Chapter 444: Confrontation with Ireland
Chapter 444: Confrontation: Ireland (?)
—————May 28, 9:15 p.m.——————
—————Yukaka-cho, Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters——————
Except for the area that was required to be cleared, police officers in other places were doing their work at their daily pace.
Among them was Officer Takagi Wataru, who finally had some free time.
He yawned and lay down on his workstation, thinking about going back to sleep after Officer Sato came to relieve his shift.
Although there are always people working and on duty in places like the Metropolitan Police Department.
But it is definitely not the same group of people who are on duty day and night, because people always need to rest.
"Ha~ I really want to sleep. I've worked overtime for so many days in a row. It's time for me to have a good sleep."
Takagi Wataru rubbed his sleepy eyes, yawned, and spoke unclearly.
In response to this, Officer Chiba Kazunobu beside him nodded with deep understanding. Compared with Takagi Wataru, he was much more energetic, probably because he was a wimp...
"That's right, it would be great if there were fewer cases in Beika Town. I bought the Legend of Zelda game last week, but I still haven't rescued Zelda. It's all because of working too much overtime."
"Ah? The Legend of Zelda? Isn't Zelda the protagonist with the green hat?"
Officer Takagi was shocked.
"…Isn't that Link? Senior Takagi, are you confused?"
Officer Chiba said this with a bit of contempt, making Takagi Wataru feel the intimidation of the otaku's aura.
Originally, Takagi Shigeru wanted to explain to Officer Chiba that he was not a cloud player, but he saw a small bag falling from above his head and landing on the table at the workstation——————
The bag contained some snacks from roadside stalls.
"Officer Sato..."
Chiba Kazunobu raised his head and looked at Officer Sato who was walking past Takagi Wataru with an expression that said "what about me?" However, Sato Miwako just raised her eyebrows, which immediately made Officer Chiba shrink back.
"...You look really good today. I won't bother you anymore. I'm leaving now. I'm leaving now."
After tidying up their desks and picking up their bags, the otakus ran away rationally.
Takagi Shigeru looked at Sato Miwako helplessly. He just picked up the snacks that were prepared for him as a midnight snack, but suddenly his eyes froze in surprise.
Because someone went towards the area that the secret police had repeatedly warned not to pass through.
Without time to say anything more, Takagi Wataru immediately put the midnight snack aside and chased after the courageous stranger who had ventured into the world under the surprised gaze of Officer Sato.
What a joke, Master Xiang Yuan is still there. You know, when he passed by that area before, he took a look from afar and was frightened by the look in Master Xiang Yuan's eyes.
If this stranger went there and met Master Xiang Yuan who was in an extremely bad mood, he would probably go in upright and come out sideways, and he probably wouldn't even have a chance to ask for his medical expenses!
"Please wait! That's not the office area, you can't enter!"
Officer Takagi spoke loudly, however, the reckless stranger paused for a moment in surprise, then turned his head, looked at Officer Takagi, and took out his ID from his pocket.
Suddenly, Takagi Shigeru stopped and looked at the certificate with some surprise.
It clearly stated that the stranger's true identity was one of the secret police.
"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Criminal, but for now, I don't need your help."
The unfamiliar police officer said with a smile.
In response to this, Takagi Shigeru touched the back of his head in surprise and gave an embarrassed smile.
"Oh, I see. But don't you switch defense in pairs? Why did you come alone?"
"Of course it's because I'm not a police officer here to relieve the guard. Didn't an accident happen this afternoon?"
The unfamiliar police officer explained the situation fluently and unfolded the folder he had brought with him, revealing the words on it.
Although he couldn't see it clearly, Takagi Shigeru could see clearly that the top line read "Investigation Report".
"After the terrorist was captured this afternoon, an accident occurred due to some special factors. The person in charge of the investigation asked me to find the relevant information of the terrorist so that further questioning can be carried out." "If you don't believe it, just ask Inspector Shiratori who was here this afternoon to confirm whether what I said is true."
...Shiratori Jinzaburo, that guy was indeed on duty here in the afternoon, but was later called away by Detective Mori.
Takagi Shigeru nodded, asked no more questions, and turned back to his workstation.
However, he always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't tell what it was.
After all, this is the headquarters of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. There's no way there could be some movie plot where an imposter sneaks in, right?
Tick, tick, tick, tick.
The footsteps were approaching. The police officer who was on guard in the restricted area narrowed his eyes, looked at the person who was coming, and after confirming his ID, he simply let him pass, allowing him to pass unimpeded.
Vermouth was not surprised by this. The identity she used to disguise herself was real, the ID was real, and even the information was real, but the person was fake.
However, since she dared to come here alone, she naturally did not think that her identity would be exposed - after all, the real original owner was also going to come here at this time, but was knocked unconscious by her.
Originally, Vermouth wanted to kill him directly, but when she thought about the commotion in Tokyo, she gave up the idea, mainly because it was relatively safe...
"...Everything is just as you said before."
Ireland's voice was heard in the room, causing Vermouth to subconsciously narrow her eyes.
"Yes, there is a spy in the special operations team. The specific time of the team's arrival was leaked by the spy."
"The one who poisoned...? Of course it wasn't the traitor. That guy didn't have the chance to poison."
Snap——————
A sound like snapping fingers came from the room. There was no doubt that the other person in the room besides Ireland was the person that Vermouth was afraid of in this operation, Xiang Yuanguang.
"Of course I know it's not that traitor. Tell me something more useful. You've already told me about Kenzo Masuyama. Tell me about the member of the organization that was sniping on the street."
"Although, I know it even if you don't tell me. After all, there is only one person in the organization who is good at sniping and active in Tokyo, besides Cohen, Chianti, and Gin."
"Sharon's admirer, Calvados...right?"
Although there was no change in Vermouth's expression, she was actually in deep pain. Those useless agents alone would not be able to uncover this information, especially Kenzo Masuyama's true identity.
Although Pisk was the commander, he did not officially participate in the operation. Other people who knew about it had been killed by her. Kenzo Masuyama was exposed only because of an insider.
So...did Ireland betray? If Ireland betrayed, why did Xiang Yuanguang use this kind of rhetoric to trick Ireland? If Ireland did not betray, why did Xiang Yuanguang know this information?
Crunch——————
Pushing open the door of the room, Ireland, who looked miserable and tortured, and Xiang Yuanguang, who was in power and seemed at ease, both appeared in Vermouth's sight.
Xiang Yuanguang didn't seem to find her appearance strange—even though she was a member sent by the public security department to assist Xiang Yuanguang in conducting questioning.
"Put down the information and you can leave."
He spoke calmly without even looking at Vermouth beside him. Vermouth nodded, turned and left. As soon as the door of the room was closed, the secret police in charge of guarding came over immediately, but was evaded by Vermouth.
She stood at the door, paused for a moment, and then heard a piece of news that would shock her for a long time——————
"I've said before, Kurosawa Jin is one of ours. The reason I think it was Calvados is because Kurosawa Jin said that neither he nor the few talented people beside him participated in this operation."
"Why? Do you want me to explain to you more about Kurosawa Jin's specific identity?"
Vermouth's gaze changed slightly, then she said hello to the secret police next to her and went straight to the bathroom. At this moment, the conversation stopped abruptly.
"Will this really work? I mean, why does it sound so unreliable?"
"...Don't ask. Repeat it twice more and then you'll be done. This will prevent you from coming back to attack me."
Xiang Yuanguang sighed and put his hands in his pockets.
"Want some coffee? Can I have more sugar in your cup?"
"So, where did you get your coffee from?"
(End of this chapter)