Refuse to allow Conan to join the main storyline

Rum thought that his advantage was that as the second in command of the organization, he had countless spies and tentacles. Once he lost this advantage, he really didn't have 100% confidence that he could win this bet. Especially since this woman seemed to have a trump card that could turn the tables.

This gamble was completely aimed at him. Was it just a coincidence, or had the other party figured out his background?

Rum turned to look at Gin in the corner, and saw that the man had sat down, propped up one leg against the wall, with a relaxed expression.

Although he still had an expression that said "keep away from strangers", Rum, who was familiar with his temper, could see that this man was actually in a very good mood.

Why are you in a good mood?

Did he admire Sakurai Izumi's performance? Or did he see himself being humiliated?

Rum narrowed his eyes slightly, feeling very unhappy.

There is no doubt that Gin is loyal to the organization, but I am stubborn and stubborn and I don't get along with him at all.

In addition, that gentleman intended to let Gin be in charge of the Tokyo action team. This was a blatant attempt to seize power from him, which made Rum, the second-in-command of the organization, very unhappy.

I asked you, Gin, to be my bodyguard, but you just laughed at my joke and didn't act as a deterrent at all. It's really outrageous!

As Rum's brainstorm was as fast as thunder and lightning, the waiter set the table in front of Rum, Gin and Koizumi, and then dishes were brought in like flowing water and served to them respectively.

Koizumi was attracted by the delicious food and his eyes were shining as he stared at the table.

The welfare of traveling through time has finally appeared!

First came a small plate of cold-cut sweetfish, followed by a skewer of marinated roasted bird meat, then a small plate of mushroom juice suckers, fish roe, miso roasted tender beef, sashimi soup, clear-cooked autumn eggplant, and finally two fruit sushi.

There are eight small plates in total, which are beautifully presented and look delicious, but they are almost all raw food. Apart from being particularly fresh, the taste is really not that good.

Most importantly, I’m still not full!

Koizumi was quite disappointed. She looked at Rum, who was wiping the corners of his mouth elegantly with the tablecloth, and Gin, who had hardly touched his chopsticks, and waved to the waitress: "Do you have eel rice? Bring one. Do you have tempura and fried shrimp? We also have skewers, egg rolls, and fried chicken nuggets. Bring whatever you have, and hurry up."

The waitress turned to look at Rum in astonishment.

Rum glared and said sternly, "Why, didn't you hear what the guest said? Why don't you go and get ready?"

"Yes, yes." The waitress trotted away hurriedly.

Koizumi's eyes flickered.

Wow, the old guy is not angry? He is quite cunning.

Rum turned to Koizumi and said, "It seems that the food here is not to your liking?"

Koizumi helplessly spread his hands and said, "I don't live a life of worrying about food and drink. Filling my stomach is more important than being elegant."

Gin, who had been acting like an ice sculpture, suddenly said, "Give me the same one as hers, plus a can of beer."

Koizumi's eyes lit up, and he quickly raised his hand and shouted, "I want an iced Coke!"

Rum frowned.

What I said before about you two working together was really just a mockery on my part. I didn't expect you to start working together right now? I discovered this talent first. Gin, even if you are a big hit in the eyes of that gentleman, don't even think about snatching him away from me!

Ah, yes. He suddenly had an interesting idea about Sakurai's troublesome bet.

With an idea in mind, Rum immediately calmed down, asked someone to bring a plate of beans and a glass of rum, and watched the two men feasting on their food leisurely.

While eating, Koizumi secretly observed the expressions of the two people over there.

I don't know what weird idea Rum had in his mind. He kept glancing at himself and Gin, as if he was expecting something.

Gin was probably just called in to be a bodyguard. His behavior was natural and his expression was open, and it was obvious that he had no special thoughts.

So what is Rum thinking about?

Soon, she knew what Rum was up to.

After finishing eating and drinking, all the cups and plates were cleared away. Koizumi was contentedly planning to continue arguing with Rum, but unexpectedly the other party couldn't wait to speak first: "About the bet you mentioned..."

Koizumi: ...

As soon as Koizumi saw the expression on Rum's face, he felt something was not right.

"I agree to this contest between two people, but I ask that he fight in my place."

Rum pointed his finger at Gin on the other side.

Koizumi was shocked and his face instantly turned gloomy.

Damn it, you old man, you were thinking of this kind of thing.

Seeing Koizumi's reaction, Rum smiled smugly, turned to Gin and said, "You don't object, do you?"

Gin didn't expect Rum to have such an arrangement.

For him, watching Koizumi and Rum fighting was an interesting thing to do to kill time, and he was also happy to see that Koizumi could make Rum suffer.

I was originally just a thug hired by Rum to keep the situation under control, but now I am being arranged to be the executor of this gambling?

Gin silently raised his eyelids and looked at the woman sitting under the window opposite, and met her vigilant gaze.

...It's quite interesting, isn't it?

It was boring to just sit here. Besides, he had heard a lot about this woman and was quite interested in her.

Gin lit a cigarette and didn't object.

Looking at Gin's reaction, Rum knew that he had tacitly agreed. The only thing left was how to send this woman, Sakurai Izumi, to the arena.

Rum felt unusually excited for the first time in a long time.

He made a pitiful expression, spread his hands and said to Koizumi: "Look, I'm just an old man. What's the point of talking about a one-on-one life-and-death duel? How dare you, a young man, bully me?"

Koizumi was almost laughing out of anger.

An easy-to-bully old man? If that were the case, who would dare to believe that? Don't you have a guilty conscience?

And Gin, you bastard, it’s clearly none of your business, so why did you agree to his unreasonable request!

Koizumi took a deep breath and tried to put the situation back on track: "I have no grudge against him..."

Rum seemed to know what she was going to say and immediately interrupted her: "It's just a small competition. I don't ask you to fight to the death..."

A life-and-death fight? Are you kidding!

I don't even know how much I weigh? Can I win against Gin one-on-one? I'll be seriously injured if not killed!

Rum leaned back in his chair, made his pyramid gesture again, and said with a smile: "...As for the time, let's do it now. It just so happens that you are all full and have strength."

Me! Fuck! You! Grandpa!

So you have been thinking about this just now!

But now that things have come to this, she has no choice but to agree.

Koizumi was very unwilling, angry and frightened by the current situation where he was at the mercy of others.

She took a deep breath, closed her eyes and told herself over and over again.

There is no point in being afraid. Fear will make you lose your original fighting power. Stay calm!

Besides, isn't this a good opportunity? Let's see how big the gap is between me and the strongest fighter of the organization. I can't die, it's just painful, just bear it and it will pass!

And I'm also testing the waters for Furuya Rei and Morobushi Kagemitsu in advance. I was bullied by Gin today, so I'll go back to the police academy and beat them up.

Feeling his body gradually relax and his heartbeat slowly return to normal, Koizumi raised his head and said calmly: "Come on then."

Because Koizumi did not hide her feelings at all, Rum watched the entire process of her emotional changes and said jokingly with the corner of his mouth: "Oh, you seem... a little scared?"

Koizumi glared at him fiercely: "Nonsense! Apart from the fighting class I took at the police academy, I have never fought with anyone!"

Rum didn't believe what Koizumi said at all. He chuckled and said in a light tone, "Oh, really."

This woman's performance in dealing with the bomber outside the Beihua Police Station was clearly amazing.

Koizumi didn't want to say anything more. She stood up, stretched her arms and legs, grabbed the coffee table in front of her and threw it into the corner.

You have to do it all at once and don't give yourself time to think, otherwise she will definitely back down.

This woman, who just looked extremely frightened, suddenly calmed down and became eager to try again?

This made Rum a little confused, and he couldn't guess what kind of psychological changes she had experienced.

Or maybe she is actually very strong and her previous fear was just a disguise?

While Rum was still trying to figure out Koizumi's mental state, Gin silently stood up and walked to the center of the room. He cleared away the low table and chairs that were in the way, stood still and hooked his finger at Koizumi.

Gin used his taunt skill on you.

Koizumi added a line for him in his mind: "Come here!"

Koizumi pulled the corner of his mouth.

Okay, grandson, I’m going to have sex with your sister!