[I’m going to…]
[My whole family is shocked! Song Jiangjiang, why is it you again? How did something happen to you again? I can’t bear it anymore!]
[Help...During the time from A to Xunye, did Songjiang run away with the FBI and then be handed over to the police?]
[Help, I suddenly remembered the sharp blade that has been passed on many times (cough). From the police academy to the explosives unit, and then to the organization, and then to the FBI, and finally back to the police, rotating through many former masters, and finally the former masters gathered together to ask you who to choose (unconscious)]
[Fuck! ! The upstairs knife messed up the scene! But it smells a bit (spitting)]
[I suddenly realized that Songjiang can be regarded as a socialite in Detective Conan, right? She knows all the red and black parties, and every time she meets someone, they are all familiar faces. No wonder the old thief did not play guessing game, which is unusual. If you try to guess such a complicated network of relationships, you may not be able to figure it out even after thousands of episodes.]
[So now the only one who is really gone is Akabane Subaru? (chokes up)]
[I'm stunned. Xun Ye is now the police? But the problem is that Ling Ling doesn't know... If they are different departments, then it's too absurd for this department to let him work when he has a high fever? ? ]
[Matsue's physical condition is really worrying... Especially considering his previous experience, I'm afraid he will die one day, and then the red and black war will start.]
[Don't say it, this possibility is not small. Now I have been laying the groundwork for revenge and physical weakness. There is an 80% chance that I will have a big knife later.]
[Oh my god! Why are my memories filled with razor blades! They are all razor blades (with a fierce look on his face) Has nothing good ever happened to Matsue Shigure in the past?!]
[I was watching two cooking black holes colliding with sandwiches and goulash and it was hilarious, but when I turned around, I was overwhelmed by memories, sob sob]
[Is this the truth behind A's death? He was shot in the chest and thrown into the sea. If Akai had been a little slower, he would have really died - although he would have been worse off alive (soybean smile)]
[Organization, you are not human! (Screaming) At that time, I was thinking, what kind of persecution must the instructor have suffered to become a gloomy and neurotic A. As a result, this is probably almost like directly breaking his personality and reshaping it? ? ? Wait, it seems that not only the personality, but also the body is almost destroyed! ! ! ]
[Destruction failed, because the will to survive was still there, and Akabane's revenge had not yet been avenged; restart was incapable, because the organization's experience was too despairing, and even the memory could not be preserved under extreme pain...]
[It's terrible, but the damaged Songjiang is really hso, like a robot doll that can only be manipulated by others (nonsense)]
[I am crying my ass off. What is Matsue mumbling at the beginning? It is Akai Shuichi, not Akabane Subaru. It is Okiya Subaru, not Akabane Subaru. Even in this state, he still remembers his partner. The widow of the senior group is pouring blood sugar into my mouth! !]
[Matsue was taken care of by Akai for several months while in an unconscious state. Even though she didn't remember him, she would subconsciously go to him when she had a high fever. She even felt relieved only after seeing his real face... OMG, I was twisted into a maggot on the bed]
[srds Akamatsu smells really good... tears of heartache flowed from the corners of my mouth]
[Who is the red (dog head) upstairs?]
[So A's leg injury is mostly psychological? What did the organization do to him? ? ]
[Come to think of it, the Red Team still hasn’t figured out Xunye’s full identity, and he himself doesn’t seem to have figured it out either. How are they going to fight the organization? Hurry up and sit down and have a meeting!! (Yao Yan) (Shaking)]
******
In the end, Shuichi Akai did not keep Matsue Xun.
The trip back to the United States was imminent, and bringing back a suspected public security officer would be tantamount to provoking diplomatic relations between the two sides.
What's more...the cost he invested in Songjiang Xunye was already far higher than the value he wanted to get.
This was not something he would do, as he always acted based on interests and goals - even though he did it, Akai Shuichi had no regrets.
Facing Judy Stelline's urging, Shuichi Akai just murmured: "Go to the public security department and see how much valuable information they are willing to exchange for him."
On the one hand, he had to explain to the FBI, and on the other hand... he hoped that Song Jiangxun could get a little more attention.
The conditions offered by the public security department were more generous than what Shuichi Akai had expected, and they agreed to hand over the goods at a secluded location.
That day, Shuichi Akai arrived at the agreed location alone, pushing Matsue Xun.
Winter is almost here and the weather is a little chilly. The withered yellow leaves swirl to the ground, making crisp rustling sounds when they are run over by the wheelchair.
Songjiang Xunye, who was fastened to the wheelchair with restraints, changed into thick winter clothes. The light gray down jacket wrapped him in it not only did not make him look bulky, but also made him look even thinner.
This outfit was bought by a female agent, and it also came with a fluffy hat. Akai Shuichi thought for a moment and put the hat with cat ears on him as well.
The blond young man was still in a state of half-asleep and half-awake, his eyes like misty blue glass beads inlaid on his face.
After he put on this somewhat childish hat, he looked a little more lively, but he looked more like a life-size doll placed in a window for people to admire.
It seemed that because the hat pressed down on his slightly longer hair, Song Jiangxun blinked, but his eyelashes did not push the pressed hair down.
Seeing him like this, Akai Shuichi was speechless and didn't know what to say. In the end, he just pushed his hair aside and sighed, "You have to be good in the future."
"Let me introduce myself again. I'm Akai Shuichi. If you still remember me, you can come find me later."
Song Jiangxun just looked at him quietly, his eyes passing over his side and vaguely falling into the air, as if he was watching a free bird flying across the sky.
The police officer who came to take over brought the documents and held the handle of the wheelchair when handing them to him. He said "thank you" in a distant tone and left with his people in a quick and decisive manner.
Akai Shuichi grasped the USB drive containing the data subconsciously, and unexpectedly felt a little annoyed.
If we only measure value, the FBI that obtained the data made a profit.
But from another perspective, it seemed like he had used a piece of information to personally exchange for a piece of...his responsibility.
They are not family after all.
***
No matter what happened before, Shuichi Akai felt relieved when he saw the lively and eloquent Matsue Shunya.
The young man obviously didn't remember their meeting two years ago. He looked strange and reserved, and his initial appearance almost scared Shuichi Akai.
However, there is no way that Song Jiangxun could be A. After all, the latter's disability was caused by the organization, and the organization has always been recognized as the best in terms of destruction.
*******
“Work…!”
"Don't rush. There's no rush for work."
There was a sound of water splashing in the bathroom. Akai Shuichi first dialed an emergency number, then bandaged his face and filled a basin with cold water. He then awkwardly went around Matsue Xun and took out a new towel.
Finally, he carried the basin in one hand and dragged a large koala back to the living room with difficulty.
Fortunately, he never neglected to exercise, and the muscles in his arms were tight and still reliable.
But just because he is reliable doesn't mean that someone else is reliable.
I don’t know how urgent the police are pushing for. Even though he had a fever and was unconscious, Song Jiangxun was still mumbling about work matters.
Akai Shuichi frowned, and his impression of the Security Bureau dropped a few degrees.
——It should be said that when he thought of the stern-looking Toru Amuro, Shuichi Akai didn't have a good impression of the entire public security department.
"But... they actually sent you?"
Akai Shuichi was a little bit unbelievable.
Today, the FBI and the Japanese Public Security Bureau have a non-interfering relationship. They occasionally test each other, but as they share the same enemy, their actions are limited to not touching on fundamental issues.
A few years ago, because of a USB flash drive, the organization's undercover agents in various departments in Japan were exposed, triggering a comprehensive purge.
No one is sure whether there are deeper-level traitors. In order to better preserve the overall situation, the Japanese Public Security Bureau is divided into several factions. They have no communication and do things based on their own abilities.
Akai Shuichi agreed to cooperate with the Security Bureau. The purpose of both parties was naturally not to obtain the whereabouts list of foreign forces, but to catch the active mole in the political circle from the list.
The FBI provides the list of names for undercover investigations, and the NSA provides the technology.
Back to the point, Akai Shuichi didn't know what methods the public security department used to make Matsue Xunya recover, but he directly switched to become a technical member who took on the main responsibility...
Is this genius?
Thinking of Matsue Shunya's previous name, Akai Shuichi was not surprised at all.
He came to his senses and finally began to tear off the plaster on his body with an expressionless face.
…
Matsue Shigure only felt a cold and ruthless hand trying to pull him away from the warm place, while the system in his ear was still muttering something.
It's nothing more than letting him hold on and not die. If he succeeds in the end, he will win!
He couldn't help but complain loudly: "I don't want to be so embarrassed as to burn myself to death with a fever!"
It was said to be loud, but in fact it was just hoarse and unclear words sandwiched between a series of coughs and gasps, but one could vaguely hear the strong desire to survive.
Akai Shuichi was suddenly startled: "..."
He silently let go of the hand that was grabbing Songjiang Xunye's collar, feeling a little guilty.
"You won't die."
Shuichi Akai sighed, threw the wet towel back into the basin, then looked around, picked up the dried bed sheet, and tore it into strips with his bare hands.
The efficiency of Japanese ambulances is just so-so. Before the ambulance arrives, he still has to help with physical cooling.
But looking at the look of Matsue Xunya jumping up and down, Akai Shuichi knew that being gentle alone would not solve any problem.
He narrowed his eyes and sneered.
Then, ten seconds later, a heavily tied blond young man appeared on the sofa.
Song Jiangxun's hands were also tied behind his back, and his legs were wrapped around twice and tied tightly along the armrest of the sofa.
At this point, no matter how hard he struggled, he could only roll left and right on the not-so-wide sofa, bumping into Akai Shuichi's thigh from time to time, making himself dizzy.
Akai Shuichi repeatedly drained the towel until it was half dry and applied it to his forehead and neck.
The young man's pale skin was still glowing pink, and when covered with a towel, it inexplicably looked like a pastry just out of the oven.
As if sensing the coolness, the rookie who had been trying to make a noise just now suddenly became quiet. His somewhat misty and watery eyes were half-closed, and it was unclear where he was looking. However, compared to what he had seen two years ago, there was definitely more light in his eyes.
It's like a colorless white paper that is finally dyed with the bright colors of the sky.
Akai Shuichi's eyes flickered as he looked at the young man who was muttering nonsense.
He still wants to confirm some things...
********
"Edogawa Conan! Can you move faster!"
Haibara Ai paced back and forth at the door of Dr. Agasa's apartment, her hands so strong that she almost crushed the phone.
Conan Edogawa's voice on the phone was a little wolfish: "It's almost there! Wait a little longer, Mr. Akai will definitely not do anything to Brother Matsue!"
"But Haibara, why do you care so much about Brother Matsue? And why did Mr. Akai come to him?"
Huiyuan Ai was silent for a moment, then became angry and said, "How should I know? Hurry up!"
She hung up the phone and looked at the closed door next door with even more anxiety.
Haibara Ai's first reaction when she saw that scene was to call the police.
But no matter whether it is Shuichi Akai's FBI identity or Shun'e Matsue's current identity, it is not suitable for them to contact ordinary police officers under the premise of unclear circumstances.
And if Haibara Ai was allowed to go in alone, she had no doubt that if anything really happened, Akai Shuichi would decisively knock her out.
Instead of taking the risk of being knocked unconscious, it would be better to call Conan Edogawa over. As long as Haibara Ai is still awake, she can always cover up for Matsue Shunya.
After waiting for another five minutes, Haibara Ai saw the little detective appearing at the corner, and her eyes suddenly lit up. But before she could show her surprise, she saw a blond-haired, dark-skinned public security officer following behind Conan Edogawa.
Huiyuan Ai: “???”
Where's her gun?!
********
While Beika Town was in chaos, Gin was standing in the room contacting the organization's boss.
"GIN, what do you need to contact me about?" The boss's voice was low. "If it's about A, I've already said that Yul will be in charge."
Gin's face looked a little ugly: "Yor just came back from Northern Europe and doesn't know much about the things in Tokyo. He rashly came into contact with the cunning A..."
The silver-haired killer did not want to admit his failure, nor did he want to hand Matsue Shigure over to others.
He should have been killed.
"GIN, do you think the people standing behind A now are the police?"
The boss avoided the question and turned to another one.
Gin frowned: "It's possible, but if it's the public security, they don't have to expose A directly under our noses."
Gin knew very well about Matsue Shigure's situation.
Given Songjiang Shigure's current physical condition, it is impossible for him to avoid the organization's deliberate targeting, and by using technical talents as bait, the police will not be so wasteful.
As for Matsue Shigure's initiative to request it? Gin didn't think it would be of any benefit to him.
"Could it be the FBI?" The silver-haired killer guessed, his murderous aura becoming increasingly cold, "Akai Shuichi and his gang?"
This possibility is no less than that of the Public Security Bureau. After all, the most direct reason for A's exposure was to help Shuichi Akai escape from the organization's pursuit - in a situation where only he could do it.
Without Gin's knowledge, A has already subtly built his own network of relationships in the organization.
The sherry and rye whiskey related to him have all defected, and the remaining bourbon and yule...
Gin frowned, thinking that A was not strong enough to turn everyone against him.
——But he must know more undercover information.
Gin thought regretfully that unless the experiment was restarted, Matsue Shigure would never reveal any information even if he was captured.
"That's why I asked you to hand over the public investigation to Yule. The power behind A is still unknown."
The boss was more patient with this normally capable second-in-command.
He said: "Yor's ability to gather intelligence and deceive people has been proven in Northern Europe. Neither the FBI nor the police are familiar with him. It is the best choice for him to approach A openly."
"And you - GIN, you also have a mission."
The boss said slowly, "In two weeks, the Suzuki Group will hold a press conference on the Victory Goddess and will invite the recently popular councillor [Zhong Yonghe] to speak."
Gin frowned: "We are going to assassinate him?"
"No."
The boss waved his hand, and a projection screen slowly descended in front of Gin. The photo on it made his pupils shrink.
"This!"
"Zhong Yonghe has been bribed by us. He will go with his bodyguards and assistants."
The boss's voice was slow and steady, yet it was as sinister as a venomous snake: "GIN, do you think A and the forces behind him will remain indifferent after seeing this man?"
Behind the councillor with the "Zhong Yonghe" nameplate, a man with black hair and purple eyes stood expressionlessly.
If Chisawa Hagiwara stood here, she would immediately realize that compared to Kenji Hagiwara who deliberately changed his hairstyle and attitude, the man in the photo was almost exactly the same as Subaru Akabane.
But even though he looks almost identical, it is just Vermouth in disguise and he can never be the same person from the past.
The organization does not need to find someone exactly the same. All they have to do is lure the snake out of its hole.
Naked conspiracy.
The silver-haired killer didn't even need to think. He said firmly, "He won't. He won't turn a blind eye."
Even though I knew it was a trap.
Why did Matsue Shigure change so much? Wasn’t it because of the dead traitor in the photo?
Gin found the relationship between these people ridiculous, especially since they had only been together for a little over a year.
"Bermode will work with you on this mission, GIN. I hope you can kill him yourself this time."
Gin looked at the photo and narrowed his eyes slowly.
Once again on the ferry, even in front of 'Akabane Subaru'...kill A?
The silver-haired killer almost couldn't control his body trembling with excitement. He bowed slightly to the boss and said in a cold voice: "Yes!"
******
"Matsue-kun, I have something to ask you."
Akai Shuichi turned the towel over and asked softly, "Are you still participating in the organization's investigation?"
Matsue Shigure jumped up when he heard the keyword.
The system's heart fluctuated with his movements, and it kept reminding him in its consciousness: "Calm down and don't talk nonsense! Our vest is still very secure, as long as you don't say anything, no one will know!"
Although Akai Shuichi is an ally, if Matsue Shigure finds out after he wakes up that he has revealed all his pseudonyms, he will probably get angry and start to slack off, right?
Songjiang Shigure said to the system with a headache: "You are so noisy, I won't say anything nonsense, okay? I am only telling the truth."
System: "That's not what I meant. I meant——"
Songjiang Shigure: "Don't be so nosy, I'm your host and I never fail!"
System: "..." It's scary if you tell the truth! !
It can generate a fever as if someone has drunk fake liquor, so its host is really amazing.
*****
Akai Shuichi waited for two seconds, but Matsue Xun didn't speak. The blond young man frowned and looked like he refused to answer.
There was a look of vigilance in his eyes.
Very good, Akai Shuichi thought calmly, it seems that Matsue Xun also knows the true meaning of the mission.
——He might have applied for this mission himself.
Thinking back to two years ago, when Matsue Shunya tried his best to survive, Akai Shuichi didn't feel that it was very surprising.
What he was worried about was Songjiang Xunye's current physical condition.
There was no news for two consecutive years, and he only appeared recently. This proves that it has not been long since Songjiang Xun recovered from that almost corporeal state.
With just a brief contact, Shuichi Akai could feel how poor Matsue Shunya's physical condition was.
Even with this high fever, he managed to come out to complete the mission. What about before that?
I'm afraid you don't care about your own body and are busy running around for the investigation organization?
This has exceeded the limits of what is generally considered "justice".
Akai Shuichi couldn't help but whispered to him: "Why? What result do you want to get?"
Completely eliminate the organization?
Akai Shuichi thought that this question would not be answered either, but he saw that Matsue Shun also opened his eyes completely.
He turned his head slowly, and even though his eyes were distracted, he tried to look him in the eye, and then said seriously: "I want everything to end, and then go back!"
"I must go back..."
Akai Shuichi frowned and picked up the towel that was tilted to one side: "Where are we going back to?"
"A place where none of you can go."
Songjiang Xunye's tone was very calm, as if he was stating a fact that had already been established.
Akai Shuichi paused as he was changing the towel, and his fingertips touched the other person's hot forehead.
I'm afraid you're still talking nonsense.
He said calmly: "In fact, there is no such place, and you have never been alone."
"It's different..." As if the heat was rising again, the cobalt blue eyes slowly closed again, Song Jiangxun also chuckled, very firmly, "Only I will leave."
Akai Shuichi: "Do you really have to leave?"
"I definitely have to." Song Jiangxun also murmured, coughing from time to time, but his tone was particularly persistent, "I can't wait!"
[Can't wait... to leave this world? ]
Shuichi Akai successfully extracted the most crucial content from his slightly confusing words.
He was speechless for a moment.
Shuichi Akai had seen Matsue Shunya trying his best to survive; he had also seen him lose consciousness and on the verge of death; now he was also facing his enthusiastic and cheerful appearance.
He thought he was recovering well.
But judging from the psychological state, it seemed that this family member whom he had not seen for a long time was like a person hanging on a cliff by a very thin spider thread, and there was a risk of falling off at any time.
This state is different from the state of near numbness and loss of self two years ago, but it is undoubtedly more dangerous than that time.
Before the organization was destroyed, Song Jiangxun did have a strong desire to survive, but he definitely didn't take good care of himself, and afterwards...
The FBI agent, who had already taken off his disguise, couldn't help but frown.
Shuichi Akai did not find out what the connection was between Matsue Shigure and the organization. He did not know the reason that was enough to make the other party burn himself to death and fight for revenge at all costs.
However, this did not prevent him from making some guesses, such as the name that Song Jiang Xun kept muttering while he was unconscious.
"Can you change your decision?" He leaned close to Matsue Shunya's ear and asked in his usual Subaru Okiya version - the softest tone, "If that Akabane-kun hears..."
As if it was just a coincidence, Song Jiangxun also turned his head and his forehead rested on his chin, with a scorching hot temperature.
The young man looked extremely aggrieved, and even gasped with a sound that was almost like sobbing.
He didn't seem to hear what Akai Shuichi said at all, and just complained in a low voice: "But why hasn't it ended yet..."
******
This level of high fever could not be solved by simply applying a compress to the forehead. Shuichi Akai made two phone calls within three minutes to inquire about the hospital's progress and finally went to get medical alcohol.
He had undressed most of Matsue Shunya's clothes and was applying alcohol to him with a cotton ball when he saw the door being opened with a "pop" and a clear, highly recognizable sound of Edogawa Conan was heard.
"Okiya-nii! You——"
The young detective ran and talked, but he was only halfway through his sentence when he was like a chicken being held by the neck, unable to utter the rest of the words for a long time.
Edogawa Conan: "!!!"
The little detective's eyes widened to an unprecedented level of roundness.
On the sofa in his living room, there was a blond young man tied up with sheets. His collar was half open, revealing his scarred skin underneath, and he looked obviously unconscious.
Akai Shuichi, who had already taken off his gentle disguise, now had a cold and ruthless face as he squatted next to Matsue Shunye with his hand on his neck.
Conan Edogawa first thought: Is this really a kidnapping? Wait, kidnapping doesn't seem to be like this...
The second reaction followed closely - it's over!
"ah!!!"
Sure enough, a scream louder than his was heard nearby.
Haibara Ai's voice sounds so broken no matter how you listen to it.
"FBI!" another gnashing voice rang out.
A black shadow swept in like a powerful whirlwind and rushed towards Akai Shuichi with a "swish".