The days went by, and without realizing it, there were only three days left until the infiltration operation. Chongzong called Manranyama Souren to arrange a time to meet and go over the entire operation from start to finish, ensuring that every detail was clear.

However, after dialing the phone, Chongzong heard a busy tone and left a message after the beep. Instead of leaving a message, he decided to hang up and call back later.

Unexpectedly, right after he hung up, Manranyama Souren called him back.

"Hello, I'm Manranyama Souren. Did you just call me, Uesugi-san?"

"Yes, I made the call but heard that you were already on another call, so I hung up."

"Hehe... That's quite a coincidence."

Chongzong seemed to hear Manranyama Souren chuckle on the other end of the phone. However, Chongzong thought that such a chuckle did not match Manranyama Souren's elegant and dignified demeanor, so he thought he must have misheard.

"Why do you say it's a coincidence?"

Chongzong asked.

"Because I was just calling you too, and it said you were already on another call."

Upon hearing this, Chongzong was surprised. Could it be that they both called each other at the same time?

"So, both of us called each other at the same time?"

"It seems that way."

There was a trace of laughter in Manranyama Souren's voice that couldn't be hidden.

With this in mind, Chongzong could roughly guess why Manranyama Souren called him.

"So it seems we both called for the same reason."

"I think so too."

"For the matter regarding Yasaka Shrine." (Chongzong)

"To confirm the infiltration of Yasaka Shrine." (Manranyama Souren)

Both of them spoke without planning, and were simultaneously surprised that they said similar things.

Chongzong couldn't help but burst into laughter, "Hahahaha."

Manranyama Souren also chuckled softly.

"When are you available, Manranyama?"

Chongzong asked.

"How about this afternoon, around 2:30 pm? Are you and Uesugi-san free?" (Manranyama Souren)

"No problem, 2:30 pm it is."

Before calling Manranyama Souren, Chongzong had already checked with Uesugi Yui, making sure she had the entire day free.

"Alright, at 2:30 pm, Van will pick you both up at your doorstep."

"Huh? That's not necessary. Just tell me the location, and I'll go directly." (Chongzong)

"The location this time is a bit special. I think it would be more appropriate for Van to pick you up." (Manranyama Souren)

Although Chongzong still felt it was not quite right, Manranyama Souren's tone revealed an unwavering decision that didn't leave any room for negotiations.

Since that's the case, he'll go along with it. It's not a big deal after all.

"Okay, then we'll wait at home."

"Mhm, see you in the afternoon."

After hanging up the phone, Chongzong knocked on Usagi Yui's door, "Yui sister, I just made an appointment with Miss Manranyama."

Usagi Yui opened the door, and Chongzong relayed the information from the phone call.

But for some reason, Usagi Yui seemed a bit down.

Chongzong asked, but Usagi Yui just said it was nothing, avoiding the topic. Chongzong didn't delve any further.

In his mind now, all he could think about was how to make this covert operation a success.

He overlooked the emotions of the people around him.

And he overlooked the potential danger of his own physical condition.