Refuse to allow Conan to join the main storyline

No wonder Melo has always been so arrogant, always acting like he is superior to others...

No wonder Merlot dares to confront Gin...

No wonder she always felt that Melo looked down on her...

It turns out that her identity is so special!

Well, the task that gentleman gave me...

He told me to keep a close eye on Melo and pay attention to her movements. It wasn't because he felt there was something wrong with Melo, but because... because of a father's concern for his beloved child?

With such thoughts in her mind, Miyano Shiho involuntarily took two steps back after being scolded by Koizumi.

She had already retreated to the door of the room, her hand was grasping the door handle, when she suddenly realized that even if Melo had a special status, she couldn't take over the responsibility and give orders to her!

It's obviously that gentleman's home court now!

When that person is in charge, she, Miyano Shiho, should be the first to obey that gentleman's orders!

Miyano Shiho stopped what she was doing in annoyance, and went back to her seat and looked at the black figure on the monitor.

"What do you mean, sir?"

Koizumi's face was expressionless, but a smile flashed quickly in his eyes.

Hey, you are indeed a world protagonist.

If this was any supporting character, after being frightened by her just now, he would have been scared to tears even if he didn't run away.

But Miyano Shiho could still glare at her.

Although he is only thirteen years old, his mental strength and willpower are quite good, and are not inferior to those of ordinary adults.

Karasuma Renya waved his hand and said, "What I'm going to say next is also related to Shirley. You all sit down."

"Okay, sir."

Miyano Shiho felt relieved that she was not kicked out on the spot.

She gave Koizumi a defiant look and sat back in her seat.

Koizumi pretended not to see it.

“Okay, Mello, answer my question.

"Why do you want to set up a research team yourself? Why don't you hand over the research work to the drug research base? This should have been Shirley's job."

Huh?

The gentleman must be referring to the Santa Felina beauty serum, right?

Was that interesting thing originally supposed to be her research project?

This thing is much more interesting than that APTX4869 and more to her taste.

Miyano Shiho immediately perked up.

Great, now she has an excuse to ask for more samples!

The inspection report that I took a while to review has also become legitimate!

Then, she heard Melo say confidently: "Of course it's because of the task you gave me!"

Karasuma Renya was at a loss for words for a moment: "...My request?"

Koizumi nodded.

"According to the base information that Gin handed over to me, the purpose and most important task of the Tokyo drug research base is to continuously improve a new drug called APTX4869.

“According to the information, this research project has been going on for decades without interruption and is the research project that you value most.

“The various hardware and software of this base, whether it is the various high-tech equipment and instruments purchased, or the underground human body observation laboratory, as well as the senior researchers deployed by the base, are all carefully configured for this project.

“The same goes for Miss Shirley, who was newly assigned by you.

“Since this is the research project that you are most concerned about, it should of course be the first priority among all your work.

"As for Rum's research, your instructions to me are that I am responsible for investigating Rum's secret experimental base, the anti-aging drug, and his secret research and development team.

“You made it very clear at the time that you wanted to give it to me, not to the experimental base.

“Besides, this kind of technology is not entirely of unknown origin, so how can it be more important than organizing your own long-term research?

"So, I didn't bring the research project back to the base and give it to Miss Shirley. But!"

Without giving Karasuma Renya a chance to interrupt, Koizumi added, "I have given some samples to Miss Shirley for testing."

She glanced at Miyano Shiho.

"Of course, my original intention was that after she had completed her work, if she had any spare time, she could use this thing as a diversion.

"As for the progress of Miss Shirley's work, and whether the samples I provided have been tested, I don't know. Let Miss Shirley report to you."

Miyano Shiho:!

Mello, that bastard, is tripping her up again!

Karasuma Renya: ...

After a long silence, he said, "I will find another time to learn about Shirley's work progress. Now, let me first explain the matter of the rejuvenation drug."

Miyano Shiho felt a little relieved.

As long as she is not asked to submit a work report right away, she will find a way to deal with it!

Also, it turns out that the real name of that beauty essence is “Rejuvenation Elixir”?

It is quite consistent with the characteristics it exhibits.

Koizumi nodded.

"Okay sir, let me continue.

“I found some information about the organization’s early research projects in Rum’s research materials and have submitted them to you.

"I suspect that Rum's research is based on these earlier studies, so I asked you for relevant information so that I can investigate."

Karasuma Renya: ...

Koizumi showed a dissatisfied expression on his face.

"It doesn't matter if you can't wait. It doesn't matter whether you give it to me or not.

"I found a researcher who was originally part of Rum's research team and started practical development of this technology, and surprisingly, we made a breakthrough very quickly!"

Koizumi looked excited and spoke faster and faster.

"We have captured the core of this technology and extracted a gene that activates cells. I don't quite understand it, but it's probably something that can quickly rejuvenate cells."

Miyano Shiho frowned.

Just from these few sentences, you can tell that Melo is a complete layman in biomedicine!

Is it really okay to hand over this kind of research project to a newbie who knows nothing about it?

The fact that she was able to achieve the current results can only be attributed to the fact that the researcher she found was very capable, or that she was very lucky.

That's it.

As expected, I should talk to that gentleman and transfer this research to her name.

Miyano Shiho glanced at Koizumi, who was beaming with joy.

...Of course, let's talk about it when Mello is not around.

Then, she was distracted for a moment, and heard Koizumi say: "...I bought off the official review channel and put the new product directly into commercial operation in Santa Felina."

Miyano Shiho:?!

A new technology is directly put on the market without being verified or undergoing clinical trials?

What did she say!

The guy named Oyamada and the guy named Takagi were the guinea pigs that Junjun used as Merlot!

Those two people didn't believe her!

Koizumi stretched out his hand excitedly.

"One person, 5 million yen, and the demand is far from enough! Only five days after the official opening, the number of reservations has exceeded 200, and this is without any publicity!

“As long as it is done properly, this will become a stable source of income for the organization!”

“Everyone who receives services at Santa Felina becomes a quality inspector of this technology.

“In other words, each of them is our human experimental subject, and it is convenient for us to follow up and observe, and even if problems are found, they can be easily dealt with.

"In addition, I am also using this technology to support Oyamada Nae's political activities. Not only can it earn funds for the organization, but it can also easily gain reputation, connections, and political bargaining chips!"

Miyano Shiho: !!

Scalp numbness.

Mello, was this the plan from the beginning? He used the customers of his beauty salon as guinea pigs for clinical trials!

“Of course, Santa Felina’s customer base is still too small.

“Actually, I’ve already thought about it! Why not just set up a new beauty brand, release this technology to a wider market, and conduct a larger-scale social human experiment!

"With this huge amount of data, I believe we will soon be able to develop a final form that will satisfy you, sir."

Miyano Shiho: !!!

Melo, this lunatic, does she really know what she is doing? !

The smile on Koizumi's face became more and more crazy.

She stood up suddenly, staring at the person on the monitor with sparkling eyes: "Sir, what do you think of this plan..."

Before he could finish his words, Koizumi's body swayed slightly as if his feet were unstable, and then he suddenly fell headfirst to the ground.