Chapter 141 Let's do something big

This hijacking incident did not cause Morofushi Kagemitsu any trouble.

The bodyguards surrounding them had already resolved the matter. The robbers were killed or tied up as needed; it was a classic case of double-crossing, and they were professionals in the field. Oh, if it weren't for the fact that there was such a thing as "police" in Japan, they probably wouldn't have left any survivors.

In conclusion, the professional team successfully resolved this unexpected incident.

Morofushi Kagemitsu glanced at Miyano Shiho sitting next to him. The girl silently put the small knife that the organization had given her back into her pocket.

He silently looked away.

The child has grown up, which is a good thing.

After several hours of bumpy travel in the clouds, the group finally set foot on solid ground.

Police officers who had been waiting at the airport for a long time surrounded them; these were SATs (Special Attorneys for the Advancement of Military Personnel) tasked with dealing with major terrorist incidents such as hijackings.

During the investigation, Morofushi Hiromitsu took a closer look at the bodyguards' mental state. Each of them stood there with an air of authority, wearing sunglasses, and acted as if they weren't terrorists.

[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: I want to file a complaint! They're the ones who did this to all these corpses! This isn't some self-defense movie; it's double-crossing! Double-crossing!]

The only survivor, "Black," who had been eaten, was so terrified that his legs were trembling and he couldn't even stand up.

[Anti-fraud expert #148: I know you want them all arrested together, but things won't work out that way.]

Considering the arrangements they made for their return to China, the organization will step in.

Sure enough, after they were led to the lounge by several officers, the team seemed to have forgotten that there was a group of people there.

They waited for a while, and then the leading officer came in person. He spoke politely, asked them only a few perfunctory questions, and then let them leave.

As for the bodies of the robbers, they never mentioned them at all.

[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: ...]

Morobuchi Kagemitsu remembered the man's appearance and planned to turn him upside down when he got back.

[Anti-fraud expert #205: No need to wait to go back, we can check now. The SAT people… ah, here. Watanabe Gaku, Superintendent, is a director of the SAT, with a very powerful family background; he's uncle and nephew of the Watanabe on the list.]

They're from the same family.

It seems the organization has a very well-managed network of connections behind the scenes. Perhaps even some well-known tycoons are entangled with the organization. It will indeed be very difficult to bring the organization down from the ground.

Just then, three alpacas floated over and spoke earnestly.

[Anti-fraud expert #11: It is difficult. But business people are all very profit-driven. If their powerful backer were to face a serious crisis one day, their cooperation and trust would crumble on their own, without even needing a chance to surface.]

[Anti-fraud expert #66: That makes sense, so remember to tell us to clear out our positions before that day arrives.]

[Anti-Fraud Guru #19: We've all bought some shares of those listed companies, more or less, just waiting to short them!]

Zhu Fujingguang: ...

He walked somewhat speechlessly towards the car that was supposed to pick them up, not really wanting to deal with these few leeks that had been completely plucked.

The cars that picked them up were split into two and separated after they got off the airport expressway. He didn't want to reveal the location of his safe house, so he told the driver to just park the car near the head office.

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw the driver and the bodyguard beside him looking at him with expressions of "Is it really that bad?" and their eyes held a hint of awe.

...Well, actually he's not a workaholic, and he doesn't really want to work.

But he didn't need to explain it to them so clearly, so he could only get off the car with the newly acquired title of "super dedicated CFO".

He was about to turn around and head towards the subway to prove he wasn't that passionate about his job, but the car that was supposed to pick him up had already disappeared, seemingly afraid of getting a trace of the stench of work on this beautiful weekend.

Zhu Fujingguang: ...

Okay, let's leave it at that. Consider it practice for their driving skills.

Anyway, the people who need to know that I'm back already know.

For the next month, Morofushi Kagemitsu's life remained relatively uneventful, consisting mainly of the backstabbing and infighting among the shrewd individuals as he familiarized himself with his work. Having been accustomed to clerical work, he became increasingly adept at managing affairs in the three regions.

Because he gained real power within the organization, his position in the company changed accordingly. Melo was transferred to Kyoto to feign dealings with Brandy, and the position of financial director of the Tokyo headquarters naturally fell to him.

His meteoric rise drew attention from both those in the know and those unaware of his abilities. Even though he was no longer in the action team, he remained a prominent figure within the organization.

That day, when he submitted his application to the relevant government department to advance his plan to exploit loopholes, the persistent Melo came to harass him again.

[Anti-fraud expert #198: Huh? That's unusual. She actually texted you. I thought she'd just call you directly.]

Morofushi Kagemitsu smiled, glanced at Merlo's text message, which said he wanted to invite him to dinner.

After thinking about it, he decided to meet at the Hilk Club, which would be convenient for them to discuss their business.

To be fair, Melo hasn't caused him any trouble in the past month, and she's already sent plenty of friendly signals, so it wouldn't be appropriate to leave her out. Besides, he plans to work with Melo to deal with Brandy, and there are some things he needs her to do to draw attention to them so he has more room to maneuver.

[Anti-fraud expert #11: You've had plenty of room to maneuver. Last month, Melo spent so much, and you were the one who covered her debts.]

Not just last month, but ever since he started working with Melo, he couldn't recall a woman ever spending money properly according to the reimbursement limit.

Perfect, we can use Melo as an excuse to cover up Zero's debt to the Hilker club last month.

[Anti-fraud expert #66: --If possible, could you also delete the surveillance footage of Zero and that Kiuchi guy together?]

That's right, Kiuchi-kun is someone Zero wants to recruit. It's best not to let the organization find out that the two of them are in contact.

The little alpaca diligently processed the monitoring footage.

Morofushi Kagemitsu straightened his clothes and stepped into the club's gate.

He might have arrived a bit early; he didn't see Melo in the entertainment area, but he did see Zero.

Their eyes met, and both were pleasantly surprised.

Counting the days, it's been a long time since I've seen Zero, and I won't even be able to speak to him in the future.

A barely perceptible smile played in his eyes, and he was about to speak when he was stopped.

"Kong Jun".

Ah, it's Mello.

Morofushi Kagemitsu instantly switched modes, looked at Merlo who came out of the stairs on the right, and said with a smile, "Sekiya-san."

Sekiya Chie, also known as Melo, glanced at Bourbon, who was also sizing her up, before turning her gaze back to Morofushi Kagemitsu.

Got it, this is a staged first meeting.

He then introduced them, saying, "This is Mr. Amuro Tooru, a private investigator; this is Ms. Sekiya Tomoe, a colleague of mine."

The two nodded to each other, thus becoming acquainted.

Knowing that Mello had something to talk to him about, Morofushi Hiromitsu chatted briefly with Amuro Tooru before heading to a private lounge with Mello.

As they passed each other, he and Zero exchanged a glance.

"What are you looking at?" Melo suddenly said in his ear.

Morofushi Kagemitsu didn't even flinch as he said, "Of course he's watching Bourbon. I heard he's been having a lot of trouble with Binga lately."

“They’re just Rum’s two dogs.” Melo followed him into the lounge with a smile, her words utterly unforgiving. “No matter how much they cause trouble, they can’t compare to Curaçao.”

Morobuchi Kagemitsu refrained from commenting and steered the conversation toward serious matters: "Alright, let's put their side of the story aside for now and talk about ours."

Melo sat on the sofa and said, "Okay, let's talk about 'work' then. I'm still adjusting to being transferred to Kyoto."

Morofushi Kagemitsu poured her a glass of lemonade and said, "It seems that brandy is really giving you a headache."

“He didn’t gain any advantage in Beijing last time, so he’s even more wary this time.” Melo picked up a glass and swirled it under the light. “Besides, I’m here to take over his power. Not everyone is like me, allowing you to take over peacefully.”

“Of course I won’t forget your promotion,” said Morofushi Kagemitsu, indicating that he remembered her kindness. “Is there anything I can do for you?”

“Sherry came back with you.” Melo mentioned another codenamed member, Sherry, whom she had always missed. “You know, I’ve been very interested in the research institute. I need people and space.”

She's got her eye on Shirley too.

Indeed, the development of APTX-4869 is very important to the organization.

Morofushi Kagemitsu lowered his eyes and thought for a moment before saying, "The project Sherry took on was personally assigned by the BOSS, so it's almost impossible to transfer her to your side." He looked at Meiro, who was staring at him, and said, "I suggest you try to secure the experimental land first."

“I’m stuck with brandy, it’s tough.” Melo looked at Morofushi Kagemitsu. “I heard you’ve been applying for land for a drug research center recently, and it seems you’re interested in collaborating with an institution in Kyoto.”

Morofushi Kagemitsu tapped his fingers on the table, then realized that there was more to his words than that, so he went along with her and said, "I won't stop you, but I don't think Brandy will let you develop as you please."

“Then we’ll just have to get rid of this obstacle.” Melo took a sip of lemonade. “It’ll make things easier for us in Kyoto from now on.”

"What do you want to do?" Moribushi Kagemitsu asked.

“An official supported by Brandy was recently investigated by the prosecutor’s office, and he and the North Island Group are discussing getting him out,” Melo revealed an inside story. “However, the North Island Group was recently ripped off when it opened a factory in India, and its cash flow is in danger.”

"The organization's recent funds should be used wisely," said Morofushi Kagemitsu, who was quite savvy. "Byakurandi should share the organization's burdens; we don't earn money easily either."

That being said, there's still a considerable amount left in the organization's accounts. To prevent that guy from doing anything rash, we need to find a way to pre-spend that money.

Melo smiled with satisfaction: "If this matter is not handled well, the organization will not only lose an ally in the government, but it will also easily create a rift with the North Island Group."

"Brandy will handle everything."

Morobuchi Kagemitsu smiled, genuinely.