Chapter 52

Perhaps because he had been through so much with Usaku Saiki, Morofushi Kagemitsu had somehow managed to grasp a bit of Usaku Saiki's thought process.

He squeezed the cross that had been forcibly placed on his head and asked, somewhat speechless, "Is it so that it's easier to say bad things about others?"

"Yes."

Usakabe Saiki retrieved the skeleton he had just tossed aside, rested his chin on the skull, and innocently clasped his hands together in a pleading gesture, his light green eyes looking sincerely at Morofushi Kagemitsu: "Is it not allowed?"

Morofushi Kagemitsu's gaze lingered on the skeleton for a second, and he thought to himself that if he wanted to be cute, a cat would probably be more effective... Ah, speaking of cats, that feeling of not knowing what they're thinking, going crazy from time to time, and always ready to scratch people, Usuiba Saiki himself is quite like that...

“You can suggest it to the Boss.” Morofushi Hiromitsu was now somewhat calm. Even if Gin suddenly jumped out and pointed a gun at him, he would have to think about whether he was having a nightmare due to too much pressure. “I don’t have the authority to designate a partner.”

To be honest, working with Usui Seiki is great in every way except for the mental stress.

For example, vodka and gin will remember him, and if they want to know about Saiki Usaba, they will contact him. This kind of private social circle is something that many people who have joined the organization for years cannot obtain.

Based on this, his contributions will not be overlooked, and even if a mission fails, as long as it's not too outrageous and someone has to be pushed out to take the blame, people probably won't hold it against him because of Bo Yezhaiji, the second-generation leader of the organization.

Although the Boss probably wouldn't dare to tell Usopp Saiki any important information, judging from Usopp Saiki's reckless behavior just now, he might actually come across something he didn't want him to know.

The only problem is that Usaku Saiki doesn't like taking on too many tasks. If he also stays at home, his promotion might be a bit slow. However, the attention from other executives or even the boss might make up for this.

Once he has accumulated enough experience and wants to get closer to the core, he will apply to terminate his partnership with Usui Saiki. He believes the entire organization will understand and will not have any questions...

Morofushi Kagemitsu quickly analyzed the situation. Since the advantages outweighed the disadvantages, he could bear the mental pressure; personal enjoyment should come after the mission.

As for whether Usakabe Saiki really discovered his and Zero's true identities... to be honest, he felt that he and Zero's acting skills were both quite good, and they had completed the organization's missions well without revealing any flaws. If they could find out, it would probably be through the Metropolitan Police Department or the National Police Agency's information. In that case, no matter how much he struggled, it would be useless. He would just pretend that the other party hadn't discovered it and continue to act cautiously.

Usakabe Saiki was delighted and gave him a bright smile: "Then I'll go tell the Boss!"

Zhu Fujingguang nodded dismissively.

As a member without a codename, he's likely to be sacrificed by the Boss to satisfy Usaku Saiki's demands.

Although he did agree, the thought of having to meet with Usaku Saiki frequently in the future made Morofushi Kagemitsu feel physically and mentally exhausted.

As it turned out, Morofushi Kagemitsu's guess was correct.

When Usui asked for Gin's photo, Boss at least told Gin in advance. But when it was Morofushi Kagemitsu's turn, he just gave it to Usui like a gift.

There was nothing there, just a verbal notification from Usoya Saiki after he sent the email.

If Vodka hadn't sent him an email with the subject "Condolences," Morofushi Kagemitsu would have had a slight suspicion that Usaku Saiki might be forging an imperial edict...

Vodka deeply sympathized with Morofushi Hiromitsu's plight and sincerely wrote in an email: "If you can't take it anymore, come find me. I'll drink with you whenever I'm free."

Morofushi Kagemitsu looked at it and thought to himself, "He was able to go out drinking with Vodka so quickly, did he break the record for undercover agents?"

He replied to Vodka: "It's not that bad. Potts doesn't usually come home. Remember to have Gin take the photos before the weekend."

Yes, after Usaku Saiki asked the Boss to bring Morofushi Kagemitsu over, they had a meal together, and then he disappeared again.

Based on previous patterns, they probably won't be back until next weekend.

In fact, Morofushi Kagemitsu had a suspicion about this; he suspected that Usaba Saiki was secretly working elsewhere, experiencing the work of a real ordinary person...

Vodka had a different opinion on this. He thought that Usaku Saiki had probably gone to find a place to study, but was just too embarrassed to say so. He also believed that Usaku Saiki should really study Japanese properly.

Both of them felt that their guess made more sense, and Morofushi Kagemitsu decided to ask him when he had the chance.

We weren't familiar with each other before, but now we're partners. It's normal to want to know where the other partner usually is, right?

Knowing full well that appearing only on weekends would arouse suspicion from the organization, but still doing it anyway, Usaku Saiki has returned to the police academy.

As soon as he returned, Instructor Onizuka appeared suspiciously: "Ahem, things have been quite chaotic outside lately, nothing seems to have happened, has it?"

Usoya Saiki replied, "No."

He hadn't accumulated enough suspicion points before, so after he went out, he would deliberately wander around using the identity of Han Chuan Shenliu, and occasionally he would encounter cases.

This time, he had already raised enough suspicion among the organization's members, so there was no need for Han Chuan Shenliu to continue encountering strange things—he also had to consider whether encountering too many cases at once would really affect his ability to take leave...

Upon hearing Usui Saiki's calm response, Instructor Onizuka was deeply moved.

That's great. In that case, no cases have occurred this week... That's how it is. Even if Shinryu Hanchuan always encounters cases, it's because the criminals are determined to commit the crimes. What does it have to do with the innocent Shinryu Hanchuan?

There are only a few months left until Han Chuan Shenliu graduates from the police academy. He shouldn't even think about quitting. Just hang in there a little longer! He'll be free soon!

"Okay, go back to your dorm and rest," Instructor Onizuka instructed. "Go easy on Komatsu during judo class tomorrow. You scared him half to death during your last sparring session."

Bo Ye Zaiji said casually, "I've already gone very lightly. If you don't have the mental fortitude, you shouldn't be a policeman. Criminals are just more terrifying than me."

Instructor Onizuka: "..."

That's a bit of a lie! This year's students are arguably the most mentally resilient class in the school's history!

"By the way, has...Hagiwara, the teaching assistant, returned?"

"No, he probably went to find Matsuda and the others..." Instructor Onizuka suddenly remembered something, "Why didn't you go with them this time?"

Bo Yezaki paused for a moment: "I always feel that it's easy to run into cases when I'm with them. I heard that when they were in police academy, every time they went out together, they would either encounter robbery or arson or something."

Instructor Onizuka hesitated, thinking that Fukawa Shinryu seemed a bit clueless: "…………"

You bunch of problem students are all the same, so don't laugh at me for being no better. What sins did I commit to be the instructor of such a rare breed of scoundrels?! I'm losing all my hair!!!

This time, Bo Yezaki spoke the truth, which is quite rare for him.

When Kenji Hagiwara went out to keep his appointment, he also invited him, but he declined.

Because he wasn't sure how long it would take for the organization to finish dealing with this, and Hagiwara Kenji was very likely to go back to Kanakawa Shinryu's house with him and take him out to eat.

While it's not impossible to make an excuse and go over halfway through, considering that Kenji Hagiwara and the others are indeed prone to causing trouble, coupled with Shinryu Samakawa's "behind-the-scenes aura," they would definitely get caught up in trouble... Even he would get tired from working non-stop, so he should come back and rest for a while first.

Kenji Hagiwara returned in the evening and brought a box of yokan (sweet bean jelly) for Saiki Usaba.

"The class monitor asked you today why you didn't go." Kenji Hagiwara placed the yokan on Saiki Usaku's table. "What have you been busy with?"

Bo Yezaki casually said, "Go home and clean the house."

Kenji Hagiwara raised an eyebrow: "Do you need my help next time?"

There was no reason to refuse, so after a few polite words, Usakabe Saiki agreed under Hagiwara Kenji's insistence: "Next week... no, the week after next, it shouldn't be a problem if we don't clean for a week."

Gin will probably finish taking the photos next week, and then he'll have to use divination to see who on the assassination list are the bad guys. I really don't have time.

System: [You'll find yourself less and less free time in the future, so buying a substitute doll will save you a lot of trouble.]

Bo Yezhai firmly adhered to his bottom line: [I cannot squander my suspicion points until I have accumulated enough points to purchase permanent residency!]

[...How long will it take to save this up?! Are you a hamster?! And how is using a substitute doll considered wasting money?! It's a very useful item!]

You don't understand, I'm the kind of person who finishes my homework in the first week of vacation so I can enjoy the rest of the time without worry.

System: [So self-disciplined? I didn't realize you were always sleeping in before coming to the police academy...]

[These are all necessary sacrifices.] Usakabe Saiki also felt a pang of sadness. [Anyway, the internet isn't very developed in this world, and there's not much fun to do on your phone at night. Going to bed early and waking up early isn't a bad thing... Could you give me another 10% off that stand-in doll?]

The system was speechless: [So your so-called "wasteful spending" isn't about the use of the money, but about the price?! Why make so many excuses! 15% off is truly the lowest price; even if you ask again, it'll still be 15% off.]

"Never mind then." Bo Yezaki glanced at the prices in the shop. "Let's wait until we absolutely have to buy it; then it'll be 15% off, right?"

【……yes. 】

The skepticism system has already given up hope on this miser, and it's quite possible that Usakabe Saiki will be the only contractor in his career who hasn't bought a substitute doll.

Usakabe Saiki is a person with a plan in mind. If he feels that this substitute doll is not worth it, then he really doesn't want to buy it.

Let me be a time management master for now, and deal with the real issues when I really can't take it anymore.

Another week passed, and Morofushi Kagemitsu, who had already settled in Usakusaiki's house and even went out on a sniping mission before returning, finally met Usakusaiki after school.

"You're finally back." Morofushi Kagemitsu breathed a sigh of relief. "Gin has been waiting impatiently."

Although Usakabe Saiki hasn't returned this week, he's still replying to emails and occasionally answering phone calls, so he's not completely out of contact.

Vodka even sent him a slightly sour email, saying that it seemed Usui Saiki really liked him...

Bo Yezaki lay down on the sofa: "Don't talk about those troublesome things, let me rest for a bit—wait?"

He rolled over and suddenly hugged something: "Where did these cushions come from?"

Morofushi Kagemitsu: "I bought it because I felt you needed it."

People who slouch and lean on the sofa should probably buy some cushions. Otherwise, they might end up leaning on you and needing to listen to your heartbeat for a lie detector test next time. People have pretty poor control over their heartbeats!

Although he felt that Usaku Saiki wouldn't care about any serious issues, Morofushi Kagemitsu was still apprehensive and wanted to avoid it as much as possible.

Usakabe Saiki, who didn't win a cushion, was deeply moved: "Midorikawa—you truly are my best friend! You're so kind to me! I've been complaining about how uncomfortable this sofa is for a long time!"

Morofushi Kagemitsu was puzzled; if it wasn't comfortable, why not buy another sofa...?

Usoppai was still saying, "I'm so touched! Would you like something in return?"

If it were "Morofushi Kagemitsu", he would probably answer that he had already delivered the cross before, but as a member of the organization, Midorikawa would only give a cold and ruthless answer.

"Then start your divination now and see which person on this list is the bad guy."

Usoya Saiki: "…………Okay."

He reluctantly got up, clutching a cushion, and took the documents from Morofushi Kagemitsu.

Thanks to Usaba Saiki's strange habit, Morofushi Kagemitsu obtained a list of many people the organization wanted to assassinate in one go. Unfortunately, he couldn't do it too obviously, so he could only secretly pass on a few names.

After reviewing all the documents and getting a general idea of ​​what was going on, Bo Yezaki pretended to take the crystal ball into his room.

The divination process was not shown, but when the results came out, Bo Yezhai picked out a separate copy.

"This one will do."

Morobuchi Kagemitsu glanced at it and quickly sent an email to Vodka.

Bo Yezaki picked out some freshly washed grapes and ate half a plate before asking, "Where's the target now? Have we got it done today?"

“No.” Morofushi Kagemitsu said, looking at Vodka’s reply, “We have to wait four days until he attends a charity gala, and then make an example of him.”

Bo Yezhai: "..."

What?! He thought it could be done in a day! Even for places further away, two or three days would be enough, after all, Japan is so small... How can you set a time limit?! Why not just let the person die?!

The system gloated: 【Ah, school starts! What to do? Maybe I should take a leave of absence. You're not going to buy a substitute doll anyway, are you?】

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There will be an extra chapter tonight!

Thank goodness, this chapter exceeded the word count limit, I almost missed a chapter... Updated at 20 minutes past the hour, not late! The time you're seeing now is when I was fixing bugs.

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Three free cushions! Jingguang is practically paying people to work here.

I don't know what she's thinking, she occasionally goes crazy, and scratches people from time to time... Thin Leaf is also a cat (...)

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The boss is also hypocritical; he's all smiles and appeasement towards Gin, but he just gives Kagemitsu away to Usuiba.