An underground bar in Tokyo.
"Brother Gin, our stuff was stolen." Vodka said anxiously.
Gin held a glass of vodka, shaking it gently: "Fifty million dollars worth of goods, plus fifty million dollars in cash, stolen. Vodka, who do you think it is?"
His cold voice and indifferent tone made Vodka tremble inside.
"Brother, could it be someone from the rival organization?"
"Idiot, would someone from the rival organization wait for us to kill them before making a move?"
Gin looked sharply at Vodka, his eyes keen as a hawk's.
"Then what happened?" Vodka dared not speak carelessly.
"Inside the organization, there's either a traitor, or someone is targeting us. We'll discuss all this after Vermouth gets the video."
Gin drank the glass of vodka in one gulp.
"Who's talking about me?"
Vermouth, wearing a long black dress, walked in with her long, slender legs. Her figure swayed, and her red lips curled into a seductive smile. She was as mysterious and alluring as a black rose.
"Did you bring the video?"
Gin had no way to deal with this woman; she was the person "that gentleman" trusted most.
"I brought it."
Vermouth placed a disk on the bar counter, sat on a high stool, crossing her long legs: "Vodka, mix me a brandy and whisky cocktail."
Gin ignored Vermouth completely, put the disk into the computer, and started watching.
At first, he showed no expression. However, when the man in black appeared, his expression instantly darkened, and his body emanated a thick, menacing aura.
Vermouth and Vodka noticed Gin's abnormality immediately.
"Gin, is that man in black someone special?"
In Vermouth's memory, there weren't many people who could provoke such a big reaction from Gin.
"You should know that Akemi Miyano didn't die."
Gin asked suddenly.
Vermouth paused slightly, then smiled mysteriously: "I didn't expect Gin to let her go. That's not like you."
Gin ignored Vermouth directly.
"The person in here is the mysterious man I reported to that gentleman."
"It's him?" The casualness on Vermouth's face disappeared, gradually becoming solemn: "This is the mysterious man you mentioned, who can block bullets with bullets?"
"Brother, could it be him who stole our goods?" Vodka said coldly.
"Disappeared for so long, and now he actually appears again."
Gin lowered his head in thought.
Vermouth suddenly smiled brightly, the oppressive solemnity instantly dissipating: "Gin, if you hadn't said it, that gentleman and I would never have believed it. Blocking bullets with bullets, how absurd."
Gin glanced at Vermouth: "You don't need to believe it. This matter is becoming complicated. Vodka, notify Kir to report this news, and also have her insert a sentence into the content."
"We now broadcast a news update. Yesterday, a gang shootout occurred in an underground parking garage in Toto, resulting in seven deaths and one criminal at large. However, the darkness has vanished in the fireworks, and the parking lot will eventually return to the light. No matter how mysterious this criminal is, he is like white powder mixed into blackness; no matter how deep the disguise, there is no hiding place. Here, I warn that criminal: upon seeing this report, you have one day. Please turn yourself in voluntarily to reduce your sins."
The morning news was almost entirely this report.
For a time, everyone was talking about it.
Bang
Inspector Megure slammed his palm on the table, furious: "Who leaked this?"
Such cases are generally kept as low-profile as possible, never put on screen, to minimize social impact. Yet, just a day later, it was known. It would be strange not to be angry.
A solemn look flashed in Miwako Sato's beautiful eyes: "Inspector Megure, if it wasn't leaked from the parking lot, then we have a mole in the Metropolitan Police Department."
Inspector Megure nodded seriously: "Miwako, you, Takagi, and Chiba go to that parking lot to confirm."
The three immediately left the Metropolitan Police Department.
Two cars set off directly.
"Officer Takagi, what's wrong with Officer Sato lately? When nothing's happening, she's always staring blankly at her phone."
Officer Takagi and Officer Chiba sat in the same car.
"That's Officer Sato's private matter, let's not pry," Takagi laughed.
"Ah, it's so chaotic lately. Dad, be careful when you go on missions."
Watching the TV report, Ran was a bit worried.
"Wow, that anchorwoman is so beautiful. I remember her name is Rena Mizunashi, right? She's just a tiny bit less amazing than Miss Yoko."
Kogoro Mori watched the TV with shining eyes.
"Dad~~ are you even listening..."
Ran had black lines on her face.
[Hehe, Uncle didn't hear a word.]
Conan had a "heh heh" look on his face, then looked at the TV, a solemn look flashing in his eyes: Man in black, could it be that organization?
"Isn't that parking lot near Teacher's office? Oh my god, could Teacher's car be parked there too?"
Watching the TV, Kazuha's beautiful eyes widened suddenly, a flash of worry in them.
"Relax, relax. Lawyer Kisaki's building has the highest level of security nearby. And since Lawyer Kisaki bought that floor, she definitely has a private garage."
Sonoko comforted her.
Watching the TV screen, Heiji focused on something else, a smile involuntarily appearing on his lips: Is it a code?
"Heiji, what are you smiling at?" Sonoko asked curiously.
"I was wondering who's going to keep me company today."
Instantly, both girls rolled their eyes at him simultaneously.
"Heiji, sorry. There's a very important meeting today, Sis said I must attend. Let Kazuha keep you company."
"Ah, no way. I made an appointment with Teacher to meet a client with her today. Teacher said it would be extremely helpful for me. Heiji, I can't keep you company."
The two girls looked at each other. Great, they seemed to have abandoned their boyfriend.
Immediately, they hugged him, one on the left and one on the right.
"Heiji, how about we keep you company when we get back?"
"How about we go eat a three-person couple's set meal together then?"
"Are you guys for real?"
"Mm, I want to help Heiji, I don't want to be a burden to Heiji," Sonoko said firmly.
"Me too, I want to be Heiji's assistant. Hehe, great detective paired with great lawyer, such a good match," Kazuha said with a giggle.
"Hmph, great detective paired with great entrepreneur is also a good match," Sonoko said, pouting her lips.
Heiji was speechless. These two girls were serious.
"In that case, I announce that today I am single."
This instantly caused crisp, pleasant laughter from the two girls.
At noon, Heiji walked alone on the street. Unknowingly, he arrived at a park.
"Little Ai, I'm kicking it over."
"Oh my, Genta, you kicked too hard."
"It doesn't matter, Little Ai is catching up."
"Ah, Little Ai is going to hit someone."
Accompanied by childish shouts, a ball flew towards Heiji, and at the same time, a small figure rushed towards him.
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