Chapter 151 Negotiation! "I really don't need to...
"You really don't need me to go?" the player asked, looking at the plan submitted by his subordinate. "I'm sure I have confidence in you all, but do you really not need me to go?"
"Don't worry so much, Chief." Seeing the chief, who looked like he thought his men were just babbling babies, Dazai Osamu propped up his chin and said helplessly, "The other boss has no intention of making an appearance at all. If we let you make an appearance directly, it might be a bit..."
I see. The side that goes out first will lose face, so they have to go out last.
The player nodded and continued, "To be on the safe side, how about having Number Two go with you?"
As long as the player can shape No. 2 into a different appearance, he can successfully blend into the ranks of the lower-level members.
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"So, is this why you came here at this time and woke me up from my nap?" Edogawa Ranpo, the leader of the Port Mafia who was considered his rival, rubbed his eyes and asked.
"Not entirely. I also wanted to take Uni and Meowth out to relax." The player sighed, clinging to Meowth, unwilling to let go. "But I'm really bored!"
"Meow meow--" Meowji called calmly, skillfully distributing the food in the small basket he carried with him, and tremblingly handed one to Fukuzawa Yukichi.
“…” Fukuzawa Yukichi took the food from the cat’s paw with a serious expression and nodded slightly in thanks.
Miaoji twitched his paws and decisively shrank behind the player, refusing to show his head again.
Fukuzawa Yukichi: “…”
"If you're really worried, Sister Chiyo, you can go and see me. Meowji and I are safe here." Yuni looked at Meowji and said with a smile.
Meowji, who was hiding behind the player, said nothing. He just stretched out his cat tail and patted the palms of the player and Uni's hands.
"No, I agreed to play with you." The player got out of Meowji's arms. "Yuni, you haven't come out for the past few days. Is it really okay?"
Originally, given Uni's special situation, she didn't have much time to stay here and play, and the players had ignored Uni for a long time because they had to prepare for the "One-stop Food" street festival.
The player who suddenly remembered that there were less than six days left in two weeks: "!!!"
"Don't worry, the port mafia is very nice and everyone treats me well." Yuni thought of the care she had received during this period, and a gentle smile unconsciously appeared on her face.
She looked at the black-haired girl in front of her who unconsciously showed a hint of guilt, and realized that the care she received was inseparable from her secret command.
"As long as you like it, Uni." The player hugged the girl with long blue hair and rubbed her.
What a good kid! Give him a hug!
"You..." Edogawa Ranpo looked at Yuni.
After a while, he put on his glasses.
"You don't look like a local..." After wearing glasses, Edogawa Ranpo exuded a creepy aura. He stared at Yuni and asked affirmatively, "Italian?"
"Judging from how well you've adapted to your surroundings... you appeared in Yokohama about a week ago, and you appeared out of nowhere."
"The reason why you chose to stay in the Port Mafia is not only because the leader of the Port Mafia knows you, but also because there is a tacit secret between you..." Edogawa Ranpo became more and more excited as he spoke, trying to dig out the real secret hidden by the two.
Player: “…”
Uni: “…”
"Ahem, Ranpo." Fukuzawa Yukichi noticed that the girl who came with the leader of the port mafia was obviously frightened, so he quickly stopped the young man who was a little carried away.
"Sorry, it was Ranpo who was rude." Fukuzawa Yukichi pulled his child behind him.
"No, I'm just a little surprised at the accuracy of Mr. Ranpo's speculation." After a brief moment of surprise, Yuni looked at the serious-looking Fukuzawa Yukichi and smiled slightly, "Mr. Fukuzawa really cares about Mr. Ranpo."
"You two must have a good relationship."
"Of course - I'm the world's number one detective, and my relationship with the president is also the best in the world!" After being praised, Edogawa Ranpo instantly forgot the little episode that had just happened and said with his chin raised.
"My subordinates and I are also the best in the world!" In response to Edogawa Ranpo's "outrageous words", the unyielding player spoke out decisively.
"No, it's me and the president!" Edogawa Ranpo turned his head and looked at the black-haired girl.
"No, it's me and my subordinates!" The player slammed the table and stood up.
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"Your subordinates have abandoned you to go to the meeting! And the president is still here with me!" After failing in the verbal confrontation again, Edogawa Ranpo was so angry that he spoke without thinking.
Player: “…”
The player knelt on the ground and stretched out a trembling hand. "Damn it... I actually lost..."
Damn squinty-eyed detective, how could he hit the player's sore spot so easily!
"Chiyo-sister, are you okay?" Yuni was shocked by the black-haired girl's condition. She quickly came over to help her up and whispered, "Didn't you send Chiyo-sister No. 2 to follow Mr. Dazai?"
"You can use her help to watch the scene, then you don't have to worry so much."
Player: “!!!”
Yeah, why didn’t the players think of it?
"Yuni, you are so smart!" The player no longer cared about the hateful squinty-eyed detective. Now the meeting with the Black Organization was more important.
"Damn Ranpo, I will definitely come back to get revenge!" The player threw out a harsh remark, holding Uni in one hand and Meowth in the other, and skillfully chose to jump out of the window.
"Is everything really okay, Ranpo?" Fukuzawa Yukichi asked, looking at the curtains flying in the wind.
"No problem, but... those guys from the port mafia seem to value their leader very much. If it were in the past..." Edogawa Ranpo subconsciously wanted to grab a daifuku from the table and take a bite - but this time, he made a mistake.
He didn't touch anything.
Confused Edogawa Ranpo: "???"
"That's exactly what I was going to say, Ranpo." Fukuzawa Yukichi sighed imperceptibly. "Miss Chiyo packed up all the snacks she brought and took them back."
There was also food given to him by Meowji.
Fukuzawa Yukichi looked at his right hand in disappointment.
"Damn it! How could this be possible!" Edogawa Ranpo, who had been thinking for a long time before reacting, was furious and said dissatisfiedly, "It was clearly me who wanted to go back! The Great Detective was just facilitating the process."
Why did I have to pack up all the snacks for the great detective and take them back?
"Miss Idiot, you've gone too far!" Edogawa Ranpo said, "Next time you must pay double the compensation!"
So..., will you 'forgive' her if I pay you double compensation?
Fukuzawa Yukichi said nothing, just looked at him silently.
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On the other side, in a red brick warehouse about two kilometers away from the Port Mafia, the Port Mafia led by Mori Ogai welcomed the person they were about to negotiate with today.
Black Organization——
"It's been a long time since I last heard your name, Your Excellency. Seeing you today, you're truly extraordinary." Looking at the group of people approaching with such force, Mori Ogai raised a faint smile and said to the silver-haired man leading the group, "Your Excellency Gin."
"It's you--" Gin's gray-green eyes stared at the man with black hair and purple eyes in front of him.
Compared to his nonchalant self years ago, the change in him now was quite noticeable. His usual white coat was replaced by a well-tailored black one, and his once respectful expression was now calm and composed, full of dignity.
"Long time no see, Dr. Mori, oh no..., Officer Mori." Gin said, "You look very different now compared to before."
"People always change, isn't it the same with Gin-sama?" Mori Ogai said with a smile, seemingly kindly, "You look much more tired than before. You'd better get more rest."
"You...!" Vodka's face changed when he heard this, and he subconsciously wanted to attack the masked fox-like man.
However, the blond man next to him reacted quickly and stopped him immediately.
"Hmph, it's none of your business to worry about my affairs. As the former leader's follower doctor, even if you gain temporary benefits by betraying your master, it won't last long." Gin tried to guess the other party's thoughts.
"It's certainly not Gin-sama's turn to worry about my affairs. Our leader is sensible and works tirelessly day and night for the development of Yokohama. He is truly a model of hard work." Moriou replied calmly, "Compared to all this, you should pay more attention to the internal affairs of your own organization—"
"Be careful not to let the rats mess up the already unpalatable porridge—"
"..." Gin's cold and sharp face became extremely ferocious for a moment because of Mori Ogai's words.
But he quickly remembered the purpose of his visit to Yokohama, and while drinking tea, he decisively and quickly restrained the expression on his face.
"In that case, let's get straight to the point. Mr. Ogai?" Seeing Gin remain silent, Vermouth beside him chuckled and said, "That gentleman wants to continue his cooperation with the Port Mafia. I wonder what Mr. Ogai thinks?"
"Continue the previous cooperation?" Not far from Mori Ogai, Dazai Osamu was wearing a black suit, with the bandage that bound half of his face still on. His black curly hair was carefully combed with excellent craftsmanship, which added a lot of color to his already handsome face.
But..., from the terrifying aura revealed in his iris-colored eyes and his calm demeanor in such a severe environment, it can be seen that this young man is no weaker than Mori Ogai, who is in the main position.
"Ms. Vermouth? You're not saying that the Port Mafia will hand over the largest and most profitable smuggling routes in the Yokohama world that we control to you for free..." The curly-haired boy with kite eyes was full of teasing and sarcasm. He continued, "Then, you just need to regularly provide those so-called life-extending drugs, right?"
"Ms. Vermouth, this isn't the cooperation you're talking about, is it?" Dazai Osamu's words were full of blatant malice.
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