The Corpse Collector in Conan
Chapter 1964

1958 [Boss: What Is Rum Doing?]

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Gin did not actually care much about Irish and Rum's safety.

He merely warned, "I'm not interested in the grudge between you and Irish, but the park bombing just happened. You'd better rein yourself in for a while. Don't think That Lord's patience is infinite."

Jiang Xia sighed helplessly. "I've never targeted Irish. On the contrary, I've always been very friendly toward him. He actually appreciates me quite a bit too—we had a wonderful conversation on the plane before. It's just that our fates clash, and accidents always happen around him... But is that really my fault?"

After pausing to let a little more Alcohol-flavored Killing Intent seep out, Jiang Xia continued, "I haven't seen him lately, so let's not talk about him—for now, shouldn't the most urgent matter be transferring his confidant to me?

"Talented people need constant training and development. Leaving them unused will only make them waste away. I have some ties with Irish, and since he can't spare attention for his subordinate right now, why not send him to me? I'll definitely make Hashimoto Maya achieve his greatest value in my hands."

After a pause, Jiang Xia added frankly, "If Irish wants him back afterward, I wouldn't mind returning him. After all, I'm not some demon who steals what others cherish. I merely want to offer Irish a little help."

In the front seat, Vodka gripped the steering wheel, silently breaking into a cold sweat. "..." Sending every subordinate you don't need to Uzo so he can train them?

...Have I been taking too much leave lately? Maybe I should cancel a few days and work overtime instead.

But he quickly realized Uzo's sinister intentions. That last line about borrowing and returning sounded nice, but what was the difference between a subordinate transferred under Uzo and

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