The sudden crack that rang out on level ground instantly alarmed everyone on the bridge.
Vodka was just about to cross the Suspension Bridge and fall into the river, but before that could happen, this Organization Cadre's vigilance saved his life—at the last possible moment, Vodka threw his arms wide and sucked in a huge breath, trying to puff himself up. Thanks to all sorts of timely self-rescue measures, he barely managed to wedge himself in the hole.
"Mr. Yamada?!"
A female high school student jumped in fright. "How did you suddenly step into a collapse... Are you okay?!"
Vodka held his breath and dared not speak. He could only curse with his eyes. "..." Do I look like I'm okay? Save me already!!
Seeing everyone's attention gather here, "Dr. Araide," who had been walking behind Vodka, casually stopped and regretfully withdrew her foot—damn it, she had reacted too slowly. If she had been just a little faster, she could have stomped Vodka into the hole before everyone noticed. Then this man who might have glimpsed her secret could have vanished soundlessly into the river.
Vermouth: "..." Forget it, there would be other chances. Besides, the drop to the river here was only ten meters or so. If Vodka got lucky and survived, that would only cause trouble.
While there was little signal here and it would take time for news to get out, she still had a chance to find out exactly how much Vodka knew, then decide whether to silence him and formulate a corresponding Elimination Plan.
Nearby, Vodka, stuck in the hole, failed to see her gloomy gaze.
He was waving one hand in small motions, trying to successfully signal for help without falling down.
Jiang Xia circled him twice as though looking for somewhere to apply