Conan: Rice Flower Spring

Chapter 417, Section 411: Reaching a Cooperation
Vermouth is one of the people who trusts Conan, or rather Shinichi Kudo, the most regarding his physical condition.

The reason is simple: how did she get to know Conan and Ran?

The two children went to America to visit the Kudo couple during their holidays, and Yukiko Kudo introduced them to each other.

I heard that they encountered a murder on the plane when they flew to America.

Vermouth had initially thought the two kids were just unlucky to encounter a murder on a plane while on vacation.

How can anyone be in the mood for a vacation?
can.

Because Vermouth soon encountered Shinichi Kudo and Ran Mouri at another crime scene.

If it were just these two chance encounters, Vermouth might not have thought much of it. But when she disguised herself as a silver-haired serial killer and met the young couple again that night, it could no longer be called a coincidence.

While Vermouth certainly found salvation at the time, upon closer analysis, does it make sense considering the frequency with which Shinichi Kudo and Ran Mouri encounter murders and trouble?
In less than a week during their trip to America, they became involved in three “murders.”

On average, a murder occurs every two days. With that kind of efficiency, let alone Vermouth, even Gin, who is keen on working overtime, doesn't kill people every day.

To be fair, if Gin hadn't debuted earlier, in terms of the efficiency of killing people, he might not actually be higher than Shinichi Kudo.

Most importantly, it's safe!

Don't be fooled by Shinichi Kudo's seemingly indifferent attitude towards death; once he solves the case, won't the police and the victims' families be holding his hands and saying:

"thank you!"

Vermouth thought that Shinichi Kudo was at his peak in America, but she didn't expect that when she returned to Japan, it was just the beginning!
This means that with Conan as her cheat code, it is inevitable and unstoppable for Ran Mouri to become famous in the detective industry.

Conan is practically a weapon of causality.

Vermouth, as the "biological mother," can't forcibly kidnap Conan or Ran Mouri.

Looking at it this way, it seems she really has no way to deal with this situation?
"Speaking of Chris, have you ever thought about this?" Lin Longma subtly changed how he addressed Vermouth.

Using the name Chris instead of Vermouth's account would bring them closer together and better express Lin Longma's goodwill.

Vermouth clearly sensed Lin Longma's goodwill and responded softly, "What have you been thinking about?"

"Xiao Lan's rise to fame was inevitable due to the media's promotion, but it may not be a bad thing."

The media's analysis is actually quite accurate, isn't it? Ran became a detective precisely to 'find' Shinichi Kudo, didn't she?

Lin Longma's words were a bit convoluted, but Vermouth understood them.

Ran is definitely not looking for Shinichi Kudo in the real sense, because that person is right beside her now.

She wanted to achieve Conan's goal by becoming a detective in place of Kogoro Mouri.

Whether it's investigating an organization or searching for an antidote for drug A, a starting point is needed.

Conan believes that a famous detective is more likely to get involved in cases related to the organization. Ran Mouri agrees with Conan's view.

Their relationship is like that of a brilliant mind and a highly efficient body.

How can this not be called a match made in heaven?

"Ran's actions will inevitably attract the organization's attention, and I think some within the organization will agree with the media's assessment. But as long as Ran Mouri can't find Shinichi Kudo, isn't that also a way to protect her?"

Without a doubt, Ran Mouri's choice this time was terrible.

According to Vermouth, the best way to ensure her own safety is to avoid contact with or involvement with the organization, and even more so to avoid attracting the organization's attention.

Unfortunately, Conan acted out of line, staying at someone's place without restraint, which led to his identity being exposed.

Ran Mouri has the kind of "unwavering" personality, so all Vermouth can do is act as a patch-up artist and try to make amends.

Lin Longma is right.

Ran Mouri, Shinichi Kudo's childhood friend, is more proactive than anyone else in searching for him.

Moreover, given the relationship between the two, Shinichi Kudo, who is "hiding away," might very well risk meeting Ran Mouri.

If we keep a close eye on Ran Mouri, Shinichi Kudo might just unexpectedly deliver something to our door?
Seeing that Vermouth agreed with his view, Lin Longma began to show his goodwill:

"If we want to completely guarantee Ran's safety, then we must ensure that the authority to monitor Ran is in our hands."

I am responsible for the operation of the Ichishin Association and also need to ensure the efficiency of the safety countermeasures department, so I am definitely not a suitable person to perform this task.

Therefore, I will help you secure the right to carry out surveillance missions.

At this moment, Lin Longma neither mentioned conditions nor threats, but simply showed his sincerity and goodwill.

None of us are loyal dogs of the organization; everyone has their own agenda. Going it alone is definitely not realistic.

But in an organization where you can know a person's face but not their heart, isn't Lin Longma the outstanding and excellent partner who stands out from the crowd?

How can the existence of Conan and Ran Mouri not be considered a little secret between Ryoma Hayashi and Vermouth?
Hmm. A mother with two troublesome children and their familiar stepfather?

“Okay, we’ll do it your way.” Vermouth had no hesitation whatsoever, or rather, this was the best option Vermouth could come up with.

"Alright, we'll hold a temporary meeting under the guise of the Security Countermeasures Division, and I'll contact the boss to endorse the meeting."

"Wishing us a pleasant collaboration in the future?"

"Pleasant to work with."
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After finishing his conversation with Vermouth, Lin Longma immediately contacted the boss.

To Lin Longma's surprise, news about Ran Mouri was already rampant in the market, and speculation about the fundamental reason why Ran Mouri became a detective was even more prevalent.

But when Lin Longma brought up this matter, the boss seemed unaware of it.
Logically speaking, even if the boss isn't very sensitive to the news in the market, Rum should still take on the responsibility of filling in the gaps for the boss.

If you can't even do this much, what's the point of having a second-in-command like you?
Do you really think the boss wants you as his second-in-command to manage the organization and the Karasuma family's business?
"You mean Shinichi Kudo's childhood friend suddenly became famous?" A slightly suspicious electronic voice sounded from Ryoma's phone.

"Yes, boss. The hottest news figure right now is the newly debuted detective Ran Mouri."

Of course that’s not the point.”

Upon hearing the name Shinichi Kudo, the boss instinctively paid attention, and this suspicion further fueled his doubts about Ryoma's sources.

How could no one have told him about something so important?
(End of this chapter)