Chapter 52: The gentleness of defensive words that is hard to tell whether it is true or false is really Sister Bei...
"You don't understand me at all." Huiyuan said.
Classic defensive line. Translation: "Don't come over here. My armor is rusting."
Shirley's Last Stubbornness: Hardness is a Protective Color, Brokenness is the Reality
"I know you better than you think," Vermouth replied, moving closer. "I know what it feels like to carry guilt. To owe a debt that can never be repaid."
Bei Jie's Confession: I understand you, because we are butterflies in the same specimen bottle (poisoned version)
The orange microscope has captured the highlight moments of Bei's heart crack prevention.
Huiyuan turned around, slightly surprised by the sincerity in Vermouth's tone: "Who do you owe?"
Ai-chan's pupils tremble. Does Sister Bei actually have a true heart? (Refreshing the worldview)
Vermouth's face seemed a little vulnerable, and then the mask of the queen of shadows that she always wore when appearing on stage returned: "That's a story for next time. Maybe it's our second date."
Fishing, really good at it. The queen of top-tier fishing. She lets people see a little bit of sincerity first, then when they want to get to know her better, she immediately withdraws, leaving an ambiguous hook.
Vulnerability only lasts a second. Want more? Sure, give me your heart in exchange. As expected, you always set the pace, Sister Bei.
The mask is back in place. But a crack has appeared. Did you see that, Ai-chan? She's inviting you to tear it off.
What does Sister Bei's "debt that can never be repaid" refer to? (Single choice)
A. My complex feelings towards Yukiko Kudo (Elementary school student: ???)
B. The drama with the organization boss (Masaka)
C. The Pure White Self Buried by My Own Hands (Angel Elena)
D. A confession owed to Sulli.
Where is the most likely place for Vermouth's "second date" to take place?
A. In Tokyo, she drives a Harley, and Huibara sits in the back, staging a romantic urban chase scene.
B. She often went to the high-end bar, drinking Burgundy red wine glass after glass without taking her eyes off him for a second.
C. In the basement of Dr. Agasa's house, analyzing the data of APTX-4869 and also analyzing Haibara's heart rate.
D. She went to her safe house and personally cooked a meal for Huiyuan, telling her, "This is compensation for our first date."
"This is not a date." Huibara immediately retorted.
"Three Consecutive Denials" is late but it's here. Huiyuan's tsundere radar activated.
The flag has been set, as steady as Ayumi's headband.
Translation: This is a case of trying to cover up one's own guilt. Shiho next door never made an appointment. (dog head)
“Isn’t it?” Vermouth smiled knowingly, her golden hair flowing under the soft light: “Tea, intimate conversations, and constant interruptions from well-meaning friends… all of this is a typical date in a romantic movie.”
Bei Jie's definition of a date: a tea party + a lightbulb interference test???
"On the Organization's Top Killer's Strange View on Dating" This is a serious occupational hazard.
Despite this, Huiyuan couldn't help but laugh, her defenses were crumbling: "Your definition of dating is really weird."
I smiled. Sister Bei's flirting KPI reached. (Screenshot for remembrance)
It's not strange at all, this is clearly a script tailor-made for Haibara.
Even the cold Ai couldn't stand Bayonet's straightforward humor, after all, their sense of humour was very similar.
"I have a strange definition of everything," Vermouth admitted. "It's the influence of professional habits."
Got it, Black Organization = Everyone is in Love Brain Destroyer Training Class (Sad)
It is full of black humor and a sense of vicissitudes of life.
Vermouth leaned back in her chair, staring at the ceiling. "You know what the worst thing about this job is? It's not the killing, the lies, or even the constant, intense schedules. It's the boredom. The endless, suffocating sameness."
《Versailles's Top Trouble》: What to do when you are tired of killing people? Waiting online, urgent.
Moriarty was so impressed by this that he was convinced. The ultimate dilemma of a highly intelligent antisocial villain: How lonely it is to be invincible.
Bei Jie's Philosophical Time: On the Killer's Self-cultivation and Spiritual Emptiness (Lighting a Cigarette.jpg)
Gin's Daily Life: Vodka + Mission + Shooting...
Bei Jie: Haha, boring man (disdainful face)
It's true. For a top agent, the biggest enemy is not bullets, but nothingness.
Killing and lying were just her job skills, while boredom was the poison that eroded the essence of her existence.
She stared at the ceiling with a blank look in her eyes, as if she was staring at her own endlessly repeating past.
"Ah, my heart is bleeding for you." Haibara replied in Japanese, saying coldly.
"Ah la"—the DNA moved. That's the smell. Alas, the venomous tongue maxed out. Japanese taunting skill activated.
Translation: Oh, then you are really a poor little thing~ (read)
"On the destructive power of language switching": Japanese is cold > London accent is elegant > American accent is deceptive.
Bayonetta's health bar is reduced to -1000. Excellent effect.
Huihara always felt that it was more appropriate to use Japanese or English with a London accent when making complaints.
But when talking to Vermouth, her English accent always unconsciously changes into an American accent.
The London accent represents the past Miyano Shiho, while the American accent represents the present her who was influenced by Vermouth.
“But you…” Vermouth’s gaze fell on her, and for a moment, it burned. “You are never boring. Even when Shirley was locked in the laboratory, she was still an interesting existence.”
The scene of Sister Bei's true heart leaking electricity.
Dangerous Love Talk: You are much more interesting than killing people. (This is very organized)
Subtext: "You are the only rose in my barren world."
The burning eyes were not a disguise, but the window of the soul that was knocked open at that moment.
"Well, maybe it's because I'm useful to you." Haibara continued to complain about Vermouth, implying that she was just treating her as a pharmaceutical machine.
Ai's defense mechanism: Steely straight-woman understanding.
"Reading Comprehension Zero Score Live": Ai-chan, wake up! This is a yuri flag, not a declaration of exploitation.
But Haibara Ai has been carrying too much along the way, or she just doesn't believe that she can be loved purely.
Years of organizational career have made her accustomed to "value exchange" and unable to understand "unconditional attraction."
Bei Jie's inner OS: Is it medicine I want? I want you who can make medicine. (Roaring)
"You know who Okiya Subaru is." Not wanting to continue this dangerous topic, he brought up Akai Shuichi's topic, "But just now, you pretended not to know."
Ai's counterattack. The fatal drift of the topic.
Akai Shuichi's cape swayed wildly on top of Tokyo Tower.
"On How to Insert the Main Line in Flirting": Ai-chan's desire to survive.
Switch back to the battle of wits mode in an instant from emotional tug-of-war.
If I continue talking like this, my defenses will be completely gone, so I quickly changed to a safe (?) topic.
Vermouth's smile deepened. "Bien sur. I want to see how far you can go to hide this from me and protect him."
“Bien sur” (of course) – the moment this French phrase comes out, it resonates with the image of a famous actress. Elegant yet deadly.
Admitted his bad taste.
French attack. Beijie's pleasure-making nature is exposed.
"Bien sr" = "You're so cute when you struggle"
Bei Jie's happiness: Watching Shirley racking her brains for me~ (a sad smile)
"The Thousand Layers of Evil Tricks": The first layer is hiding it from the organization, and the fifth layer is teasing the wife?
"If you came here to stress-test me, you're wrong," Huibara insisted.
"Then prove it to me." Vermouth challenged, "Let me have a good chat with him?"
She shrugged, full of the pressure and ease of "everything is under control": "After all, this is a good bargaining chip, isn't it?"
Danger, Shuichi Akai, danger.
The word "chip"... the shadow of the organization has never been far away (knife sugar mix)
Huiyuan said coldly: "I will not betray my friends for my own sake."
The light of righteousness. The bottom line of the Palace of Sorrow. So cool.
Akai: I was suddenly given a friend card (FBI probe)
“Noble,” Vermouth commented. “But what if this isn’t just about saving yourself? What if this is about ending this game once and for all?”
Fatal temptation.
Sister Bay raises the ultimate question: should she stick to her own "small righteousness" or grasp the "great righteousness" that may end everything?
She is not denying the "nobility" of sorrow, but using a greater possibility to shake the foundation of this "nobility".
Sister Bei's ultimate temptation: join forces with me to overturn the chessboard?
Dangerous Invitation: Is it a trap? Is it true? Is it the key to salvation?
What is Sister Bei's real purpose at this moment?
A. Just teasing the cat: Watching Ai-chan’s fur stand up is a joy in life.
B. Spying on military intelligence: Akai Shuichi’s identity is the key KPI.
C. Prelude to hooking up with a lesbian: using dangerous topics as a catalyst for love.
D. Premeditated plan to overturn the table: Join forces with Ai-chan to trick Karasuma Ren.
What is the core motivation behind Vermouth's request to "meet" Subaru Okiya?
A. As the organization's loyalty tester, I conduct routine KPI assessments and don't let go of any suspicious elements.
B. Jealous, and wants to find out the background of this "new love" that Huibara has been hiding, and to declare her sovereignty.
C. When life is good, you should enjoy it to the fullest. Teasing Shirley is the most fun. It's just a bad taste, to add some fun to a boring life.
D. She suspected that the gas in her ex-girlfriend Yukiko Kudo's house was not turned off properly, and wanted to go to her house to check under the pretext of "seeing Mr. Okiya".
Huiyuan frowned: "What do you mean?"
Sad warning: There is a pit ahead, it is bottomless.
"The organization has been in chaos for some time." Vermouth whispered, "There are many factions and loyalties are constantly shifting. If I have evidence that the FBI has infiltrated to this extent..."
Bei Jie's Intelligence Network: The winery's water leakage is as severe as a sieve.
On How to Cash Out Core Assets Before an Organization Goes Bankrupt (Referring to Shirley)
"Loyalty Change" = Gin's hair has turned a few grayer. (Gin: Are you polite? I feel like I'm being implied.)
"A period of chaos" = I've seen through this lousy company long ago.
"There are many factions" = Rum and Gin are fighting each other all the time, and I just sit back and watch the show.
"Loyalties are constantly changing" = My loyalty depends on my darling.
"Even if I let you meet, what could you do with this information? Launch a coup?"
Aijiang's straight shot.
Season 1 of Game of Thrones at the Distillery has premiered. Starring Chrissy Wynyard.
Vermouth's smile was faint, elegant, timeless, yet deadly: "Let's put it this way, I can accelerate certain... inevitable outcomes."
This statement sounds both sophisticated and nonsense.
Translation: I'm going to do something, but guess what?
Huiyuan shook her head, "I don't believe you."
The standard answer to Ai. Beijie's reputation value is too low to trigger the trust plot.
"I don't believe it.jpg" Ai-chan's emoticon pack is now online.
"Well, you don't have to believe me, especially at this stage."
Vermouth tilted her head and smiled: "But think about it, I could have reported my suspicions to the organization. Or, I could have told Gin that Akai is not dead."
Sister Bei’s fatal temptation: Look, how many secrets has your sister kept for you?
Subtext: I choose you, Shirley~
Akai: Thanks for the invitation. I'm at Kudo's house. I just became a cat brother. Please don't cue me.
Everyone knows that Shuichi Akai is not dead, except Gin (and Bourbon who thought he was dead earlier).
Gin: ??? How come I'm the last to know again? Is my intelligence network a colander?
Gin's blood pressure: It's skyrocketing. (Vodka: Big brother, medicine.)
Huibara stared at her, trying to see if there was any hint of deception in those cold blue eyes.
Gaze of Sorrow: Wanting to see through the thousand-layer mask of the movie queen.
Bei Jie's Blue Eyes: The surface is the Arctic Ocean, and the depths are... volcanic lava? (For staring at the sad only)
"On How to Find a Little Bit of Sincerity in the Eyes of a Movie Queen" Difficulty: Highest Level.
"You could have told Gin," Haibara added, "but you didn't. Why? It shouldn't just be because you were afraid of trouble, right?"
"Maybe I'm...getting sentimental as I get older."
Vermouth said, stroking the edge of the island with her slender fingers: "Or perhaps the game I play is more complicated than you think."
Touching the table. Miss Bay's flirting moves. Table temperature +10 degrees.
"The game is more complicated"? Got it, the goal is the stars and the sea (and Shirley).
Will the actress with many faces feel sad about the passing of time?
In the Sherlock Holmes universe, the only one who can defeat Holmes is "that woman" (The Woman); in the Conan universe, the one who can make Bayonetta make exceptions again and again... those who understand will understand.
"Everything you do, you calculate all possible outcomes," Huiyuan retorted. "What is your ultimate goal?"
As expected of a scientist, she hits the core issue head on. Ai-chan's IQ: Bei Jie's tactical board crusher.
Although she knew that Vermouth might not answer, she still had to ask.
Q: What is Bei Jie's ultimate goal? Options:
A. Destroy the organization and become the queen. Or overthrow the Black Organization and support a new boss that one recognizes to realize personal value.
B. Raise a genius scientist kitten. Under the pretext of "protecting you," kidnap the genius girl and live a shameless life together from then on.
C. Add another brilliant achievement to your career as the "eternal riddle solver" and enjoy the pleasure of fooling the top brains.
D. The organization is already a sunset industry, so it is better to find a new buyer in advance. Shiho’s scientific research ability is the best “pension insurance”.
Vermouth might have been genuinely amused: "You always manage to see through my disguise. It felt so fresh in New York. It's the same now."
Beijie's smile: Being seen through actually makes you more excited? (Strange attributes increased)
"Let's just say I've been reconsidering my loyalties. The Order isn't what it used to be. Too many unruly people, too much of a burden."
She stared at Huiyuan sharply, her eyes quite focused: "Too many talented people are wasted."
Here it comes. Beijie's job-hopping declaration. (Jumping to Ai-chan's camp)
"Burden"? Gin, Rum, and Undercover Team: Just tell us our ID numbers.
"Talent is wasted"? Sister Bei's gaze locked on: Shirley-chan. That's you. I feel bad for you being held back by this lousy place. This company isn't good enough for you. Find another job, follow me.
Huiyuan remained silent.
Silence was more powerful than words at this moment. My heart was already in turmoil. I was analyzing the credibility of the other party's words.
Aijiang's defense tower: Suffered from Sister Bei's "Sincerity" bombardment, HP-999.
Vermouth leaned forward, closing the gap between them. "Do you know how rare true geniuses are, Shiho? I've lived many lives, played many different roles, and I've only met three people whose thinking is similar to yours."
Bei Jie's top PUA (crossed out) top praise: Human high-quality female census site.
Three? I don't know who the other two are in Bayonetta's certified smart club. (Elena Miyano? Marie Akai? And...?)
Huibara curled her lips, "Flattery won't get you any information about Akai."
Ai-chan's textbook tsundere: "Humph, you have some vision, but don't think I will give in just like that."
However, the corners of her lips had their own thoughts. I caught Ai's small leap of joy. Bei Jie's boasting tactics were effective.
Forced to change the subject of the Ai-chan: Akai, the tool man hammer. (Akai: sneeze.)
heart:ecstasy.jpg
Mouth: Oh.jpg
"If it were true, it wouldn't be flattery," Vermouth retorted. "And I don't need you to confirm my suspicions about your neighbor. I just want to see your reaction."
Her smile widened. "I have to say, your performance is quite inspiring."
Sherlock Holmes's Observation Method: Bayley's basic deduction method is used to pick up girls.
Thousand layers of routine. Shrimp and pig heart, ah Sister Bei.
They laid the groundwork for a long time, with the FBI and Akai involved, but it turned out to be a lie.
Ai: I, Miyano Shiho, have an IQ of 180, and I was fooled by this woman again.
Haibara cursed inwardly. She'd fallen for this old trick. And the more she thought about it, the more it seemed like a chain reaction: that damned Vermouth had seized on her slip of the tongue when Conan arrived, making her more defensive. So, when Akai Shuichi arrived, her defenses were especially high. In her defense, she'd revealed too much information.
Ai's inner thoughts: Damn the movie queen with a thousand faces. She's been manipulated again.
"Old-fashioned"? Sister Bei's routine: classics are timeless.
Ai-chan’s regret: Her IQ is online, but her EQ (especially against Bayonetta) is offline.
However, people in love tend to have lower IQs, so there's nothing shameful about that. This is probably the sweetest "trap" ever.
"What exactly do you want from me?" Huibara asked. She hated that her voice sounded a little weak.
Chinese translation: "Don't play those empty words with me, show your cards, woman."
At this moment, Ai-chan’s inner OS is: Damn, I’ve become smaller and my lung capacity has also decreased.
Vermouth's figure casts a shadow over the small figure next to the island in the restaurant, maximizing the contrast between light and shadow.
It seems to be saying: Little cat, I have invaded your territory.
Huiyuan didn't retreat, but tilted her head back, maintaining eye contact. A queen's gaze. She could lose in height, but not in presence.
“Maybe… we can burn everything down.” Vermouth whispered, narrowing her eyes, “and start over.”
The winery arsonist speaks out. Was he burning documents or just memories?
Bei Jie's Dangerous Love Talk: It is recommended to change the name to "On How to Use Arson Proposals to Flirt with Scientific Research Girls"
Question: When Vermouth said, "Burn everything and start over," what was her true intention?
A. Strategic deception, trying to get Shirley's true thoughts and hidden cards.
B. She is genuinely tired of the organization and wants to start a new life with Shirley.
C. A gorgeous language game, enjoying the pleasure of being in control of the situation.
D. Children make choices, adults want it all. Seducing sincerely, testing strategically, and enjoying the process.
Haibara quickly thought about the various scenarios and probabilities of this sentence.
When liberal arts students encounter this situation: Ahhhhh, so romantic.
Scientists are faced with this situation: they are calculating the sincerity percentage of the other party's words, the probability of traps, the survival rate of elopement, and the impact on the world line...
Is this the love brain of top scientists? Even the feeling of falling in love needs to be tested with data first.
Huiyuan thought for a moment and asked again, "Okay. Then, to show your sincerity, tell me the truth. Why did you come to Tokyo?"
One sentence brings the ambiguous atmosphere back to the spy war channel. You are worthy of it, Miyano Shiho.
Subconsciously, she always felt that Vermouth had a backup plan.
She had asked Vermouth this question many times today, and each time she got a little bit of useful new information, or in other words, half of the time she got useful information, and half of the time she got ambiguous flirting.
Repeatedly testing each other and fishing.
This is what a high-end game is like, half is intelligence and half is style.
Today, Bayonetta is the walking question mark brick in Beika Town.
A blind student discovered a brilliant point.
Huiyuan felt that this sentence was like the brick on top of the Super Mario game. From time to time, a super mushroom would appear, and usually some gold coins would appear.
Super mushrooms = key information, gold coins = daily flirting. Does popping out the invincible star mean that Bayonetta has confessed her feelings right there? (bushi)
"Business," Vermouth replied calmly, "The organization is...reorganizing some of its operations. Japan has once again become the focus."
"Restructuring business", the gears of the main storyline were heard clicking.
Regarding the Transnational Criminal Group's Disguise of Cleaning Up as Business Restructuring
Bei Jie, a senior executive of the brewery: The KPI assessment of the Tokyo branch has started, and Gin should take the blame.
"What reorganization?"
Ai-chan: Don’t even think about getting away with it. Explain it to me clearly.
Shirley's professionalism: Accurately grasping key words and refusing to be fooled.
"Okay, okay. I just told you I can't reveal all my secrets on the first date."
Vermouth's smile was charming, but no matter how you looked at it, she looked a bit like a cunning fox: "It's your turn. You said you've accepted your new life, so why are you still researching the antidote? Do you really want to grow bigger? You know, growing bigger is easy to be discovered."
This is a brilliant counter-attack. As expected of the actress with many faces, the information exchange has turned into a truth or dare game.
Flirting mode on. The film queen's mischievousness activated. And by the way, she's poking at Shirley's most painful wound (drug A). Bayley is so good at it.
The question was so harsh that it was uncomfortable. Huibara hesitated, weighing the safest amount to say.
How to Play Word Games in Front of Top Intelligence Dealers
"Insurance," she finally said calmly, "The right to choose is an important insurance for survival."
Translation: My destiny must be controlled by myself. Whether to become bigger or smaller is a choice I give myself, not something that can be decided by your organization or anyone else.
This is Miyano Shiho's backbone.
Perfect answer. Ai's survival philosophy: antidote = trump card, becoming smaller = armor.
"Hmm." Vermouth rested her chin on her hand. "Are you sure it's not because you miss being Shiho? Missing being able to climb to the top shelf? Missing being taken seriously? Missing... other adult activities?"
The car doors are welded shut. No one can get out.
Something's wrong with you, Bay. Something's very wrong with you.
It is precisely attacking Shirley's identity anxiety.
Once again, Haibara thought back to New York: a bar, eighteen-year-old Shiho Miyano, Margaux, the surprisingly gentle hands of Vermouth, and then the not-so-gentle...intensity that followed.
Tipsy scientist + dangerous beauty, who crossed the line first in the reflection of the wine glass?
"Then let me ask you again." Huiyuan pushed this fantasy out of her mind, choosing to ignore this provocative question and forcibly switching back to the spy war channel. "Was the encrypted message in the classified ads in the Mihua News newspaper sent by the organization?"
Translation: "If you keep talking in that yellow tone, I'll ignore you and get down to business." (But his face will definitely turn red)
A fight back. Interrupt emotional questioning with business questions. Professional.
Vermouth's stunningly beautiful, actress-level profile was expressionless: "What information?"
Oh? You really do care about the organization. You still care.
"Don't insult my intelligence." Huibara curled her lips, and the queen's domineering attitude returned, saying, "Kudo-kun has been investigating for several weeks. The passwords those people used are very similar to those used by the organization before."
My IQ goes up when I mention Conan, and my CPU goes overloaded when I talk about feelings.
“Similar doesn’t mean identical.”
Vermouth frowned, thinking, and said: "Maybe someone is using our methods to mislead people. Or maybe..."
Her voice gradually faded.
"Maybe something?"
Vermouth's expression turned sharp. "Maybe someone wants to drive away the remaining members. Set a trap or something."
Changing her expression in a second, professional. Switching from flirting mode to mission mode in an instant, this is what makes Vermouth so terrifying.
Clearing out? Insider? Is the organization about to undergo a major reshuffle?
Danger. Internal strife alert. Rum/Bourbon/Kilson, etc., with code names, are suspected of appearing.
"for what?"
That's a key question. Ai's core question: Who is the target of the trap? The FBI? An undercover agent? Or... you or me?
"Show it to everyone who's watching." Vermouth stood up suddenly. "Show me the information in the newspaper you mentioned."
The situation suddenly opened up.
Chinese translation: This is not a simple internal struggle, it is a "fireworks show" for intelligence agencies around the world to see.
The thought is terrifying. A winery version of the Truman Show?
The oppressive feeling when Sister Bei gets up: switching from flirting mode to killing mode in seconds.
Q: What is the most likely reason why Sister Bei suddenly wants to see encrypted information?
A. I really don't know, I'm afraid of making mistakes (Mommy fans are awakening)
B. The intelligence network was hacked and the dignity of the movie queen was challenged.
C. Take the opportunity to check how much information Ai and Kudo have (continue to extract intelligence).
D. Change the subject to hide the pounding of his heart caused by memories of New York.
Huibara hesitated for a moment, took out a tablet from the living room, and called up the electronic version of the classified ads collected by Conan, arranging them in chronological order.
The romance of science students, the sense of security of data geeks, and the Haibara-style love operation manual are online.
Tablet computer: Today I am also witnessing Mihua’s daily gossip.
Vermouth took it and began to study the documents. The cynical and charming mode of the movie queen was temporarily replaced by professionalism, which was an extremely cool contrast.
"This isn't from the organization," she finally said. "The code is similar, but it's flawed. It was done by an amateur."
Sister Bei is online, giving professional comments and diss-ing some amateur players. Her aura is two meters and eight.
"Who is that?"
"Someone who knows enough."
Bei Jie: Information is power, who understands this? Knowing too much will turn you into a supporting role or villain.
Lifting a strand of blonde hair from her ear, she stroked her chin, thinking, "Someone who wants attention."
Then he narrowed his eyes, a classic fox-like expression: "Or leave a record."
Huiyuan felt a chill run down her spine. "What kind of record?"
"It implies that the superficial business actions of the organization have nothing to do with the actual projects being carried out."
Vermouth raised her head, her expression extremely serious. “That might provide a basis for intervention by certain… law enforcement or intelligence agencies.”
Bayley: I'm not implying anyone, I'm just implying the FBI.
Law enforcement agencies: Thank you, Sister Bei, for giving us the KPI.
The implication was obvious, but Huiyuan still said it clearly: "You think someone is fabricating evidence to pave the way for a subsequent large-scale operation to justify it."
"Fabricating evidence"—a daily practice in the Conan world.
Old Mihua people, who hasn’t had something fabricated behind their backs?
"This isn't the first time," Vermouth said grimly. "For decades, the FBI has been trying to bring us down. They always come up with excuses."
Bayonetta: A year-end review of the FBI’s dark history.
"For decades" - Bayonetta's timeline, she has lived longer than the main characters.
FBI: We just want to bring you down, nothing else.
Huiyuan frowned: "Akai won't--"
After all, Huibara believes him now, but not completely.
"Wouldn't he?"
Vermouth's voice was soft, yet calm and clear: "For the greater good? To completely destroy the organization? To avenge a lost love?"
Then she smiled. "Men are willing to do anything for the justice they feel, Shiho. You must understand now."
The accusation against Akai felt wrong, but Haibara had no way to refute it for a moment.
Moreover, this sentence fits into a blind spot she had always had, that is, ever since Mingmei was murdered, she has been thinking about a plan to avenge her sister.
If you put yourself in his shoes, if Akai Shuichi's feelings for his sister are real, then he would definitely do something, and given Akai's usually deep personality, he probably wouldn't tell anyone.
The revenge plan crashes (spoiler alert)
Haibara: The tug of war between reason and emotion, Shura Field +1.
Moreover, this FBI agent doesn't mind treading into moral gray areas when necessary.
Ironically, Haibara herself has the same trait as Vermouth.
"Moral gray area" - the main color of Conan's world.
Bayonetta and Akai: You have your bottom line, and I have my flexibility.
"If you're right," Huibara said slowly, "then this information is bait. And Kudo-kun is analyzing it."
Haibara: The little detective is going to be tricked again.
"Bait" - Conan: Oh my, why did I become a fish again?
"What a complete fool." Vermouth shook her head and said with a smile: "This talented detective followed the clues and tracked him to exactly where others wanted him to go."
Bei Jie: Conan, there is only a clue between a genius and a fool.
"Talented detective" and so on, Sister Bay praised him with her mouth, but laughed in her heart.
A protective urge surged in Huibara: "I won't let him be taken advantage of."
Conan: Thank you, Haibara. You have protected me today.
"How noble," Vermouth whispered, but her tone lacked the usual sarcasm she had when she mentioned Conan. "But how do you plan to stop it without revealing what you know? Without revealing your source?"
Bayley's tenderness, limited edition.
This is Haibara’s core dilemma, she holds crucial information, but she can’t fully share it without revealing her past, her identity.
Sometimes, information is shackles.
Who doesn’t have a secret that cannot be told?
Huibara: It’s not that I don’t trust you, I just understand human nature too well.
She said coldly, "I'll find a way."
Vermouth looked at her with a little appreciation: "You are always like this, aren't you? Adapt. Survive. This is me-" Then she paused.
Only speak half of the truth.
Beneath the mask, there is a mutual understanding and respect among the same kind.
Huiyuan, what would you do in this situation?
A. Tell Conan the truth directly, no matter if it is exposed or not.
B. Operate in secret and bear all risks yourself.
C. Team up with Vermouth and attack with Double A.
D. Eat some dessert to calm down first. After all, a love-stricken brain needs sugar.
"You what?" Huiyuan asked.
“That makes you dangerous,” Vermouth added, her composed smile returning to her face. “Almost as dangerous as me.”
Bayonetta: You're dangerous? Me? If we add up our danger levels, Tokyo Tower would have to have explosion-proof glass.
This kind of comparison should have offended Huibara, but now that things have come to this,...
She was seen through by someone who understood the darkness in her heart, the calculations she had made, what she had been like in the past, and also vaguely what she was like now.
Haibara Ai's heartbeat mode: ON. Warning. Warning. Danger ahead, please slow down immediately, but the driver says the accelerator is locked, no one is allowed to get out.
The so-called "Stockholm" requires the kidnapper to look like Vermouth. Who can resist that?
Haibara: I feel like I'm being seen through. Why do I feel a little overwhelmed?
Vermouth lifted the hair from the back of her neck and said, "The man your sister likes is now guarding you like a shadow? I think, Shiho, you have to think about what he means to you."
It didn't say "the man who loves your sister", but "the man your sister likes", implying that Miyano Akemi is a single arrow, being used by Akai Shuichi to get close to the core of the organization and close to Shiho.
Akai Shuu clicked and stomped. OS: I'm not, I didn't, don't talk nonsense. (But the DNA protecting Huiyuan moved)
You're killing people, Bayonetta! You're targeting people where they're most concerned. She's ostensibly asking Akai, but in reality, she's saying, "Look, I'm the only one who's looking for you, Shiho, not your sister's meal replacement."
Haibara spun around, finding herself inches away from Vermouth. Despite her small stature, she refused to retreat.
With such a height difference, I feel like I’ll just turn around and bump into my arms.
The cutest height difference confrontation, the oppressive feeling instantly turned into a couple feeling. Ai-chan: I can't lose in momentum. Even if I have to look up.
If you don’t have height, you can make up for it with aura.
"I don't need anyone to protect me." Huiyuan's voice was a little tense. "I can take care of myself."
Vermouth just looked at Haibara quietly, as if she found the younger scientist's tsundere words quite amusing, and as if she already knew what to expect from this cold answer.
Sister Bei: The way you are stubborn is just like me when I was young.
The sound of rain outside the window suddenly became louder and louder, playing the third movement of this inevitable lily storm.
The sound of rain + lily storm = the atmosphere is maximized, and the BGM automatically plays "Secret of My Heart".
The rain in Beika Town is a cure for all unclear love relationships.
The look in Huibara's eyes reminded people of the first case she encountered when she had just become a child and escaped from the organization. She picked up the criminal's gun and shot with such ferocity and fluency.
Not only can she be indifferent, she can also shoot. Smooth and flowing is the heroine's aura.
"In this world full of wolves, how far can a young leopard foraging alone go?" Vermouth stood up and glanced out the window at the completely dark night. "Night is coming, little Shirley. You need a guide, or... a shelter."
Come, Shirley, do a multiple-choice question:
A. Join me, and together we'll overturn the night. B. Throw yourself into my arms, and the night won't catch up to you. C. Children make choices, adults want it all.
Having said that, she didn't say anything more, leaving the words unsaid, creating an ambiguous atmosphere.
"As for me, I naturally brought a little gift with me when I came to see you." Vermouth said softly, her tone filled with a gentleness that was hard to tell whether it was true or false. "After all, when visiting an old friend, you can't come empty-handed."
The gentleness that is hard to tell whether it is true or false is the standard of Miss Bayonet.
A slap in the face and a sweet date? This is high-end PUA... No, this is high-end gambling. I've learned nothing from it.
Gift blind guessing session:
1. The formula for the permanent antidote for APTX4869 (domineering behavior, but she seems to want this herself); 2. Gin’s embarrassing photos (best friend behavior); 3. A famous brand face cream (rich woman behavior); 4. Herself (unhuman behavior).
When faced with Vermouth's "gift", Ai Haibara will:
A. Retort with a venomous tongue: "Are you carrying a bomb?"
B. Accepting with tsundere attitude: "Hmph, I'll take it with all my heart."
C. Flirt back: "You are my greatest gift tonight."
D. Call the police directly: "Hello, Metropolitan Police Department? There's a dangerous woman here."
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