"Just as Conan was about to move further away, Oki Iwamatsu, seemingly oblivious to the anger on Tokiwa Mio's face, stared at the brooch beneath Tokiwa Mio's collar, sizing it up. "Hmm? This brooch is quite special. Did your sweetheart give it to you?"
"No," Tokiwa Mio said, using her hand to shield the brooch. "I picked it out myself."
"Mio!" Tokiwa Mio's Teacher, the Japan Painter Kisaragi Homare, stepped forward with a sullen face. "I'm going to head back first!"
"Ah," Tokiwa Mio said quickly, "Then I'll see you downstairs..."
"Never mind!" Kisaragi Homare walked towards the Sightseeing Elevator with a sour face.
Mori Kogoro watched Tokiwa Mio chase after him and said in a low voice, "He doesn't look too happy..."
Beside him, Kazama Hidehiko said, "Miss Mio bought Mr. Kisaragi's painting and then sold it at a high price, so he's a little unhappy."
Hey hey...
Conan was speechless and silent.
What's wrong with these people?
Kazama Hidehiko was a disciple of Moriya Teiji, the Designer who had once bombed a Building and even tried to kill him. Although Kazama Hidehiko said he wasn't that kind of fanatic, Conan still felt a little uneasy.
Councilor Oki Iwamatsu was drinking liquor in broad daylight, forcing a smile at Chi Feichei while Teasing him behind his back, and seemed to have ulterior motives towards Tokiwa Mio.
Japan Master Kisaragi Homare's Relationship with Tokiwa Mio also seemed a bit strained...
Every time he complained that nothing good happened after summoning Chi Feichei, he wondered if it was really okay for these people to be together.
"Ah! Chocolate!" Over at the Observation Window, Genta looked at the Things in Yuan Jiaming's hand and exclaimed, drawing everyone else's attention.
"You guys found out," Yuan Jiaming said, squatting down and smiling as he distributed Chocolate to the three Children surrounding him. "Then I'll give them to you!"
Tokiwa Mio had already turned back from the Sightseeing Staircase and said with a smile, "Although he's a Genius Program Designer, he can be quite Child-like sometimes."
"That's how you design interesting Game!" Doctor Agasa said with a smile.
Over there, Yuan Jiaming was squatting down and talking to the three Children.
"Right now, I'm brainstorming a new Game Software. If you don't mind, I'd like to Listen To your Opinion!"
"Is it a Game?"
"Okay!"
The three Children happily agreed.
"I live in Shuangbao Town."
"We live in Beika Town."
"That's quite close, the Bus will get you there quickly!" Yuan Jiaming invited with a smile. "Then why don't you Children come to my Home to play next Weekend?"
Watching Yuan Jiaming interact with the Children over there, Conan nodded to himself. Thankfully, there was still one Person here who wasn't so Weird.
Chi Feichei watched Yuan Jiaming draw a Map for a Group of Children, and his heart gradually turned ice-cold.
This Fellow...
Knowing full well that what he was doing would lead to death if the Organization found out, knowing that Gin would come knocking on his Door sooner or later, he still invited a Group of Child he had just met to visit his Home.
Did he think that with Child present, the People from the Organization wouldn't act recklessly? Or did he want to use Child as a cover, to have Child secretly smuggle out some Things?
In any case, inviting Child to his Home at this juncture, Yuan Jiaming's Purpose was certainly worth considering.
He hadn't remembered this Detail before, but now realizing that Yuan Jiaming intended to Pitfall the Child he knew, he suddenly didn't want to bother making 'Arrangement' for Yuan Jiaming.
Taking advantage of everyone else's inattention, Haibara Ai Turn Around and went to the Observation Window on the other side.
Mouri Ran noticed and bent down, asking with concern, "Ai, what's wrong?"
"Nothing." Haibara Ai walked over there by herself.
Mouri Ran was about to follow when Mitsuhiko called out to her.
"Sister Ran," Mitsuhiko said in a low voice, "I have something I want to Discussing with you. Could we arrange a time to meet Tomorrow?"
Mouri Ran was Doubtful, but she nodded and agreed, "Okay."
Mitsuhiko bowed to Mouri Ran. "Then I'll let you know the Time and Location later."
As soon as Mitsuhiko left, Ayumi went over as well.
"Sister Ran," Ayumi said, her Expression a bit conflicted. "I have something I want to Discussing with you privately..."
Mouri Ran: "..."
What's going on?
Over there, Suzuki Sonoko looked at her Photo from ten years later in frustration. She raised her eyes and See Haibara Ai walking over, staring at Haibara Ai's slightly curly Hair, and then pulled at the ends of her Short Hair to compare.
As expected, it wasn't a Problem with her looks, but a Problem with her Hairstyle, right?
Then she'd get a perm another Day, it should look a little better...
The Sightseeing Elevator opened, and two male employees walked out of the Elevator, holding Things to be set up for the Banquet, while talking excitedly.
"I didn't expect to still See that kind of Car nowadays. What kind of Car is that called again?"
"Porsche 356A!"
Conan inadvertently overheard their conversation, and his Face changed.
"You two!" Tokiwa Mio reprimanded angrily, "That Elevator is for VIPs only! Ordinary employees use the Elevator in the back!"
The two employees quickly Apology.
"Yes..."
"Sorry!"
Conan quickly ran over to the two men and asked urgently, "Where did you See that Car? What Color is it?"
The employee holding the Tablecloth was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "It was parked in front of this Building Just Now. The Color is Black."
It's Gin's Car!
Conan's Pupil shrank. He ran towards the Sightseeing Elevator, pressed the button to open the doors, and rushed inside, ignoring everything and chasing Downstairs. He didn't even bother to answer when Mouri Ran and Mori Kogoro asked where he was going.
Chi Feichei pretended not to notice Conan's earlier actions. After Conan got on the Elevator, he Turn Head to Look over there.
From where he was, he couldn't Listen To what Conan had Asked. This was probably for the best, otherwise he'd be stuck wondering whether to investigate Conan, investigate Conan, or investigate Conan...
In front of the Observation Window, Haibara Ai watched Conan chase after him and guessed Conan's Purpose. Her Tricks gradually became Cold.
There was no Time for her to hesitate any longer.
Those People could appear in her Vicinity at any Time, could recognize her at any Time, and might even be coming for her.
At that Time, Chi Feichei, Doctor Agasa... everyone here would be in trouble.
She should have Understand long ago that only by completely disappearing from this World before being found could she ensure that others wouldn't be implicated.
She was originally someone who had suddenly intruded into other people's Life, and it was Time to...
A Black Shadow fell over her. In Haibara Ai's Eyes, beyond the nervousness and sadness, there was also a hint of Doubt. She looked up to See Chi Feichei Go To her.
"Ai, can you play the Piano?" Chi Feichei Asked directly.
Haibara Ai was taken aback for a moment, then nodded. "A little bit..."
"Then let's go play in the Music Hall on the 66th Floor," Chi Feichei Turn Around and prepared to walk towards the Sightseeing Elevator. "There's a Piano there..."
See Chi Feichei play the Piano? I really want to go...
Haibara Ai hesitated for a moment and refused with a Cold Face. "I'm not going."
Chi Feichei stopped in his tracks and turned his Head to Look at Haibara Ai.
Haibara Ai looked up at Chi Feichei with an indifferent Face.
When it came to Cold Face, she wasn't bad either.
If she said she wasn't going, then she wasn't...
"Let's go." Chi Feichei withdrew his Line of Sight and walked forward, his Tone a bit heavier than before.
"Oh."
Haibara Ai obediently followed.
Wait, why was she yielding?
Suddenly, she felt a little Grievance.
At least she should have insisted a little longer...
But, she had never Seen Chi Feichei play the Piano, and she really did want to go... But
Never Mind, Never Mind, she'd just indulge herself one last time...
Chi Feichei Asked the other Children again, and taking Ayumi, Genta, and Mitsuhiko with him, led by Sawaguchi Chinami, they went to the Music Hall on the 66th Floor.
On the way, Haibara Ai watched the three excited and energetic Naughty children and suddenly had an ominous premonition.
"The Piano is over here," Sawaguchi Chinami said, walking onto the Stage of the Music Hall and looking at the Piano in the Corner. "When it was delivered Few Days Ago, we already had someone tune it. Do you think it needs to be retuned?"
Chi Feichei placed his right Hand on the Piano Key, his Finger moving up and down, playing a crisp and simple Melody. He said to Sawaguchi Chinami, "This is fine."
The Music Hall, not yet open for business, was a bit dim. Even though the Stage was decorated exquisitely and elegantly, it inevitably felt lonely and desolate. However, Chi Feichei, in his Tailcoat Formal Wear, standing in front of the Piano, seemed to be telling everyone that even if a Person stood On Stage alone, even without an audience, he could still perform seriously.
The previous sense of desolation was inexplicably diluted, replaced by a solemn Atmosphere that made people feel compelled to be serious.
Haibara Ai Looked at Chi Feichei's Hand.
Previously, she had thought those Hands with distinct Knuckle were naturally Suitable for holding a Scalpel, but now, seeing them move across the Piano Piano Key, it actually felt like that was their natural place as well.
The three Children didn't have so many sensitive Idea. They only focused on Chi Feichei's Finger's smooth and light movements Just Now, their Eyes shining with excitement.
"So... so cool!" Mitsuhiko exclaimed.
Genta looked conflicted. "I want to study Piano professionally again in the future."
"Genta..."
Ayumi sweat-dropped and said with a dry laugh, "If you like it, you can start learning now."
Chi Feichei sat down on the Piano Bench. "I Probably haven't played the Piano in nine years. Let me get reacquainted with it first, and then I can teach you to play some simple Piano Music later."
"Nine years..." Mitsuhiko thought for a moment. "Then Brother Chi started learning Piano at the Age of eleven? No, the Age he started learning must have been even earlier."
"Five years old."
Chi Feichei said Sentence and started playing Music.
As the crisp and cheerful Piano Music filled the air, the three Children were stunned for a moment, trying hard to recall something. Soon, they laughed and started singing along to the next part of the Piano Music.
"Jingle bells jingle bells..."
"Jingle all the way..."
"Oh what fun it is to ride..."
After singing for a while, Ayumi Turn Head and asked curiously, "Haibara, why aren't you singing?"
"I..." Haibara Ai's mouth twitched slightly, trying to maintain a calm Expression. "I don't know how..."
"Jingle bells," jingle bells.
Sure enough, with three Children present, she shouldn't have expected to hear Piano Music like "Adelina by the Water," "Nocturne," or "Fate"...
"Haibara, didn't your previous School teach you this?" Genta Asked.
"This Song is very simple," Mitsuhiko said enthusiastically. "If you don't know it, you can start by humming slowly..."
"It's more fun when everyone sings together," Ayumi said with a smile. "Haibara, you should join in too!"
Chi Feichei paused for a moment and started playing again from the beginning.
"Keep up!" Ayumi said to Haibara Ai, waiting with a serious Expression to start singing.
"Dashing through the snow..."
"In a one horse open sleigh..."
Haibara Ai was forced to join the "Jingle Bells" choir, and countless Idea flashed through her mind.
Why did she have to do such childish Things with them? She really wanted to commit suicide right then and there...
But...
Chi Feichei, a Person older than her in Age, was also doing it. She'd just treat it as Keeping Company Child...
After singing it once, the three Children were still in high spirits and asked to continue singing "Jingle Bells."
The Reason was...
"Haibara actually doesn't know this Song? How can that be?"
"We have to teach her today!"
"That's right! We Junior Detective League should be united!"
Haibara Ai: "..."
She wanted to commit suicide...
(End of Chapter)
After Conan chased Downstairs, he watched helplessly as that Black Porsche 356A drove away. After standing Downstairs blankly for a moment, he returned to the 75th Floor with a heavy expression.
"Conan..." Mouri Ran approached, staring at Conan with dissatisfaction, "Where did you run off to just now?"
Conan sweated, "That... I suddenly remembered I left something Downstairs. By the way, where are Brother Chi and Haibara Ai?"
"They went to the Music Hall on the 66th Floor. Brother Hichiji is playing the Piano for them," Mouri Ran's attention was diverted, her expression softened, and she took Conan's hand, "Let's go Check it out too."
"Yeah!"
Conan nodded. Chi Feichei playing the Piano? He hadn't heard that before.
Two minutes later...
Conan stood at the Concert Hall Entrance, listening to the cheerful Piano Music and energetic chorus inside, feeling a bit bewildered.
Over there, he was anxiously and fearfully chasing those dangerous Fellows from the Black Organization, while here, a group of people were actually happily singing "Jingle Bells"?!
That Haibara Ai Fellow is really... Never Mind, she's a Girl, it's probably better if she doesn't worry about those things.
"Everyone is having a lot of fun," Mouri Ran listened attentively, smiling as she pulled Conan into the Door, "Conan should also participate in more Activities with everyone!"
Conan: "..." Wait, let go of my hand, I refuse!
Chi Feichei noticed Mouri Ran and Conan entering, and paused temporarily.
The three Children turned their Heads.
"Conan?" "Where did you go just now?" "Honestly, you're the only one who likes to run around..."
Mouri Ran led Conan onto the stage, then stepped aside herself, and said with a smile, "Then let's add Conan too!"
Haibara Ai saw Conan's face of utter despair, and suddenly felt much better.
"We're going to teach Haibara Ai to sing this Song today!" Mitsuhiko said seriously.
Haibara Ai: "..." Thank you so much, I already know it, really...
Chi Feichei restarted playing "Jingle Bells".
Mouri Ran stepped aside, standing and Looking to the side with a smile, just like Sawaguchi Chinami.
Ayumi looked up to Check, and noticed Sawaguchi Chinami was Looking at Chi Feichei. She paused in silence for a moment, pulled back her thoughts, and prepared to start singing.
Chi Feichei finished playing the prelude, and then realized he had almost forgotten one Matter...
"Dashing through the snow..."
"In a one horse open sleigh..."
Conan was forced to join the "Jingle Bells" Choir, his Half-Moon Eyes followed along with the howling.
Why did he have to follow a group of Kids to do such childish Matters? He wanted to kill himself...
Half a minute later.
Ayumi couldn't help but stop and remind him, "Conan, you're singing seriously off-key..."
"Compared to Music Class, your Song hasn't improved at all." Genta teased.
Mitsuhiko sweated, "Indeed..."
Conan: "..." What's even more unacceptable than doing childish Matters with a group of Kids is—doing childish Matters with a group of Kids, and actually being disliked for it... He wanted to swallow a Sword and kill himself!
...The next Day.
A Cafe in Beika Town.
"Actually, I've liked Ayumi since Kindergarten, but Ayumi seems to like Conan, and also seems to like Brother Chi..." Mitsuhiko looked up at Mouri Ran beside him, "Ran, Older Sister, can you teach me? What should I do to become a Couple with my Childhood Sweethearts like you and Shinichi, Elder Brother!"
"Ah, wait," Mouri Ran said quickly, "Shinichi and I are not..."
"Also, Recently I seem to have noticed Haibara Ai again..." Mitsuhiko was dejected, and then asked seriously, "Liking two Girls at the same time, am I a very bad Boy?"
Mouri Ran chuckled, her Gaze softened, and her voice became gentle and soft, "No, it's not bad. Liking someone is a very good Matter, and I think you should cherish that Feeling."
Mitsuhiko was stunned for a moment, then quickly became more dejected, "But Ayumi also seems to like Brother Chi very much, and Haibara Ai is also often with Brother Chi... Actually, I also like Brother Chi very much..."
Mouri Ran: "..." Σ(っ°Д°;)っ Wait, wait, is something a bit off?
"He's very amazing, and takes good care of us. Sometimes he looks fierce, but that's because he's seriously teaching us Things. He's always treated us seriously, not perfunctorily like other people treat Children," Mitsuhiko lowered his Head, "So, even if Ayumi and Haibara Ai like to be with him, I can't bring myself to think he's bad..."
Mouri Ran sighed in relief in her heart. So that's what the 'like' later meant, it startled her.
"Also, he even acknowledged my Reasoning last time, I was really happy at that time..." Mitsuhiko was melancholy. Why did he have to bear such complex Moods that shouldn't belong to his Age...
"You can be good Friends first," Mouri Ran could only say with a smile, "Whether it's Ayumi, Ai, or Conan, and Brother Hichiji has always regarded you as Younger Sisters and Younger Brothers. You're not too old, you can slowly see your own heart clearly."
"I understand," Mitsuhiko nodded thoughtfully, and was silent for a moment, "But, I still have one Problem I can't figure out..."
"Hmm?" Mouri Ran asked in Doubt.
Mitsuhiko looked at Mouri Ran, "A Few Days Ago, I mustered up my Courage to send Brother Chi a UL Message, saying that I want to become someone like him in the future... I was very serious! But he Replied, 'Don't become someone like me, you will be better.'"
Mouri Ran asked in Doubt, "Is there any Problem with that?"
"I just don't Understand, is he encouraging me? Or does he think that no matter how hard I try, I can't become someone like him?" Mitsuhiko said with a troubled Expression.
Mouri Ran quickly said with a smile, "I think Brother Hichiji's meaning should be that you will become even more outstanding than him, there's no other meaning..."
A minute later, Mitsuhiko bowed and said goodbye, "Then I'll go back first. Thank You for today, Ran, Older Sister!"
"Be careful on your way home." Mouri Ran finished reminding him, and sighed in relief in her heart.
Now Elementary School Student's Ideas are really too complicated, the Relationships are a bit messy, she almost couldn't handle it. Hmm... There's still one more to come.
More than ten minutes later, a Dessert Shop on the Streetside.
"I like Conan, but he seems to have someone he likes..." Ayumi looked dejected.
"Are you talking about Ai?" Mouri Ran asked.
"No..." Ayumi looked at Mouri Ran, "It's Ran, Older Sister!"
Mouri Ran chuckled, "How is that possible..."
"This is a Woman's Intuition!" Ayumi said seriously.
Mouri Ran: "..."
"So please tell him, Ran, Older Sister, that you already have Shinichi, Elder Brother, and let him give up!" Ayumi said firmly, then lowered her eyes, and said dejectedly, "Otherwise, Conan would be too pitiful, because I also seem to like Brother Chi. Yesterday, Miss Sawaguchi was constantly Looking at Brother Chi, she must think Brother Chi is very reliable and likes Children, and is a very good person. I also think so, but he doesn't seem to like anyone, he just treats me as a Child. This kind of liking has no future, our Age gap is too big, Conan and you are the same, and Conan is more pitiful than me, you already have someone you like..."
Mouri Ran with blank eyes, "Is, is that so..."
"Also, Conan also likes to be with Brother Chi, every time we Go Out, he and Haibara Ai like to ride in Brother Chi's Car," Ayumi frowned, "That's even more wrong, he's a Boy..."
Mouri Ran: "!" Σ(っ°Д°;)っ
"I was the one who met Brother Chi first..." Ayumi suddenly felt a bit of Grievance, "But, I'm still not sure whether I like Conan or Brother Chi..."
Mouri Ran gave another round of comfort and explanation, similar to what she Said to Mitsuhiko before.
"Thank You, Ran, Older Sister!" Ayumi bowed in relief, said goodbye and left, "I'll go back first."
"Be careful on your way home." Mouri Ran reminded her, watched Ayumi Leave, thought about it, and was still unable to sort out the chaotic 'Emotion entanglement'.
The two Children were relieved, but she was confused. She, needed help.
...Two Hours later.
Conan used the Bow Tie Voice Changer to restore Kudo Shinichi's voice, and was on a Phone Call with Mouri Ran.
"What?!"
"It's just..." Mouri Ran had a bit of a headache, "Conan seems to have fallen in love with me..."
Conan, having his thoughts exposed, quickly retorted, "What nonsense are you talking about? Who likes you? Idiot!"
"Huh?" Mouri Ran was stunned, "How are you so sure?"
"Th-This..." Conan sweated, and said perfunctorily, "Children's Romance is like getting measles, you don't need to take it to heart..."
Beside them, a Woman buying Things in front of the Vending Machine looked sideways in Doubt.
"Can you be serious?" Mouri Ran said helplessly, and then added, "Then is it possible that he likes Brother Hichiji?"
Conan was stunned, and after he Realized, he was instantly scared into goosebumps, "Idiot! That's even more impossible, okay?! What nonsense are you thinking about all day?!"
Mouri Ran thought for a moment, "Then Probably I'm just overthinking it. Conan seems to be because he likes playing Reasoning Games with Brother Hichiji, and those Children also quite like him..."
"That's what I'm saying..." Conan wiped the cold sweat from his Head. Has Ran Recently been reading some weird Novels or Manga? How could she have such terrifying Ideas... Scary!
"Then the Matter of Conan liking me..." Mouri Ran was troubled.
"Then you shouldn't prevaricate, honestly face your own heart, In This Case, you'll know what to do..." Conan noticed the old Woman at the Phone Call booth looking at him in Doubt, sweated, and didn't continue, "In short, that's it, I'll Call you again when I have time!"
...Beihu Town.
On a Street, a Black Zelas Car was parked Roadside.
"Achhoo!" In the Car, a Young Man from Europe with freckles on his Face turned his Head and sneezed.
In front of the Vending Machine, a Man with a full beard, wearing a Black Suit, turned his Head to Look, retracted his Line of Sight, bought two packs of common Cigarettes, turned around and returned to the Car, put the Cigarettes into the Storage Compartment, and then asked, "Boss, do you have a Cold? It's only been a short while, and you've already sneezed three times."
"Doesn't seem like it," Chi Feichei drove away from the spot, "Probably someone is talking about me behind my back."
Yingqu Yan Nan glanced sideways. Isn't this just being serious and suspicious? He Suspected that his own Boss had a tendency towards Paranoia, but it was inconvenient for him to point it out.
"Then Whether or Not we should go to West Tama City to Check tonight? Shouldn't we confirm the security Situation of the Twin Towers Building?"
"If you want to go, you can go Check, I'm not going," Chi Feichei calmly listed, "There's no Rice at Home, I need to go to the Supermarket to buy a bag of Rice, and stock up on some Liquor, there's not much Seasoning left either, after eating Rice I still need to wash Clothes."
"Wash Clothes?" Yingqu Yan Nan was a bit confused. Such a cool Boss, still having to wash Clothes himself, so incongruous... No, the point should be, for the sake of washing Clothes, he's not going to keep an eye on that side, is there really no Problem with this train of thought?
"What's wrong with Wash Clothes?" Chi Feichei asked back with a natural and calm Expression.
"N-Nothing, nothing..." Yingqu Yan Nan suppressed the urge to Teasing, Never Mind, as long as the Boss is happy. Without much Consideration, he said, "Then I won't go either. Gin and Vodka should be going over there, right? With them keeping an eye on things, it's more than enough, I won't go join in the Excitement."
"Gin won't go either," Chi Feichei said, "Tonight, the fourth episode of 'Cross-border Singer King' is airing, he will definitely be watching the Program."
Yingqu Yan Nan: "..." Everyone is being so willfully negligent, does your Organization's Boss know about this...
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 423: It's Just Based on Mood, Right?
Beika Town, 1-Chome.
A car slowed down, turned off the Commercial Street, and headed towards the Residential Area.
Yingqu Yan Nan, who had been silent the whole way, finally spoke up to introduce, "Number 119 is on the outer edge of the Residential Area, with a Road behind it leading to the Abandoned Industrial Area. Usually, not many people go there."
Chi Feichei pulled over and parked, getting out of the car and saying, "You drive. Drive around the Vicinity a few times."
Today, he had Disguise himself and come out to inspect his new Underground Training Ground.
Previously, the new Underground Training Ground was entrusted to Yingqu Yan Nan to oversee. Yingqu Yan Nan chose the address in Beika Town, 1-Chome, which isn't too far from his place. Construction has been underway for half a month, and he hasn't come to see it yet.
Yingqu Yan Nan got out of the car, walked around to the driver's seat, and after getting in, drove towards the outer edge of the Residential Area, continuing to introduce, "There are two old Residential Buildings nearby. No one has lived there for two years, so it's quite quiet. We don't have to worry about disturbing others if there's any Movement. The Alley Entrance leads to this Road, and with the Highway behind, we can build a Garage and park a Car in the Garage, making it convenient to evacuate if something happens."
"If it really comes to the point where we need to evacuate, a Car probably won't be useful," Chi Feichei said, "But driving back and forth will indeed be much more convenient."
Yingqu Yan Nan chuckled and joked, "Then should we have them change the design of the Rooftop so that a Helicopter can land on it?"
Chi Feichei thought for a moment, "Change the Rooftop to a Metal Shell that can be opened and closed."
Yingqu Yan Nan choked. He was just joking, but the Boss was serious?
Chi Feichei silently calculated in his mind. He could afford a Helicopter, but the later protection and maintenance would be very troublesome. "Let's build it first. Have the Safety Passage for evacuation been designed properly?"
Yingqu Yan Nan stopped thinking about the Helicopter and nodded. "The Underground Training Ground has three Safety Passages leading in different directions. One of them leads to a Residential Building, which I also bought. We can also build a Garage and park a Car there, making evacuation convenient."
"Are the Funds still sufficient?" Chi Feichei took out his Mobile Phone.
Although the Organization would provide some Funds for the construction of the Training Ground and Safe House, it wasn't much. If he wanted to change the Rooftop to a Metal Shell that could be opened and closed, he needed to find a way to get Money for the Materials himself.
Previously, the Suzuki Foundation bought Shares from Odagiri Toshiya in order to invest in THK Company.
In addition, with the Advertising Fee from the Variety Show, the Income from Kuraki Mai's song releases, and some income of various sizes from the Company Website, Odagiri Toshiya had Money. He paid back a portion of the Money he had borrowed from him when creating the Company, transferring 10 million Japanese Yen to him, which made him a bit more financially comfortable.
Yingqu Yan Nan couldn't help but half-jokingly say, "Boss, if you continue like this, you'll make me lose my concept of Money. I'm starting to feel numb to it."
"Numbness is the right feeling."
Chi Feichei transferred 9 million to Yingqu Yan Nan and another 1 million to Saki Midorikawa.
On Saki Midorikawa's side, it was the Reward for collecting Intelligence and Living Expenses.
Actually, don't look at the Organization always trying to get something for nothing, but they've never been stingy with Activity Funds for Core Members. Coupled with the large flow of Dirty Money, they've raised a group of Crazies who are numb to Money.
When people don't need to worry about Material Possessions, they will pursue Mental Pleasure more. It is precisely because of this that few Core Members in the Organization are extravagant. Instead, they pay more attention to Mental Pleasure, and due to the Organization's dark nature, it has become very extreme.
Compared to spending a fortune to save Face or win a Beauty's smile, everyone seems to prefer spending a fortune to buy a Good Gun and blow someone's Head off...
...
The two went to the Vicinity of Residence Number 119, parked the Car, and looked at it from a distance.
The Residence was still under construction, and the Underground Level construction was not yet completed.
Later, one or two more Floors would be built on top, but the focus was still underground.
After roughly understanding the construction progress, there wasn't much else to see. Chi Feichei didn't stay long. After leaving, he took Yingqu Yan Nan and started the 'Beika Town 1-Chome Patrol Mode'.
Since the Safe House and Underground Training Ground were chosen here, it was necessary to thoroughly understand the surrounding terrain, and it would be best to extend it further and pre-plan several emergency escape routes.
In the evening, Chi Feichei changed Car, removed his Disguise, and went to the Supermarket to buy Rice, Liquor, and Food Ingredients.
Yingqu Yan Nan helped carry Things and also got a free Dinner. After Dinner, seeing Chi Feichei preparing to wash Clothes, he couldn't sit still and quickly stood up and said, "Boss, let me Help..."
"No Need, don't touch my Clothes." Chi Feichei carried the Clothes to the laundry room.
Yingqu Yan Nan: "..."
（＃－.－）
Wanted to Help but got disliked?
Chi Feichei threw the Clothes into the washing machine, set it, and went to the Living Room. He and Yingqu Yan Nan each had a glass of Liquor, turned on the Television, and prepared to watch the Program.
With a washing machine, washing Clothes was not Troublesome at all. He went in during the Commercial Break, and by the time the Program was over, a pile of Clothes was done.
Just as the Program finished, Gin made a Phone Call.
Chi Feichei answered the Phone Call, "Hello? We didn't go, we're at Home watching the Program... The next episode will be more interesting, remember to watch the next episode..."
Yingqu Yan Nan: "..."
Gin called?
Gin is really watching the Variety Show?
"I have two more episodes produced here, but I suggest you wait until they air before watching them to keep the anticipation," Chi Feichei said.
"Okay," Gin didn't chat much about the Program. "Is there any News from Fulante Wine's side?"
"There's some Clue about the Explosives, but Wataru Ichiro is very guarded. It's unclear whether that's a Trap to test Fulante Wine, which needs to be confirmed. As for that Military Official, they are hiding him very tightly, and Fulante Wine hasn't gotten any News about it yet," Chi Feichei said, finishing the Situation, and directly asked, "Are you running out of Explosives over there?"
"After using it this time, I don't have much left here," Gin was silent for a moment. "But there's no need to rush Fulante Wine's side. As for the Explosives, I'll go solve it after this Matter is dealt with."
Chi Feichei was speechless.
Gin's 'not much left' probably means enough to blow up five or six Buildings...
Gin usually blows up Cars, Residences, and Buildings. At this frequency of use, it really won't last long.
However, using consumable Equipment is not much different from making Money. This is Gin's specialty. Although the batch from Fulante Wine's side can't be obtained for the time being, as long as there is Intelligence or Clue about Explosives, he can get a little bit more or less, and it won't lead to zero inventory...
After chatting for a few Sentences, after Chi Feichei hung up the Phone, Yingqu Yan Nan asked with a blank face, "Boss, is the Matter at the Twin Towers Building not important?"
These two didn't even bother to take a look at it for the sake of the Program, not to mention that. After making a Phone Call, they talked about other Matters after talking about the Program, without mentioning the Matter of the Twin Towers Building at all...
"What's wrong? Are you worried that they will provide fake Security and Defense Information? Or are you worried that they are being lazy and not investigating clearly enough?"
Chi Feichei put away his Mobile Phone, thought for a moment, and still explained to Yingqu Yan Nan, "It's very simple. Whoever confirms the Security is responsible for placing the Explosives. We only look at the final Outcome. If the Main Control Room is not destroyed by then, it means that the person in charge may have a Problem. Gin will eliminate the person in charge and then arrange for someone else to place the Explosives."
Yingqu Yan Nan was stunned. Thinking about it this way, there really was no need to keep an eye on it.
Chi Feichei confessed, "But in the final analysis, I still wanted to watch the Program and rest a bit. Otherwise, it would be better to keep an eye on it."
Yingqu Yan Nan: "..."
Understood, it's just based on Mood, right?
...
That Night, three Little Black quietly sneaked into Tower A of the Twin Towers Building to confirm the Security Situation inside.
And on the 67th Floor of B Tower, Oki Iwamatsu, a Councilor of West Tama City, was stabbed to death by another Little Black with a Knife.
Chi Feichei received a Phone Call from the Police the next morning, and refused to go and provide Clue, citing that he had Matters to attend to.
Anyway, Mori Kogoro and the Junior Detective League and their Group would go. It was the same whether he was there or not.
His Daily Routine was to Get Up for Morning Exercise, go help Fulante Wine Disguise again, browse the Organization's Intelligence, take a nap at noon, go out for a drive in the Car in the evening, and help Gin confirm the Situation of the transaction target. A Day passed just like that.
On the other side, the Police talked with Mori Kogoro and others for a Day, but still had no Clue about the Criminal.
Mitsuhiko, Ayumi, and Genta, the Three People, arranged to go to several Suspects the next day to understand the Situation, but the next day, as soon as they met up, they were caught by Conan.
"I can see through your plans at a Glance!" Conan stared at the Three People. "You must be thinking that if I knew, I would stop you again on the grounds of Danger, right?"
"Ding-dong!" Genta chuckled dryly, "You got it..."
Conan did not stop the Three People. He took the Train with the Three People and prepared to act together.
"This time, I'll let it slide, but you can't act on your own again in the future!"
On the Train, Conan glanced at the Three People with Half-Moon Eyes.
"We're not completely unprepared either," Mitsuhiko couldn't help but take out three Small Bottles from his Pocket. "These are Bottles filled with Chili Powder!"
Genta took out a Water Gun from under his Coat. "My Water Gun is filled with Oil. If anyone dares to chase us, I'll definitely make them fall flat on their backs!"
"Ayumi brought a Rope," Ayumi took out a piece of Rope from her Pocket and also took out her Mobile Phone. "Also, I brought a Mobile Phone and set Inspector Megure's Number as the Emergency Dial..."
Conan broke out in a cold sweat. "You guys are really well-prepared..."
Weren't we just going to understand the Situation today? How did it directly escalate to the step of 'how to fight the Criminal'?
Mitsuhiko sighed. "There's no other way. If Brother Chi knows that we're taking Action without preparation, he'll stare at us with a cold Face again..."
Genta looked around furtively and whispered, "Although he often has a cold Face usually anyway."
Conan chuckled inwardly, 'I See'.
But don't complain randomly, be careful you might summon Chi Feichei.
"This time, Brother Chi doesn't seem to plan to participate in investigating this Case," Mitsuhiko said seriously. "We have to work harder!"
"Isn't there still me?" Conan was unconvinced in his heart, but also a little worried. Recently, Chi Feichei had been too much of a Slacker. Last time, during the Doyle's disappearance Incident, he didn't participate in the Investigation, and didn't even bother with the 'Thug' who ran past him. This time, a Murder Case happened, and Chi Feichei was even too lazy to go to the Metropolitan Police Department to understand the Situation.
Is that Fellow okay?
Has he been too busy recently? Or has he lost Interest in Reasoning?
"Speaking of which, Haibara said she was going to pack Things today and didn't come along either..." Mitsuhiko took out his Notebook. "Then we'll go understand the Situation, and if they want to know, we'll tell them."
"Who are we planning to go to first today?" Conan asked.
There are three Suspects: Architect Kazama Hidehiko, Programmer Yuan Jiaming, and Japanese Painter Kisaragi Hōsui.
The Three People had investigated the Addresses of the Suspects clearly and also made plans according to the routes, going to Kazama Hidehiko's and Kisaragi Hōsui's Homes first.
After running around for an afternoon, by the time Conan and the Three People came out of Kisaragi Hōsui's Studio, it was already dark.
"It's already 6 o'clock," Conan looked at the Time on his Watch. "Let's go Home first. We'll meet up tomorrow and go to Mr. Yuan's place!"
At the same time, two uninvited guests had already arrived at Yuan Jiaming's Home...
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 424: Raki, This Is My Code Name
"Knock knock knock!"
Yuan Jiaming had just placed the Chocolate Cake on the Table and poured Coffee when he heard a Knocking Sound. He went forward to look through the Peephole.
The person Outside the Door had a pair of Purple Eyes and a cold expression. He had seen him a few days ago and wasn't completely unfamiliar.
"Mr. Chi?" Yuan Jiaming was puzzled. As he opened the Door halfway, he suddenly realized something, his face instantly changed, and he couldn't help but take two steps back. A layer of fine Cold sweat also seeped out of his back. "You are..."
Black Clothes!
Chi Feichei Outside the Door was wearing Black Trousers and a Black Windbreaker. Except for the T-shirt at the collar, which was revealed when the Zipper was pulled up, being white, he was almost entirely in Black.
That day, Chi Feichei was also wearing a Black Tailcoat, but because the Black Tuxedo had a Value, he hadn't paid much attention to it, assuming Chi Feichei was expressing sincerity in his visit, or wanting to dress more formally based on his Identity as the Group's Young Master.
But today, Chi Feichei was wearing simple and neat Casual Wear that was still Black, and he suddenly came to visit at this time. The Answer was already obvious…
That Young Master was actually also a member of that Organization, and the other party had actually already approached his surroundings without him noticing at all!
Chi Feichei took out a pair of Gloves from his Pocket and put them on, pushed open the Room Door, and looked directly at Yuan Jiaming, who looked nervous. His voice was still calm, "Let me reintroduce myself, Raki, this is my Code Name."
He wouldn't be staying too long today, nor would he be contacting anyone else, so he was too lazy to even Disguise.
As the Door was completely opened, a Man in a Black Trench Coat with long Silver Hair also appeared in Yuan Jiaming's Field of Vision. At the same time, a dark Muzzle was also facing him.
Yuan Jiaming subconsciously took another step back, "Gin, Gin?"
"You're not unfamiliar with the Code Name Raki, are you?" Gin raised his Gun and pointed it at Yuan Jiaming. The Gaze under his Silver Hair was as sharp and cold as an Eagle's. "You should have seen this Code Name in the Organization Data you stole!"
"I, I don't know what you're talking about…" Yuan Jiaming slowly retreated backwards.
Chi Feichei walked past Yuan Jiaming into the Room, looked around the Living Room, and after finding no Camera, he went directly to the Computer and pressed the Power Button.
Gin sneered, walked into the Door, and step by step forced Yuan Jiaming back into the Inside the Room, "I'll give you one last chance, tell me, why did you Betray the Organization? Did anyone instruct you?"
Although he didn't expect to get an Answer, asking might lead to Yuan Jiaming saying something out of Fear, which would be an unexpected gain.
Yuan Jiaming kept retreating until he reached the Table, and only stopped when he bumped into it. He picked up the Silver Cutlery Knife for cutting Cake on the Table and pointed it at Gin, "Don't, don't force me! I just want to leave the Organization…"
"Gin," Chi Feichei stood in front of the Computer Table, bent down to look at the Computer Screen, and tapped on the Keyboard with both hands. Without turning his Head, he said, "He deleted the Operation History from five days ago."
Gin stared at Yuan Jiaming, "What did you do five days ago?"
Yuan Jiaming gritted his Teeth, "I sent those Data out. If you kill me, those Data will be discovered, and your actions will be made public!"
Gin turned his Head to look at Chi Feichei, "Can the Operation History be restored?"
"It's difficult," Chi Feichei Judged, "Even if I find the Organization's Programmer to Cooperate with me, it will take at least half an Hour."
Gin's lips curled into a grim smile, and he turned his Head to look at Yuan Jiaming again, "Then you can take this Secret to hell! Goodbye…"
"Shu!"
The Gun equipped with a Silencer made a soft sound.
Yuan Jiaming lowered his Head in horror, looked at the bright red spreading on the Clothes on his Chest, staggered, and fell backwards. When he fell, his right Hand was still tightly holding the Dining Knife, and his left Hand used his last Strength to circle his Thumb and index finger, with his middle finger slightly straightened.
He hadn't expected Chi Feichei's appearance, and there was nothing at Hand that could hint at Chi Feichei. He could only hope that someone would discover it…
Gin put away his Gun, looked at the Traces on the Ground, and ignored the Silver Dining Knife in Yuan Jiaming's Hand. He walked to Chi Feichei's side, "No need to call anyone to restore the Operation History."
"Yeah." Chi Feichei took out a Disk from his Pocket, put it into the Reader-Writer connected to the Computer, and explained while operating it, "Reinstalling the System, it will take about 5 minutes to completely clear the Computer."
Staying here for half an Hour was a very risky Behavior.
Moreover, restoring the Operation History would at most only confirm whether Yuan Jiaming had copied the Data out.
Since there were 'Bombs' in those Data, there was no need to find someone to restore the Operation History at all. When others Check those Data, the location would be sent out directly, and then they could come to the Door based on the location.
Gin put on Gloves, took out a Plastic Bag, Searched around, and took away all the Disks in Yuan Jiaming's Home.
After Chi Feichei cleared the Computer, he took out the Disk, turned it off, turned his Head to look at the Dining Knife in Yuan Jiaming's Hand, and without reminding Gin, he retracted his Line of Sight. He noticed that Yuan Jiaming's left Hand movement was a little unnatural. After a little thought, the corner of his mouth raised slightly, and his Line of Sight did not linger.
This Fellow Yuan Jiaming is really…
Such a vague Hint, if Conan can guess it, then he is cheating.
Moreover, guessing it won't have much impact on his Identity being exposed, but it is very likely to confuse Conan for a while, and someone else may take the Scapegoat, no need to care…
The two of them Checked and confirmed that no Traces such as Footprint were left behind, and after going out, they conveniently closed the Door, got in the Car, and left.
…
The Night passed.
The Junior Detective League acted again, preparing to go to Yuan Jiaming's Home to investigate.
Conan found that Haibara Ai had also come, and was a little surprised, "Why did you come too?"
"I'm also interested in those Game Program, and want to take a Look." Haibara Ai explained with an indifferent Face.
"Are you planning to experience it yourself, or want to find some Gifts for others?" Conan had already seen through everything. While following the three Child towards Yuan Jiaming's Residence, he said, "We have all received Gifts. Brother Chi can't be without one, but that Fellow seems to lack nothing. Picking Gifts for him is the most Troublesome. Only his Interest in playing Game can be used as a Direction for Consideration."
Haibara Ai gave Conan a Half-Moon Eyes look.
Detectives are the most annoying, can't you just not say it even if you see through it?
"However, he doesn't seem to want to investigate this Case," Conan touched his chin again and said, "Recently, he hasn't been very interested in Incidents…"
"I think it's better not to become the kind of Detective who runs to the Crime Scene as soon as there is a Case, and likes to get to the bottom of everything." Haibara Ai said with a cold Face.
It was a good thing that Chi Feichei was not involved.
With Chi Feichei involved, it was really difficult for her to make a decision.
Yesterday, she went to Shinchi Cinema to watch a Movie alone. Watching the Female Lead's Elder Brother in the Movie take the Female Lead to escape and be killed, she suddenly thought of Akemi Miyano and Chi Feichei, but…
When she thought of Chi Feichei, the Melody of 'Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle All the Way' suddenly popped into her mind, and in an instant, she was only Speechless.
Moreover, probably because she sang it many times that day, this Melody would appear in her Dreams the Night Before Yesterday and last Night…
It's simply Poisonous!
A Group of people arrived at Yuan Jiaming's Home, and found that the Door was not Locked. After pushing the Door open and going in, they saw Yuan Jiaming's Corpse lying in the Inside the Room.
Like Oki Iwamatsu, who was killed last time, a broken Small Wine Glass fell beside the Corpse…
Was it done by the same Criminal?
Conan watched the Police Officer collect the broken Small Wine Glass from the Crime Scene into the Evidence Bag, pondered intently, walked to the Corner, took out his Mobile Phone, and dialed a Number.
There were no Blood Stain on the Fragments of the Small Wine Glass, indicating that it was placed there some Time after Yuan Jiaming's Death.
Did the Culprit stay at the Scene for a long Time? Did he come back several Hours after Murder? Or…
"Beep… Beep…"
The Phone Call rang twice and was connected, but there was no Sound on the other end.
Conan looked at his Mobile Phone, confirmed that the Number was not dialed wrong, and said to the other end of the Phone Call, "Hello, is that Brother Chi? I'm Conan."
"I know…"
The familiar Man's voice finally came from the other end of the Phone Call, "What's the Matter? If it's a Case, don't mention it, I want to sleep."
Conan choked. Although the voice on the other end was still calm, and didn't sound like he had morning sickness, he always felt that talking about the Case with Chi Feichei now was not a wise Choice, "Uh… then it's nothing, you sleep."
"Beep."
The Phone Call hung up. Conan looked at the Time. It was already past 10 a.m. Had that Fellow Chi Feichei stayed up all Night again last Night?
Turning his Head, the three Child were behind him.
"Conan, you really called Brother Chi for help!" Genta glanced at Conan.
"Did Brother Chi say anything?" Ayumi asked.
"Will he come over?" Mitsuhiko asked.
"No, he said he wanted to sleep."
Conan was Speechless.
He wasn't asking for help, he just wanted to Communicate with Chi Feichei about Reasoning, okay…
…
Beihu Town.
Chi Feichei hung up the Phone Call and continued to sleep.
Last Night, he and Gin went to West Tama City again to pick up Vodka and Yingqu Yan Nan, and then divided the Disks brought back from Yuan Jiaming's Home, half for each person, to confirm the contents of the Disks.
Although it was just a rough Confirmation, there was a lot of Data inside. They looked at it for more than three Hours, until after 6 a.m. Seeing that the Time was almost up, they ran to Disguise Fulante again. It was after 8 a.m. when he went to Bed. He was woken up by Conan's Phone Call after sleeping for less than two Hours. He was really not in the Mood to listen to Conan talk about the Case.
This Group of night owls in the Organization completely disrupted the good Work and Rest Schedule he had developed at Aoyama Fourth Hospital.
He had already given up Struggle. Anyway, the Temperature has rebounded a lot during the Day recently, and going out is not very friendly to people wearing Black Clothes. Sleeping during the Day is also good…
Sleeping until 4 p.m., Chi Feichei got up, went out to bring Food for Hassashi and Feimo, fed the Pets, After Meal, and it was already Night. He took the Disk, Disguise, and went out.
On the Street of Tokyo, a Car turned into the Alley Entrance.
In front, in front of the Black Porsche 356A, Gin leaned against the Car and looked down at his Mobile Phone.
After Chi Feichei parked the Car, he got out of the Car and stepped forward, "I didn't find the Data he transferred on my side."
"Neither did I on my side," Gin didn't raise his Head, took out two Disks from his Trench Coat Pocket, and handed them to Chi Feichei, "It seems he did send the Data out."
Chi Feichei took the Disk, turned around and put it back in the Car.
Confirming the contents of those Disks in Yuan Jiaming's Home, in addition to wanting to find out if Yuan Jiaming had saved the stolen Data into the Disk, was also to find the Procedure developed by Yuan Jiaming for the Organization.
The Program development was not yet completed. According to what Yuan Jiaming had told Gin before, the development progress was not even halfway through, but it didn't Matter. Without Yuan Jiaming, they could hand it over to others to continue development.
For Example, Ishikawa Nobuo, a Programmer who put himself in for his Goddess Wife.
This is a very good substitute.
"Contact Ishikawa again Tomorrow," Gin raised his Head, put his Mobile Phone back into his Trench Coat Pocket, and a grim smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Someone has found out the Apartment Address secretly rented by Akemi Miyano before her Death. Vodka has already gone there to Search Command in advance. Let's go over and take a Look too, maybe we can find some Clue that can catch Sherry, the Traitor!"
Chi Feichei looked at Gin, and was Silent for a moment, "Vodka Search Command?"
"…" Gin was also Silent for a moment, "That Woman shouldn't leave any obvious Clues, even if it's Destruction… it's nothing."
Chi Feichei turned around and got into the Car. He probably understood a little about these Things.
Although Akemi Miyano was already Dead, the Investigation into Akemi Miyano's Movement Trajectory before her Death and the Information of her friends around her had never stopped.
In order to eliminate the Traces of the Organization, and also to track down Sherry, who is still in Betrayal.
Those Clues will always be followed up by someone. When there are important Clues, they will be notified to Gin, who is responsible for tracking them down.
As for letting Vodka go there first…
"As long as you are happy."
Yes, as long as Gin is happy.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 425: Stance is askew, Master!
At night, street lamps illuminated the silent road.
In front of a three-story Apartment Building, two Cars stopped one after the other.
Chi Feichei got out of the Car wearing Gloves, and glanced at Gin, noticing he was also wearing Gloves. He looked up at the Sky.
It seemed they would be staying a while longer tonight, but there was No Need to worry about Accidents. There should be a Crow following him, which could Help with Warnings when the time came.
In the dim Night Sky, two Crows flew to the edge of the Balcony of the Apartment Building and stopped.
Gin also looked up, "Feimo still doesn't intend to Go Out?"
"His Feather has grown out a bit, and he Probably thinks he's not as good-looking as before, so he's still staying at Home all day," Chi Feichei said, walking Upstairs. "What's wrong, are you worried? Other Crows can be used for Warnings, no Problem."
Gin withdrew his gaze and didn't Say anything else.
He thought about raising two more Crows for Warnings again.
But, thinking about having to feed, train, and cultivate Emotion...
Never Mind, when Warnings are needed, just bring Raki along. Raki doesn't need him to worry about feeding, which is more convenient.
In a Room on the Third Floor, Vodka stood in front of the Bookshelf, rummaging through Things with a clatter, occasionally looking at what he held in his hand, tossing it behind him casually, panting from the search.
Chi Feichei pushed open the Room Door, looked at the mess on the floor, and entered in Silence.
Speechless.
Vodka had really worked Hard, searching until he was exhausted like this...
Gin also followed him in, in Silence. He was the one who told Vodka to come first, and didn't remind Vodka not to destroy the Crime Scene Traces. He should have thought of these Consequences at the time, and now...
Speechless.
"Boss, Raki, you're here." Vodka paused his rummaging Action, Turned Around and greeted them.
"Is this the Room?" Gin silently ignored the mess on the Ground.
"I showed the Apartment Manager the Photo just now and already confirmed it," Vodka Said.
Gin entered the Door, "I didn't expect her to hide in this kind of Place behind the Organization's back."
"The Rent was prepaid for a year, and the Phone Call has always been Voicemail," Vodka explained the Situation seriously. "Neighbors Say they sometimes hear Phone Calls coming in, which quickly go to Voicemail, but when I was just about to listen to the Phone Recording, I discovered a weird thing..."
Seeing Vodka so serious, Chi Feichei was embarrassed to Say anything, and went to the Bookshelf that had been rummaged through to Check it out.
Piles of Biology and Physiology books.
Gin also walked to the Bookshelf, casually picked up a Biology Book, and Said decisively, "The Voicemail was not Recorded!"
"Huh?" Vodka was surprised, then 'hmmed' in agreement, confirming Gin's deduction, "Who on earth would do this Weird Matter?"
"Obviously, this Apartment is not only known to Akemi Miyano, and she's been here," Chi Feichei walked to the Sofa and sat down. There was nothing good to See anymore, and the Traces had been almost completely destroyed by Vodka. "For a Phone Call that can't be connected and only has Voicemail, calling all the time is not for the sake of talking..."
"Hmph, a Woman is a Woman after all." Gin sneered, casually tossed the Book in his hand behind him. Anyway, the Traces had been almost completely destroyed, and his action wouldn't make much Difference. He took out a Disk from his Trench Coat Pocket. "Vodka, there's a Computer in the Car, bring it here. Inside, there's a Reverse Tracking Program newly developed by the Organization. With this thing, in 20 seconds, you can track the Location of the person who made the Phone Call!"
"Got it!" Vodka grinned and Turn Around to go Downstairs to get the Computer.
Gin left the Bookshelf, put the Disk on the Table, and also sat down on the Sofa.
Chi Feichei suddenly Said, "You looked like a Disk salesman just now."
Gin glanced at Chi Feichei, thought about it carefully, and it did look a bit like selling Discs. He withdrew his gaze, leaned back on the Sofa, and crossed his legs. "At least I need to let Vodka know what these Things are."
Forcibly finding a Reason to explain.
And this Reason...
Chi Feichei really couldn't refute it.
After Vodka brought the Computer Upstairs, logged into his Account, and connected the Disk and the Computer, the Three People waited aside.
"Raki..." Vodka was bored waiting and wanted to find a Topic. He Turned Head to look at Chi Feichei, and at a Glance saw a Snake Head hanging in front of the Windbreaker Coat Zipper, and choked for a moment. "Have you ever been bitten by Hissashi, carrying Hissashi around like this all the time?"
"No." Chi Feichei pulled Hissashi out and coiled him in his Hand.
"Has he bitten other Humans?" Vodka sized up Hissashi, who looked like a Toy Snake.
"Bitten a few," Chi Feichei Said.
Vodka decisively gave up the Idea of Reach Out his Hand. For no reason, he didn't want to be bitten by a Snake. He suddenly chuckled, "By the Way, you seem to have a special fondness for this Disguise Mask..."
"There are still some Rats in the Organization," Gin Said. "Having always seen him use this Face, those Rats will more or less think this is his original Appearance. After all, always Disguiseing as one Appearance is a very boring Matter."
"If you're tired of looking at it, I can change it," Chi Feichei Said to Vodka, preparing to tear off the Face.
Vodka broke out in a sweat, "Ah, No Need, but do you usually put on several layers of Disguise on your Face?"
"Depends on my Mood," Chi Feichei Said. "Sometimes I also decide by rolling Dice. Whatever number I roll, I prepare that many layers of Disguise."
Vodka: "..."
"It seems you're in a good Mood today," Gin suddenly Said. "You can even chat enthusiastically about such a boring Topic."
"Huh?" Vodka was confused.
"After All, this time's Goal is quite Difference from Yuan Jiaming."
Chi Feichei tacitly agreed with the 'good Mood' Statement.
Although his good Mood was because he was looking forward to something, from the Organization's point of view, Sherry knew much more about the Organization than Yuan Jiaming. The longer she escaped, the more likely the Organization's Matters would be known by others. Being able to catch Clues was certainly a good thing, and it made sense that he was in a good Mood.
Gin wasn't in a hurry now because he was sure that Sherry had grown up in the Organization since she was a child and knew that the Organization's hidden Intelligence Network was very extensive. She wouldn't easily Trust others. At the same time, Sherry understood the Organization's Style and wouldn't easily drag others into the water, so she wouldn't easily reveal the Organization's Matters.
Perhaps, there was also Knowledge of her Personality...
Gin also thought of Sherry's Matter, "Raki, when you were staying at Pisco's House, did you notice anything Abnormality about Pisco? For Example... was he interacting with any suspicious Humans?"
"During that time, I was busy playing Game and wasn't monitoring him all the time," Chi Feichei Said. "From my interactions with him, Probably not."
"Hmm..." Gin pondered for a moment. "Last time, he Said he got News of Sherry and had already captured the Human. When Vodka and I went, we didn't See Sherry. Instead, we encountered a Fellow who wanted to plot against me. Taking the initiative to attack is not Sherry's Style at all. She would only think about escaping far away. In other words, there was another Human at that time!"
"Boss, are you suspecting Pisco of setting a Trap to scheme against us?" Vodka Asked. "Why would he do this?"
"He indeed has no Reason to do so," Gin Said. "I also Don't Think he would do this. That Old Man's Loyalty to the Organization is still guaranteed. I'm just confirming with Raki if he has any Problem."
"Then..." Vodka was thoughtful.
"Then that means Sherry found a Helper," Gin continued. "Pisco didn't Lie. He did capture Sherry, but when he wasn't paying attention, a Fellow rescued Sherry and ambushed us there..."
Chi Feichei: "..."
The Responsibility for saving people, please let Conan take it.
"A bold Fellow," Gin sneered. "He noticed Pisco's Action, rescued the Human from Pisco without Pisco knowing, and ambushed us there. He's also a smart Fellow."
"But, that Human making this kind of Behavior..." Chi Feichei paused. "Not very old, or doesn't have much Knowledge of the Organization. Sherry didn't reveal too much, Otherwise he wouldn't be so impulsive."
He wasn't intentionally revealing Conan's secret, but Gin would definitely be able to figure it out.
"That Woman indeed won't Say much to outsiders. She doesn't easily Trust others." Gin agreed with Chi Feichei's deduction.
"Then we can slowly catch Humans, and we'll be able to catch them all sooner or later..." Vodka grinned.
"Ding-ling-ling!"
The Landline Phone on the Table rang.
The Three People stopped talking and listened quietly.
The Phone Call rang twice and switched to Voicemail.
"This is Miyano, I'm not at Home right now..."
At the same time, the Tracking Program in the Computer started running.
"...Please leave your Name and message after the beep."
After the 'beep' sound, a gentle female voice came from the Phone Call.
"Older Sister? It's me..."
Chi Feichei lowered his eyes and stared at Hissashi in his Hand, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
He could be thankful for the Call Quality of Landline Phones nowadays. It sounded no Difference from the Sound of an ordinary young Woman, and it was impossible to tell if it was Children.
Vodka was surprised and couldn't help but Turn Head to look at Gin and Chi Feichei beside him. He found that the two of them seemed not surprised at all. Their Eyes were also largely obscured by the Shadow cast by their Hair, and the corners of their mouths were also carrying a smile without any warmth...
Hmm? Raki actually smiles?
It seems Raki is in a really good Mood today...
He was also in a good Mood, and another Traitor was about to be caught...
Vodka's thoughts drifted for a moment, and the Phone Call continued to play the female voice.
"The day after tomorrow, I'm going to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Twin Towers Skyscraper..."
"Beep."
The Phone Call was suddenly cut off.
The Procedure running on the Computer also popped up a 'Cannot Detect' Hint box.
Vodka was stunned, and couldn't help but punch the Table. "Damn it! Just a few seconds away from Tracking it!"
"Ding-ling-ling..."
The Phone Call suddenly rang again.
"This is Miyano, I'm not at Home right now..."
Key Tones came from the other end, and then, the Call was cut off.
"The Phone Recording has been erased!" Vodka was surprised. "Could it be that the Woman knows we're here?!"
"No, no way," Gin lit a Cigarette. "The reason she erased the Phone Recording is because she doesn't want it to be heard by others in the future. She would never Dream that we are eavesdropping next to the Phone Call..."
"Saying 'eavesdropping' is a bit harsh," Chi Feichei Said. "We are listening openly and honestly."
Not arguing... okay, I am arguing.
But the Statement of 'eavesdropping' is indeed harsh.
Gin chuckled, "Say So, that's also Correct, Raki, your Luck is really good. Just when you were bored, Traitors are coming to our Door one after another."
"Will she Call again?" Vodka Asked.
"Probably not," Gin stood up, with a chilling bloodthirsty intent in his Eyes. "But this is already enough. This time, Fate seems to be on our side too!"
Vodka also laughed, "The day after tomorrow, the Opening Ceremony of the Twin Towers Building..."
"I'm getting a little excited being influenced by them..." Hissashi muttered in a low voice, feeling that it was not right for him to be excited now, and secretly looked up at Chi Feichei.
Huh?
Wait, is Master's Emotion in his Eyes a little weird?
That kind of suppressed, prey-like anticipation...
Your Stance is askew, Master!
Chi Feichei was indeed looking forward to it.
It had nothing to do with Stance, he just wanted to watch the excitement and satisfy his Morbid Taste.
The Long String with Fulante was both worrying and boring. Having the Opportunity to See Conan's terrified Expression was enough to make him look forward to it.
(End of Chapter)