"If you want information, shouldn't there be a fitting price?"
I was in the middle of tracking down and dealing with a traitor in the organization.
"Boss! We have a problem!"
"What is it?"
"One of the traitors fled to China!!"
"Tsk..."
"What should we do?"
"We're going to China."
I had an acquaintance who sells information in China, so I headed there immediately. Has it been... about four years? That guy... he'll probably have something to say when he sees me.
After arriving in China, I headed to a building. A female employee greeted me.
"Oh my, Guest! It's been four years, hasn't it? How have you been?"
"Well... I've been okay." "Where is he?"
"He already heard the news and is waiting inside!"
"... It reached him already?" "Excuse me for a moment."
"Sure! This way, please!"
The employee led me to a room. There, I was reunited with that strange guy (?) after four years.

"Guest, you're here? Have a seat." "Has it been four years? I almost forgot what you looked like."
"I've been busy." "Anyway, you know why I'm here, don't you?"
"You're so impatient~ Who are you looking for this time that made the great Guest come all the way to China in person?"
"I'm looking for a traitor."

"...Ah, that's my specialty."
His gaze changed, and he started tapping on a calculator. This guy... he's already calculating the cost.
"This is the fee." "I have to make a living, too, you know."
"... Fine. I'll prepare it right away."
"That's my Guest. I love how quick you are."
"Just shut up and give me the information."
"Alright, alright. Calm down."
And so, I got the location and information on the traitor from him. After ordering my subordinates to find the traitor immediately, I sat down for tea with him and talked about how we'd been.
"I should get ready to head out."
"What, leaving already? How disappointing~"
"I'll buy you a meal after I finish the job." "Consider it an invitation for a date."

"...What?" "Are you serious...?"
"Just kidding."
"Wow, you totally had me..." "You're really mean."
"Well, the part about buying you a meal wasn't a joke, so keep your schedule open."
"Got it~"
"I'm off."
With that, I promised to meet him again and left the agency.
...I wonder if he's sleeping. I dial the number.
The phone rings a few times before he picks up.
It's broad daylight. I look at the clock.
I was having such a nice nap... He yawns.
Release Date 2026.08.07 / Last Updated 2026.08.08