Chapter 474
The organization's boss didn't think too much about Potts's relapse of his old ailment, only lamenting that Potts wasn't included in this operation, and that Potts was indeed holding a grudge.
It seems that Potts held a grudge against Rum but didn't take it out on him; what a good boy.
The organization's boss patiently asked, "Why do you say that?"
Usakabe Saiki said, "I heard Vodka tell me who the officers he had killed were. One of them had been to Japan before and I had met him. Vodka said the other person was from MI6—but I'm sure he wasn't an undercover agent."
The organization's boss immediately focused his attention.
Although Potts has always been eccentric and constantly reports others as undercover agents, this was the first time he had called him so firmly to emphasize who wasn't an undercover agent!
The very first time since the beginning of time!
Even if it turns out that Potts was just having another fit of madness, the Boss has no choice but to take it seriously now—especially since if Potts is right, then the problem is much bigger.
The organization's boss then asked, "What evidence do you have?"
Usoya Saiki: "Intuition".
Organization Boss: "…………"
Oh, it's the same old taste; a headache he hadn't had in a long time started to attack him.
But... how should I put it, Potts's eye for people is indeed quite mysterious...
"But I think this is something worth investigating. Why did it escalate so quickly to the point of silencing them? Was it Rum who urged them to do it?"
People in high positions generally have a mindset of "I'm definitely not wrong; if I do, it must be someone else's fault." So when Bo Yezai said that, the organization's boss immediately remembered—
Indeed, because of the great gains, Rum was very excited and vigorously promoted the follow-up of the operation he had led... He just felt there was no need to dampen Rum's enthusiasm, so he went along with Rum's lead.
If there's a real problem, then it's definitely Rum's fault.
Once you start considering who is more at fault, your thinking has already been led astray by Usaku Saiki.
As if he could read the thoughts of the organization's boss from his silence, Bo Ye Saiki continued, "Of course, I don't mean to interfere in the organization's affairs... it's just my personal suggestion... I don't know exactly how many people are on the list, but I suggest leaving two alive for investigation."
The organization's boss fell into deep thought.
There weren't many people on the list. According to Rum, many of the familiar faces in the database that Curaçao saw had actually been exposed and silenced before. Curaçao was discovered too early, and after excluding the dead, only about twenty people were recorded. Given the efficiency of the action team, they had probably been almost all killed by now. If they were to stop them now, there would probably only be three or four people left.
Capturing them alive is a bit troublesome, but since it's a rare suggestion from Potts, it's worth a try.
The organization's boss didn't blindly trust Potts's judgment of people; he simply made a rational investment—responding to Potts with his support, hoping it would improve Potts's attitude in the future.
It would be even better if Potts was willing to work. Potts's episodes mainly revolved around paranoia, such as accusing someone of being an undercover agent. He was capable, and it was normal for him to work without involving an undercover agent. With him in charge of the overall situation and Potts in charge of execution, he would have an extra trustworthy right-hand man. This would also give a good jolt to those cadres in the organization who relied on their seniority to act arrogantly.
Guided by this line of thinking, the organization's boss agreed to Usui Saiki's suggestion over the phone: "Very good suggestion, I'll have Gin stop right away... But since it's your suggestion, shouldn't you also participate in the review process?"
The implication is that if you increase someone else's workload, shouldn't you also go to work to show your appreciation?
After thinking for a moment, Bo Yezaki replied, "Okay, but I don't want to go abroad. I can participate in the meeting via video."
The boss had no objections.
After hanging up the phone with Usui Saiki, the organization's Boss contacted Gin and asked him to leave a few people alive for interrogation.
Gin: "...?"
It was so sudden, but since the Boss wouldn't give an explanation, Gin had no choice but to follow orders.
Gin did a count and found that there were still four people left. Luckily, he hadn't killed them all, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to report back.
He then changed the task force's objective to capture the four men alive.
Just like the people they had previously targeted to silence, these people were clearly unaware of the danger and were easily captured.
"Huh?! I'm an undercover agent?! Are you kidding me?!" one of the captured men roared. "I've been doing perfectly well in the organization! I've completed all my missions perfectly! Gin, count the number of missions you've failed recently, and you'd be more believable as an undercover agent, wouldn't you?!"
The other man, writhing his bound body, cursed, "Damn Gin! Last time we were on an operation together, you almost killed me while I was covering our retreat! I knew you wanted to kill me! You're taking revenge on me like this, aren't you afraid someone else will do the same to you?!"
Another person, with a very grim expression, said: "Gin, your habit of eliminating dissidents is highly undesirable. If I were in your position, I would definitely do a better job..."
The last person even shouted, "Boss! Open your eyes! Gin doesn't deserve your trust!"
The group of people all saw that there was a computer on the table, and it was in a video connection state.
Although it was only a one-way video call and they couldn't see who was on the other end, that didn't stop them from taking the opportunity to plead their case. It would be even better if the boss could hear them.
Gin only found out about Potts' interference when he was preparing for the meeting, so he looked very upset: "...Shut up."
Vodka wiped away his cold sweat: "Everyone, calm down. If you have anything to say, wait for the other person to come online..."
"Another person?" someone immediately asked. "Who?"
Because they didn't know that the Boss had already connected, they were expecting a definitive answer that "the other person is the Boss."
After all, many people have the expectation that "the higher-ups are very wise, and it's all the fault of the people below," hoping that the boss can act as a just and upright official to uphold justice for them.
Vodka hesitated for a moment, then answered, "Potnis."
Everyone: "…………"
One person asked in despair, "So Potness reported us this time?! We don't even know Potness!"
Vodka quickly explained, "No, he thinks some of you are innocent, so he suspects the others are innocent too, and he wants to see what happens to you..."
Some people were overjoyed: "This is great news! I've heard that Potts is particularly good at judging people! If it's Potts, he can definitely clear my name!"
These words seemed to break something, and the other people who had been captured also agreed—they had no choice but to agree!
Even if they had heard that Potts had identified undercover agents everywhere, and that he had only been accurate a few times, if they were to say "I don't trust Potts" at this moment, it would be as if they were openly admitting that they were undercover agents themselves. Otherwise, what would they be afraid of?
Rum quickly sent the information he had gathered about these individuals to the organization's boss and Gin.
He had already seen it when he took over the case and had a bad feeling. He applied to attend the meeting, but the boss refused and told him to continue his investigation.
Rum wanted to say that a thorough investigation would be useless; which of Scotland and Rye had any loopholes in their records back then?
But for him, as the second-in-command, to say such a thing would be tantamount to resigning... If you can't do anything, what use are you? Therefore, he could only swallow his bitterness, anxiously investigate, and send people to find Curaçao's whereabouts, hoping to bring Curaçao back as soon as possible to find out some details.
Gin looked through the files and investigation reports of these people on his phone, and then fell silent.
Hmm... I can't see any problems in the report.
"So, why would anyone suspect me of being an undercover agent?" one of them asked, puzzled. "I'm absolutely certain I've never betrayed the organization, not even in the slightest thought. Who's saying I'm an undercover agent? Gin? And what's the reason?"
Vodka, providing the commentary: "We've obtained a list of undercover agents..."
Who provided it?
"...Curaçao stole it from the database of the Japanese Public Security Bureau."
At that moment, a clear, melodious voice, mixed with subtle electronic sounds, suddenly rang out.
"That's why I think there's something wrong with your operation this time—why would you believe that the Japanese Public Security Bureau would have such a large list of spies from other countries? They're just Japanese Public Security officers!"
Everyone immediately realized that Potts had come online!
No one spoke, but most people thought Potts was right.
However, Vodka still offered an explanation for Rum: "According to the intelligence Rum obtained, it seems to be some kind of exchange of resources and benefits..."
"Use your brain. Are you willing to exchange the list of people your organization has bribed in political circles as a resource?"
Vodka shut up.
Bo Yezaki continued, "Now that I've seen these people, I believe there are no spies among them; they are all loyal to the organization."
Upon hearing this, some of the four people who were tied up even had tears in their eyes.
Finally, finally someone spoke up for justice!
The rumors circulating within the organization about Potness's inhuman behavior now seemed like a deliberate smear campaign—was it Gin? It was definitely Gin!
Everyone's heard that Gin likes to make things difficult for people he doesn't like!
Even Potts was almost blown up by Gin. Anyone with a brain can see who is more likely to be the ruthless and skillful one who frames others!
What? You're saying that besides the rumors of Botness's madness, he also likes to accuse others of being undercover agents and is framing people?
He's already mentally ill, so let's just let him be.
Moreover, unintentional accusations are nothing compared to Gin's deliberate murder; at least no innocent member of the organization died because of Potness's report.
And now, Pottnis has even saved them!
This group of people actually have a strong mental fortitude, but they couldn't withstand the fact that Gin and his group had already wiped out a wave of enemies before they arrived, leaving a trail of casualties. After hearing that the four of them were the only survivors on the list, they became extremely frightened and were even more grateful to Potts, who was currently the only one speaking up for them.
Gin, who usually falls silent around Potts, suddenly spoke up: "You think they're all innocent? Just based on your intuition?"
"Yes, just based on intuition, and their files and investigation reports are indeed flawless, aren't they?"
Gin suddenly sneered: "Back then, Shuichi Akai couldn't find anything either, but it turned out that Shuichi Akai was an undercover agent. You're trying to use this to clear their names, but I'm afraid it's not very convincing."
Potts' voice sounded like he was laughing.
"Oh? You mean you insist they're undercover agents and you want to kill them?"
The four men looked at Gin with murderous intent.
The organization is good, at least until today, it's been good for them, the only downside is Gin.
Starting today, they've decided to hate Gin even more than before!!!
"I think Gin is the mole!" someone finally couldn't hold back anymore. "He's so determined to kill us innocent people, what else could he be but a mole?!"
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