Isn't it very scientific to use the Death Note to kill people?

Seeing his confidence, Vermouth said nothing more.

She took a deep breath, preparing to turn around and leave the cramped space.

However, Lin Jiashu called out to her.

"and many more."

Vermouth paused, turned to look at him, and looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"You don't actually think I asked to come to the restroom just to deliver some urgent message, do you?"

"..."

A very faint gasp came from the woman's side.

I'm ashamed that I insisted on competing with Bourbon to "keep an eye on him".

Lin Jiashu walked slowly to the toilet.

Vermouth stood not far behind him, arms crossed, watching him calmly the entire time. She made no attempt to avoid suspicion, as if she were supervising a prisoner who might try something funny.

Sensing her gaze, Lin Jiashu turned her head slightly and teased, "You don't have to stare so intently, do you?"

"What, can't pee when people are watching?" Vermouth scoffed. "Need me to 'shh' for you a few times?"

"Okay, then I'll trouble you. If you can, it would be nice to help me with this."

Vermouth nearly fainted upon hearing this.

But she didn't show any weakness, only gave a slightly annoyed smile: "If you really need it, of course I can 'help'."

Let's forget about it then...

If I were to ask her for help, it might hurt a lot.

Lin Jiashu did not pursue this dangerous topic further.

The only sound in the cramped space was the faint sound of flowing water.

A moment later, Lin Jiashu tidied his clothes, turned around and walked to the sink to slowly wash his hands.

Vermouth's gaze followed him constantly.

"By the way, did you report the existence of this system to that gentleman?"

"...You really can't hide anything from me."

"What did you tell him?"

"I acknowledged to him that the technology was indeed quite advanced, and also stated that this technology was a Pandora's box that should never be opened..."

"So, his appearance has indeed changed to a completely different age from his actual age?"

"you--"

"There's nothing strange about it."

Vermouth had not revealed Karasuma Renya's current situation to Hayashi Yoshiki, which is why she was so taken aback by Hayashi Yoshiki's assertion.

"'The Pandora's box that should not be opened' ultimately means that the other party is also at risk of being harmed... Is it because they are worried that someone will use his old photos to find his current self? Based on this, it is not hard to guess that his appearance and age are problematic."

"..."

Although she wanted to say that the more she knew, the more dangerous it was, she chose to remain silent when considering the other party's purpose.

“I understand that you are still afraid and lack confidence... but I hope that when the time comes, you can be more decisive.”

"...Let's see if you can do that."

Vermouth's response only elicited a smile from Yoshiki Hayashi.

It was indeed a good thing for Lin Jiashu that the man went into hiding.

At least this way, he can hide behind the scenes and control the organization without anyone questioning that the boss has been replaced.

As the two emerged from the restroom one after the other, Amuro Tooru, who was waiting outside, immediately cast a sharp glance at them.

He leaned against the wall of the passageway, his eyes scanning back and forth between them with undisguised scrutiny.

“This trip to the restroom took quite a while, Cointreau, Vermouth.”

Amuro Tooru acted like a dutiful member of the organization, trying to find any trace of conspiracy in the expressions and actions of the two men.

Thinking of how the two of them were unaware that the other was a traitor (undercover agent) and were scheming against each other, Lin Jiashu's smile remained unchanged: "Sorry, it was a bit awkward to be watched from behind, so it took me a while."

Vermouth responded with a soft hum.

Amuro Tooru will not really press the issue to the very end.

the other side

At the Suzuki Resort Hotel on Hachijojima Island, Ai Haibara, who had spent the day at sea, lay on her bed, deep in thought.

Ayumi, who was beside him, had already fallen asleep.

But at this moment, all she could think about was Conan's warning—he had confirmed that the kidnapping case that occurred in the Pacific buoy was the work of the Black Organization, and realizing that there were Black Organization members active around, he hoped that Haibara would return to Beika Town with the children first thing tomorrow morning.

Cointreau has been missing for a day...

So it really is related to the organization's affairs?

Forget it.

Anyway, that guy won't be honest with me, so I'll just leave here first thing tomorrow morning.

Just as Ai Haibara decided to stop thinking and was about to fall asleep, a sudden chill gripped her.

The organization's people... are approaching!

When the radar sensed the approaching presence, Ai Haibara's face turned ashen.

Chapter 84: If you do that, I'll kill you.

Faced with the well-prepared Vodka and Binga, Ai Haibara, filled with fear, was unable to mount any effective resistance.

With no police around and no reliable help in sight, and with the night deep and everyone off guard, Ai Haibara, fearing she might implicate Ayumi in the same room... or even others, opened the door, attempting to slip away and hide, only to be caught red-handed by Binga.

After smothering the child with a towel soaked in ether, the two immediately left the Suzuki Resort Hotel.

Although he was unexpectedly chased and beaten by a high school girl along the way, Vodka, who recognized the girl as one of Cointreau's men, dared not do anything. After a lot of effort, he and Binga escaped and finally brought the unconscious Ai Haibara back to the submarine. They locked her and Naomi Algent in a separate room inside the submarine and carefully locked the door.

He breathed a sigh of relief after doing all this.

Upon encountering Rena Mizunashi, who happened to be there to join the fun, Vodka couldn't help but remark, "Did you see that? That kid really looks like Sherry."

“There is some resemblance, but I’m not very familiar with Sherry. Can you confirm that it really is Sherry?” Rena Mizunashi asked curiously.

"I don't know, but my older brother will be able to tell when he comes."

"...I heard Gin is very persistent about Sherry."

After all, he was a guy who ran away from his older brother's command.

Vodka didn't dare to expose his older brother's secrets. He didn't answer Rena Mizunashi's question, but seeing that she didn't seem to care much, he lowered his voice and asked, "How's Cointreau doing? Has he done anything unusual while I was away?"

Rena Mizunashi shook her head, her tone flat: "He was very quiet the whole time. He sat there reading and didn't contact anyone. Except for going to the bathroom once, which Vermouth was watching, he didn't leave his seat." She pointed to Yoshiki Hayashi, who was sitting on the sofa in the rest area not far away, leisurely turning the pages of a book.

Vodka felt somewhat relieved upon hearing this.

As long as Cointreau doesn't pull any tricks, everything will be clear once the big brother arrives.

But considering that it would take his older brother about ten hours to get here from Germany and that he would be in the same space as Jundu, he decided to go and tell him in person.

He walked to the sofa and stood there somewhat awkwardly. Lin Jiashu, however, seemed engrossed in the world of the book and did not immediately look up at him.

“Um… Cointreau.” Vodka cleared his throat, his tone a little cautious, “We brought that brat back… Binga knocked her out with ether, but she wasn’t seriously injured.”

Lin Jiashu turned a page of his book without looking up, and simply replied, "Yes, thank you for your hard work."

Vodka licked his slightly dry lips.

Jundu's calmness made him carefully choose his words: "Whether she is Sherry or not... we'll find out when my brother arrives."

He paused, observing Lin Jiashu's reaction, and seeing that the other party remained calm, he continued in a somewhat admonitory tone: "Well, what I wanted to say was that if she really is Sherry... Jundu, you should... you should quickly admit your mistake to your older brother... after all, your older brother has always valued you very much, Jundu."

Vodka was absolutely right when he said that.

In his limited understanding, Gin's tolerance for Cointreau was already quite high. If Cointreau were willing to back down, there might still be room for things to turn around.

He really didn't want to see these two people, whom he somewhat respected, completely break off relations.

Upon hearing this, Lin Jiashu finally looked up from the book in his hand. He seemed to have heard something interesting and looked up at Vodka with a smile.

"Don't talk nonsense, Vodka. Gin is not one to show mercy. Whether it's you or me, once he confirms our betrayal, we'll only face his bullets. But then again, didn't I tell Gin this a long time ago?"

"...What did you say?"

“I’ve told him more than once that I’ve helped him find a new version of Sherry.”

His smile remained unchanged, but his eyes were so calm that they sent chills down your spine.

Vodka opened his mouth, looking at Lin Jiashu's matter-of-fact expression, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond.

All the prepared remarks he had prepared were stuck in his throat, leaving him only with a sense of bewilderment and an even more ominous premonition—was Jundu... insane, or was he truly fearless?

Lin Jiashu had already leaned back in his chair and returned his gaze to the book, as if the conversation just now was merely a minor interlude.

The absolute composure he exuded created an extremely eerie contrast with the increasingly tense atmosphere of waiting inside the submarine.

Vodka silently stepped back a few paces, subconsciously touching his phone in his pocket, hoping that Gin would arrive soon.

At this moment, Amuro Tooru stood up from his seat.

"My mission is complete. I have no interest in staying in this tin can smelling the engine oil anymore. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now."

Vodka, already annoyed, simply waved his hand and said, "Whatever."

Amuro Tooru walked towards the exit, but paused slightly just before stepping out of the hatch. He turned back and looked at Hayashi Yoshiki, who was still reading, a playful smile curving his lips: "Gin should arrive tomorrow evening, right? I'm really looking forward to the result, Jundo."

Lin Jiashu looked up from the book and returned his relaxed smile: "Yes, I'm looking forward to it too. Be careful on the road, Bourbon."

"What, did you think I'd be as apprehensive as Vodka, fearing you might have orchestrated some unexpected event?"

Amuro Tooru gave a soft snort, said no more, and turned to leave the submarine.

Vodka felt he had absolutely no face left.

These guys really don't know anything!

Vermouth suddenly chuckled, swaying gracefully as she sat down opposite Lin Jiashu, resting her chin on her hand as she looked at him: "Your assistant's gone, aren't you going to check on that little girl locked up inside? She must be terrified to wake up and find herself in a place like this." Her tone carried a mischievous glint in her eyes.

Lin Jiashu slowly turned another page of the book without looking up: "Don't do anything unnecessary, Vermouth. If she finds out that I'm in cahoots with the people who kidnapped her, my carefully cultivated image will completely collapse... That would be so hurtful."

“Hehe,” Vermouth laughed even more heartily, as if she had heard something extremely interesting. “Doesn’t that sound… interesting? What if she really is just an ordinary little girl, and the look of disbelief on her face when she discovers that the adult she has always trusted is actually a villain?”

Lin Jiashu finally raised his head and looked at Vermouth, still smiling: "If you do that, I'll kill you."

In an instant, the air between the two seemed to freeze.

Vermouth's smile froze for a moment, then deepened into a gentle smile. She stood up as if nothing had happened.

"It was just a joke, why are you taking it so seriously?"

"..."

"Let me go and check on him before Gin arrives."

She walked toward the room where Ai Haibara and Naomi were imprisoned, a movement that immediately made Rena Mizunashi move instinctively.

Vodka, on the other hand, didn't doubt anything.

—It would be good to let Vermouth go and take a look.

Because her older brother had inadvertently revealed to her that Vermouth really wanted to kill Sherry, she wouldn't do anything underhanded in that regard.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Meanwhile, in the room where she was being held, Ai Haibara had gradually woken up.

Knowing full well that he had been arrested by the organization...

In such a state of fear, the cramped cabin surprisingly gave one a sense of security, at least one didn't see the face of vodka or gin the moment they opened their eyes.

"...Are you Shiho's daughter?"