Refuse to allow Conan to join the main storyline

Akai Shuichi asked: "How did you do it?"

Koizumi looked at him with amusement and started to play dumb: "What do you mean?"

Akai Shuichi glanced at Vermouth again: "...What's going on with that child?"

Koizumi just chuckled and said, "Child? What child? I don't understand."

Although the woman opposite pretended to be confused and refused to admit it verbally, her face clearly showed a look of gloating, and the smile in her eyes was about to overflow.

So, this actually means tacitly accepting his judgment, right?

Akai Shuichi narrowed his eyes slightly.

He originally wanted to ask, is this some new black technology developed by the organization? But then he thought, if the facts are just as he guessed, then it goes without saying that the confidentiality level must be very high.

Given his current relationship with Sakurai, there was no reason for the other party to tell him information of this level.

If she really said it, it is 99% likely not true, and it is certain that she must have some ulterior motive.

Sakurai was actually giving another member of the organization a lot of face by hinting that his inference was correct in front of him, and instead of denying it outright and calling him a whimsical psychopath.

Therefore, he should have some self-awareness and avoid causing trouble for himself.

So, Akai Shuichi's mind raced, and he swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue and changed the subject directly.

"If I want to get help from you as an individual, what are the conditions?"

Wow, he didn't get entangled at all and changed the target so decisively.

He has a clear self-awareness, accurate judgment, and is also very interesting.

Great!

Koizumi was a little surprised by Shuichi Akai's behavior, but he also felt it was completely reasonable.

He is truly worthy of being the man who almost caught Gin in the original work.

In the original work, besides Conan, the only "Silver Bullet" that can make the organization members tremble with fear, is indeed very smart and powerful.

And he actually said "in his personal capacity"?

Is this a teammate who is tired of being held back and is planning to get rid of the burden and act alone?

This doesn't include the FBI and Akai Mary, right?

Hehe, it seems that this failed operation caused Shuichi Akai to suffer a lot.

Yes, just look at Akai Mary's attitude towards him.

Koizumi slightly restrained the smile on his face, stared at Akai Shuichi for a long while, and then raised the corners of his mouth again: "So direct?"

Akai Hide replied expressionlessly: "In your words, time is limited."

"Then may I ask, is the one you are seeking to cooperate with the organization, or..."

Before Koizumi could finish, Akai Shuichi interrupted and said, "It's a collaboration with you."

"Wow, your attitude has really changed 180 degrees."

Hearing a hint of sarcasm in Koizumi's tone, Akai Shuichi paused for a moment, as if considering his wording, and then spoke with a sincere expression.

"I must admit that my previous judgment of you was too one-sided and subjective, which led to some...insecure behavior when I first came into contact with you. I am willing to apologize to you for my mistakes, and sincerely hope that the past will not affect our future cooperation."

After recognizing the situation, immediately re-plan your goals and then adjust your strategies in a targeted manner. Even if the new plan conflicts with the original plan, you can decisively cut it off and then change your position smoothly.

Very realistic and efficient.

It’s also scary…

As a teammate, this kind of person is very reliable.

But you should pay attention to whether your actions will conflict with him and cause unnecessary internal friction.

Even worse is that if you accidentally become his stumbling block, you should be careful that you may be bitten back suddenly.

Koizumi always felt that people like Akai Shuichi always looked at people with cold eyes.

It's all calculation, without any warmth or humanity.

To be honest, Koizumi has always felt that Akai Shuichi and Furuya Rei's working styles are really similar.

It's just that Shuichi Akai implemented this code of conduct more thoroughly and extremely.

In the original story, Shuichi Akai's two girlfriends, Judy and Miyano Akemi, were both victims of his behavior pattern.

Are you saying he really has no feelings?

Probably not.

Yes, there are, but not many and not important.

However, an organization is a place where interests are paramount, and anyone who talks about feelings is a fool.

Even now, she, Gin, and Vermouth are just people bound together by interests.

Therefore, Koizumi knew very well that she might not like Akai Shuichi, but she had no right to comment on Akai's right and wrong.

...Suddenly I miss Zhu Fu a little.

After you've dealt with Akai's issue, let's hurry back to Tokyo. There's nothing fun or good to eat in London.

If she stayed any longer, Sister Bei might bring out the Stargazing Pie to "treat" her.

And she was also a little greedy for Zhu Fu's food.

Seeing that Koizumi opposite him was suddenly a little distracted, Akai Shuichi did not urge him, but still calmly looked at the reactions of the two people opposite him.

Yes, not just Koizumi, but also Vermouth’s reaction.

He knew that Sharon Wynyard across from him was also looking at him.

Although this person just listened in silence, leaving the negotiation to Sakurai himself.

But if she clearly expressed her dissatisfaction with him, I believe Sakurai would definitely not ignore her opinion.

But so far, Sharon Wynyard seems to be quite satisfied with his performance in this interview?

Or was it because he had left a deep impression on her during the previous encounters?

While Shuichi Akai was silently thinking these thoughts in his mind, Koizumi, who had been in a daze opposite him, finally came to his senses.

She sighed, chuckled and said, "...Heh, Mr. Zhuxing, you suddenly changed your action plan. Could it be that you were stimulated and made such a rash decision in a fit of anger?"

"It's not rash, nor is it a rash decision. I have been thinking about it seriously for a long time."

Akai Shuichi answered seriously: "The failed operation the day before yesterday can only be regarded as a catalyst for me to make up my mind to confront you."

Koizumi smiled and said, "I'm curious, what was the motivation that prompted you to make the change?"

Akai Shuichi immediately answered without hesitation: "It was Mr. Kudo Yusaku who introduced you, and then the phone call I made to you."

He paused and continued, "I don't know how much support the forces behind you have given you, but the breadth and accuracy of your intelligence have indeed shocked me."

[The power behind it]...

Koizumi's heart moved slightly.

The last time she spoke on the phone with Shuichi Akai was before the special talent job fair.

On that occasion, Shuichi Akai made a temporary decision to abandon the operation in Tokyo and come to London to help Mary Akai find her father.

Koizumi was not polite at all. He immediately exposed Shuichi Akai's past and warned him that his "father" was fake.

In the end, Shuichi Akai insisted on his own ideas and left.

This guy really has some weird ideas in his mind.

The so-called "forces behind the scenes" he mentioned definitely does not refer to the organization.

Koizumi was very curious and didn't know which faction Akai Shuichi classified himself into.

Neon police?

At present, Koizumi is preparing to tailor a "power behind the scenes" for Fujiwara Yuto that matches his status.

Can the super fighter Shuichi Akai be used?