Chapter 90: Akai and Kagemitsu: They got caught up in it...

Eye contact is the kiss of the soul.

Despite Nekono Ikuya's changed appearance, concealed his aura, and disguised his temperament, how could Furuya Rei not recognize the familiar soul etched into his very being?

The undercover organization's mission objective is to obtain the disguise of one's lover, or something similar.

Jianggu Ling: "..."

How could this be?!

To prevent anyone around him from watching his expression and lip movements (although the probability is very small, but be careful.jpg), Furuya Rei pretended to be excited and covered his mouth, but actually said, "Yuya, I won't ask you why you're here."

Perhaps it was just a routine trip, but Furuya Rei, who already had a bad feeling, still clung to a sliver of hope.

"To make a long story short, the organization I've infiltrated is already watching you. They're dangerous! But luckily, they're not targeting you personally, but rather the painting you bought recently—it might contain intelligence that the organization lost. Fortunately, I happen to be the one carrying out this mission, and I'll ensure the intelligence is 'successfully' retrieved without implicating you."

"Yuya, you'll cooperate and not act rashly, right?" Furuya Rei hoped.

Nekono Ikuya just kept smiling and didn't say anything.

“…Right?” Furuya Rei repeated, unwilling to give up.

Deep down, his bad premonition grew even stronger.

Nekono Ikuya was still smiling.

...Okay, Furuya Rei's face fell, and he was heartbroken.

He knew it!

Rei Furuya knew that although Ikuya Nekono wouldn't actively inquire about his undercover work, he would never let go of any clues that came his way.

He knew Nekono Ikuya too well, so he had no intention of wasting his breath trying to persuade him further.

Rei Furuya: Sigh, what can you do now? *shrugs helplessly.*

Rei Furuya began to consider what information he should tell Ikuya Nekono to satisfy Nekono's curiosity and get him to promise not to delve any deeper.

He knew that he had to let Nekono Ikuya know that he had enough ability to protect himself and that the undercover situation was not precarious before Nekono Ikuya could let go with peace of mind!

But the situation seemed to be far more complicated than he had imagined.

While Rei Furuya was still carefully considering which information to reveal, Ikuya Nekono suddenly said, "Rei, have you obtained the code name for the sake yet?"

Jiangu Ling: "?!!"

The name of the liquor! Its code!

Rei Furuya's pupils constricted, and the traveler's expression, which had been one of joyful conversation with his favorite painter, almost crumbled.

Yu Mi knows that the code name of a core member of the organization is "Sake"?! He knows about the organization?!

Rei Furuya was certain that Ikuya Nekono was not a member of the organization, therefore—

"You bought that painting on purpose, Yu Mi. Were you deliberately trying to lure the organization in?!"

Rei Furuya's vision went black.

He felt a mix of shock and fear, like he'd been working all day to earn money for dried fish, then forgot to check on his cat, only to find out later that his cat had lit the stove and was playing with fire while he was away.

Yumi, what are you doing, Yumi!

Rei Furuya was out of breath. Why was Ikuya rushing towards any danger?!

His willingness to risk his life to join a dark investigation organization doesn't mean he wants to see his family and friends do the same. Furuya Rei only hopes that those he cares about can live peacefully in a world of light.

Yumi only needs to worry about what disguise to use every day!

Just as he was about to speak, Nekono Ikuya, sensing something was wrong, cut him off.

Nekono Ikumi said pitifully, "Because the organization had been watching me! A year ago, I was ambushed by the organization when I went to America! So I did some research..."

Let's get serious and stop Zero's anger first!

Sniping?!

Looking into Nekono Ikuya's seemingly genuine eyes, Furuya Rei began to feel a chill.

I'm also a little annoyed: Yumi didn't tell him about this beforehand!

No, it seems he was preparing to go undercover around that time, and he intentionally reduced their contact...

Furuya Zero remained silent.

Nekono Ikuya continued, "I've found a lot of information about organizations. Do you want to see it?"

No one would think he got the painting containing the organization's lost intelligence by sheer luck, right? Just like how the organization's influence in France happened to be severely damaged when he needed it?

He originally intended to take advantage of the organization's manpower shortage in France to sneak into the organization and tour around a few times. Wouldn't a rising star painter who was popular in France be a perfect fit to become part of the organization's art smuggling operation?

As for why the organization suddenly lacks manpower in France... that's none of your business!

Nekono Ikuya blinked innocently.

It sounds like there's no need to choose one of three; the organization's lost information is hidden in the painting that Nekono Ikuya photographed.

Such a precise interception suggests that Nekono Ikuya might know more about the organization than he did before he even received his codename.

Ikuya Nekono: Thank you to the FBI, and thank you to the surnames Cecil and Nekono. Sometimes, big corporations have far more insider information than official sources.

"..." Furuya Rei took a deep breath. "Let's talk about moving to a different location."

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...

At one of the organization's surviving bases in France, Shuichi Akai, who had been in Paris for three days, finally finished his rest and met his partner for the foreseeable future.

Shuichi Akai rose to prominence within the organization due to his exceptional sniping skills and was subsequently recruited. Since the peripheral member of the organization he was framing was Sherry's sister, and Sherry was currently under Gin's guardianship, he was naturally categorized as belonging to Gin's faction.

Gin treats his subordinates fairly well, especially those who are capable and show no signs of treachery or betrayal.

Ah, not the kind of gentle, soft-spoken kindness that makes you feel like he's possessed, but the kind of kindness that turns a blind eye to subordinates' obsessive love for celebrities, Ferris wheels, and other questionable hobbies.

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Gin: ...

He won't suppress capable subordinates or prevent them from rising to prominence; instead, he'll give them opportunities to advance. However, he can sometimes be overly suspicious and inflexible, and will seize any opportunity to eliminate dissidents within the organization.

In short, he is a reliable leader in the dark world, but also a formidable enemy for righteous people.

Because of his outstanding sniping skills and decisive shooting, Gin appreciated him and took the opportunity to recommend Shuichi Akai, who was coming to France to participate in the codename test.

To ensure mission success and sniper safety, snipers typically operate in pairs, one responsible for firing and the other for observation. The person in front of him, at least in France, would coordinate with him, acting as both sniper and spotter.

An Asian face with slightly upturned cat-like eyes, a cool blue hue. His demeanor was gentle and serene, almost pristine. If Shuichi Akai hadn't seen him in the organization, that's what he would have thought. But now, looking into those calm eyes…

Shuichi Akai: "Dai Moroboshi." He spoke coldly.

Shuichi Akai: This guy is not simple!

With his sharp, dark green eyes, waist-length black hair, tall, aloof, and incredibly imposing presence, he's practically a second Gin! Is he yet another villain who doesn't care about the lives of others? The organization is truly full of talented people, thought Morofushi Kagemitsu with a heavy heart.

Morofushi Kagemitsu: "Midorikawa Hikaru." He nodded indifferently.

Indeed, looking at Shuichi Akai's overly thin face beneath his melancholy demeanor, Morofushi Hiromitsu was filled with questions.

Morofushi Kagemitsu: This level of thinness, this level of thinness... Although I know that the organization prohibits drugs in order to ensure the fighting power and willpower of its members, I still feel like this Morofushi Taizo has been on drugs.

In order to infiltrate the organization, he intentionally made himself appear like a villain. He got involved with Gin and actively took on missions to quickly improve his status within the organization. When sniping, he would often lie in ambush in one place for hours or even more than ten hours, and often survived on energy bars alone. Shuichi Akai: ...

The organization made me thin.

Not knowing what offensive words his newly acquainted partner was thinking, Akai Hideaki turned to the temporary base commander beside him: "I heard that another intelligence officer has also arrived?"

Morofushi Kagemitsu also naturally looked at the person in charge of the temporary base.

He was also very curious.

The temporary base leader said, "That sir, that sir has already completed his mission and left the base."

The intelligence team members all liked to maintain a secrecy, and to avoid potential retaliation, he was best advised not to reveal information such as the appearance or name of others without their consent. These members who had come from afar weren't like him, with no chance of promotion unless they hit the jackpot; they were rumored to be about to receive codenames.

It's best not to offend him easily; let's address him vaguely as "sir."

The temporary base leader's mind raced: "Smooth and tactful."

"Not only that, he has exceeded expectations. Next time you meet him, you might have to call him Bourbon."

At that moment, a husky male voice came from behind, with a strangely alluring tone at the end.

The lost data was important to the organization. The deduction that the intelligence was hidden in the paintings, the selection of the three most likely paintings, and even getting close to the collector to obtain the intelligence hidden in the scroll were all accomplished by Amuro Tooru alone in a short period of time, who had just arrived in Paris.

This achievement and ability naturally deserve a code name.

Akai Shuichi: "!!!"

Morofushi Kagemitsu: "!!!"

We all just arrived in Paris, how come one of our colleagues overtook us and reached the finish line first! They didn't even arrive a few days earlier than us!

Shuichi Akai and Kagemitsu Morofushi exchanged a glance, and the distance between them immediately closed.

At the same time, they harbored a deep sense of dread towards "Bourbon," and appropriately revealed some of their emotions on their faces.

Another troublesome member of the organization! And from the intelligence team at that! We must be careful not to let him find any weakness!

Then Shuichi Akai and Kagemitsu Morofushi turned their attention to the newcomer, who seemed to be of a much higher status and much better informed than the person in charge of the temporary base.

The visitor ignored their expressions, which were a mixture of defiance and fear. He revealed this information to them to ignite their competitive spirit and make them work even harder on the mission.

He continued, "Bourbon's honey trap is really good... You don't need to wait for him anymore, he seems to have bigger ambitions now."

Did he want to get close to Samuel, use his connections in the art world to reorganize the art smuggling line, and take control of the French branch before the brandy handover was completed in Britain, thus achieving instant success?

Vermouth curled her lips in interest. Interesting little fellow. Looks like Brandy has a rival now.

She looked at the charming smile on the face of the ordinary-looking man who had just arrived.

Shuichi Akai's awe: Transgender people? My political correctness PTSD is about to kick in! Is this organization truly all-encompassing?

Morofushi Kagemitsu, who has a childhood friend who changes his face every day: Could it be... disguise?! Even the organization has people who can disguise themselves?!