I don't want to be an elf!

Putting aside whether this level of disobedience is serious enough to warrant the execution of a high-ranking member, even if Mori Ougai were to show no mercy and execute Ozaki Kouyou, the intelligence group and assassins would be leaderless, and the Port Mafia would certainly be paralyzed.

He's a smart man; he wouldn't do something so foolish.

However, even so, some form of punishment is inevitable.

However, Kurumi Tokisaki was unaware of the detailed rules of the organization, and therefore could not confirm Koyo Ozaki's current situation.

At the same time, she was also unsure of Mori Ōgai's attitude towards her.

If Mori Ougai decides to break off relations with her because of this, then she needs to prepare a backup plan as soon as possible.

"Mr. Sen..."

Although her eyes flashed with a cold light, Tokisaki Kurumi's voice remained elegant and melodious: "I should have dialed Ms. Ozaki's number, so why is it you who answered the phone?"

"Hongye is not available to answer the phone right now, so I'll have to do it for her."

"Oh? But just a few minutes ago, I was talking to Ms. Ozaki. Why is it suddenly inconvenient now?"

"Because of a slight mistake at work, she seems not to have fully understood my orders, which has caused serious consequences," Mori Ougai said calmly. "Of course, I will not disregard our past relationship because of this, please rest assured."

"Humph......"

"But Ms. Tokisaki's abilities really exceeded my expectations. I didn't expect that she had already established a good relationship with the most senior executives so soon after joining the organization."

Shouldn't women help each other?

"But breaking the rules is never good, don't you think?"

Everything was going smoothly until Mori Ougai turned the tables on them at the last minute.

This made Kurumi Tokisaki feel somewhat frustrated.

However, judging from his tone, he didn't seem to be planning to fall out with me.

Since that's the case, I can continue to play along with him.

"So, what does Mr. Mori plan to do?"

"If possible, I would like you to come to my office as soon as possible."

Before Mori Ougai hung up the phone, he left behind his last words.

"We need to clarify some things that have been ambiguous until now."

Chapter Sixty-Four: Mori Ōgai's Deduction

hang up the phone.

Mori Ougai sighed heavily, picked up the wine glass that was half-filled with red wine, and drank most of it without any manners.

As if to alleviate his displeasure and headache, the leader of Yokohama's largest criminal organization started drinking alcohol during the day.

"Does that Miss Tokisaki really cause Lord Ougai so much trouble?"

Sitting next to Mori Ogai was none other than Ozaki Momiji, dressed in a light cherry blossom kimono and wearing an ornate hair ornament.

She gently swirled the nectar in her glass, releasing its rich, bittersweet aroma, which she savored with each breath.

So relaxed, it seems they are not worried about their situation at all.

"You know about her abilities, right?"

Mori Ougai didn't turn around, sipped his wine and said, "A monster this real, no one could possibly not take it seriously, right?"

"Speaking of monsters, isn't there one in the organization too?"

"That being said, I personally think that compared to Ms. Tokisaki, Chuuya is even harmless."

Mori Ougai tapped his long fingers on the wine glass, making a crisp sound, but his eyes were deep and dark: "Kumiyo, in some ways, Tokisaki-san is a monster even more terrifying than Chuuya-kun, someone I don't even want to provoke."

Ozaki Koyo remained silent for a moment.

Then, she frowned slightly and said somewhat agitatedly, "This time I was a bit inconsiderate. My impulsiveness allowed Miss Tokisaki to achieve her goal."

"Hehe, I'm quite curious, what exactly did she promise you that would make you, who has a better overall perspective than other cadres, so emotional?"

"It's...about that child."

"That child? If I remember correctly, she's a girl named Izumi Kyoka, right?"

Mori Ougai thought for a moment and said a name: "The child whose parents were both killed by an out-of-control supernatural power, who wandered to Yokohama and was found by Akutagawa-kun... I see, you saw your past self in her?"

"exactly."

"Speaking of which, I was the one who pushed that child to Miss Tokisaki, intending to use him as a spy planted by her side." Mori Ougai shook his head with a wry smile. "But I never expected that not only would Izumi Kyoka be turned and completely fall into Miss Tokisaki's arms, but you would also be tempted and become a tool for Miss Tokisaki to achieve her goals. How unpredictable life is."

"This is not Lord Ougai's fault, it is my fault," Ozaki Kouyou said apologetically. "It was my presumptuous decision that caused Lord Ougai's plan to go wrong."

"No, no, I should thank you. If it weren't for your unauthorized actions, I wouldn't have been able to glimpse even a corner of Miss Tokisaki's plan."

Ozaki Koyo looked at Mori Ougai with some doubt, suspecting that he was being sarcastic.

But Mori Ōgai's expression didn't seem sarcastic, so she could only ask, "Why do you say that?"

"Back then, Ms. Tokisaki wanted the Port Mafia to lure out Ango Sakaguchi for her, and in return, I asked her to capture Atsushi Nakajima of the Armed Detective Agency to complete the group's bounty mission."

This should be a very simple thing for Ms. Tokisaki.

However, so much time has passed, and she has yet to take any action.

Not only that, she even collaborates with you, wanting to achieve her own goals without completing the task.

So, the problem arises.

Why was she unwilling to capture Atsushi Nakajima?

Upon hearing Mori Ōgai's question, Ozaki Kōyō fell into deep thought.

Yes, for Kurumi Tokisaki, it would be far too easy for her to kidnap someone with her abilities.

Even if the other party is also a superhuman, the success rate can still be guaranteed to be 100% without the other party noticing.

Although it's hard to admit, even someone as skilled in infiltration and assassination as Koyo Ozaki might not be able to escape Kurumi Tokisaki's clutches if she were targeted.

Not to mention a novice like Atsushi Nakajima who hasn't even fully mastered his superpowers.

"Why is it that Ms. Tokisaki is unwilling to complete a task that should be easy for her?"

After a moment of thought, Ozaki Kouyou uncertainly voiced her guess: "Could it be that she wants to sow discord between the Port Mafia and the Guild, so she can profit from it?"

The bounty on Atsushi Nakajima was initiated by the group.

However, since the group is a North American supernatural organization, moving to Japan would require extensive approval procedures and a significant amount of time.

Therefore, for convenience, Guild entrusted the task to the local tyrants in Yokohama.

"But even if we fail to complete the mission, will the group really take their anger out on us?" Mori Ougai asked rhetorically.

"this......"

"Of course not, at most the group members will be disappointed in us."

As if pleased that he had seen through Tokisaki Kurumi's plan, Mori Ougai's lips gradually curled into a smile: "Then, they will come to Yokohama and personally capture Nakajima Atsushi."

A look of understanding dawned on Ozaki Kouyou's eyes: "You mean... the reason Ms. Tokisaki has dragged out the mission until now is because she wants to bring the group to Yokohama?"

"This is just a guess."

"Even Lord Ougai isn't sure?"

"I'm not a detective, how could I possibly have 100% confidence in my reasoning?"

Mori Ougai chuckled and downed the glass of red wine in one gulp: "However, whether my guess is correct or not, we'll soon find out."

"Is this why you're planning to talk to Ms. Tokisaki? If you're too direct in pointing out her flaws, you might anger her."

“Kurenai, we don’t want trouble, but we’re not afraid of trouble,” Mori Ougai said calmly. “Perhaps it’s because you’ve been too engrossed in playing the role of a mother these past few days and have forgotten why you’re working for this organization. Should I remind you that we are the Port Mafia, an organization that operates in the name of violence?”

Ozaki Koyo's body stiffened.

Perhaps, just as Mori Ōgai said, she had invested too much thought in Izumi Kyoka, and both her behavior and thinking had deviated from the way Ozaki Koyo used to be.

A year ago, she wouldn't have said something so thoughtless.

"Well... your concerns are not without merit. Just pretend I didn't hear your slip of the tongue this time." Mori Ougai glanced at her. "But just as you thought, I don't intend to make enemies with her, but I also don't intend to be a pushover. If Miss Tokisaki doesn't want to play by the rules and is ready to overturn the table, we can't lose our morale."

"My concubine understands."

"Judging by the time, at Tokisaki-san's speed, she'll be here soon."

Mori Ougai glanced at the time on his expensive watch and instructed, "Kurenai, you can leave now. After you leave, please call Chuuya-kun for me."

"Chuuya?"

"I have to ensure my own personal safety. After all, I'm just a doctor."

Mori Ougai spread his hands, looking quite innocent.

"The only one qualified to fight a monster is another monster, isn't that right?"

Chapter Sixty-Five: The Wild Tyrant's Spit

"Boss, could you please stop talking badly about people behind their backs?"

Just as Ozaki Koyo was talking to Mori Ougai, the door to the Boss's office was pushed open.

Next appeared a man wearing a black overcoat, with messy orange hair casually piled on his head and a black round hat. He wasn't tall, but he exuded an aura that was not to be trifled with.

"How can you call it bad news? I was just stating a fact."

Seeing Nakahara Chuuya walking over with a helpless expression, Mori Ougai teased, "Right, Mr. Arahabaki?"

Arakawa, also known as the Desolate God.

In Japanese legend, it is a great monster that refused to submit to the imperial court and was sealed away by Onmyoji (yin-yang masters) in the coastal area.

But it is just one great monster, like countless other great monsters in mythology.

If I had to point out any difference, it would probably be that compared to characters like Shuten-dōji, Arakawa no Nushi, and Tamamo-no-Mae, Araha-ha-tō is not very famous.

Today, only a few coastal residents remember this name.

However, one day eight years ago, the name of Arahato was brought up again and became the subject of people's conversation.