In the past, Gin couldn't even imagine how much of a blow this news would be to him.

But now, all he wants to know is what this missing piece in his heart really means.

"In that case, what do you plan to do with me?"

“No, no, no, Gin, how can you use such a heartless word as ‘handling’?” Rum shook his head and corrected him, “After all, you have made so many contributions to the organization. Even if this mistake has caused huge losses, we will arrange a place for you to retire.”

Gin sneered. As one of the best KDA members in the organization, he knew better than anyone what would happen to a tool that had lost its value.

“However, before retiring, the BOSS has one last task for you to complete.” Under Miyano Akemi’s curious gaze, Rum stood up from his armchair and placed the scabbard in his hand into Gin’s hand. “Activate it and make this scabbard change.”

How to change the scabbard?

Akemi Miyano had naturally noticed the pure white wooden scabbard long ago, since Rum had been intently studying it when they came in.

However, unexpectedly, this was actually an order issued by the mysterious BOSS.

And how can we determine if the scabbard has changed?

This was something Rum was extremely curious about.

Because it was Vermouth's task to get Gin to come into contact with the scabbard.

However, that woman foolishly refused the BOSS's mission, which ultimately fell to him.

Rum's intuition told him that if he figured out the secret of the scabbard, he might be able to uncover the most crucial secret that the BOSS had been hiding all along.

However, under the intense gaze of the two men, the scabbard placed in Gin's hand remained completely still, showing no signs of change whatsoever.

Chapter 147 Heartbeat

"It seems you've failed, Gin."

Three full minutes later, looking at the unchanged scabbard, Rum's eyes were naturally filled with disappointment.

Because it meant he had missed a golden opportunity to uncover the BOSS's secrets.

Of course, the mysterious BOSS seemed even more disappointed, because when Rum reported the result, the BOSS's reply was to get rid of Gin.

"What a pity, Gin."

Rum, with his knife sheathed, sat back in his armchair and gave the order:

“Miyano Akemi, no, I should call you Porter now. Get rid of him. This is your first mission after becoming a full member. By the way, use the poison your sister developed.”

Rum could guess that the Miyano sisters must have been threatened by Gin many times.

At least in his view, he believed that by handing over the opportunity to "take revenge" to her, he would surely earn Miyano Akemi's gratitude.

However, Rum was clearly unaware of the hesitation in Miyano Akemi's eyes; his attention was almost entirely focused on the mysterious scabbard.

So he simply waved his hand, indicating that she could leave.

After being pushed away from the luxurious office by Akemi Miyano, Gin suddenly asked:

"You're actually hesitating? That's unbelievable. I thought you would shoot me in the chest given the chance."

Akemi Miyano paused, then asked in return:

"You don't seem to be afraid at all."

"Because that kind of thing means nothing to me."

Gin closed his eyes and chuckled softly:

"On the contrary, you actually want to protect your sister in this way? You are still so naive. I advise you to give up such a fantasy as soon as possible. Rum's preferential treatment of you is almost entirely due to your sister. How could he let her leave just because of your request?"

Akemi Miyano frowned. As the saying goes, a dying man's words are kind, and she didn't think Gin would still deceive her at this point.

"Is Shiho's research that important?"

As an outsider, she only knew that her younger sister was very talented and highly valued by the organization, but she didn't have a very clear idea of ​​just how highly valued she was.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have dared to dream of taking her sister away from the organization.

"You don't think the organization has so many people that any researcher can enjoy such close surveillance, do you?"

Gin sneered.

Just as Rum looked down on Gin, he was indeed a sharp knife. Very useful, and even meticulously maintained with the highest standards, but ultimately unable to access the true core secrets.

At least until then, he was unaware of the true significance of APTX-4869.

However, Rum's "attentive" attitude was enough to confirm to him that the secrets hidden behind the sisters might be more complex than he had originally imagined.

Even that man—

Gin vaguely remembered that after he went berserk and was subdued, Yin Kong specifically searched him and took away the box of "poison" that he always carried with him.

The fact that the man valued it was enough for Gin to take it seriously.

Of course, it's pointless to think about these things now.

After all, he was already dying, and this piece of information, which might not even qualify as a clue, was not enough to save his life.

Gin knew very well that at most he could only seize the gun and kill the naive woman behind him.

If they were in good health, they might have a chance to escape Rum's pharmaceutical factory, but right now, it's a complete pipe dream.

However, if one's body were still in good condition, it wouldn't be disposed of so easily, right?

Gin was somewhat surprised to find that he was surprisingly calm at the moment.

The impending death was less bothersome to him than the feeling of emptiness in his chest.

"Why are you saying this to me?"

Upon entering the secret room, Akemi Miyano frowned and asked.

Before today, she could never have imagined that she would be able to speak to Gin in such a calm tone, even when he was in a wheelchair.

“Perhaps it’s gratitude,” Gin said softly as he opened his eyes again. “For me, this way of dying might be a kind of relief.”

Akemi Miyano pursed her lips and did not answer.

She certainly didn't feel sympathy for Gin. Just as she was quite pleased with Gin's capture, she was not so happy as to pop champagne to celebrate, but she was definitely in a good mood for quite some time.

He even actively connected with Rum, who came to clean up the mess, and gained Rum's appreciation.

Akemi Miyano simply felt that she saw her own and her sister's future in Gin, who was at his wit's end.

Rum might have thought that being able to take revenge herself was a reward, but all she saw was the organization's ruthlessness.

Tools that have lost their value are easily discarded.

Her sister is now valued by the BOSS and Rum, but what will happen when the so-called research is completed?

"I'll do it myself."

Gin refused to let Miyano Akemi help him save face. He raised his hand, took a red and white capsule from the box, and held it up to his eyes, seemingly oblivious to the intense pain in his hand.

He has already taken countless lives with these capsules, and now he himself is about to lose his life. Fate is sometimes truly dramatic.

"What's so special about this scabbard?"

In the luxurious office, Rum was still examining the scabbard that the BOSS had sent him.

He was quite certain that the BOSS would not have so easily given the order to execute Gin unless he was extremely angry.

That's why he had Miyano Akemi immediately take Gin away and get rid of him.

Perhaps once the BOSS calms down, he will rescind the order. After all, Gin's performance is indeed top-notch in the organization, and even though he has lost his usefulness, it would be inappropriate to execute him so hastily.

Rum was well aware that Gin had always disliked him and even harbored ambitions to replace him. Under these circumstances, he was naturally happy to go with the flow and eliminate this potential threat.

Suddenly, Rum paused, because he seemed to hear a heartbeat coming from the scabbard.

He immediately pressed his ear to the scabbard to make sure he hadn't misheard.

The scabbard seemed to be alive, its heartbeat growing clearer and more frequent.

Could it be that I'm finally about to discover the secret of the scabbard?

Under the incredibly excited gaze of the distillery's second-in-command, a blinding light suddenly burst forth from the scabbard without warning.

As Rum was completely disoriented, he felt his hand loosen.

When his vision returned, he was utterly shocked to find that his hands were completely empty.

"Where's my scabbard?!"

Chapter 148 Crack

Where is my scabbard?

Just as Rum roared in bewilderment in his office, Akemi Miyano covered her mouth tightly, not daring to make the slightest sound.

Because of Gin, he "melted" in front of her.

Shortly after taking the "poison," Gin clutched his chest and collapsed to the ground, letting out a painful howl.

The medication is starting to take effect.

Just when Miyano Akemi thought that this ace henchman of the organization would finally end his life in such endless suffering—

Without any warning, a very familiar pure white scabbard appeared out of thin air and fell in front of Gin.

After Gin instinctively gripped the scabbard, he felt a strange, cool sensation flowing from the scabbard into his body, greatly relieving the terrible pain in his heart.

Gragra—

However, Akemi Miyano was also shocked to discover that when Gin gripped the scabbard, tiny cracks suddenly appeared on the pure white scabbard and quickly spread across the entire scabbard.

At the same time, strange white steam began to rise from Gin's body, and his body began to shrink rapidly.

About half a minute later, Gin transformed from an adult man whose entire body was wrapped in bandages into a child of about ten years old.

This, how is this possible?

After witnessing this incredible scene firsthand, how could Miyano Akemi not understand why the incredibly mysterious BOSS and the number two figure in the organization, Rum, valued her sister so much?

Rejuvenate! Stay young forever!

If the current situation is not accidental, then the value of Drug A is immeasurable, both for the BOSS himself and for the organization.

It's even possible that this would lead to a frenzy of competition among the world's major powers, and even trigger a war over it.

Bang!Bang!bang...

Just as Miyano Akemi was in shock, she suddenly heard hurried footsteps approaching outside the door.

Clearly, Rum, unable to find a scabbard anywhere, quickly thought of Gin, whom he was "dealing with," and rushed over.

"How to do?"

Akemi Miyano became somewhat anxious.

Her intuition told her that it would be a bad thing if Rum discovered the shrunken Gin.

It's definitely not a good thing for her sister, Shiho Miyano, at least not.

But now, she seems unable to find a way to hide Gin.

Just then, the pure white, cracked scabbard seemed to have finally completed its mission, shattering into pieces with a crisp sound.

Immediately, a black rift emerged from the shattered scabbard and appeared in the center of the secret chamber.

"This, this is-"

Akemi Miyano stared blankly at the suddenly appearing dark crack.

It was bottomless, and there was absolutely no view of the other side.

Darkness, ominousness, distortion, terror...

However, the black mist emanating from this dark crevice caused Miyano Akemi to feel countless negative emotions churning within her the moment she came into contact with it.

Could this fissure connect to the most terrifying place in the world?

However, Gin's feelings were completely opposite to those of Akemi Miyano.

The moment the dark crack appeared, he felt something reassuring slowly filling the void in his heart.

The black mist that drifted out from the cracks was also attracted to him and entered his body.

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