Conan: Death is Watching Me

Chapter 296 Writing Level 4! Let's go to Karuizawa!
"Shh!"

The night rain is pattering.

Sonoko stayed in the room next to Ai's once again.

Gao Mo could imagine how angry and helpless the lady of the Suzuki family must have been.

The eldest daughter got married, and the younger daughter, who should have inherited the family business, also wanted to leave.

Hmm, what if we tie him up and send him to the Suzuki family later?
Gao Mo leaned against the window by the bedside, flipping through a projected book, his eyelids twitching repeatedly.

Fortunately, he was not an ordinary person, and the power of secular financial groups had little effect on him; at most, it would only allow him to change his identity.

He can even launch a counterattack if the enemy is involved.

At level 3, he already possesses the ability to kill at will, and even has the Death Note, which is comparable to Pandora's Box.

Having held the notebook for a long time, he could sense that as his rank increased, the notebook was also gradually recovering. As a carrier of rules, it could actually kill like the Grim Reaper, and all the ways of death he had collected so far were usable materials.

He just can't use it for the time being, and he doesn't want to start this.

As a detective by profession, he understood all too well that it was a path of no return, a path that would turn him into the next puppet Grim Reaper.

This authority might be unlocked at level 4, so it's not far from his reach.

"Swish!"

The rain was getting heavier and heavier, and a van not far from the window could be seen completely covered by the rain.

Although he couldn't see inside the car, Gao Mo could still feel the sharp gaze within.

Shuichi Akai is here again.

This guy is a weirdo. He's clearly a dangerous person, but he always likes to run this way, as if he's afraid he can't protect Ai.

Who to guard against?
Gao Mo quickly skimmed through "The Guide to Romance Novels" and glanced at the small flame that lit up inside the carriage.

Doesn't this guy sleep?

This won't do. Judging from Rei Furuya's reaction and recent news reports, the brewery seems to be preparing for some big operation. Shuichi Akai not only can't protect anything here, but he might also bring trouble upon himself.

Especially Vermouth, who is currently disguised as Dr. Araide and pays special attention to the people around Conan.

That was the only way at that point.

Gao Mo took out his phone and sent a message to Furuya Rei.

The two of them getting entangled should be able to divert the trouble away.

"There's a suspicious person near the office, a sharp-eyed man in black wearing a knitted hat?" Furuya Rei immediately returned the call, took a deep breath, and said sincerely, "Sorry, he's probably after me. I'll handle it right away!"

"sorry to bother you."

Gao Mo thought for a moment and put down his phone.

The idea of ​​giving Shuichi Akai a fake identity resurfaced in my mind.

However, they are currently busy dealing with the distillery and are unlikely to pay much attention to him.

In the original work, it seems that he faked his death in order to plant a new pawn in the brewery, and then took the opportunity to disguise himself and move into the Kudo family.

A moment later, another headlight flashed in the rainy night, and the outline of the black car finally disappeared.

Shuichi Akai and Rei Furuya know each other well and won't make a big fuss, but a confrontation is inevitable.

Gao Mo gazed quietly at the tranquil street outside the window, shrouded in rain.

I wonder if Conan will get involved in the conflict between the Black Organization and the FBI.

Speaking of which, he still has an undercover identity from Furuya Rei that he hasn't claimed yet. Maybe he can use it to cause some trouble for the brewery if the opportunity arises.
Although he had no interest in undercover agents, he didn't want this struggle to affect him.

He cannot completely ignore the winery's threat at this point.

but……

Could the final upgrade mission for an undercover agent be to destroy the distillery?

That's quite a hassle.

Gao Mo shook his head and continued to absorb the knowledge from the professional books.

Your writing level has unknowingly advanced to level 4.
In this world, he only needs to develop quietly and protect himself and those around him.

Once the rules of death are dealt with, an organization like the Blacksmith will be insignificant.

……

"A legendary detective duo, a golden partnership!"

"Kindaichi and Kogoro Mouri team up to solve the case of the woman's body found by the river, uncovering a truth hidden for 12 years..."

"The Kariya family, ruined by infidelity, a cold and indifferent family..."

The next morning, the sky cleared up after the rain.

Gao Mo's phone kept ringing as soon as he woke up, with all sorts of news pop-ups. Only after turning on Do Not Disturb mode did he finally get some peace and quiet.

Kindaichi's fame is growing, and for the first time, his name has been mentioned before that of the man with the mustache in the news.

With his abilities, he could actually be a contender for world-class detective status, but staying in Japan is definitely not an option; he needs to travel to at least a few major countries to handle major cases.

However, his vest situation also restricted his ability to travel abroad.

There's a bit of no solution.

Fortunately, he doesn't have that plan for the time being.

There's no point in the detective leveling up any further. No matter how good his new talent is, it can't compare to the extraordinary abilities and hidden authority he gains after leveling up. Level 5 is already enough for him to handle all cases, and in some ways, it's even a waste of his talents.

The world of "Detective Conan" itself doesn't have any particularly difficult cases, and so far, the only other cases encountered are related to the Kindaichi series.

These are all cases that a high school detective could solve.

"Good morning, Kido-kun!"

Yuanzi got up with a yawn and ran into Gao Mo, who was getting ready to wash up.

No wonder he's the man Miss Sonoko has her eye on; he's so handsome even when he wakes up.

If only we could have another hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress scene like in my dreams, or a damsel-in-distress-saves-the-hero scene, maybe we wouldn't have to wait another two years.

"what?"

Sonoko wrinkled her nose at the aroma wafting from the kitchen.

Damn it, it's Ai again.

"I'll go help in the kitchen!"

"Wash your face first." Gao Mo tossed a towel to Yuanzi.

He's at writing level 4, and further improvement will be difficult, but it should be enough for him to quickly advance his novelist level.

Luck is indeed very important in this industry, but with a writing level 4 skill and a talent for novel writing, hard skills can reduce the impact of luck.

His next goal is to secure a place in "Literary Era" and then try to become a permanent member. As long as the final level 5 quest isn't too outrageous, he should be able to grind it out.

"Breakfast is ready!" Ai called out from the dining room. "Today it's milk, eggs, and bread."

After washing up, Sonoko felt inexplicably dejected when she sat down at the dining table.

This was not what she expected. Although it was also a scene about a family of three, why did she seem more like a child?

Surprisingly, she was being taken care of by the children instead.

"Delicious." Sonoko took a few bites of the egg bread while secretly shedding tears, then gulped down her milk.

cooked rice!

"Kido-nii, are you going to Karuizawa with us today? I've already told my sister and Yuzo-nii that we'll have dinner there..."

"Ah."

Gao Mo did not refuse.

The chances of evil spirits delivering themselves yesterday are slim. Some murder cases are ultimately left for them to investigate themselves.
How do we dig?

Just keep an eye on the Mori family.

This family always seems to run into trouble whenever they travel far from home. This time, they're going out together, which is practically a case delivered to their doorstep, so of course he won't miss it.

Here comes the material for my new novel!

In addition, the profession of freelance journalist cannot be neglected; an "exclusive interview with Kogoro Mouri" should surely be somewhat appealing.

"The Freelance Writer's Guide - Yasuhiro Kamoshita" sparked a lot of ideas in him, and after finishing it, no fewer than a dozen articles came to mind that would thoroughly exploit Yasuhiro Kamoshita's talent.

Including but not limited to "deciphering the private life of Sleeping Kogoro", "the unspeakable secrets of the famous detective", and even a lot of ideas for smearing and hyping... Well, we're friends, so let's leave that out.

In short, his thinking was indeed a bit limited before.

News reporting doesn't have to be so conventional; the key is how to attract attention, especially for a freelance journalist like him. To get his story published, he has to be unique.

"Exclusivity" and "authenticity"—as long as he grasps these two points, he can thrive in this industry.

"Di Di!"

A loudspeaker blared, interrupting Gao Mo's thoughts.

The man with the mustache rang out from outside: "Kido, what are you all dawdling for? Hurry up! Honestly, you were the ones who said you were going to Karuizawa!"

"Isn't it still early?"

Yuanzi pushed the door open with a bang, her forehead furrowing into a large zigzag pattern.

"Who was it that was reluctant yesterday? Now they're rushing off!"

"Hmph, I'm doing this for your own good. If I wait too long, I'll be harassed by those reporters, and then I won't be able to go to Karuizawa peacefully." The man with the mustache tilted his head back and rolled down the car window.

"reporter?"

“Yesterday I solved another bizarre case, because it involved something from 12 years ago, and the murderer was a well-known romance novelist. Now it’s attracting a lot of attention.”

Conan rolled his eyes at the shameless mustache from behind.

"Is this kid coming along too?" Sonoko noticed Conan with her sharp eyes. "Why does he follow Ran everywhere? I was hoping to spend some time alone with Ran."

"..."

Conan's eyes are incredibly expressive.

Why did he follow?

It's all because the garden always comes up with some unreliable plans.

"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on this kid, he won't get in your way," the man with the mustache said smugly, imagining the beautiful college student. "I even specially changed to this bigger car, it's more than enough to take everyone."

"Uncle, what kind of wicked idea are you up to?" Sonoko asked with a teasing expression. "Could it be that you heard there are a lot of beautiful female college students in miniskirts playing tennis over there?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" the mustachioed man said with a straight face. "Why would I go to Karuizawa for some miniskirt? I just heard there's a good fishing spot there and wanted to go fishing. I even brought my fishing rod!"

"Really? It's strange to go all the way to Karuizawa to fish, isn't it?"

"What's weird?"

Ignoring Sonoko and her daughter's scrutinizing gazes, the man with the mustache looked into the house with a puzzled expression.

"What's Kido doing? He hasn't come out for ages."

"wait for me."

Gao Mo had already packed his luggage, but couldn't find the key anywhere. Just as he was thinking of using his mental palace to deduce it, he turned around and saw Xiao Ai rummaging through the corner of the laundry basket and finding the key.

"You're not going to abandon me again this time, are you?" Ai said, picking up the black cat. "Last time I went to Ryukyu, I didn't even see a ghost."

Gao Mo scratched his head, and by the time he realized what was happening, Ai had already gotten into the mustachioed man's car.

Despite being so afraid of ghosts, I always want to see them.

Forget it, after what happened yesterday, he wouldn't feel comfortable leaving Ai at home alone.

With the Distillery and the FBI still locked in a fierce battle, it would be safer to take Ai out with her.

"How about that?" the mustachioed man said smugly. "Wasn't it a wise decision to switch to a bigger vehicle? No more worrying about being crowded, hehe!"

Conan suddenly interrupted, saying, "But if a large vehicle is involved in an accident, the compensation will be much higher."

"Shut up, it's not that easy for anything to happen. I was careless that time at the Twilight Mansion, I shouldn't have driven the car in there."

The man with the mustache still harbored resentment over the Twilight Mansion incident.

"Everyone, get ready! We're heading to Karuizawa now!"

"Ah~"

Gao Mo yawned and subconsciously looked at the intersection where Akai Shuichi had parked last night.

I wonder how those two are doing now.

Perhaps there's a chance to turn hostility into friendship.

No need to thank him.

"Another beautiful day!" Dr. Agasa breathed in the fresh air as he walked out of the gate. He didn't pay much attention to the car leaving with exhaust fumes, patted his stomach, and ran next door to ring the doorbell.

This is the happiest time of the day.

If it weren't for the need to conduct experiments, he would have preferred to live next door or have Gao Mo and Xiao Ai move into his house.

"Huh? She's not up yet? Ai should be making breakfast by now..."

Seeing the doorbell go unanswered, Professor Agasa was a little confused. It took him a while to realize what was happening, and he stared blankly at the departing car with his mouth agape.

"call!"

A cool breeze rustled, lifting a few stubborn white hairs on Professor Agasa's head.

Didn't we agree to have dinner together today?
So they're just leaving him all alone?
(End of this chapter)