Chapter 166

Everyone should be arrested, so how can we let the guy who came up with such a flawed plan get away with it!

The person who bought the business plan said bitterly, "That guy calls himself the Moriarty of the criminal world, saying he's an expert in crime and has helped many people escape legal punishment... We can't let him go even more than we can!"

Kenji Hagiwara's expression was strange: "Oh... the Moriarty of the criminal world..."

He remembered that it was a few years ago when they went to a hot spring inn, and the criminal mistook him for the person in charge and gave him on-site guidance. As a result, the criminal told him everything and even reported the police for entrapment.

Because I felt he was too stupid, like someone with chuunibyou (middle school syndrome), I thought he would be caught sooner or later... but he's still hanging around outside until now. Does he actually have some skills?

Usakabe Saiki thought hard for a while before he remembered that there did seem to be such a thing, but...

"Nemesis?" Bo Yezhai asked incredulously. "What nemesis? I don't know anything about that."

"He said that for his criminal plans, those who like to save money buy only parts of the plan, and if it fails, it's not his fault. But those who buy the perfect criminal plan from him will only fail if they encounter his nemesis..."

"..."

With a blank expression, Bo Yezaki turned to the detective in charge of the case and said, "Take all these people back and interrogate them thoroughly about what's going on with that chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) guy."

It's only because he's a good person that he suddenly resurfaced after so many years, dragging down his image. Otherwise, he would have already found a way to capture him!

The system seemed to want to say something, but then fell silent.

It wasn't until Usoppei finished work, went home, switched back to his main body, and started searching for the criminal consultant using the [Universal Navigation] that the system asked in a low voice, as if to say, "I knew this would happen. See, I caught you red-handed."

[Isn't it because you're a kind person that you didn't take this to heart?]

Bo Yezaki turned off the navigation without changing his expression. He didn't know if there was a problem with the keywords or if the other party was not within the search range, but he couldn't find anything.

[The day is almost over, why not make the most of the remaining navigation search attempts?]

The system scoffed: "You're clearly very vengeful, why are you pretending to be magnanimous... You still have one search attempt left! Aren't you afraid of wasting it? You only used it once during the day!"

While at the amusement park during the day, Usoppei Saiki felt that the case was a bit strange and might not be as simple as a murder. He was worried that if time dragged on, he would miss lunch and wanted to finish the case quickly.

So he went into the restroom, changed his identity, and used the "Universal Navigation" app to search for nearby safety hazards, which is why he was able to coincidentally appear in the Ferris wheel cabin where the bomb was located.

Several times, he has discovered problems in advance, but a group of people only know to say that he has a tendency to cause accidents, and none of them know his good intentions!

The system just wants to complain about all its good intentions; isn't it just that it doesn't want to work overtime?!

In short, Bo Yezaki searched for security risks and criminal advisors today, and he still has one more search left. He can't even come up with a better excuse.

Bo Yezhai could only silently open the [Universal Navigation] again and start thinking about what else to search for.

Sigh, I can't think of anything else, so I'll just search for any member of the organization.

Bo Yezaki casually entered the keywords and then asked the navigation system to search for them.

Quite unexpectedly, he discovered Vermouth.

This is a rare guest. Vermouth has been abroad for the past few years and rarely returns to the country. When she does come back, it's usually for a mission and she leaves quickly. As for Usui, he has a proper job and his schedule doesn't allow him to meet Vermouth more than three times.

However, Vermouth would occasionally email him to ask if he was having any difficulties in his life.

After thinking it over, Bo Yezaki felt that Alex probably didn't have that much influence. Maybe the organization's boss wanted Vermouth to gain some favor with him or something.

Perhaps he felt that he was raised in the Middle East by rye and lacked a mother figure around him, so Vermouth might take advantage of that.

His attitude towards Miyano Akemi was indeed alright; at least Miyano Akemi didn't complain all the time. This seemed to give the other members of the organization the wrong impression that he was starved for love... Well, actually he was just a gentleman.

...Although he didn't hold back when raising Miyano Akemi's suspicion level, at least he didn't report her to the boss, right? She should be content!

In short, since Vermouth is rarely back in Japan, he should take the initiative.

So Usui sent Vermouth an email, asking: "Where are you now?"

Vermouth replied quickly: [Tokyo, I'm free now, how about we meet up soon?]

Usakabe Saiki replied cheerfully: "Is now alright? We can have a meal together... There's something else I wanted to ask you."

Vermouth, on the other side, looked at the reply and fell into deep thought.

Just as Usui Saiki guessed, the organization's boss did indeed specifically instruct Vermouth to get closer to Usui Saiki, feeling that there were too few women in his upbringing, which might have a surprising effect.

Vermouth had a good impression of Alex, and after the Boss gave her instructions, she kept them in mind. She kept track of the time, paid attention to the rumors about Usoppei in the organization, and occasionally sent him emails, made phone calls, or even sent him gifts to maintain their relationship.

Because Usui Saiki was under Gin's jurisdiction, she would inquire about Usui Saiki when collaborating with Gin on some missions.

Even if Gin is in a good mood, the moment she mentions Usui Saiki, the atmosphere immediately drops to freezing point, and Gin will throw out a "Ask Vodka" and turn away.

Vodka's words sounded very bizarre... but to say that Vodka was trying to smear Usui Saiki seems like he lacks the imagination; it might actually be true.

She couldn't help but say, "I don't think Bo Ye-kun is that kind of person."

Vodka: "You'll see for yourself!"

"...I've met him before. You've forgotten? I was the one who persuaded him to join the organization back then."

But Vermouth, having worked in Hollywood, has seen many strange people. Usui Saiki's negotiation and speech were relatively proper at the time, and in terms of clothing taste alone, his impact on her was only moderate. With some filters, she always felt that Usui Saiki was just a bit strange because he had lived in the Middle East for a long time, and that it was normal for him to be a little strange. She could have lived in a normal society for a few more years and it would have been fine.

But listening to Vodka's description, it seems like this kid's thought process has become increasingly strange over the years...

I seemed perfectly normal when I was chatting with her!

Vodka exclaimed in disbelief, "What?! How many times a year do you make phone calls?"

"About two or three times? I mostly sent emails. I asked him questions about his life, and his answers were very normal."

"Is it possible that he's just more obedient in front of you... Ah, I see! It really is because that kid lacks maternal love!!!"

Vermouth was also a little suspicious, but every time she returned to Japan she would ask Usuba Saiki to hang out, but Usuba Saiki rarely agreed... This didn't seem like she was getting closer to her because of this.

Vodka: "It's already pretty good. Believe me, I could ask him out a hundred times and he'd only show up three times, and even then, it would just be to torture me."

Vermouth: "…………"

She felt that Vodka harbored some resentment towards Usakabe Saiki, and that the things he said about Usakabe Saiki might have to be taken with a grain of salt.

Judging from the style of the rumors circulating within the organization about Bo Ye Zaiqi, most of them were probably spread by vodka.

After so long, Vermouth had gotten used to not being able to get a date with Usui Saiki, but today Usui Saiki was suddenly so enthusiastic, which made her feel flattered and inexplicably a little scared.

There's always something fishy going on when things seem unusual!

And when she asked what she wanted to ask her for a favor, she noticed that the emails she had replied to earlier had been quite quick, but now there had been no response for ages…

Vermouth thought for a moment about her acquaintances in the organization and called Bourbon, who was considered reliable in intelligence matters: "Are you on good terms with Potness? Does he ever ask you to meet up?"

Bourbon didn't understand why Vermouth was suddenly asking him about Usakabe Saiki, and suspected something was amiss, so he perked up: "Why are you asking this all of a sudden? Is he looking for you?"

Vermouth hesitated for a moment, then admitted, "Yes, he rarely agreed to go out with me before, but this time he's suddenly been very proactive..."

Bourbon thought for a moment: "It means he has ulterior motives, but those motives may not necessarily be you. Sometimes it might be that his friends with normal people are too busy to keep him company, and he doesn't want to do anything alone, so he will randomly find someone to hang out with."

Vermouth avoided mentioning that Usui had asked her for a favor, and instead asked, "What problems have you encountered in similar situations before?"

Bourbon fell silent.

Countless images flashed through his mind in that instant...

Finally, he slowly replied, "There's a high probability you'll encounter a case, and he might even call the police. Be careful, and disguise yourself if necessary."

Vermouth: "…………"

So it's true what Vodka said about Usoya Saiki calling the police so easily...

Is it because there were no opportunities to call the police in the Middle East, so they went on a police-calling spree in Japan for fun?! But this kind of behavior is definitely very ordinary...

Just as Vermouth was frantically raising her suspicions, wondering what Usaku Saiki might want to ask her for a favor, Usaku Saiki's reply finally arrived belatedly.

I heard you're close to Yukiko Kudo. She happens to be in Japan right now. Could you take me to meet her? She's such a talented actress; it's such a shame she retired from the entertainment industry so early…

Vermouth: "…………?"

What a normal kid! He even idolizes celebrities? Vodka and bourbon are just exaggerated claims!

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Extra chapter tonight! Starting to slowly pay off my debts, I'll adjust my sleep schedule first.

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Vermouth is here!

Vermouth, whose suspicions had been unknowingly raised: These people are really spreading alarmist rumors.

Vodka: ? ? ?