Chapter 342
Conan Edogawa stood to the side with his eyes wide open. Anyone with eyes could see the doubt in his eyes, but Shuichi Akai and Rena Mizunashi pretended not to see it. After confirming that Saiki Usaku knew their identities and that it wouldn't affect Rena Mizunashi's return to her undercover work, they quickly exchanged some terms.
For example, when the CIA and FBI have conflicting missions, Rena Mizunashi will prioritize the CIA's mission. She doesn't mind leaking information to the FBI, provided that she can regain the organization's trust.
"As long as that guy stops talking nonsense... I'll be much more relaxed." Rena Mizunashi sighed.
Shuichi Akai paused for a moment: "That's true, but I don't know what he'll do. It's up to you from now on."
Rena Mizunashi: "…………"
What use are you FBI agents?!
Sigh, she's already starting to worry about what she'll encounter when she returns to the organization... especially Potts, what will he do...?
The suspicion level skyrocketed.
Usaku Saiki was staying at home when he suddenly received a suspicion value from Mizunashi Rena, which told him that Mizunashi Rena had finally woken up.
The system is on edge: [She's awake. Will she talk to Shuichi Akai about you? If Conan Edogawa finds out your identity, and your suspicion level rises again...]
"Didn't I tell you not to worry about this?" Usui Saiki impatiently interrupted the system. "I'm going back to playing the game. You keep an eye on Edogawa Conan and see if he gives us any suspicion points tonight."
The system diligently monitored the situation all night and found that Conan Edogawa was in a very calm state of mind, only giving a few points of suspicion here and there. It was probably only when he was discussing the organization with others that the figures of Usui Saiki or Suzumiya Shinryu flashed through his mind.
Anyway, it's definitely not a reaction to knowing that Usaku Saiki is actually Potts.
The system couldn't help but sigh deeply, the level of intelligence communication on the Red Team was truly outrageous... Did none of them have mouths?
Conan Edogawa does actually have a mouth.
He could tell that Rena Mizunashi was wary of him. After all, no matter how much the FBI and CIA fought, they were still American agencies, and Shuichi Akai was an adult who seemed more reliable than him.
After discussing with Rena Mizunashi how to get the organization to go to great lengths to "snatch" her back and reduce their suspicions, Conan Edogawa left the ward with Shuichi Akai and took the opportunity to ask.
"Who exactly is this...unspeakable person you're talking about? Is he one of ours?"
Shuichi Akai thought Conan Edogawa was really daring: "No."
Conan Edogawa asked in confusion, "But it sounds like he might help us."
Shuichi Akai: "Because he's mentally ill."
Conan Edogawa: "…………"
Shuichi Akai felt that his words were ambiguous, so he added: "Literally, he's mentally ill. He bumped his head before, and then he became very mentally ill."
Conan Edogawa's lips twitched. He felt that this person's style was quite different from his impression of the organization: "So, I can trust him?"
“No.” Shuichi Akai said very seriously, “He does things entirely based on his mood, so we can’t trust him or count on him. But as long as it brings us fun, he probably won’t say anything even if he sees through something… Besides, it was he who suggested that Kir go back this time, so at least he won’t do anything this time.”
"You mentioned someone else suggested the same thing... So it was someone from the organization..." Conan Edogawa's feelings were complicated. "They wanted to make Ms. Minagi go back for fun? It feels a bit..."
I feel a little sorry for Ms. Minami! Being with a mentally ill person who knows my background, and possibly being used as a joke, is too much pressure!
Shuichi Akai, on the other hand, felt it was alright: "You'll get used to it. Besides, once you're sure the other party knows your identity, your 'what's the use' mentality will be much better than before, and you won't be suspicious anymore."
Conan Edogawa: "...Mr. Akai sounds like he's quite experienced."
Shuichi Akai looked tired and seemed to want to smoke a cigarette: "Anyway, Kir isn't as fragile as you think. She can do it. Besides, that guy probably really intends to make Kir do a good job."
"ah?"
"He had a theory that undercover agents work very hard, quickly and well in order to get promoted and obtain more information... He even used this as a reason to make harassing phone calls to the Boss, calling Gin an undercover agent because Gin was too cunning."
Conan Edogawa: "...Huh?!?!?!?!"
Is this something a human being could do?!
Shuichi Akai looked exhausted: "He's just a mentally ill person, can you understand that?"
Conan Edogawa's expression was complicated: "If it's a mental illness... then I can understand it all, but I'm a little surprised that the organization would tolerate a mentally ill person..."
"The reasons are complicated, just consider him a person with connections."
"Even an organization like this has people with connections..."
Conan Edogawa felt that his idealized image of the organization had been shattered.
Even the organization's boss has to put up with harassing phone calls from people with connections. Even someone like Gin gets reported on by people with connections, which makes the story feel much more down-to-earth.
Moreover, this description reminded him of someone that Ai Haibara had once mentioned.
It's said that Gin shuts up and smokes whenever that person is mentioned, which seems to be similar to Shuichi Akai's current mental state.
Conan Edogawa asked, "Is the person you're talking about codenamed Potts?"
Shuichi Akai: "...Yes. That little girl named Haibara told you that?"
When Vermouth set her sights on Ai Haibara and tried to kidnap her, Shuichi Akai saw Ai Haibara.
After learning that he and the Miyano sisters were cousins, he began to gather information.
Although Shiho Miyano was difficult to contact under the organization's protection, she had studied in the United States, which made it easier for the FBI to investigate her, so he had seen photos of Shiho Miyano as a child.
Upon seeing Ai Haibara, he realized that the child looked exactly like Shiho Miyano when she was a child. Considering that Shiho Miyano had supposedly disappeared from the organization's research institute, and that the organization was now targeting Ai Haibara, and then calculating the timeline between Shiho Miyano's disappearance and Ai Haibara's reappearance...
As a result, when he asked Usaku Saiki about it, Usaku Saiki said something like Gin had recently let Sherry go, which made him doubt his own judgment and unsure whether Miyano Shiho had actually shrunk.
If Conan Edogawa now says that the information about Potts was indeed given by Ai Haibara, then he can be certain that Ai Haibara is most likely Shiho Miyano.
It's normal to look alike, but it's different when you're being watched by the organization, have to act like an adult and calmly face the organization, and happen to appear right after Shiho Miyano's disappearance.
Conan Edogawa hesitated for a moment.
He remembered what Jodie-sensei had said when she last followed Rena Mizunashi—that Mr. Akai's cousin was involved in an organization…
In other words, Mr. Akai is related to Haibara, right?
Since they're relatives... if the other party has guessed something, they probably won't do anything to harm Haibara...
So Conan Edogawa admitted, "Yes. She said... her sister's assessment of Potts was that he had a bit of a wicked sense of humor, but was a kind and considerate person. Rumors within the organization mostly say that Potts is a terrifying guy..."
Nobody said he was mentally ill!!!
Shuichi Akai lowered his eyes: "He's always been very nice to women, so it's normal for Akemi to say that."
Even so, Usaku Saiki did not offer any help to Miyano Akemi, with whom he had been together for six or seven years.
Therefore, he felt that Bo Yezaki was cruel and acted entirely on his whims, making it impossible for him to conduct proper cooperation. He could only make phone calls from time to time to satisfy the other party's perverse tastes in exchange for some leniency.
There's no need to break ties. The more people they have in the organization, the better. One Kir isn't enough, and Usakata Saiki could barely be considered half a member.
Even if it's only half, as long as Bo Yezaki is a little more lenient, it will be enough for them to benefit a lot.
It's best not to break this balance. It's one thing for Conan Edogawa to figure it out himself, but the others...
“I know you probably have other companions, but I suggest you don’t tell anyone about Potts,” Shuichi Akai said. “That guy… is really dangerous. I’ll take care of him.”
After all, he was the only one who could contact Usaku Saiki!
After all these years of trouble, Bo Yezaki has finally started to remove him from the blacklist from time to time!
Shuichi Akai felt he might have been manipulated, and he was actually somewhat relieved when he thought about the little progress this small school had made.
This is irrational; he needs to calm down.
First, let's figure out how to make the plan go smoothly so that the organization can take away Mizunashi Rena with as much difficulty as possible, and then we'll talk about the next step.
In short, thanks to the combined efforts of the powerful figures on the Red Team, Gin managed to outwit and outmaneuver the FBI, and finally managed to snatch Rena Mizunashi back from their clutches.
Rena Mizunashi naturally followed the agreed-upon explanation, stating that she had only recently woken up and had not revealed a single piece of information about the organization, demonstrating her continued loyalty to it.
Since the reason Rena Mizunashi was given a codename was because she remained silent during her interrogation for several hours and even killed the traitor, Gin actually trusted her quite a bit.
but……
“Potnis said he warned you that you were being monitored by the FBI,” Gin said, narrowing his eyes. “Why didn’t you report it?”
Rena Mizunashi: "...???"
—Wasn't it Potts who suggested she come back? Why did they set a trap for her right from the start? Was she tricked?!
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Bonus chapter for landmine!
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Akai (relieved): He finally removed me from the blacklist! Big progress!
Akai (in deep thought): I've been manipulated.
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