Conan: I don't do anything? If I really do it, you won't be happy.

Chapter 57 Rules are rules, they are not set today
"Although the elevator at the Toudou Tower is more in line with the criminals' psychology, we can't let go of the inspection at Haido Station. Officer Takagi, report to Officer Megure immediately. I'll go to the Toudou Tower to check the situation first!"

When Officer Sato heard Terusuke's analysis, he suddenly thought of the scene when Matsuda Jinpei discovered the first bomb three years ago.

At that time, Jinpei Matsuda guessed that the bomb was on the Ferris wheel, and immediately set out to find the location where the bomb was placed. Then the control console of the Ferris wheel was blown up, making it impossible for him to escape.

By analogy, the criminals will definitely lure the police into a closed environment and ask him to answer a question between two options.

He dismantled the bomb to save himself without regard for the safety of other residents;
Or the citizens who are waiting for the prompt sent in the last few seconds for rice flowers may get blown to death.

Thinking of this, Officer Sato was filled with determination. He must not let anyone else be sacrificed!
"Are you really going to go there now?"

Suddenly, Xiao Ai's calm voice interrupted Officer Sato's thoughts and asked, "What do you mean?"

"Ah! I see. Now is definitely not the best time."

"Takagi, let Officer Megure and the others investigate Haido Station first!"

Hearing Officer Sato's tone of sudden enlightenment, Officer Takagi was a little confused, but still reported to Officer Megure and asked him to investigate Haido Station.

Officer Takagi then asked Ai, "Why isn't now the best time? We've already found the bomb, haven't we?"

"Yes! We already know where the bomb is. Shouldn't we dismantle it as soon as possible?" Genta was also a little confused. He looked at Ai, hoping to get an explanation.

"I understand!" Mitsuhiko suddenly said, and then explained to the others, "Because if we go now, the criminals are likely to find out that the police already know where the bomb is, and use tourists going there as hostages to threaten the police."

"So, let's investigate Beihu Station first. Let's make the criminals mistakenly believe that the police didn't realize the bomb is inside the Touto Tower. Waiting until there's no one there will be the best time!"

"So that's how it is! You guys are really smart!" After hearing Mitsuhiko's analysis, Officer Takagi suddenly realized and praised several people.

Officer Sato glanced at Conan in the back seat, then glanced at his watch and said to Officer Takagi, "Okay, Takagi, there are still two hours before the Toudou Tower closes. Let's go and send these children to Dr. Agasa's house!"

"Yes!" Officer Takagi answered subconsciously, and then he felt three gazes around him as if he were a traitor, and he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

After hearing what Officer Sato said, Huisuke glanced at Xiao Ai who was reading a magazine in his arms, and whispered in her ear: "Xiao Ai teacher, it seems we are about to go back! Have you thought about my reward?"

Feeling the words coming to her ears, Xiao Ai subconsciously looked up. After meeting Terusuke's eyes, her cold face suddenly turned red, and she raised her fist and hit Terusuke lightly.

Looking at the shy Ai, Huisuke smiled. When he looked up, he suddenly found that Ayumi and others were watching the interaction between the two with curiosity.

Facing the gazes of several people, Huisuke understood why Xiao Ai had reacted so strongly just now, so he asked calmly: "What's wrong? Why are you looking at me?"

Hearing what Huisuke said, Genta spoke first: "Huisuke, you should also talk about Officer Takagi. We just helped them so much, but they want to send us back so soon!"

"That's right! How could you do that!" Ayumi nodded seriously, looking at Officer Takagi with dissatisfaction. "Is this what an adult is like? Sending us away when you don't need us anymore, destroying the bridge after crossing it!" Mitsuhiko used a Chinese idiom to summarize Officer Takagi's behavior.

Listening to the condemnation from several people, Officer Takagi couldn't help but sweat profusely, but he still said with a stiff upper lip: "But you are just a few elementary school students, and your academic workload is very busy! You don't need to be as busy as us adults!"

"Cough cough cough..." Terusuke originally wanted to speak up for Officer Takagi and get home faster, but he was made to laugh by his words "busy with studies" and accidentally choked himself.

After Ai patted him on the back, Huijie, who had recovered, said to Mitsuhiko and the others, "Even if you say so, it is against the rules for police officers to bring children with them. Rules are rules, and they were not set today. I think we should not embarrass Officer Takagi!"

After hearing what Huisuke said, several people turned their eyes to Xiao Ai. They also realized that Xiao Ai could make Huisuke change his mind, so they looked at Xiao Ai with hope and said:
"Haibara-san, you should tell me something too! You put in a lot of effort in cracking the code just now. You definitely don't want us to return empty-handed!"

Xiao Ai, who was pretending to be an ostrich, heard what they said, turned around slowly, thought for a moment, and calmly analyzed:

"Now that the code has been cracked, it's up to the police to defuse the bomb, and we can't help with that."

After hearing what Ai said, Ayumi and the others lowered their heads in disappointment, and Terusuke also nodded with a smile.

But then, seeing Huisuke's smile, Xiao Ai also smiled and said to the others:

"But didn't Officer Sato say that? The first bomb was just a bait. It just so happens that Dr. Agasa has a map of Beika City. We can guess where the other bomb is."

"And if the criminals use the same method as last time, a hint will appear in the last three seconds of the first bomb to indicate the second one."

"Then I think it's entirely possible to defuse the bomb at the last second and guess the location of the second bomb based on some of the clues we've provided."

"It would be nice if we could help out with something like this, wouldn't it?"

After hearing what Ai said, Terusuke's smile slowly disappeared. Ai's meaning was very clear. She wanted these children to stay overnight at Professor Agasa's house.

If that's the case, does it make any difference whether he's at home or in Officer Takagi's car?

Oh, it’s true. He can hold Ai in the car, but at home in front of several children, Ai probably won’t let him do that.

But before Huisuke could speak, Officer Takagi said in agreement as if he had seen a life-saving straw:

"Yeah, after you guys gather your strength, we might need your help with the second bomb, so you should go home and get some rest!"

After hearing that even Ai thought they should go back, Genta nodded hesitantly and said, "Okay then, remember to find our Junior Detective Team immediately after you see the code!"

"Yes, yes!" Officer Takagi nodded helplessly and drove towards Dr. Agasa's house.

(End of this chapter)