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"Or do you think that the blood on their hands is a necessary sacrifice?"
She really liked Conan's conflicted and painful expression. He smiled at Yoko Nono and said the heart-breaking words she had been planning for a long time.
Don't you like justice? Don't you protect the innocent?
Then are the people who were killed by your good brothers in order to gain the trust of the organization still innocent?
And can you, the good brothers who killed innocent people, still represent justice?
If not, if they cannot, then should they die?
If not, then aren't your justice and kindness a little too American?
For those who are close to you, even if their hands are stained with blood, it is justice, and for those who have nothing to do with you, even if they are killed innocently, it is also a necessary sacrifice...
This American standard is really far ahead.
"No! I didn't say that!"
As if his chest had been hit hard, Conan immediately shouted in denial:
"It's just that Mr. Amuro and Mr. Akai...they..."
"Should they die?" Yoko Okino asked with a smile, supporting her chin.
"I, they..."
Conan's thoughts were a little confused, and he really wanted to say "I shouldn't do that" at this moment, but he just couldn't say it.
Yes, in his eyes, whether it was Toru Amuro who was still undercover in the organization, or Shuichi Akai who had already left the organization, they undoubtedly represented the forces of justice that were against the organization. They were unsung heroes of justice and should not die.
But in places he couldn't see, in order to gain the trust of the organization and to climb to a high position in the organization, their hands were stained with the blood of many innocent people...
Although this was forced, but... no matter whether it was their own will or forced, the fact that their hands were not clean could not be changed...
"If you can't answer it, why don't we ask the other way around."
Looking at Conan, Yoko Okino once again asked a heart-piercing question.
"Little detective, do you think I should die?"
"you you……"
This question was like a heavy blow to Conan's chest again.
"Well, before you answer, I need to say something."
Appreciating Conan's painful expression, Okino Yoko said with a smile:
"Due to my special relationship with the old man, I naturally gained his absolute trust, so I didn't need to do anything to deliberately dirty my hands to show my loyalty to the organization.
I have been a code name member of the organization from the very beginning... By the way, the code name Plum Wine was also chosen by me. It was mainly because my mother who passed away early was very fond of drinking this kind of wine, so I used it as well.
Because of this relationship, my hands are much cleaner than those of your good brothers. I have never killed those innocent people you think of. Of course, this is also because they are not qualified and I don't feel anything when killing them.
I have killed quite a few traitors and undercover agents in the organization over the years, but as I said before, these people were not clean people, so there was no reason not to kill them.
"Little detective, tell me, if I kill them, will it be considered as acting in the name of justice? Am I doing good deeds and accumulating virtue? Should I live a long life?"
"I……"
Yoko Okino's question was extremely heart-wrenching.
Conan really wanted to say no, but if he really said it, then where would people like Toru Amuro and Shuichi Akai be placed?
They have also killed people, and apart from their undercover identities, the things they did in the organization are not fundamentally different from Meishu. In fact, in some aspects, they may not be as clean as Meishu...
Just as Yoko Okino said, her responsibility in the organization was to deal with undercover agents and traitors.
Moreover, with Regel's trust and respect for her, those ordinary minions were not worthy of her taking action.
Those who need her to deal with must have a certain weight in the organization.
In this way, we are back to the starting point.
Those members who have a certain position in the organization, whether they are traitors or undercover agents, cannot have clean hands.
The only real difference between the traitor and the undercover agent who have climbed to this position is probably the different forces they actually serve...
So, should Yoko Okino's killing of these people be considered an evil act or a good deed?
If she did evil and deserved to die, then what about those undercover agents whose hands were no cleaner than hers?
Can it be that as long as we use the pretext of "I am trying to eradicate the organization", we can sacrifice the lives of truly innocent people who are used to gain the trust of the organization without any worries or guilt, or even take it for granted?
In this case, what is the difference between them and the organization?
In this case, wouldn't the justice that Conan has always insisted on really become the American standard, just as Yoko Okino said?
Conan felt so confused, his thoughts were so messy.
He seemed to be led by plum wine into an inextricable quagmire, and the only answer that could lead him out of this quagmire was something he himself could not accept at all...
Yes, all we need to do is tell Yoko Okino that those innocent people who were sacrificed in order to gain the trust of the organization were all necessary sacrifices. That's enough.
With that said, Mr. Amuro, Mr. Akai, and other agents working undercover in the organization are "innocent". There is no innocent blood on their hands, and they can still be the unsung heroes who deserve praise...
However, Conan couldn't get over his own heart.
He couldn't say such words.
"Are you confused?"
Okino Yoko stretched out her finger, poked his twisted and stiff face, and comforted him happily:
"Actually, little detective, there's no need for you to be so entangled. There are so many great principles in this world. Instead of worrying about these rules and regulations, you might as well live your life well.
Just like why did I join the organization? What do you think it was for? Justice? Evil? The pleasure of killing?
No, no, no, none of these, the real purpose of my joining the organization is actually only one, that is to work for the old man. "
Having said that, Yoko Okino sighed softly.
"It's a pity that the old man's health has never been very good, and it seems to have continued to deteriorate in recent years. Although I don't know the specific reason, I think Shirley's research should be his last attempt...
Now that Shirley has been found, the research will be restarted soon. Regardless of whether it fails or succeeds in the end, the old man will probably no longer waste his energy on this organization.
You know what? When I received the task of dealing with you two, Bourbon and Kiel, the old man hoped that I could quit the organization as soon as possible.
Although he didn't say it explicitly at the time, I guessed that he was probably not very confident about the results of the research, so he was already preparing a retreat for us.
The old man has been very kind to me since I was a child, so at this time, I should naturally do something for him... So, Gil. "
Picking up the pistol, Yoko Okino aimed at the back of Rena Mizunashi's head.
“Although the old man doesn’t care and even allows me to save you, I still think it’s inappropriate after thinking about it.
After all, you are the one who has had many direct contacts with the old man, and you are not actually loyal to him. What you care about is always your lovely brother. I really feel uneasy if I let you live.
Of course, this doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you, you just made the best choice for you, and so did I.
Don't worry, your brother will be fine. After all, the old man is a man who keeps his promises. And unlike you, that kid really knows nothing about you and the organization. It's no big deal if he's released."
After hearing what Okino Yoko said, Mizuno Rena, who had originally planned to resist, suddenly became quiet.
She felt the cold touch on the back of her head, smiled bitterly, and then slowly closed her eyes.
"I hope you can keep your promise..."
"Don't worry, I promise you that."
Looking at her former good friend, a hint of sadness flashed across Yoko Okino's eyes.
"I'm sorry, Reina..."
"Bah!"
It is recommended that book friends who skipped the previous chapter can read this chapter, because the contents of these two chapters are relatively coherent.
Finally, I am also curious about what you think of this set of twisted theories about plum wine (﹃)
Chapter 538 Conan is scared
A gunshot rang out, without any suspense, blood splattered on Conan's face, and Rena Mizunashi's body slowly fell down.
This CIA agent, who had been suffering from inner torment after being forced to betray, was finally killed by Yoko Okino after killing Toru Amuro, who trusted her the most.
"Ugh……"
Yoko Okino glanced at the dazed Conan, sighed softly, gathered her skirt, and sat down next to him.
"To be honest, I feel really bad about killing Reina."
She still called Mizunoshi Rena by the pseudonym, not because she didn't know the real name "Hondou Eikai", but because she knew Mizunoshi Rena, not Hondou Eikai.
"This is true. Just because I killed her doesn't mean our friendship was fake. I have always considered Reina a friend, but... she is not the most important one in my heart.
If I have to choose between the old man and Reina, I will definitely choose the former. I think you, little detective, can understand this feeling.
Like...if I asked you to choose between Shirley and your mother to die, who would you choose?"
When Conan heard this, his originally dull eyes froze. He seemed to realize something in an instant, then turned his head sharply and glared at Okino Yoko.
"what you up to?!"
Yoko Okino's question suddenly made him feel a chill in his heart.
After what happened just now, Conan has gained a lot of understanding about this woman who was once familiar but now a stranger.
This question of hers was definitely not just a casual question.
"Don't be so nervous~"
Taking in the worry, anger and fear on Conan's face, Yoko Okino revealed her smiling expression again.
"It just occurred to me, so I just asked casually... So what? What's your answer?"
[Are you kidding me?! ]
Although Conan wanted to curse out loud, he didn't dare to do so.
He was scared.
Because his mother, Yukiko Kudo, is indeed in Japan now.
Yoko Okino said before that Regel had found Haibara Ai, and Yukiko Kudo was currently staying at Dr. Agasa's house with Haibara Ai.