Chapter 204
Ultimately, the mission's failure was reported to the organization's boss by Gin himself.
Although Gin was reluctant to mention Usuiba Saiki, especially since the situation seemed to implicate him as well, he was extremely loyal to the organization. Even though he was unwilling, he honestly reflected Usuiba Saiki's role in the report.
This alerted them that Eddie Cassano might be in serious trouble, allowing Vodka to evacuate in advance and avoid being caught up in the FBI's subsequent crackdown.
Organization Boss: "…………"
To be honest, Gin had at least seen Usui Saiki's judgment of people in action, so even if he was biased, he was somewhat prepared for this situation.
But the organization's boss didn't.
In the eyes of the organization's boss, Usoya Saiki was a mentally unstable guy who talked nonsense and occasionally went crazy.
The success rate of talent recommendations is extremely low. Only Chianti and Cohen actually joined the organization through his hands. Although there is no suspicion at present, this does not prove that Usakabe Saiki has good judgment.
The undercover agents had a high rate of whistleblowing and were very proactive, but they lacked evidence. They were all just saying things like, "I immediately thought it was something," and when asked about the background, it turned out that most of the cases were just blatant acts of private revenge. They were very honest about doing bad things, but they also eroded people's trust.
Now, the boss suddenly hears that the prediction made by Usoppei Saiki about an undercover agent was actually accurate. What is the boss supposed to think?
—It must be a coincidence, right?
The boss thought to himself, "With Bo Yezaki's exhaustive method, it's possible to get lucky."
Besides, if we really take what Usakata Saiki says seriously and believe his lies, then the organization will have no true members left, just a bunch of spies! Especially considering how many times Gin has been reported—is that even possible?!
That's absolutely impossible!
This time, it was just pure luck for that brat, Usakabe Saiki!
So Boss even comforted Gin: "Don't worry, just because Potnis was right this time doesn't mean he's always right. I don't believe any of the bad things he said about you. And you can't blame yourself for failing this mission. That fraud gang is obviously a veteran; it's normal that you couldn't tell."
But Usoppō Saiki saw it.
Unlike the boss who didn't take it seriously, Gin genuinely had some doubts about the credibility of Usui Saiki's words.
It's just that he himself isn't an undercover agent, so he still tends to believe that Usaku Saiki is just talking nonsense.
Vodka also strongly agreed, and had even come to understand the logic behind it.
"That's right, boss! That kid Potts is definitely doing this on purpose! He knows he's always talking nonsense, so even if he gives a serious suggestion this time, we won't believe him! He wants to embarrass us! He'll definitely brag about it to us next time we meet!"
He truly regretted it; if he had trusted Bo Yezhai earlier, he might have been able to get some of the deposit back. But he and his older brother wouldn't be defeated by such a petty trick! Bo Yezhai's attempt to use this to step on them and make them obey him in the future was futile!
Gin breathed a sigh of relief.
Okay, all that brainwashing these past few days hasn't been for nothing. I'm really afraid that Vodka will start believing in Bo Ye Saiki's nonsense, and then I really won't be able to continue this job.
Vermouth had already left because she couldn't stand the two people's malicious speculations about Usaku Saiki, and thought they were trying too hard to save face.
The organization isn't some university student research group; they're not obligated to help! We helped them, and they're not even grateful. Who will be willing to help others in the future?
Anyway, she was unwilling, and hoped that Bo Yezhaiji would not be so kind-hearted in the future. Some people were not worth his help!
Thankfully, Saiki Usaba had already left Los Angeles and didn't stay to witness Gin and Vodka's twisted truth, otherwise he would have been in so much pain!
Having returned to Seattle, Saiki Usaba wasn't upset. He figured Gin and Vodka wouldn't want to publicize the matter, so he'd have to wait until he returned to Japan to spread the word among the undercover agents.
Isn't this going to trigger another big wave of suspicion?
Thinking of this, Usoppō Saiki couldn't wait to return to Japan.
But to return to Japan, I first need to meet up with Kenji Hagiwara and Jinpei Matsuda. We came together, so of course we should go back together.
Unlike Saiki Usaku, who flew to Los Angeles and visited Universal Studios, Disneyland, and Hollywood, Jinpei Matsuda and Kenji Hagiwara never left Seattle.
When Usui met Hagiwara Kenji, she was puzzled to find that they hadn't even changed hotels: "So what have you been doing these past few days?"
“Didn’t I tell you that we had a good chat with one of the people at that bomb conference?” Kenji Hagiwara said. “We’ve been working with Mr. Lermontov lately.”
They were all people they met at the bomb conference, so the topic of conversation was bound to be bombs. He was alright, but Jinpei was too obsessed with it and always had endless topics to talk about. Kenji Hagiwara didn't really have any places he wanted to go, and it wasn't like he couldn't join in the conversation, so he just went along with them.
Lermontov?
"Yes, the Russian who gave the presentation on the second day."
Usakabe Saiki remembered: "Oh—him, I remember he seemed to be asking around..."
“Puramia’s bomb,” Kenji Hagiwara continued. “He had a relative killed by Pramia, and it was an accidental injury; he was just passing by when he was caught in the crossfire… So he’s been determined to catch Pramia, but even now, nobody knows the structure of Pramia’s bomb… He initially approached Kojinpei to ask if Japan, which had discovered Pramia’s true identity, had any new clues.”
After all, it was a bomb. Once it exploded, the container would be the first thing destroyed, so it's quite normal that no one knows what the bomb that Pramia was so proud of looked like.
Usakabe Saiki wasn't very interested in Pramia, this "tool" character, and seeing Hagiwara Kenji looking sad when he talked about it, he changed the subject: "What about Matsuda?"
"I'm having drinks with Mr. Lermontov," Kenji Hagiwara sighed again. "But I'm a little worried and I'm planning to go check on him now. What about you?"
Bo Yezaki: "...???"
He wanted to ask what was so worrying about drinking? But then he remembered that Lermontov was Russian… what if he got drunk and acted out…
"I'll go take a look too."
However, just as the two arrived at the hotel entrance, they saw Matsuda Jinpei helping Lermontov out of a taxi.
Kenji Hagiwara quickly went up to support the other side, and the two of them dragged and carried Lermontov all the way back to his room, while Saiki Usaba was responsible for small things like pressing the elevator button and finding the room key to open the door.
After helping him onto the bed, Lermontov, who had been swaying and lying around with his eyes closed the whole way, woke up and stared blankly at the ceiling.
Matsuda Jinpei wiped his sweat: "Mr. Lermontov, now that you're awake..."
Lermontov's wailing instantly interrupted Matsuda Jinpei's words.
"Waaaaah... Waaaaah...! Natasha...! Natasha...!!!"
The sight of a tough guy shedding tears was so heart-wrenching. If it weren't for the hotel's excellent soundproofing, one might have thought someone had died there.
Matsuda Jinpei sighed and noticed that Usui Saiki seemed a little confused, so he casually explained, "He was drunk and that's how he is. His daughter was on her way to deliver something to him when she was caught in the blast wave of the Pramia bombing and died despite attempts to save her. As a bomb expert, he was devastated that his daughter was killed by a bomber. He probably can't get over this... He's been crying for ages at the bar."
Usakabe Saiki couldn't help but frown: "Prumia..."
"It's a real shame. By the time we got the information, Pramia had already hidden herself again... If only we had found her sooner."
Matsuda Jinpei, perhaps having gotten along too well with Lermontov these past few days and considering him a friend, and also feeling somewhat guilty for being the one who discovered and reported the information about Pramia on the dark web: "If it were me..."
Kenji Hagiwara comforted him, "The information about Pramia could be transferred to Nadunichtozhit and then posted online. By the time you see it, it will definitely be too late. Even if you see the post immediately, it won't matter."
Matsuda Jinpei pinched the bridge of his nose: "I know, I'm just feeling a little unwell."
The atmosphere was so oppressive that even Usoppō Saiki, who was in a good mood, became a little depressed.
But Bo Yezaki has never been one to suffer in silence; if he's unhappy, no one else should have a good time either.
I was originally planning to wait until I got back to Japan to talk about it, but a few more days won't make a difference now.
Usoppai took out his phone and randomly selected a lucky person to send an email.
I've found a real undercover agent here in the US! I've finally proven my abilities. Aren't you going to congratulate me?
Shuichi Akai, who received the email across the Pacific Ocean: "...?!?!?!?!"
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Bonus chapter!
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Vodka's crumbling sanity was briefly salvaged by Gin's brainwashing.
Bayonetta: Stop trying to save face, your attitude is really ugly.
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Is Usakabe Saiki the kind of person who would just endure pain? Certainly not…
Randomly pick a lucky person to persecute.
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Pramia will also be able to resolve this.
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