Phantom Thief of Heart!but conan

Chapter 818 Conan Finally Smells Onions
"He just left like that without asking you a few more questions?"

Zhu Fu Jingguang waited until Ireland's back completely disappeared at the end of the road. After confirming that their conversation would not be heard by others, he could no longer hold back his laughter. He asked Tang Ze while chuckling.

"Why ask? Anyway, I made my attitude clear from the beginning. I won't answer him even if he asks me, so he just shut up." Tang Ze shrugged, rubbed his hair twice, and completely broke away from the state of acting. "I guess he has prepared several scripts in his mind."

"You won't provide him with any help or resources?" Zhu Fujingguang felt quite surprised when he saw Tang Ze's attitude of letting his tools run wild.

Although it was not obvious on his face, Zhu Fu Jingguang could vaguely feel that although Tang Ze was the youngest in the Phantom Thieves, he often had an overly worried parental mentality. Tang Ze was never stingy in sharing his abilities and wealth with the members of the Phantom Thieves and friends in need.

Thinking back, even though he had just woken up and hadn't yet decided whether to join the Phantom Thieves, Tang Ze took the initiative to provide him with sufficient ammunition, equipment and supplies as he was preparing to go out.

When he returned to the base and opened the piano case, he unexpectedly found hundreds of thousands of yen in cash...

Now Ireland has clearly joined Tang Ze's team. Even if he is unaware of the truth, he can be considered a subordinate to some extent. Tang Ze's almost indifferent attitude of letting things fend for themselves is quite rare.

"He has managed to stay in the organization until today, so he must have the ability to find a way out for himself." Tang Ze withdrew his gaze indifferently and walked towards the car. "Let him take care of Kiharakawa first, and then come and talk to me about his salary."

Although Kiharakawa is in collusion with the organization, he himself is just an ordinary doctor who is powerless.

If Ireland can't even handle such a role, then the damn outsider Tang Ze won't bother to save him.

What Tang Ze needs is a tool who knows the organization inside and out and can help cause trouble, but not a stupid teammate who requires him to be distracted to take care of him.

"What about my question, have you figured out how to fool him? Well, have you explained it?" Seeing that Tang Ze seemed to have a plan in mind, Zhu Fu Jingguang couldn't help but be curious.

Morobushi Kagemitsu, who was a Scottish whisky, died three years ago. His resurrection is an absolute secret and taboo. Not only the organization, but even if the Japanese public security department knew about it, it would be a earth-shaking event.

So he did not cover his face in front of Ireland and revealed that he was still alive. This must have been something he had discussed with Tang Ze.

"There's no need to explain it to him. He can interpret it however he wants." Tang Ze shrugged indifferently. "He might think that this is a sign that there is a bigger force behind Kumail. It's fine if he wants to think so."

Three years ago, although Hoshikawa Teru, who was theoretically from the organization, was working for the organization at the time, there was no way he could have known and intervened in the death of Morobushi Keimitsu at that time.

Tang Ze let him appear, and then connected him with Miyano Shiho, who Ireland saw as soon as he opened his eyes, mainly to ensure that it could have a sufficient impact on Ireland's worldview and give him a vague impression that "many people around Kumail are dead and traitors in the organization."

When he wakes up and feels his injuries healing quickly, he will naturally understand everything.

In fact, there is no black technology at all. Although Haibara Ai, who is still adding points to the pharmaceutical technology tree, has indeed produced a lot of recovery potions with good effects, the effects are not so immediate. Most of them were taken away by the group's kings to the subway as consumables.

His injuries were caused by Noah and Tangze giving him some blood-recovering items after he was dragged to the cognitive world and then dragged back to Hard Milk.

Because of this, even though his HP bar was full, since the wound was formed in reality and the cognition was fixed, the open wound on the surface remained intact. This was why Ireland still felt the pain of the wound.

If Ireland firmly believes that there is a deeper power behind them, then they might be more confident when they go out to cause trouble for the organization.

Zhu Fu Jingguang glanced sideways, looked at Tang Ze's relaxed expression for a while, then silently withdrew his gaze.

Considering the forces Tang Ze can mobilize, well, how can it not be considered a huge force?

After politely declining the gift from the youngest daughter of the Masuyama family, the two of them got back into the car.

"Your brother is fine." Tang Ze said after sitting in the passenger seat.

"Huh?" Zhu Fu Jingguang didn't understand why he suddenly said this without any context. His hand reaching for the steering wheel paused and he looked at him in confusion.

"You hesitated several times, didn't you want to ask this? Last night, when I went up, I specifically checked the police officers attacked by the Irish." Tang Ze took off his khaki jacket and put on his blue school uniform, chatting casually, "The attack happened suddenly, but he was still sensible, and the police officers were not hurt."

Zhufu Gaoming was already on guard against Adachi Toru and stood farther away from Ireland, so when he fell down, there were other people around him acting as cushions, and he didn't even get a bruise on his body, so he was very safe.

"...I know." Zhu Fu Jingguang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but he still thanked him sincerely, "Thank you for your concern."

Tang Ze, who was rushing upstairs to rescue Ireland at that time, was still able to carefully check Zhu Fu Gaoming's injuries. This must be because he took everyone's relationship into consideration and paid extra attention.

He said that Tang Ze was always worrying for no reason.

I really should talk to Ling and teach him a lesson. The leader is responsible for direction and planning, not for protecting all members and being everyone's parent...

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After a thrilling night, it was not only Ireland who experienced a major turning point in his life who couldn't calm down for a long time, but also Conan who witnessed half of the truth at the scene.

In his mind, he kept replaying the scene of Ireland being shot and falling to the ground, the scene of Goro Akechi walking through the darkness into the light of the helicopter, and the scene of two people risking their lives to complete the scam in front of Gin in order to protect him, a third party that should not exist...

How's Ireland, is it dead?

Where was his body? How did Goro Akechi deal with it? Why didn’t the police even notice his existence?

As for Gin, is there any news about the crashed helicopter being tracked down? How did the organization mobilize such powerful firepower from armed helicopters in Tokyo?
Questions kept popping up in his mind one after another. Conan, who had already been taking statements on the case on the tower until very late, had to ask for leave the next day.

With bloodshot eyes and lack of sleep, he is really not suitable to go to school to scare the kids.

"I understand your troubles, Kudo. We are the same kind of people. We will definitely be unwilling to get no answers to so many puzzles. However, I think your emotions are too volatile because of what happened last night." After listening to his description, Hattori Heiji did not follow his thoughts and answer, but proposed another direction, "Don't you think that at this time, there are actually other people you should ask?"

"Do you mean……?"

"Your group of elusive phantom thief friends." Hattori Heiji pushed Toyama Kazuha, who came closer to listen to who he was talking to on the phone, a little further away. "In the entire process of this case, they had no sense of existence at all, as if they didn't pay any attention to or participate in the whole case. But you also know that this is absolutely impossible."

This serial murder case spans multiple counties and is of a serious nature. The people involved are related to the organization and also involve Kiharakawa, a psychologist who has ill intentions towards Karasawa. It is completely within the range of intervention of the Phantom Thieves.

However, they went against their high profile style and remained silent throughout the whole process, only revealing at the very end that they had saved Shindou Sumire who was almost killed...

Detectives with a keen sense of smell know that at times like this, what they didn't do is more important than what they did.

"Do you think there might still be a chance to find that list?" Conan came to his senses after he said that and turned over and climbed up from the sofa.

Yes, this is a good time to confront the organization head-on.

Ireland has set such a big target on Beika Town. Even if Ireland does not take the initiative to cause trouble, the Phantom Thieves will not let go of a target that has come to their doorstep. How is it possible that they really do nothing?
"You should have a good talk with them now." Hattori Heiji turned around and sat on the windowsill. "The complete disappearance of that person is also questionable."

But this kind of thing has happened to the Phantom Thieves many times. Hattori Heiji, who has witnessed the Joker's peculiarities with his own eyes, inexplicably feels that since magicians can perform the task of making living people come alive, the Phantom Thief of Hearts may be able to do it as well.

"A guy who claims to change the world won't miss such a romantic night of Tanabata." Hattori Heiji teased. Conan finally got out of his depressed mood and quickly hung up the phone. It seemed that he was going to ask what was going on. Hattori Heiji shook his head and walked back to his table.

"Who were you talking to on the phone just now? Something about 'romance' and 'Qixi Festival'..." Yuanshan Heye took advantage of the opportunity and walked over to his desk. "Where did you go when you suddenly asked for leave yesterday? You haven't answered me yet!"

High school detectives skip classes and investigate things because of various sudden emergencies, ignoring their studies. Not only Toyama Kazuha, but even their teachers are used to it.

However, yesterday was a sensitive day after all, it was Chinese Valentine’s Day…

Yuanshan and Ye Suan thought sadly that the fireworks display plan had been ruined.

"Kudo, it's Kudo, who else could it be." Hattori Heiji rolled his eyes, "Kudo was showing off to me that he and his girlfriend went to the Toudou Tower to spend an unforgettable Tanabata night."

"Oh..." Yuanshan Heye nodded and relaxed a little. Thinking of Mao Lilan, he couldn't help but feel sour again, "They are progressing so fast?"

They have already developed to the point where they can go out together to watch the stars and enjoy the lanterns on Valentine's Day... Last time, Xiaolan said that there was no movement between her and Kudo. It turned out that she was just shy!
"Yeah, my heart is beating so fast. It's dokidoki's Tanabata night..." Hattori Heiji said meaningfully.

Conan, whose heart had been beating fast all night, hurriedly changed his clothes and ran downstairs. He saw the sign of Polo Cafe, thought about it, and was about to kindly remind Tang Ze about what happened yesterday, when he saw a familiar person walking out of the cafe.

Seeing his appearance clearly, Conan couldn't help but widen his eyes.

It’s Kousuke Mizutani, why is he here?

"Thank you. If it weren't for your advice, I might have really done something stupid." Without noticing the shocked little kid, Mizutani Kosuke stood in front of the cafe and bowed sincerely to Tang Ze who sent him out, "Thank you for your help."

After successfully clearing himself of the suspicion of murder and being released after the next interrogation and testimony process, Mizutani Hirosuke also did not get a good rest last night.

He was aware of Tang Ze's identity and felt uneasy. He couldn't let it go no matter what. Finally, he simply followed the address Tang Ze left him and found Polo Cafe.

Before going to the door, he was even prepared that the address Tang Ze gave was just a fake and he might not be able to find the person at all.

"You are exaggerating, Mizutani-kun. Other people's persuasion is only auxiliary. If you don't want to leave and don't have the intention to break free, it's useless for others to talk to you." Tang Ze smiled at him gently, and also heard the implication of Mizutani Kousuke's hesitation.

The phantom thief he was wary of would never change his name or surname. He would not become suspicious or even have strange thoughts just because someone he had helped discovered his identity.

A guy with a bad heart will never have the chance to be rescued by him from the beginning. Tang Ze is confident in his ability to judge people.

"No, it's not just this." Mizutani Kousuke stood up and looked deeply at Tang Ze's childish face.

When it was confirmed that Motokami Kazuki's mental state was indeed abnormal and that his murderous intent towards him was stronger than towards other people, Mizutani Kousuke vaguely guessed the reason why Karasawa came to contact him.

That was not only spiritual comfort, but also to protect his safety and prevent Motokami and Shu from doing more irrational things when they lost control.

"Are you talking about introducing me to a job?" Tang Ze asked knowingly, "Then you shouldn't thank me. I just provided you with an interview opportunity. Getting the offer is the result of your hard work."

"...No, it means a lot to me." Mizutani Kousuke shook his head seriously and bowed to Tang Ze again, "Thank you so much, Tang Ze-kun."

After Karasawa refused again and Mizutani Kousuke finally left, Conan, who had subconsciously hidden behind a chair, walked out in amazement.

"Did you introduce a job to him?" Conan pointed at Mizutani Kosuke's departing back with a strange look on his face.

Conan, who had known Tang Ze for a long time and thought he was most familiar with Tang Ze, finally felt a hint of subtlety at this moment.

Hattori Heiji was right, the Phantom Thieves' presence in this case was indeed too weak.

In contrast, Tang Ze's presence is a bit too strong.

From the time Kogoro Mori received the commission to the time the case came to a close, after careful counting, it turned out that all of them had some connection with Karasawa in some way.

The case file was obtained by Karasawa and Takagi Wataru, and Adachi Toru himself is a person who is highly related to Karasawa;
Putting aside the process of the investigation, when the suspected suspect appeared in Beika Town, it was Karasawa who coincidentally appeared at the arrest scene and saved the suspect's girlfriend;
Goro Akechi, the person who provided the organization with key intelligence, was provided to him by Karasawa on his own initiative. Now, one of the suspects most closely related to the case actually had a connection with Karasawa...

This sense of presence that runs through the entire thing seems to be unable to be summarized by a simple accident constitution.

"Yes, you know the job. It's Sonoko's foundation." Facing Conan's flickering surprised gaze, Tang Ze explained calmly, "Mizutani Kosuke and I met on a message board related to fire victims. He is a kind person who can empathize with other people's situations. I think he will be able to do the work of a volunteer. If he hadn't come to me today, I wouldn't have known that he was actually related to the case you are investigating."

While answering like this, Tang Ze actually felt a little relieved in his heart.

Finally, finally, Conan had some subtle doubts about his identity. It was not easy.

It's not that it's not easy for him, it's Conan.

Because Tang Ze's timing of appearance was too good, his background was too perfect, and he had the support of many red team members, in Conan's view, his status was already the highest in the field. Now, things have developed to a situation where even if Tang Ze wants to actively hint at something, Conan can only imagine in other directions.

In this situation, it would be somewhat embarrassing if Tang Ze really took off his vest and said, "I'm going to reveal my cards. I won't pretend anymore. I still have a lot of skin to show."

If possible, he still hopes that the vest can land softly, and not fall off too hard, ending up in the current situation for him and Toru Amuro.

It's really tiring to have to find several microphones to say something.

Although he was complaining in his heart, Tang Ze turned his head and glanced at Zhu Fu Jingguang who was sitting at the bar and handing over the memory card to Amuro Toru. He cleared his throat and regained his attention.

Having said that, it is still impossible for him to take the initiative to admit that he has been exposed!
"I see..." Conan nodded thoughtfully and looked at Tang Ze's bag carefully.

There, next to the rag doll hanging on the bag, there was a pendant that had appeared at some point. The pendant was decorated with the Big Dipper and the North Star. It was very delicately designed and looked very familiar to him.

Hmm, the end of cognitive science... the power to make your wishes come true...

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"'Cognitive psychologist', 'Senior expert in psychology'?" Ireland flipped through the business card in his hand, carefully read the two lines of titles, and sneered, "You really know how to flatter yourself."

He turned his head and looked at Kiharakawa, who was bound hand and foot and terrified in a chair, grinned, roughly grabbed a pair of scissors, and cut off a large lock of his curly and fluffy black hair.

Looking at the completely different colored hair roots revealed under the broken hair, Ireland snorted with disdain again.

"He's a self-deceiving fellow."

(End of this chapter)