Stay away from Conan.

The spy who arrested and interrogated Kiri Rena, and the spy's partner who arrived later.

For Gin, this news was even more concerning than what that guy had mentioned before—

After all, the information this person was sharing was based on his own personal experience!
At that time, he discovered that Rena Mizunashi had been kidnapped. He and Vodka followed the kidnapper and found that the spy had captured Rena and was interrogating her. After discovering that the spy had been shot dead by Rena, another intelligence agent, who was clearly an accomplice of the kidnapper, reappeared at the scene and muttered something to the dead man. When he realized that the dead man also had nowhere to escape, he chose to commit suicide.

Very few people know about this matter; only our own small group and the highest-ranking person in the organization would know such details, perhaps even…

The guy who appeared later uttered the name of the dead intelligence officer...

Even though I myself had a very vague impression of the name, this person was able to pronounce it so accurately!
No one should know the name "Ethan" anymore. Even I only confirmed it after hearing what this guy said just now, combining the name with the vague impression in my memory!

But this guy...

Through what channels could he have learned such details?
Moreover, the organization's investigation into the identities of those two intelligence officers had yielded no results whatsoever, yet he effortlessly revealed that they belonged to the "CIA"...

Could it be that this guy's intelligence source is the CIA?

But even if his intelligence source was indeed the CIA, and those two intelligence officers were indeed CIA agents, there's no reason he would know these things, unless…

"Ha, the CIA? Talk is cheap!"

Gin quickly regained his composure and coldly replied. After all, so much time had passed, and it was hardly convincing to conclude that the two men were CIA agents based solely on a single statement.

"What? Doesn't seem like it? Or... are you wondering how I know such specific things?"

However, Gao Yuan quickly responded to Gin's attitude on the other end of the phone. Clearly, Gao Yuan wasn't surprised by Gin's so-called "empty words," or rather, for the organization to target the CIA with just one sentence was no easy feat for them.

After all, even if an intelligence organization of a U.S. national department is truly convinced that the intelligence personnel investigating its secrets are from them, would the organization dare to go directly to the U.S. mainland and launch an attack on the CIA?

Obviously, this is impossible. If an organization that wants to hide in the shadows of this world were to do such a thing, the impact of this event would not be easily erased.

As for the later part of the original work, the reason why the organization dared to carry out such a cleanup of the FBI was mainly because it was located in Japan, and those FBI agents had come to Japan in secret without official identities. Also, because of the involvement of the matter, the FBI could not expose their identities, which is why Rum dared to do such a thing.

But now, regarding the CIA...

Ha, not to mention that Gao Yuan doesn't know who the CIA contact behind Mizunashi Rena is in Japan, he can't very well reveal that Mizunashi Rena is a CIA mole right now, can he?

but……

"I know you doubt my intelligence sources, so... have you ever considered that there might be someone in your immediate circle who works for the CIA? Like... Vodka!"

This was clearly a frame-up, but as soon as Gao Yuan said this, everyone in the Twilight Villa turned their sharp eyes to Vodka. Vodka, whose name had been called, was momentarily bewildered, but then he realized what was happening and shouted angrily, "Don't make false accusations! Brother, this guy..."

As he spoke, Vodka turned to Gin, intending to say that this was clearly a smear campaign, but as Vodka turned to look at Gin, he saw a hint of suspicion flash in Gin's eyes as well—

Or rather, Gin genuinely believed in Vodka's loyalty to the organization, but it must be said that after that person mentioned that, it was impossible for him not to have doubts, because...

That makes perfect sense!

If that guy's source of information was someone who was present at the time, then Vodka, who went there with him, was obviously the only suspect!
but……

I know vodka well, how could this guy possibly be a CIA agent? It's clearly an attempt to frame someone and muddy the waters!
However, upon closer reflection, Gin realized something else—

So what? Rum must have heard what that guy said, and there has to be an explanation for the leak of information about Rena Mizunashi being kidnapped. So it's almost inevitable that he would suspect Vodka!
This guy……

Just as Gin figured out the person on the other end of the phone's "ulterior motives," he heard the person on the other end suddenly speak as if joking:

"Haha, just kidding. But it's about time we got down to business. Don't you want to know who that mysterious person, the one you call 'that person,' who controls such a huge black organization from behind the scenes, is?"

"They're here!"

At that moment, far away outside the Twilight Villa, Rum, having heard what he witnessed transmitted through the devices worn by the men in black present, felt a sudden chill in his heart. He temporarily forgot about the information the man had just shared regarding intelligence agents within the organization who had infiltrated other agencies. Rum had been waiting for this moment—

He was certain that what was written in the letter the man had given him was mostly true, and that he really knew the core secrets related to the organization's founding!

Therefore, Rum was also waiting anxiously, urging the man to continue. He really wanted to know where that person was right now!
Meanwhile, it was clear that the reactions to Gao Yuan's words were no less intense than those to Rum's, given the organization's "that person"...

Come to think of it, it seems that no one really knows who is in charge of this organization.

Especially Gin and his codenamed members—

Although they often receive orders directly from that person, they are completely clueless about who that person is.

Inside the Twilight Villa, after Gao Yuan uttered these words, an eerie silence descended. Everyone exchanged glances, unable to speak, tensely waiting for the next word from the person on the other end of the phone.

Sensing this change in atmosphere, Gao Yuan on the other end of the phone immediately continued:
"So, speaking of this, there's one thing we have to mention—"

"Do you know what secrets this Twilight Villa you are currently in holds?" (End of Chapter)