Chapter 80

In this somber atmosphere, Usakabe Saiki looked at Scotland with a hint of confusion on his face.

"I also want to ask you what you're thinking... With your attitude, are you planning to buy bullets and guns at your own expense from now on, and even pay out of your own pocket to work for the organization? Then you really do look like a traitor, so don't blame me for being suspicious."

Scotland:"…………"

So this seemingly crazy person actually knows very well where their status and the tolerance of others come from... It's true that being cautious is the right thing to do.

But since Scotland had brought it up, he naturally had a reason: "I said last time that I am not an undercover agent, and I hope you will not bring up such a serious accusation again—but you obviously did not take what I said seriously. I don't think this is how you treat a friend. Isn't it normal for me to be angry?"

Of course, part of the reason is that you can't help but get angry at times like this.

Although it seems pointless to argue with a mentally ill person, no matter how realistic your acting or how normal your reactions are, it's worth considering that he's not angry now, but later, when Usui Saiki has a fit of madness towards others, he might say things like, "Even Scotland wasn't angry back then"...

Having a good temper isn't necessarily a compliment in an organization. If someone says, "Is he not angry because he feels guilty?"... Although it won't have a huge impact, it's best to avoid such trouble if possible.

Moreover, he was thinking that this was a good opportunity for him to separate from Bo Yezaki and do some tasks that would make him more important.

Although his heart often aches a little when he's with Saiki Usaba, Scotland is actually quite grateful to him.

During this period, he did not have the blood of innocent people on his hands. Although it was all killing, the psychological pressure was much less than aiding and abetting evil. He was able to smoothly get through the stage where he was most likely to have psychological problems.

But if things continue like this, he doesn't know when his undercover mission will make any further progress. Judging from Vodka's hint today, he knows that this comfortable life is about to come to an end.

Convincing Usaku Saiki was originally the most troublesome part, but after Usaku Saiki did all that, it became much easier to handle.

He got angry, then gave Gin the silent treatment, and went to ask him for a mission—a perfectly planned scheme.

Unfortunately, Usoppō Saiki never follows the usual formula.

Faced with Scotland's accusations, he said quietly, "It's normal for people to strive for higher positions and for water to flow downhill. But you look down on me, want to break up with me, and then you try to manipulate me by saying it's my fault. Isn't that a bit too much? Scotland, Scotland, I never expected you to be like this."

Scotland fell silent.

He was somewhat shocked, not expecting that Bo Ye Zaiji would see through his true purpose—he thought Bo Ye Zaiji wouldn't have thought of this!

"You and Vodka were exchanging glances at each other on the table, do you think I'm blind?" While Scotland remained silent, Usoppei continued unhappily, "I stopped you before because I felt you weren't happy with your mission, but now that you're willing, of course I won't stop you as a friend. What kind of person do you take me for!"

Scotland: When mental illness...

Theoretically speaking, if they were truly friends, Scotland should have been moved by what Usakata Saiki said.

But now he was filled with terror.

What? Usakabe Saiki previously scolded Gin and told him not to conscript men because he was unhappy with his job? How could he tell that?! Just how good is this "good at judging people"? Can you give me a standard?!

This contradicts his persona within the organization. Did Usaku Saiki really not realize anything?

Come to think of it, when I asked him in the car earlier, I specifically asked if he knew Date Wataru, but when I was on the phone with Boss, Usaba Saiki never mentioned that detail...

Moreover, if Usakabe Saiki causes a few more troubles like this, Boss and Gin will probably become desensitized to the information that "Scottish is an undercover agent," which in a way is actually helping him.

Scotland's heart gradually turned to suspicion and uncertainty.

He couldn't be sure whether Bo Yezaki's series of actions were unintentionally helping him, or whether he had always done so with the intention of helping him.

After all, the thought processes and logic of a mentally ill person might lead to some deviations and misunderstandings if they try to understand them using the thinking of a normal person.

But if it was a conscious effort to help him... what reason would Usaku Saiki, as the second generation of the organization, have?

The Middle East is not a good place to cultivate saints. Rather than seeing so many dead people that they develop the idea of ​​wanting to save the world and eliminate war, most people will only become numb to life.

At that moment, countless guesses flashed through Scotland's mind, but none of them could convince him.

Regardless of what Usaku Saiki thinks, he shouldn't ask questions like, "Why don't you tell the boss that you suspect I know that policeman?" He should just continue to maintain his persona and pretend he doesn't know anything, which is the safest approach.

After holding his breath for a few seconds, Scotland said calmly, "I am really angry. Don't try to change the subject or make excuses for yourself."

There was nothing wrong with her acting skills, but she couldn't escape the system's record of the suspicion level.

[Morofushi Kagemitsu's suspicion level has suddenly increased a lot!!!] The system was pleasantly surprised, [Oh my god, I thought he was about to run out of things to squeeze out of him!]

Bo Yezhai said smugly, "That's because I've changed my approach—it's really hard to get any suspicion out of him just by worrying about whether I've discovered he's an undercover agent. Now I need to change tactics and make him question my stance!"

The system applauded him enthusiastically: [Great! It would be best if you made him suspect you were also an undercover agent or something, right?]

Yes, but this is a bit troublesome. Let's see if there's any way to guide them to investigate Alex's Bar.

While boasting to the system, Bo Yezaki didn't forget to reply to Scotland: "Just tell me, do you want to ditch me and take on a new mission?"

"It's not about leaving you behind..."

"Are you one of them?"

"The task thing is related to what I just said..."

Bo Yezhai chuckled twice: "Scumbag."

Scotland deftly steered the conversation back on track: "I still think I should be angry."

"Your personality is really a bit awful. Be careful you don't end up with no friends." Bo Yezhai sighed. "There's nothing I can do. You're my friend, so I have no choice but to forgive you."

Scotland was just pretending, but now it's genuinely a bit angry.

Who has the bad temper? Doesn't this person have any self-awareness?!

Scotland smiled through gritted teeth: "Then thank you."

Bo Yezaki said with a tolerant expression, "No need to thank me, please open the door, the air in the car is not good."

It all started with Scotland being angry and demanding an explanation from Usui, but inexplicably it ended with him thanking Usui... This development is truly baffling.

Although the process was a bit strange, Scotland did have reason to be angry. He had achieved his goal, and if he continued to argue, things might really fall apart. He could only unlock the car door in silence.

I feel like I can't be serious for more than five minutes when I'm with Usaku Saiki.

Usakabe Saiki jumped out of the car and started making phone calls.

Scotland locked his car and looked up to see him doing this, but he couldn't feel nervous at all. He was still wondering in his mind who this new unlucky guy was.

He soon found out the answer.

"Vodka! You have no idea what just happened!" Bo Yezaki's exaggerated tone reappeared.

Vodka retorted irritably, "How could I not know? Were you just about to tell Big Brother that I'm a traitor?!"

Why would someone skip him and talk to Gin, who's already been blocked by Usui Saiki, when they could just tell him directly? It's obviously to badmouth him! He's not stupid!

"That's not it, and I didn't say that to Gin."

"Nonsense! You just hadn't said it yet, because your brother hung up on you and you went straight to the boss to complain!"

Vodka was truly impressed by Usoppō Saiki's ability to cause trouble.

In the past, answering the phone might have meant being subjected to psychological attacks; now, even hanging up the phone carries a high risk!

If it weren't for the fact that the Middle East still needed Bo Yezaki as a mascot, this guy would have been assassinated countless times by now!

Usoppei didn't seem to think it was a problem: "It doesn't matter. Anyway, whether you're a traitor or not, you're my friend, and our friendship will last forever!"

Vodka: "…………"

If anyone else had said such an incorrect stance, they would have been shot long ago... This kid, Bo Yezaki, would better visit Ariji's grave more often, so that Ariji's spirit in heaven can protect him for a little longer!

Speaking of which, after Ariji's body was transported back to Japan, apart from the day of the burial, did Usoya ever go to visit Ariji's grave again?

It seems like this mentally ill person might think that once someone dies, they're dead, and that tomb sweeping is just for show. They might even think that having some weeds and wildflowers growing around makes the tomb more lively, so they feel justified in not sweeping it.

Bo Yezaki ignored Vodka's silence.

Because many people become unusually quieter when they are around him, he has gotten used to it.

“I wanted to talk about Scotland!” Saiki Usopp said. “Are you still listening?”

Scotland, holding the car keys, walked beside Usui Saiki, listening to the phone call expressionlessly as they headed up to the second floor.

Because of Gin's previous experience, Vodka dared not hang up on Usakata Saiki this time—he was even glad that he hadn't been reported to the Boss when he hung up last time—so he could only give a perfunctory reply: "Listen, so what if it's Scotland? Is he a traitor?"

"He is indeed a traitor."

Even though they knew that Saiki Usopp couldn't possibly say anything nice, Vodka and Scotland's hearts still skipped a beat when they heard those words.

Then I heard Usakabe Saiki angrily complain: "He was planning to work with you and Gin after that, right?! He actually tried to manipulate me for that, trying to make me feel like I was wrong, and then use that as an excuse to break up with me... Have you ever seen a person like this?! This is the first time I've ever seen one! This isn't just a matter of resemblance, this is treasonous behavior!"

Listening to Usaku Saiki describe himself as an innocent flower and then smear him as a scumbag, Scotland, who had been feeling aggrieved, couldn't help but reach out and pinch Usaku Saiki on the back of the neck.

He knew that Usoppei was about to get a stiff neck and his muscles hadn't recovered yet, so even a little rubbing would hurt a lot. Therefore, he deliberately picked the most painful spot and pinched it.

When Usakabe Saiki turned around and glared at him, Scotland slowly explained to him.

"You don't seem to be feeling well, so I'll give you a massage. You're welcome, we're friends."

Usoya Saiki, unusually, was speechless: "...Next time, please let me know in advance."

Scotland smiled and said, "Then next time you go around telling people I'm a traitor, could you at least tell me beforehand?"

Usakabe Saiki replied reluctantly, "I'll try my best."

"Then I'll try my best."

Bo Yezhai: "…………"

Vodka: "...Are you done talking? I'm hanging up now."

As expected of Scotland, their spirit is truly tenacious, and their methods and rhetoric in disciplining Usaku Saiki are truly sophisticated... No wonder they were able to control Usaku Saiki!

It seems that the day when Scotland will be working under the big brother to reduce their workload is just around the corner!

"I wasn't finished," Bo Ye Saiki called back to continue the call. "Scotland is my partner. What am I going to do if he leaves?"

Vodka cleverly replied, "He's still your partner, just occasionally away... Of course, when he's not home, the organization can send someone over to help you with things like cleaning when he's on a mission."

The Scottish man, hearing this for the first time: "..."

Fortunately, he made up his mind to go it alone; otherwise, in the eyes of the organization, he would have been nothing more than a tool for cleaning and appeasing Usoppō Saiki.

Usakabe Saiki asked reluctantly, "Who is it?"

"...A name called Miyano Akemi, that's tentatively her. Have her come to you later, and we can change it if you're not satisfied."

System: [Akami Miyano is also a character with a weighted bonus! And with her, you might be introduced to a bunch of important characters... Don't refuse! Charge!!!]

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No timeout! Extra chapter added tonight!

Akemi Miyano is Ai Haibara's (Shiho Miyano) older sister and also the girlfriend of FBI undercover agent Shuichi Akai.

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Scotland is still paired with Thin Leaf, because he's found a new way to raise suspicion, so he won't be able to leave for a while 2333.

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Bo Ye: People are always much quieter when they talk to me than usual, but it's okay, I'm used to it.

Others: ...You should reflect on this! Please reflect on this!

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Scotland: I'm your friend, I'm thinking of you, you're welcome.

Thin leaves: ...

Oh no, he's learned it too.

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Thin Leaf: What kind of person do you take me for!

Scotland: (secretly) Mentally ill.