Chapter 142 is a bit ambiguous.
With their meddling, regardless of whether the brandy deal succeeds or fails, the organization will face a round of internal strife and losses, and he is quite happy to see such an outcome.
He certainly wouldn't hesitate to offer a free smile in response to such an outcome.
The conversation ended with a result that satisfied both parties.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #66: I never knew communication breakdowns could reach this level...]
[Anti-Fraud King #19: Okay, I think I understand why Jing was willing to cooperate with Melo.]
He was still smiling.
As he watched Mello's figure disappear around the corner, Morofushi Kagemitsu straightened his clothes, making a gesture as if preparing to leave, but a glass of whiskey blocked his way:
"Would you like a bourbon with me?"
The speaker was Bourbon, dressed in a casual suit. His blond hair shone brightly under the lights, and his smiling purple eyes seemed to hold a hint of romance, as if he were a ripple disturbed on the water's surface.
...It seems Zero's honey trap has been upgraded again after a long time.
[Anti-fraud expert #214: ...It's like they poured all their experience points into this skill!]
The little alpacas seemed a bit shy.
Morofushi Kagemitsu met those eyes that revealed a hint of sincerity, and said with a smile, "Sorry, the bourbon is a bit too sweet for me. I prefer the Scottish style."
Upon hearing this answer, Bourbon narrowed his eyes, still maintaining his familiar sweet smile, and sighed, "Ah, what a pity, this liquor is too strong, it will basically never be served at my table."
Both of them spoke with smiles, but what they said was sarcastic and unsettling.
...The relationship between these two seems quite delicate.
The waiter, who had just finished cleaning the room, passed by them nervously and expectantly, wishing he could squeeze into the shadows of the wall while also wanting to hear what they had to say next.
Unfortunately, she didn't hear what the two distinguished guests said until she had slowly pushed the food cart far away.
[Anti-fraud expert #148: The soldier has gone far away, and she hasn't contacted anyone else, so there shouldn't be any problems.]
A baby alpaca floated out from where the waiter had left, sharing his view with everyone.
[Anti-fraud expert #205: By the way, based on the range of the markings on Melo, she hasn't left the club yet, and hasn't even gone far.]
Another alpaca shimmered and added.
What is her approximate location right now?
[Anti-Fraud Guru #205: The stairs on the south side are quite far from us.]
I understand. I still need to be wary of her unpredictable appearances.
[Anti-fraud expert #198: So what are you planning to do next? You don't seem to be planning to leave here anytime soon.]
Of course, I'm going to find Zero.
The constant flow of people in the corridor is ultimately inconvenient.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #11: ...Wait, wasn't what you just said more than just acting?]
They exchanged a little information, but the specifics still need to be discussed in room 234.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #11: Huh? Did you guys mention any numbers just now?]
A question mark effect appeared above the alpaca's head.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: Hmph, don't underestimate the power of childhood friends!]
[Anti-Fraud King No. 11: ...I really want to know just how many nonsensical, cringeworthy words and phrases humanity has invented...]
Regardless of whether it's chuunibyou or not, I'm just glad Zero understands my feelings.
[Anti-fraud expert #19: ...This is getting a bit ambiguous.]
Morofushi Kagemitsu pretended not to hear what Number 19 said and walked unhurriedly to the elevator and headed to the second floor.
When he opened the door to room 234, the alpacas all looked into the room, and sure enough, Furuya Rei was already waiting for him.
“It seems that Lord Scots has read my mind.” Furuya Rei approached and gently drew a circle in Morofushi Kagemitsu’s palm.
(The room has been checked; there are no surveillance devices.)
“Of course, only I understand.” Morofushi Kagemitsu squeezed the other’s fingers.
(No one was following me; I was all alone.)
[Anti-Fraud King No. 11: You two childhood friends are definitely getting a little ambiguous...]
Ignoring the meaningless excited screams of Number 19 as background noise, Morofushi Hiromitsu finally had a chance to speak to Zero alone.
However, they couldn't let this hard-won opportunity to meet go to waste. After confirming that their childhood friend was alright, they began exchanging information.
“The organization’s power structure in Japan has changed, and Melo can’t hold back anymore. I plan to team up with her to deal with Brandy again.” Morofushi Kagemitsu briefly recounted what he had just said to Melo.
Actually, weakening Kyoto was a plan he intended to implement gradually after returning to Japan. He originally wanted to subtly sow discord, but before he could send more than a few emails, Melo appeared on his own. Since someone was willing to take the lead, he saw no need to expose himself.
Since this wasn't a mission issued by the Public Security Bureau, there was no need for me to hold back against Zero.
“Brandy…” Furuya Rei recalled some scattered information, “There’s quite a bit of competition between him and Rum, but it’s never been out in the open; it’s mostly been resolved behind the scenes. When these two get into a fight, they both have a bit of a politician’s style.”
“We can’t touch those people for now, but we can use another group of family businesses to deal with them.” Morofushi Kagemitsu revealed his purpose for this trouble. “This time I will agree to Melo’s request. Besides wanting to stir up some internal strife within the organization, I also want to test the families on the list.”
That list was version 2.0, compiled by Morofushi Hiromitsu, with some omissions based on the current situation. Furuya Rei had also seen it, but some parts were withheld by the administrators on both sides when they were uploaded to the intelligence network. After all, it involved many companies, and taking action would inevitably cause turmoil.
Because the Tottori incident revealed numerous hidden threats within the Information Transmission Department, some dissent inevitably arose within the two agencies. Therefore, the higher-ups preferred a cautious approach in the short term.
Rei Furuya was naturally aware of this shift in the political climate. If Hiro's proposed action plan were implemented, the Public Security Bureau would likely be unable to mobilize many personnel, especially in Kyoto, which had already been infiltrated.
"How confident are you?" He certainly wouldn't let Hiro fight alone, so he asked directly, "Is there anything I can do?"
“I need some information about Kyoto, especially the secrets that the Kitajima Group won’t record,” Morofushi Kagemitsu said. He really didn’t know how to deal with these secrets that weren’t stored electronically.
“Okay, leave it to me.” Furuya Rei said without hesitation, providing intelligence support.
Then, considering the poor relationship between Rum and the Brandy and Merlot factions, he added a reminder: "We still need to be careful in our actions; some of Rum's recent behavior has been strange."
"Strange?" Morofushi Kagemitsu asked.
“That’s right,” Furuya Rei revealed. “He was still testing Sherry’s project with Pisco, trying to get a piece of the pie, but at this moment he sent Curaçao to the United States.”
“I’ll keep an eye on it.” Morofushi Kagemitsu nodded. He had just returned from America and might be searching for secrets about himself.
After discussing the two most important matters, the two checked the time, exchanged some more urgent intelligence, and finally, Bourbon and Scotland returned to being Bourbon and Scotland, leaving the room one after the other.
[Anti-fraud expert #205: Melo is creeping over. If she were 30 seconds later, she and Zero would have bumped into each other.]
As soon as Zhu Fujingguang came out of the room, the little alpaca number 205 tipped him off.
A few seconds later, Melo's voice came through:
"Have you finished negotiating your small business deal?"
Zhu Fujingguang remained calm, even taking the time to adjust his cuffs: "We're done talking."
Melo looked him up and down and said, "Sometimes gossip isn't just gossip; you two seem to have a good relationship."
Morofushi Kagemitsu smiled nonchalantly: "My relationship with Curaçao can also become quite good."
“Hehe, there’s no need for that.” Melo’s hand gently rested on Morofushi Hiromitsu’s shoulder. “Rum won’t always be our enemy. It was wise of you and Bourbon not to strain your relationship.”
"Oh?" Morifushi Kagemitsu raised an eyebrow. "Didn't you always hate him?"
“Disgust is disgust, but situation is situation.” Melo rested his head on the back of Morofushi Kagemitsu’s hand on his shoulder and whispered, “He’s just a dog that only bites when it’s ordered by its master. Provoking others is his way of surviving.”
The information contained in this statement carries considerable weight.
Although the BOSS only issues orders to codenamed members via email, he has other means of controlling the power dynamics within the organization. This person values and controls the organization to a greater extent than he realizes.
Morofushi Kagemitsu silently noted down these fragmented pieces of information, tilted his head slightly, his chin brushing against Melo's stray hairs, and asked, "Is there anything else you want me to do for you? Tell me all at once."
He didn't think this woman was so kind as to suddenly reveal such a little secret to him.
"Help me kill someone." Melo didn't stand on ceremony, whispering in his ear, "Of course, if you can do more, there will be extra information~"
Morofushi Kagemitsu didn't interrupt, silently waiting for her to continue.
“Paloma,” Melo said, using a codename that was somewhat unfamiliar to him. “Take care of her. It would be even better if we could find out who the hacker is behind her.”
Morofushi Hiromitsu was particularly sensitive to terms like "hacker," and remembering that Melo had always harbored ill intentions towards her Black Guest, he tentatively asked, "Do you think the hacker behind her is from the Black Guest?"
Melo nodded.
"I understand." Morofushi Kagemitsu replied, not forgetting to help Ethan Hondou maintain his newly acquired persona, "I'll go ask Ethan Hondou first."
"You'd better hurry, I don't want her to escape." Melo winked.
"Understood." Morofushi Kagemitsu smiled at her, took her hand that was resting on his body, and easily turned around to hold Melo's hand.
Melo followed his lead and left with him.
...That guest nicknamed "Scotland" is really something...
As luck would have it, the cannon fodder waiter who had just arrived on this floor to pack his things saw the couple acting intimately down the corridor and exclaimed in surprise that he had just gotten his hands on some gossip.
Is this what they call being attractive to both men and women?!
However, judging from both his face and physique, this handsome guy is really got the looks!
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