"The number you dialed is currently unavailable. Please call back later..."

Akai Shuichi had a cold face, quickly hung up the call, and dialed another number.

"Who?" A cold and childish female voice sounded from the other end.

"Haibara." Akai Shuichi didn't have any intention of greeting. He asked directly, "Do you know where Amuro Toru is?"

The girl, who was running to the deck, gasped: "What are you talking about?"

"Amuro Tooru!"

Huihara Ai paused and whispered, "He went to the Goddess. Songjiang—"

"Did you inform him?" Akai Shuichi's voice was exceptionally cold.

"Yes." Huiyuan Ai pursed her lips, with a nervous look in her eyes, "Did something happen?"

Haibara Ai naturally remembered Matsue Shigure's repeated requests to keep the secret, but the situation at the time was so critical that compared to surviving, everything else could be put aside!

But...if something unexpected happens...

The brown-haired girl's legs suddenly went weak, and even though Akai Shuichi hadn't said anything, she almost dropped her phone.

Akai Shuichi immediately understood why the call was not going through, and he changed the subject: "Check Songjiang's medicine now, how much is missing?"

"Medicine!"

Haibara Ai's face changed, she quickly clamped the phone between her ear and shoulder and took out the medicine box.

"At least five!" the girl's voice rose in shock over the phone.

Akai Hide's hand shook involuntarily. He took a deep breath and asked, "What will happen if I eat it all in one breath?"

Huiyuan Ai was extremely anxious: "To put it bluntly, that medicine is a neutralizer that controls the balance. If you take too much at once!"

She paused, her voice trembling a little: "Although it can stimulate the body's functions temporarily, but afterwards... it will backfire doubly."

What the organization left behind was poison. All Haibara Ai could do was to use the opposite ingredients to gradually weaken the drug's properties and maintain her body. But if a strong dose of the drug was taken -

"What do you mean by that? What's going on with Songjiang now?!"

Akai Shuichi didn't say anything for a while.

In the sniper's scope, a man in work clothes stood on the deck, intentionally or unintentionally blocking his view, completely hiding Matsue Shigure and others.

Matsue Shigure's breathing seemed to be coming from his ears, intermittent and almost indistinct.

Toru Amuro...that's Toru Amuro!

The blood seemed to rush to his brain in an instant, and even his temples swelled up. Akai Shuichi felt suffocated for a long time, but he didn't know how to vent.

A farce.

He was well aware of how poor the young man's physical condition was.

The initial fight with Marumori Kosuke was enough to consume most of Matsue Shigure's physical strength. Akai Shuichi wanted to attack, but was stopped by the opponent's secret signal.

The next step was to bring out Rum. Aka had even prepared his gun, but he still didn't get any signal from Matsue Shigure.

According to the agreement between the two, Matsue Shigure's glasses have the function of luminous. He throws the glasses when he attacks, which is equivalent to giving Akai Shuichi a focus to aim at.

As long as Rum is captured alive, the plan will be considered a success.

But the avenger, who had remembered everything, wanted to take action himself.

And at the moment when Rum was about to press the detonator, even though he knew that the bomb had been replaced by Amuro Toru, Akai Shuichi still acted faster than he thought and shot him in the head.

Accidents. This plan, which is already extremely risky, is full of accidents.

Shuichi Akai understood the other party's hatred, and after asking Haibara Ai, he also knew why Matsue Shigure was suddenly able to beat Rum.

But what worried him more than the side effects of the medicine was Songjiang Shigure's precarious mental state at the moment.

Like the last snowflake in an avalanche.

Regarding A's experience, he originally only had a rational judgment of "I have experienced it", but this time when he "remembered" it, it was mixed with a strong mixture of love and hate -

A violent reaction ensued.

It can be said that from the moment he remembered it, Matsue Shigure was on the brink of collapse, but the crisis on the field allowed him to barely maintain a normal appearance.

Shuichi Akai heard Matsue Shigure mumbling to his students with his own ears.

The phrase "They are my students" was not only trying to lure Rum to let his guard down, but was also giving him a psychological hint.

He struggled to suppress his emotions and dealt with Rum, protecting Edogawa Conan from the other party. After Rum fell into a coma, his tense spirit just relaxed a little.

Not only did Toru Amuro hear everything, he even asked it directly!

Shuichi Akai took a deep breath. He regretted not asking Toru Amuro indirectly about the conflict between him and A.

However, in this situation, he was able to block the sniper rifle. This guy is really good...

Akai Shuichi made a "tsk" sound.

"It's okay, I'll go find him, don't act rashly."

He stood up and just hung up the phone when he heard the almost incoherent voice of his subordinates on the other end of the line, which had been silent for a long time.

"Mr. Akai, all the information and personnel involved have been detained, but, but! The member of the organization responsible for support is not Gin! He is in disguise!"

***************

Goddess, the night wind is howling, but it is not cold at all at this moment.

Because someone blocked the wind.

Songjiang Shigure: "..."

System: “…”

Songjiang Shigure stared blankly at the gun that was shaking like a sieve: "Who is this?"

System: "According to the analysis of the audio track, I would say probably, maybe, possibly——"

Matsue Shigure followed with “Huh?”

The system responded crisply: "It's your student, Kono, the golden-haired, black-skinned little sweetheart!"

“…”

Songjiang Shiyu was silent for a moment, "What did you say? The wind is too strong and I can't hear you!"

The system screamed at a high pitch: "Ahhhhhhhh!"

Songjiang Shigure was scared to death: "Ahhh! What are you screaming for!"

System: "I'll call for you first!"

Matsue Shigure screamed like a chicken in his heart, but on the surface he raised his head slowly, frame by frame, and met those eyes that were surging with emotions, as if they would burn through him in the next moment.

“……”Good, he recognized it too.

"So why is he here!" The player realized belatedly and collapsed, "Where is Akai Shuichi doing?!"

System: "I think we should focus on the present. For example, you have been exposed. For example, Amuro Toru is probably feeling extremely ashamed, incredulous, and wants to kill his relatives for the sake of justice?"

Matsue Shigure: "Shut up!"

He thought about his communication mode in the organization last week, which was like that of a Bourbon elementary school student, and the countless times his car had flipped over. At this moment, he really wanted to dig through the Goddess with his toes.

Akai Shuichi, you're finished, you're really finished!

The exchange of consciousness is extremely fast. After a brief moment of disbelief, the player quickly came to his senses and began to frantically think of reasons to make up for his social death.

But thinking about the serial lies he had made up before and how they had finally trapped him, Songjiang Shigure thought - why not just lie down first?

But speaking of it, there's no need for Toru Amuro to act angrier than him, right? He was the one who got tricked more at that time!

Matsue Shigure thought guiltily, but if even his lies to Conan were heard, Amuro Toru probably thought he was lying, and that was a big problem...

************

In a brief silence.

The gun that had been shaking for a long time was put down first.

Songjiang Shiyu tilted his head slightly, his eyes empty, like a precision instrument that had been programmed in advance and would not change due to any unexpected events.

Facing those clear eyes, Amuro Toru felt his breathing stagnate, and chaotic thoughts collided in his head, tearing at his soul.

He wanted to rush over and hug him tightly, saying "It's okay now"; he also wanted to grab his collar and ask at the top of his voice "Why is it you!"

A voice in his mind told him that it was very dangerous here, and he didn't know if the sniper hiding in the dark was Akai Shuichi. He'd better take his instructor and leave immediately.

There was another voice screaming. This was ridiculous. Was he dreaming? What did Rum say just now? What did Matsue Shigure say?

——You will never leave the organization, A!

—Help me hide this from Toru Amuro.

Why did you keep this secret from me? Is there something else going on?

Amuro Toru stared at Matsue Shigure. As long as those pale lips uttered the word "no", he would believe it regardless of everything.

Edogawa Conan reacted.

The boy who had just been frightened and broke into a cold sweat was now weak in the knees. He stood in front of Songjiang Shigure without hesitation and asked in a hoarse voice: "Who are you?!"

This childish voice seemed to have turned on something.

Matsue Shigure lowered his head and burst into a violent coughing fit. He put his arm around Edogawa Conan's shoulder and took a long time to recover. He said, "Conan, it's okay."

"What I just said..."

Conan Edogawa turned around and looked at him subconsciously.

"It was a lie."

The boy's eyes suddenly widened!

The blond young man's tone was light and slow, but it barely sounded alive.

The process of self-isolation was forcibly interrupted, like pulling a snail out of its shell, and at least it restored vitality for a short time.

He put his arm around the young detective's shoulders and pinched his cheek with his cold fingertips before looking at the silent "staff" in front of him.

"I used to be A." Songjiang Shiyu looked into his eyes calmly, "but I was not an undercover agent of the Public Security Bureau."

He was once A, a true member of the organization, with no mercy for the Red Team.

The gentle words disappeared in the wind as soon as they came out of his mouth, but they were like a bullet that instantly knocked Toru Amuro back half a step.

He felt that he was standing very stiffly, but he didn't realize how badly he was shaking in front of others. His limbs began to lose control and his fingers trembled. He wanted to raise the gun, but he was too weak to do so.

The appearance of the man in front of him had not changed at all. He had seen Songjiang Shiyu's frowning face, and he had also seen him being as fierce as a sword.

They made sandwiches together, and Matsue Shigure stuffed the dark food into his mouth countless times with a sense of righteousness, just to see his distorted face and the expression of praising the deliciousness.

He was punished to reflect on his mistakes countless times and tried to protest countless times, but he always failed because of the phrase "I just listen to the instructor."

In short, everything does not include any deeds related to the organization.

Not to mention - A!

Even though he was 99% certain, Toru Amuro still hoped that Matsue Shigure would tell him about the 1% possibility.

Instead of the current situation...

He stood in front of Matsue Shigure with a gun in his hand like a judge, while the latter looked as if he accepted it calmly.

"I'm A."

——He heard Songjiang Shigure repeat it in a low voice again.

The blond young man gave up all disguise and tore off his disguise himself.

Suddenly the final piece of the puzzle fell into place.

During the seven years that Matsue Shigure was missing, he was in the organization, right next to Bourbon!

And Akai Shuichi knew all of this, Haibara Ai knew all of this, and Rum also knew all of this. Everyone was hiding it from him!

Why——!!!

Toru Amuro's eyes were almost red with anger. He opened his mouth, but no sound came out. Only a few discordant sobs were suppressed and swallowed back into his stomach.

Why do you have to hide it from me!

He had investigated for so long and asked so many times. Even if Songjiang Shigure softened her heart and told him the truth once, even if there was any explanation, he would believe it!

No matter what it is, no matter what the reason, he will believe it...

But there is no if. If he hadn't happened to appear here, Matsue Shigure would still be making up his lies to Edogawa Conan and showing a satisfied smile while hiding his secrets!

Toru Amuro turned around suddenly, with a cold face, and fired three shots at the calm sea. The sound was drowned out by the fireworks that had already started to be set off on the opposite side, leaving no trace.

His fingers ran across the hot gun barrel, bringing an especially sharp burning pain, but Toru Amuro's entire attention was on the hem of his clothes.

A hand grasped him carefully.

With his head filled with anger at concealment and deception, Amuro Toru consciously controlled his body and took another step back. His hand dropped and hit the wooden board heavily.

Matsue Shigure, who was half-kneeling at first, sat down on the ground without knowing when.

He slowly withdrew his hand, with his other hand still supporting the ground. Looking at his appearance, Amuro Toru couldn't help but think of his adopted puppy Haro.

Edogawa Conan looked at the Victory without saying a word.

The extremely smart little detective may have discovered something, or he may just feel that this is a scene of "old grudges" and there is no room for him to interrupt.

There was the sound of propellers overhead, as if a helicopter was approaching, but the people who already knew that the police had mobilized for rescue did not pay any attention.

Toru Amuro watched as Matsue Shigure supported himself on the deck with his hands, as if pouring all his strength into his weak legs. He tried to stand up, but halfway through his standing his knees hit the ground with a dull sound.

There was no embarrassment on that expressionless face. Her eyelashes, which were blocked by the lenses, fluttered slowly, and she suddenly reached out and pinched her leg hard.

Amuro Toru wanted to jump into the sea to cool down his anger, but suddenly the tape got stuck. He then realized belatedly that A's most prominent feature was in the organization.

Why couldn't he stand up suddenly?

He's usually fine, right?

A confused consciousness can never keep up with the speed of action. Before Toru Amuro could react, he suddenly rushed over, leaned over and grabbed Matsue Shigure's arm.

"What are you doing......"

The extremely hoarse voice uttered, shocking everyone present into silence.

Songjiang Shiyu looked at him quietly and said, "Let's leave first."

"What happens next is up to you."

It seemed that until now, Matsue Shigure did not take his anger to heart.

It's impossible not to recognize who he is.

Amuro Toru felt that his soul and body were indeed torn in half.

He had carefully observed the ship when he came aboard and knew there were basically no other people hiding there. The danger had disappeared after he fired the gun.

Rum is already dead; the gun had been aimed at him for so long but hadn't shot through the back of his head, which at least showed that he didn't intend to kill them; it didn't matter whether Edogawa Conan knew about this or not -

He should grab Matsue Shigure's collar right now, tear off his disguise, completely tear off the last fig leaf, and ask him why he attacked Jingguang, and why he was unwilling to tell him after he remembered it?

Obviously, as long as Matsue Shigure gave a reason, he would accept it.

But what I get now is only a calmness that is almost indifferent.

In fact, Toru Amuro was just like an over-operating machine. He helped Matsue Shigure up with his hand, held Edogawa Conan with his other hand, and then walked quickly towards the passage under the goddess statue with his heavy legs.

Toru Amuro's hands were tightly clasped on Matsue Shigure's thin shoulders with great force.

"Do you regret it?" he murmured. "Will you regret it?"

No one noticed the young man's increasingly dead expression until another gunshot was heard -

The bullet landed on the statue of the goddess, directly shattering the statue's fingers. Powder fell down and landed on the heads of the three people who had not yet reached the door.

A helicopter?!

Toru Amuro was startled for a moment, but before he even had time to turn around, he felt his hand being forcibly pulled off and pushed hard into the door.

There was a staircase behind the door, and Conan Edogawa on the other side of him almost tripped.

He subconsciously protected the boy, and when he turned around, he felt the light in front of him dim and the door was closed.

"I don't regret it." A softly whispered answer came from outside the door, and there was even a slight laugh.