Tangze's Vicious Scheme

"Farewell party? Isn't that a bit over the top? Besides... I'm not saying I'll never come back."

As she spoke, Jodie-sensei deliberately—or perhaps unconsciously—looked in Tangze's direction.

Regardless of whether this operation succeeded, as long as Tangze remained here and continued playing his current role, she could never completely part ways with these children.

After Shuichi Akai was exposed and withdrew, Tangze had almost perfectly taken advantage of the chaos his departure caused within the Organization. He diverted Bourbon's attention and successfully used a fake death to become a newly planted undercover agent.

Though Tangze had no direct connection to the FBI, with Shuichi coordinating between them, Tangze could also be regarded as an undercover informant supported by their group.

After they reestablished contact with Tangze because of the Thomas Sindora case, his unabashed acceptance of their assistance had likewise indirectly revealed his position.

As long as Tangze's mission was not over, and as long as they continued fighting the Organization, they would naturally have plenty of chances to meet.

"A party doesn't have to be some huge event, does it? As long as everyone eats together and has fun, that's enough." Sonoko Suzuki smiled as she moved closer. "Let's buy some juice and snacks and have a proper night of fun."

Besides genuinely liking Jodie-sensei and wanting to spend more time with her, Sonoko was also unable to suppress her curiosity about why Jodie was really leaving Japan.

Whatever that treasure map she mentioned actually was, if it was that important, surely it had to have left behind some kind of trace?

In any case, Jodie was a good teacher. Sonoko still wanted to do something for her.

Jodie pressed her brows together. After exchanging a glance with Tangze, she could only agree. "All right, that sounds nice. Aren't