Chapter 250: No Exchange of Information
[Option 2, completed]
[Reward: Temporary Skill Card x1, Temporary Trait Card x1]
[Option 3, completed]
[Reward: Trait Card x1]
As he negotiated with Toru Amuro, the system notified Akikawa Kyousuke that two options had been completed, resonating in his mind.
Akikawa Kyousuke had now uncovered the system's rules.
Even options like Option 2 and Option 3, which were clearly contradictory, could be considered complete as long as the corresponding measures were taken.
Earlier, Akikawa Kyousuke had wondered why Amuro contacted him through the camera but took no action.
Only now did he understand—it was because Toru Amuro believed he had deliberately killed the police officer.
That's why Amuro wanted him to admit it himself.
But such a notion was far too naïve.
Through a brief negotiation with Toru Amuro, Akikawa Kyousuke's understanding of him deepened further.
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First, from Toru Amuro's attitude toward himself and Kaitou Kid, Akikawa Kyousuke deduced that Amuro's sense of justice was somewhat similar to Kyouji Toda's.
Both were the type of men who could not tolerate the crimes of others.
'That handsome detective already knows what I did to Koichi Nishihara and Ohga Takao at the Empire Theatre and the Minato Film Festival.'
'There's no doubt that it was Kyouji Toda who shared the information he extracted from the two assassins with that handsome detective.'
'Of course, the Shinigami elementary school student who was also at the scene must have overheard as well.'
'But when Toru Amuro confronted me just now, he only mentioned what happened at the hot springs hotel and didn't bring up the Imperial Theatre or the Film Festival cases.'
'In other words, the Shinigami elementary school student didn't tell Toru Amuro what he heard from Kyouji Toda.'
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Akikawa Kyousuke judged this based on Toru Amuro's personality.
If Amuro knew what he had done to Koichi Nishihara, Ohga Takao, and even Kyouji Toda,
It would have been absolutely impossible for him to let it slide so easily or believe his current act.
Since Toru Amuro realized he had placed his cell phone in Vermouth's pocket to get the police following him to catch her, he believed him.
This also meant that Toru Amuro lacked information about Kyouji Toda.
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'The handsome detective, the Shinigami elementary school student, and Toru Amuro.'
'They all seem to be on the same side, but in reality, they don't share information with one another.'
'The handsome detective found out that the Shinigami elementary school student didn't tell him anything about me, and the Shinigami elementary school student didn't tell Toru Amuro about me either.'
'Well, now that Toru Amuro knows I'm the mysterious person who caused Vermouth's injury, he probably won't inform the Shinigami elementary school student about it.'
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Akikawa Kyousuke glanced at Toru Amuro, who was slowly lifting his head in front of him, and thought to himself.
At the same time, Akikawa Kyousuke felt even more confident in his earlier judgment.
Toru Amuro was indeed a Public Security Bureau officer infiltrating the mysterious organization.
Not the other way around.
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"So, Mr. Amuro turns out to be a Public Security Bureau officer?"
"From your prior knowledge of luxury goods, I genuinely thought you were an employee at a luxury store."
Akikawa Kyousuke looked at Toru Amuro and spoke softly.
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When Toru Amuro heard this, he nodded seriously and then lowered his voice, instructing solemnly:
"This matter must never be spoken of."
"Alright."
Akikawa Kyousuke nodded.
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Originally, Toru Amuro had been somewhat concerned that Akikawa Kyousuke might ask why he wanted to keep it a secret.
However, he felt relieved when he saw that Akikawa Kyousuke didn't ask anything and simply accepted it without question.
Although Akikawa Kyousuke often seemed inexperienced with the world, his emotional intelligence was by no means low.
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'This time, I acted too rashly. Kazami's death made me impulsive.'
'When I recounted Kazami's story, it was equivalent to exposing my identity as a Public Security Bureau officer.'
'Luckily, due to Akikawa Kyousuke's absolutely antagonistic relationship with the organization, he couldn't have imagined I was infiltrating it. Otherwise, things could have gone very wrong this time.'
Toru Amuro thought to himself.
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"Mr. Amuro, have you caught Chianti's accomplice?"
Toru Amuro saw the emotion on Akikawa Kyousuke's face as he asked.
"No. Why do you ask?"
Toru Amuro was confused.
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"Huh?"
Akikawa Kyousuke appeared very surprised.
"I assumed you'd already caught the woman working with Chianti since you knew I placed my cell phone in her pocket."
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Toru Amuro's heart had just settled back into his chest, but upon hearing Akikawa Kyousuke's question, it leaped again.
"The Metropolitan Police identified the suspect by investigating surveillance footage at the highway service area's entrance and exit.
The characteristics of Chianti's accomplice provided by witnesses at Kosenan matched, so we determined they were Chianti's accomplices who killed the Public Security Bureau officer."
Toru Amuro appeared calm as he explained in a steady tone.
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After seeing the look of realization on Akikawa Kyousuke's face, Toru Amuro finally felt a bit more at ease.
'Akikawa Kyousuke is exceptionally perceptive. He managed to deduce this even under the pressure of my questioning.'
Toru Amuro thought to himself but also harbored doubts.
How could Akikawa Kyousuke, with his limited experience, possess such remarkable skills?
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"I'd like to ask, Akikawa-kun, how did you realize the police were following you?"
"Since childhood, my mother and I have been hunted by Chianti. Always fleeing, I gradually became highly aware of anyone trailing me."
Akikawa Kyousuke replied.
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Like children who were often bullied growing up and became more attuned to others' malice,
Akikawa Kyousuke, who had been on the run since childhood, had become highly sensitive to anyone following him.
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Once Toru Amuro shed his preconceived notion of Akikawa Kyousuke as a "bad kid,"
He realized Akikawa Kyousuke's words and actions were consistent.
Just as Toru Amuro confirmed that he had indeed misunderstood Akikawa Kyousuke,
He suddenly felt his phone vibrating in his pocket.
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The moment he felt the vibration, an ominous feeling washed over him.
It wasn't his Public Security Bureau phone ringing—it was the phone he used as a member of the organization.
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"Excuse me, I have to take this call."
As Toru Amuro said this, he stepped away from Akikawa Kyousuke, walked offstage, and took out his phone.
When he saw the name displayed on the screen, his unease intensified.
–GIN.
Toru Amuro answered the call and heard Gin's deep voice on the other end:
"Bourbon, where are you right now?"
(End of Chapter)