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As he was thinking, he suddenly saw Gin and Vodka walking toward him with cold smiles.
Another nightmare...
Conan shook his head helplessly, then began to outwit Gin and the other man, eventually capturing them.
Can't we indulge in things we can't do in reality yet, even in our dreams?
Chapter 60: A Failed Attempt to Scout the Location, Koizumi Akako's Crude Probe
Conan recounted his "sweet dream" from last night.
It has to be said, it's really great to have a dream where you're in control of your own destiny. Gin and vodka are nothing but dirt dogs, and they'll all end up in jail.
After wiping away his tears, Conan looked to his side and asked, "By the way, do you know what Mr. Lin usually does?"
Since Qian Jiangyi is dead, Lin Che naturally can no longer work as a bodyguard and needs to find another job.
Conan knows that Ai Haibara and Lin Che are very close and have a good relationship; Professor Agasa told him about it.
Ai Haibara, who was diligently listening to the lesson and reviewing her elementary school curriculum, cast a cold glance at him and covered her mouth with her book. "I don't know. You've already rented the house to him. If you want to know how he is doing, why don't you just ask him directly?"
She didn't want to be a snitch.
She didn't even want Conan to have too much contact with Lin Che, because Lin Che knew a little too much about the organization.
Lin Che himself is fine.
But Conan really can't be allowed to know too much about the organization, otherwise he'll immediately rush out to confront Gin and the others.
Do you, Edogawa, have the strength to compete with them?
Don't let it backfire and get you caught up in the organization's discovery.
Conan was speechless for a moment. "I haven't had time to meet with Mr. Lin at all lately."
He couldn't tell whether Ai Haibara didn't know or simply didn't want to tell him.
The fact that Phantom Thief Kid paid so much attention to Lin Che—first as a warning, then as an inquiry—made him wonder about the complicated relationship between the two.
Forget it, I'll take some time to go home and chat with Lin Che about what's been going on lately, just like the landlord checking up on the house.
Conan fell silent again.
Ai Haibara's attention gradually drifted towards Nishitama City.
The members of the organization associated with the USB drive are in Nishitama City. Lin Che will definitely go there to find them and then crack the USB drive.
She was very curious about what kind of data was stored on the USB drive and how it would help her current situation.
Last night, while investigating Oki Iwamatsu, she had a suspicion that he might be a member of the organization, but she dismissed the idea after the investigation was completed.
Because politicians are often seen as puppets within organizations, objects of coercion and intimidation.
This person's behavior was also too high-profile, completely inconsistent with the organization's style.
His only connection to the USB drive is that he approved the construction of the twin towers.
Ai Haibara couldn't yet figure out what Lin Che's purpose was in investigating him.
As for whether or not to ask...
She always felt that there was still an invisible and intangible wall between her and Lin Che.
"So what is Mr. Lin doing?" the little girl began to wonder.
Lin Che is driving.
And we're almost at Nishitama City.
The planned holiday was completely disrupted. The twin towers skyscrapers had to be put aside for now; finding Oki Iwamatsu was the priority.
No matter how wealthy a member of parliament is, their usual residence will not be a villa or similar building; it will primarily be an ordinary apartment with a publicly available location.
This is just a superficial effort that must be made.
Moreover, apart from cabinet ministers, whether they are local councilors or members of parliament, their bodyguards are all self-employed, and there is no official security force present.
Lin Che estimated that the people following Da Mu Yansong were most likely small-time thugs who did his bidding, at most a few professional bodyguards.
The thugs were like knives in his hands; he could cut wherever he pointed, they were very effective.
All you need to do is figure out the other party's daily routine and plant two-color liquid bombs in advance at places they are sure to pass through.
If it weren't for Lisa's insistence on using bombs, Lin Che could have taken out the target from 700 or 800 meters away with an AWP.
There is room for flexibility here.
If all else fails, snipe him from a distance, then use a two-color liquid bomb to blow up Oki Iwamatsu's house.
As long as it causes a sensation, that's fine.
But Lin Che doesn't want to do that yet, lest Lisael use it as an excuse to withhold his wages.
Parking, scouting the location, and arriving empty-handed.
There were no large pine trees to be found at all.
Without an informant, they could only stay nearby and wait, while Ai Haibara checked Iwamatsu Oki's schedule for the day.
Unfortunately, Ai Haibara is still at school and can only look up information after school and she gets home.
Thank goodness Japanese elementary school students get out of school early, otherwise...
Wait a minute?
Today is Valentine's Day, and Conan is actually staying at school and not going out to cause trouble for others.
Wasn't it supposed to be that there would be a major case every Valentine's Day?
......
Ekoda High School.
Kaito Kuroba carried a huge pile of chocolates back to the classroom. He had collected them along the way and had just packed and shipped out the things he had promised Lin Che.
"I'm still as popular as ever."
When he acts in his own capacity, he almost never hides his true nature, and now he's so smug he's practically flying off the rails.
It felt so good to see the surprised and envious looks from my classmates!
"They really are two extremes, one a prince admired by thousands among girls, and the other a queen high above among boys."
As Nakamori Aoko listened to the sentimental remarks around her, her gaze drifted to Koizumi Akako, who was surrounded by admirers, and she couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness in her heart.
This sounds like it's saying that Kaito Kuroba and Akako Koizumi are a perfect match, a match made in heaven.
“But Akako is really pretty…” Nakamori Aoko murmured unconsciously.
The voice just fell.
Koizumi Akako suddenly looked in her direction.
Immediately afterwards, the other person's gaze gradually shifted to the podium—Kaito Kuroba was showing off with a huge pile of chocolates.
The phantom thief is extremely perceptive.
Kaito Kuroba noticed Akako Koizumi's gaze.
"Just who is this woman?"
He carefully observed the chocolate gift box through the gaps between the pieces.
But then he couldn't help but feel nervous.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Koizumi Akako strode with the haughty steps of a queen to stand before Kuroba Kaito.
Any man in this world could be my captive, except for Phantom Thief Kid and the Tamperer.
Let's now verify what the tamperer said.
Kaito Kuroba felt inexplicably pressured and chuckled awkwardly, "Are you going to give me chocolates too?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the other boys immediately started chattering, saying it was impossible and wishful thinking. How could a proud queen like an abstract guy?
But Koizumi Akako smiled and said, "Yes, I wanted to give you chocolates."
Kaito Kuroba frowned. "Then... please put it here. I can't free my hands."
A look of surprise flashed across Koizumi Akako's eyes.
What's going on? Didn't I capture him in a single glance?
Did the tamperer lie to me?
But that shouldn't be happening...
Koizumi Akako's interest in Kuroba Kaito waned somewhat, and she also felt like she had been tricked.
"You actually expect me to put it on top?"
Her gaze sharpened, and a surge of magical energy erupted instantly.
Everyone seemed to hear a "thump".
The invisible air wave directly blasted Kaito Kuroba away and slammed him onto the blackboard.
Koizumi Akako sneered, her eyes filled with pity.
"If you want my chocolate, you have to throw away all the ones that others give you first, and then kneel respectfully in front of me with your hands raised to receive it."
Kaito Kuroba was stunned.
What force could have pinned me down so completely that I couldn't move at all?!
This woman is definitely suspicious!
Chapter 61 Koizumi Akako's Venting
Kaito Kuroba has thought about this very seriously, but he still can't explain what Akako Koizumi did to him.
An invisible pressure pinned him to the wall, impossible to pry off, and the chocolates he had been holding were now scattered all over the floor.
This is really weird!
Kaito Kuroba didn't have time to think, because Akako Koizumi and all the other classmates were waiting for his answer.
The saying goes well.
The loser does not lose the formation!
He stiffened his neck and laughed, "Oh, is that so? Then I don't want your chocolate."
Boom-!
This time, it wasn't Koizumi Akako using magic, but rather Kuroba Kaito finally returning to the embrace of gravity, landing squarely on his bottom.
Within that short second, Koizumi Akako's eyes changed several times.
She stared intently at Kaito Kuroba.
It seems the person who altered the document was indeed not lying to her.
Hehe, that makes things much easier from here on out.
Koizumi Akako took two steps forward and, just as Kuroba Kaito stood up, reached out and pulled out a strand of his hair, clutching it in her hand.
"What are you doing?!" Kaito Kuroba asked in pain.
But the witch just smiled contemptuously and said nothing more.
School was over soon.
Kaito Kuroba wanted to track down Akako Koizumi, but he had important things to do today and had to postpone it.
street.
Koizumi Akako got into the car with great elegance.
The five-part housekeeper has very sharp eyes.
"Miss Hongzi, who has such an honor as to allow you to take away a single hair?"
"Shut up, drive home as soon as possible, I have important things to do."