So now.." the Blonde-haired man hesitated, "are you planning to undermine Shiratori?
Gin lifted his eyelid and glanced at him: "You're overthinking it."
At present, the crackdown on the Black Organization is being carried out with great intensity, the organization seems to be barely clinging to life. Many people believe that wiping out the Black Organization once and for all is only a matter of time.
But Gin was not optimistic about this.
He believed that with the concerted efforts of several organizations, they would certainly be able to deal a heavy blow to the Black Organization, but to think that this alone could completely destroy the organization.. it would be far too much to underestimate this organization that has occupied multiple different countries and possesses decades of history.
A centipede with a hundred legs will not die easily.
If they cannot be wiped out in one fell swoop.. then the remaining forces of the Organization will inevitably hide even deeper.
Gin does not worry about himself, he also has quite a bit of confidence in Midori.. It's just—
If it were Nana..
He would not underestimate the hatred of a dark organization that commits every possible evil—even if Nana was not heavily involved in it; likewise, he would not sit idly by while his love interest was in danger, bearing the weight of any potential retaliation.
Gin knew that Nani was never a weak girl; she had grown into a young woman capable of weathering any storm. Yet, whether it was Gin or Midori, they both still hoped the girl could lead a peaceful and stable life.
Rather than letting the remaining members of the Black Organization hide in corners unknown to him.. he would rather have someone capable of cooperation take charge and control this power.
Moreover, the Organization has connections in Europe.. It would be just the right opportunity to pave the way for them.
Why not?
And Vermouth.. was undoubtedly an excellent choice.
“You're right,” Heine nodded sincerely, but then she refused with a look of hesitation. “It's just, as you know, Vermouth is currently in the hands of the I. CPO.”
She felt triumphant inside, intent on squeezing a few more jabs at Gin; on the surface, however, he spread her hands helplessly and sighed softly, "So, if Sheila doesn't agree.."
Before he could even finish speaking, Heine saw Gin raise an eyebrow slightly, her gaze looking quite strange, which suddenly filled her heart with a sense of foreboding.
A familiar female voice came from behind, sweet and pleasant, clear and bright, like the tinkling of a spring, soul-stirring.
I agree.
Heine: ……
He's quick to pull the rug out from under him.
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Chapter 223: Chapter 204 You know Gin's next att..
Sheila's appearance was within Gin's expectations, but it was clearly not what Heine had hoped for.
Of course, it wasn't that Heine did not welcome Sheila; it was simply because she felt it was a pity to have lost an opportunity to tease Gin.
She gave a light cough to break the awkwardness, then moved aside to make room for Sheila.
No matter how many times one looks, Sheila's beauty remains at a level that can make one dizzy. Even though she wore no makeup today, leaving his complexion somewhat pale, those graceful eyes, as shimmering as autumn waters, were enough to make one lose themselves in that deep blue lake.
As luck would have it, the two people closest to his were also exceptionally handsome men, causing the onlookers' gazes to drift uncontrollably toward the three of them.
Gin frowned, gave Sheila a critical look, said simply:
Let's change locations.
Although the three men had to change their location due to Sheila's "diversion," considering the matter they were about to discuss.. it was indeed more prudent to move to a different place.
Sheila's agreement caught Heine by surprise, but thinking about it carefully, it didn't seem difficult to understand.
Her concerns were much like Gin's.
The Black Organization Mastermind has faintly surfaced; capturing him is not impossible. However, considering the organization's scale hidden within society, a desperate, all-out struggle seems like a bad idea.
Moreover, their battleground is in Japan. Even if they could wipe out all the members in Japan.. those forces far away in Europe and America would become a headache-inducing difficult problem.
Although the official stance was certainly that one could not "collude" with criminals, for Sheila, negotiation didn't seem like a bad option.
After all, she wasn't the type of person to follow the rules anyway.
—Otherwise, they wouldn't have had such a pleasant cooperation with Gin.
There were still many concerns and periods of adjustment to consider, but the general assessment was roughly this. And, for Heine, this situation was also quite profitable.
And besides, Vermouth is very tight-lipped, we have no obvious evidence to charge 'Chris Wynyard' as being 'Vermouth'.
Sheila spread her hands helplessly, then pointed her index finger downward. "Although the Shiratori incident could have his detained, it's hard to say if he'd serve several years in prison—Japan's sentencing can be said to be quite lenient."
As she spoke to this point, Sheila suddenly shuddered and let out a sneeze.
Heine frowned slightly, took off her coat to wrap it around her sister, then smoothed the collar for her.
The weather is indeed a bit cold today.
Sheila obediently accepted her Brother's kindness, putting on her Coat as she continued her statement, "Rather than staying in this awkward stalemate, we might as well make a deal."
Her fair skin-like white fingertips pressed against the tabletop, her nails scratching a faint mark into the wooden dining table that would be easily overlooked at a glance.
“That's about it,” Gin concluded, casting her gaze toward Heine, who appeared to have been almost convinced.
That being said.." Heine turned her head and asked hesitantly, "How can you guarantee that you can keep Vermouth under control?
“Vermath does have a weakness. So sometimes—" Gin did not answer directly, but instead hinted, "Threats are a very effective means."
For example, Mori Ran.
For example.. Kudo Yukiko.
..
Shiratori Midori scrutinized the man before him.
To be fair, she did not like Akai Shuichi.
It had nothing to do with what kind of person Akai Shuichi was. Even if Akai Shuichi were perfect from head to toe, inside and out, with a hundred virtues easily listed, the moment she thought of his relationship with Gin, she could find a hundred and one flaws, picking them out like nitpicking in an egg.
It was pure, naked Venting anger.
This was not just the anger of a fake girlfriend fan facing a love rival, but also the frustration of Midori as a hardcore Gin fan(?).
However, as a former trainee for the Black Organization, Shiratori Midori understood one thing deeply: one must not let emotions overcome reason. Therefore, she maintained an objective mindset for the time being, facing Akai Shuichi in a calm state.
As expected, it still feels unpleasant..
Fortunately, for the time being, she could manage to maintain a semblance of calm, while also mentioning the reason for her proactive invitation today.
She flashed a faint smile; her pale lips gave her a touch of fragility, but her clearly cool and sharp eyes lent her a warrior-like resilience.
Akai Shuichi found it somewhat amusing.
Ever since he learned of Shiratori Midori's identity, he had taken some interest in this girl—not because of Midori himself, but because of Gin.
He believed that Shiratori Midori's attitude toward him was the same.
Although Akai Shuichi did not know the details of those old matters, she could more or less guess the general idea. Furthermore, ever since Resurrecting Midori, Gin had no longer kept those past events a complete secret.
Of course, he would not underestimate Shiratori Midori; whether it was his own abilities or his feelings for Gin, she was worthy of his respect.
It was just that..
After all, Shiratori Midori was too young.
This certainly did not refer to his actual age. It was just that, to the current Akai Shuichi, a girl who had been sleeping for a full ten-plus years was indeed far too immature.
"Have you been doing well at the I. CPO?" Akai Shuichi spoke first, breaking the silence.
His tone was very calm, without a trace of malice, if one looked closely, there was even a hint of kindness.
This caused Shiratori Midori to soften as well.
She was not a harsh person, besides, this was not her first meeting with Akai Shuichi. Even though there were still some grievances, they could at least manage to speak calmly.
"It's okay," she replied.
After the opening remarks broke the ice, the atmosphere finally became less stiff.
Akai Shuichi quietly looked at the girl in front of her, waiting for her to speak—after all, she was the one who had initiated this Invitation.
“I guess you probably don't really want to see me.” Midori couldn't help but let out a small laugh, saying with some helplessness, “I don't really want to see you either.”
Her words were blunt, but.. it was the truth.
I think I.." Shiratori Midori paused, his Right hand waving restlessly in the air to relieve his nervousness, "I think I understand the relationship between you and Gin.
She tilted her head and sighed, "Although I personally am not very willing, I have always supported his ideas.."
At this point, Shiratori Midori suddenly felt a bit of dryness in his throat. He was planning to drink something to relieve the awkwardness when his eyes caught sight of the Milk beside him, then he instantly fell into silence.
She lifted her gaze and gave Akai Shuichi a helpless glare, while that person gave a seemingly nonchalant smile—a smile that was extremely light and faint.
Fine, Shiratori Midori thought: Although this guy doesn't look very pleasing to the eye, I feel.. it's not that he's very hateful.
She said without changing her expression, "As for your business, whether it is a serious relationship or just some casual flirting.. in the end, it really has nothing to do with me."
After retorting nonchalantly, Midori said seriously, "However, I must ask one thing."
A sense of seriousness unlike anything seen before appeared in the Girl's green eyes, lending her entire being a trace of sharp decisiveness. Even though she was nearly ten years less experienced than Akai Shuichi, at this moment, her aura was overwhelming and not to be underestimated.
Do you know what Gin's next plan is?
“Or perhaps—” Shiratori Midori drew out the end of his sentence, "What are your plans next?"
..
Just as Akai Shuichi said, Shiratori Midori actually had no intention of getting involved in the grudge between Gin and Akai Shuichi.