Chapter 405 - MARTIAL ISLAND (2/2)
The most shocking thing was that he had not noticed when that person appeared. He only discovered another presence when the man stepped right behind him. He had no presence as he walked, and there were no footsteps or other sounds.
”Why are you scaring people like a ghost? What do you want?” Kaito asked with the aggressive but fearful tone of a drunk man.
The man did not show a change in expression. ”Takahashi Kaito. You have been interfering with the matters of the Martial Island.”
Kaito realised that the person was targeting him because of the investigation involving the port. He was not sure how he had found him. Perhaps, he followed him from the bar. Or maybe, he had been watching from the shadows for a while, and that meeting was a setup.
But one thing was clear. This person did not come in peace.
Kaito dropped his act and looked coldly at the man. ”I am not interested in this so-called Martial Island. I am only looking to find evidence of Takahashi Senzo's crimes. If you do not interfere with my business, I will not interfere with yours.”
”You sound like you are a hero of justice. But you are also a criminal, according to your laws.” The man responded.
”I have never denied that I am a criminal. But I do not kill senselessly. And in any case, this is a personal matter, not a job.” Kaito responded.
”I admire you. You are indeed worthy of being a top ȧssassin that receives protection from the government. If you were born on Martial Island, you would have risen to the top of the world. What a waste!” The man lamented.
”Is that so?” Kaito smiled.
”Yes.”
There was silence.
”What do you intend to do?” Kaito asked.
He did not think that this man from the unknown island he had just learned existed followed him for a casual chat about his condition.
”I plan to take you to Martial Island.”
”How do you plan to do that? I do not intend to cooperate with your plan.” Kaito had a devious smile.
”I will use force if necessary.” The response was calm.
”Does that mean you have a plan that does not involve the use of force?”
”I do.”
Kaito was frustrated by the man's manner of talking. He felt like he was coaxing him.
”Well, proceed.”
”If you were any other person, I would have killed you to avoid future problems. Do not think that we are unaware of the tracker you placed in our shipment. But you have a relationship with Martial Island. Therefore, taking you there is the best solution.”
”A relationship with Martial Island? I only learnt about that place a few minutes ago.” Kaito did not buy the words.
”Your mother was born on Martial Island. Are you not curious about who is in charge of your trust fund? You should know that your grandfather and your uncle have been looking for the remaining shares as well as your parents' other precious ȧssets without success.”
Kaito looked at the contradictory person with suspicion. He was cooperating with his uncle, but he did not want to help Senzo take his parents' ȧssets. Of course, that was presuming that the strange man was telling the truth.
”If my mother was from the Martial Island, why are you cooperating with her murderer?”