Chapters 3566 & 3578 [Conspiracy]
“I think I’ve misunderstood something—in Uzo’s eyes, Cool Guy and Angel are indeed special, but not nearly as special as they are to me.” A cold sweat trickled down Vermouth’s forehead.
"To that child, everyone is just a tool on a stage. And he has already seen through my difference between Ran and Shinichi..."
"In other words, under the current circumstances, if Uzo puts Angel and Cool Guy into a dangerous scenario, he might also include me, as a related person, in the script."
"Although this feeling of being manipulated is uncomfortable, it also gives me room to maneuver. I can stand by those two children in person and protect them with my abilities. The more I do, the safer they are."
"But if I leave... who will guarantee that Angel and Cool Guy will leave the stage alive every time?"
"Uzo?"
The thought of handing over those two innocent children to a little devil who was probably heartless made Vermouth's mind replay Sonoko Suzuki's wailing, brainwashing cries.
—Today it's Sonoko Suzuki, but perhaps next time she'll be driven to the brink of despair, it will be those two children she cherishes.
In any case, leaving here for the United States doesn't seem like a wise move.
“I’m not leaving,” Vermouth repeated firmly. “I suddenly remembered that there are some important things I haven’t done yet.”
She paused, then said to Gin, "Don't tell Uzo about this."
Although she wanted to stay, she didn't want to repeat the tragedy of the past.
Conversely, it would be even better if they could take this opportunity to "leave" the stage and become an outsider who could appear out of nowhere at any time, appearing beside the cool guy and angel when necessary.
Although it's uncertain how long this wonderful situation will last, at least we should give it a try.
With a direction and hope in her heart, Vermouth's lifeless eyes slowly brightened.
Gin caught a glimpse of this scene in the rearview mirror, chuckled softly, and gave a slightly mocking smile.
If I don't tell Uzo, do you think he won't find out? —How do you think you made this decision to "stay put"?
Although he saw through everything, Gin ultimately did not speak out.
—If it were some hardworking guy being targeted by Uzo, he'd be willing to lend a hand, but Vermouth…
This woman, who had connections, didn't do much real work, but she did a lot of annoying little things every day. Since this woman was asking for trouble, he was happy to watch from the sidelines, treating it as a little skit to lighten his mood during breaks from work.
A free spirit paired with someone equally free but always looking for trouble—a match made in heaven. With Vermouth around, the other busy executives will probably have a break for a while.
Besides, Vermouth's disguise skills are indeed useful. There might be special missions where she could be put to good use—staying in Tokyo is more suitable for her than sending her on a leisurely vacation abroad.
Many thoughts flashed through his mind, but in the end, Gin simply said calmly, "My task is only to take you to the airport. As for where you go after that, that's your own choice."
"Thank you." Vermouth smiled, but soon, looking at the plane taking off in the distance, she suddenly thought of something and paused.
“Speaking of which…” Vermouth belatedly looked at Gin, recalling the little incident of poisoning at the sushi restaurant earlier.
—If the anesthetic in the sushi hadn't poisoned Uzo, he probably would have just thought it was a fun little game, and after a few days he would have just given Gin a little trouble, and that would have been the end of it.
But if Uzo really does get poisoned and collapses when the four of them meet...
So when Uzo wakes up afterward, who will be his biggest suspect?
Is it the seemingly serious Gin, or the cowardly Vodka... or Vermouth, who just had a falling out with Uzo and then packed up and left across the ocean after the meeting?
"You dared to poison Uzo to my face..." Vermouth gritted her teeth, "Is it because I'm about to leave?"
Gin didn't answer, but silently revealed a chilling smile that sent shivers down Vermouth's spine.
Vermouth: "..."
I was careless. I've been so focused on outsmarting Uzo lately that I almost forgot there isn't a single good person in the organization!
Her eyes twitched slightly, but she didn't say anything more. She simply opened the car door and got out.
"Thankfully, Uzo wasn't poisoned this time. That kid not only didn't lose face, but he also got tricked by vodka and had a great time." Vermouth wiped away cold sweat as she walked towards the waiting area.
"Otherwise, if Uzo really gets infected, and I leave without knowing it, what will happen to those two children who are closely connected to me?"
Vermouth slowly clenched her fist: "That bastard Gin..."
...
An organization cadre entered the waiting hall, intending to create the illusion that he had boarded a plane and left.
Meanwhile, several high school students happily left the crime scene and made plans to visit the victim the next day.
Early the next morning, Sonoko Suzuki yawned as she waited at the platform for her two friends, along with their little first-grade companion.
"I'm so sleepy. I had nightmares all night yesterday, all about being chased in the stairwell." Sonoko Suzuki leaned against Ran Mouri, half-asleep as if she wanted to take another nap.
"But thanks to this, I gained a lot of inspiration—CG isn't so easy to obtain, and I must make those players experience the fear I went through!"
"CG?" Ran Mouri yawned as well, asking with a hint of confusion, "What CG?"
Sonoko Suzuki: "..."
Sonoko Suzuki: "!!!"
Oops, I almost let it slip again!!
She snapped awake, glancing out of the corner of her eye at Jiang Xia, who was intently choosing bouquets a short distance away. She cleared her throat guiltily, "It's nothing, just some things from a dream. It's not important, haha, hahaha..."
...
After choosing their gifts, the four of them boarded the tram and headed to the hospital.
"I was just going to visit Ms. Jodie, but now we have to add Inspector Megure to the list." Sonoko Suzuki sighed sadly as she looked out the window at the passing scenery. "If only I had Ran's skills, I could have taken down the culprit with one kick in the stairwell and prevented him from getting hurt."
Conan glanced at the route, somewhat puzzled: "Why didn't Inspector Megure go to the police hospital, but instead went to a regular hospital?"
Ran Mouri: "I heard that the police hospital is currently overcrowded, and Inspector Megure's injuries weren't too serious, so he voluntarily transferred to another hospital."
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