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What awaits him is the organization's most ruthless purge.
"Lord Hennessy... have mercy... please..." Camus was already incoherent.
Yuuki Takada looked at him coldly, without a ripple in his heart.
In an organization, kindness is tantamount to suicide.
Camus's previous words and actions have proven that he is a fool and has ulterior motives. More importantly, he lacks due respect for the upper echelons of the organization and even attempts to challenge their authority.
Such people, if left in key positions, can only be a hidden danger.
This is a perfect opportunity to make an example of someone and restore the prestige of Hennessy, the third-ranking figure in his organization, while also clearing obstacles for him to take control of the research institute later.
“Your mistake is not in offending me, but in blaming yourself for what you did.” Takada Yuki’s voice was icy. “It is that you almost destroyed the organization’s years of hard work, and you seem to have forgotten the true order of this organization and who has the right to define the ‘rules’.”
He picked up the internal encrypted phone on the table and dialed a number directly.
Camus looked at him in horror.
“It’s me, Hennessy,” Yuki Takada said into the microphone, his gaze fixed on Camus.
"Camu, the head of Baijiu Pharmaceutical, neglected his duties, resulting in numerous security loopholes and posing significant risks to the task of transporting important personnel..."
"...At the same time, his mismanagement has led to serious problems in fund allocation, and he is no longer suitable to continue in his current position. In accordance with the organizational regulations, I hereby decide to remove him from all his posts and detain him on the spot pending further investigation and processing."
The person on the other end of the phone seemed to confirm briefly before accepting the order.
With Yuki Takada's authority, coupled with the fatal accusation of "fund allocation issues," he had more than enough power to deal with a regional head.
"No...no! Lord Hennessy! Give me another chance!" Camus immediately knelt down and shouted in despair.
Yuki Takada waved his hand, took out the Beretta 92F pistol from his pocket, and pointed the black muzzle at Camus's forehead.
"I'm sorry, Camus, but you're just asking for trouble."
boom!
As the gunshot rang out, Yuuki Takada flicked his hand lightly, and the office door was pushed open. Two security guards who were originally under Camus's command walked in, but now their eyes were loyally fixed on Yuuki Takada.
Clearly, in that brief period of time, Yuuki Takada had somehow gained control of the internal armed forces, and they had already received orders from higher command.
Seeing Camus's body bleeding profusely, the two security guards exchanged a glance and quietly disposed of the body in front of them.
Camus's fate was sealed the moment he began to hinder Hennessy's progress.
Then, the office quickly returned to its usual quiet.
Yuki Takada pondered for a moment, then picked up the phone again. This time, he called over the assistant who had previously worked for Camus, the one who seemed quite shrewd and had remained neutral during his confrontation with Camus.
The assistant arrived quickly and, seeing the empty office and Takada Yuki sitting in the main seat, immediately understood the situation. His attitude was extremely respectful, even showing a hint of awe.
"What's your name?" Yuuki Takada asked.
"Reporting, sir, my name is Keita Ichihara, codename... I don't have a codename yet," the assistant replied cautiously.
“Very good, Ichihara.” Yuuki Takada looked at him. “From now on, you will temporarily take over all management affairs of Hakuba Pharmaceutical and be directly responsible to me.”
"Your first task is to immediately sort out all the suspended funding needs, list them as priorities, and especially the emergency funds to ensure the operation of the core project 'APTX-4869'."
A flicker of excitement crossed Keita Ichihara's eyes, but he quickly suppressed it.
He knew this was both a tremendous opportunity and a great danger.
"Yes! Your lord!"
"I will do my utmost! It's just... the issue of unfreezing the funds..."
Yuuki Takada interrupted him: "You don't need to worry about the funding issue. I will take care of that for you first."
"You just need to show me your efficiency and ability to prove that my decision was right. If you do well, your position in the organization will be significantly improved."
"Use both kindness and strictness, and give clear goals and expectations."
Keita Ichihara immediately bowed deeply: "Understood! I will never let Lord Hennessy down!"
Yuki Takada nodded, then took out the special phone and issued several more commands.
The process was completely silent, without even any extra calls.
Almost as soon as Keita Ichihara returned to the external office area and was about to start dealing with the backlog of work, the finance manager rushed over with a look of ecstatic joy:
"Mr. Ichihara! That's wonderful!"
"The funds... the funds have been restored!"
"My overseas account was suddenly unfrozen, and all the withheld funds have been credited to my account! And... it seems the approval process is faster than before!"
Keita Ichihara was deeply shocked, gaining a deeper understanding of the power and methods of that Hennessy.
He suppressed his shock and tried to remain calm: "I understand."
"Immediately allocate funds according to the priority list I asked you to prepare beforehand, and ensure that the core experiments are not affected in any way."
"Especially Dr. Sherry's needs, they must be met with the highest priority!"
"Yes! Yes!" The finance manager hurriedly ran to carry out the order.
The news spread throughout the research institute as quickly as a spring breeze.
The restoration of funds instantly stabilized the panicked public sentiment, while the news of Camus's swift and unexpected downfall and the immediate promotion of his assistant brought even greater shock.
Everyone clearly realized that the world had changed at the research institute.
Hennessy, the seemingly young third-ranking figure who was once misled by rumors, possessed terrifying power and ruthless methods.
No one dared to question his existence anymore; instead, they were filled with deep awe.
In the laboratory, Shirley quickly sensed the changes as well.
Her equipment requests and resource applications were approved and delivered at an unprecedented speed, and the researchers around her treated her with even greater respect, even with a touch of caution.
And that man, Hennessy, became the de facto controller of the research institute in a powerful yet not offensive manner.
He didn't interfere much with the specific research, spending most of his time in the temporary office prepared for him, or occasionally appearing outside the laboratory to quietly observe through the glass wall.
But his presence was omnipresent, like an invisible net enveloping the entire Baijiu Pharmaceutical Company.
Shirley's feelings became even more complicated.
She witnessed firsthand how Yuuki Takada effortlessly brought down a powerful figure and how he casually restored the paralyzed cash flow. Such ability to manipulate events at will is beyond the reach of ordinary people.
Hennessy protected her, but also placed her under a tighter, more suffocating control.
Was Hennessy doing all this for the organization's sake, or did it have some other purpose?
What exactly does Hennessy's statement, "You are safer than yourself," mean?
She looked at the suitcase in the corner and felt a little relieved, but an even bigger mystery shrouded Takada Yuuki, so she decided to observe him more carefully.
In the days that followed, with efficient funding and resource support, the research work of Baijiu Pharmaceuticals proceeded smoothly and even more smoothly than before.
Keita Ichihara is exceptionally capable and knows the source of power; he executes Yuki Takada's orders meticulously.
Under Sherry's leadership, the APTX-4869 project seemed to be progressing more quickly. Although her inner resistance had not diminished, at least on the surface, everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.
Yuki Takada would occasionally have brief, seemingly casual conversations with Sherry, sometimes about research progress, sometimes just simple greetings.
Yuuki Takada no longer deliberately kept his distance as he had when they first met, but he was never overly intimate either, striking a perfect balance.
Yuki Takada seemed to be patiently weaving a large net, waiting for something.
It was through dealing with Camus that Yuki Takada realized that there were probably too many people in the organization who didn't take his number three figure seriously.
The real challenge may have just begun.
During this period, Gin, the organization's top assassin known for his ruthlessness, acted in a way that truly subverted Hennessy's authority.
Karasuma Renya, who truly controlled the organization, naturally tacitly approved of his "acting first and informing later" actions, so Takada Yuuki was not flustered.
Yuuki Takada stood at the office window, looking down at the heavily guarded courtyard below, his eyes deep and thoughtful.
Chapter 84 Bring me your stinky feet!
In the days following the purge of Camus, the White Dove Pharmaceutical Research Institute was plunged into a deep, silent sea. On the surface, it remained calm, but inside, adjustments and adaptations were surging.
The organization's third-in-command is Hennessy, and the existence of Yuki Takada.
A silent command governs the behavior of everyone at Baijiu Pharmaceutical Company.
Shirley immersed herself in her new laboratory, trying to numb herself with complex data and experiments while secretly observing.
She discovered that Hennessy, as he had previously stated, did not interfere too much with her research.
Moreover, Hennessy provides a near-luxurious level of support: any equipment or materials she needs, once the list is submitted, will always appear outside the lab in the shortest possible time.
This efficiency, however, made her feel a heavy pressure, as if behind every reagent delivered was an immeasurable price tag.
Yuuki Takada appeared silently in the observation corridor outside the laboratory, watching Sherry's operations through a specially made glass wall.
She usually chose to ignore the gazes from outside, after all, she couldn't afford to be too distracted during the experiment.
Sherry came out of the lab after finishing a phase of the experiment, looking slightly tired as she rubbed her temples. Just then, she ran into Takada Yuuki, who had come to check on her.
"How is the experiment progressing?" Yuki Takada asked softly.
“Data processing is more complex than expected, but we’re on the right track.” Shirley’s answer was equally concise and restrained, never revealing any unnecessary information.
Yuuki Takada nodded and said, "Take care of your rest. Efficiency is built on a clear mind."
Leaving behind this almost formulaic reminder, Yuki Takada then turned and left, never lingering.
……
Under the dim white light, Yuuki Takada carried Sherry on his back as they walked down the corridor outside the laboratory.
"No, Sherry, you're perfectly fine. How could you suddenly twist your ankle? Sherry, what were you thinking when you came downstairs?" Takada Yuki said helplessly.
He never imagined that Shirley would twist her ankle in an accident when she came out of the laboratory.
Left with no other choice, he had to carry Shirley slowly back to his dormitory.
Yuuki Takada carried Sherry on his back and continued walking slowly along the roadside. The night breeze gently blew by, stirring their hair.
Sherry pressed her face against Yuuki Takada's back and said somewhat embarrassedly, "I'm sorry, I was thinking about some things in the lab just now... and got distracted. I slipped and fell down the steps without noticing, which is why I hurt my ankle."
As she spoke, her voice became as soft as a mosquito's buzz, as if she didn't want this embarrassing incident to attract everyone's attention, but it was still overheard by the sharp-eared Yuuki Takada.