But he clearly hadn't anticipated that Renping Kuniaki and Aoyama Xiu Xin had already turned their swords into plowshares, switching from ostensible support to genuine support. This highlighted the importance of information.
Having failed to challenge authority, Akino Nagaoka was now worried about the opponent's retaliation, with sweat drenching his back.
He looked up and caught a glimpse of Aoyama Xiu Xin.
Aoyama Xiu Xin responded with a mild smile.
Akino Nagaoka's scalp tingled. He bowed slightly to express his apology, then sat down.
He was no longer in the mindset to continue with the meeting.
All he knew was that the Police Headquarters would issue a national warrant requesting cooperation from police forces nationwide, and this case would be handled by the first investigative division, personally overseen by Aoyama Xiu Xin.
When the meeting adjourned, he was still dazed.
Aoyama Xiu Xin deliberately stayed till the end.
