I'm in Conan, I'm not a gangster

Chapter 644 Coercion Case at the Football Arena (2 Updates)
The afternoon sun shone through the glass windows of the Teitan High School classroom, casting dappled shadows on Emi Shiraishi's desk.

He leaned back lazily in his chair, his fingers idly swiping across his phone screen, browsing today's news headlines.

The classroom was filled with the sounds of students laughing and playing, but it all seemed to have nothing to do with him.

When he confirmed that no major media outlets had mentioned the incident last night, a cold smile appeared on his lips.

"Just as I thought." He muttered to himself, a hint of mockery in his eyes: "These so-called big shots in the entertainment industry have finally chickened out."

He recalled the arrogance of those people last night, a stark contrast to the silence of the press at this moment.

These people's arrogance is always based on the premise that their own lives will not be endangered. Like wild beasts in a greenhouse, they will immediately reveal their cowardly nature once they encounter a real hunter.

"What a coward! I was hoping you guys would retaliate." Shiraishi E put away her phone and looked out the window.

Those people are worth hundreds of millions, wield great power, and enjoy a life of luxury that is unimaginable to ordinary people. Because of this, they cherish their lives more than anyone else.

Would you trade your precious life for someone else's?

Smart businessmen wouldn't do something that loses money.

Those people chose to remain silent, give in, or even take the initiative to make overtures.

They would rather swallow this bitter pill than risk their lives.

This outcome was entirely within his expectations. That's just how the world is; bullying the weak and fearing the strong is an eternal law.

When you demonstrate sufficient strength and determination, even the most arrogant enemy will learn to be humble.

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As the school bell rang in the afternoon, Xiaolan and Yuanzi excitedly huddled together, discussing something, as they walked out of the school gate.

It turns out that Yukiko sent an invitation, hoping that they could participate in the recording of a popular variety show and experience what it's like to be interviewed.

"This is amazing!" Sonoko exclaimed excitedly, gesturing wildly. "I heard the host of this show is super famous, and there will be lots of celebrity guests!"

Xiaolan's face was full of anticipation: "Yes, I've never been on TV before. But," she said with some worry, "aren't you nervous? What if you say something wrong?"

Shiraishi E said calmly from the side, "Don't worry, Yukiko-neechan will take care of you. These variety shows are scripted, they won't embarrass you."

He wasn't particularly interested in appearing on TV shows or anything like that, so he slung his backpack over his shoulder, waved to the two of them, and said, "I'm not going. Have fun, I'm going home now!"

Just as Shiraishi E walked out of the school gate, preparing to return to the Miyano residence to rest, her phone suddenly rang.

The caller ID showed Miwako Sato.

"Officer Sato?" Shiraishi E answered the phone. "What's up?"

Miwako Sato's voice was anxious on the other end of the phone: "Shiraishi-kun, are you free right now? There's been a hostage situation at the soccer stadium! There are kidnappers mixed in with the spectators, threatening to shoot people or injure them by holding hostages and demanding a ransom from the organizers!"

Shiraishi raised an eyebrow: "Shouldn't this kind of case be handled by Shinichi Kudo? Deduction and solving cases are his specialties."

Sato Miwako said eagerly, "I feel that your reasoning ability is no worse than his, and more importantly—you are better at fighting than him! After discovering the robber, you can subdue the criminal immediately, but he can't do that."

Shiraishi E chuckled lightly: "I love hearing that. Okay, send me the address, I'll be right there."

After hanging up the phone, Shiraishi E did not leave immediately, but instead dialed another number.

How could Conan be absent from such a lively event?

Even if he didn't go, he had to drag him along to join the fun! "Conan," he said to Conan on the other end of the phone, "something's happened at the soccer field, there's a hostage situation. Take the rest of the Detective Boys with you, let's go too."

Conan on the other end of the phone frowned: "Shouldn't this kind of thing be handled by the police? What can we kids do?"

Shiraishi said meaningfully, "It's precisely because you're children that you won't attract the attention of robbers. Think about it, a group of children playing on a sports field—what a natural disguise!"

Conan immediately understood his intention: "I understand. We'll pretend to be ordinary elementary school students watching the game and observe the situation secretly."

"Smart," Shiraishi said with satisfaction. "Then let's get going! Don't waste any time."

Twenty minutes later, Shiraishi E arrived outside the arena and successfully reunited with Conan and the others.

Ayumi, Genta, and Mitsuhiko were very excited.

They couldn't help but cheer, "Great! We can fight crime again!!"

"Yes, yes! With our Junior Detective Club working together, we'll definitely bring that robber to justice!!"

"We also have a cell phone-shaped tranquilizer gun that Brother Shiraishi gave us!"

"........."

Seeing the three of them so excited, Conan couldn't help but remind them, "You three, don't get too excited! And don't be too smug!"

"This is no child's play; someone could die if they're not careful!"

Facing Conan's Nishimura, Ayumi, Genta, and Mitsuhiko said in unison, "We won't get carried away!"

Shiraishi E smiled and said, "Good luck! I have high hopes for you guys! You guys go in first, I'll go find Officer Sato."

"Whoa!!" The three children nodded energetically and then eagerly entered the arena.

Near the arena, Miwako Sato was anxiously waiting in the command center.

"How's it going?" Shiraishi E walked over, greeted them, and asked directly.

Miwako Sato briefly explained the situation, saying, "The robbers are cunning; they've blended in with the audience, and we can't pinpoint their exact location. They've threatened to detonate bombs immediately if they discover the police are launching a raid."

Just then, she saw several familiar little figures walking into the stadium, chatting and laughing – it was Conan and the Junior Detective League.

Sato Miwako was taken aback for a moment, then realized: "Did you call them here?"

"Yes." Shiraishi E's lips curled up slightly: "They're all good kids, they can be of help."

He then said, "Give me a staff member's ID; I want to go in and observe closely."

Miwako Sato immediately instructed: "Everything is ready. You are the site maintenance staff. Put on your headset and stay in touch."

Shiraishi E changed into her work clothes, pulled her hat brim down, and walked into the court seemingly casually.

His gaze swept quickly across the stands, and at the same time he called Conan on his cell phone, saying, "Conan, you guys split up and focus on the southeast stands. The robbers are likely mixed in with the audience in that area."

"Understood." Conan's voice came through the earpiece. He then said to the others, "Ayumi, Genta, Mitsuhiko, let's split up and communicate using our detective badges!"

What appeared to be an ordinary football match had actually turned into a huge hunting ground.

But the game between hunter and prey has only just begun!

(End of this chapter)