After a long time.
When the curtains were drawn back, the moon and stars were already shining brightly outside the window.
Yuzuru stood by the window, looking refreshed. Moonlight shone on him, outlining his tall and composed figure. His previous fierceness and sense of danger seemed to have subsided, leaving only a quiet tranquility.
And behind him.
On the messy bed, golden hair, like shattered sunlight, spread across the pillow, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.
Mary Akai curled up deep in the bed, wrapped her petite, slightly trembling body in the sheet, revealing only her delicate but extremely pale face.
Those once sharp, eagle-like blue eyes now stared blankly at the ceiling, filled with chaos, humiliation, and a kind of... bewilderment from a complete upheaval of perception.
She felt as if her body had been disassembled and reassembled, with some unfamiliar yet clear sensations remaining in certain places, reminding her how thorough and irresistible the "punishment" had been.
Yu Sheng Nan didn't turn around to look at her, but just gazed at the night outside the window and said calmly, "'Precious item,' I accept it. I hope that Aunt... can remember this lesson."
As a qualified doctor.
To treat an illness, you need to prescribe the right medicine for the right symptoms, and injections may be necessary in some cases.
So far, the effects of this medicine seem to be immediate, although the process is a bit... intense.
Hanyu Nan's words made Akai Mary tremble again, her fingers, which were wrapped tightly in the sheet, turned white from the force.
lesson?
This is more than just a lesson; it's a mark etched into the soul and body!
It's important to understand that although she is a secret agent walking a tightrope, in some private matters she still retains the conservative characteristics of traditional Japanese women. Even with Akai Tsutomu... she has never experienced anything so... intense and passive.
In a sense, the "punishment" she just experienced was also a first for her.
Unexpectedly, the bottom line that I have upheld for so many years has been defeated in such a humiliating way by this seemingly harmless but actually dangerous "nephew-in-law".
However, Mary Akai was still the ace agent who could dominate MI6 and strike fear into the hearts of countless opponents.
After the initial collapse, humiliation, and confusion, a strong sense of reason and survival instinct began to forcefully suppress those chaotic emotions.
The deed is done, and it was her own misjudgment and firing the first shot that pushed the situation into an irreversible violent conflict. Regret and wallowing in emotions are fatal and meaningless weaknesses for an agent.
The most important thing now is how to use this unchangeable "punishment" to secure the greatest benefit for myself and my daughter, or even... the right to live.
More importantly, she clearly remembered what Yuzuru Nanami had mentioned before—
In order to infiltrate the organization, Shuichi tricked his cousin Akemi!
She never expected that her usually calm and rational eldest son would do something so...unscrupulous.
Based on Hanyu Nan's protective attitude towards the Miyano sisters, Akai Mary instantly realized that the boy in front of her probably already harbored resentment towards Shuichi, and might even have malicious intent.
His reckless behavior just now undoubtedly added fuel to the fire.
To prevent the other party from taking their anger out on her and her daughter because of Shuichi's situation, she had to demonstrate sufficient "value" and "obedience".
Even though she had just suffered such a great humiliation, and even though her body and mind were still trembling from that "punishment," she had to grit her teeth and endure it to continue this "deal."
This is not only about survival, but also... a form of atonement, for his son's inappropriate behavior and for his own reckless shooting.
Thinking of this, Mary Akai took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing her physical discomfort and inner turmoil, and spoke in a slightly hoarse but unusually calm voice:
"The punishment... is over, right? Now, can we talk about... a deal?"
Her voice was devoid of emotion, as if the person who had just been lost and helpless was not herself.
Yuzuru turned around with some surprise. In the moonlight, he looked admiringly at the blonde loli on the bed, who, although wrapped in a sheet and looking fragile, had regained her calm and decisive gaze.
As expected of the leader, her ability to quickly adjust her mindset and face reality is truly beyond that of ordinary people, making people... even more want to bully her.
"sure."
Yuzuru's face returned to that enigmatic smile, and he said in a light tone, "After all, you're my dear aunt~ We're family, what can't we talk about properly?"
A family...
Mary Akai sneered inwardly; this was probably the most ironic "family" she had ever heard.
But she showed no sign of it on her face, simply watching him quietly.
Yu Sheng Nan didn't care about her silence. With a flick of his wrist, a red and white capsule appeared in his palm.
“This is what you wanted—a temporary antidote for APTX-4869.” He waved the capsule in his hand. “It was painstakingly developed by my Ai Haibara using the blood data of a certain unlucky… ah, no, a certain ‘famous detective’ who volunteered to contribute a sample.”
Upon seeing the antidote, Akai Mary's azure eyes instantly gleamed with longing, and her body involuntarily leaned forward slightly. If only she could recover...
However, what Yuzuru said next was like a bucket of ice water, instantly extinguishing the flame of hope that had just been ignited in her heart.
"However," he changed the subject, his tone tinged with regret, "the current version is not yet perfect, and its effects... can only support your recovery for about half a day. Once that time is up, you will return to your current adorable appearance."
Mary Akai's face drained of color instantly, the newly ignited flame of hope was ruthlessly extinguished, leaving only a stiff disappointment.
Half...half a day?
What kind of antidote is this? It's like drinking poison to quench thirst!
She remained silent for a long while before asking in a dry voice, "How... can I obtain a complete and permanent antidote?"
Yu Shengnan smiled slightly, his gaze returning to her face, his eyes filled with scrutiny and a hint of... amusement.
He didn't answer directly, but just looked at her meaningfully.
Mary Akai met his gaze.
Mary Akai met his gaze and understood the unspoken condition in his deep eyes. Slowly, with a hint of resigned weariness, she closed her eyes.
As expected... is it still the same?
To gain something, you must give something in return.
Now, besides this shrunken body that has just been "marked" by the other party, and that insignificant "family" bond, what else does she have to use as a bargaining chip for a long-term transaction?
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