Stay away from Conan.

Although they had a backup plan, it's clear that something unexpected has happened...

On the mountain road outside the twilight villa, Gao Yuan, who was waiting in the back of the truck to make a final stand against the armed forces of the organization, couldn't help but feel regretful about the current situation.

Takato was actually monitoring what was happening on Professor Agasa's side through Professor Agasa's phone at all times, so manipulating the information on Professor Agasa's phone was something Takato could do with ease.

Admittedly, Takato himself anticipated that Professor Agasa's actions might not go smoothly, and therefore, in the end, he still involved Amuro Tooru in this matter, letting the Japanese Public Security Bureau handle this as a last resort.

However, to everyone's surprise, after Dr. Agasa arrived at the designated location, he didn't immediately encounter Japanese Public Security personnel. Instead, a group of people claiming to be "Japanese Public Security" appeared...

This whole thing is strange.

If Amuro Tooru's account is true, the first group to arrive was definitely not sent by him. Then, it's clear that the group's so-called "Japanese Public Security" identities are questionable. In that case, the only thing Takato could imagine was that such a group appeared in that place at that time.

However, precisely because of this possibility, the location that Takato initially sent Dr. Agasa to was not within the area he had located using technology.

In other words, the location that I designated Dr. Agasa to go to is still some distance away from the actual target location, so I am counting on the latest type of drone to complete the final breakthrough and inspection of this distance.

But what would it mean if Dr. Agasa were to be discovered and targeted by the organization in this situation?

This location, which shouldn't be within my designated area, is also secretly guarded by organized groups?
So, is the location of the mysterious BOSS that I'm trying to pinpoint completely accurate?

Logically speaking, even if the BOSS could spare no effort in security around his hiding place, Gao Yuan didn't believe that the BOSS's sphere of influence could be so vast as to include the area that Professor Agasa went to...

So, it's possible that Amuro Tooru wasn't telling him the truth, and that the other party was indeed the Japanese Public Security Bureau, but was simply using this method to legitimately "take over" his drones in an attempt to dominate the operation?

This situation seems plausible, since he doesn't believe that the Japanese Public Security Bureau or other forces involved in this matter would not want to take the lead.

But with such a fleeting opportunity, is Amuro Tooru sure he wants to do this?

Therefore, Gao Yuan is more inclined to believe the former possibility, that is, the organization's BOSS did indeed arrange for people to secretly monitor that area.

Therefore, the current situation is that even if they suspect the equipment that Dr. Agasa brought, if they intend to transport it back for inspection, then the result doesn't seem unacceptable to them. In this way, their own people will transport the drones to the places they want to investigate, even if they are not the actual location of the BOSS, it is still a gain.

Meanwhile, that area was being monitored, clearly indicating that there was something there worth investigating further.

only……

This seems to suggest that achieving one's ultimate goal is becoming increasingly unlikely, after all...

I don't have much time left.

The car was still moving, and the violent jolting made it almost impossible for Gao Yuan to keep his balance. With each jolt, the wound on Gao Yuan's left shoulder was torn apart with pain, and the dizziness caused by blood loss was getting worse. Therefore, Gao Yuan had to use all his strength to stay awake and continue operating the interface on his phone.

But suddenly, at that moment, he received a message on his phone from an unknown number.

The content was extremely brief, yet it caused Gao Yuan's pupils to suddenly contract—

"The 'toy' that the old gentleman brought is quite interesting. Can we talk about it? You're hoping to use it to find that 'old guy,' aren't you?"

Gao Yuan's fingers hovered over the screen, and a chilling sensation instantly ran down his spine—

It wasn't Amuro Tooru, nor any of the forces he anticipated that had already contacted and intervened in the matter and could send him messages.

This tone, this way of directly stating the core objective...

The drones that Professor Agasa had seized are in the hands of the other side!

Almost reflexively, Gao Yuan immediately activated the artificial intelligence program to trace the signal source of this number, while his fingers flew across the virtual keyboard to reply, attempting to buy time and obtain more information:
"Who are you? What do you mean by 'toy' and 'old guy'?"

The reply came incredibly quickly, as if the other person was waiting on the other side of the screen: "No need to waste your time playing tracking games, smart man."

"Time is short, and my patience is limited. The old man you arranged to deliver the 'package' to Gunma Prefecture was quite interesting, and the package itself was even more 'interesting.' Now, it's mine. As for the 'old guy'..."

"We're probably thinking of the same one, although I don't know exactly which mouse hole he's hiding in right now. But it looks like you have a way to dig him out with these 'toys'?"

"Signed, Vermouth."

After reading this, Gao Yuan's heart sank—

On Professor Agasa's side, the one who made the move was actually...

Belmode!

She made no attempt to conceal her identity, and her motives remained unclear...

But regardless, the other side not only intercepted the drone, but also accurately guessed his ultimate goal—

These drones, equipped with special sensors and reconnaissance programs, were used to conduct a thorough scan and identification of the final targeted area, thereby pinpointing the BOSS's hiding place.

The other party also claimed that they didn't know the exact location of that person, but knew they had the ability to find them...

Things suddenly became quite intriguing—

This means that she has a considerable understanding of everything that happened at the Twilight Villa, and even of her own "technical abilities".

Moreover, they were able to subdue Professor Agasa, who was heading to that area, just before the Japanese Public Security Bureau could...

There are many mysteries, but ultimately, I don't have time to verify them all.

Therefore, Gao Yuan quickly weighed the options—

Since the other party has proposed to "talk," they obviously have something to ask for, and it seems they also want to know the exact location of the BOSS.

Therefore, regardless of the other party's true purpose, as long as the answer can be found in the end, Gao Yuan has no reason to refuse.

"How do you want to talk? Cooperation requires sincerity and trust, which neither of us seems to have."

After a moment's thought, Gao Yuan replied in this way, after all, even if the other party might have the same goal as him, he still had to avoid fatal traps.

But this time, the reply was delayed by a few seconds, followed by a longer message with a cold, mocking tone:

"Trust? That's too much of a luxury. We only have a common enemy and fleeting shared interests. I can help you temporarily resolve your current 'minor trouble,' and you tell me how to find him using those 'toys.' Or, I can end your 'adventure' now. To prove I'm not joking..."

The text was clearly unfinished, which made Gao Yuan frown slightly, wondering what the other person wanted to say.

But soon no further explanation was needed, because it simply happened—

"boom!"

A dull, abrupt sound came not from the vehicle itself, nor from the gunfire of pursuers behind; it was the unique sound of some high-speed object tearing through the air and then piercing glass and flesh.

In the back seat of the pickup truck driven by Hanada Emi, Camus, who had been leaning back with his eyes closed and his ashen face expressionless, suddenly had his head thrown back, his temple bursting open, and blood splattered all over the broken window and the back of the seat next to him.

Camus was sniped and killed in the moving vehicle! (End of Chapter)