Conan: The Man Behind the Romance

Chapter 116 Gin and Shirley Getting Along
That day, Wednesday morning, was sunny and windy.

When the morning paper came out, Vermouth finally knew what had happened to Calvados.

Gunfights, broken arms, flames.

Regarding the fire that occurred at Ishida's house early this morning, the police's final definition is:
The two killers fought each other.

Yes, killer.

Although the fire had destroyed the scene beyond recognition, the police trace department's careful inspection still determined that the two people fighting were extremely professional, and they were even equipped with not only pistols but also shotguns.

And Vermouth knew that Calvados really liked to use a shotgun.

Among the noises she heard last night, there was indeed the sound of a shotgun.

just,

Even with a shotgun, Calvados still failed to win. Could it be that she had really misjudged him beforehand, and that Ishida Mamoru was actually very powerful?
There is another more crucial question, why was Xuesong Qingzi there? Why was she not under control, and why did she ruin the situation at the most critical moment?
Insufficient information, ask Gin.

On the way to the first day of school in place of Kiyoko Yuzuka, Vermouth, wearing the blue Teitan High School uniform, called Gin and asked about her doubts.

Since the matter involved the life and death of the codenamed members, the Intelligence Department had of course conducted an all-night investigation and the summary was in Gin's hands.

When Vermouth called, Gin was making coffee and looking at documents on his tablet. When he heard the question, the corners of his mouth kept rising, with a hint of sarcasm:
"Vermouth, you seem very confident. Calvados must have always been fascinated by you."

Vermouth frowned slightly: "That's just his wishful thinking, what does it mean to say that?"

"The newspaper didn't say there was a third person dead at the scene, but you should know who she was."

"Xue Song Qingzi is dead?"

"The body was burned beyond recognition. We can only determine that it is a woman. The bone age matches hers, but didn't you hear her voice last night?" Gin smiled maliciously, "Let me tell you about another piece of evidence that was not reported in the newspapers and was passed on by an undercover police officer."

Vermouth frowned. What was the important thing that made Gin act so weird?

Would it be directed at her?
While her thoughts were racing, she heard:
"Condoms were found in the bushes in the backyard of the Ishida residence. Our undercover agent stole a sample and compared it with the blood sample left by Calvados in the organization. It was a perfect match."

"!!!!!!"

Vermouth's eyes suddenly opened wide, and the shock in her heart made her freeze in place for a moment.

That guy Calvados, before taking action, was actually in someone else's house...

Here comes a hair? ! ! !

Is he losing his mind?!
Have you been fooled by the yellow waste? !
Damn!

It wouldn’t be because he failed in the mission and his legs were weak!
Gin's teasing voice continued: "The girl who was burned to a charred corpse by the fire still has biological activity in some special parts, so trace analysis can be performed. The police determined that she had been violently assaulted before her death. Vermouth, it seems that your charm has failed."

"call……"

Vermouth was silent for a few breaths, then she exhaled softly and smiled sweetly:
“So now I am more attractive?”

"Tsk~"

Gin suddenly lost all interest. He drank the whole cup of black coffee in one gulp, took out a bottle of gin from the bar and rinsed the cup.

"The intelligence team combined Calvados and Sekiko Yuki's character analysis and concluded that Sekiko Yuki calmly analyzed the situation and took the initiative to sacrifice herself, deceiving Calvados' trust and waiting for the critical moment to backstab him. Unfortunately, Ishida Mamoru didn't fully seize the opportunity and ended up perishing together."

"Huh? Mr. Gin actually feels it's a pity?"

"Heh, compared to that lust-obsessed idiot Calvados, the other two are definitely better..."

"Xue Song-san!"

A distant greeting came from the other end of the line, and Gin sighed and hung up. It was Kudo Shinichi, who he was very familiar with.

Come to think of it, compared to some of the trash in the organization, the people he knows now, such as Mizutsuki Hotaru, Mouri Ran, Kudo Shinichi, and Yuzuki Kiyoko, are obviously much better. Otherwise... the next time the organization absorbs fresh blood, should it go to the school to recruit?
"Brother, Shirley's calling!"

Vodka, dressed in a standard black suit, picked up the ringing cell phone on the coffee table, took a look at it, quickly put down the newspaper, got up from the sofa, and ran quickly to the dining room.

Gin took the phone and winked at the refrigerator. Vodka understood immediately and went over to get some ice and pour the wine:

"Absinthe?"

"Shirley."

Gin said something casually and answered the phone. Before he could speak, Shirley's voice rang out:
"I'm going out to see my sister today."

"No, you've been too relaxed lately."

“Experiments require inspiration.”

"Vermouth will not come to see you. She has gone to perform other tasks. It's a long-term mission."

"...What is it?"

Gin thought about the last time Shirley asked him to help investigate Xue Songqingzi, and sneered: "Your research and development requires data from human experiments. You don't want to do it, so Vermouth will do it for you. The first few targets are the high school students you met last time."

"!!!"

Shirley, who was eating breakfast in her bedroom at the institute, turned pale instantly. The blueberry peanut butter sandwich in her right hand fell on the table. She murmured absentmindedly:

"Why……"

"Tsk, because I lied to you. Vermouth's mission has nothing to do with this matter. How could she help you?"

"…………"

Shirley gritted her teeth: "I want to go out!"

"I have no objection in principle, but next time that gentleman asks about the progress of the experiment, I won't hide it for you." Gin took the glass handed to him by Vodka and shook it gently. The ice cubes clinked and splashed amber waves of wine.

He took a sip and raised the corners of his lips slightly: "I don't quite understand what that guy Shuiyue Yingsheng said to you. After that day, you seem to have become much braver?"

"Well... this is a very complicated question. It's better for you not to know it."

"Tsk, you're getting even braver now."

"Because it turns out that you are easier to talk to than I expected, Mr. Gin."

"But my good mood has its limits." Gin paused, "Your sister wants to take you away from the organization. Has she told you about this?"

Shirley was silent for a few breaths: "That's why I want to find her."

"What do you want to tell her?"

"That kind of thing...is impossible."

"I'm glad you understand, Shirley.

In fact, the organization doesn't think much of your sister, especially after we found out that Akai Shuichi never contacted her. As long as she doesn't leave Japan, we won't care what she wants to do. But for you, the organization will never let go. "

Shirley sighed: "I know, what do you want to say?"

"What if I want you to kill her?"

(End of this chapter)