Stay away from Conan.

"okay, I get it."

It's unclear what exactly Gin and the person on the other end of the phone discussed. From Vodka's perspective, all they heard at the end of their call was Gin's cold reply before hanging up.

Just as Vodka was considering whether to inquire about the situation, Gin spoke up first:
The meaning above is already very clear—

"This matter cannot be left unresolved."

"Uh... um!"

Hearing Gin's tone, Vodka was initially taken aback, but then keenly sensed the killing intent within it. This was also an outcome that wasn't unexpected for Vodka himself.

After all, although the operation ultimately retrieved the memory card containing the organization's list of undercover agents, it resulted in heavy losses and an inexplicable attack by the FBI. If they didn't do something, not only would it damage the reputation of their own personnel, but the organization's authority would also be completely destroyed.

Gin then calmly continued:

"FBI...Akai Shuichi..."

As he uttered that name, the murderous intent in his voice intensified—

"It's not just Shuichi Akai."

“These FBI agents have to pay the price. They’ve been operating in Japan for so long, they should have been taken care of long ago.”

Vodka nodded in response, but didn't reply immediately. He thought for a moment, then asked with a puzzled look:
"Brother, that's true, but..."

Where are the FBI agents?

"We have received definite news from Vermouth's side."

With a cold smile, Gin said:

"We'll soon be able to pinpoint where these people are hiding..."

"And, the whereabouts of Kiel!"

Speaking of this, Vodka also remembered that Vermouth had been searching for Rena Mizunashi's whereabouts, and it seemed that she had made some progress in this matter.

"So that means..."

Vodka pressed on.

"I will continue to be in charge of the operation. Once the target's location is confirmed, it must be a fatal blow!"

Gin's eyes flashed with a cold, angry light. Clearly, continuing to let him plan the operation was a way for him to avenge his previous defeat.

Vodka didn't say anything more, he just nodded vigorously...

……

Beika Central Hospital

The night after the East Tower was strafed by an unidentified armed helicopter, Gao Yuan and Xiao Lan quietly met up at Beika Central Hospital.

Clearly, neither of them made any public announcement about Shinichi Kudo receiving treatment there, only saying that "Shinichi Kudo left again afterward as usual," thus uniformly deflecting police inquiries.

The police didn't inquire much about this issue, shifting their investigation focus elsewhere. Around this time, Takato and Ran arrived at Beika Central Hospital to visit Shinichi Kudo, whom Jodie had brought there.

Or perhaps it's more than just a visit.

As for Gao Yuan, he had already received an email from Shinichi Kudo during the day, saying that the FBI, represented by Judy and her team, also wanted to talk to him.

In this respect, Gao Yuan was not surprised. After all, his actions on the East Tower were bound to attract the attention of Judy and the others. Since this matter ultimately involved an organization, it was not surprising that the FBI would treat all participants in the incident with caution.

At least so far, the FBI's attitude has been relatively friendly, or perhaps... it's because the FBI, represented by Judy, can't openly conduct its operations in Japan.

Of course, the most likely reason is probably Shuichi Akai.
He had repeatedly used his mysterious identity, which was related to Akemi Miyano, to get Shuichi Akai to cooperate with his actions. This time, he had also appeared directly at the center of the incident. Following this line of inquiry, it was only natural that Shuichi Akai would suspect him.

Although he had Miyano Akemi impersonate him at the beginning to try to distract Shuichi Akai, there were still some doubts. Therefore, he looked for an opportunity to test him, and he was sure that Shuichi Akai would not let this opportunity pass.

Therefore, with this in mind, Gao Yuan had made various preparations to face the FBI agents he was about to confront.

And so, after Gao Yuan and Xiao Lan met at Beika Central Hospital, they exchanged a glance, said nothing more, and tacitly walked side by side toward the elevator in the inpatient department.

The fact that Shinichi Kudo was recuperating here was something that couldn't be revealed yet. Therefore, from the moment they entered the hospital, the two barely spoke, for fear that any careless words might be overheard by passersby and cause unnecessary trouble.

As for the room number where Shinichi Kudo was located, both of them already knew it, so they could just go straight there.

As the elevator doors opened, the two stepped inside, pressed their floor buttons, and the doors slowly closed.

However, just as the elevator doors were about to close, a hand suddenly reached in from the outside and got stuck between the two doors.

The door popped open again.

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry—"

As the elevator doors sensed someone's card and automatically reopened, a young man squeezed in sideways, his movements somewhat flustered, as if he had rushed to catch the elevator, appearing a bit reckless.

"Ah, I made it..."

After successfully entering the elevator, the person breathed a sigh of relief and sighed with relief.

Gao Yuan and Xiao Lan, who were present, were both surprised and puzzled by this person's arrival.

It's not peak time for people, why are you in such a hurry to get on this elevator?

This was the initial question that arose in Gao Yuan and Xiao Lan's minds, followed by a hint of suspicion. But soon, after they clearly saw the person's appearance, their thoughts changed—

"My Lord Yingyou?"

Quite unexpectedly, Xiaolan asked in surprise.

The young man, who had just recovered from his relief, turned around upon hearing Xiaolan's address. He adjusted his slightly slipped glasses, looked in Xiaolan's direction, paused for a moment, and then his face immediately showed surprise.

"Mouri-kun? What are you doing here?"

As expected, it was Hondo Eisuke.

Upon seeing the handsome, bespectacled high school boy before them, Gao Yuan and Xiao Lan each had different thoughts—

"I……"

Xiaolan smiled at first, about to answer, but then remembered that she couldn't reveal the purpose of her trip, so she quickly changed her answer and vaguely said:
"I've come to visit a friend. What about you?"

"Ah...me...me too..."

Hondo Eisuke was clearly taken aback for a moment, then hurriedly tried to find the right words:
"What a coincidence! I'm here to visit a friend too!"

When he said this, Hondo Eisuke's eyes were noticeably unfocused, as if he felt guilty.

Upon seeing this, Gao Yuan couldn't help but have some thoughts in his mind—

Why is Hondo Eisuke here at this time?
Did he come here to investigate Rena Mizunashi, or had he already discovered something and planned to stay here to find Rena Mizunashi hiding here? (End of Chapter)