Toru's office was a mess, filled with a peculiar smell.
He picked up the remote control next to him and turned on the ventilation system in the room. With the sound of machinery, the smell in the room gradually dissipated.
Vermouth was wearing a red camisole bra. She sat on Toru's desk like this, crossing her pair of snow white and slender beautiful legs.
Her painted toenails were like cardamom, and her pair of snow white feet were slightly hooked. There was also a pair of lace panties on her ankles, which was extremely alluring.
Vermouth held a lady's cigarette between her fingers and sat on the desk, exhaling smoke.
Toru himself did not smoke, but he would light one in two situations.
One was after being with a woman, and the other was when drinking alcohol.
Smoking in these two situations, even for Toru, who did not like the smell of smoke, would bring a sense of relief in his heart.
"Vermouth, this time you came to Japan, besides promoting your film and television works, did your Organization also assign you a mission?"
"How did Boy know?"
"Given how busy your Organization is, how could they let core members like you be idle? They would definitely arrange various things for you."
Toru shook his head. He held Vermouth's lady's cigarette in his mouth. Although the cigarette was not strong enough, Toru himself was not addicted to smoking, so he just smoked for the taste.
Vermouth exhaled a puff of smoke and laughed, "You know my Organization quite well."
After a pause, she continued, "...The Organization did assign me a mission this time."
"Can you tell me about it?"
"Of course, no problem."
Toru looked at her in surprise and asked, "Aren't you afraid that I will sabotage you after knowing your mission?"
Vermouth chuckled softly, "Boy, your current situation is very bad. The Central Intelligence Agency might not let you go. Maybe one day we will become a pair of fugitives."
Vermouth's words had a hidden meaning.
Toru might become a fugitive, but Vermouth did not necessarily need to be a fugitive.
Her words undoubtedly told Toru that she could even betray the Black Organization for him.
Toru did not respond.
At least for now, he did not want Vermouth to truly betray the Black Organization.
It was not that he needed Vermouth to be a mole in the Organization to pass him information. The main reason was that the core members of the Black Organization were still intact. If Vermouth betrayed them, she would definitely be hunted down.
The day Vermouth truly needed to betray the Organization was when the Black Organization was on the verge of collapse.
By then, Toru could also use his power and ability to completely clear Vermouth's name, allowing her to live under the sunlight.
Toru remained silent, but Vermouth could understand his hidden concern.
She wrapped her arms around Toru's neck and whispered in his ear, "Boy, if you ever need help, you must come find me."
Toru nodded, "This time, I might really need your help."
Now that he had offended Spencer, the CIA Director, Toru knew the Central Intelligence Agency's methods too well. He was likely to face actions from the Central Intelligence Agency next.
Facing the behemoth that was the Central Intelligence Agency, Toru was not foolish enough to fight alone. He needed allies to help him.
Even the most powerful person needs sufficiently strong subordinates to expand their power.
"Vermouth, what is your mission here in Japan this time?"
"Do you know about the facility the International Criminal Police Organization built off the coast of Japan?"
Toru's heart stirred, and he whispered, "The Pacific Buoy?"
Regarding this International Police plan, the Central Intelligence Agency was naturally aware of it, and even strongly supported it.
International Police was preparing to build multiple facilities to create a vast server network, thereby connecting surveillance cameras from all International Criminal Police Organization member countries to search for criminals worldwide.
This facility seemed to be for searching for criminals worldwide, and even searching for terrorist leaders, but on the other hand, it could also serve as an important device for monitoring people around the world.
The Central Intelligence Agency had countless plans to monitor the world, and the Pacific Buoy was one of them.
"This facility is about to be put into use?"
"Doesn't Boy know?"
"Plans similar to Prism are not my responsibility, and I haven't paid much attention to it. However, even if all the world's cameras are connected, it would require an extremely complex algorithm to use it perfectly."
Toru whispered, "...In other words, someone has invented an algorithm specifically for this system?"
Vermouth nodded lightly, "Naomi Argento, an engineer from America, grew up in Boston."
"Her father is a Member of Parliament in the European Union, from Italy."
"She invented an AI algorithm called the All Age Authentication System. Based on this system, it can quickly calculate a person's appearance in childhood and adulthood based on their current appearance."
"Unless skull level plastic surgery is performed, under this system, even criminals from 20 years ago can have their appearance 20 years later easily calculated and then be found in surveillance footage."
Toru said calmly, "If this system can truly function as described, its impact will be beyond imagination. I'm afraid even the International Criminal Police Organization will not be able to keep it."
If this All Age Authentication System was truly as exaggerated as Vermouth described, organizations like the Central Intelligence Agency would definitely seize it.
How terrifying is this system? It can be said that whoever controls this system can easily find the person they are looking for anywhere in the world.
Unless someone completely avoids modern society and hides in deep mountains and old forests, as long as they have been captured by any camera in the world, they will be instantly exposed.
This is almost like holding the privacy of the entire world in one's hands.
Vermouth exhaled a puff of smoke, stating calmly, "Boy, whether this system truly has such effectiveness or if it is just an exaggerated description is still unknown for now."
"One of my missions is to verify the system's function. If it truly possesses such capabilities as described, it is simply a Pandora's Box."
Toru nodded in agreement, "You're right, it is a Pandora's Box. Whoever controls it could bring unspeakable danger to this world at any time."
Because even a country's leader could be completely monitored by this system.
Toru's heart stirred, and he asked, "You actually want to destroy it?"
Vermouth showed a difficult smile, "This system would expose the past I've already abandoned to the world again."
Toru remained silent.
The past Vermouth spoke of was her time as Sharon Vineyard.
That was the true life of Vermouth. The current Vermouth is more like a new person who has received the memories of the past.
However, Toru wants this system.
Vermouth also guessed Toru's thoughts and said, "If Boy is truly seen as a thorn in the side of the Central Intelligence Agency, then this system could be of great use to you."
"If you need it, I will help you get your hands on it."
Toru said, "Let's plan this carefully first. Whether this system truly has such capabilities is still unknown. Let's see how things develop."
Vermouth nodded gently. She glanced at the lady's watch on her wrist and said, "It's getting late. I shouldn't stay here too long. My film promotion work is also coming to an end."
"Next, I'll have some free time to investigate the Pacific Buoy."
She lightly kissed the corner of Toru's mouth and giggled, "See you next time. I won't let anyone hurt you."
Vermouth unhurriedly got dressed in front of Toru, blew him another kiss, picked up her lady's handbag, and left the office.
She did not mention Sherry at all from beginning to end. It was true that she disliked Sherry, but if it was for her Boy, Vermouth would also try to change her feelings.
Toru sat in his Boss's chair, also tidied up and got dressed, murmuring, "Central Intelligence Agency, Pacific Buoy."
"Right now, the Central Intelligence Agency is the most important. Will Spencer really make a move against me? If he does, what should I do? After all, dealing with the Central Intelligence Agency is too difficult."
"Perhaps, I need some external assistance."
Toru's eyes flickered. He took out his phone and opened Google News.
A large headshot occupied the entire phone screen. It was the Elephant Party's Presidential Candidate.
...
Ayanokoji walked through the streets of Tokyo with an expressionless face, his hands in his pockets.
Soon, he arrived at the entrance of a five star hotel.
He looked up at the skyscraper and muttered, "It really looks like a place for a secret organization to meet."
Entering the hotel lobby, he used his identification to get a room card from the front desk.
Then, he took the elevator to the room at the very end of the top floor corridor.
Ayanokoji did not swipe the card and enter immediately. Instead, he gently knocked on the door.
"Come in."
A low voice came from inside. Only then did Ayanokoji swipe the card and enter.
The door opened, and after passing through the entrance hall, there was the living room. To the south of the living room was a large floor to ceiling window, from which one could admire the view of the entire city of Tokyo.
A man in a suit stood with his hands behind his back in front of the floor to ceiling window, calmly gazing at the city.
Seeing the man, Ayanokoji bowed his head respectfully and said, "Mr. Fujiwara."
He subtly glanced towards the sofa and was somewhat surprised.
A person he was somewhat familiar with was sitting there.
She was wearing a stylish simple dress, and a pair of slender beautiful legs were wrapped in white stockings beneath her short skirt. Her expression was confident and proud. It was Arisu from Class 1 A, whom Ayanokoji had met.
Why would she be here? Could it be that she, like me, is also working for Mr. Fujiwara?
Ayanokoji pondered silently.
(To be continued.)
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