Chapter 198

Perhaps Brad had made thorough preparations, handled the evidence, and thought about how he should react and what he should say if he were investigated, but he couldn't withstand Usui Saiki's unexpected move, which disrupted his plans. In an instant, his acting skills fell apart, and Judy discovered the flaw.

Judy didn't handcuff him, which was already out of consideration for human rights. In short, let's drag him back to our territory to discuss it first, and deal with the rest later.

What if, what if... she and Hanchuan Shenliu were both mistaken...

Judy glanced at Hanchuan Shenliu with despair, feeling that even if she had misjudged him, Hanchuan Shenliu didn't seem like the type to be wrong.

Especially in front of so many people, to so confidently claim that the other party is a criminal... If he's wrong, he'll become an international laughing stock. Hanchuan Shenliu wouldn't let himself become a laughing stock. If he can say it, he must be confident.

"Do you need any help?" Bo Yezaki asked, unusually, and quietly pressed the record button in his pocket.

Even Kenji Hagiwara couldn't help but glance at him sideways.

Xiao Shenliu isn't usually this enthusiastic; he usually only says strange things when he initiates conversation. What's wrong with him today?

Judy immediately said, "No need, this is an internal FBI matter, and we don't need anyone else to interfere."

Usakabe Saiki got the answer he wanted with satisfaction: "Yes, remember what you just said."

Judy, unaware that she would one day be traveling to Japan and causing various disruptions to the Japanese police's investigation: "...?"

Although the FBI has identified a suspect, the previous arrangements have not been completely abolished. After all, no one wants to admit that the perpetrator is one of their own. Therefore, the FBI still harbors concerns that "if the perpetrator is someone else, and their unauthorized cancellation of the plan resulted in death," and continues to persuade people to be protected by the FBI.

Everyone deciphered the code by working backwards from the answer; it was indeed "guilty." Therefore, the experts who were recruited must be properly protected, while the others can be left to their own devices.

The atmosphere is completely ruined. Even if Brad really is the culprit, the meeting can't continue. Everyone is definitely distracted. In that case, let's just end it early!

Thus, Bo Yezaki and his group entered the stage of free action.

Judy has already stated that she doesn't need Shinryu Hanchuan's help, and since they are not suspected, as long as they claim they are not afraid of death, the FBI has no reason to restrict their actions—unless they engage in some illegal operations, but there is indeed no need for that at the moment.

Back at the hotel, Matsuda Jinpei, who had particularly enjoyed the meeting, was still furious about it ending early: "What is he doing? Does he think he's some kind of champion of justice?"

"Because some countries don't have the death penalty, if someone dies, as long as you have money, you can get a suspended sentence and a reduced sentence, and you can be released in a few years and even become a respectable expert..." Kenji Hagiwara said helplessly. "It's really unfair to the deceased, but there's nothing we can do about it..."

Usoppei: "There is a way. Just find someone like Brad."

"Huh?" Matsuda Jinpei looked at Usui Saiki with a complicated expression. "You don't actually agree with him, do you?"

"To the police and judges, he is a criminal, but to the deceased and his family, he may be a champion of justice. However, it is easy to make mistakes when deciding whether someone should die based on one's own judgment... Didn't you also wish the bomber to die?"

Kenji Hagiwara sighed, wondering why they were bringing up that bomber again, even though he was already dead: "As for Jinpei, I actually hope he doesn't do it... I believe that if that bomber were to commit another crime and be caught by him, he would restrain himself from killing anyone."

Matsuda Jinpei paused for a moment: "...I don't even dare to believe in myself like that."

“I know Jinpei very well,” Kenji Hagiwara said, looking at Saiki Usui, “but what if Shinryu were in that situation…”

Usakabe Saiki gave a chilling smile: "I will kill him without hesitation, and I can find a suitable excuse if needed."

"...Don't do that. Even if there's a reason, murder is murder. Once you take action, you can't go back to the way things were."

"knew."

With such a casual answer, Kenji Hagiwara suspected that Saiki Usui hadn't listened at all.

Matsuda Jinpei felt the topic was getting a bit heavy, so he cleverly changed the subject: "We still have a week left on our holiday. The meeting ended early, so what's next?"

Usakabe Saiki: "I feel like I'm always likely to run into trouble when I'm with you guys. Let's split up. It's a rare opportunity to come to America, and I don't want to encounter any more strange things."

Matsuda Jinpei: "...???"

I didn't even say that! How dare you! Don't you have more cases around you?!

Seeing Matsuda Jinpei speechless with shock, Hagiwara Kenji couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Well, you're not a primary school student anymore, yet you still insist on playing together when you go out."

Matsuda Jinpei finally found his voice: "...Be careful, just don't make us bail you out."

Kenji Hagiwara also advised, "Call someone occasionally to let them know you're safe. The gun ownership rate here is a bit unsettling."

This is America, after all. With Xiao Shenliu's demeanor, what if he gets shot in self-defense by an armed person on the street? How unfair would that be...

Although he was worried, he felt that Xiao Shenliu was probably afraid of trouble. The FBI might come looking for him again, so it was normal for him to avoid it.

Kenji Hagiwara, on the other hand, was very concerned about the follow-up of the case and wanted to stay and wait for news. He didn't want everyone to wait with him, so the other party took the initiative to suggest splitting up, which was just right.

Usakabe Saiki also knew that using the pseudonym Hanakawa Shinryu would easily lead to him being stopped and questioned by the police on the street. This wasn't Japan, where he could directly prove his identity. It would always be more troublesome abroad.

So from the moment he suggested splitting up, he had already planned how to enjoy his trip to the United States.

“…Potnis?” Vermouth was surprised when she received the call from Saiki Usaba. “Are you in America now?”

"Yeah, I remember you were in the US too, so I thought I'd visit you." Usakabe Saiki's tone was light. "What, been busy lately?"

Vermouth laughed: "I'm not too busy, but I'm just about to have a cameo role in a movie, so I'll probably be near the film set for the next few days... If you don't mind being bored, you can come and visit."

Usaka Saiki cheered, "Yes! I've never been to a film set before!"

Although she knew that Usakabe Saiki was already an adult, Vermouth couldn't help but want to spoil him when she heard his lively and cheerful voice: "Okay, where are you now? I'll have someone book a ticket for you."

Seattle.

"Oh? What a coincidence, the film crew is currently shooting in Seattle. I'll have someone drive over to pick you up."

This was certainly no coincidence. Although Vermouth, as a big star, also valued her privacy and rarely appeared in the newspapers, her whereabouts were a mystery, making it easy for her to disappear from time to time to do the organization's missions, there was no way to stop Usui Saiki from having the "all-powerful navigation" function. He could just search for nearby organization members and find out who was there.

To avoid wasting any attempts, he also searched for other things these past few days, such as which restaurants nearby were good...

Compared to the "shady dealings" surrounding Shinryu Hanakawa, Saiki Usaba was much more at ease walking the streets of America.

Seattle has a strong cultural and artistic atmosphere, and American culture is generally... well, high EQ means openness and tolerance, while low EQ means all sorts of weirdos and monsters. In any case, whatever he dressed was perfectly normal to passersby, leaving no trace. It took the people Vermouth sent to pick him up quite a while to find him.

The driver even complimented him on his fashionable attire.

Bo Yezhai: "…………"

Stop praising him, he doesn't actually like this outfit that much. It's mainly for increasing evasion and luck...

Usakabe Saiki arrived in Vermouth in a short time by private car.

Vermouth is currently using the identity of Sharon, a famous actress, a middle-aged blonde woman who wears glasses. Although her face is wrinkled, you can still see the beauty she had in her youth.

She disguised herself like this when she took Usaku Saiki to meet Kudo Yukiko before. After all, her real body is eternally youthful, and even celebrities have their limits when it comes to maintaining their appearance. If she doesn't change her appearance, it's easy for her to cause a stir.

When they were alone together, Usoppei asked curiously, "It's one thing to disguise yourself normally, but to wear that disguise while acting...aren't you afraid the makeup artist will notice?"

“I do my own makeup,” Vermouth smiled. “At my level, everyone can accept it if I’m a little capricious. But it’s really troublesome to keep doing this, so I plan to fake my death in two years.”

Bo Yezhai asked knowingly, "Fake death?"

“Yes, my other identity is the daughter of my current identity.” Vermouth’s disguise was even more sophisticated than that of Usakata Saiki. “So if you’re curious about the life of a big star, you have the chance for the next two years. Once I fake my death, you won’t get this treatment anymore.”

"Understood." Usakabe Saiki gave an OK sign. "Speaking of which, is anyone still in America?"

Vermouth thought for a moment: "If you know them... Gin and Vodka, what, are you looking for them?"

"You can tell them to avoid me, because seeing them annoys me."

Vermouth asked in confusion, "I know about Gin, but what about vodka? Aren't you two on good terms?"

“I tried to help out of kindness, but he made all sorts of excuses to prevent me from getting involved. And with the Pramia incident, he actually had the nerve to blame me…” Bo Yezai sighed as he picked up his phone. “But since you put it that way, I’ll go and make up with him.”

Vermouth: "...?"

What did I say? I didn't say anything!

It seems like Bo Ye herself wants to make up with Vodka, right? After all, in Bo Ye's heart, Vodka seems to be a friend, which is why she's throwing such a tantrum...

Thinking about it that way, Vermouth felt that Vodka was being a bit unreasonable.

The child is so pitiful, and you not only have a bad attitude, but you also spread rumors all day long! Is this how a friend acts?! At least pretend, don't disappoint Bo Ye!

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Bonus chapter for landmines, debts settled! Energy bar 72/100

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They've already arrived in America, and Judy has made an appearance, so how could Vermouth not show up?

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Thin Leaf's recording will come in handy...