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Doesn't this just give those people an outlet for their frustration?
Like agave and mezcal.
Of course, if that were all, it would be fine. People who think like that are basically useless. The more troublesome ones are those who believe that there is a gap between Sano and Shuichi Akai, so they are not worthy of inheriting this code name.
Those who have this kind of thinking, according to the usual pattern, are basically not weak in ability.
This will inevitably cause some trouble for Sano in the future.
Unless Sano is able to demonstrate his strength and establish his prestige before these troubles arrive.
...Forget it, why think so much? We'll just deal with whatever comes our way. If they're not convinced, we'll beat them all into submission.
Once home, Sano immediately started catching up on sleep.
Although the two of them took turns keeping watch for four hours each, it was still uncomfortable. When it comes to sleeping, the most comfortable thing is to sleep until you naturally wake up.
The next day, Gin and his duo kept watch, and Sano had a day off... well, not entirely.
Because Gin assigned Sano another mission, similar to the previous one besides the surveillance mission, which was to lead a group of peripheral members to burn and kill... no, to play a live-action gunfight game.
...That doesn't seem right either, because Sano often puts on a fireworks show to finish quickly.
Then on the third day, Chianti Cohen's group was keeping watch, and Sano repeated the work of the previous day, only in a different location and with a different group of errand boys.
On the fourth day, it was Sano and Amuro Tooru's turn to keep watch.
This was a truly leisurely day. Everything was normal, just a bit boring. Amuro Tooru, standing to the side, also looked a bit haggard.
Then on the fifth day, nothing happened, and I repeated my work.
On the sixth day, nothing happened again; I continued with my work.
On the seventh day, the surveillance continued, and nothing happened.
On the eighth day, nothing... no, something really happened on the eighth day.
However, it wasn't Miyano Akemi who made the discovery, nor was it Sano's system that sent the mission; it was Gin who gave the mission.
Of course, this time it's not the same kind of assembly-line task as before... although there's not much difference.
"To escort a batch of drugs to the research institute."
Gin said this.
"learn."
Just as Sano was about to hang up, Gin suddenly stopped him: "Wait a minute, Rye, have you been... short of bomb-making materials lately?"
"what?"
Hearing Gin's question, Sano scratched the back of his head, somewhat bewildered: "What are you talking about? How could I be short of materials?"
After all, there are bomb materials for Sano everywhere.
"Hmm...it's nothing, go ahead and do your thing."
Looking at the disconnected phone, Sano tilted his head and muttered to himself.
What's going on here?
Thinking back on his "routine" work during this period, Sano couldn't help but put aside his doubts, only feeling a headache.
What is Gin thinking? Does he really think he's just an assembly line worker?
Although Sano made a lot of money through this approach, everything has its limits.
Moreover, neither Amuro Tooru nor Korngianti seemed to immediately begin the next mission after completing their surveillance tasks.
With such a comparison, how could Sano not feel bad?
Aren't you afraid that Sano will report you to the labor bureau for exploiting your employees like this?
Just as Sano was feeling frustrated and resentful, he suddenly remembered what he had predicted earlier: the trouble he would encounter if he got the code name Rye, and how to solve those troubles.
...Could this be the reason why Gin has been giving himself so many tasks lately?
Sano felt he had discovered a blind spot.
No way... they really went to such lengths?
Knowing full well that his actions might provoke resentment, he didn't offer a single explanation and simply did his job quietly.
What kind of aloof and arrogant persona is this?
Sano was even a little touched!
Of course, none of this really matters, because whatever Gin's purpose may be, it won't stop Sano from making money.
Otherwise, Sano wouldn't have just grumbled a few words; he would have refused outright, since Gin couldn't do anything to him anyway.
……
A dozen minutes later, Sano, now disguised, arrived at the Aoka Research Institute. This time, the two men in suits at the entrance didn't stop him; instead, they bowed respectfully and greeted him.
"Greetings, sir."
Sano glanced at the two of them, nodded slightly, and then continued downwards until he met Shiho Miyano.
"Where are the things?"
Shiho Miyano turned her attention away from the lab report in front of her, then pulled a briefcase from the side and pushed it to Sano.
While Sano opened the box to check, Shiho Miyano put down her lab report, rested her chin on her hand, and suddenly asked, "Have you heard the recent rumors?"
Sano raised an eyebrow and glanced at Shiho Miyano: "...Urban legend?"
"I'm referring to rumors circulating within the organization."
Shiho Miyano rolled her eyes and sighed, "You mean we're dating or something?"
"Oh, you mean that one?"
Sano recalled the question he had heard from Vermouth before and nodded: "What, are you concerned about it, or do you need me to clarify something?"
Shiho Miyano narrowed her eyes and asked in return, "Do you have a girlfriend?"
"No, what's up? You want to introduce your sister to me?"
Sano looked at Shiho Miyano with great interest. Why did he feel that this young lady seemed a little different today?
...Although strictly speaking, Shiho Miyano's current situation is no different from that of a prisoner, her behavior when he monitored the little girl's meeting with her sister last time really reminded Sano of the "young lady" setting.
Even a true top-tier heiress like Sonoko Suzuki doesn't have the same aura as this girl.
"You like my sister's type?"
Shiho Miyano paused for a moment, then suddenly laughed: "Am I really that unattractive?"
As she spoke, Shiho Miyano stood up, took a can of coffee from the drawer, and handed it to Sano: "This is to repay you for last time."
Sano took the coffee can, raised an eyebrow, and glanced at the clock on the wall next to him: "Are you trying to seduce me?"
"That depends on whether you take the bait."
Seeing the slight smile on Shiho Miyano's lips, Sano's lips also unconsciously curled up: "To be honest, if I had time, I wouldn't mind playing with you more, but unfortunately I'm in a hurry, so let's just say it directly."
As they were talking, Sano picked up a newspaper and started reading it.
...In the past few days, Sano has seen a lot of reports related to Kogoro Mouri, confirming that the plague god is still performing steadily.
Since no mission was triggered, Sano naturally didn't bother to look any further.
Besides that, there's today's headline news.
[It has been confirmed that the Japanese gunpowder depot was robbed a few days ago, and a large amount of explosives were lost.]
...Damn, what was Gin asking on the phone just now? Was he implying that I was the one who did it?
Chapter 175, Section 174: Sano's subordinate wants to take over.
...However, because Sano has been frantically completing missions lately, he has indeed thrown quite a few bombs. For those unaware that he can manufacture bombs at will, seeing this report might make them wonder if his powder arsenal is running low and needs replenishment.
That doesn't seem so incomprehensible.
Tsk, so I'm taking the blame for some idiot?
While speechless, Sano did not ignore the report—because when he and Amuro Tooru were monitoring Miyano Akemi yesterday, she seemed to have mentioned it as well.
Could that guy, like Gin, be suspecting that he did it and is secretly testing him?
But then again, this report hadn't even come out yesterday, so how did Amuro Tooru find out about this...? This guy must be an undercover agent, right?
Although as an intelligence officer, I possess some relatively deep intelligence, and it seems there's little reason to doubt my claims.
Just looking at it this way, it feels like things are going to get messy because of this gunpowder depot theft...
"Do you think it's reasonable for a normal woman to have feelings for a guy she's only met twice... and now it's the third time, and she can't even see his face clearly, let alone in this kind of situation?"
"You're in a bit of a rush. I don't know if you've heard any rumors, but I'll still give you a heads-up."
Although he was reading the newspaper, Sano kept talking, and as he spoke, Shiho Miyano's forced smile gradually faded, and she stared at Sano expressionlessly.
Sano also turned to look at Shiho Miyano. Even though she couldn't see her face clearly, she could still clearly feel that the other woman's eyes were incredibly cold and full of mocking sarcasm.
"You'd better not think I'm as love-struck as your silly sister, that I'd fall for someone so easily."
"Alright, I won't hold this against you, and I won't tell Gin on it. You can continue with your work."
After saying that, Sano put down the newspaper, picked up his briefcase, and walked straight out of the office, leaving Shiho Miyano, who hadn't been able to say a word, clenching her fists in secret.
Yes, Shiho Miyano was indeed seducing Sano, but this was certainly not because she was smitten and wanted to be in a relationship. Rather, as Sano just said, she wanted to make him her tool.
Shiho Miyano has had enough of this kind of life.
No freedom, no hope, forever shrouded in darkness.
Seeing no hope of a future, Shiho Miyano wanted to escape, taking her sister with her.
This idea is certainly not a recent one; it has existed for a very long time.
However, Shiho Miyano was well aware of the organization's power. It would be incredibly difficult for her to escape on her own, so she had always been laying the groundwork in secret—which was essentially equivalent to zero progress.
The reason why Shiho Miyano did this today was because she overheard some gossip among the peripheral members while eating in the cafeteria yesterday.
……