Conan: Death is Watching Me

Chapter 305 This Gin is Even More Terrifying

Unlike the snowstorms in Gunma Prefecture, it's been snowing all the time in Tokyo.

Vodka grinned widely at the thought that he might receive praise from Gin.

This was his first time leading a mission, and perhaps in the future he could stand on his own like Gin and become an important member of the organization.

Of course, even after he started leading a team, he was still Gin's loyal little brother.

Brother Gin is a general in that official's eyes.

"The whereabouts of the three jewel robbers who are on the run remain unknown. Police believe they are in the Gunma Prefecture area and are currently setting up roadblocks in the heavy snow..."

The radio in the car was still broadcasting news about the jewel robbery that had happened during the day, and Vodka, interrupted from his thoughts, simply turned off the radio.

Compared to an organization, these robbers are utterly insignificant.

He should get a lot of bonuses after this mission, and then he can buy a Porsche.

The Gin Master's version is very difficult to make; something that's good enough is fine.

I really don't like the organization's transportation; it has no unique features whatsoever.

"But is there a road checkpoint in Gunma Prefecture? Hopefully, that guy won't be late."

Xianqiao Station.

Vodka parked his car on the side of the road and checked the time; it was exactly 4 a.m.

After failing to spot Gin, Vodka had no choice but to cross the roadblocks and enter the station under construction.

There's still plenty of time before construction starts, so there's no need to worry about being disturbed.

"That bastard Itakura, he still hasn't arrived?"

Vodka took a flashlight and found the lockers on the ground floor. When he found no one there, he couldn't help but curse under his breath.

Although he had some doubts after not seeing any other vehicles up there, he still couldn't help but be annoyed when he was actually stood up.

"That guy better not have run away."

"call!"

Vodka took out his lighter, lit a cigarette, and was about to go outside to wait when he suddenly noticed a check tucked into the locker.

"This means... Itakura has already been here?"

After opening the locker, Vodka's expression darkened.

A floppy disk case was taped to the locker.

"What does this guy mean? He left the payment and the stuff, but he's nowhere to be found... Ugh!"

Deep inside the locker room, Conan, who had rushed there in a hurry, hid behind a cabinet, slightly out of breath. When he saw Vodka spit out his cigarette butt and start taking off his gloves to retrieve the disc, a smug look appeared on his face.

Great, it worked...

"What are you doing, Vodka?"

Gao Mo walked into the storage room with a cold voice and pressed a gun against the back of Vodka's head.

"Where's that guy?"

"Big brother?"

Vodka nervously turned around and saw his older brother, who was as cold as ever, and couldn't help but swallow hard.

He knew very well how dangerous Gin's gun was. Even though he had been Gin's subordinate for many years, he would still be killed if anything went wrong.

"Where is that guy?" Gao Mo continued, mimicking Gin's question.

“It seems he’s too scared to even show his face,” Vodka said, sweating profusely. “But don’t worry, brother, that guy won’t get away. I’ll send someone to find him right away!”

Conan, hiding in the shadows, narrowed his eyes and even found it difficult to breathe, trying his best to avoid making a sound.

“You still haven’t told me,” Gomer noticed Conan’s trap, “why did you suddenly contact me by phone?”

"That guy was checking his emails at his villa in Gunma Prefecture. He said he hadn't been able to open them in time because of a power outage due to heavy snow, so I changed the transaction time with him over the phone..."

Vodka's Adam's apple bobbed.

It was this terrifying feeling that made Gin seem even more oppressive.

Once the gun was removed, Vodka quickly turned around and grabbed the CD case from the locker.

"Although we didn't kill that guy, we got what we wanted. And I originally wanted to send more people to guard around the station, but you, brother..."

“Hmph,” Gao Mo glanced coldly at Vodka, “Do you know why this box is secured with tape? Idiot, it’s to get your fingerprints, because it’s hard to peel off the tape while wearing gloves.”

"Huh?!" Vodka reacted in a daze. "Big brother, I..."

"That's not all." Gao Mo bent down and picked up the cigarette butt from the ground.

"If you get impatient waiting for a trading target to appear, you might smoke. If you just check the saliva on it, you might be able to find out your blood type."

Conan, lurking in the shadows, was shocked: What's wrong with this guy? He's amazing!

“Also,” Gao Mo opened the CD case and found the transmitter stuck to the bottom of the software CD, “if we accidentally take this with us, we might be able to raid our base. That would be interesting, wouldn’t it?”

“I didn’t know any of this, brother,” Vodka said, his heart pounding with fear. “That bastard Itakura! I must have…”

"It's not Itakura. A large temperature difference would stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and increase the burden on the heart. Itakura Taku has a heart problem and wouldn't be running around in such heavy snow. I think he probably hired someone."

Gao Mo looked into the depths of the storage room with a mischievous grin.

"You should leave here first. That guy might have actually called the police. We'll meet at our usual spot later."

"I understand, brother!" Vodka breathed a sigh of relief.

It felt like I had just escaped death.

Fortunately, his older brother cares about him. It seems that his older brother is going to help him cover up such a big mistake.

"Ah."

Gao Mo watched Vodka leave, his voice continuing to echo in the locker room: "Come out. Although the fingerprints on the CD case have been wiped off, the CD itself is still warm, and I've smelled mice since just now."

After waiting for a while and hearing no movement, Gao Mo stepped into the depths, and the gun made a cocking sound.

"Not coming out? Looks like you won't shed a tear until you see the coffin."

"Hoohoo!"

Conan huddled in the last row of lockers, his face filled with terror, his breathing rapid due to lack of oxygen.

Finished!

How to do?
How to do? !

Was that guy really that terrifying? He's way too powerful!

"call!"

Hearing the approaching footsteps outside, Conan felt his blood freeze and dared not move at all.

Calm down, you should be fine hiding in the locker.

Each locker is so small, it's impossible to hide an adult; only someone small like him could fit in...

"Is it here? Or is it here?"

Gao Mo revealed a librarian-like smile, peering around to look around, and finally stopped directly in front of the locker where Conan was hiding.

"Squeak!"

When the top locker was opened, Conan's heart skipped a beat.

It's the overhead locker!
Are you kidding me?
"Squeak!"

Another locker was opened, the piercing sound seemed to explode in his mind, and the terrifying pressure made Conan's face scrunch up.

As if execution were imminent, the locker compartment where he was hiding was also opened a crack.

"Do you think I can hear you breathing?"

Gao Mo suddenly yanked open the cabinet door and simultaneously tore off the disguise mask.

"Alright, come out now. Don't worry about passing out from lack of oxygen inside."

"Hoohoo!!"

Conan's terrified face was exposed to the light. Even when he saw Gao Mo's familiar smiling face, he still couldn't react and thought he was hallucinating due to lack of oxygen.

"City... Brother Kido?"

After tentatively asking a question and discovering that it really wasn't Gin, even Conan, with his strong mental fortitude, almost broke down in tears.

"Did you do that on purpose? Did you try to scare me?"

"It wasn't intentional, I just wanted to see how you planned to deal with it?" Gao Mo took off Gin's coat as well. "Even if Gin were here, he would easily see through your trick. You should thank me."

"Who would specifically check lockers?" Conan asked, looking indignant.

I was really scared this time, almost scared to death.

My crotch feels wet.

“Why not?” Gao Mo walked away first. “Your breathing and heartbeat are too obvious in this enclosed, silent space. If I can find you, why can’t others find you?”

(End of this chapter)