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

Chapter 310: Tracking the Distillery: Wakasa Rumi Clues and the Rum Mystery

Toru Amuro stood aside with a faint professional smile on his face, but there was a hint of alertness in his eyes, and he was always paying attention to the movements around him.

Wakasa Rumi glanced at Amuro Toru, but secretly wondered in her heart: "Did he hear the conversation between me and Kudo Yuki just now?"

Kudo Yuki took out her cell phone and clicked on the pattern on the notebook.

Wakasa Rumi put the notebook away and put it back in her bag, as if she was protecting some crucial secret. "Ms. Kudo, this is about all I can remember about those men in black. As for the other things you want to know, I'll tell you later."

As soon as she finished speaking, she turned and left, her figure quickly disappearing around the corner of the street.

Amuro Toru looked in the direction where Wakasa Rumi left, and only when her back was completely out of sight did he move closer to Kudo Yuki and lower his voice, fearing that others would hear him: "Xiaoxue, do you think what she just said is credible?"

Kudo Yuki gently stroked the edge of the phone, thinking for a moment, and her brows gradually relaxed: "It's believable, her words are 80% true and 20% false, but it is indeed an unexpected gain to see that pattern again."

She looked at the pattern captured on her phone, and a trace of solemnity flashed in her eyes.

Seeing Kudo Yuki lost in thought, Amuro Toru reached out and gently patted her shoulder: "Xiaoxue, don't think too much for now. We now have more clues than before. Let's investigate step by step."

Kudo Yuki took a deep breath, dispelled all the messy thoughts in her mind, and then nodded: "Well, this is the only way."

As the two talked, they walked towards the direction where Okiya Subaru and his group were.

Okiya Subaru was standing not far away, with a few people talking in low voices beside him, looking solemn. When he saw Kudo Yuki and Amuro Toru approaching, he raised his hand slightly and greeted them.

After a brief exchange of words, everyone got into the van driven by Subaru Okiya and headed towards the Poirot Café.

The atmosphere in the van was a little depressing. Everyone seemed to be immersed in their own thoughts, recalling the series of events that had just happened.

Kudo Yuki's eyes were a little vague, and she was obviously still pondering the information provided by Wakasa Rumi. Those words were like a fog, lingering in her mind and could not be shaken off.

Suddenly, the screen of Kudo Yuki's phone lit up. She looked down and saw an email from Vermouth with the encrypted file to be cracked and a text message that needed to be cracked.

In an instant, a faint light flashed on the mobile phone screen, and Noah's Ark started running automatically. The program code jumped rapidly, reading and deciphering the received information.

After a while, the relevant content appeared on Kudo Yuki's mobile phone screen:

Good wine, I heard that Rum is looking for Wakasa Rumi everywhere, and his intention is still unclear. Don't lose your sense of proportion, and see how the situation develops. - Vermouth: Absinthe

When Toru Amuro saw this message, his brows slightly furrowed, and doubt flashed in his eyes. He lowered his voice and whispered softly in Kudo Yuki's ear: "Why did Rum want to investigate Wakasa Rumi? There may be something complicated going on."

Kudo Yuki's eyes were still fixed on the phone screen. After thinking for a moment, she replied in a low voice: "There are indeed many suspicious points about Wakasa Rumi. You know, Conan called me before and said that Wakasa Rumi was not right.

He called Okiya Subaru again, suspecting that Wakasa Rumi wanted to confirm Ai's true identity. Her concern for Ai was also due to the fact that Haneda Hiroshi was fed APTX4869 by the brewery organization, so her own situation would inevitably be somewhat dangerous. "

Amuro Toru knows the style of the brewery organization. If Rum targets her, Wakasa Rumi will be in danger. Moreover, the various relationships involved make the situation even more complicated, like a tangled mess.

Subaru Okiya, who was driving the front seat, also noticed something strange in the back seat. He glanced at Kudo Yuki and Amuro Toru through the rearview mirror, but he didn't ask any questions and just continued driving.

Wakasa Rumi was sitting in another corner of the car. She seemed to be calmly looking at the street scenes passing by outside the window, but she was actually thinking about something in her heart.

She had a vague feeling that she had fallen into a more dangerous situation, but she had no idea how much the winery organization knew about her. This fear of the unknown seemed to be strangling her throat.

Finally, the car stopped in front of the Poirot Café.

Everyone got off the bus one after another, including Wakasa Rumi. She raised her head slightly and looked at the familiar coffee shop in front of her. She sighed softly, not knowing whether it was worry or some other emotion.

Kudo Yuki walked towards Wakasa Rumi with a smile, her eyes full of meaning, and she seemed to casually remind her: "Teacher Wakasa, the weather has changed very quickly recently. When you go out, you should pay more attention to your surroundings and act as low-key and cautious as possible, so as not to give anyone with ulterior motives an opportunity to take advantage of you."

Wakasa Rumi spoke calmly, but her slightly trembling fingers betrayed her inner nervousness. She responded softly, "Thank you for your concern, Miss Kudo. I will pay attention to it."

Immediately, the Junior Detective Team also got out of the car.

Yuan Tai shouted excitedly: "Wow, we're at the Polo Cafe. We can have some delicious food soon!"

Mitsuhiko murmured helplessly: "Humph, you only know how to eat, and don't even think about what we've been through today."

Ayumi said seriously: "A lot of strange things happened today. I need to think about it carefully."

Haibara Ai still had that indifferent look on her face. She glanced at Wakasa Rumi, then at Kudo Yuki, without saying anything. She just nodded slightly, as if to indicate that she knew something.

Conan looked around vigilantly. His gaze stayed on Wakasa Rumi for a moment, then looked at Kudo Yuki and Amuro Toru, checking everyone's condition.

Wakasa Rumi bowed slightly to the three little ones, Huihara Ai, and Conan, and said goodbye with a smile: "Classmates, that's all for today, everyone go home and have a good rest. I hope everyone will be happy next time we meet."

The three little ones said in unison: "Okay, goodbye, Teacher Wakasa!" Then they ran in the direction of home, discussing what they were going to do when they got home.

"I'm going to ask my mom to make braised pork when I get home. I'm so tired today!"

"I'm going to go back and write down the strange things I encountered today. Maybe it will come in handy later."

"I'm going to go back and tell my little bear about today's adventure. He will definitely find it very interesting!"

Huihara Ai looked at Conan and whispered, "Edogawa, I'll leave first."

After saying that, she turned around and slowly left. Her figure looked a little lonely in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Conan waved at the back of Haibara Ai, then looked at Wakasa Rumi and said politely: "Goodbye, Wakasa teacher."

Wakasa Rumi nodded to Conan, looked at Kudo Yuki, Amuro Toru and others, then turned and walked towards her home.

Kudo Yuki looked at Wakasa Rumi's receding back and sighed softly, "Toru, do you think she can escape this disaster?"

"It's hard to say, but we will try to keep an eye on the situation. After all, it's still unclear how much information Rum has about her."

Okiya Subaru came over at this time and said, "Come in first. Standing here is not a solution. Let's discuss what to do next."

Kudo Yuki and Amuro Toru nodded slightly.

As the four of them entered the coffee shop, the familiar aroma of coffee hit them in the face, and the mellow fragrance instantly dispelled the haze in everyone's hearts.

There were a few scattered customers in the store, sitting in the corner, enjoying their coffee and quiet time.

Toru Amuro walked to the bar counter and put on the apron with the Polo Cafe logo. He began to organize the utensils, placing coffee cups and coffee spoons, etc., and prepared to make coffee for everyone with smooth movements.

Subaru Okiya found a seat in a corner and sat down. He leaned gently on the chair and closed his eyes slightly, as if thinking about something. His brows were slightly furrowed and his face was full of worry.

Conan sat at the bar, his chin supported by his hands, his eyes staring straight ahead, also lost in thought.

At this moment, Azusa Enomoto came out from the kitchen. She saw Kudo Yuki at a glance and immediately smiled: "Boss, you are finally back. There are quite a lot of customers in the store today."

"Thank you for your hard work, Enomoto. A lot really happened today and everyone is exhausted."

"Boss, I want to ask for your leave, just for a moment. I have something urgent to do and need to go out for a while."

"What's wrong? Did something happen? If it's urgent, go quickly, we are here in the store."

Azusa Enomoto looked at Yuki Kudo with gratitude. "Thank you, boss. Something happened at home and I had to go back to check on it. I'll be back as soon as possible. It won't take too long."

"Well, go ahead and come back tomorrow. Be careful on the road."

After expressing his thanks, Azusa Enomoto walked out.

Amuro Toru looked up from behind the bar, "Xiaoxue, what happened to Miss Xiaozi?"

Kudo Yuki came back to her senses: "She said something urgent happened at home and she had to go out for a while."

Toru Amuro continued to fiddle with the coffee maker in his hands, brewing cup after cup of fragrant coffee for everyone, hoping to bring a little warmth and comfort to everyone in this somewhat dull atmosphere.

Subaru Okiya was still leaning back in his chair with his eyes closed, but he seemed to have heard the conversation between Kudo Yuki and Amuro Toru. He frowned slightly but said nothing.

A few minutes later, Amuro Toru brought a cup of steaming hot coffee to Kudo Yuki. "Xiaoxue, have some coffee to refresh yourself. You've had a very stressful day today."

Kudo Yuki took the coffee, sniffed the rich aroma, and took a sip: "Throughly brewed coffee is still the best."

After hearing this, Amuro Toru felt warm in his heart and showed a relieved smile on his face: "As long as you like it."

Conan put his hands on his chin, and seeing that there were only four of them in the store, he looked at Kudo Yuki. "Sister, what did you and Mr. Wakasa talk about?"

Kudo Yuki sat at the bar, gently stirring the coffee that Amuro Toru had just brought her, looking at Conan and smiling helplessly: "I didn't say anything special, I just asked Wakasa-sensei about those men in black. She did say a lot, but it seems like she's hiding a lot."

Conan frowned: "I always feel that Teacher Wakasa is not simple. She seems to pay special attention to Huibara. Could it be related to the organization?"

Kudo Yuki gently put down the coffee cup, and the condensed water droplets on the wall of the cup slid down the cup, leaving a small puddle of water on the bar.

"Today I received news that Rum is looking for Wakasa Rumi everywhere, and his intentions are unclear. Wakasa Rumi herself is indeed full of doubts. She is concerned about Ai because Haneda Hiroshi was fed APTX4869."

Conan frowned, looking confused: "What is the relationship between Mr. Wakasa and Hiroshi Haneda?"

Kudo Yuki raised her eyebrows: "I asked her, and she claimed to be a friend of Haneda Hiroshi. When I talked to her alone today, I deliberately tricked her, but I didn't expect that I really guessed it right. She was panicked for a moment, but she quickly concealed it. This also further proves that she has a special relationship with Haneda Hiroshi."

As he wiped the coffee cup, Amuro Toru reminded, "Rum has already set his sights on Wakasa Rumi, and there might be some follow-up actions. We don't know Rum's intentions yet, so we have to be careful."

Subaru Okiya opened his eyes, sat up straight, and said with a serious expression: "Rum's position in the organization is very important. He is so eager to find Wakasa Rumi's whereabouts, there must be a conspiracy behind it.

First, we need to find out his purpose and the reason why Wakasa Rumi was targeted. That pattern may be the key to solving the mystery. We have seen it before. Vermouth also said that it is the proof of inheriting the code name of Rum's father. The connection between them is intriguing. "

Conan's eyes lit up, and he said eagerly: "Sister, before the case of Haneda Hiroshi is solved, I want to stay by your side and help investigate. I will leave after the truth comes to light."

Kudo Yuki frowned slightly and looked at Conan with some worry, her eyes full of concern: "Conan, this is too dangerous. Although you are smart, the other party is a winery organization, and Rum is even more cunning. I'm afraid you will be in danger."

Conan patted his chest and assured: "Sister, don't worry, this is not the first time I deal with them, I will be careful. And with you here, I believe this matter can be investigated thoroughly."

Amuro Toru looked at Conan, nodded slightly, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Conan, it's good to have this determination, but you can't act impulsively. Everything must be done according to the plan."

Conan grumbled in dissatisfaction: "Brother Amuro, I'm not a child. I know what to do."

Subaru Okiya chuckled and suggested: "Conan, the winery organization is not so easy to deal with. We have to proceed step by step. But it would be great if you could help collect some daily clues."

Kudo Xue held her forehead helplessly: "Okay, since you insist so much, then you can stay with me and help. But you must remember, if there is any danger, run away quickly, don't worry about anything else, understand?"

Conan nodded vigorously: "Sister, don't worry!"

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