Detective Conan: The System Takes Me to Zero's World

Chapter 194: Undercurrents before the Opening Ceremony of the World Congress

Okiya Subaru's gaze became deep, like a bottomless pool. The siblings listened to every word coming from the receiver.

After a while, Subaru Okiya turned off the receiver, his tone serious. "The company that stopped sponsoring has attracted unanimous condemnation from all over the United States."

Conan's fingers slid across the screen of his phone, his eyes never leaving it. "They gave in to terrorism, and the public will not easily forgive them. Also, I checked the FBI director at the time, and it turned out to be this person." After saying that, he pointed the screen of his phone at Subaru Okiya.

Kudo Yuki took a quick glance and saw the following words clearly written on the screen:

Alan Mackenzie, an American lawyer, is currently the president of the International World Sports Association and is 64 years old.

Subaru Okiya said as he drove and looked ahead, "Alan Mackenzie, at that time he was considered a candidate for the next president."

"Yes, he is now the president of the World Sports Association and will be here soon."

"Do you care about him?"

"That's right. After all, a similar incident happened in the United States 11 years ago."

"It was a copycat crime of a case from 15 years ago."

"I checked again, Mr. Alan, who was also the FBI director at the time."

"However, before anyone died in that case, the FBI arrested the suspect. He not only admitted to imitating the crime four years ago, but also confessed that he was an accomplice. The FBI believes that the incident happening here is a further imitation of these two cases."

"The first incident this time targeted senior executives of the sugar industry, and the second incident targeted senior executives of the conglomerate, just like 15 years ago."

"Based on this, the third target should be the senior executives of the automobile manufacturing company. Thank you, little brother."

The car continued to move forward and brought the siblings to the Maori Detective Agency.

Meanwhile, Mao Lilan ran into an acquaintance on her way home. She tried to recall: "Is there a guest looking for Dad? Oh, I think I've seen that person before somewhere."

When the brother and sister arrived at the Mouri Detective Agency, Mouri Ran told them what had happened in detail.

Conan searched the Internet, "Mr. John Foyd is the chairman and CEO of Capital Code Corporation. He has appeared frequently in various media recently and is a celebrity."

"Dad received a big shot of this level."

Kudo Yuki pondered carefully: "The so-called Capital Code is a subsidiary established after the British car manufacturer Code acquired the previously bankrupt Takara Motors."

Conan suddenly realized: "The next target may be him."

"After discovering that President Suzuki was missing, that person's panic, the questioning in the infirmary after President Suzuki was found, and his reaction of eavesdropping at the door were all very suspicious."

After saying this, Conan's eyes fixed and he fell into deep thought. "Indeed, his various behaviors are not like those of an ordinary bystander."

Inside the Beido Zunhao Hotel, Sera Masumi opened the door and walked in, saying as he changed his shoes, "I'm back."

Akai Mari sat on the sofa, her face slightly pale, and she coughed as she spoke: "Majun, I got the ticket for the target maglev train."

Sera Masumi walked over quickly and took the ticket. "As expected of a mom, you're quick. By the way, I just heard from Xiaolan that Conan and the others are also going to take the maglev train."

"The little boy?"

At this moment, Sera Masumi's phone suddenly rang. She took her phone out of her pocket and glanced at the caller ID: "It's Brother Ji."

She sat on the bed and pressed the answer button: "Hello, Brother Ji, what's going on?"

"It's like this. I have to go to Nagoya for work on July 7th, so I wanted to ask you what souvenirs you would like."

"Was Brother Ji also in Nagoya that day?"

"Majun is here too. This is a rare opportunity, so let's meet in Nagoya and contact each other after we get there."

"Wait a minute, Brother Ji, I don't have time to meet you in Nagoya."

"Hang up first."

Sera Masumi put down her phone helplessly and turned to look at Akai Mari: "Mom, Ji-ge said he will go to Nagoya for work on July 7th, and he also said he wanted to meet, but I don't have time."

"Don't worry about him for now, and focus on completing our mission."

On this side, Kudo Yuki dialed the phone and said in a cheerful tone: "Hello, Enomoto, please help pack 4 copies of the latest new dishes and send them to the Mori Detective Agency, please!"

Azusa Enomoto appeared at the door of the Mori Detective Agency with a lunch box in her hand. She placed the lunch box on the table and turned to leave.

Mao Lilan was puzzled, "Ms. Xiaozi, is there something urgent? You left in such a hurry."

As Azusa Enomoto walked out quickly, she turned back and said, "I've been busy in the store lately, and the boss specifically told me to double my salary during this period."

After that, she turned her gaze to Kudo Yuki, "Boss, I'll be busy now."

Conan was sitting on the sofa. Hearing this, he turned his head and looked at Kudo Yuki, "Sister, where is Mr. Amuro?"

Kudo Yuki shrugged, "Even if Toru is busy, we can't underestimate Enomoto's hard work."

Seeing that Maori Kogoro had not come out of the room yet, Conan went to Maori Ran. He raised his head slightly and whispered: "Xiao Ran, can I turn on the TV and watch the news?"

Mao Lilan first looked around and found that there was no one else. Then she looked at Conan with a smile and said, "Sure, Shinichi."

After saying this, Kogoro Mouri walked out of the room.

Conan picked up the remote control and turned on the TV. He sat on the sofa and watched the news on TV:

The long-awaited report on the vacuum superconducting maglev train has finally been completed. Moreover, because the train's running speed is almost as fast as a pistol bullet, it is also known as the "capital bullet" in the world.

Mao Lilan's eyes lit up: "That's amazing, we are going to go ride it."

At this moment, the newspaper in Kogoro Mouri's hand fell to the ground with a "pop", and his whole body seemed to be frozen.

"Dad, are you okay?"

Maori Kogoro came back to his senses, "Xiaolan, sit down. Kid, turn off the TV."

Maori Kogoro picked up the newspaper and realized that Kudo Yuki was also here. He coughed lightly to cover up his embarrassment: "Are you going to take the maglev train?"

"What's wrong with us going to sit down?

"When do we go to sit?"

"On the first day, the opening ceremony of the Capital World Sports Arena."

"what!"

Conan's expression changed, and he got to the point: "Uncle, Mr. John is not going to take the maglev train as well, right? So Mr. John is here to entrust you with something?"

Kogoro Mouri turned his head to the side, closed his mouth and said nothing.

"Dad, what's going on?"

"Uncle, my friend will also take the maglev train. If anything dangerous happens..."

Maori Kogoro subconsciously slammed his fists on the table, "No, it shouldn't be that dangerous, that's what I think. After all, the two people who were kidnapped before returned safely."

"That is to say, there is a possibility that Mr. John was kidnapped on the maglev train this time."

Mao Lilan took out her cell phone from her pocket and said, "That's bad. We have to notify the police."

"Wait." Maori Kogoro immediately reached out and grabbed his daughter's wrist, "I promised the client not to tell the police about this."

"Is now the time to say that?"

"Those two people were kidnapped, probably because of President John."

Seeing that the father and daughter were still competing secretly, Kudo Yuki walked forward and used her skillful strength to gently loosen the wrist that was held by Mouri Kogoro on Mouri Ran's wrist.

"Mr. Maori, Xiaolan is also worried about everyone's safety. Let's discuss what to do."

Maori Kogoro clasped his hands and said, "He said it himself. He got drunk in the bar before and accidentally told the male guest next to him that he played golf with President Mitsutsuka and that President Suzuki attended the banquet.

If, if this matter were to be made public, his company’s reputation would definitely be damaged.”

Mao Lilan was puzzled: "Has the reputation been damaged?"

"Nowadays, even strangers with no vested interests will form gangs and pursue those who are their enemies."

"So he came to ask dad for help?

"Yes, he asked me to investigate whether this incident was his fault, and asked me not to alert the police before I find out the truth. I'm going to the bathroom." With that, Kogoro Mouri turned and walked into the bathroom, then closed the door.

Mao Lilan looked at the siblings, her face full of worry: "Sister Xue, Shinichi, we can't let the children ride the maglev train."

Kudo Yuki frowned, "But seeing how excited they are, we really need to think of a solution."

Conan thought for a while, and suddenly his eyes lit up: "I have thought of a way."

On the day of the opening ceremony briefing of the Capital World Sports Association Building, Kudo Yuki and his group arrived at the venue and found seats to sit down.

The three little ones were talking excitedly nearby.

“So many people came.”

"After all, everyone in the capital wants to take a ride."

“We are so lucky.”

The hostess walked onto the stage and gave a speech with a smile: "To all the friends who came to the scene today, we sincerely thank you for your presence. Now, the Vacuum Superconducting Maglev Train Experience Ride Briefing will officially begin.

First of all, please allow me to introduce myself. I am the publicity director of the Capital World Sports Association. My name is Shirahato Maiko. I will be the narrator of the opening ceremony. "

Mitsuhiko heard the name and subconsciously looked at Huibara Ai, "The name Hakubato, I remember the pharmaceutical company where Huibara's father works is also called Hakubato."

"It's called Baijiu Pharmaceutical, not Baijiu. It doesn't matter, right?"

A man wearing a headset on the stage said, "I am the chief engineer of the vacuum superconducting maglev train, named Inoue Osamu. I am responsible for programming and ensuring driving safety. I will explain the technology used in maglev trains to you later."

"Okay, thank you for your comments." Another female attendant next to her introduced with a smile: "Finally, I am the chief attendant of the vacuum superconducting maglev train and the idol of the maglev team, Ishioka Airi. Everyone, just remember me with 'love you'!"

Ellie Ishioka walked gracefully to the big screen and explained: “At 7:24 a.m. on July 10, everyone will gather here, at Nagoya International Airport.

The destination of this train is the venue for the opening ceremony of the World Games in the Capital, which is the Shibahama Stadium. Since this train starts from Shin-Nagoya Station, it will go to the Capital Shibahama Station for an experience ride.

We will meet with the World Games committee members and sponsors at Nagoya International Airport. Once all passengers have arrived, we will go to the airport hospital for a medical examination.

Ran Mao Li and Conan were whispering to each other.

"Conan, do the people from the sponsors also need to undergo a physical examination?"

"I think we have to do it, especially since it seems like we have to be with them all the way from the airport to the stadium."

"Mr. John is in danger not only on the maglev train, right?"

"I think we can't take it lightly at airports or at stadiums."

"Wait, Conan, you don't want to go too, do you?"

"Of course I have to go."

"Absolutely not. I only asked Sonoko to prepare six tickets."

"But I also want to ride the maglev train."

On the big screen, Alan Mackenzie's story was slowly playing, and the female host introduced it with emotion: "He was a shooting athlete when he was a student and participated in the Toronto World Games."

Sitting in the audience, Yuki Kudo thought to herself: "The former FBI director is actually a shooting athlete."

"Just seven years ago, the experienced Mr. Alan became the president of the International World Sports Association."

Inoue Osamu smiled and agreed with the female host, "Come to think of it, seven years ago was the year when the capital was qualified to host the World Games."

"That's true. The relationship between President Alan and the Capital World Association seems to be destined."

"One more thing." Ishioka Ellie showed off her skills on the stage, "On the way to Shibahama Station, there will be a flag of all nations flying out like this."

The female host quickly lowered her voice, a little nervous: "We can't tell you about this yet. If we tell you about it, it won't be a surprise anymore."

Ishioka Ellie made an exaggerated and funny gesture, "In that case, please just pretend you didn't hear anything."

The audience in the audience couldn't help but laugh out loud because of her funny remarks, and the whole venue was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

The female host smiled and waved her hands, trying to get everyone to calm down. "Also, please don't post this online. Now, please take out the brochures distributed at the entrance, and we will continue to talk about the subsequent itinerary for the day and the seat allocation in the carriage."

Kudo Yuki looked through the details in the document until the briefing ended.

The siblings got into Judy's car. Judy quickly read the booklet, closed it, and returned it to Conan. "I see. It's not that easy for us to get in."

Conan took the booklet and said, "You really care about the cases that happened in the capital."

"Since someone is imitating a case that the FBI has handled, we naturally have to step in."

Cameron got into the driver's seat and said, "The FBI headquarters has also issued a permit to use the sniper bullets requested by Mr. Akai."

Conan's eyes widened, his face full of surprise: "Use sniper bullets? Do you mean to kill the criminal?"

Judy's tone was serious: "Conan, the FBI has its own way of doing things."

"Don't be nervous yet." Kudo Yuki patted Conan on the shoulder, looked at Judy and Cameron, and his expression became stern: "A kind reminder, if the FBI violates certain rules, I don't mind being the one who breaks the rules."

To be continued...

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