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"Mom, why are you with Officer Fujiwara? The two of you...", Mouri Ran couldn't help but ask again, panic rising within her.
Fujiwara Takuya was undeniably outstanding. If he were truly dating her mom Eri, her dad Kogoro Mouri wouldn't stand a chance.
After all, her `Kogoro Mouri´ was utterly incompetent compared to Inspector Fujiwara Takuya; it would be a humiliating defeat.
"We are already moved in together and planning to get married next month. We are going on our honeymoon now," Fujiwara Takuya naturally joked with an evil smile.
Boom Boom Boom... Mouri Ran felt as if she had been struck by lightning, her heart pounding violently.
Her large, sparkling eyes welled with tears, threatening to spill over. Her mother was with another man, and it seems they were getting married the following month – on their honeymoon!
Most importantly, she hadn't known about this at all.
Neither her dad nor her mom had informed her. Had she not stumbled upon this by accident, she truly wouldn't have known that her mother had been "abducted" by another man.
Eri desperately wanted to slap Takuya. Her current relationship with him was practically a marriage, but they weren't officially married. Takuya actually teased her daughter Ran here, almost causing her to cry.
"Ran-kun, don't listen to his nonsense. I am going abroad to gain experience. After all, my current career has reached its limit and I need to work harder to go for higher level," Eri Kisaki hurriedly explained, trying to diffuse the situation.
She couldn't let Ran know about the child; she couldn't afford to have her suspicions rise further. They had concealed their identities because they didn't want to upset her daughter Ran.
"Officer Fujiwara, didn't you also go with us to pick up the criminal? But you were traveling in first class. When did you arrive with someone else?" Inspector Megure was bewildered.
Takuya had accepted this mission as well, but since he was wealthy, he chose first-class travel. They the Police, however, could only afford economy class. But why was he with Lawyer Kisaki, seemingly on a date? Could he have made a mistake?
When Ran heard the two people's explanations, she also felt confused.
She thought Takuya-san was teasing her again. It was true that her mother would never lie to her; Officer Fujiwara being wealthy meant traveling first-class was normal.
And since Inspector Megure said so, he must be telling the truth. Officer Fujiwara Takuya must be going to the US for work.
"Yes, I was fooling her. A mother is traveling thousands of miles alone in a foreign country, fighting for her career, just to give her daughter a better life," Fujiwara Takuya spoke in a high-sounding manner, openly deceiving people.
Then he began to condemn Mouri Ran. ‟As a good child, why don't you understand and be considerate of uour parent's good intentions?
Eri was touched.
Yes, Ran was being too much. No matter what Ran said, she, her mother is going abroad to study and improving her career. Everything was for Ran, her daughter to live a better life.
But Ran didn't appreciate her good intentions. As an old mother, she felt deeply hurt, as if struck hard.
But if Eri hadn't truly been having an affair with Takuya and secretly wanted to give birth to his child, Eri would have seriously blamed her daughter Ran.
But now, Eri Kisaki was very clear that she had no right to blame her. After all, she wasn't a good person herself.
Ran felt extremely ashamed. Yes, her mother was going abroad alone just to make a living, and she had actually suspected her of having an affair with another man. It was truly wrong.
Even Kudo Shinichi and Inspector Megure felt that Mouri Ran had gone too far today.
How could she doubt her own mother? Even if she had doubts, she shouldn't have expressed them aloud or looked at them with suspicion.
"Oh my god, I'm so sorry. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have doubted you," Mouri Ran was moved to tears by what she said, feeling guilty towards her mother and ashamed of herself for doubting her mother.
"Okay, stop crying. Mom knows you care about me. What happened today was just a misunderstanding," Eri still admired Takuya very much. She directly dispelled Mouri Ran's doubts and successfully made her feel ashamed.
It was because he had made Mouri Ran cry that Takuya needed to be condemned.
She is going to teach Fujiwara Takuya a lesson today. As for how to teach Fujiwara Takuya a lesson, Eri had already thought it through and planned to have him comfort her well.
"Let´s go solve the case. I finally got some sleep, but can´t continue," Takuya picked up his Holmes' hat. Once he encounter a case, he will try to solve it as quickly as possible and never waste time.
Then he can go back and rest after solving the case. If Eri hadn't been pregnant, he would have definitely not let her sleep for the whole travel. For example, when an airplane is flying in the sky, who care why its vibrations is so high?
Five minutes later, Kudo Shinichi was dumbfounded. He had been investigating for such a long time but still hadn't found the murderer, and he was having a headache.
But it only took that Inspector Fujiwara just five minutes to get a general understanding of the situation, and then he knew who the murderer was.
It was very fast and there was no hesitation at all. He was truly curious; they were both human beings, so why was there such a big difference between them?
In five minutes! If he didn't know it was impossible, he would have seriously suspected that it was Inspector Fujiwara did it, or that he was the mastermind behind it. How could a case be solved in just five minutes? We are all human beings, and its just a trample on his dignity.
"Return to your position everyone and go sleep ," Takuya sent these people away, sat back in his seat, and secretly held Eri Kisaki's hand. "Husband, you must remember in the future, never bully my daughter Ran, let alone make her cry, otherwise don't blame me for being rude."
Eri specifically warned Takuya. `That's too much. I just made Ran cry a little.´
"Don't worry, I do all this for you," Fujiwara Takuya kissed Eri Kisaki on her forehead, pulled down his blindfold, closed his eyes and thought, and began to contact the system in his mind.
This time he might run into Vermouth and members of the Black Organization, so he must continue to improve his strength.
Even though he is very powerful now and has the Lightning Thunder Fist, he is only good at close combat after all.
If he really encounters members of the Organization or the FBI, there will definitely be a gun fight.
With his status as a gun master, he can definitely kill everyone. But no matter how much he kills, the gun's firing rate has a limit.
Even if seven or eight hundred people came together to surround and attack Ultraman, he couldn't withstand it. It´s better to get his rewards first and improve your strength.
Without using the system and let her give birth to a child for you.
"System, you haven't given me the novice gift package yet. Now that Eri is pregnant and has a child on the way, you should give me a reward, right? There's no need to drag it out," Fujiwara Takuya said.
[Ding, congratulations to the host, the system has successfully triggered two new members, Kisaki Eri and an unnamed baby girl, who will soon receive rewards.]
[ PS : As long as female members agree, no matter what happens, their favorability will not decline significantly, and they can be considered family members.]
Good system, this is very good.
Takuya is very satisfied with his system, and his favorability with his women will not decline significantly, which means that even if he has other women in the future, Eri Kisaki will not think of breaking up with him.
He didn't expect the rewards from the family system to come so quickly.
Originally, the system was still urging Eri to have many children, but it doesn't matter for him. It's good to have a reward. He needs rewards to improve himself now.
"System, quickly issue rewards," Fujiwara Takuya said eagerly.
[Congratulations to the host, you have successfully obtained the Devil Tattoo, and will randomly summon a unit to form a division of ninjas, who are proficient in various weapons, and the personnel will be automatically replenished at the beginning of each month.]
Takuya's eyes almost popped out. He already had an unlimited arsenal, and could replenish it with large amounts of rewards at any time. Unfortunately, there were too many weapons and he couldn't handle them all by himself, and now he was given a ninja army.
A division organized by this Ninja Unit has more than 10,000 people. The Shadow Legion of over 10,000 people, plus the weapons in his arsenal, is the size of a Batallion.
This country can be conquered. Indeed, with his influence over both the Division and the Black Organization, he could easily control them.
This is excellent; rewards such as these make him practically invincible.
After all, his adversaries are merely the FBI and the Black Organization.
He does not aspire to global domination, so why would he need a vast network of followers?
His only weakness might be his own limited strength, but that doesn't matter. In the future, he will rely on the Shadow Legion. Of course, strengthening his own abilities is crucial; one cannot solely depend on others.
He had already formulated a plan.
The Shadow Corps would act as his covert operatives, and he himself would take direct action when necessary.
It is vital that no one associates the Shadow Corps with him. If a country were to discover this connection, they might retaliate by launching a nuclear strike, instantly obliterating him.
[Ding! Reward received: Car modifications [Lower Part! ] - body strengthening and fuel tank upgrade. These enhancements will allow for longer, faster, more impactful races with reduced damage to the vehicle.]
[T/N: Refers to his little brother.]
Takuya was ecstatic.
He did not anticipate such a gift. This system is quite awesome for giving a second reward.
The second reward seems underwhelming, though.
`He already possesses a modified Porsche; why would he need this?´
However, when the details of the reward materialized in his mind, excitement surged through him.
Ordinary rewards are typically disregarded. But a rare one? That's something special.
Let's not be fooled by its seemingly simple nature. This tweak is for his Porsche.
The enhancement refers to his driving prowess.
It is not merely an upgrade; it represents a quantum leap in his ability. Combined with his god-like driving skills, the result is definitely superb.
Takuya suddenly turned towards his lover Eri, consumed by a sudden urge to test this newfound power. But he quickly suppressed the impulse, remembering that she was pregnant and couldn't bear such intense experiences.
After all, the strengthened Porsche would exert a greater force upon impact than before, far exceeding the capabilities of an ordinary vehicle. He feared that Kisaki Eri might not be able to withstand it.
Kisaki Eri: "…"
Finished. Although she don't understand what Takuya's gaze signifies, she can sense a sinister intent. A shiver ran down her spine; it's as if she was being observed by a ferocious beast.
It's utterly terrifying. She must be more cautious; she fears that one day she might become the target of Takuya's malice.
With a closed gaze, Takuya mentally activated his third subsystem. The name had been changed and would now be bestowed upon Kudo Yukiko, ensuring her acceptance.
Overall, this reward is exceptional. It will also grant Yukiko Kudo access to the system soon, enabling her to receive numerous rewards as well.
Meanwhile, on the Economic side of the plane…
Kudo Shinichi was deeply frustrated. He had finally encountered a case and was eager to showcase his abilities, but then Inspector Fujiwara Takuya intervened.
In the end, Takuya had no trouble solving the case, which left him with a sense of mockery.
The former savior of the Nippon Police force now pales in comparison to the current hero, Fujiwara Takuya.
This was especially galling as this marked his second consecutive defeat at the hands of Fujiwara Takuya. Two losses in a row served as a stark reminder of his inadequacy. This was simply unacceptable for the proud and arrogant Kudo Shinichi.
Ran Mouri beside him expressed her concern. She had disappointed her mother today and questioned Eri's character. She´s worried about her feelings but felt helpless and troubled.
"Shinichi, what do you think we should do?" Ran turned to Shinichi for advice on how to handle things with her mom.
"It's simple. I need to keep on striving. Next time, I must defeat Fujiwara Takuya in a battle of our intellect. I will not be bested by him anymore." Shinichi believed that Ran's question was about his rivalry with Officer Fujiwara Takuya and responded with determination.
How could he possibly know what Ran was thinking?
Mouri Ran: "?????"
Damn, Shinichi! That is not the question I asked! Who cares about Fujiwara Takuya? I don't care about your intellectual duel! All that matters is my mother, Eri Kisaki.
"Shinichi, I meant…I misunderstood my mother. What should I do?" Mouri Ran clarified her question, hoping for his advice on how to approach her mother.
Kudo Shinichi felt embarrassed. It turned out he had misunderstood the situation entirely. It wasn't about him; it was about that sharp tongued lady Eri Kisaki.
But as soon as Kisaki Eri's name came up, Shinichi's sharp intellect instantly pieced together the clues.
He realized that Kisaki Eri and Fujiwara Takuya have a very close relationship. Otherwise, why would they be on the same plane, both in first class? Although they are both well-off and often travel in first class, it was just too much of a coincidence to have them both there at once.
Furthermore, last time, Eri had purchased a set of Lingeries but chose not to wear them for Mouri Kogoro.
If she wasn't wearing them for Kogoro Mouri, then for whom? Fujiwara Takuya is the most likely candidate.
[T/N: Shinichi´s brain working overtime]
Rumors also circulated that Officer Fujiwara Takuya was present at Eri's birthday celebration, further solidifying Shinichi's suspicions. The possibility of their connection being romantic was very high.
If Takuya knew what Kudo Shinichi was thinking, he would be impressed by his deductions.
Kudo Shinichi possesses a truly remarkable intellect; he quickly grasped the situation and drew logical conclusions.
"Ran, consider buying a gift as an apology. Over the years, Eri-san has made significant contributions to your family and deserves your respect," Shinichi advised Ran without revealing his own suspicions.
He was kind of confused about what their relationship was; it could be just a simple misunderstanding. Besides, he didn't want to make things more dramatic than they needed to be.
Moreover, over the years, Eri had played a pivotal role in raising Mouri Ran. Without her unwavering support and guidance, they might have faced dire consequences relying solely on Mouri Kogoro. Ultimately, it was Eri who ensured their well-being.
Ran felt that his advice made sense. She needed to apologize to her mother Eri, regardless of the circumstances. How could she have ever doubted her? It was unthinkable for Eri to be involved with anyone else, even someone like Takuya-san.
"Okay, I'll go and apologize when we land," Ran resolved, determined to mend things with her mother.
The plane soared at an altitude of ten thousand meters. Takuya was enveloped in a blanket, gradually succumbing to sleep, leaving behind all his worries and embracing pleasant thoughts.
He had forgotten about the devil tattoo, which had already been used, and the "Porsche" transformation opportunity, which he had also utilized.
However, this only intensified Takuya's desire to find someone to test his newly acquired abilities. He envisioned Yukiko Kudo and Vermouth as ideal candidates.
He was filled with a deep longing to set foot in the US as quickly as he could, yearning for a romantic encounter with the lovely women waiting for him there.
His foremost desire was, without a doubt, Kudo Yukiko.
[That´s all for now]