The Pirated Onmyoji of the Detective World

With a puff of smoke, Gin's face returned to its sinister expression.

Seeing Gin like this, Vodka actually felt relieved.

Based on his many years of experience working with Gin, Vodka knew very well what kind of expression his boss wore when he was at his most dangerous.

"Hmph, it's just that one little guy has been having a lot of ulterior motives lately!"

Gin snorted and then casually offered a brief explanation to Vodka.

His voice was devoid of intonation, so Vodka didn't understand the meaning behind Gin's words.

"It's Aragaki Yu. What did he do?" Vodka hesitated for a moment before continuing to ask.

Vodka asked this question because he had just faintly heard Aragaki Yu's voice on his older brother's phone.

Normally, vodka wouldn't ask Gin anything like that, mouth to mouth.

After all, the less you know about someone close to Gin, the safer you are!

What if one day Gin realizes he knows too much...

Otherwise, it would be better to strike first...

∑(O_O;)

Thinking of this, Vodka quickly shook his head to banish the dangerous thought from his mind.

However, since Gin didn't deliberately avoid answering the call, it means that the content of the conversation wasn't some deadly secret.

Gin glanced at Vodka, who was suddenly shaking his head, with some surprise, but he didn't think much of it.

If he really knew what Vodka was thinking, he might have already pulled out a gun and pointed it at Vodka.

Gin stared at the burning cigarette in his hand and said to Vodka.

"That guy, Yu Aragaki, not only embezzled my funds last time, but also..."

As expected, Gin was still holding a grudge about Aragaki Yu's fake injury and money-making scheme last time.

Although for him, this small amount of money was just a drop in the ocean, a trivial matter.

But what frustrated him most was that he had actually been fooled by that guy, Yuu Aragaki.

"hateful!"

In a fit of anger, Gin lost control of his hand and accidentally stubbed out his cigarette.

"..."

Vodka watched Gin's movements and couldn't help but secretly wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.

So...so scary!

Since you could anger my older brother to this extent...

Vodka couldn't help but silently mourn for Aragaki Yu in his heart.

"This time, I sent him to gather intelligence on Ishihammer Kojiro's competitors!"

"He actually killed the other person directly to save effort!"

"You see, I sent him to solve problems, not to deal with the people who created them!"

Gin muttered angrily as he tossed his phone to Vodka beside him.

"???"

Although he knew that his older brother had recently assigned a task to Yuu Aragaki, Vodka still didn't understand the meaning behind Gin's words.

He looked at Gin's phone screen with a puzzled expression, and after seeing the news on the webpage that was open, he couldn't help but widen his eyes.

[Shocking! Mr. Keitaro Izumo, the owner of a well-known jewelry store, was shot and killed on the Hokutosei Train...]

After reading the entire news article with a bewildered expression, Vodka carefully handed the phone back to Gin.

He hesitated for a moment and said, "But brother, didn't the news say that Keitaro Kumo was shot and killed by one of his shop's employees?"

"Hmph." Gin sneered at Vodka's question. "Do you think it's such a coincidence?"

"I had just sent that kid Yuu Aragaki to investigate Keitaro Izumo, and the next thing I knew, he was shot dead on the train by his own employee. The most crucial thing is that Yuu Aragaki was on that train at the time!"

As he spoke, a glint of wisdom flashed in Gin's eyes.

"B-Big brother! You mean, all of this was orchestrated by Aragaki Yu...!? He killed that Izumo Keitaro guy and then successfully pinned the blame on his employee?"

Vodka's expression clearly showed some surprise.

After all, Gin's words were completely unexpected.

He never imagined that Aragaki Yu would do something like this.

Vodka carefully recalled what Aragaki Yu looked like, and couldn't help but shudder.

He looks like an innocent-looking boy, but the things he does are surprisingly sophisticated.

It was even better than what a professional assassin like myself did.

"Hmm, perhaps." Gin nodded, his face still bearing that sinister smirk. "Even if he didn't kill the person himself, he's definitely involved in this whole affair!"

Perhaps because Yusaku Kudo said something to the police, news reports about this case did not mention certain people who appeared on the train.

After all, the police would naturally be happy to take all the credit for solving the case.

As for Miyano Akemi's report on Gin's mission, it was naturally embellished to some extent due to her own ulterior motives.

As for Ishizumi Kojiro, firstly, Gin himself didn't trust his words much.

Secondly, he was so drunk on the train on the day of the incident that he didn't know much about the case.

Therefore, Gin could only rely on his own reasoning and speculation to understand much of what happened on the train.

"That kid, Yuu Aragaki, seems like he's not simple!"

Once he realized what was going on, Gin's smile became even brighter.

Chapter 282 Boss, the Tequila is Gone

"However, elder brother!"

Just as Gin was lost in thought, Vodka spoke up again.

"Hmph?" Gin, whose train of thought had been abruptly interrupted by Vodka, looked up at him with some displeasure, a hint of murderous intent unconsciously creeping into his eyes.

"Big, big brother!" Vodka, realizing his precarious situation, was filled with regret.

But he knew very well that if he didn't say something quickly, he would probably leave a very unpleasant memory in Gin's mind.

He swallowed nervously and hurriedly explained, "B-Big Brother, I think we should try to think positively about what Shinju Yu did?"

"Ok?"

Gin looked at Vodka beside him in surprise, not quite understanding why Vodka would suddenly speak up for that guy, Yuu Aragaki.

"Could it be that Vodka and that kid secretly made some kind of deal behind my back?"

Thinking of this, Gin's eyes narrowed unconsciously as he looked at Vodka, and his hand unconsciously moved closer to the gun tucked at his waist.

"Brother, do you think that kid might be trying to prove his loyalty to us?"

However, what Vodka said next suddenly piqued Gin's interest.

"Oh, tell me?"

Gin's eyes lit up. He adjusted his seat, finding a comfortable position where he could face the vodka.

The tense atmosphere emanating from him finally eased.

Little did he know that he had just narrowly escaped death, Vodka analyzed with great seriousness: "Brother, do you think there's a possibility that after meeting Tequila, that kid Aragaki Yu had vaguely sensed part of the organization's nature, which is why he killed the target after completing our mission."

Noticing the serious look on Gin's face, Vodka analyzed the situation even more enthusiastically: "By doing this, he's telling us that he's ready to integrate into our group, while simultaneously handing you, Big Brother, leverage over his murderous acts! This is to prove his unwavering loyalty to you, Big Brother!"

"!!!"

Gin looked at the vodka in front of him with surprise, feeling quite taken aback.

I never expected that Vodka, who usually seems a bit dull, would analyze this issue so logically today!

If it weren't for Vodka's reminder, I would have almost missed something so important!

"Big brother, there are so many rats in the organization lately, and we have fewer and fewer trustworthy comrades."

At this point, Vodka finally revealed the purpose of his words: "But the fact that Aragaki Yu is so openly expressing his loyalty to you proves that he can be trusted. I think we can try to recruit him into the organization!"

(Aragaki Yu: Damn? I'd never want to join a distillery that's all water! Isn't my life of lying around and getting paid a monthly salary better than this? Vodka, you bastard! Listen to me, thank you...)

After listening to Vodka's words, Gin silently fiddled with the lighter in his hand, without directly responding to Vodka's suggestion.

Clearly, he hesitated on this point.

……

Just then, the phone screen that Vodka had placed on the table suddenly lit up.

Who would send the message at this time?

Gin hesitated before picking up his phone. After casually glancing at the messages on the screen, Gin's expression suddenly changed.