Chapter 520 - THE BROTHERHOOD FILES (2/2)

That fourth pile meant permanent destruction.

He tidied up the desk put the piles of files properly before Yagi was brought to the office. After a few minutes, the man who reported the guest brought in Yagi to the office. Kaito dismissed the person before indicating for Yagi to come in.

”I did not expect to see you again so soon, Mr Yagi,” Kaito said evenly.

”I did not also plan on coming to see you so soon. However, the circumstances at hand necessitate the meeting.” Yagi responded. ”May I?”

He asked before sitting down on the chair opposite Kaito's desk. He looked comfortable and was unaffected by the fact that he was technically in enemy territory.

”So, what can I do for you?” Kaito asked with a subtle smile.

”I have just received news on Ayumi,” Yagi said with a bit of mystery in his voice.

”Oh, is that strange? I thought she was staying under your protection in your territory, Mr Yagi.” Kaito said with some sarcasm.

Yagi felt a little embarrassed. He had made an error in judgement by protecting Ayumi and letting her stay in his territory. He did not know that the woman would be so crazy as to attempt to capture Kaito using his subordinates.

What made Yagi even angrier was the possible goal behind Ayumi's decision to keep Kaito at the hotel. He had long heard about Ayumi's unrequited love for Kaito. However, he did not want to think if Ayumi really intended to enslave and do unspeakable things to Kaito.

Naturally, Kaito was not anyone's prey, but the very thought of that occurrence caused Yagi to feel like his skin was covered by goosebumps.

He should not have attracted trouble by keeping that woman in his hotel.

”I sent Ayumi on her way as soon as you left,” Yagi said. ”I apologise on behalf of my subordinates. I instructed them to ȧssist her, but they should never have attacked you.”

Kaito narrowed his eyes. He could feel Yagi's goodwill towards him, but they had never crossed paths in the past. Kaito was certain about that. If they had, they would have met in their capacities as leaders in the underworld.

It would be difficult not to remember someone from the underworld.

”Is that so?” Kaito said with curiosity, but he did not ask anything directly.

Yagi sighed and felt like he could not escape the situation of explaining everything clearly to Kaito. He had always known that he would meet Kaito, but he thought it would be under better circumstances. His lack of judgement had led to the awkward moment.

”I helped Ayumi because I thought you were good friends and comrades. In other words, I allowed her into my territory on your account.” He said clearly.

”Oh, what gave you that idea?” Kaito asked.

”Everyone knew through the rumour mill that she is your right-hand person. I saw her during an underground auction and thought it was a good opportunity. We talked for a little while, and she hinted your relationship was inseparable.” Yagi explained with a heavy sigh.

”We kept in contact on occasion, and I helped Ayumi resolve a few problems. Naturally, I did not interfere with the internal issues involving the Shadow Brotherhood. When you were thought missing or dead, she called me for help, and I let her move to my hotel.”

Kaito looked more closely at the man in front of him and tried to decipher him. Regardless of all the words he had said to explain the past, he did not explain his goals or purpose in coming to find him in the wee hours of the morning.

”It is naturally your right to help those you wish to help,” Kaito said. ”But I fail to see how this has to do with me. Furthermore, you have not mentioned the news you received on Ayumi. You should get to the point. I am not a patient man.”

Yagi was not threatened by Kaito. Instead, his mouth stretched into a small smile as he remembered the reason he always looked forward to meeting with Kaito.. Though this person was the most dangerous ȧssassin, he was also a soft-hearted person.