Casablanca dedicated to Mr. Nakahara

The Dowa Kingdom, which consists of 13 autonomous regions, is well-known worldwide, and each region has its own unique culture and customs.There was a coup in this country a hundred years ago, when the king signed an agreement to recognize the autonomy of 13 districts so that the people would not be disturbed by war.

The organization 'ACCA', which is separated from politics, was established 99 years ago. It takes the protection of national life as its own responsibility. It includes various facilities such as police stations, fire stations, and hospitals.Named after an extinct bird of peace, it speaks volumes about the organization's founders' vision for the future.

Similar introductions are commonly published in travel brochures, and more critical information on people needs to be investigated by themselves.

Although this trip was in a hurry, Oda Shinichi contacted Takahashi Kazuhikari immediately after Qianli went out, and the two used the information network they had operated for many years to organize the biography of 'Gene Otas' into a file and send it to the boss's mailbox.

It wasn't until he arrived in the Dowa Kingdom thousands of miles away that Mori Ogai realized that the person was missing from a series of clues.He first called Nakahara Chuya, and then immediately sent someone to find Takahashi Kazuko.

"Takahashi-kun, I need to know Chisato's recent itinerary." Mori Ogai said straight to the point.

The man in the white coat over the suit seemed to be prepared, and after saluting, he took out a detailed document from his briefcase.It contains specific information on the flight Qianli took, the hotel he booked, the respondent and the target person.

After reading the content recorded on the paper, Mori Ogai narrowed his eyes slightly.The current king of the Dowa Kingdom is old and frail, and his heirs are all princes and daughters.At present, the son of the youngest princess, Shi Wan, has the right to inherit the throne. However, the second princess who used to feign death to escape from the royal family left a pair of sons and daughters. The eldest son is ten years older than Shi Wannian, and has the right to inherit the first throne.

Adding to the confusion is the First Princess, whose daughter is pregnant and, if a boy is born, the successor to the throne is still unknown.In general, the current Dowa Kingdom is a pool of muddy waters.

"Takahashi-kun." Mori Ogai closed the document in front of him and said warmly. "Did he say when he'd be back?"

Takahashi Kazuko pushed the frame on the bridge of his nose with the back of his fingers, and the reflective lenses covered his eyes at this time. "Never, Master Qianli's decision is unknown to subordinates."

"Even I can't say it?" Mori Ogai tilted his head with a smile, and his loose forehead hair slid to the side of his face. "It's loyal."

Takahashi and Guangyan kept silent.After the mission of guarding the Kingdom of Dova is over, winter will come.

"carry on."

"Yes, chief."

When the hem of the white coat disappeared behind the door, Ogai Mori sent an email to Chuya Nakahara.Nakahara, who had long been accustomed to long-term business trips, went straight to the airport with his suitcase. On the way, he asked his subordinates who dealt with daily affairs to buy the next flight to the Dowa Kingdom.The six-hour sailing time was just enough to catch up on sleep.

Qianli, who knew nothing about this, met the responder for this mission in the living room of the hotel suite. The respondent was wearing a set of casual clothes that were easy to move and was tall.The person's age cannot be judged from the appearance alone, and the short indigo hair is neatly done.

After entering the room, the man took off his sunglasses, revealing a pair of eyes similar to his hair color. "It's been a long journey, just call me Nino."

Looking at the right hand stretched out to him, Qian Li said his name without seeing it, and immediately walked towards the sofa.

"Where is the target now?"

Nino raised his eyebrows, but he didn't care about the young man's attitude.As far as he knows, this is the 'bodyguard' invited by Master Abend from the Far East.

"On the taxi to the airport."

Qianli glanced at him, walked around the sofa and picked up the suitcase that hadn't been opened yet. "Do you have a car?"

"Of course, please."

A few minutes later, the two boarded a low-profile black car one after another, with Nino acting as a temporary driver.When Qianli was about to use the mobile phone app to order a flight ticket, the man put on his sunglasses again and reminded him with a smile.

"Mr. Qianli, Jean's business trip this time is to inspect the ACCA branch in Frovan."

Froven, the land of thousands of flowers blooming.

Qianli, who is proficient in several foreign languages, naturally understands the meaning of the name. The many flower fields printed in color ink in the travel brochure are labeled as "one of the must-see scenery".

"Can I trust you?" Nino looked up at the rearview mirror, even through the dark glasses, his sharp gaze was hard to ignore.

Qianli frowned, and pressed the 'confirm payment' button. "You want to go with him."

"...Yes, but I have to stay in Baden." Nino flexibly turned the steering wheel and drove the car onto the Airport Avenue. "The first princess' guards attacked his sister not long ago. Although he failed, no one can guarantee that it won't happen again."

"You don't need to trust me." Qianli's voice had just finished, and there was an extra message on the Twitter post before.Since the hint number in the upper right corner was very eye-catching, he decisively clicked on the blue and white icon.

[Fishing and Tide Watching]: Is this the reason you ran away from home?

[Midazolam]:?

[Fishing and tide watching]: The year-end bonus is gone.

[Midazolam]: ... I am not short of money.

Qian Li never expected that Mori Ogai was behind the account that had been following him for several years!Angrily, he blacklisted this ID, and even spoke with a bit of anger.

"Mr. Nino, I am very expensive, but I never miss."

"Then please."

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On the flight to Frovan, Qianli finally met the mission target of this trip—Jean Otas.His soft facial features are handsome but unobtrusive, and the unique blond hair and blue eyes of the royal blood make him stand out among many tourists.

There are three seats side by side, Gene Otas is by the window, the middle seat is unreserved, and Qianli is next to the aisle.As soon as he was seated, the young man nodded to him with a smile on his face.

Looking at the heir closest to the throne from the corner of his eye, he served as the deputy director of the Supervision Section of ACCA Headquarters and was responsible for inspecting the daily business of the members of each branch.In this country, cigarettes are a first-class luxury with high taxes, and the profits obtained from private tobacco sales are no less than drugs.The temptation caused by this has made many people take risks, which is part of the work of the Supervision Section.

I have just confirmed that Jean Ottas, who went to various districts, was used by someone with a heart to act as a bridge for the coup faction.

According to the collected information, it can be judged that the young man beside him has a pair of eyes piercing the fog, and he is calm in the center of the vortex.The killer lurking in the dark did not affect his daily life. During the flight, he even leisurely tasted the lava chocolate cake sent by the stewardess.

You're too unsuspecting, aren't you worried about being poisoned?

Qianli refused the meal and only wanted a bottle of sealed mineral water.

After finishing his lunch, Jean Otas wiped the chocolate from the corner of his mouth with a tissue, packed the bag and turned his gaze to the passengers beside him. "First time in Dowa?"

Qianli was startled, then nodded immediately.

"The desserts in each district are worth trying, including meals prepared by airlines." Jean Otas pointed out.

"Thank you, I'm not hungry for now." Qianli said.

Not long after, the plane landed at the airport on the outskirts of Frowan on time, and Jean Otas, who left first, met the colleagues who came to pick him up at the square.After saluting and putting it in the trunk, he sat in the passenger seat and caught the black-haired young man who had just walked out of the airport hall through the mirror, and a little confusion gradually appeared in his sea-blue pupils.

Being extremely sensitive to other people's eyesight, Qianli immediately got into a taxi waiting on the side of the road.The driver with a warm smile started the car immediately, and then asked the passenger's destination aloud.

Before coming here, Nino specifically informed Gene Otas of the address where he stayed and the itinerary for the past two days. Qianli did not ask the driver to drive directly to the target hotel, but stopped at an open-air cafe on the way.It was already close to the city center. After getting off the car, he walked towards the counter without turning his eyes. At the same time, the car in which Gene Otas was riding left in the dust.

After packing a cup of coffee, Qianli dragged his suitcase and waited on the side of the street.The surrounding houses are mostly made of stones, and the outermost layer is rammed with soil.The tall walls are square and the windows are very small.The interior is decorated with geometric patterns or large-scale plant patterns, which are rough and beautiful.

The costumes of the local residents are also very distinctive, with white headscarves and large cotton and linen robes, which are very similar to the dresses of Middle Eastern countries.

The streets are clean and tidy, and the green belts on both sides of the road are full of unnamed flowers and coconut trees with broad leaves.The lingering fragrance of flowers in the air makes everyone in the room soften their faces involuntarily, and the corners of their mouths are filled with peaceful smiles.

Qianli was not used to this atmosphere, so he hailed a taxi and went straight to the hotel. This is a gorgeous building similar to a temple.After paying the fare, he walked slowly towards the revolving door, but just as he stepped into the hall, Gene Otas, who was waiting in the rest area, waved to him.

"We met again, what a coincidence."

Qianli: "..."

Jean Ottas folded the newspaper in his hand, got up and passed the young man. "The herbal tea here is good, you can try it."

Looking at the back of the mission target walking away, Qianli continued to walk towards the front desk expressionlessly.

This man is too sharp...

In the evening, according to the itinerary planned in advance, Gene Ottas was in the mayor's mansion at this time, and the Lilium family had prepared a dinner for him.

If Frovan was an independent country, the Lilium family would definitely be the only ones in power, and 5% of the oil that supplied the Dowa Kingdom would be in their hands.The eldest son serves as the head of the district, the second son is one of the five highest officials of ACCA, and the youngest son is the head of the ACCA Froven district branch.Powerful and ambitious.

Qianli hid under a coconut tree, and glanced at the buildings in front of him that could be called palaces.Not surprisingly, Lilium was the mastermind behind the coup.

After another half an hour, there was a slight sound of footsteps behind him.

Looking back suddenly, a black figure appeared under the coconut tree five meters away.

[it's over? ]

[Well, they are all ordinary people, but their skills are pretty good. ]

[Then you continue to stay here until the target arrives at the hotel safely. ]

[clear. ]

The two can talk through telepathy without opening their mouths. The ability given to amethyst by the kingdom of gems is mirror twins.Due to unfamiliarity with the environment, it took some time for the separated self to find out the group of assassins—the First Princess Guard wearing a black bow tie. After they were dealt with, the mission was half completed.

After the communication ended, Qianli quickly disappeared into the tall buildings.When passing through a sea of ​​flowers, he subconsciously stopped, and what caught his eyes was Casablanca dancing with the wind like a wave.

This is the first time he has seen so many lilies of a single species, all of which are pure white.

There are no protective measures around, and there is no sign of 'no picking'.The elegant fragrance of flowers permeates in the soothing warm wind, whispering to retain the footsteps of tourists.

As the night darkened, a crescent moon quietly hid in the clouds.Qianli looked up at the night sky, and on the dark sky was a magnificent river of stars.The endless band of bright light grabs the attention of the viewer in just a moment.

This is also the first time he has seen such a beautiful starry sky, descending on the earth across a distance of light years. What they show to the world is as magnificent and unique as any gemstone.

Qianli stretched out his right hand blankly, his vision deceived his brain, making him mistakenly think that he could touch the stars.

After a long time, there was no one there.

After returning to the hotel, Qianli went straight into the bathroom. He looked at the face in the mirror with his disguised face, his brows and eyes were full of gloom.After taking a shower with cold water, I unpacked the disposable bath towels.Her hair was brushed until it was half dry, and the black bathrobe was loosely draped over her body.

Standing in front of the washstand, his empty red pupils glanced at the phone that was thrown aside.

[Midazolam: You are an unreachable star. ]

Just three seconds after posting, there was a new message below the news.

[Nakahara Chuya: Open your eyes. ]