give it all to miss machima

He even had to play along...

But... this guy is someone you absolutely cannot disobey.

Therefore, she nodded to Akemi Miyano:

“Ms. Mingmei, I can assure you that what I am about to say is true—after that minor conflict with Machima, the organization did initially have your sister under control, but... she later found a chance to escape and remains missing to this day.”

Akemi Miyano immediately became anxious. She had been brought out by Machima today because she was so happy to hear that Machima had news of her new sister, but...

"What about Shiho now..."

“During those days, both our organizations and Miss Aphrodite were thrown into great chaos during our internal struggle. She probably doesn’t know yet that Miss Aphrodite is not dead, so… Shiho Miyano must have gone into hiding.”

Mingmei quickly looked at Machima with questioning and pleading eyes, and the latter nodded:

"Vermouth is a trustworthy person; she won't lie to me."

"..."

Vermouth's lips almost twitched. What she said... was indeed true. I would never lie to you, nor would I dare to.

"So... how do we find Shiho next?"

Here it comes, the main event.

Following the "script" that Machima had told her two nights earlier, Vermouth began to fabricate her lines with a serious expression:

"It would be best... not to launch a major operation, but to conduct a clandestine search. As for the organization, although I've tried my best to mediate, many officers still want to continue the war against Miss Aphrodite. We're currently evenly matched, therefore..."

"I'm not afraid of those guys."

Machima calmly shook her head, interrupting her:

"They failed to kill me in their last ambush, so they'll do the same again."

Belle Miyano Akemi looked at Makima with a slight sob in her eyes, while Belle Mode, standing beside her, suppressed her own expression and, with flawless acting skills, pretended to look at Makima with some displeasure:

"Don't say that too soon. Have you forgotten how you almost died last time? That kind of secret medicine can't save you every time."

She glanced at Machima's stand-in on the other side of the venue.

"Now that you're in this state, you can only use a stand-in to fool the organization and those opportunists who have no loyalty whatsoever... And once your current state and the secret drug you have are exposed, do you know how crazy your enemies will become?"

Machima shook her head:

"That was just one of the Miyano couple's legacies, and it is no longer possible to reproduce it."

"Hmph, I believe that, but what about the others?"

Vermouth gave a mocking smile:

“I believe that, but what about the others? So, until you are fully recovered, I suggest you be careful. Otherwise, if you die, I, the traitor of this organization, will also suffer.”

Machima nodded and continued to hold Minmei's hand.

"I will use all my resources to find Shiho. As for the organization, you must tell me immediately if you have any news... Akemi, let's go."

Watching Makima leave with Mingmei by her side, Vermouth breathed a sigh of relief—she had finally managed to fool her. It seemed that Makima was quite satisfied with her performance; at least she wouldn't be given a reason to be raped.

but……

I have a feeling... Machima's smile just now was a little strange.

Vermouth looked around.

Is there something she hasn't noticed?

Chapter 171 is too bad, it's really too bad!

In a daze, when Haibara came to her senses, she found herself being pulled into a corner by Conan.

Conan looked at her with concern and asked:

"What happened? What's the relationship between that girl and Machima? You saw her looking like she'd lost her soul? She almost caught the attention of that Thousand-Faced Witch you mentioned."

Haibara came to her senses, remained silent for a while, and finally told Conan.

“She…is Machima, and…she also has…my older sister…”

"……what?"

Conan was shocked, not knowing whether he was shocked by Makima's changed appearance or by the fact that Shiho's sister was also suspected of becoming Makima's new love interest.

Are you... sure?

"Of course I'm sure!"

Haibara glared at him.

“I can’t be wrong, Machima… her disguise skills are even more powerful than the Thousand-Faced Witch’s, and she’s used that look before, but…”

The scene of Makima kissing her sister was so shocking that it took Haibara so long to realize what was happening.

"Wait...why does her body look like it's shrunk!?"

No matter how much a person's face changes, can their bones change? That's impossible... uh...

and many more……

Upon further thought, Haibara realized—it wasn't impossible, after all, she herself had taken APTX4869 and become the way she is now!?

But then another question arises: APTX series of secret drugs are extremely toxic. Whether they shrink you or kill you directly depends entirely on your luck. Why would Machima take such a risk to take the drugs?

Recalling the image of her collapsing covered in blood, and the bandages under Machima's clothes, Shiho Miyano had a guess.

Could it be... that Machima's subordinates used a secret medicine to save her after that?! After all, APTX can cause almost all of a person's cells to regress to the state of infancy... and the reason Machima doesn't recognize her is...

For a moment, Haibara's eyes lit up again.

"No, I have to go find my sister!"

She didn't know what was going on with Machima, but... no matter what, she trusted her sister! Even if...

Even if something might have happened between her sister and Machima while she was away...

But... that must be Machima's fault!

Correct!

That guy was a perverted, shameful scumbag who was in heat 25 hours a day!

Haibara would bet that she had secretly thought more than once about tricking both sisters into bed!

Besides! My sister and I are both straight! How could we suddenly become gay!?

My sister has always been a gentle person. It must be that Machima guy who used some kind of coercive method on her—just like he did to her back then!

Thinking of this, Haibara went from being completely dejected to gritting her teeth in an instant.

That wretched, damned Machima!

Fine, they won't come looking for me! Fine, they won't recognize me after I've shrunk!

He actually managed to trick his older sister into marrying him too!

She dared to ask Mingmei for a kiss in public! She didn't even dare to think about what she might do in private!

That guy... does he want me and my sister to serve him from now on?!

What did she take them for?!

Haibara immediately turned around angrily and headed towards the venue, only to find that Makima was gone, but her Stand was still there.

Conan shrugged: "They just left. Your sister pushed Machima's wheelchair away. Should we chase after them?"

"Of course!"

Seeing that not long ago Haibara had repeatedly warned him how dangerous the organization was and kept advising him to be careful, but now looked like she was in a hurry to catch a heartless man, Conan was speechless for a moment.

Since Machima now has a visible stand-in, there seems to be no need for her to bring any other security personnel. Relying on her usual elementary school-girl cuteness, tracking her is not difficult.

Using the excuse that "the white-haired lady in the wheelchair left something behind," they successfully inquired with the hotel staff about the direction the two had gone.

"An indoor swimming pool? What are they doing there at this time of day?" Conan asked, puzzled.

Hui Yuan was slightly taken aback, then his face darkened instantly, and he even started grinding his teeth.

Ma, Qi, Ma!!!

You absolutely mustn't be...!!!

The two hurried there, only to find the gate locked and two maids standing at the entrance to the indoor swimming pool.

Conan, relying on his elementary school appearance that would not arouse suspicion, pretended to be going to play, only to be told that the pool was temporarily booked and not open to the public.

Back beside Haibara, Conan shrugged strangely:

"Looks like we'll have to wait here. They should be out soon, but... Machima's still wrapped in bandages, why did she take your sister to the swimming pool?"

What are you going to do?! That bastard is obviously going to sleep with my sister... cough cough!!

Haibara felt like she was about to go crazy with anger!

"No, we can't wait! I have to get in! Kudo! Think of something quick!"

"What can I do? I can only wait and see..."

Conan took Shiho for another walk around the area and soon found a ventilation duct that looked like it led to the swimming pool—adults definitely couldn't fit through it, but the two kids would be fine.

Okay, let's start with—

Haibara grabbed Conan and said, "No! Don't get involved this time, I'll go by myself!"

"Huh? Are you kidding me? Why would I..."

Conan, who had initially wanted to retort, could only swallow hard when he saw the fierce glint in Haibara's eyes.

"But...it might be dangerous..."

If we don't go soon, my sister will be starving!

After repeatedly emphasizing that this was her own business and instructing Conan not to follow, Shiho crawled into the ventilation duct and started climbing inside.

After a while, she finally found the exit—it connected to the swimming pool's shower room, and judging from the water stains on the floor and the lingering steam, it seemed that someone had just used it.

Furious, Shiho lowered her feet and cautiously made her way outside. After taking only a few steps, she heard two very familiar voices.

"Is this... okay?"

"Um...please...please continue..."

—!?

Ai Haibara was struck dumb!

With trembling hands, she leaned against the corner of the wall and carefully peeked out, little by little, and soon saw the two people entwined on the lounge chairs by the pool.

Machima kept her eyes tightly closed, gritting her teeth as she endured, while her sister on top of her was lost in the moment, savoring and playing her instrument.

Her sister... actually...

And even the one who's attacking!?

Even she didn't do that kind of thing to Machima!!!

How could they?!

Just as Haibara was about to rush out and confront the two people, she heard her sister let out a sob.

"what happened?"

While sensing Shiho in the corner, Machima hugged Akemi and asked in a low voice that both of them could hear.

"I...I was just...worried about Shiho..."

"...!???"

Listening to her sister's words, Haibara forced herself to calm down, then pulled her head back and listened carefully.

"She...is alone out there again..."

Mingmei's voice had a distinct sob in it.

"I'm afraid she... will encounter danger again, just like last time..."

Machima lifted Mingmei's chin, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and looked at her with incredibly tender eyes:

"Could you tell me more? What kind of person is Shiho... after all..."