Chapter 174

Bourbon glanced over and noticed that Vodka's hand, hidden under the table, had silently clenched into a fist...

Sigh, Vodka knows exactly what kind of person Bo Yezaki is, why did you provoke him!

No wonder Vodka complains about Usaku Saiki the most; he's obviously the most cooperative, which is why Usaku Saiki likes to chat with him!

It's amazing, though. Usakabe Saiki really treats women very well; Chianti hasn't been criticized yet...

"Speaking of which, what kind of mission did you guys do?" Bo Yezaki asked without any hesitation. "With so many people playing together, why didn't you invite me?"

Vodka wanted to play dead, but Usoya Saiki was staring at him, so he had no choice but to answer with a forced smile: "Didn't you dislike going on these kinds of field missions? You said you were worried there were spies among them who would kill you."

Usakabe Saiki glanced around the room: "...Yes, it is indeed very dangerous."

The implication is that he believes there are indeed people among these people who are undercover agents.

“Cohen and I are definitely not,” Chianti said, eyeing Vodka and Bourbon curiously. He didn't seem to take it seriously, just amused. “So, is Vodka or Bourbon an undercover agent?”

Vodka couldn't take it anymore. Chianti had been perfectly normal before, but now he'd been completely swayed in just a short while: "How could that be! He's reported us to the Boss so many times! If he were a mole, he would have been discovered long ago!"

Although the Boss probably didn't investigate seriously... it's enough to shut them up.

Bourbon said softly, "I think people who call the police at the drop of a hat, with that fearless attitude, are more like undercover agents."

Usoppei advised him, "Always trying to avoid the police makes you seem suspicious. Just like me, call the police when you need to, and no one will suspect you! Like the situation we encountered when we went to the hot springs, we looked like righteous people no matter what, but you and Scotland refused to call the police!"

Bourbon just watched him silently.

This principle applies universally; if someone like Usakabe Saiki acts with impunity within an organization, it's hard for anyone to suspect him of having problems...

Turning his gaze, Bourbon noticed that Vodka was looking at him with an indescribable expression.

"……What's wrong?"

"You actually went to the hot springs with Potts!"

We agreed to hate Potts together! How did a traitor appear?!

Bourbon was speechless: "He's already cornered me and Scotland at our safe house, how could I possibly refuse?"

Chianti looked at the two who had suddenly started fighting and pondered for a moment: "Could it be that you two actually have a very good relationship with Potenes?"

Although they seem noisy and disruptive, if Potts goes out with someone in private, someone will immediately object!

These terrifying words froze Vodka and Bourbon in their tracks.

Only Usakabe Saiki could still laugh: "Of course, they are my good friends!"

Chianti complained, "You men are so fussy. Fighting means you're good friends, hurling insults at each other means you're good friends..."

Bo Yezhai Jishun said, "Reporting someone is also a sign of a good relationship. Otherwise, why wouldn't I report others? You can only sense something is wrong if you see them often!"

Chianti paused for a moment: "...Then don't report me. I don't like being reported."

Usoya Saiki: "Okay."

Vodka: "...???"

When everyone is treated similarly, Vodka feels frustrated, but it's not unacceptable.

When he saw that Usoya Saiki was blatantly treating him differently in front of him, Vodka's grief and indignation suddenly erupted.

People aren't afraid of living a bad life; they're afraid of comparing themselves to those who are living a good life!

Vodka: "I told you not to report me, but you still did!"

This is sexism! This is blatant sexism! Why is he so nice to women? This kid Bo Ye must be starved for maternal love!

Bo Yezaki looked at him with disdain: "Chianti and Cohen were recruited by me, how could I ruin my own reputation? You weren't recruited by me, I have to be responsible to the organization, of course I have to talk about anything suspicious."

Vodka: "..."

What?! Does Bo Ye Saiki consider Chianti and Cohen as his own people?! Doesn't that count as having factions within the organization?!

Even though he knew it wasn't like that, just thinking about it made Vodka feel horrified.

Now it's time for Bourbon to spit vodka: Stop arguing with Saiki Usakabe about this! Let's change the subject!

Vodka refused to speak again, and gave Bourbon a look, signaling him to take over.

Bourbon asked directly, without much finesse, "Let's not talk about that. What have you been up to lately? You seem to have a lot of free time."

Usuha Saiki: "I'm really bored. I just came back from a beautiful island and I'm planning to buy some games to play at home. It's really painful to be able to do nothing but lie around and collect money. So I'm envious when I see that you guys actually have jobs."

Everyone: "...???"

This time, Chianti's fist hardened, and she suddenly understood a little of what those people in the organization who spread rumors about Potnis were thinking: "What are you showing off for..."

Just then, Vodka's phone rang.

He picked up the phone and saw it was Gin calling. He immediately felt relieved and answered quickly: "Brother, is there something you need? I'll be right back!"

Gin, who hadn't even had a chance to say a word: "...?"

When did Vodka become so proactive at work? In the past, although he wasn't exactly slacking off, he just had the normal attitude of a working person. Today's attitude is really unusual.

“No rush.” Gin frowned. “Chianti and Cohen are with you, right? Ask them if they’re coming for the mission in three days.”

Calling each one individually is too troublesome; it's much easier to just call my younger brother and have him ask.

Vodka responded, then turned to ask, "Chianti, Cohen, there's a mission in three days, are you going?"

Chianti had just been provoked by Usoppon Saiki, and thinking about how busy she'd been lately, making money but having little opportunity to spend it, she felt like she'd been earning money for nothing. So she refused: "I don't want to go, I need to rest."

Cohen glanced at Usui Saiki, who seemed to have suddenly perked up, and cautiously followed up, "I need to rest too."

These non-mandatory tasks mainly depend on the organization members' own wishes. Vodka didn't say anything when he was refused; he just reported to Gin, "They want to rest."

"Okay, then let's change it again..."

Before Gin could finish speaking, they heard a commotion coming from the Vodka side, from Usaka Saiki.

Then, Bo Yezaki asked enthusiastically, "What mission is it? Tell me!"

Gin: "..."

Vodka is hanging out with Potts again? It can't be of his own volition; Potts must be bored and looking for some fun!

Gin, who had been relatively relaxed, suddenly became alert: "You're not interested."

"Sounds like they need a sniper. I can help!"

Gin sneered.

Just kidding, Bortenis is bored, he's lucky if he doesn't cause trouble! Help him what?!

Every time he asks Potniss to do something, he manages to create all sorts of trouble. Offering to help never brings any good results. No matter how much he feels it's a waste of Potniss's talent, he won't fall for it again!

Gin suspected that Potts had come up with a new way to torment people, but a firm refusal might also cause trouble, so he shifted the blame: "If you're bored, you can go find Vermouth."

“I already looked for him yesterday,” Bo Yezaki asked directly. “Just tell me what you need him for. I’m not willing to go if it’s something boring.”

Gin paused for a moment, then replied, "To confirm whether a guy has betrayed the organization."

"Oh, then I won't go." Bo Yezaki's attitude suddenly turned cold. "Do you think you can get away with it by pointing fingers at others as undercover agents? Let me tell you, no way. Once I find evidence, I'll report you to the Boss."

Gin: "………………"

Vodka: "Brother, calm down, brother!"

Gin remained calm: "What I just said also applies to yourself. And while you're pointing fingers at others as undercover agents, you get upset every time you actually discover one. You know in your heart who's more like an undercover agent."

Chianti and Cohen were shocked.

After all, they had little contact with Bo Yezaki and at most heard some rumors about the organization. However, the highly confidential structure of the organization meant that its internal staff were cautious about spreading gossip. So, although they had heard that Bo Tenisi liked to report others as undercover agents, they really didn't know what his attitude was towards the undercover agents he had already discovered.

Hearing Gin's words, the two suddenly realized they made some sense... Potts' reaction was indeed a bit strange!

Gin hung up the phone as soon as he finished speaking. Vodka regretted that he had lost a chance to leave, but he still said, "Big brother is right. You should reflect on this."

Chianti and Cohen were shocked again.

Huh? You just casually say that to someone who seems to have a problem?

While it's not fair to immediately label Potts as a traitor, shouldn't we at least interrogate him a bit?

Usaku Saiki remarked with great emotion, "Gin has become smarter now..."

Chianti and Cohen were a little nervous because the words sounded very familiar.

It's the kind of line a villain in a TV series would say after their flaws have been pointed out, something like, "Hmph, I didn't expect you guys to be so smart. Now that I've been found out, I'm not going to pretend anymore."

It seems like Potts is about to reveal his true identity and admit that he's been lying to them all along...

Completely oblivious to their wild imaginations, Vodka said, "How could I not know after being tricked by you? Even I know that if I hadn't suspected you just now, you would have called the boss again, and then said that you acted so well like an undercover agent that even the boss didn't react. The boss must be suspicious..."

Chianti & Cohen: "…………"

They had indeed heard that they were frequently reported, but this was the first time they had heard that Potts liked to deliberately act like an undercover agent. The word "again" was even more unsettling. Who would like to pretend to be an undercover agent and then report others? ... Thinking of Gin's skillful counterattack just now, which was the culmination of countless attempts, they were all a little dazed.

I thought the rumors were exaggerated, like they were crazy or mentally ill. They seemed perfectly normal when they were recruited!

Now it seems that the rumors related to Potts are all too conservative.

Looking at the sudden drop in suspicion from the two members he had recruited into the organization, Bo Yezaki fell silent.

"...Well analyzed, but don't do it again. Isn't that the difference between this and cheating? It's not sincere at all! Has anyone genuinely suspected that I might be an undercover agent?"

Bourbon suddenly spoke up: "Me."

Everyone looked at him.

But Bourbon, who always wore a smile, was unexpectedly serious at this moment: "I suspect you really are an undercover agent."

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Don't worry about me staying up late, I just sleep in and then get up to write... that's why I need to adjust my sleep schedule...

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Bourbon's move can be seen as a well-timed test.

Thin Leaf will provide a useful piece of information.

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The next chapter will return to Han Chuan's side.