Chapter 512

Relying on the sudden surge of suspicion from the Red Team, Usoppei spent two days comfortably lounging at home until he saw the names of Vodka and Gin appear in the range of the [Universal Navigation], clearly indicating that they had come to Tokyo. Only then did he lazily put down the game controller.

"Do you know what Gin and Vodka have been up to lately?" Saiki Usaba asked Rei Furuya, who was cooking.

Rei Furuya was picking vegetables with a rather unpleasant expression. Although it was still inconvenient for Morofushi Kagemitsu to cook directly at Usuiba Saiki's house due to his status, Morofushi Kagemitsu enthusiastically helped select the vegetables and prepared the recipe according to Usuiba Saiki's tastes, and handed it to Rei Furuya.

Even with such a picky palate, Usoppō Saiki still needs a balanced diet. People like them who exercise regularly already know a little about nutrition. Now, with Morofushi Kagemitsu's intensive study, he could become a nutritionist after changing careers.

Rei Furuya was a little jealous that his childhood friend was so nice to outsiders... Kagemitsu had never even researched any nutritious recipes for him!

However, considering that Usaku Saiki had saved Morofushi Kagemitsu and Miyano Akemi, Furuya Rei tolerated it.

The reason he's not doing this out of consideration for his senior's adopted son is because Furuya Rei feels that if he were to look at it from the perspective of his senior's adopted son, Usui Saiki's stance is so confusing and his actions so bizarre that he would feel that the other party has let down his senior's upbringing and would feel compelled to punch him.

He felt that he was already being very grateful that Bo Yezaki didn't ask for compensation for emotional distress. Anyone who faces Bo Yezaki's emotional attacks for a long time would have their gratitude and goodwill worn away.

However, when he heard Usaku Saiki ask about Gin and vodka, Furuya Rei felt his mood improve a little.

At this moment, Furuya Rei suddenly found Usui Saiki more agreeable, thinking that he was indeed his senior's good son, knowing how to torment the enemy.

If Morofushi Kagemitsu knew about this fleeting thought, he would probably suspect that Furuya Rei had been driven mad by Usui Saiki.

Rei Furuya asked in a friendly tone, "I don't know, are you going to cause trouble for Gin and Vodka?"

Bo Yezaki was displeased: "How dare you speak to me like that?"

Rei Furuya readily complied and changed his tune: "Are you going to go play with them?"

"Yes, I'll ask them about Rum."

Rei Furuya raised an eyebrow: "Didn't you just manage to keep it from Rum, making him think you didn't know? If you go ask him now..."

Bo Ye Zaiji chuckled, "Gin and Rum don't get along, so Vodka listens to Gin. Besides, they'd much rather see Rum suffer than suffer themselves, so don't worry."

“…That’s really reassuring.” Rei Furuya’s lips twitched. “I feel like you’re the only one in the organization who’ll survive to the end.”

"You're quite eloquent." Bo Yezaki's eyes widened in surprise. "You don't need to curse yourself just to please me!"

Jianggu Ling: "..."

It wasn't a misperception; Bo Yezaki really seemed to treat him very differently than he treated Jing Guang. Even though he was following Jing Guang's instructions—to be nicer, not to react too much, and to say more kind words—Bo Yezaki definitely wouldn't have reacted this way if Jing Guang had said what he just said.

That's why he told Kagemitsu that it wasn't his problem! The strange way they were getting along was definitely Usuba Saiki's fault!

The skepticism system sees things very clearly—this is how Usaku Saiki treats his competitors.

From the very first day he took over the Suspicion Value System, Usui Saiki regarded Furuya Rei, who was also using multiple identities, as his rival.

In addition, Rei Furuya's true personality is completely different from "Toru Amuro." He is not soft at all and is very fiery, so it is perfectly normal that he doesn't get along with Saiki Usaba, who is resistant to gentleness but not to force.

Although the skepticism system wanted to criticize Usaku Saiki for being naive, it has now learned its lesson and silently shut up.

Despite feeling some sympathy for Rei Furuya, the skepticism system still unceremoniously hopes that Rei Furuya's identity will be fully exposed as soon as possible.

That way, Usakabe Saiki won't keep competing unilaterally, and might agree to buy the substitute doll, which would allow it to earn points!

Having received no information from Rei Furuya, Saiki Usaba didn't care and simply took out his phone to call Gin.

Gin's line was constantly busy; you could tell he hadn't been removed from the blacklist yet... Gin was really desperate; Vodka wouldn't dare do that.

Sure enough, when I called Vodka, he answered very quickly: "Potnis? What's up?"

"Are you in Tokyo right now?" asked Usakabe Saiki, feigning ignorance.

A simple, ordinary sentence silenced the vodka.

Vodka was thinking about how he should answer.

If he were to honestly say that he is in Tokyo, then Potts might come, and Gin would definitely be unhappy. When Gin is unhappy, the atmosphere becomes very tense, and he would be on tenterhooks for several days.

But if he lies... what if Potts realizes he's lying...

Did Potts put tracking devices on them? He always knows when they come to Tokyo, it's terrifying!

The scales in Vodka's heart tipped toward Potts' side.

"Yes, yes, I'm in Tokyo on a mission."

"What mission? Where are you guys? I'm coming over for a bit, I have something to ask you. Tell Gin not to leave, don't think I don't know he's here just because he's not answering the phone—this time the Boss sent me."

So Vodka could only timidly endure Gin's cold gaze and tell Usui Saiki the address of the safe house, then hung up the phone and explained, "Potnis said the Boss told him to contact us."

Are they tools of the Uyghurs?! They're always sacrificed!

He really is picking on the weak; he wants to be a tough nut to crack like Potts!

Vodka was terrified, wondering what Bo Ye Zaiji's purpose was in coming to his door this time. He was worried for most of the day, but Bo Ye Zaiji didn't arrive until midnight.

"Huh? I've already eaten. Are you planning to treat me to dinner again?"

Usoppō Saiki was still baffled: "We didn't agree on when I would come, did we? It's perfectly normal for me to come tomorrow!"

Vodka was speechless and could only ask, "So what is the important thing you're talking about?"

Usakabe Saiki turned to look for someone: "Where's Gin?"

"...Brother is busy, what is it?"

The truth is, I feel that Potts never tells the truth. He said the Boss sent him to find him, but maybe the Boss just told Potts that they were in Tokyo... Anyway, if there's really something, then Vodka can call him.

Bo Ye Zaiji smiled slightly: "How much do you know about Rum?"

Vodka was taken aback: "Huh? You did this for Boss Rum..."

“Oh—Boss Rum.” Saiki Ueba stroked his chin and raised his voice, “Gin, are you guys with Rum? Why does Vodka call Rum ‘Boss’? He calls you ‘Big Brother’! So you listen to Rum too?”

Vodka broke out in a sweat: "Wait, it's just a common honorific!"

Gin pushed the door open with a gloomy face and glared at Vodka.

He had corrected the way vodka was called before, but he didn't expect vodka to be so forgetful, and even gave Potts a handle to use against it.

Boss and Rum aren't getting along very well right now, and if that tattletale Potneys finds out about this, who knows how he'll embellish the story.

Bo Yezhai pointed to the person opposite him with an air of superiority: "Sit down."

Gin had intended to sit down, but seeing Usui Saiki's overbearing attitude, he didn't go over and leaned against the wall instead: "What is it?"

Vodka quickly tried to redeem himself by explaining, "Potnis wants to ask us about Rum."

Gin sneered and began to escalate the matter: "Rum's identity is a secret within the organization. Are you trying to pry into the organization's secrets by asking about Rum for no reason?"

After being tormented by Potts for so many years, Gin has learned more than just to shut up and be mute. He can identify others as undercover agents without even learning how, but it's hard to use on Potts. Now he's finally found an opportunity. He can use this trick after he's used the "exaggeration" trick.

"Huh? Rum's identity can be a secret?" Bo Ye Saiki looked shocked. "He even went to work as a waiter at my favorite sushi restaurant! Someone who loves to be in the spotlight and can't stay still, how come no one noticed?"

Gin: "…………"

Vodka: "Huh? He works at your favorite sushi restaurant?"

“Yeah, otherwise why would I ask you guys about Rum? I was worried he was trying to poison me, so I wanted to find out how he usually deals with people he doesn’t like. Boss said it’s a long story and told me to ask you guys.”

As he spoke, Usakabe Saiki showed them the Boss's reply.

Gin: "…………"

That's a long story. Even the Boss couldn't live without a ventilator. He could just pass away after I finished talking about that.

But Gin was still a little suspicious: "How did you know the other person was Rum?"

“You can tell just by listening to him speak; everyone has their own rhythm,” said Usakata Saiki earnestly. “To make sure I didn’t mishear, I had Rum explain the dishes to me for an hour. If I still got it wrong, I should go see an ENT specialist.”

Vodka: "…………"

Poor Rum... What was he thinking... Oh, I guess it's because of the undercover agent list being reported by Potness last time.

That's petty. Potts' assessment is quite accurate; Rum does indeed lack vision.

Vodka's stance also shifted rapidly.

Gin guessed the same thing as Vodka.

Because Usui Yasuo specifically emphasized "his favorite sushi restaurant," and given that Rum had indeed been badly tricked by Usui Yasuo last time, it was normal for him to hold a grudge. Even Gin couldn't help but assume that Rum was only there because of Usui Yasuo, without considering that Rum might have other motives.

After all, Rum's image with Gin has never been very good. For example, Gin still remembers the time Rum messed up seventeen years ago, so he readily believes any new idiotic move Rum makes.

"Hmph, Rum..." Gin chuckled, his attitude unusually cooperative. "Fine, ask whatever you want to know, and I'll answer it."

He himself was being targeted by Potts, no way.

Rum has been targeted by Potts, which is quite good.

So this is what it feels like to be on the same side as Potts? Why does it feel so good?

Gin opened the door to a new world.