Ke Xue: He mastered the steel-cutting divine skill at the start.

"Boss, after my repeated confirmations, the FBI has not found any clues so far, and is still running around like headless flies."

A deep, slightly hoarse voice came from the other end of the phone, like sandpaper being rubbed, carrying an uncomfortable feeling as if it were scraping metal.

“Very good. Shuichi Akai’s strength is undeniable. Before he was exposed, he was already Gin’s partner. That’s why the damage he caused was so severe.”

As you know, Gin is extremely concerned about this. He desperately wants to punish the traitor himself, but I haven't agreed. Do you know why?

Qianying's expression hardened. No question from the BOSS was one that could be answered easily; a careless answer could very well lead to unforeseen consequences.

So she thought about it carefully and organized her thoughts before giving her answer.

"In my opinion, anyone who has caused losses to the organization, whether actively or passively, should be re-examined, and neither Gin nor I will be an exception!"

"Hahaha"

A burst of laughter came from the other end of the phone; the sound wasn't unpleasant, but rather very cheerful.

"That's true. Anyone who causes damage to the organization will be re-examined. As you know, in the last ten years or so, many international forces have set their sights on us. If we want to continue to hide in the shadows, we need to be even more cautious."

Gin is indeed a top-tier figure in the organization, but the organization's existence has never relied on emotional trust, not even for him.

This beautiful figure is none other than Vermouth.

Hearing those words sent a chill down her spine.

He thought to himself, "Sure enough, for him, feelings have always been superfluous."

The voice continued, "Overall, you did a good job. I have given Gin instructions that this matter is over and done with. Your authority within the organization will be at the same level as Gin's."

Vermouth's eyes lit up. The reason she had gone to such lengths to eliminate Shuichi Akai was for this, and now she had finally gotten it!

"Oh, right, there's one more thing. It seems you've found an outside helper to complete this task."

Vermouth replied without hesitation, “Boss, this person is a master I found in the black market. If the organization needs him, I can invite him to join. However, he is very mysterious and has not revealed all his information, even to me. Moreover, this guy is extremely dangerous.”

"It was indeed very dangerous. Even you couldn't grasp all the information? He seems to be a very interesting fellow. You actually encountered someone who could potentially reach the extraordinary realm. You are quite lucky."

"The extraordinary realm?"

This was a word Vermouth had never heard before, and she couldn't help but feel curious.

Judging from this term, the "extraordinary realm" should specifically refer to certain powerful individuals, and that kid Miyazaki Yu has already reached that level.

The person didn't explain, but instead gave a soft hum.

"Alright, the extraordinary realm is not a realm you can touch. It is a taboo in the eyes of ordinary people. Seeking it rashly will bring unpredictable risks."

The partner you found, while not yet at the extraordinary level, is very close in strength. You can try to build a friendship with him. If he needs help, I will allow you to mobilize some of the organization's resources.

This statement secretly surprised Vermouth.

The organization has abundant resources and secret bases in many countries and regions. Why would it use such resources just to win over one person?

However, she also appreciated Miyazaki Yu's good qualities.

The benefits of having a sharp sword in hand are simply unimaginable.

All I need to do is sit comfortably in the sunset, sipping sweet red wine, as if on vacation, and I can easily complete a task that used to require a great deal of effort.

She disliked killing deep down, but circumstances never take into account a person's likes or dislikes.

"I understand, I will definitely do my best."

On the other end of the phone, the mysterious figure nodded slightly.

"In that case, let's stop here. You can take a good rest for a while. There shouldn't be any missions assigned to you within the next six months."

After hanging up the phone, Vermouth couldn't help but smile.

“That’s great. I’ve achieved all my goals. Now that I have this time, I can finally plan my time properly. I’ve been using the identity of Sharon Vineyard for too long. I need to gradually transition to the identity of Chris Vineyard.”

Her gaze fell upon the enormous floor-length mirror, and she fell into deep thought.

Chapter Ninety-Eight: Gin's Actions

A black Porsche 356A was parked at the end of the alley.

The car was completely dark, with only two points of light flashing: one was a burning cigarette, and the other was an indicator light from a listening device.

Two figures in black sat inside the car. One, a tall, thin man with silver hair, was smoking. His gaze was somber and cold, his dark green pupils flashing with a beast-like ferocity in the darkness.

The identities of these two men are self-evident; they are Gin and his henchman Vodka.

At this moment, Vodka listened carefully to the sound coming from the headphones, occasionally glancing at Gin's profile, revealing a hesitant expression.

"Hmph, just say what you have to say, don't hesitate!"

Vodka's expression changed drastically upon hearing Gin's reprimand.

"Big brother, I still have a bit of an unease. If it were just Vermouth, it wouldn't be so bad, but this is a conversation between Vermouth and the Boss. What if the Boss finds out we're eavesdropping on his conversation..."

Clearly, they were using listening devices to eavesdrop on Vermouth's conversation with the organization's boss, a truly audacious act.

Gin had always been loyal, but now that he had done such a thing, even though Vodka was his loyal subordinate, he couldn't help but feel extremely uneasy.

After all, as a senior member of the organization, he deeply understood the terror of the BOSS.

Moreover, if discovered, Gin might escape death, but he himself would certainly become a cold corpse.

Gin, of course, knew where his fear lay, and snorted coldly.

"I only installed a listening device at that woman's temporary residence. I wasn't monitoring the BOSS. This little overstepping of authority won't cause any serious consequences. What I really want to know is who this person who is cooperating with Vermouth is!"

That's right, the reason Gin went to such lengths was ultimately to find out Miyazaki Hayao's identity.

Vermouth was given the task, but Gin scoffed at it.

As Shuichi Akai's former partner, he knew all too well how terrifying the other man was.

A newcomer to the organization was able to pass all kinds of tests in a short period of time, stand out from many elites, and even deceive his own eyes!

This is something Gin absolutely cannot tolerate!

He always took pride in his loyalty and made great contributions to the organization, earning the appreciation of the organization's top leadership and becoming a powerful figure within the organization.

But it was because of Shuichi Akai that everything he had worked so hard to build began to crack!

The boss dispatched a secret team from within the organization to audit everything about him.

The secret group, directly under the BOSS, was an extremely formidable force within the organization. Even he felt a slight sense of fear at that time.

Those people were completely devoid of emotion, as indifferent as stubborn rocks.

The result was that Gin did not overstep any boundaries, and he regained trust.

However, for Gin, this was an indelible humiliation and something that had to be resolved!

So he kept waiting, waiting for Vermouth to fail. After all, Shuichi Akai was extremely powerful. Now he had become one of the mid-level FBI agents and could mobilize a large number of American agents, which was enough to confront the organization head-on!

Although Vermouth, a woman who believes in mysticism, is not weak, and even her cunning and methods are among the best in the organization's many cadres.

However, Gin still didn't believe that she could handle Shuichi Akai.

In fact, if Miyazaki Hayao hadn't suddenly appeared and joined the operation, Akai Shuichi wouldn't have died at all, and would have instead severely injured Vermouth.

This is why Gin once again proved his abilities within the organization, making it clear that only his intervention could eliminate Shuichi Akai.

However, Gin did not expect that things would take an unexpected turn. Vermouth not only succeeded, but she did it exceptionally well.

Not only did they successfully punish the traitor Shuichi Akai, but they also intimidated the FBI, letting them know how terrifying the Black Organization was and that rashly confronting the organization would have unimaginable consequences!

This kind of deterrence is the most successful aspect!

In fact, they did achieve their goal. After their detailed investigation yielded no results, the FBI began to back down from the Black Organization.

After all, the clues to the Black Organization have been completely cut off in Shuichi Akai's hands, and it is almost impossible to find their shadow in the darkness again.

The investigation into the Black Organization has thus come to a temporary standstill.

This greatly surprised Gin, which made him take it seriously and want to find out the details of the whole thing.

However, the whole thing was orchestrated by Vermouth, who later meticulously erased all traces, making the investigation extremely difficult.

Finally, one useful piece of information was that the person who cooperated with Vermouth was extremely powerful and provided her with significant assistance.

This led Gin to the key point, which is why he started the wiretapping.

"Big brother, it's starting!"

Vodka was still feeling uneasy when he suddenly heard a voice coming from the earpiece, and he quickly handed the earpiece over.

After Gin took it, the conversation between Vermouth and the Boss was heard. However, there must have been some kind of interference device in Vermouth's room. Although it was possible to listen in, the sound was intermittent, and only a few words could be heard.

However, one particular word sent shivers down Gin's spine, and his dark green pupils suddenly contracted.

"Transcendent Realm!"

Unlike Vermouth, he clearly knew the word.

"So that's how it is. This woman actually found someone like this to work with!"

Years ago, he had witnessed that power firsthand, a power that transcended mortals. It was precisely because he had seen that power that Gin became the person who despised everything he was today!

"Big brother??"

Vodka was inexplicably frightened when he saw Gin's uncertain expression after he took off his headphones.

"I'm fine, Vodka. I never expected this woman to have such an opportunity. It seems I really underestimated her in the past. But..."

There were some things he didn't say. People who possess extraordinary powers do exist, but such people are almost unrestrained, and only the power of the state can restrain their actions.

Even if Vermouth were to befriend someone like that, she could never recruit him to her own service!

After a brief moment of thought, he had already made up his mind.

"This matter ends here, Vodka, do you understand?"

Vodka was puzzled. This matter had damaged his brother's reputation, and he should have investigated it thoroughly. However, after overhearing the conversation between the BOSS and Vermouth, he made this decision. What exactly did the two of them say?

However, he also knew that if he wanted to live a long life, he couldn't be too curious about certain things; this was the only way to survive.

“I understand, brother. I will pretend this never happened. I have stayed in the base all day and have not come out.”

Gin nodded in satisfaction. Although this underling was a bit slow, his advantage was that he was obedient enough to carry out his orders without question, which was very important!

"Let's go, we still have a lot to do."