Chapter 17 Returning the Property to its Rightful Owner
Today is the day to deal with Laiyi.
Within an organization, the word "solution" can have different meanings depending on the context.
However, when the executor is Gin, "resolve" is basically equivalent to killing.
Bourbon, who was temporarily swapped with Vermouth as a substitute, seemed particularly keen on this operation.
He not only figured out Rae's movements and travel arrangements, but also enthusiastically suggested a variety of ways to die to Gin.
The variety of styles is astounding and breathtaking!
However, Gin, as an assassin, didn't care for fancy moves and felt that no method was as satisfying as shooting someone dead.
Bourbon didn't have much contact with Gin within the organization; their relationship was neither particularly good nor bad.
Bourbon was fairly aware of Gin's temperament, so he stopped insisting and let the other party make the decision.
Gin also gave the other party face.
Considering Bourbon's deep hatred for Rae, Gin allowed him to watch from the sidelines.
At this moment, Bourbon was sitting with his legs crossed in the best viewing seat designated by Gin.
The building is very tall, offering a wide view.
He is very satisfied with this position.
Gin was waiting for his target to appear on the rooftop across the street.
Meanwhile, Bourbon had set up two cameras, ready to capture precious footage of this exciting moment from different angles.
Through his binoculars, Bourbon saw the car carrying Rae slowly approaching.
He leaned forward slightly, nervously waiting for the moment his nemesis's head would explode.
Ray sat in the passenger seat, while the driver was a large man named Camer.
However, the car, which was traveling at high speed, suddenly slowed down and stopped on the side of the road.
"Big brother, what's going on?"
Vodka asked, puzzled.
Upon closer inspection, Gin noticed that Rai seemed to be looking down at her phone.
Then, something even more baffling happened.
Lai rolled down the car window and peered out, seemingly looking for someone.
"Big brother, have they already discovered us?"
Vodka asked uneasily.
Gin remained silent throughout, still considering whether to adjust the angle and take this opportunity to smash that annoying head, but unexpectedly, someone struck first—
A bullet, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, pierced the car window, grazed over Ray's head, and struck his signature semi-permanent knit hat.
Due to inertia, the hat flew straight onto the head of the driver, Carmel.
The bullet got stuck inside the car, and when the driver looked up, the bullet hole was right in the door seam.
Startled, Kamal quickly turned the car around and sped away.
Meanwhile, the real wine makers on the rooftop were completely bewildered by this sudden turn of events.
"Big brother, should we go after them?"
Vodka asked cautiously.
Gin frowned and said in a chilling tone, "Withdraw!"
Bourbon, who was on the opposite building, subtly expressed some dissatisfaction.
It's important to know that although Bourbon and Ray only worked together once, that one time was enough to create a rift between them, and the rumors of their discord were known throughout the organization.
Bourbon was all set and eager to try, but it ended in this farce, which clearly shows he wasn't willing to accept it.
“No rush, there will be plenty of opportunities to deal with Rai,” Gin said.
It was clear that this little incident had dampened Gin's enthusiasm for the hunt, and he packed his things to head home.
Bourbon had no choice but to leave dejectedly.
No one noticed that he was secretly laughing to himself.
"Carmel, pull over to the side of the road up ahead," Akai said.
The knitted hat with a hole in it was back on his head.
The smell of burning fabric hadn't dissipated from the car, and Carmel didn't understand why they had to stop now.
"Mr. Akai, let's wait until we're in a safe place..."
"Stop the car!" Akai commanded firmly.
Carmel dared not say anything more and could only step on the brakes.
"I'm going out for a bit, you stay here." Akai patted Camel on the shoulder. "Don't worry, nothing will happen."
After saying that, Akai left, leaving Camel alone, thinking to himself:
Does the last sentence mean that Mr. Akai will be fine, or that I will be fine?
Following the instructions in the text message, Akai arrived at a secluded place.
Looking at the several closed doors in front of me, I don't know which one to push open.
Suddenly, a cat meowed.
Akai followed the sound and, as expected, saw a pair of blue almond-shaped eyes hidden under the hood.
"Scotland, it really is you!"
Akai said with a smile, seemingly unsurprised by what had just happened.
"Sorry, Lai! I ruined your hat."
Scotland bowed in apology, its attitude extremely sincere.
Of course, he wouldn't tell the other party that it was his partner's strong request.
Even everything we have today comes from Bourbon's arrangements.
Aside from that one impromptu meow from Scotland.
Akai waved his hand and said, "It's alright, your method is very clever and has saved me a lot of trouble."
"So you were prepared all along, and I was the one who went to all this trouble." Scotland spread his hands, looking slightly embarrassed. "But I'm curious, how did you know it was me?"
"Maybe it's just a feeling! I always feel that you're not dead, and that we can see each other one more time before I leave Japan."
Akai has considered many possibilities regarding how Scotland escaped, and even studied escape techniques in magic.
However, neither of these methods seems capable of achieving the miracle of Scotland's escape.
Akai clearly remembers that he first heard footsteps coming from the stairwell, followed by gunshots from the Scottish, and then the Scottish were gone in the blink of an eye!
"Lai, you'll probably come back, right?"
"Of course! I didn't want to leave Japan originally, I still have things to finish here. But the FBI ordered me to go back immediately, there are still many things to deal with in the United States... But I think it won't be long before we meet again."
A slight smile appeared on Akai's lips.
"Here, take this back."
The revolver, which Scotland took from Rye a year ago.
"How about I keep the bullet as a souvenir?"
Scotland asked, looking somewhat playful.
Akai nodded and took the gun.
He had wanted to ask the other person about what happened last year, but the timing wasn't right, and he had to rush back soon, so he had to give up.
"Scotland, I recently discovered signs of a hacking into the FBI's data system. Was it you?"
"Huh? Lai, is that also your intuition?"
Scotland asked in surprise, as this was not a question he had expected.
"I guess so, but the intruder's style feels a lot like yours. What are you investigating? I can help you, consider it a thank you gift for your help."
"Oh?" This was exactly what Scotland wanted to hear, but he still had reservations. "Ray, although we're in similar situations now, we're ultimately on different sides. You're revealing FBI internal information to me, I'm afraid..."
Upon hearing this, Rae said seriously, "Scotland, my joining the FBI had nothing to do with my nationality, but rather with personal matters. Therefore, cooperating with you is solely out of my personal will and has nothing to do with the FBI's position."
Scotland smiled and nodded, saying, "It would be my pleasure to work with such an excellent partner as you. Well, I can tell you that I'm investigating a transnational child trafficking case. The main base of the criminal gang seems to be in South America. There's too little information from Japan. I think the FBI might have more detailed intelligence."
Akai asked with some doubt, "I don't recall ever hearing about the organization ever having a child trafficking operation?"
"No, it's not an organization."
"Huh? What's that for?"
Scotland scratched his head and cautiously replied, "I've been investigating this case for almost a year, and based on the clues I have so far, the organization has no connection to it. However, my intuition tells me this case is very important. Ray, would you be willing to help me?"
Akai nodded silently, seemingly also showing some interest in it.
"Thank you, Lai!"
Scotland was overjoyed and looked extremely excited.
"Shuichi Akai, nice to meet you."
Akai extended his hand to the other person.
"Hino Akira, nice to meet you."
Scotland gripped the other's hand firmly.
However, Scotland knew that Rye was telling him the truth, but Rye didn't know that Scotland was still lying to him.
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