Phantom Thief of Heart!but conan

Chapter 777 "Power"

"It's a bit scary..." Mao Lilan retracted her hand and looked at the photo, feeling sympathetic.

She thought it was just simple repeated exposure that caused the ghost-like effect, and she had no idea of ​​this visual effect.

She looked like this, and the protagonist of the photo, Michikyo Masahiko, looked even more livid. He then raised his head and glanced at the photographer Tang Ze with a subtle look.

If it was just a photo that was taken incorrectly, it might not make him have any thoughts.

But this unusual photo happened right after Tang Ze's pointed speech...

Tang Ze noticed his gaze and smiled calmly.

He didn't do anything with the photos. If you have to say what he did, it was that he used some special means to let everyone see the real picture of another world through the lens.

From the perspective of Tang Ze's third eye, the current Dokyo Masahiko looks like the one in the photo.

Previously, after the Twin Towers incident, Kogoro Mori's sudden upgrade to coop provided him with a new ability, which, judging by the name, was called "Specialized Visual Enhancement".

Since Kogoro Mouri's coop skill initially provided visual enhancement for the third eye, Karasawa didn't take it too seriously at the time. However, after he had some free time, he tried it a little and was immediately shocked.

This skill has a seemingly ordinary name, but its actual effect is that it can overlay his vision on the recording device he holds.

This is a capability with extremely many restrictions on use, and it seems a bit useless at first glance, but after actual testing, this recording equipment is very versatile, and it is completely feasible for him to pick up his mobile phone, turn on the camera and start a live broadcast.

Similarly, the cameras he installed and the video cameras he operated...

Although this is not the first time that his ability can work on other people, the impact that being able to share this world that is completely different from everyone else in his eyes has brought to Tang Ze is self-evident.

Looking back at the description of this skill, there is a feeling that the fewer words there are, the bigger the matter.

Daoxie Masahiko was fortunate enough to become one of the first internal test users due to his special attributes, and Tangze felt that he should feel honored for this.

"It might be the lighting at the time." Seeing the atmosphere cool down, Suzuki Sonoko quickly pulled back the ominous photo, "It's normal. I've also taken 'ghost images' when there were problems with the installation before."

"Yes, there is indeed such a phenomenon." Tang Ze nodded with a smile, "This photo is very similar."

Just look at the ominous and violent image of Daoxie Masahiko in the photo, isn't it a ghost?

"Ah, 'ghost', maybe the rumor about the restaurant before is similar." After imagining for a while, Mao Lilan almost scared herself and nodded vigorously. "If you queue up for something that doesn't exist, it's very likely that it will be exposed twice, right?"

What she said was almost an effort to convince herself, and it also pulled Daoxie Zhengyan, who was sweating slightly, back from the illusion of fear.

"Yes, that must be the case." He took a deep breath, first confirmed Mao Lilan's conclusion, and then naturally proposed tomorrow's schedule, "It just so happens that although the restaurant of the hotel here is unexpectedly good, I promised to treat you to a meal, and it is indeed my fault. You will leave Izu at noon tomorrow, right?"

"Yes, that's the plan." Suzuki Sonoko nodded, "I've been to Izu quite a few times and watched the fireworks display. It's time to go back."

In fact, the purpose of her trip has always been to meet handsome guys. Now that she has a chance to meet Daoxie Masahiko, she naturally has no reason to stay here.

"Then tomorrow morning, I'll still follow the original plan and take you to that luxurious restaurant for a meal, right?" Mikyou Masahiko showed Suzuki Sonoko his most charming smile, "Otherwise I'll always feel a little guilty. Besides, restaurants that exist in urban legends can also be considered as a kind of tourist attraction, right?"

"What, are we still going there?" Mao Lilan, who was still a little scared after just looking at the photos, shivered.

Although what Sonoko and the others said was logical, but going there to take pictures...

Maybe the truth has nothing to do with the camera. Maybe Tang Ze has a physique that can see ghosts with high inspiration. What if he picks up the camera...

"Okay, this is a good plan." Seeing Dokyou Masahiko's smile, Suzuki Sonoko nodded vigorously immediately, "We're going there during the day anyway, so why should we be afraid?"

Well, she actually had no interest in fancy restaurants and was just looking to eat something fancy, so why did she come here?
Mainly because of Daoxie Masahiko's affectionate and pleading eyes, she couldn't help but feel flattered as if she was needed and praised by a handsome guy, so she agreed without thinking.

Moreover, since Mikyou Masahiko also said that he currently lives in Tokyo, he could also take his luggage with him and use the excuse of hitching a ride back to Tokyo as an excuse to have more contact and develop feelings on the road...

The more cost-effective it was, the better she felt. She smiled and shook her best friend's arm.

"Go ahead. If you're still worried, I won't bring my camera with me."

"Actually, even without the camera, after hearing those rumors, I still..."

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, I'm here, Xiaolan!"

No, I think you are so obsessed with love that you have lost your mind...

Conan, who had always been wary of Dokyou Masahiko, twitched his lips, but seeing that everyone approved of the itinerary, he didn't say anything.

Anyway, their group is definitely larger than Dokyo Masahiko alone, so if a confrontation really breaks out, they will have a natural advantage, not to mention that Dokyo Masahiko is still unclear about the true strength of Karasawa and Mori Ran.

If he really dared to show any ill will towards Yuanzi...

Thinking of the scene where Karasawa kicked the security door open and Ran Maori bent the electric pole with one punch, Conan had a strange expression on his face and even looked at Dokyo Masahiko with a little sympathy.

I hope you don't have bad intentions and really want to target Yuanzi. Otherwise, I'm afraid that once they make a move, I'll have to kneel on the ground and beg you not to die...

While they were observing silently, a figure crossed the aisle between them and the table behind them and walked towards the door leading to the hotel. It seemed that he had finished his meal and was preparing to return to his room.

Conan glanced over there casually out of the corner of his eye, was stunned for a moment, and then refocused his attention.

Adachi Toru? Why is he here? Does he live here too?
Conan clearly remembered that this guy left after sending them back to the hotel last night. It didn't look like he was staying here at all.

Or was last night's action intended to find out their specific address?

Or is it related to the so-called case he is investigating?

Conan's expression darkened when he thought of the fact that Hattori Heiji had mentioned to him, that Adachi Toru might be involved in the serial murders.

If Adachi Toru really had his eyes on them, then his only target could be Karasawa.

Conan, who was in the same room with Tang Ze, clenched his fists and prepared to observe the situation carefully.

So after dinner was over and Dokyo Masahiko left, and everyone went back to their rooms to wash up, when Tang Ze walked down the stairs and headed towards the tea room on the first floor, a little tail immediately followed him.

The detective, who didn't have very strong stealth skills but was somehow always able to track people successfully, tiptoed out along the route taken by Tang Ze, and after confirming that Tang Ze had entered the tea room and there was no one else in the corridor, he quietly approached the door and listened carefully.

After all, he was a policeman who had done harm to Tang Ze. Even if he had nothing to do with the organization, he was still a scum who needed to be eliminated from the police force. It was reasonable to pay more attention to him.

Tang Ze, who had originally come just to communicate with his teammates about tomorrow's actions, was stunned, frowned, opened his third eye and took a look, and was immediately speechless.

You kid, you don't sleep at night and come to squat on me, you really won't grow taller like this, I tell you...

Before Jinpei Matsuda could speak, Tangze raised his hand and uttered the name that made Jinpei Matsuda's heart break.

"Mr. Tou, what is the matter with you calling me here?"

Jinpei Matsuda didn't bother to maintain Adachi Toru's lazy state. He looked at Tang Ze who was sitting across the table and couldn't help but widen his eyes.

Hello, you asked me to come here. You asked me what’s the matter. Who should I ask?
However, he had already understood the situation from the previous address and was unable to express his inner complaints. Looking at Tang Ze's expression, he had to continue speaking along with what he was saying.

"I learned a little bit about your life after going to Tokyo. Surprisingly, you are doing pretty well..."

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After stacking the tableware, Kyogoku Makoto wiped his sweaty forehead and stood in the empty restaurant in a daze.

In order to attack Suzuki Sonoko, the criminal had gone all out and directly invaded his hotel. Wouldn't there be other dangers in the restaurant trip tomorrow? Unlike his seafood restaurant on the beach, the restaurant they were going to tomorrow was on the top of the mountain. It would be difficult to go there on foot without a car, but it would be too blatant to drive behind them.

He just wanted to protect the safety of the girl he liked, not to be a perverted stalker.

What reason should I use to follow...

He walked out of the restaurant slowly in a daze, passed through the kitchen and entered the corridor of the inner courtyard. When he was about to cross the courtyard to return to his room, a faint voice of "Suzuki Sonoko" immediately drew his attention back.

Kyogoku Makoto looked around and quickly spotted the teahouse that was still lighted at night. He frowned and slowly approached its window.

"…She is the daughter of a wealthy family. Her elder sister has already married and changed her surname, giving up the inheritance. You have found a good way out. In this case, even if you are still a juvenile delinquent, you will have a good future, right?"

This was the voice of an adult. Perhaps it was the coolness of the night, or perhaps it was the tone of the other person's voice, a slightly teasing tone that was spoken with a chilly malice, as if a snake was spitting out its tongue.

Kyogoku Makoto had heard this voice yesterday.

The man named Adachi Toru was holding Tang Ze hostage and seemed to be trying to snatch something from him.

Realizing this, Kyogoku Makoto immediately adjusted his breathing and lowered his presence so as not to let the two figures sitting opposite him behind the window and reflected in the window notice his presence.

As he expected, Tang Ze's voice soon rang out.

"…Are you jealous, Mr. Toru?"

As soon as these words were spoken, all the noise in the room stopped immediately, and the room fell into a stalemate silence for more than ten seconds.

"Jealous? What are you jealous of?" Adachi Toru's voice sounded again, but it was no longer casual. "Are you jealous that your parents are dead and you live alone in chains? Or are you jealous that you committed a serious crime and your future life is destined to be full of ups and downs?"

After saying this, Adachi Toru laughed a few times, and his voice quickly returned to its previous state.

"I am indeed a lowly policeman with little influence, but Mr. Tang Ze, you don't think that the few powerful people you know in Tokyo can save you from danger, right? Don't be ridiculous, I wish the world was that simple."

Kyogoku Makoto's fist, which was placed at his side, had been slowly clenched in line with Adachi Toru's sarcastic tone since he heard him speak. Hearing this, he slowly moved a few fingers.

He knew that what Tang Ze said just now was not wrong.

Toru Adachi, more or less, probably cannot stand Tang Ze's current situation.

Although he became a juvenile delinquent, he still made friends with good family backgrounds, and even got the opportunity to travel during the holidays and enjoy the normal happiness of being an ordinary student with his friends. This situation aroused the other party's malice on some levels, so Adachi Toru kept using such a bad tone and mocking Karasawa.

"Well, maybe it's not jealousy, but I think you must be very unwilling to see that I'm doing well now." Tang Ze fought back quickly this time, "After all, you haven't suffered a blow to the same extent as me. You just made a small mistake, but there is no one to help you."

"Yeah, after all, this is the true face of life. If this happened to you after you started working... forget it, this assumption is meaningless. You can go to school and live a normal life after committing a crime. You are already enjoying the preferential treatment that society gives to children."

"…Preferential treatment?"

Adachi Toru ignored his mumbling and continued, "You may be luckier than me. Children of your age are still very naive. Sooner or later, you will see the true face of everything."

"Mr. Tou, I can understand why you are so frustrated because of your life experience..."

"No, you can't understand." Adachi Toru's voice, which had always been bland and lazy, suddenly became low, "This is why I hate you, Tang Ze. Put away your ridiculous empathy. Who do you think you are, a savior? When I saw your expression, I really wanted to teach you a lesson again."

"How do you teach me a lesson? Give me another punch? I'm afraid you can't beat me now."

“Ha, you have that expression again. If it weren’t for the fact that you have a good relationship with the police from the Metropolitan Police Department, I would really wonder… who’s there!”

Kyogoku Makoto, who couldn't help but listen more and more, was suddenly startled as he got closer to the window. He instinctively retracted his steps and held his breath.

I tried my best to hide it, but are this guy's senses so sharp?

Before he could find a hidden hiding place, footsteps came in the opposite direction, stepping onto the outer corridor leading to the guest rooms and leaving quickly.

Wasn't it him who discovered it?
Kyogoku Makoto frowned, still confused, but saw the sliding door of the tea room facing the courtyard was opened, and a brown-haired guy ran out on tiptoe.

It was Tang Ze. He seemed to be planning to sneak away while Adachi Toru was chasing the eavesdropper.

He quietly closed the door, and when he turned around to leave, he met Kyogoku Makoto's eyes, who was standing stiffly there.

Obviously, both sides were caught off guard.

Tang Ze, who had been complaining in his heart about Conan's persistent eavesdropping, and felt that if he continued to make up stories, he would reveal information that he shouldn't, now even felt a little fortunate.

After all, if Conan hadn't followed up, he would have been unaware of Kyogoku Makoto's arrival and would have been seen through by Kyogoku Makoto.

Really, it's really embarrassing that coop4 was exposed. If another person reveals his identity before coop is even started, he will have no chance to survive, right?

"This way." Kyogoku Makoto saw that Tang Ze was frozen in place because of his appearance, looking completely frightened. He frowned and immediately grabbed Tang Ze's arm. Without saying anything, he took him to the living area according to the original route.

That's where the employees live. Guests generally don't come over there, and it's difficult to find the exact location.

Tang Ze, with a confused look on his face, followed him passively, across the courtyard, through the corridor, and walked into a room hidden by trees at the back of the hotel.

"This is the storage room. No one will come here at this time, and he won't be able to find you." Kyogoku Makoto took the initiative and explained to Tang Ze.

What's up with that guy? Is he bullying you? What about that phone call where you told me to try to let the attacker go? And...

Kyogoku was really full of questions, but when he looked at Tangze and thought about the information that Adachi Toru had just mentioned, the first thing he said was -

"Are you okay? I saw you talking to him just now, and it seemed like you were almost out of breath."

The state of suppressing everything, constantly breathing in and out, as if using all his strength to fight, made Kyogoku Makoto, who was eavesdropping through the window, feel the other person's discomfort.

However, that kind of anger, that unwillingness to bow down, and that state of trying hard to fight back made Kyogoku Makoto admire him.

Tang Ze's situation didn't seem to be good. He didn't refute any of those harsh descriptions and words.

But despite carrying these burdens, he still managed to withstand the pressure, and told Suzuki Sonoko and Mouri Ran with a smile that he was fine.

He is a man of strong character...

Tang Ze looked at Kyogoku Makoto with some strangeness as he had a relieved expression on his face. He didn't know what this man was thinking about.

His performance was sung for Conan, mainly to facilitate the targeting of Ireland later. Why were you nodding along when you didn't even half understand it?

"…I'm fine. Kyogoku-kun, what's wrong with you?"

Kyogoku Makoto looked at Karasawa, who seemed confused and didn't understand why he suddenly lent a hand, and said sincerely: "That guy really sounds like he deserves a beating. Do you need help?"

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, the sound of breaking and shattering filled Tang Ze's hearing.

...I don't know if it was his illusion, but I always felt that the shattering sound this time was a little more powerful than before.

"I am you, and you are me"

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【cooperation Kyogoku Makoto】

Arcana: Strength

(End of this chapter)