At the comment, Byakuran was silent. White bangs covering his eyes, before he lifted his head, looking at the machinist from over his shoulder. He wouldn't have gotten as far as he has if he hadn't planned ahead. If he didn't exploit people in anyway possible. Using emotions, trust, friendship, love...he has used all to get him closer to his ultimate goal. That included Shouichi too. His best friend, and much more."You're wrong, Spanner-san, I trust Shou-chan fully. It's you, and the others I don't trust."

He knew that Shouichi will remain loyal to him no matter what." And Shou-chan is not weak...I know that well enough. He's actually a lot stronger than you assume. That's why I trust him to command the melone base. That's why he knows more than any of else.

"I have total faith in Shou-chan, so don't make accusations of something you don't understand."