”
"This time, we must keep him in Japan." His determination was tinged with a calm indifference; Gin was more concerned with another objective at the moment. He glanced at the communicator with considerable dissatisfaction: "Still haven't found Sherry's whereabouts?"
"I didn't notice Shirley's presence at the venue."
"Hmph, does that woman think she can get away from the organization by covering herself in white camouflage? How foolish."
Butber raised an eyebrow slightly and casually probed, "I didn't expect you to care more about Sherry's escape than chasing Rye?"
“Oh my, Butbell, didn’t you know? Gin is really obsessed with that girl~” Vermouth twirled a strand of hair between her fingers, leaned back in the back seat of the Porsche, and smiled as she fanned the flames. “After raiding the FBI’s command center, the first thing he did was look for Sherry, which even allowed Shuichi Akai to escape.”
"This must be what they call the 'magic of love'~"
If they weren't in the middle of tracking their prey, Gin would have loved to throw this annoying woman out of the car right then and there: "So, according to you, the woman who keeps changing her disguises and harassing her research progress is the one she's deeply in love with?"
This time it was Vermouth's turn to be unhappy.
"Hehe, I see."
Butber listened to their conversation, a chilling chuckle laced with murderous intent, his cold hostility baring its fangs like a venomous snake emerging from its hole.
"In other words, Shiho Miyano is my biggest rival in love throughout my life."
Gin:?
Belmode:?
Butbel was also taken aback: ?
Behind the speaker behind his mask, Yoru Kurokawa propped his face up with his hand, toying with a bottle of liquid Pisco, and said in a jealous tone in front of the person involved, "These cousins who play with other people's feelings... are really hateful."