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"Missing?" Hashimoto Reia was shocked, realizing the seriousness of the situation.

Hirano Shōmei nodded. "Yes, the first two investigators have disappeared without a trace, and we don't know if they're alive or dead. I've been sending people to search for them, but we haven't been able to find them yet."

"It must have been done by that assassin. It can be inferred that this assassin was not only professional but also highly capable."

Masahiro Hanyu's tone was steady. "So this is a very dangerous request, isn't it?"

Hirano Shōmei did not deny it, "Yes, I don't want to hide it from you two, so currently there is no one else to take over besides you two."

"Since you have signed an agreement, I will not give you a chance to back out. You two must accept this entrustment."

Hirano Shōmei placed a sharp dagger on the table. "If we breach the contract, we will have to follow the rules of the East Asia Association."

"Please, Mr. Yuzuru, cut off your left hand and return the penalty for breach of contract within ten days."

"Miss Reiya has a good figure and looks, so there's no need to cut off her left hand. However, she will be sold abroad and probably won't have a chance to come back."

Reia Hashimoto shrank back slightly and lowered her voice, "I'm sorry, Yuzuru-kun, I didn't know it would turn out like this. I will make it up to you."

Masahiro Hanyu remained unmoved. "Mr. Hirano, is this a threat?"

Hirano Shōmei picked up his teacup and took a slow sip. "This is not a threat. I mean what I say."

The situation is now clear: Hirano Shōmei discovered that the chairman and his wife Nagi Haru were having an affair, but instead of being angry, he gave his wife to the chairman to be his mistress.

However, since then, Nagiharu has frequently encountered assassination attempts, which makes people suspect that Hirano Shōmei sent people to do it.

To prove his innocence, he posted a message offering to find a hitman. The generous commission tempted Hashimoto Reia, and she accepted the job.

Of course, Hashimoto Reia thought that finding the killer was Hanyu Masahiro's job, and she could just wait to collect her commission. She never expected that she would be implicated as well.

Yuzuru Masahiro took a deep breath. "Mr. Hirano, if you pressure me like this, even if I accept the commission, I may not do my best."

Hirano Shoaki smiled. "Even if you don't put in your best effort, you should at least pretend. If I find out, I'll treat it as a breach of contract."

"Those who accepted the commission before might have thought like Mr. Yuzuru, but the assassin doesn't believe the investigators are just putting on an act."

"The person who orchestrated the murder probably didn't think that way either."

"Therefore, if Mr. Yuzuru doesn't do his best to find the killer, the outcome for both of you will be equally grim!"

Masahiro Hanyu was unimpressed; Hirano Shōmei's threats had no effect on him.

"Although we have signed the entrustment agreement, we are not members of the East Asia Association, so there is no need for us to follow the rules of the East Asia Association. Otherwise, the East Asia Association will be ridiculed by other organizations."

"And since someone has already gone missing, the police should take note."

"If this leads to the conclusion that there have been incidents of violence or human trafficking in the East Asia Association, it will not only affect the main business of the East Asia Association, but also spread the story of Nagi Haru everywhere. I believe this is not what you want to see."

"Furthermore, because of the police's attention, I guess the killer wouldn't dare to do anything to us, otherwise the consequences would be just as severe for him, since being noticed by the investigation department is not a good thing."

Hirano Shōmei was speechless for a moment, because Yuzuru Masahiro's analysis was correct; he admired the investigator's composure and calmness.

"Alright, I can accept the commission, but there are conditions," Masahiro Hanyu said calmly.

Hirano Shōmei's eyes lit up. "What are the conditions?"

"Double the commission, I want 4000 million yen."

After analyzing the situation, Masahiro Hanyu felt he could accept the commission, since he had an intelligence network. Of course, there was still danger involved, so the commission had to be satisfactory to him.

"Yes, but we must find out exactly who directed the assassins," Hirano Shōmei also set a condition.

Masahiro Yuzuru nodded. "Of course, what we need to find out is who is behind this."

Just as he made the decision, a light-colored screen flashed before Masahiro Hanyu's eyes.

[Privacy Intelligence Reward System successfully linked]

[Host: Masahiro Hanyu]

[Host Level: 1, can obtain three random pieces of information]

If you uncover the truth and complete the mission using the provided information, you will receive a selectable reward.

[The person under investigation has been identified as: Nagi Haru]

[Information 1: Nagi Haru often buys Ottopin S or Wakasu (じゃっこう)]

[Second piece of information: Nagi Haru is a frequent guest of Shinji Masato; he will definitely consult her on important matters.]

[Information 3: Honda NSX (5MT/4AT), Metallic Silver]

Although the three pieces of intelligence were still far-fetched, based on past experience, they must contain clues that could lead to the mastermind behind the scenes.

Hirano Shōmei smiled and said, "I am very pleased that Mr. Hanyu accepted the commission."

Masahiro Hanyu's expression was solemn. "Next, I would like to know more about your wife... presumably the chairman's mistress, and the details of her assassination."

Hirano Shōmei opened the drawer and pushed a document over. "The details are all recorded here. Please read it carefully, Mr. Yuzuru."

"Then you can suggest a plan on how to find the killer, and I can send people to assist you both."

Masahiro Hanyu did not open the document. "Mr. Hirano, in order to find out the mastermind as soon as possible, I have three requests during the investigation. Please grant them."

Hirano Shōmei remained calm. "Mr. Hanyu, please speak. If your request is reasonable, I will try my best to meet it."

Masahiro Hanyu bowed slightly. "Thank you, Mr. Hirano."

"My first requirement is that the investigation commission requires funding, and I request that all expenses be reimbursed."

Hirano Shōmei did not hesitate, "Sure, Mr. Yuzuru, you don't need to worry about the money."

Hirano Shōmei's generous attitude made Hanyu Masahiro feel comfortable.

"My second request is to meet with Mrs. Nagiharu, the person involved, and to ask her to fully cooperate with my investigation. Then, by comparing this document, it will be easier to discover some details."

Hirano Shōmei hesitated slightly, "Hmm... alright, that's the way to go. I'll discuss it with Nagi Haru myself."

Masahiro Hanyu continued, "The third requirement is that during the investigation, Mr. Hirano must not interfere or inquire about the details until the mastermind behind it is identified."

Hirano Shōmei frowned. "I understand you can refrain from interfering, but don't ask about the details. How am I supposed to know if Mr. Yuzuru did his best?"

"How about this, I will send someone to assist Mr. Yuzuru, who will also serve as a supervisor for both of you."

Masahiro Hanyu thought for a moment, "Okay, it's settled then."

Hirano Shōmei held up one finger. "One month. I'll give Mr. Yuzuru one month to investigate the commission."

"For every month of delay, the commission will decrease by 500 million yen, and the final guaranteed commission will only be 50 yen."

Masahiro Yuzuru shook his head. "That doesn't make sense. After all, finding an assassin isn't an easy task."

Hirano Shoaki smiled. "Mr. Yuzuru, I was just reminding you, not adding any clauses on the spot. It's all clearly stated in the supplementary agreement."

Masahiro Hanyu turned to Reia Hashimoto. "Ms. Reia, is that so?"

Hashimoto Reia lowered her head awkwardly. "It's like this, I haven't had a chance to explain it to Yuzuru-kun in detail yet."

"Please forgive me, this is my fault, I will make it up to you."

Masahiro Hanyu turned to look at Hirano Shōmei, "The commission has changed, and the agency agreement needs to be re-signed."

After negotiation, Masahiro Hanyu and Yoshiaki Hirano signed a new commission agreement, with a minimum guaranteed commission of 1500 million yen.

Hirano Shōmei sent a car to take Yuzuru Masahiro back to his new apartment in Nishi-Shinjuku, and Hashimoto Reiya came along as well.

After the two got out of the car, Hashimoto Reia took Hanyu Masahiro's arm and said, "Hanyu-kun, I can make it up to you again when we get back to the room."

"If Miss Mingkong doesn't mind, she can join us."

Hashimoto Reia's suggestion did not sway Yuzuru Masahiro, as he once again felt the failure of this move.

Kurokawa Takuma stood downstairs at the apartment building, staring at him coldly!