Chapter 430 - NICE GIRLS DIE (1/2)

Akira looked at the empty shipping yard, and her face lost colour. Behind her, the former members of her team had looks of schadenfreude as their eyes rested on a port that looked abandoned and decrepit. There was not a single thing on the lot.

The feeling of apprehension in Akira's heart rose.  ​​

The shipping yard and port was the same one that she and Kaito had visited on that night a while ago. It was the place they discovered the zombie drug for the first time. On that night, the port was full of shipping containers, and it had high-security features and multiple guards.

Now, it was just a rough space. It even seemed like someone was preparing for construction, based on the markings on the ground that indicated a geotechnical survey.

”Are you sure this is the place?” Fuji asked with heavy ridicule. ”It seems that no one has been in this place for months.”

Akira did not pay attention to the sarcastic words because she was overwhelmed by the implications of the occurrence. If the private port was cleared, it meant that Kaito was not just delayed. He had fallen for an evil plot. Someone knew of their excursion that night.

What was she supposed to do?

The Chief had given her the appropriate credentials and authority to interrogate the workers on site. She was supposed to use the opportunity to find Kaito. The cover story was that smugglers were targeting small ports for transporting illegal goods.

But now, there was no one to interrogate.

”We have wasted our entire day by coming to a construction site. We could have been resting in the valley instead of being on a wild goose chase.” Hiro added without a hint of respect.

Akira took a deep breath and calmed herself down. Kaito was not a child. Even though he was in trouble, he was resourceful and should survive. For now, the only thing she could do was find out as much as she could and hope for a few leads.

”Regardless of your feelings towards me, I am still your superior.” Her tone held a chill. ”I can see why you think I have mellowed out. But do not forget that a leopard never changes its spots. Right now, you are my subordinates, and I can order you as I like.”

”If I want you to start digging into this ground or to dive in the ocean, you will do it. I do not have time to play your little games. And I am not interested in team camaraderie. I have my mission, and you will help me accomplish it. Understood?”

Her voice was like a chilly winter night.

”Akira, you have to understand the team's dissatisfaction,” Ryou spoke up like a good team leader. ”We have just completed a difficult mission in Libya. We thought we would have a few days to rest and unwind before taking up another task.”

”I think it is unfair that we were ȧssigned to help you, but you have not given us any concrete details about the mission,” Miki added with her gentle voice. ”We deserve to know our goal so that we can finish up as soon as possible.”

Akira lifted a dark brow. ”Do you all feel like it is unfair?”

The group of six, including Rin and Gofu who had not spoken up, looked at her and nodded. Their sudden ȧssignment to the young woman felt unjust. She was no longer an active agent, but they still had to follow her orders.

Akira laughed.