Chapter 249
Although Potts tormented Gin to the point of wishing for death, most people in the organization were actually not very clear about Potts's specific situation. After all, he only caused trouble on a small scale, and not many people even knew what Potts looked like.
But agave knows.
Because he had been ordered by Vodka to follow Potts.
The prevailing theory at the time was that Potts was suspected of being an undercover agent. However, the guy suddenly disappeared without a trace. He reported this to Vodka, who simply said "Got it," and then there was no further news.
After a long time, when he finally heard about Potts's exploits of identifying undercover agents everywhere, Tequila finally realized—
He, who was in charge of the tracking, seemed to be part of the Potneys and Vodka play.
...What trendy stuff are these people doing? He really doesn't understand.
Aside from the problems he encountered on his mission with Potts, Tequila was quite good at other jobs, so he spent a lot of time with Gin these past two years. Although he never saw Potts again, he heard a lot of bad things about Potts from Vodka.
To be honest, Potts' image has gradually become distorted, especially after seeing how Gin was treated by Tequila, and the way Vodka seemed to be mentally collapsing every time he mentioned Potts. When he realized that the person he had bumped into was actually Potts, he was terrified, as if a hundred screaming chickens had taken up residence in his heart.
Botnis raised an eyebrow at him, said nothing, and turned to leave.
Tequila: "...!!!"
What does this mean?! Is it holding a grudge?! Or is it a sign that it's over?!
For a moment, Tequila's heart was in turmoil, and its doubt level instantly reached the top of today's contribution list.
Thinking about Vodka's demonized description of Potnis, Tequila felt uneasy, worried that she might be scammed at any time.
Let's finish the task quickly and leave this venue.
Tequila calmed himself down and began looking for trading partners.
His task this time was to buy a list of the world's top computer programmers. He and his trading partner agreed to put the money and the list in a locked briefcase and deposit it at the front desk. They would then find an opportunity to exchange numbers and retrieve the briefcase.
He quickly found a trading partner and exchanged a glance with him.
Okay, it looks like the other party has already deposited the list at the front desk... It's such a simple task, it would be hard for him to fail!
With that in mind, Tequila walked straight toward her trading partner, rudely knocked him over, and took the opportunity to exchange number plates.
After getting the number, Tequila didn't dare to waste any time and hurriedly went to the front desk to get the box from the other party.
Then he found a quiet corner and made a phone call: "Yes, it's me, Tequila."
Conan Edogawa, who was buying a drink behind him: "...?"
Actually, Conan Edogawa had just been knocked over along with the person he was dealing with at the tequila transaction. However, he had only thought the guy was a bit fierce, but now that he heard about the tequila, he suddenly felt something was off.
Would a normal person name something like tequila? It's clearly a type of alcohol...
Conan Edogawa immediately focused more attention on the person making the phone call behind him.
Tequila said, "The deal is done. Don't worry, Vodka. I'll meet up with you before evening. Tell Gin too."
Good grief, he revealed two codenames in one sentence. Adding his previous codename, he threw out three codenames as if they were free, almost knocking Conan Edogawa unconscious.
Wait a minute!? This guy... is he from that organization!?
Conan Edogawa was shocked. Although the other party was dressed in black, he never expected to meet someone from an illegal organization at a game launch event!
With a clatter, the coins in his hand scattered all over the ground.
Tequila glanced at him, saw that it was a child picking up money, and ignored him.
"There's something I feel I should report," Tequila continued. "I just ran into Potts... I hope that's alright?"
Vodka, who was taking a sip of oolong tea on the other end of the phone, almost spat it out when he heard this.
"Potlana?" Vodka exclaimed, "How did you end up meeting him?!"
"I'd also like to ask, does he have some mission that requires him to be here?"
Vodka hesitated before replying, "I haven't heard of him having any missions. Hasn't he just been playing around these past few years? You're alright since you haven't offended him. Don't worry too much, he won't recognize you."
Tequila: "…………"
Vodka: "…………"
This eerie silence made Vodka think of some ominous developments: "What did you do?"
“I didn’t do anything,” Tequila said painfully. “I just bumped into him.”
The fact that Tequila used this tone to refer to a "bump" clearly cannot be simply understood as encountering someone on the spot.
Vodka said with great sympathy, "And then you exposed your identity?"
“I’m afraid if I don’t apologize now, and we run into him in the organization later, and he remembers this incident, then I’m finished…”
"You... sigh." Vodka felt a mix of sympathy and schadenfreude; finally, a new victim. "What was his reaction?"
Tequila sighed, "That's why I was a little uneasy. They just ignored me and went to buy a drink."
Given the image of Potnis that Vodka usually portrays him as, Potnis's reaction is extremely abnormal! It's downright terrifying!
He won't be the next Qin Bar!?
Gin is a key member, and look at how he's been tortured. If he were treated the same way, he'd probably be dead!
Vodka comforted him, "You were at the game launch event, right? Look on the bright side, maybe he's just in a hurry to play the game and doesn't want to talk to you."
Tequila said hopefully, "I hope so. Okay, I'll hang up now, see you later."
After being comforted by vodka, Tequila felt much better and prepared to go to the bathroom to check the file box.
Conan Edogawa was picking up coins while eavesdropping on the conversation, his heart pounding with excitement.
Potnis... that's a new code name! Now he knows gin, vodka, port, tequila...
And now, a living member of the organization is right in front of him! If he follows the trail of this person, he can find Gin and Vodka, and even their headquarters!
Taking advantage of the opportunity to pick up the money, Conan Edogawa secretly stuck a listening device on Tequila's shoe, and then quietly followed behind Tequila, trying to listen for any new information.
Soon, he heard the agave talking to itself.
"Strange...why can't I get in? Huh, it's open...ah!"
As Conan Edogawa was wondering what this was all about, the bathroom exploded with a scream, the blast even affecting the street outside.
Conan Edogawa was stunned. As soon as the explosion subsided, he immediately rushed into the bathroom through the smoke, trying to see if there were any remaining clues.
After all, many clues are not discovered at the first time and then disappear. At this time, we feel that we can't waste time waiting!
After discovering the lone shoe with the bug attached to him, Conan Edogawa painfully accepted the reality—this hard-won member of the organization had probably died in the explosion just now.
His trail has gone cold again... Damn it!
No, wait a minute, we can't be that sure yet!
Conan Edogawa suddenly remembered the contents of the phone call he had overheard. It seemed that besides Tequila, who was doing a mission, there was another guy named Potts who appeared at the game launch event.
In other words, as long as we find that Potts, we can continue to follow the investigation organization!
Although he couldn't hear what the person on the other end of the phone was saying due to the distance, judging from Tequila's attitude, that Potts must be a very scary guy.
But even with just that, it would still be difficult to find the person, and...
"You little rascal, why are you everywhere?"
Suddenly, Conan Edogawa was grabbed by the back of his collar. The person holding him coughed as they led him out, saying, "Alright, Miss Mori, please keep an eye on him and make sure he doesn't run around again."
Ran Mouri gripped Conan Edogawa's shoulder tightly: "Thank you, Officer Matsuda."
"Officer Matsuda?" Conan Edogawa looked at Matsuda Jinpei in surprise at his appearance in this situation. "What are you doing here? Did you respond to the call so quickly this time?"
Matsuda Jinpei frowned: "I came here for the game launch, but it looks like I'll have to work overtime. Who knows if there are any other bombs nearby... Speaking of which, have you seen Hanchuan?"
"Mr. Hanchuan? He's here too?"
Conan Edogawa's pupils tremble.
It's one thing for Officer Matsuda to attend a game launch event, but Mr. Hanakawa actually likes playing games?! That doesn't seem like it at all!
Although he did see Mr. Hanchuan playing Connect Four last time, isn't that something only someone who's extremely bored would play?
However, it's clear that these two have a really good relationship. They're both adults, and they even got together to play games during their vacation...
"Yeah, we were together, but we split up after we came in. I don't know where he is... Tsk, such a big thing happened and he didn't even come to check on things. That guy really doesn't think of himself as a policeman at all."
Matsuda Jinpei habitually complained about his troublesome friend: "You all step back, I've already called the police, and more officers will be here soon... Ah, Kankawa! Where did you go?"
Conan Edogawa subconsciously turned his head in the direction of Jinpei Matsuda's gaze and saw the young man strolling leisurely through the smoke.
The other person wore a long black trench coat over a black suit, and his dark red eyes swept coldly around before he casually replied, "Went to buy drinks."
Conan Edogawa: "...!!!"
Tequila seems to have mentioned that Potts ignored him and went to buy a drink... What a coincidence!
Conan Edogawa couldn't help but scrutinize Shinryu Sakkawa once again.
He always likes to wear black, perhaps because of organizational rules. He has a dangerous aura and doesn't seem approachable, which is why Tequila was so uneasy, worried about offending someone. And then, he happened to go and buy a drink, which perfectly matched what Tequila had said...
A former detective, now a police consultant... Could this be a mole planted by the organization within the Metropolitan Police Department?
—Is that Potnis, the one who flows through the cold river?!
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Extra chapter tonight!
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Tequila: I bumped into Potness.
Vodka: It shouldn't be a big problem.
Turn around—report! The tequila is dead!
Vodka: …………
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