Vermouth's tone sent a chill down Yoruichi's spine, and her back was covered in cold sweat.

This is not an ordinary invitation.

Amuro Tooru has already sent a message through Kazami: the brewery is in complete chaos.

Ireland's encroachment on Gin, coupled with Bourbon's instigation and Vermouth's eagerness to stir up trouble, forced the boss to issue new orders to Gin.

He was tasked with eliminating Miyano Akemi and Toyama Yoruichi.

Based on his understanding of Gin, Yoruichi Toyama felt that he couldn't come up with any profound conspiracy.

It's nothing more than luring someone to some secluded place and killing them with a single shot.

If one shot isn't enough, fire another.

Therefore, Utajima's letter was not immediately suspected.

But the arrival of absinthe changed everything.

Yoruichi Toyama believed that with the brewery in such a chaotic state, she probably wouldn't have the time or inclination to connect emotionally with him.

Not to mention opera house owners or stage play composers.

This trip to Uta Island is most likely part of Gin's plan.

Yoruichi Toyama's first reaction was to refuse.

But I forced myself to hold back.

At the same time, Akemi, realizing the seriousness of the situation, remained silent.

"What's wrong?" Vermouth laughed at their expressions. "So unwilling?"

"Is it because that opera house is considered unlucky, or is there another reason?"

She drew out her last sentence, as if hinting at something.

Yoruichi Toyama suddenly realized that he couldn't say no.

Once it's revealed, Vermouth will instantly suspect that she already knows Gin's plan.

Then suspicions will arise about Ireland or Bourbon.

The joint operation by the public security bureau and the police has just begun, and the distillery boss has not yet fully revealed himself.

At times like these, those who have infiltrated the distillery are in even greater danger.

However, Yoruichi Toyama cannot fall into this obvious trap without preparation.

Therefore, he coughed and revealed a hesitant expression that he couldn't quite hide.

"No, I feel that traveling with Miss Akane is even more unlucky than going to the opera house..."

Absinthe paused for a moment, then laughed and playfully hit him.

"What are you talking about! Have you forgotten who put in the most effort for the last request?"

It's you, it's you, okay?

Yoruichi Toyama was quite helpless.

Admittedly, last time when Auntie disguised herself as Kiryu Eiji, she immediately frightened those three guilty criminals.

But even without her, I should be able to disguise myself.

It's just that her acting skills aren't as good as hers.

Thinking of acting, Yoruichi Toyama turned to look at Akemi.

"By the way, please invite Mr. Okiya to have dinner with us."

Although the ex-husband's acting skills are amateurish, he seems to have a knack for dealing with the aunt in front of him.

I wonder if he can understand my intentions.

Although Akemi was a little surprised, she still agreed to go out.

Vermouth raised an eyebrow and looked Yoruichi Toyama up and down.

“He’s a new neighbor, a graduate student from Tokyo University,” Yoruichi Toyama explained casually. “He can’t cook, so he’s always eating at our house.”

"We can't just let Miss Xiaoqian eat instant noodles all by herself just because she's here, can we?"

Absinthe looked at him with a hint of disbelief, then said nothing more.

Subaru Okiya followed Akemi through the door with a nonchalant expression.

Yoruichi Toyama looked at the slightly awkward dinner party she had organized and chuckled to herself.

Whether or not Vermouth and Subaru Okiya have seen through each other's true colors, they at least know that Yoruichi Toyama and Akemi have some connection with each other.

An FBI agent will be keeping a close eye on Yoruichi Toyama and his team's next move.

Absinthe might also be slightly wary because its itinerary is known to others.

However, neither of them had any intention of exposing the whole pretense for the time being.

Then let's perform.

The more people you bring into this scheme, the more hesitant everyone becomes to act rashly.

As for Gin...

Yoruichi Toyama hadn't figured it out yet.

This time, it looks like I'll have to face this ruthless killer head-on, just like at the docks!

The meal was eaten in a light, uninspired manner amidst awkward small talk and everyone's own thoughts.

“Well then, Miss Lin,” Subaru Okiya suddenly spoke up, “can we start dealing with the project accounts tomorrow, as we discussed before?”

"I'm sorry I didn't schedule an appointment in advance, but it's really urgent. I hope Ms. Lin can come and help!"

The reason didn't matter; hearing that he was indeed going to keep Akemi, Yoruichi Toyama felt a surge of relief.

In this respect, my ex-husband is indeed reliable.

As for Akemi...

Yoruichi Toyama tensed up again, not daring to exchange glances with her.

She must have already realized the danger of this journey...

If she insists on going with me...

Before Akemi could speak, Vermouth looked on with curiosity.

"Project accounts? Does Miss Lin even know anything about those things?"

“I studied accounting in college,” Mingmei explained gently, making it unclear whether she intended to agree or refuse.

“I see!” Vermouth smiled again and turned to Subaru Okiya. “Then Mr. Okiya has really come to the right person.”

No, wait a minute?

What does this mean?

Yoruichi Toyama stared at her with wide eyes.

Aunt Absinthe, are you planning to loosen the rules?

"What are you looking at?" Vermouth said nonchalantly, not even changing her elegant posture while drinking soup.

"Since Miss Lin has something to attend to, then Detective Yuanshan will have to accompany me, a temporary member of the company."

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