Conan: Becoming the Boss Starting with Winning Over Ran

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Fortunately, Xing Gongyu was by her side, which allowed her to barely remain calm.

Otherwise, if someone thinks it's some kind of prank on a variety show and does something irrational, they might end up dying.

Gin and vodka are not the type to show mercy to women.

Vodka breathed a sigh of relief at Hoshimiya Yu and Kujou Hitomi's sensible behavior.

Gin has been getting busier and busier lately, which has put a lot of pressure on him.

"Then come with me."

Vodka got up and left the lounge, leading Hoshiguma and the other person to a deeper area.

This floor is very empty, with only a few scattered props, their shapes are strange, and it's unclear what they are used for.

In the center of the arena, Gin had a cigarette dangling from his lips, and at his feet were two figures with their mouths gagged and their hands and feet bound.

Gin saw Hoshimiya and the other man, casually pulled two daggers from his waist and threw them on the ground, then ordered Vodka to untie the two men at his feet.

“Pick it up, then go kill those two.”

Gin's cold voice rang out, "If you can't do it, then they will kill you, because only by killing you can they live."

Before Vodka had finished untying them, the two men became anxious upon hearing Gin's words and began to writhe and struggle, trying to break free as soon as possible.

087 The Warlords

Looking at the gleaming dagger on the ground, and then at Gin's indifferent expression, Hoshimiya Yu sighed silently in her heart. As expected, verbal promises were useless.

Killing these two unknown individuals is both a test and a pledge of loyalty.

Aside from collusion for personal gain, organizations control people using only a few methods, the most common of which is naturally gaining leverage over individuals.

Xing Gongyu glanced around and noticed several more machines flashing red dots.

It's obviously a surveillance camera.

Just as the first person was about to break free, Gin, who was standing next to him, seemed indifferent, but in reality, he had one hand in his chest, probably holding a gun. If he sensed anything was wrong, he would immediately take care of Hoshimiya Yu and the other two.

It seems I have no choice but to confess here for the first time; this is my first murder.

She has been through many cases with Conan and even helped Kujou Hitomi and Asai Mami dispose of corpses a few times, but this is the first time she has actually killed someone.

Being invited by Gin to join the distillery has its advantages, but this current hurdle is the price to pay.

Now, Xing Gongyu only hopes that these two people aren't good people either, so that if they are accidentally exposed in the future, the Red Team can be more forgiving...

Of course, it's best not to expose it, but no one can predict everything.

That's not a human, that's a god.

Thoughts were racing through my mind, but only a few seconds had actually passed.

Seeing that the first person was able to move freely, Xing Gongyu no longer hesitated and bent down to pick up the dagger on the ground.

It wasn't Gin's intention; it was just a coincidence.

The two people used as a pledge of allegiance happened to be a man and a woman. The woman was tied up so tightly that her appearance was not visible.

The man who had been freed from his restraints was an ordinary-looking middle-aged man.

But now his face was incredibly ferocious, like a wild beast fighting to the death, he charged madly towards Xing Gongyu.

The middle-aged man heard Gin's words clearly. He knew the organization's style and thought he was doomed this time, but he didn't expect there would be a chance.

Although she knew in her heart that even if she killed Hoshimiya Yu and the other two, she would most likely still be executed by Gin, she still did not want to give up this only chance of survival.

Seeing Xing Gongyu pick up the dagger, the middle-aged man did not hesitate and lunged forward to pick up the other dagger.

The middle-aged man's movements were sharp and swift, completely at odds with his ordinary appearance.

Hoshimiya Yu's eyes flickered, but she wasn't particularly surprised.

The fact that Gin personally captured this man and woman clearly means they are not ordinary people.

After getting the dagger, he immediately did a lazy roll, seemingly afraid that Xing Gongyu would take the opportunity to launch a sneak attack.

When they turned around, they found that Hoshiguma Yu was standing still in the same spot.

As he breathed a sigh of relief, the middle-aged man couldn't help but relax a little.

It seems Gin really wants to use them as a litmus test; these two are clearly newcomers who have never seen bloodshed.

Not only did they not take advantage of his untied state to attack him, they didn't even know to stop him from getting the weapon.

The woman over there, in particular, still looks hesitant and timid.

He didn't even bother to pick up the weapons, letting them go to waste.

"Kid, don't blame me, blame yourself for being soft-hearted."

The middle-aged man looked at Xing Gongyu and didn't think he would lose if they had the same weapons.

Once Xinggong Yu is dealt with, that seemingly weak and powerless woman will be easily dealt with as well.

Xing Gongyu was somewhat regretful, after all, it was her first time and she lacked experience, so she was still a little hesitant.

His physical abilities far surpass those of his opponent, but his skills are completely inferior, and he could easily lose if he's not careful.

We are all just mortals; if a fatal wound is inflicted, he too will die.

As for hoping for Gin's rescue...

Forget it. Even if he had joined, let alone not being a formal member, Gin wouldn't have intervened if Hoshimiya Yu had been killed.

In Gin's eyes, middle-aged men are just weaklings, at most a little stronger than ordinary people.

He still had some sense of propriety; he wouldn't choose a fighting expert as an opponent for Xing Gongyu and the other person.

Not only that, but they also gave Xing Gongyu and the other two a chance to strike first.

Unfortunately, the two failed to seize the opportunity.

Talent is important, but mindset and willpower are equally essential.

If they were defeated like this, it means that Xing Gongyu and the other two are just so-so and not worth his effort to cultivate.

Gin wasn't looking for a good-for-nothing like this; he wanted a disciple who could succeed him.

As the middle-aged man approached her step by step, Xing Gongyu silently gripped the dagger.

Since we're going to kill anyway, why increase the risk for ourselves?

Arrogance is unacceptable under any circumstances.

The lion fights the rabbit with all his strength.

Things have been going too well lately, and I've gotten a little cocky. While keeping a close eye on myself, Hoshino Yu decisively activated Bullet Time.

Fortunately, it wasn't too late to realize the mistake, and there was still a chance to make amends.

Slight differences in skill can actually be overcome by physical fitness.

Once bullet time was activated, the middle-aged man's every move seemed to freeze in Xing Gongyu's eyes.

When faced with a stationary wooden stake, the task becomes simple.

Step forward, aim, and stab.

The entire sequence of movements took more than three seconds of bullet time to complete.

Everyone, including Gin, only saw a blur before their eyes, and the middle-aged man was already clutching his throat and slowly collapsing to the ground.

To ensure a fatal blow, Hoshiguma Yu chose the throat, and not just slit it, but pierced it directly.

Piercing is much more difficult than slitting the throat, but fortunately the dagger provided by Gin was sharp enough that Hoshimiya Yu did not have to expend too much effort.

Bang.

The sound of the body hitting the ground echoed in the empty room, bringing everyone else present back to their senses.

After a brief moment of surprise, Gin looked at Hoshimiya Hayao with satisfaction.

Sure enough, his judgment and intuition were as good as ever; Xing Gongyu was born for this job.

Not only are they physically excellent, but they are also highly adaptable.

Although it was his first time killing someone, his movements were clumsy but swift and efficient, and he was only slightly out of breath afterward.

Unlike some people who retch as pathetically as someone committing murder for the first time.

What a good seedling.

Gin was no longer too concerned about whether Kujou Hitomi could pass the test; he felt that Hoshimiya Yu was more than enough.

Hoshimiya Yu felt a little sad about killing someone for the first time, but only a little.

But after that, it was just like that.

Because I've handled so many cases and seen so many corpses.

The moment the dagger pierced the flesh, the body instinctively resisted, because normal people would reject killing their own kind.

That's why serial killers are called psychopaths.

People who enjoy killing their own kind are unlikely to be normal.

Even someone like Gin doesn't kill without a reason.

Killing is merely a means, not an end.

Seeing Hoshimiya Yu kill someone, with the middle-aged man's unseeing corpse lying before her, Kujou Hitomi instinctively covered her mouth, her beautiful eyes filled with shock, but not much fear.

The fact that she could think of beheading someone on a roller coaster and then poisoning them when that failed shows that Kujou Hitomi is no saint; in fact, she is far more ruthless than the average person.

It is precisely because of this that Hoshimiya Yu values ​​Kujou Hitomi.

Similarly, Gin also vaguely sensed something, which is why he included Kujou Hitomi in his recruitment plan.

At this point, Vodka untied the woman.

She was younger than a middle-aged man and looked about 70% similar to him; Hoshiguma Yu guessed that the two were siblings.

Hoshimiya Yu guessed correctly; the two were indeed siblings, and they were actually undercover agents sent by the Muddy Society to infiltrate the organization.

The brewery stole the Muddy Association's arms deal, and this violent gang with some influence in Tokyo won't let it go so easily.

So they sent someone infiltrate to gather intelligence, because knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory.

But Gin has exposed countless professional intelligence agents, let alone this brother and sister who usually just act as pimps.

Muddy thought the two of them would be good at pimping, as they were eloquent and well-suited for the task. However, they were discovered by Gin after only two days in the organization.

Originally, he was going to execute them directly, but then Hoshimiya Yu and Kujou Hitomi arrived, so Gin decided to make use of them.

Seeing her brother die a horrible death, the woman, who had only ever worked as a brothel madam, was terrified. But under the threat of death, she still stepped forward and tried to take the dagger from the corpse's hand.

Xing Gongyu's dagger pierced the middle-aged man's neck, with only the hilt sticking out. The middle-aged woman dared not pull it out and could only choose the one that had fallen next to the corpse.

But someone was quicker than her.

Amidst the astonished gazes of Gin and Vodka, Kujou Hitomi, utilizing the coordination and physical prowess honed through gymnastics training, moved faster than expected and snatched the dagger from their hands.

088 A Difficult Start

The middle-aged woman stood frozen in place, staring at Kujou Hitomi holding a dagger, unsure whether to advance or retreat.

Kujou Hitomi didn't immediately launch an attack, but instead looked at Hoshimiya Hare.

She has accepted what happened tonight, because she has no choice but to accept it.

If it weren't for Hoshimiya Yu, Kujou Hitomi would probably have forced herself to make a choice, but now, she naturally has to act entirely according to Hoshimiya Yu's wishes.

Seeing Kujou Hitomi's reaction, Gin raised an eyebrow but did not say anything to stop him.

Hoshimiya Yu knew that the relationship between the two could not be hidden from Gin, so he didn't bother to hide it and simply spoke up directly.

"Xiaotong, do you need my help?"

The implication is that you should let go and do it.

The two had a relationship where they swapped their first time, and each contract partner was an extremely valuable resource.

Putting aside whether the quota will be reset after death, even if it is reset, Hoshiguma Yu would not allow his woman to be in danger.