After turning into a narrow, quiet, and dimly lit alley, Shinichi Kudo keenly noticed a burly, muscular man carrying a briefcase hurrying toward a secluded corner.

Meanwhile, the tall, long-haired man disappeared into another alley.

Shinichi Kudo, driven by his intense desire to die, secretly suspected that there was likely some kind of illegal deal between the two.

Despite some unease, his suicidal desires ultimately overcame his reason, making it impossible for him to suppress his urge to find out what was going on. So, he cautiously followed the man with the suitcase, trying his best to make no noise.

However, Vodka, a member of the Black Organization known for his driving skills and obedience to "Big Brother," did not disappoint.

As someone with a certain level of combat capability, he was completely unaware that a high school student was secretly following him.

Of course, as one of the few genuine bottles from the distillery, it's acceptable that it's a little silly.

It's also possible that vodka isn't as simple as it seems, and perhaps he has a deeper layer of disguise.

As Vodka turned into the back of a building, he didn't stop, but went straight to a large, bald man in a gray shirt and glasses. The bald man was also clutching an enormous suitcase, and upon seeing Vodka, he eagerly asked:

"You guys are so slow! It's been more than an hour since the agreed time!" The bald man stood on the street, constantly looking at his watch, veins bulging on his forehead, and couldn't help but complain.

Perhaps because the deal was about to be finalized, Vodka seemed to be in a good mood. He patted the bald man on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Good things take time! This is something we can't miss!"

Hearing this, the bald man merely sneered and remained silent. Inwardly, however, he thought to himself, "Heh! If you hadn't all delivered those threatening letters to my bedside, who would be willing to suffer such a loss!"

In fact, the negatives themselves, when considered in terms of the transaction alone, are not worth that much money.

But the other party not only took a tough stance, but also demonstrated their formidable strength to the bald man. After much deliberation, considering his own life and the future prospects of his company, the bald man ultimately decided to compromise.

"Then please hand over the things to me!" The bald man gritted his teeth and reluctantly opened the box he had brought, revealing thick stacks of cash inside.

"These are the negatives of your company's smuggled firearms!" Seeing how cooperative the other party was, Vodka nodded in satisfaction, a smile appearing on his face. He reached out and took the box full of banknotes, then tossed the box he was holding to the other party without hesitation.

"Are you sure that's all? You don't have any other backups, do you?" the bald man asked nervously, a layer of sweat beading on his forehead.

“Of course! We are very ‘honest’ businessmen!” Vodka’s lips curled up into a sly smile.

Just then, Shinichi Kudo, who was hiding in the corner, quietly took out his mini camera, quickly pressed the shutter, and captured everything in front of him.

His heart was pounding, filled with shock and fear.

"Smuggling firearms, shady dealings..." Shinichi Kudo muttered to himself, "No, I have to tell Inspector Megure about this as soon as possible!"

However, just as Shinichi Kudo was anxiously preparing to leave, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in the back of his head. His vision went black, and his body involuntarily collapsed to the ground.

Meanwhile, in a blind spot, Yuzuru Hanyu leisurely sipped the Coke he had bought on his way back and witnessed the whole thing.

Seeing Shinichi Kudo knocked down, Kusunoki Yuusu couldn't help but grin: "Ouch, that must hurt a bit!" However, he didn't choose to stop Gin's actions.

"Big...Big brother..."

Vodka, noticing the commotion, turned around and saw the scene. His mind went blank, and he had no idea what was happening.

He stared wide-eyed at the person in front of him, his mind filled with countless questions: Who is he? How did he get here? What does he want?

Vodka stared blankly at Gin, trying to get some explanation or instructions from him.

However, Gin didn't give him much time to think. He quickly picked up the mini camera that had fallen to the ground and stuffed it into his pocket without hesitation.

"Vodka, you've been followed by a brat!" Gin's tone carried a hint of reproach and displeasure.

Hearing this, Vodka snapped out of his daze. He glared fiercely at Shinichi Kudo on the ground and angrily said, "Damn it! Big brother, this is that brat detective out there doing his deductions. Let's just get rid of him!"

As Vodka spoke, he picked up the box containing the money and reached into his pocket, pulling out a pistol. The dark muzzle was pointed directly at Shinichi Kudo, who was lying on the ground.

This transaction was of great significance to Vodka, as it was his first attempt at completing a mission independently. He was on tenterhooks the entire way, fearing that something might go wrong.

But to his utter surprise, just when he was about to succeed, a shrew appeared out of nowhere and ruined his plans.

Thinking about this, Vodka's anger grew even stronger. He felt that he must have completely disappointed his brother Gin!

He gripped the pistol tightly, his fingers trembling slightly, a resolute killing intent flashing across his face. At that moment, he had made up his mind to personally send this troublesome detective to meet his maker...

"Am I calling you an idiot? There was just a murder here, and the police haven't all left yet. Do you want to lure them all here?" Gin's eyes were icy cold as he glared at Vodka.

If it weren't for the fact that this underling had been loyal to him for many years and had always followed him, and that he knew his character inside and out, he would have really wondered if Vodka was also an undercover agent planted by the police...

"Then... Brother, what should we do now?" Vodka asked tremblingly, his whole body shaking with fear.

"Hmph, look at you, all pathetic! What are you afraid of?" Gin pulled a small box from his pocket and said with a sneer, "This is enough! This is the organization's latest poison; even a rigorous autopsy wouldn't detect anything..."

After saying that, Gin opened the box without hesitation, then grabbed Shinichi Kudo like a chick and roughly shoved the pill into his mouth.

"Tsk tsk tsk, is this the legendary 'APTX-4869'? That woman named Shiho Miyano is truly a genius!" Hanyu Nan couldn't help but exclaim as he looked at the empty box in Gin's hand.