Chapter 60

Morofushi Kagemitsu felt something was amiss.

As an action team member without even a code name, he should have been following the orders of the code name members at this stage. Apart from the tasks he was handling, he should have had almost no understanding of the organization and had hardly ever met any of the officers.

As a result, before Furuya Rei in the intelligence group had even done anything, he suddenly came into contact with this level of intelligence... If he hadn't known how much mental pressure Usaku Saiki could put on people, and if Vodka hadn't been so sympathetic to him and repeatedly hinted that he would help him apply for a codename and that he should hold on and not break down, and that his efforts would be rewarded, he would have thought it was a trap.

Is Usakabe Saiki's adoptive father Alex Bar? It's normal for him to have had contact with the Soviet Union in the Middle East before, but because the Middle East is too far away, even though he can talk to Gin and Vodka now, he only knows information like "Usakabe Saiki came back from the Middle East" and nothing more. He has never asked for details.

So, was Alex once falsely accused of being a Soviet spy? This is the first time I've heard of that.

Morofushi Kagemitsu naturally ruled out the possibility that Ariji was indeed an undercover agent.

Just look at how Usaku Saiki is being treated now!

What kind of undercover agent's adopted son could be so arrogant?! The organization isn't a charity!

If Ariji is indeed an undercover agent, then the only explanation for Usaba Saiki's treatment is that the organization wants to use him as bait to catch fish.

However, Morofushi Kagemitsu believed that any intelligence agency with a brain would not make contact with him. After all, just because Alex was an undercover agent did not mean that his adopted son could also be trained as an undercover agent. The risk was too great and not worth it. Therefore, this was completely ineffective preferential treatment. The organization would not be so foolish as to not even think of this.

Look at how Usaku Saiki complained about his adoptive father being suspected of being an undercover agent. He really wasn't worried at all... Oh, no, this guy has something wrong with his head, his reaction doesn't count.

Gin and vodka were also somewhat speechless.

Generally speaking, people are not very willing to bring up the topic of undercover agents, because it might seem like they are testing someone. But Usakabe Saiki, he can bring up unrelated topics directly with the undercover agent theme without any scruples, showing no restraint at all.

“The mission needs to be kept secret, so I can’t go into details right now,” Vodka said. “If you want to know, the easiest way is to participate in the mission directly.”

Morofushi Kagemitsu also hoped that Usaku Saiki would get involved.

If Usoppō Saiki goes, Vodka might consider everyone's blood pressure and invite him along, even though he's not actually qualified. This kind of mission is considered top secret; they might uncover some important intelligence.

However, Bo Ye Saiki replied, "I don't want to know."

Morofushi Kagemitsu: "..."

Vodka's lips twitched: "Why don't you reconsider? It might involve information related to Ariel's death."

This time, Usoppei couldn't refuse again, so he pretended to hesitate and asked, "Around when?"

"Tomorrow," Gin sneered, "is Saturday. It won't affect your time with your classmates, are you relieved?"

Morofushi Kagemitsu couldn't help but sigh, even Gin knew so well that he had to wait until the weekend to get Usui Saiki to work overtime...

Usoppei, taking advantage of the situation, said, "We ordinary people can only go out with friends on weekends. We don't have time during the week because of school! You're still affecting me!"

Gin was too lazy to pay attention to this trash talk.

Vodka couldn't help but mutter to himself, "So you really did go to school..."

And then nothing more was said.

Having been tormented by Usakabe Saiki for so long, Vodka had reached the point where he wouldn't be surprised if the guy went to kindergarten.

Gin coldly announced the meeting time and place, then got up and left. Vodka secretly winked at Morofushi Kagemitsu, telling him to make sure to keep Usui Saiki there tonight and not let him escape.

Morofushi Kagemitsu wanted to nod in response, but out of the corner of his eye he saw Usakuya Saiki glaring at him, so he could only give an awkward smile.

Fortunately, Usakabe Saiki himself had no intention of running away, so he got into Morofushi Kagemitsu's car and headed home from the base.

Morofushi Kagemitsu asked, "What would you like to eat tonight?"

“Tempura—” Usakabe Saiki fiddled with his phone, opened the “All-in-One Navigation” app and searched for the undercover agent. Suddenly, he found a name and was overjoyed. “Let’s buy more ingredients today.”

"Huh? Are you hungry?" Morobu Kagemitsu asked, puzzled.

Usui Saiki smiled and said, "Amuro is also in Tokyo. Let's have a meal together, a few of us friends!"

The question "How did he know Zero was in Tokyo?" flashed through Morofushi Hiromitsu's mind, but he calmly replied, "Sure, but since it's a get-together with friends, why not invite vodka?"

“He said I was bad at negotiation again today.” Bo Yezaki pouted. “If he does it again, I’ll break off all ties with him.”

Morofushi Kagemitsu was unsure whether Vodka would be happy or sad upon learning the news.

Being friends with Usui Saiki seems to bring no benefits, but what happens if you don't become his friend? Just look at Gin and you'll understand.

Being constantly reported to the boss and having your reputation ruined is something most people can't handle.

In front of Morofushi Kagemitsu, Usaba Saiki made a phone call to Furuya Rei from the passenger seat.

The first time I called, they didn't answer.

Undeterred, Usoppei called again, and this time he finally got through.

Before the other end could speak, Bo Yezhai asked, "Why didn't you answer the phone just now? Were you doing something bad?"

Having just finished meeting with the police, Furuya Rei pretended to be nonchalant: "Sorry, I just didn't hear you. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"You're in Tokyo right now, right?"

Although it sounded like a question, the tone was completely declarative. Furuya Rei immediately became alert, but because he guessed that it might be vodka or someone had told Usui Saiki, he wasn't too nervous: "Yeah, what's wrong?"

"nothing."

Usoppei said casually, "Come to my house for dinner tonight. The three of us undercover agents will discuss something together—"

"squeak--"

A screeching sound of brakes rang out, and Usoya Saiki's body lurched forward due to inertia. Fortunately, he was wearing a seatbelt, so he wasn't thrown out.

Once things calmed down, Usakabe Saiki immediately complained, "Midorikawa! Be careful while driving!"

Morofushi Kagemitsu looked at Usuiba Saiki with a dangerous smile: "I'm sorry, but I hope you won't make such a joke. I'm not an undercover agent."

Although he seemed relatively calm, Morofushi Kagemitsu was actually starting to panic.

He and Rei Furuya were both conflicted about whether some of the things Saiki Usaba said were just casual remarks, or whether he actually knew their identities but was deliberately keeping them hidden.

What if he talks like that to everyone? Maybe he's even manipulated Gin like that before? Given Usui Saiki's personality, it's not impossible!

If they were tricked out by this wide-net tactic, wouldn't they be letting down the instructors who trained them?

But just now, Usakabe Saiki's tone was too certain, and he specifically called on him and Furuya Rei, two Japanese undercover agents, and excluded Vodka, who was supposed to be a friend... The scope was too clear, which was completely different from the previous situation.

However, it's impossible for them to admit it just because they're told. As long as Bo Yezaki doesn't produce any evidence, they'll have to keep up the act.

That's why Morofushi Kagemitsu used this slightly angry and accusatory attitude, pretending that he had been slandered and was very dissatisfied: "This is a very serious accusation."

After expressing his stance, Morofushi Kagemitsu waited somewhat anxiously for Usaku Saiki to make his next move.

Will they produce evidence, claim they were joking, or something else?

In the worst-case scenario, he's currently driving, so he can probably manage to take Usui Saiki down with him. The rest can be dealt with by Zero, who's still in a safe location...

However, Usaku Saiki's reaction once again surprised Morofushi Kagemitsu.

"Huh?" Bo Yezaki looked completely bewildered. "When did I say you were an undercover agent?"

Morofushi Kagemitsu: "...???"

Although Usakabe Saiki is a bit abnormal, he is generally logical and has rarely denied what he said.

etc.

Morofushi Kagemitsu, as expected of the person in the organization who had spent the most time with Usaku Saiki, suddenly thought of a possibility.

“You just said, ‘Let’s discuss this together, the three of us undercover agents…’”

Usoppei hesitated for a moment: "Is this what I just said? I came back from the Middle East, and my Japanese isn't very good. Actually, what I wanted to say was that the three of us should discuss the issue of undercover agents."

Morofushi Kagemitsu, having guessed that this might be the case: "…………"

Stunned and silent, but having been monitoring the situation via phone, Furuya Rei remained silent: "…………"

“…If you really can’t speak English, then you should try speaking English,” Morofushi Hiromitsu said tactfully. “Or what language did you use when you were in the Middle East?”

“There are many. You probably don’t know any of the less common languages, and I think I’m pretty good at everyday Japanese communication, since I often communicate with my adoptive father in Japanese.”

Morofushi Kagemitsu suddenly realized something: "You mean Ari-shu? Is he Japanese?"

“Yes,” sighed Usakabe Saiki. “I don’t know why he’s suspected of being a Soviet spy all the time. Even if he were an undercover agent, shouldn’t he be an undercover agent for the Japanese Public Security Bureau…”

Although Morofushi Kagemitsu was still very tense, he couldn't help but steal a moment to sympathize with Alex.

What kind of awful creature did I adopt? Raising a piece of char siu would be better than raising Bo Ye Zhai Ji; at least char siu wouldn't be this infuriating.

"...You'd better stop saying things like that. Don't cause trouble for your adoptive father. It wouldn't be good if Gin heard you."

That was really scary. It's hard to say whether Usui Saiki's explanation is true, and whether he's using the topic of arugula to bring up the Japanese Public Security Bureau to continue testing us...

As a result, Usui Saiki made a scathing remark: "Gin heard it, so what? I even thought Gin was a spy!!!"

Morofushi Kagemitsu: "...???"

What kind of gossip is this?!

"Sigh, anyway, I wanted to complain about the organization's undercover agents while we were eating... By the way, is Amuro still coming?"

Jianggu Ling: "…………"

I'm curious, but I don't really want to go. Anyway, if it's just a normal meal and chat, Jingguang can still gather intelligence. On the contrary, what if it's a trap to catch him and Jingguang in one fell swoop...

No, if we do it this way, wouldn't this phone call just alert the enemy?

Rei Furuya got into a brainstorming session, frantically contributing his doubts.

To go or not to go, that is the question.

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Extra chapter tonight, landmine charge bar 110/100

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Thin Leaf: Hehe, let's throw out some bait.

Jingguang: I dare not bite

Zero: Dares not bite

Thin leaves: ...

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Thin Leaf's catchphrase:

1. I came back from the Middle East

2. My Japanese isn't very good.

3. This is how we ordinary people are.