With the two facing each other, Lark stood alone, not listening to them recount Matsuda Jinpei's story again. He gazed distractedly at Shiratori Ninzaburo's car, recalling the plot details he could remember clearly.
Soon, Shiratori Ninzaburo would be injured by an explosion, carrying out a piece of paper with a bomb prediction code written on it.
When he watched this plot point before, he hadn't noticed a detail – the explosion nearly killed Shiratori Ninzaburo directly and was powerful enough to destroy that note. If the culprit wanted the police to see the code on the note and be led in circles by him, how did the culprit ensure the note wouldn't be destroyed by the blast?
Was it enough for Shiratori Ninzaburo to just see it? No, the culprit wanted Shiratori Ninzaburo dead. It wasn't enough for just Shiratori Ninzaburo to see it. It would be best for the police to find the note on Shiratori Ninzaburo's corpse, using such a bloody opening to announce his revenge had arrived again. Only this would align with the culprit's desire for retribution.
Was the culprit watching them from nearby, waiting for Shiratori Ninzaburo to peel off the note stuck to the inside of the car, above the windshield, and put it in his pocket, before detonating the bomb? That didn't make sense.
What if, after seeing the note, Shiratori Ninzaburo didn't peel it off or put it in his pocket, but instead drove directly back to Police Headquarters to report it? Would the culprit detonate the bomb or not?
If he detonated it, the note would be destroyed. If he didn't, watching Shiratori Ninzaburo leave would be a huge loss. Too many variables.
Moreover, Shiratori Ninzaburo hadn't found the note on the car when he drove over, and had been chatting with Takagi Wataru next to the car ever since. Under the noses of two police officers, it was already difficult enough for the culprit to place the bomb and stick the note. After setting everything up, he should have stayed far away, not lingering at close range to avoid arousing police attention and suspicion.
This meant the trigger point for the bomb's detonation was very likely on that piece of paper!
Perhaps it was a small mechanism or an electrical/ignition device that, after Shiratori Ninzaburo peeled off the note and put it in his pocket, met the trigger condition, and was then manually detonated by the culprit or automatically detonated due to the trigger.
Nothing would happen if he didn't peel off the note? No, even if he didn't peel off the note, if Shiratori Ninzaburo discovered it, he would call his superior to inform them. At the same time, Sato Miwako might also come over. Once the announcement of retribution's arrival, i.e., the content of the note, was transmitted to Police Headquarters, that note would become useless. The culprit could then manually detonate the bomb, killing everyone near the car.
Setting aside positions, he somewhat admired this culprit; killing someone while destroying their spirit was the best revenge. However, their positions were different. To help little undercover agent Amuro vent some frustration, he also wanted to try a psychological battle.
For example, now that he had discovered a certain trigger point for the bomb, he could set a small goal: deduce the bomb's location based on the trigger point, sneak over, dismantle the bomb, and ensure the culprit couldn't detonate anyone this time, or none of the bombs would explode...
Perhaps it wouldn't reach the level of destroying the culprit's spirit, but it should make the culprit furious.
"Master..."
While Lark was trying to deduce the bomb's placement based on the trigger point and general bomb-making principles, Hissashi, hidden under his clothes, suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Near Officer Shiratori's rear wheel, someone is hiding behind it. He quietly opened the rear car door. He put something like a box inside..."
Lark looked and found that from this angle, he indeed couldn't see the culprit.
But the two police officers leaning against the car were so engrossed in chatting that they didn't even notice someone getting to the back of the car. Weren't they a bit too lax?
Hissashi used his heat vision to observe the figure behind the car, providing a running commentary, "He seems to be pulling something, it's very thin... It must be a wire. I see him take paper out of his pocket... He's sticking the paper now. He even prepared tape and scissors? Looks like he came prepared! Good, he's finished sticking the paper. It's very hidden! His movements are very concealed! We see that the two officers still haven't noticed his actions, and even with Officer Shiratori blocking the view, we can't see anyone there with the naked eye... He's pulling the wire! He's pulled the wire under that piece of paper..."
Lark: "..."
Hissashi was indulging in his commentary addiction again.
"He quietly closed the car door, stood up straight, and walked away pretending to be a passerby. He's too composed! A remarkable criminal mindset!" Hissashi sighed, "It's regrettable that our officers still failed to notice his little actions."
The middle-aged man who walked past the car was tall and thin, wearing a gray suit, black-rimmed glasses, with a lean face, a clean-shaven beard, and neatly combed hair. He looked just like an ordinary office worker.
This was a criminal that not even the culprit silhouette would shelter; Lark had seen his appearance clearly.
Lark quickly observed, then quickly withdrew his gaze without looking further, worried the other party would notice. He looked at the crow perched on a shop sign on the opposite street, slowly mouthed the word "follow", and then looked back at the man's retreating figure.
He still wanted to see how frustrated he could make this culprit. Before that, it was best not to let the police catch him.
However, it was probably best to have the crow follow, in case of any accidents.
That crow tilted its head to look at the man, understood, flapped its wings and flew into the sky, following the man from a distance as he left.
Hissashi was immersed in his own commentary world and paid no attention to the crow that had followed. "Now, if Master doesn't intervene, I'm afraid someone will be in danger! Will it be the two officers in front of the car, Officer Sato who is over there testifying with the children, or will it be our lovely children? So, will my esteemed Master step in to help..."
"Officer Shiratori." Lark spoke, interrupting Hissashi's increasingly loud voice in his ear.
Shiratori Ninzaburo was discussing which junior classmate was suitable for Lark with Takagi Wataru. Called out like that, he suppressed his inner guilt and looked up, "Ahem, Mr. Ike, is something the matter?"
Lark walked closer to Shiratori Ninzaburo and Takagi Wataru, glanced into the car, and lowered his voice to ask, "Keep your voices down. Do you have bomb disposal tools in your car? If not, how quickly can you get some?"
Seeing Lark's extremely serious expression, Shiratori Ninzaburo's heart tightened. He pulled back Takagi Wataru, who was about to ask a question, and likewise lowered his voice, getting straight to the point, "I don't have any tools. If I notify Police Headquarters now, the Explosives Disposal Unit will arrive in about 15 minutes."
"The bomb is under your rear seat. I'm not sure if there are listening devices, and I'm not sure if the culprit can see this area. If the Explosives Disposal Unit arrives, the culprit might detonate the bomb prematurely. We can't make any rash moves now," Lark said in a very low voice, quickly, "And we don't know when the culprit will detonate the bomb. You two provide cover for me, try to block the view so I can get into the rear seat. I'll assess the situation first."
"No!" Shiratori Ninzaburo kept his voice strictly low and frowned, "If anyone goes, it should be Takagi and I."
"You don't understand bomb structures, I understand a little, at least I won't carelessly trigger something and cause the bomb to detonate," Lark said, "Officer Takagi, you'll run to the opposite street in a bit and shout something..."
With the plan laid out, Shiratori Ninzaburo and Takagi Wataru could only agree to comply.
Just as Lark said, they didn't understand bomb structures.
The premise was...
"Mr. Ike, how did you know there was a bomb in my car?" Shiratori Ninzaburo asked in a low, puzzled voice.
"From my angle, I could just see the seat cushion of your rear seat. I suddenly noticed that the cushion in your rear seat had been moved. The bottom right corner was about 1 centimeter off from the distance to the car door, and a thin wire was pulled to the front seat," Lark didn't lie. Without Hissashi, he could still determine the bomb's location by observation, in addition to using bomb-making principles. "Also, from where I'm standing now, I can see paper stuck to the windshield in your front seat. I can't see the whole content clearly, but what I can see is... of the... game has begun... Don't forget, today is November 7th."
Takagi Wataru and Shiratori Ninzaburo's expressions changed slightly. Just as they were about to turn their heads to look into the car, Lark pressed their heads and forcibly twisted them back around.
Takagi Wataru: "..."
Shiratori Ninzaburo: "..."
"Don't look. If this is the culprit from three years ago targeting the police, he hasn't detonated the bomb yet. Perhaps he wants you to convey the news of his appearance and the contents of the paper back to Police Headquarters. Once you see it, he'll be suspicious if you don't react, and if you react, it's bound to be calling Police Headquarters. He might then detonate the bomb directly." Lark said quickly in a low voice, walking between the two. He also turned his back to the car, took out his phone, held it up to his shoulder, seemingly sharing content from his phone with the two. But the phone screen was black, and through the gap between Lark's and Shiratori Ninzaburo's shoulders, it reflected the paper stuck to the front car window onto the screen. "The lighting is good right now, but it's still a bit blurry."
Moreover, the phone wasn't a large-screen smartphone, and the screen wasn't big enough, so it couldn't reflect much content.
Shiratori Ninzaburo didn't turn around, his back to the car, looking at Lark's phone, trying hard to discern the blurry words reflected on it, muttering, "I am a great... league..."
It wasn't just a bit blurry, he was almost going blind trying to see!
But he also knew that the current lighting and the angle Lark chose were already good enough; otherwise, even the words might not be reflected.
He was grateful that Lark's phone screen was brand new and wiped clean enough, without large scratches.
Lark tilted the phone slightly.
"ball... player?" Shiratori Ninzaburo continued trying to discern, "in the..."
From Takagi Wataru's angle, he couldn't see the words on the phone screen, but he didn't turn around casually either, a cold sweat beading on his forehead.
The three of them were now likely standing with their backs to a bomb. If Lark's deduction was wrong, and the culprit wasn't trying to get them to convey a message, but rather used a timer or something else, they might be reduced to dust in the next second.
But he had to admit, sticking a note in the car was definitely meant for people to see. Lark was right; if they didn't look, they were temporarily safe.
Of course, he hoped even more that Lark's initial deduction was wrong, that this had nothing to do with a bomb, but was just someone's prank...
Time passed second by second. Shiratori Ninzaburo tried hard to distinguish the words for nearly two minutes, and there were still some words with complex strokes that he couldn't make out clearly. But combined with the part Lark saw from his previous angle, it was enough to make his face turn pale.
[I am among the great league... players... The overtime has begun!]
It was very similar to the content of the fax the culprit sent to Police Headquarters three years ago!
End of Chapter
Chapter 742 Willful and Justified
Not far away, Sato Miwako and the others who were pointing out the Crime Scene noticed the three people standing in a row, looking at their Mobile Phone, and felt puzzled.
Have these three become so close in the blink of an eye?
Looking at the distance between their shoulders...
Conan curiously glanced over, then curiously glanced over again.
What was on that Phone Screen that was so engrossing for Chi Feichei, Ninzaburo Shiratori, and Wataru Takagi?
In Front of the Car, Ninzaburo Shiratori slowed down and said in a low voice, "Mr. Chi, later, when Officer Takagi attracts the Thug's Attention, you should quickly leave the Vicinity of the Car, or you can leave with Officer Takagi."
Chi Feichei's face was calm, "I'm not going."
Ninzaburo Shiratori: "..."
@#&%×...!
At this time, he's still being so willful and taking it for granted?
"I might be able to dismantle the Bomb," Chi Feichei put Psychological Pressure on the two of them, "Act quickly, time is running out, the Criminal is likely to lose patience and detonate it In Advance, then none of us three will be able to leave."
In fact, the Possibility of the Criminal losing patience is not high, but Ninzaburo Shiratori is too long-winded...
"Officer Shiratori..." Officer Takagi hesitated to speak.
Could there really be a Bomb?
Ninzaburo Shiratori gritted his teeth and made a Decision, saying in a low voice, "Takagi, act according to Mr. Chi's Plan, after leaving the Vicinity, tell Inspector Megure that it is very Possible that the Thug from the Case three years ago has appeared."
He didn't make his words too definitive, maybe it's just an imitation Crime like the Case during the Parade last time?
Back then, their Police announced the first half of the Bomb Threat, so it's not surprising to be imitated.
Although today is July 11th, he also felt that the Possibility of it being the Thug from three years ago was very high.
Officer Takagi's Expression also changed instantly, "I... I understand!"
The next second, Officer Takagi suddenly Looked Towards the Street in front of his side, and while running out, shouted loudly, Just Like he suddenly Saw a Fugitive, running towards Sato Miwako and the five Children. "Don't run! Stop!"
Sato Miwako was Be Stunned for a moment, and immediately got up Vigilance, observing left and right.
In Front of the Car, Ninzaburo Shiratori counted silently for three seconds in his Heart, and quickly and lightly pulled open the Car Door of the Back Seat.
Chi Feichei bent down and got into the Car at the fastest Speed, without making a Sound.
Ninzaburo Shiratori closed the Car Door as quickly and lightly as Possible, his Back already covered in Cold sweat.
Just Like Chi Feichei Said, if the Thug was paying Attention to them here, seeing a Police Officer suddenly act crazy and run towards the Street Corner, he would definitely be startled and then pay Attention, then he wouldn't be able to Stare at them here, this period of Time is very Suitable for one person to cover another person to go to the Car Backseat to See the Situation.
But if the Thug had an Accomplice, and they discovered their Subtle Move, if he had a Problem opening or closing the Door or Chi Feichei getting into the Car, and was discovered by the Thug or the Bomb was shaken, if the Thug was startled and accidentally pressed the Detonator... these were all Possible Situations.
Their ending would only be one — being blown away!
On the Sidewalk, Sato Miwako and the five Children looked at Officer Takagi running towards them in confusion.
"Officer Takagi?!"
"I Seemingly Saw the Suspect in the Burglary Murder Case just now," Officer Takagi kept in mind what Chi Feichei had Said, without slowing down his Footstep of running, and shouted anxiously from afar, "He ran into that Alley behind you, Officer Sato, I need your Help!"
Sato Miwako didn't even remember which Arson Case it was, only captured the Words 'Suspect in the Burglary Murder Case', 'Alley behind', and 'Help', seeing Officer Takagi running past her in a hurry, she also turned around and ran into the Alley.
"We'll Help too!" Genta, Ayumi, and Mitsuhiko followed with determined Expressions.
"Hey! We..." Before Conan could finish speaking, he was dragged into the Alley.
Police are catching Suspects in Burglary Murder Cases, they shouldn't run over to cause Trouble, right?
Haibara Ai Looked Back and found that Chi Feichei was gone, only Ninzaburo Shiratori was standing beside the Car looking at them in Surprise, she could only follow the main force running towards the Alley first.
On the Street, the Thug installed the Bomb and got into a Car parked on the Roadside, took out Binoculars, observed Ninzaburo Shiratori's Car, and suddenly discovered that Officer Takagi in Front of the Car ran away, was startled, and quickly focused his Attention on Staring.
What's going on?
Why did that Police Officer run away?
Was the Bomb he installed discovered?
No, Impossible, after that group of Police Officers discovered the Bomb, they should Call to Notify the Metropolitan Police Department and evacuate the public, not this kind of Reaction.
It Seems that he suddenly discovered someone and chased after them...
The Thug watched Sato Miwako and the five Children follow into the Alley, then turned the Direction of the Binoculars, Saw Ninzaburo Shiratori still standing in Front of the Car, breathed a Sigh of relief, and a grim smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
It Seems that the Police Officer did discover something Abnormality and chased after other people.
Fortunately, one is still left, Otherwise, I don't know how long I'd have to wait for this Bomb to detonate.
But...
It Seems like there's one person missing?
That Young Man who didn't chat with the other two Police Officers, stood by the Wall Side alone, and Seemed a Little withdrawn, is he a new Police Officer in the Metropolitan Police Department?
No matter, he now Hope that the coral-headed Police Officer in Front of the Car won't discover the Paper Strip so early, it's best to wait for his Companion to come back, so that his Companion can watch him be blown to death with his own Eyes!
...
Beside the Car, Ninzaburo Shiratori stood facing the Alley, the Surprised Expression on his Face was a Little stiff, and squeezed out a lowered voice from between his Teeth, "Mr. Chi, can you hear me? Is it okay now?"
"It's okay, but please face away from the Car and don't Turn Around," Chi Feichei was lying in Front of the Back Seat, looking at the Bomb that had already been opened at the top, while flipping Things out of his Outerwear Pocket, Said, "I have Saw the Bomb, there is no Bug inside, if the Criminal wants to Understand the Situation here, he can only use Equipment or hide in Some Place and observe with his Eyes, don't Look Around too Obviously, lower your Head when talking to me, try not to let people discover that your mouth is moving."
"I understand!" Ninzaburo Shiratori turned around to face away from the Car, trying to maintain a natural Expression and calm demeanor, and Said firmly, "Mr. Chi, Don't Worry, I will stand Outside the Car all the time, until the End!"
"Don't be nervous." Chi Feichei sorted out the Things he took out, he didn't bring professional Bomb Defusal Tool, but he also brought a lot of Things that could be used.
Small scissors, multi-functional military Knife, small screwdriver that can change to a flat-head or Phillips head, fixing ring, open fixing Lock, Battery, Iron Wire, Plastic Sheet, Adhesive, a small bottle of Chemical Liquid...
When needed, he can make simple Tools himself.
"Don't Worry," Ninzaburo Shiratori adjusted his Mentality, trying to use a calm Tone, and smiled, "As a Police Officer, from the first Day I joined the force, I have already prepared myself to encounter various difficulties and dangerous Situations, and I also firmly believe that I can overcome difficulties, Mr. Chi, this time is the Same..."
He is a Police Officer, he can't panic, he wants to be Chi Feichei's mental support, he...
"It's good that you're not nervous," Chi Feichei Said, "This Bomb is a Mercury Bomb, no Electromagnetic Jammer is needed, and it's not detonated by Chemical Liquid, it won't be very Troublesome."
"Uh, Mr. Chi..." Ninzaburo Shiratori was inconvenient to Turn Around to See inside the Car, so he could only face away from the Car, sweating, and reminded, "It's best not to touch the Bomb randomly now, in about ten more minutes, people from the Bomb Disposal Squad will find a way to Come Over."
"Understood."
Chi Feichei responded.
He is not touching the Bomb randomly, he is dismantling the Bomb according to Plan.
There is a Difference between the two.
This Bomb is similar to what he expected, with a Mercury Tilt Rod, which is a Glass tube filled with mercury, with a gap of about 5cm above, and connected to protruding copper wires. Once there is a violent shake, letting the mercury touch the upper copper wires, it will cause an Explosion.
There is also a Mercury Switch, also called a Tilt Switch, which uses a small Container connected to the electrodes to hold a drop of mercury, and there is also a String connected to the Silk Thread behind the Paper Adhesive Tape. It Seems that As Long As that String is pulled to a certain Degree, the Container will tilt, and due to gravity, that drop of mercury will flow to the lower Point, and at the Same Time contact the two electrodes, closing the Circuit and turning on the Detonator Switch.
In addition, there is the series Circuit of the Detonator...
...
In the Alley, Sato Miwako caught up with Officer Takagi and asked breathlessly, "Takagi, which Case's Suspect did you See?"
She realized it was a Little Weird as she ran, have they been handling Burglary Murder Cases recently? No, right? Then which Case is it?
Officer Takagi stopped, Looked Back, and found that only five Kids were jogging to follow, and there were no other Suspicious Person, took out his Mobile Phone, Staring at the Phone Screen and pressed the Number, with a serious Expression, "Officer Sato, I must contact Inspector Megure first to Notify him of the Present Situation! After I finish speaking, if you still have any Questions, I will explain it to you again."
Sato Miwako was Be Stunned for a moment, then Nodded.
"What's Wrong..." Mitsuhiko looked at his Little Friend in Doubt, his voice was not too loud, so as not to disturb Officer Takagi.
Officer Takagi listened to the Phone Call, and after the other side answered, before Inspector Megure finished saying 'hello', he Interrupt, "Inspector Megure, this is Takagi, I have an urgent Situation to report! The Thug from the Bombing Case three years ago who sent a Fax to the Metropolitan Police Department may have appeared again, and it is very Possible that he has already placed a Bomb."
Sato Miwako and Conan's Expressions changed, and they all Stared at Officer Takagi.
"What?" On the other end of the Phone Call, Inspector Megure quickly asked, "Officer Takagi, what exactly is going on?"
"Officer Shiratori, Officer Sato, and I brought the Children to the Crime Scene of the Explosion during the Parade last time to point out the Scene. Mr. Chi discovered that the Cushion of the Back Seat of Officer Shiratori's Car had been moved, and there were Thin Thread connected to the Front Seat. He felt that something was Wrong. After Stepping Forward, he discovered that there Seemingly was a Paper Strip pasted above the Front Windshield of Officer Shiratori's Car..."
"Mr. Chi Said that if it was the Thug from three years ago, he Probably wanted to let the Police discover that Paper Strip, and after announcing the start of his Action, detonate the Bomb, and the Paper Strip is Probably the Trap connecting to the Bomb, so we didn't move that Paper Strip, nor did we deliberately Look..."
Officer Takagi briefly explained Chi Feichei's Operation of standing between them and using the Mobile Phone Screen to reflect the Scene to identify the Characters on the Paper Strip. Since the Police had announced the first Portion of the Bomb Threat Cipher, it was not surprising that Chi Feichei would Judgment that it was the Bomber from three years ago, "Also, if that Thug is coming for the Police, if he discovers that there are evacuated crowds and a large number of Police Officers approaching, he is very likely to detonate the Bomb directly..."
Conan listened quietly, feeling in his Heart that Chi Feichei's Reaction was really Fast, it Sounded like Chi Feichei had considered all Situations as soon as he discovered the Abnormality.
No wonder Chi Feichei ran between Ninzaburo Shiratori and Officer Takagi before, and the three people Seemed to be very good Friends sharing the content on the Mobile Phone, it turned out that they were using the Mobile Phone Screen to See the Paper Strip in the Car...
"In addition, if we are discovered to have Signs of suddenly running away, the Thug may also detonate the Bomb directly, and it is still not certain whether there is a Bug on the Bomb that can pay Attention to our Movement at any time, so we cannot Call near the Bomb to explain the Situation," Officer Takagi Said quickly, "So, Mr. Chi asked me to pretend to See Suspects from other Cases and chase them into the Alley, first leading Officer Sato and the Children away from that area, and after arriving in the Alley, Call you to explain the Situation, and let the Bomb Disposal Squad Come Over quickly!"
Conan: "..."
That Fellow even considered that there might be a Bug in the Bomb.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 743: Time to Test Courage
Sato Miwako's face changed, and she turned her head to look at the Alley Entrance. "Then Officer Shiratori..."
"To prevent the Criminal from sensing that we've already discovered something and taking any dangerous actions, Officer Shiratori must stay at the Front of the Car, pretending nothing has happened to confuse the Criminal," Wataru Takagi explained to Sato Miwako and also informed Inspector Megure on the Phone Call about the seriousness of the Situation. "Additionally, Mr. Chi said he understands the Bomb Structure better than us and can check the Bomb's Situation first. While I ran off to attract the Criminal's Attention, he should have already entered the Car. Now the Criminal could Detonate Bomb at any Time, please notify the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team to Come Over as soon as possible!"
Haibara Ai's pupils constricted, and she Turn Head to look at the Alley Entrance.
Conan's face changed slightly.
In Other Words, Chi Feichei is very likely facing the Bomb right now?
"Idiot!" Inspector Megure on the Phone Call was also startled and Roared, "Takagi, you are a Police Officer, how can you let the Public take Risks! You are in a Safety Environment right now, but you let..."
"Inspector Megure, if the Criminal is paying Attention to the Vicinity of the Car and is ready to Detonate Bomb at any Time, even if the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team rushes over, they might not be able to Approach the Car, or they might not arrive in Time. In that case, someone who understands the Bomb Structure is needed to perform Remotely Guided Bomb Disposal. This is Mr. Chi's explanation, he insisted he wouldn't leave, and I agreed," Wataru Takagi interrupted in a deep Voice. "But now, please notify the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team to rush over as soon as possible!"
He recalled Chi Feichei's Words when discussing the Plan, looking at him seriously:
'Police Officer Takagi, your Pressure is no less than ours. You withdraw yourself and notify the Police, leaving me here. If something happens to us, you will no longer be able to serve as a Police Officer, and you might even face criticism, Accusations, and Public Opinion. But this is the best Method. Next, it's Time to Test your Courage and Ability to Endure.'
Chi Feichei rarely spoke at length, but at that Time, he clearly explained the Predicament he might face.
But those two had the Courage to face the Death God. If he didn't even have the Courage to face the Risk, that would be too cowardly.
"Don't act rashly!" Inspector Megure also Understood the seriousness of the Matters. "We'll be there soon!"
"Beep..."
The Phone Call hung up.
Wataru Takagi let out a long sigh of relief. Just as he was about to lean against the Wall Side, he suddenly saw Sato Miwako about to run out and quickly Reach Out to grab Sato Miwako. "Officer Sato, I Hope you remain Calm and Reason!"
It was the First Time Sato Miwako had seen Wataru Takagi so firm. She froze in her Original Place, then quickly Nodded. "I Understand..."
"Don't Worry, Since Brother Chi said he understands the Bomb Structure, he definitely has the Certainty to perform Bomb Defusal under guidance," Conan also Intentionally put on a relaxed Tone to Appease the three anxious Children and Haibara Ai, who was Lower Head and Silent like a Radar. He had to admit that Chi Feichei had considered almost every aspect. Now, this was Indeed the only Way, and it was also the best Method. "Moreover, the Bomb hasn't Exploded yet, which Indicates that Brother Chi's prediction was correct. The Criminal is likely waiting for Officer Shiratori to discover the Paper Strip. As Long As Officer Shiratori pretends not to discover the Paper Strip, and we don't startle the Criminal, the Criminal won't Detonate Bomb. We still have a lot of Time."
Genta, Mitsuhiko, and Ayumi gave up the Intention of running out and stayed quietly.
Suddenly, no one spoke In the Alley. In the silence, the Atmosphere was heavy and Repressed. As Time passed minute by minute, that heaviness seemed like a giant stone pressing on their Hearts, constantly increasing in Weight, making it hard to breathe.
Haibara Ai, who had been Silent looking at the Alley Entrance, suddenly whispered, "If the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team cannot Approach the Car rashly, and Brother Chi doesn't have Bomb Disposal Tools there, someone who won't arouse the Criminal's Vigilance should deliver the Tools, right?"
Conan's Corner of Mouth twitched slightly. He Looked at the three Children squatting together in frustration and lowered his Voice, "Yes, For Example, a Child carrying a Schoolbag who goes over to ask for help from Officer Shiratori standing at the Car Side."
That Fellow..."
Did he calculate how Wataru Takagi could lead them all away from the Crime Scene, calculate that they wouldn't dare to run back casually because they were worried about startling the Criminal, and even considered the Way Out in case Bomb Disposal Tools were needed..."
"So I'm not very worried. Brother Chi has a lot of Confidence, and I should have Confidence in him too." Haibara Ai leaned against the Wall Side, tilting her Head to look at the Alley Entrance. Her Gaze and Expression were as Calm as before, but her Inner Self was far from as Calm as the Appearance. She tried hard to suppress her Heartbeat, which was Accelerating.
She wondered if Brother Chi heard the Demon whispering in his ear.
Yes, Just Like three years ago, that was the whisper that Summoned Death..."
Conan saw Haibara Ai's Hand hanging by her side, her Fingers tightly clenched. He remained Silent, not exposing her.
Now they could only Comfort each other to keep their Inner Self from being occupied by impatience.
Although thinking about this at this Time was Weird, when he thought about Chi Feichei's Predicament, he felt that the Calm Big Shot was probably still the Same.
Facing the Bomb, not even blinking his Eyes, and Still Can maintain absolute Calmness..."
...
Streetside, In the Car.
Chi Feichei was Indeed Staring at the Electric Wire inside the Bomb without blinking. He used a Screwdriver to remove the Screws very lightly, used Iron Wire to fix the Tilt Switch that was easily triggered, and used Scissors to cut the wire. His Inner Self was completely Calm.
He didn't know if it was the Three-No Cheat affecting him, or if he had a Killer move, but he really couldn't feel nervous.
His Killer move was that small bottle of Chemicals.
Even if he couldn't perform Bomb Defusal, or if a Mistake occurred, he could pour that bottle of Things in Time. The strong Corrosiveness and Penetration could quickly contaminate the Explosives. With Luck, it would directly Destroy the Initiating Explosive, and the Bomb wouldn't Explode at all. With bad Luck, it could also Destroy most of the High Explosive, and he could jump out of the Car and lie down in Time, so he wouldn't be too badly Injured.
The reason he didn't use it was Because this highly corrosive, highly polluting, and difficult-to-handle Chemicals were Contraband. The Chemicals inside were also Things he had obtained from the Organization. Many of them were Contraband prohibited from circulation on the market. Unless it was absolutely necessary, it was best not to use them to avoid attracting Troublesome.
Of Course, if it really came to a Dangerous Time, saving his life was the most important Thing.
Moreover, with Hassashi reminding him with Heat Vision Detection, it was impossible for him to make a Mistake because he couldn't See the wire pressed Below.
He wouldn't throw away his life for performing Bomb Defusal on a single Bomb. If he didn't have enough Preparation and Confidence, he would absolutely not take this Risk.
Outside the Car, Ninzaburo Shiratori took out his Mobile Phone and Looked at it. Without Turn Head, he lowered his Voice and Said, "Mr. Chi, I received a Text Message from Inspector Megure. He asked if it's Convenient for us to take a Phone Call and explain the Present Situation?"
"How long has it been?" Chi Feichei Observed for A Bit, then lightly cut another wire.
"It's already almost ten minutes." Ninzaburo Shiratori listened to the Calm Tone from behind him and still felt very impressed. Standing next to a Bomb that could Explode at any Time, his Heartbeat had been Accelerating, but listening to Chi Feichei's Voice, he wasn't flustered at all.
Chi Feichei was Silent for one second. "Sorry, Since there's no Eavesdropping Device, we could have Called earlier. I Just Now forgot to tell you to Call Inspector Megure."
Ninzaburo Shiratori: "..."
For... forgot?
He... he needs to be Calm! Right, quickly Contact Inspector Megure!
In the Car, Chi Feichei continued to Look at the Structure and cut wires.
He was Just Now busy looking at the Bomb and really forgot to Say.
This Bomb was Indeed made with a high Level of Technology. To someone who doesn't understand, it looks like a pile of messy Things, but someone who understands can See the 'Art'.
However, its applicability is Weak.
He could make this kind of Bomb, perhaps not as skillfully as The Other Party, which would Expend more Time, and the Details couldn't be handled so exquisitely, but he wouldn't make it.
This Bomb has a Mercury Tilt Rod, a Tilt Switch, a Photosensitive Device, and Electronic Detonators. The various intricate structures are too flashy, Just Like a Bomb making Big Shot showing off Technology. Although there are more Ways to trigger it, the Meaning of a Bomb's existence is Explosion. This only increases the difficulty of the Bomb Defusal Work; its Outcome is no different Compared to a Bomb with a Portion of its structure Reduced.
Compared to that, he prefers something more rough and Direct. Gin, that Explosion Madman, is the Same.
If installed on a Car, an Electronic Ignition Device could be connected to the Electric Wire for the Car's ignition. As soon as the Car starts, it could Explode instantly or with a second's delay.
If you want to send a 'Bomb Package', you can use a Tilt Switch, utilizing a V-shaped Container filled with Mercury to ensure the person delivering the Things won't be blown up, but the person opening the Package will definitely open the box and ascend to heaven.
And more often, using an Electronic Detonator or a countdown Electronic Ignition Device, combining both Timer and manual Detonate Bomb Methods, is basically Sufficient.
Can a Mercury Tilt Rod and Complex structure prevent the Bomb from being easily defused?
Just be simple and rough, and don't give Others Time and Opportunity for Bomb Defusal, That's Enough?
"...Yes... there is Indeed a Bomb," Ninzaburo Shiratori Contacted Inspector Megure, Still facing away from the Car, and Said through the Car Door, "Mr. Chi, Inspector Megure has arrived in the Vicinity. Several Points on This Street have our People Set Up."
Chi Feichei: "Understood."
Ninzaburo Shiratori: "..."
Isn't that too Indifference?
It's Just Like saying 'What does it matter to me whether the Police come or not'..."
Nearby Alley Entrance, after Inspector Megure brought people and sped over, taking a detour, he hid at the Alley Entrance with Sato Miwako, Wataru Takagi, and two Police Officers, not showing their Heads casually.
Everyone held their breath, and as Time passed minute by minute, they listened to their Accelerating Heartbeat, but didn't dare to breathe heavily, as if even a little Movement from them would trigger an Explosion.
'Thump thump... thump thump...'
The Heartbeat in their ears never stopped.
The five Children of the Junior Detective League secretly hid behind the Wall, watching Inspector Megure who was Contacting the Other Party without blinking their Eyes.
"...The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team is also rushing over and is expected to arrive in five minutes," Inspector Megure Said to the Other Party on the Phone Call with a solemn Expression. "Younger Brother Shiratori, I will connect you to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team's Phone Call..."
The Phone Call was transferred.
"Hello? Officer Shiratori, please tell the Mr. next to the Bomb not to rush," a Member of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team, who was rushing over in a Car, Said seriously. "First, please..."
Ninzaburo Shiratori leaned against the Car Door, relaying the Words from the Phone Call, "Please first Cooperate with them to understand the Bomb's Situation, See if you can See a Timer on the Outer Casing, and what the displayed Number is..."
"Click."
The Car Door was Suddenly Opened.
Ninzaburo Shiratori turned around in surprise, looking at Chi Feichei getting out of the Car. "Mr. Chi?!"
End of Chapter
At the Alley Entrance, Inspector Megure and the others were startled, craning their necks and staring with wide eyes.
"Hey, hey, getting out of the Car suddenly at this time..."
The Thug who had been observing from inside the Car was stunned for a couple of seconds. Seeing the Young Man, who had been missing for a while, get out of the Car Back Seat, an ominous premonition arose in his heart.
When did that Fellow get into the Car Back Seat?
What about the Bomb? What's happening with his Bomb now?
Not having time to think further, the Man took out the Remote Control from his pocket and pressed it directly.
No Explosion, everything was normal.
"Damn it!"
Sensing traces of Police Ambush nearby, the Man threw the Remote Control aside and drove away to escape.
To actually deceive him, secretly dismantle the Bomb, and even plan to Ambush him, the Police are indeed cunning!
In the air, a Crow flapped its Wings and followed, feeling a bit tired from flying like this, it simply landed on the Bus Roof, stood still, and hitched a ride on the Criminal's Car to leave.
...
"Hello?"
Ninzaburo Shiratori's Mobile Phone transmitted urgent shouts from the other end, "What's wrong? Did something happen? Please answer!"
Chi Feichei got out of the Car, took the Mobile Phone from Ninzaburo Shiratori's hand, and said to the other end, "Mercury Bomb, with Tilt Switch and Electronic Detonator, I have already dismantled it. The Explosive Package and Electronic Ignition Device are completely cut off, however, you'd better still come over here."
"Beep."
The Phone Call hung up, and the Mobile Phone was thrown back to Ninzaburo Shiratori.
Ninzaburo Shiratori caught the Mobile Phone, his face blank.
What did Mr. Chi just say?
The Bomb has already been dismantled?
Chi Feichei walked around to the Front of Car, pulled open the Car Door, peeled off the Paper Strip, and looked down at it.
[I am the strong hitter among the major league players, Extra Innings has begun!]
The folded part also had the Following Text:
[The Signal for the start of the Competition is at Noon tomorrow, and the end is at 3 PM in the Afternoon. Even if you prepare high-quality Countermeasures, it will be useless, because in the end, I will still Turn the Tables! If you want to stop the Competition, then come to my side! I am at the Steel Batting Cage, waiting for you Police to ascend the blood-stained Pitcher's Mound.]
...
Five minutes later, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team arrived and took out the dismantled Bomb from the Car Back Seat.
"Confirm that the Bomb has been dismantled, safe!"
"Search the Vicinity for Explosive Packages!"
Inspector Megure also led the team to block off the Street Corner.
"Block off the Entrance of This Street, investigate whether Surveillance Room nearby has captured the Criminal's Appearance!"
"Yes!"
Five Child ran to the Front of Car.
"Was the Bomb really dismantled by Brother Chi?" Mitsuhiko turned his Head and asked the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team personnel who were Packing Up the Bomb beside him.
Ayumi looked at Chi Feichei smilingly, "So amazing!"
Genta let out a long sigh of relief, "Phew... we were worried to death just now!"
Conan turned his Head to See the Bomb, and discovered that there were some Tools simply pieced together from Things like Iron Wire and Plastic Sheet inside, still left in the places where they should be partitioned and fixed, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
It seems like this Fellow Chi Feichei used the Sundries he carried to dismantle the Bomb, very powerful!
Haibara Ai felt relieved in her Heart, it seemed like she had worried for nothing just now.
"Yes, don't worry, the Bomb won't Explode again," the Police Officer squatting Aside and handling the Bomb said with a smile to Comfort them, then looked up at Chi Feichei, "Although the Signs of Bomb Disposal can be seen to be a little amateurish, but to be able to dismantle this kind of Bomb by Oneself, are you Interested in coming to our Police Department Mobile Unit?"
Chi Feichei: "..."
This is a wonderful misunderstanding.
Conan: "..."
Where does this Fellow Chi Feichei look like a Police Officer?
"He's not a Police Officer," Inspector Megure walked forward with a dark Face, his Half-Moon Eyes glanced at Chi Feichei, "He's just a... Veterinarian... who has become a Detective's disciple, usually likes to wander around the Crime Scene, and has a bit too many hobbies... that's all!"
Conan saw Wataru Takagi and Ninzaburo Shiratori who had just been criticized and were standing together dejectedly, and could only force a smile.
It seems Inspector Megure is quite angry this time.
"Detective... Veterinarian..." The Police Officer from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team was stunned, and seriously looked at Chi Feichei, "Thank You very much this time, please still leave it to us Professionals to handle in the future!"
Chi Feichei: "..."
The speed of Face Changing is really fast.
"Inspector Megure, is the person who planted the Bomb this time really the Criminal from the Bombing Case seven years ago?" Conan asked.
"This is the Paper Strip pasted above the Windshield of Officer Shiratori's Car." Chi Feichei handed the Paper Strip to Inspector Megure.
Inspector Megure took the Paper Strip, seriously read it, and explained to Chi Feichei with a solemn Expression, "Seven Years Ago, our Police only announced the First Half of the Fax. If it is a Copycat Crime, it's impossible to be so Similar. It seems that the person who planted the Bomb this time is indeed the Thug from the Bombing Case three years ago."
Conan saw Inspector Megure's Hand holding the Paper Strip droop down, and leaned forward on tiptoes to Look, "Does the Meaning of this Warning mean that there are still Two Bombs now, one will Explode at Noon tomorrow, and one will Explode at 3 PM tomorrow Afternoon?"
"Ah?" Mitsuhiko was surprised, "There are still Two Bombs?"
"Correct," Inspector Megure nodded solemnly, "So our Police must find these Bombs before they Explode tomorrow!"
"Inspector Megure, then we'll go Search for Bombs in the Vicinity first," the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Member who had just handled the Bomb got up, picked up the Bag containing the Bomb, and still couldn't help but say hello to Chi Feichei, "If you are Interested in Bomb Defusal, you can Consider going to Police Academy!"
After Saying that, he waved his Hand and left.
Mitsuhiko said excitedly, "If Brother Chi goes to Police Academy, then the Metropolitan Police Department will be very powerful!"
Genta guessed, "He will definitely be able to become the Commissioner of Metropolitan Police soon!"
Inspector Megure: "..."
It took him several years to become a Police Inspector, and he's still stuck here, how could becoming the Commissioner of Metropolitan Police be so Easy?
However, with Chi Feichei's Ability, it is Possible that he will frequently make meritorious contributions and rise straight up... no, maybe he will go to the Police Department after Graduation.
But they can't poach this person, and they are also embarrassed to trick Chi Feichei into becoming a Police Officer.
The Shinchi Group's Only Son, who is so considerate to their Japanese Police, it seems a bit inappropriate to pull someone else's Only Son into danger.
Unless Chi Feichei insists Oneself...
Thinking, Inspector Megure Looked Towards Chi Feichei, "Brother Chi, if you are Interested..."
Silence.
Inspector Megure was stunned, and suddenly fell silent.
He almost forgot that Chi Feichei himself has not yet obtained the Proof of Cure from Aoyama Fourth Hospital...
Haibara Ai and Conan Realized and also fell silent.
Ayumi asked with Doubt, "What's Wrong?"
"To enter all judicial-related Department Work, you have to undergo Mental Health Assessment," Conan explained, "Only those who pass the Test can take up Positions like Police Officer and Prosecutor. Even Lawyers need to pass the Test to obtain a Graduation Certificate and Relevant Certificates."
Inspector Megure lowered his Head and didn't Look at Chi Feichei anymore.
This regulation is not wrong. For the judicial Department, Mental Health Assessment is necessary, and he can't Say anything.
"By the Way," Haibara Ai looked up and Asked Chi Feichei, "Have you not gone for a re-examination Recently? Nash, the economist who won the Nobel Prize, also recovered from Schizophrenia in his later years. If you have Time, I can Keep Company with you for a re-examination, maybe you have already Recovered."
Conan nodded, from the beginning of knowing him, Chi Feichei has not shown any Performance of harming Others or Oneself, and he is quite nice to them.
If it is Said that Chi Feichei at that Time occasionally gave him the Feeling of being isolated from the World, then now it is much better. Unconsciously, Chi Feichei Seemingly has integrated into the World and everyone, and is developing in a good Direction in every way. If he can get a Proof of Cure, it would also be a good thing, and many Things can be more convenient.
"I'll talk about it when I have time." Chi Feichei did not agree.
He Don't Want To be dragged to do another Inspection, and if any Problem is detected, he might be Required to be hospitalized for Treatment again.
That kind of Life where people are Staring at him all the time and there is no personal space at all, for him, who regards Secrets as an Umbrella, recalling it would give him a Feeling of suffocation.
To try again, he might really go crazy.
Haibara Ai nodded, without forcing it.
She remembered that when she looked at Chi Feichei's Diagnosis Report, it Said that Chi Feichei's Situation was very complicated. The condition of Multiple Personalities did not appear, but it did not mean that other Problems were also Solved.
Moreover, this kind of Disease is difficult to Say clearly what counts as Recovery, and it is Possible to relapse, and the Impact on Life is already unavoidable.
As Long As it is developing in a good Direction, then not checking is fine.
"In short, let's still handle this Case!" Inspector Megure Looked Towards the Paper Strip in his Hand, Feeling even more heavy-hearted, and looked at Chi Feichei with a solemn Expression, "Our Police have relied on Brother Chi to Help a lot in the past, and this time is the Same. If you have any View, you can tell me directly, and I will also take it seriously!"
"I know." Chi Feichei Said.
He is really okay.
Not to mention affecting his Mood, this Matter has not had much Impact on his Life. Speaking of which, he is already an Advisor to the Police Department.
However, if he Says he is okay, he will be Suspected of being brave and Comforting Others, and the Matter of the Police Department cannot be Said.
...
The Police began to Investigate the Places where Bombs might be placed. The Junior Detective League also did not Intention to go back, Called Doctor Agasa to Help Lie to their Parents, and sat in the Police Car, Following and running around everywhere.
By Night, nothing was gained.
Chi Feichei and Wataru Takagi took five Child out for Dinner.
Taking advantage of the Opening of Dinner, Wataru Takagi spoke about the Reason for the Criminal's Resentment towards the Police.
Seven Years Ago, two Criminal placed Bombs in two apartment buildings in Beito Town, Requesting the Police to provide 1 Billion Yen, and not to allow Evacuate Residents, Otherwise Detonate Bomb.
After the Police Gave Money, the two Criminal Escape by Car, but Thirty Minutes Later, the Police received another Phone Call Made by one of the Criminals...
"At that time, he Asked 'Why Hasn't Timer Stopped', Probably Criminal Misunderstood Due to TV Rebroadcast," Wataru Takagi Said, "The Police thought this was a Good Opportunity to Arrest Him, so they Intentionally Kept Talking to Him, Found Phone Booth Address where he Made the Phone Call, and Successfully Found Criminal in Phone Booth, but Unfortunately, he was Killed by Car During Hasty Escape..."
(End of Chapter)
"Why would the Police know it's another Thug retaliating?" Conan asked curiously.
"Because the Timer that had originally stopped started ticking again, detonating the Bomb, and even implicated the members of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team who were confidently defusing the Bomb at the time. The Police immediately investigated the Residence of the deceased Thug and learned that he shared a rental with a Friend. By the time the Police arrived, the person had already left," Wataru Takagi explained. "At that time, I hadn't joined the Metropolitan Police Department yet, but the Seniors all felt that the Thug's Accomplice probably misunderstood, thinking that the Police were releasing false information and setting a Trap to trick his Companion into returning, and had even caused his Companion's death."
"Wouldn't that be like a thief crying 'stop thief'?" Mitsuhiko asked.
"Yeah," Wataru Takagi looked at Chi Feichei, who was silently eating Noodles with his head down. "Today, Mr. Chi and we outsmarted the other party again. If the Thug is observing nearby, he should also know that we defused the Bomb and deployed Police force Ambush around here. Moreover, we didn't find the Thug and let him escape. He might retaliate against Mr. Chi because of this, so Inspector Megure told me to definitely protect Mr. Chi!"
"What about Officer Shiratori's side?" Conan asked.
"No need to worry," Wataru Takagi said with a smile. "Officer Shiratori will stay at the Metropolitan Police Department to be responsible for directing the Search Command and summarizing information from all Search Command routes."
Chi Feichei didn't participate in the discussion the whole time, unhurriedly finished his Ramen, put down his Chopsticks, and got up. "You guys eat, I'm going out for a Cigarette."
"Huh?"
Wataru Takagi stood up as well.
"Just at the Entrance."
Chi Feichei left his seat and went out the Door.
Wataru Takagi watched Chi Feichei go out the Door and noticed that Chi Feichei was just standing at the Entrance. He hesitated for a moment, then withdrew his gaze and continued eating Noodles.
After all, Chi Feichei isn't a Criminal. He can't just stare at him like he's staring at a Criminal, right? Being at the Entrance should be fine...
Outside the Door, Chi Feichei lowered his head to light a Cigarette and looked at the Car that Wataru Takagi had parked Roadside.
His Car was parked at the Metropolitan Police Department. He had been riding in Wataru Takagi's Car with the Children all the way here.
Wataru Takagi was doing it for convenient Protection. He didn't want to see his Car Explode again.
When getting out of the Car, he intentionally went from the Passenger Seat to the Car Rear, then to the Driver's Seat to enter the Noodle Shop, not going around from the Front of Car. It looked like just a personal habit of getting out of the Car, but at that time, he sprinkled the Chalk Dust from his Outerwear Pocket along the Car Door of the Car in a Circle.
Near the Car Door, there was not only Chalk Dust, but also some fine Paper Scraps. Thinking of the Famous Detective who had been tearing up his Detective Manual all the way, he knew it was that Kid Conan who did it.
It seems Conan also thinks the Thug will retaliate against him.
Special period, must be careful. Facts also prove that being careful is not wrong.
On the Ground near the Front Car Door, there were large patches of Chalk Dust that had been wiped, and the Paper Scraps were also unnaturally gathered together, not like they were blown by the Wind, but more like...
Someone took advantage of the Opening while they went to eat, and from the Passenger Seat side, drilled under the Car, did something, or maybe left some Gift.
"Master, the Bomb is under the Front Seat of the Car, under the Passenger Seat," Hissashi, who was hiding under his Clothes, said. "There seems to be a String... no, two Strings, connected to the Undercarriage of the Car. It's far away, a bit hard to see clearly."
Chi Feichei didn't rush forward. He smoked his Cigarette and looked at the Sky around him.
"Caw!"
On the Roadside across the Street, the Crow that had been following the Thug called out. It realized that its position was a bit dim, and Chi Feichei might not be able to see its dark self clearly. It flapped its Wings and flew a little higher, letting the Light from the Streetside Shop illuminate itself, then landed again, repeating three times.
"Caw!"
"Caw!"
Chi Feichei glanced at it before withdrawing his Line of Sight, indicating that he Saw it. He smoked his Cigarette and looked at Wataru Takagi's Car again, his Gaze pausing for two seconds at the Sewer Manhole next to the Car Rear wheel.
The Bomb is under the Front Seat of the Car, probably with an Electricity ignition device added, linked to the Car Battery of the Car, but based on the Style of that Thug making Bombs, it's estimated that there are also Electronic Detonator and other devices.
The Light under the Car is too dark, and the Activity Space is narrow. To defuse the Bomb, one can only lie down and turn their head sideways to start from the side of the Bomb, very Troublesome...
Chi Feichei turned his Head and found that the Junior Detective League and Wataru Takagi were eating while looking at the Cipher Paper printed with the Bomb Threat and discussing it. It was estimated that they would still eat for more than ten minutes. He threw the Cigarette he had smoked halfway to his Foot. "Police Officer Takagi, I'm going to browse the Street Corner Convenience Store. You guys come find me later."
"Huh?" Wataru Takagi in the Shop turned his Head. "Okay..."
Chi Feichei went to the Convenience Store, bought some Tools and Conductive Wire that were more convenient for Bomb Defusal, turned around and entered the Alley Entrance, and opened the Sewer Manhole.
With that bottle of Chemicals, he can Challenge it.
...
On the Roadside across the Street, the Thug sat in a Car, watching Chi Feichei go out for a Cigarette and then go to the Convenience Store, desperately suppressing the excitement in his Heart.
Although that Convenience Store was in his Blind Spot, blocked by the Car parked behind, people will always come back and Get On The Bus. It's worth the Expectation.
Those two bastard Police Officers will definitely turn into Ash!
As for those five Kids, they can only be considered unlucky...
The Sewer Manhole cover next to the Car Rear wheel of Wataru Takagi's Car moved and was slowly lifted, without attracting the Thug's attention.
Chi Feichei lifted the Manhole, moved out sideways, lay down on the Undercarriage, then gently put down the Manhole, and crawled to the side of that dark box-shaped object, took out a Capsule from his Pocket and swallowed it.
There were no Night Vision Goggles for sale in that Convenience Store, but Hissashi's Snakeskin is more convenient than Night Vision Goggles.
After waiting for a few seconds, Chi Feichei closed his Eyes, and a World composed of color blocks appeared in his mind.
Bomb, the heating Electronics structure inside the Bomb, the Class Path with lower temperature, Car, the Situation outside the Car, every move of Wataru Takagi and the five Children in the Ramen Shop...
Steady, start Bomb Defusal.
"South, South Beika Station?!"
In the Ramen Shop, Wataru Takagi looked at Haibara Ai in surprise.
"Correct," Haibara Ai pointed to the Map placed on the Table. "In that Incident three years ago, the Locations where the Bombs were placed were the Ferris Wheel in Beihu Town and Mihu Central Hospital. The intersection point of the extension lines drawn from these two Places is at South Beika Station."
Conan felt a little melancholy in his Heart.
The disaster-ridden Beihu Town, that Fellow Chi Feichei is really too much of a Plague God.
Wataru Takagi looked at the Map, a little hesitant. "But, that's just barely explaining Extra Innings as extension lines..."
"No," Conan regained his senses. He still supported Haibara Ai's Inference. "Since it's a Station, that means there are Countermeasures inside."
"I see!" Mitsuhiko Realize. "Then the Countermeasures in the Cipher refers to the Countermeasures at the place where the railway and the Road intersect."
Haibara Ai looked at the copied Cipher Paper. "'Steel Batting Cage' corresponds to Train."
Conan stroked his chin. "Then, 'blood-stained Pitcher's Mound' should refer to a Train with a red car body."
Wataru Takagi quickly took out his Mobile Phone. "I'll notify Officer Sato right away!"
Phone Communication.
Learning that Sato Miwako and other Police Officers who were Searching Outside had already rushed over, the six people didn't dawdle either, quickly finished their Ramen, paid the bill, and went out the Door.
Haibara Ai lowered her head and pondered, always feeling like something was missing.
Missing someone who is good at deciphering Ciphers.
Right, Brother Hichiji has seen the Cipher for so long and hasn't said anything. Is it because he's not good at metaphorical and figurative Ciphers, or...
"Then you guys go to the Street Corner Convenience Store to tell Mr. Chi," Wataru Takagi took out the Car Key. "I'll drive the Car over there to wait for you..."
"Wait!" Conan stood in front of Wataru Takagi, staring at the Paper Scraps around the Car.
He knew the Chalk Dust was sprinkled by Chi Feichei. Now, not only is there a Trace of the Chalk Dust being wiped, but the Paper Scraps he threw were also moved.
That kind of Trace is... someone has been near the Car, and even drilled under the Undercarriage!
"Wh-What's Wrong?" Mitsuhiko was startled by Conan's Reaction.
Haibara Ai looked over, discovered the Traces on the Ground, and immediately Realize. Two people had used Tricks when getting out of the Car to prevent Bombs from being installed. Without much thought, she could also know which two people did it.
"Huh?"
The next second, Conan, who was Staring at the Car, was Be Stunned.
Hissashi, biting a Note, crawled out from under the Car, raised his Head and Looked at A Group of People, and crawled along the Shadow of the Sidewalk and Driveway to the Foot of A Group of People.
Conan Step Forward to pick up the Paper Strip. After Seeing the content inside, his Pupil shrank.
Haibara Ai also Step Forward, picked up Hissashi, and glanced at the Paper Strip in Conan's Hand.
"Hissashi?" Ayumi Step Forward in Doubt. "How did it run here?"
"Probably sneaked away again," Conan clenched the Paper Strip in his Hand, turned his Head to look at Wataru Takagi and Genta, Ayumi, and Mitsuhiko who were looking at him in Doubt, and smiled Acting Cute. "I think it's Better for everyone to Go Together to the Convenience Store to find Brother Chi, Police Officer Takagi. Aren't you still going to protect Brother Chi? It's Better not to Act Alone casually, right."
"Makes Sense..." Wataru Takagi Scratch Head, always feeling that something was a bit wrong, but he was still dragged by Conan towards the Street Corner Convenience Store.
The Thug who was Observing in the dark was extremely unhappy.
What are These People dawdling about? Why are they going to the Convenience Store again?
So much trouble!
A Group of People arrived at the Convenience Store. Wataru Takagi looked up and looked around. "Weird, Mr. Chi isn't here."
Conan Realized a Possibility, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly. He Go To the shelf, and after waiting for the others to follow, he pulled Wataru Takagi's Hem, signaling Wataru Takagi to squat down.
"Conan?" Wataru Takagi squatted down in Doubt.
Conan leaned closer to Wataru Takagi, and said with Half-Moon Eyes, "He might have gone to defuse the Bomb again..."
"Bom..." Wataru Takagi just Spoke Out in surprise, but Conan covered his mouth.
Haibara Ai also quickly covered Genta's mouth.
"Ugh..." Genta let out a muffled sound.
"Shhh..." Conan Took Out the Paper Strip he had Taken Out from Hissashi earlier. "Hissashi just crawled out from under the Car, and was still biting this in his mouth."
A Sentence was written on the Paper Strip. It could be seen that it was Chi Feichei's Handwriting, but the Handwriting was messy and crookedly arranged, seemingly written hastily in an Environment with poor Light.
[Leave first, Thugs may be nearby, there's a Bomb under the Car, and this time there's also a Bug.]
Mitsuhiko Looked Outside the Convenience Store, lowered his voice a bit nervously. "Could it be that the Thug has placed a Bomb under the Car again?"
"Then is Brother Chi under the Car?" Ayumi Said.
Conan Nodded. "It can be Confirm that there is a Bug in the Bomb, and Hissashi came out from under the Undercarriage again. He should be trying to Bomb Defusal, right."
Genta Speechless muttered, "Always telling us not to Act Alone, but he himself is Acting Alone..."
Haibara Ai hugged Hissashi and Analysis. "The Bomb hasn't Exploded, indicating that the Thug still doesn't know that Brother Hichiji is Bomb Defusal. No Matter whether the Thug is Observing nearby or not, we can't Act Rashly, and even more so, we can't Approach the Car, especially Police Officer Takagi. You are definitely one of the Thug's targets for Retaliation. Once you Approach the Car, it's very Possible that you will cause the Thug to Detonate Bomb In Advance."
"That..." Ayumi pointed to the Paper Strip in Conan's Hand. "Conan, there seems to be Character on the back too."
Conan flipped the Paper Strip over in Doubt, looking at the equally messy Handwriting on it.
[Today's Question: Will a person fall into the same Pitfall twice?]
A Group of People squatted together, huddled together to Look.
"Is it saying that this time's Thug is more cunning?" Genta asked.
"No," Conan said with Black Lines on Forehead. "Brother Chi Means, to let Inspector Megure bring a team to Ambush again..."
(End of Chapter)