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"Shinichi!"
When Professor Agasa heard the doorbell, he came out and welcomed Conan into the villa. He asked somewhat nervously:
"Are you sure you want to go alone?"
"Shouldn't you at least tell Yukiko?"
"That's a criminal organization whose strength is unknown! What if you get hurt? How am I supposed to explain this to Yukiko?"
"Mom..."
Conan frowned, thinking of his own dark and gloomy house, and asked in confusion:
"By the way, Doctor, I noticed that none of the lights are on in my house. Is Mom not home?"
"Yukiko~"
Dr. Agasa smiled and said:
"She's probably visiting the house next door. I heard her say last time that she was bored at home alone, and since your son is rarely home, she had to go next door to play with those two little girls."
"little girl?"
Conan was dumbfounded:
"My mom may be a bit unreliable, but she shouldn't stoop to something as outrageous as hanging out with little girls, right?"
"I do not know then!"
Dr. Agasa spends all his time in the lab researching various explosive inventions. It's already quite well-informed that he knows Yukiko goes to visit her neighbor. He doesn't know the specifics of the situation!
"Forget it~"
Conan waved his hand.
Xia Ye, who lives next door, is a friend of my mom's, so it's normal for my mom to visit her occasionally.
However, that guy Xia Ye—
Maybe I think too much.
Xia Ye and Xiao Lan are always so lovey-dovey, and Mom sees it all. Even if Xia Ye is handsome, Dad is just as good-looking. Besides, Dad will be going back to Japan in a few days. When the couple meets, how can anyone else interfere?
Poor Conan.
He didn't know.
The version of this world has been updated.
The old relationships have also fallen apart.
Judging solely from her relationship with Natsume, Yukiko predates Ran; Ran is the Nth one!
"Doctor, that transmitter?"
Conan put the "trivial matters" aside and looked at Professor Agasa to ask about the important matter.
"Still sending signals!"
Professor Agasa solemnly led Conan to the computer on the round table in the living room, tapped the keyboard, and a structural diagram of the Daikoku Building appeared on the screen.
In the spacious area on the top floor, a signal was flashing incessantly; it was clearly the transmitter he had installed in the sole of the black-clad man named Tequila's shoe, but—
"PhD?"
"Was this transmitter moved later?"
"no!"
Dr. Agasa's expression was solemn as he cautiously said:
"The transmitter moved once within half an hour of arriving at the bar on the top floor of the Big Black Building. Based on the route, it should have gone to the bar's restroom, and then it hasn't moved since!"
Conan frowned.
There are three possibilities in this situation—
"First: That Tequila guy was really free. He spent the whole afternoon drinking in this bar, and he even wanted to continue drinking into the evening!"
"Secondly, the transmitter fell off his shoe, but luckily it landed in a safe place and was not discovered!"
"Third: This is the worst situation!"
"The transmitter has been detected—"
With Professor Agasa's high intelligence, he naturally understood Conan's third point, and he said with unease:
"If this is the case, and the transmitter hasn't been damaged, then it means—"
"This suggests that someone is trying to use the transmitter as bait to lure the person who installed the transmitter and listening device. Hopefully, that's not the case!"
Conan's eyes flickered, and he suddenly asked:
"Doctor, what about the bugging device? Did you hear anything useful from it?"
"Most of it is useless noise and the commotion of the bar patrons, but there's something that might be useful. I've extracted it; listen to it yourself, Shinichi—"
Dr. Agasa typed on the keyboard, and intermittent sounds came from the computer speakers:
"Qin...you...I...have arrived...I'll...send it to you~"
"Roland...didn't make a move...easy...don't worry!"
"Sherry? I know... whereabouts... poison... or... how to use it... to escape..."
"See you!"
That's all~
These few sentences that Dr. Agasa extracted from the countless noises were most of what Tequila had said over the past few days, and he didn't include two sentences about ordering drinks at the bar.
but--
Just these few words.
As a famous detective, Conan has already extracted a lot of information:
First: Gin and vodka are not in the bar, because Tequila contacts them by phone.
Second: Members of that organization would send files online. Although they knew there were definitely encryption measures in place, Professor Agasa was also on their side, so there was a possibility of further manipulation!
Third: That member named Roland seems to be very strong in combat. Even the imposing Tequila thought that a simple task wasn't worth his time.
Fourth: This is the most important information!
Tequila was ordered to find information about a woman named Sherry. Judging from the name of the liqueur, Sherry was also a member of the organization. Then she—defected!
This is not finished.
Tequila said the poison Sherry made was very effective!
Conan's heart was pounding!
This poison—
Could it be the poison that shrunk me?
Was Shirley the one who developed the poison?
So, if I can find Sherry's whereabouts, it might be possible for her to develop an antidote.
Then I'll be able to recover!
Although Xiaolan's heart is now with someone else.
But being able to return to my original body sooner would make solving cases and fighting against that organization much easier!
"Doctor, let's go!"
Conan can't wait to head to the rooftop bar of the Daikoku Building to get more information!
Chapter 230 Professor Agasa's Latest Black Technique
"Wait, Shinichi!"
Seeing that Conan was already eager to leave, Professor Agasa quickly stopped him:
"I have a few items here for you. Take them with you; they should be helpful if you're in danger!"
"What is it?"
Conan turned around, his eyes filled with anticipation.
He's been trying out all the gadgets Professor Agasa made for days now. Whether it's the voice changer with a bow tie, the tracking glasses, the leg-strengthening shoes, or the anesthesia watch, they've all helped him a lot. Naturally, the more gadgets like these, the better!
"this!"
Professor Agasa handed Conan one—
Candy box?
"Doctor, I don't want to eat sugar right now!"
Conan was both amused and exasperated. What kind of time is this to be trying to amuse me with candy? I'm not a real child anymore!
"Open it and take a look~"
Dr. Agasa looked smug.
Conan realized that this box of candy must be special, so he simply opened it.
The candy box is divided into three squares, each containing a different colored candy, and the colorful coating is quite adorable.
"Isn't this still candy?"
"It's candy, but—"
Professor Agasa picked up a blue candy and, with a smile, introduced it to Conan:
"Shinichi, I wasn't planning on giving you this kind of tool for now, but this time it's too dangerous, so please take it with you!"
"Remember this: these blue candies are smoke grenades; they create a large area of smoke when dropped on the ground. These yellow candies are flashbangs; they emit a bright, intense light. Remember to adjust your glasses to the light-blocking mode before using them. And this red candy is a real bomb; its power is equivalent to half a hand grenade. Be very careful when using it!"
"Ah this..."
Conan's hand holding the candy box trembled violently.
He already guessed that the box of candy was something good.
But I never expected it to be such a "good thing"!
The smoke candy and flash candy are one thing, but the red bomb candy is only the size of a thumb, yet its power is equivalent to half a hand grenade. Doctor, just admit you're an arms dealer!
"Anyway, you should use it with caution—"
Professor Agasa didn't find anything wrong with his homemade bombs. It's only because he has a high moral standard that he's so dedicated. Otherwise, he'd be a bomb-crazy maniac who blows up wherever he goes!
After explaining things to Conan.
Professor Agasa then took out a small square box, only the size of a palm and not very thick, with a buckle attached to it, like a belt.
"This is a portable, self-expanding hang glider. I remember you know how to fly, Shinichi, right?"
"Yes, I studied in Hawaii!"
Conan took the hang glider box and tied it to the top of his soccer belt. Because of Conan's knowledge, he wasn't surprised that such a small box could unfold into a hang glider.
If Xia Ye were here.
Even those who are highly skilled at it have to make a few comments about criticizing Keji.
but--
Conan suddenly frowned.
These props seem to have a strong sense of déjà vu.
After a moment's thought, he realized the reason.
"Doctor, smoke bombs and hang gliders—aren't these Kaito Kid's standard equipment? Could it be—?"
"Huh? Didn't I tell you? Eighteen years ago, when Phantom Thief Kid first appeared, I made all his gadgets. But I didn't know who he was. Those gadgets were bought from me by an old friend of mine."
Dr. Agasa didn't hide anything.
He readily confessed the facts.