Ke Xue: The thief Cao is actually myself

Chapter 545: If you don't accept my toast, I'll have to drink the wine for punishment! (Please give me a monthly ticket!)
"..."

When Conan heard this, his brows slightly frowned.

This guy is really stubborn and hard-nosed!
Just as Conan was secretly thinking about how to break the current deadlock, he suddenly noticed that the black-hatted man's eyes flickered slightly. Although this subtle change was fleeting, Conan still captured it keenly.

Conan's heart moved, and he realized that the man in the black hat might not be as tough and fearless as he appeared to be.

Beneath that fierce appearance, the other person may be hiding some unknown secrets deep in his heart, or have some unspeakable worries.

Conan made a prompt decision and decided to seize this fleeting opportunity and try again to get the key clues about Maya Tachibana's whereabouts from the black-hatted man.

"I know what you're thinking. You think as long as you don't speak, we can't do anything to you."

Conan's voice was still cold, but with a hint of probing. "But don't forget, truth will come to light sooner or later. If you take the initiative to confess and sincerely plead guilty now, you may still have a chance to get a lighter sentence."

After hearing what Conan said, the black-hatted man's face flashed with disdain again. He curled his lips, snorted coldly, and said impatiently: "Stop talking nonsense to me here. I won't say anything. Don't even think about getting anything from me."

Although the black hat man's tone was still tough, Conan sensed a hint of hesitation in his answer. He knew that his words had already stirred up waves in the black hat man's heart. As long as he tried harder and found the weak point of his psychological defense, he might be able to break through it in one fell swoop and make him speak obediently.

"Are you really sure you want to do this?"

Conan continued to press on, with a hint of threat in his tone, "You have to know that in this situation, your so-called accomplices are probably secretly planning how to distance themselves from you and put all the blame on you alone."

"If you continue to be stubborn, the final result will only be that you will be deserted by your friends and family, and you will be left alone to bear all the serious responsibilities. By then, there will be no one to turn to for help."

These words obviously hit the black hat man's sore spot. A hint of hesitation flashed across his eyes for a moment, and his lips trembled slightly, as if he was about to blurt out something. But at the last moment, he still held back and closed his mouth tightly, and his eyes once again regained their previous ferocity and stubbornness.

Conan took in all these subtle changes, and although a ripple of disappointment inevitably arose in his heart, he was not shaken or discouraged at all.

After all, interrogating criminals is a psychological game full of twists and turns. Success is worth celebrating, but failure is just a small episode in this game. Every confrontation is an opportunity to accumulate experience and gain insight into the opponent. As long as you stay calm and patient, you will always have the possibility of breaking through the opponent's defense.

However, Kogoro Mouri on the side was not as calm and composed as Conan.

Seeing that the man in the black hat was so stubborn and refused to give in, Kogoro Mori felt a surge of anger rising from the bottom of his heart and instantly burned his face red.

He couldn't suppress the anger in his heart any more and wanted to rush forward to teach this hateful guy a lesson.

"You bastard, don't refuse my toast and drink the wine for punishment!"

Kogoro Mouri roared angrily and was about to kick the man in the black hat.

At this critical moment, Conan was quick-witted and quickly stretched out his arms and hugged Maori Kogoro's legs, "Uncle, don't be impulsive!"

"Taking action won't solve the problem, but may make him more resistant. We can't lose the big picture for the sake of penny wise."

Bai Ye also quickly stretched out his hand to stop Maori Kogoro, and said calmly: "That's right, he is now hoping for the best, he will definitely not speak easily."

Kogoro Mouri was stopped in his tracks by Conan and Byakuya.

However, his chest still rose and fell violently, and every breath was filled with anger. His eyes were still fixed on the black-hatted man, and the flames of anger in his eyes not only did not weaken, but burned even more vigorously.

"But this bastard is so infuriating!"

Maori Kogoro gritted his teeth and squeezed out a sentence from between his teeth, "If he doesn't tell the truth, Miss Tachibana Maya might be in danger!"

Conan deeply understood Maori Kogoro's anger and worry at the moment. After all, the safety of Tachibana Maya was hanging in the balance, and anyone would be anxious. But he knew even more clearly that in this situation, impulsiveness would only make things worse. "Uncle, I know you are worried about Miss Tachibana Maya, but we have to calm down."

Conan took a deep breath, trying to keep his tone calm, and patiently persuaded, "This guy, since he is so persistent, it means that he must have some unspeakable secrets behind him, and he may also have a powerful backer. The more we push him, the more likely he will keep his mouth shut to protect the power behind him. We have to change our thinking and look for clues from other aspects."

Bai Ye raised his eyebrows slightly and added: "Conan is right. Moreover, our current priority is to find Miss Maya Tachibana as soon as possible and ensure her personal safety. As for other things, they can be put aside for the time being."

As Kogoro Mouri listened to what Conan and Byakuya said, his anger gradually subsided a little, but his worry became more intense.

He took another deep breath, trying to calm his frantic emotions.

"Okay, Byakuya, Conan, I'll listen to you. But we must find Miss Tachibana Maya as soon as possible and never let anything happen to her."

At this moment, his mind was in a mess, with all kinds of thoughts intertwined like a tangled mess, but he knew very well that impulse would not solve any problems, and he had to remain calm at the moment.

For a moment, Kogoro Mori stood there quietly, lost in a brief contemplation.

The air around him seemed to become sticky and heavy because of his silence, as if it had solidified, making it feel oppressive to even breathe...

Conan and Bai Ye looked at each other, nodded firmly, and said, "Don't worry, uncle, we will definitely find her."

Whether it is to protect the safety of Tachibana Maya or to reveal the truth behind this complicated case to the world, he will try his best to bring Tachibana Maya back safely!
As soon as he finished speaking, Conan turned his gaze to the man in the black hat again.

At this moment, the man in the black hat still looked stubborn, with his mouth tightly closed and a hint of disdain and provocation in his eyes.

But Conan believes that no matter how hard the black-hatted man talks, as long as they dig deeper along the clues, they will be able to uncover the truth behind it and successfully find Maya Tachibana.

Thinking of this, Conan's brain was like a high-speed machine, quickly recalling every detail of his time with Maya Tachibana, trying to find a clue, a glimmer of hope to find her.

"!!!"

Suddenly, Conan's mind flashed with inspiration, and he remembered the scene downstairs when Tachibana Maya confronted the black-hatted man who pushed a mixture of reinforced concrete downstairs. At that time, Tachibana Maya's reaction was completely different from usual.

Wait, Conan's heart was shocked, and a bold idea emerged in his mind.

Could it be that Maya Tachibana was strongly stimulated at that time and recovered her memory, so she left on her own initiative?
This possibility is not groundless; on the contrary, it is highly likely.

After all, in reality, many people with amnesia accidentally regain their lost memories after encountering some strong stimulation.

This phenomenon is not an isolated case, but has certain scientific basis and real case support.

Maybe the same is true for Maya Tachibana.

The more Conan thought about it, the more he felt that this speculation was reasonable. He turned his head and looked eagerly at Maori Kogoro. Just as he was about to speak his mind, Maori Ran beside him touched her pink and smooth chin and spoke first thoughtfully: "Wait, Miss Maya's disappearance, could it be that her memory was fully restored, and then she went where she wanted to go? Didn't she say before that she had an impression of this place? Could she have gone to a place related to the key clues of the case?"

After hearing this, Bai Ye nodded heavily, his eyes full of agreement, and said in an affirmative tone: "Xiao Lan, what you said makes a lot of sense! I was just thinking that Miss Maya might have recovered her memory when she was confronting the man in the black hat. She said before that she had an impression of this place, maybe she really went to a place related to the key clues of the case."

"It's not impossible."

Maori Kogoro listened to Maori Ran and Bai Ye's analysis, and a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes. He quickly said: "In this case, let's go check the place she mentioned before, maybe we can find her trace."

Having said that, Maori Kogoro paused for a moment, quickly scanned the crowd with his deep eyes, then stretched out his arm and arranged the tasks in a clear and orderly manner, "How about this, I'll go look over here, Xiaolan, you and Conan go to the other side and search carefully."

Then, he turned his gaze to Bai Ye, his expression became particularly solemn, and he said in a serious tone: "Bai Ye, you are responsible for handing this bastard over to the police! Be careful on the way!"

Kogoro Mori knew very well that finding Maya Tachibana was the most urgent priority at the moment. After all, it concerned a life, and every minute and every second was crucial.

However, properly handling the man in the black hat is also of utmost importance and does not allow for any negligence or slackness.

Because the man in the black hat is so cruel and brutal, and his actions are so cruel that it is no exaggeration to say that he is a madman without any humanity.

If we are not careful and let him escape the law, the consequences will be disastrous. Given the brutal nature of the man in the black hat, everyone will most likely be dragged into an abyss of danger from which there is no escape.

However, he also knew that there were obvious risks involved in escorting such a dangerous prisoner alone.

The slightest mistake may lead to unpredictable accidents.

Among all the people present, although Conan is extremely smart, he is just a child after all. In the task of escorting prisoners, he lacks strength and experience. He is obviously unable to take on such a heavy responsibility and decisively passes.

Although my daughter Xiaolan is quite skilled, she is a girl after all. When facing vicious criminals, she will inevitably have some physical and psychological weaknesses and will easily fall into danger, so she also has to pass.

As for him, in the past, the task of escorting prisoners would be a piece of cake, but the key problem is that he is still injured and has difficulty moving.

Moreover, if Bai Ye and Conan had not come to rescue him in time during the previous confrontation with the black-hatted man, he might have been killed by the other party.

He didn't have enough confidence that he could escort the man in the black hat to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department alone, or guard him where he was until the police arrived.

Kogoro Mori thought about it and weighed the pros and cons again and again, and finally decided that only Bai Ye could take on this important task.

Firstly, Bai Ye is agile and strong, and is fully capable of suppressing the man in the black hat.

Secondly, the other party is calm and composed in the face of things, and can quickly make correct judgments and responses when faced with emergencies.

In other words, whether in terms of physical or mental qualities, Bai Ye is the only one present who is capable of undertaking this difficult task.

"Uncle Maori, don't worry!"

Bai Ye's eyes were firm, and he responded without hesitation, "I will definitely send him to the police station safely and will never let him escape."

After saying that, Bai Ye stepped forward and grabbed the black-hatted man by the collar. The black-hatted man wanted to struggle, but was frightened by Bai Ye's sharp eyes and instantly became much more obedient.

Taking in the scene of Bai Ye easily shocking the man in the black hat, Kogoro Mori nodded calmly, becoming more and more convinced that his arrangement was just right.

He coughed lightly, raised his voice, and said loudly with unquestionable decisiveness in his tone, "There is no time to lose, so let's act quickly!"

Tachibana Maya's safety is hanging by a thread, the situation is urgent and cannot be delayed at all.

Then, he solemnly warned, "Everyone must be careful and contact us immediately if you find anything."

"it is good!"

Bai Ye looked at Conan, Mao Lilan and others, then, holding the man in the black hat tightly, turned around and walked steadily towards the police station.

Along the way, although the man in the black hat no longer resisted on the surface, a hint of viciousness flashed in his eyes from time to time, as if he was secretly looking for an opportunity to escape.

At the same time, Conan and Mao Lilan trotted in the designated direction. Their eyes were sharp, and they carefully scanned every corner on both sides of the street, not missing any possible clues.

Kogoro Mori strode towards the area he was responsible for with steady but eager steps.

As he walked, he kept recalling Maya Tachibana's appearance and every word she had said, trying to find a clue that could guide him in the right direction and help him find Maya Tachibana successfully...

(End of this chapter)