Daily Spy Life in the Detective Conan World

Chapter 317 I'm sorry, it's all Anya's fault!
This excuse is quite plausible, after all, Tequila is a member of the organization, so it's normal for him to know Gin's movements.

After thinking for a moment, Conan believed Ai Haibara's explanation; if it was tequila, it could indeed be explained.

"He's saving you even in this situation, which means he must have family or friends who have also been poisoned by that drug. But wouldn't that expose his identity? Gin probably won't let anyone who betrays the organization get away with it, right?"

Akemi Miyano is a good example.

"No, the situation was rather complicated at the time, so I can't go into details. In short, Gin didn't recognize him as Tequila."

"That's good."

Conan breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Tequila is a mysterious traitor, it is at least friendly to them for now. It can be used, and it's best not to expose itself!

However, the fact that the other party knew his identity remained a sore point, and he needed to ascertain Tequila's true identity as soon as possible. Even in a collaboration, mutual understanding should be a prerequisite; currently, he was at a significant disadvantage, knowing absolutely nothing about Tequila.

Conan paused for a moment, then came up with a way to find out Tequila's true identity.

"Is there any way to get the list of drug users? If we want to know Tequila's identity, we might have to start by checking the list of drug users and find the person behind him who was also shrunk by the drug."

Conan began to mutter to himself: "According to what you said before, Tequila is a person who suddenly rose to prominence in the organization this year. He was previously unknown. His rise must be related to APTX4869. The person next to him who was harmed by the drug may have taken this drug and shrunk this year. As long as we can get the list of drugs used this year, we will definitely be able to find something."

Ai Haibara listened silently, rolled her eyes, and then poured cold water on the situation.

"Do you know how many people Gin has killed this year? Do you know how many people the other branches of the organization have killed? After this drug was developed, it was used not only in Japan. Moreover, I did not take out the drug usage list from the organization's Japanese branch, let alone other branches."

"Furthermore, obtaining the list is practically impossible. These kinds of things are kept in the organization's base, and the information brought by Tequila doesn't include this. Trying to get in from this direction is simply impossible."

“As long as the organization still exists, there will be opportunities!” Conan shook his head and looked at the Porsche 356a whose flames had been extinguished.

"After we exclude those who are confirmed dead or whose bodies are found on the list, we should be able to reduce the number of people to single digits!"

Ai Haibara pondered for a moment, then said, "You are indeed very clever."

Conan's goal is simple: to find people like him who disappeared after taking drugs and whose bodies were never found.

Ai Haibara smiled. Although Tequila was just an excuse she made up on the spot, it didn't mean she didn't want to know Tequila's identity. Conan's suggestion was quite good.

However, this is contingent on obtaining the organization's list of drugs used.

"Let's think about this matter more carefully. We can't let it happen again like this time, where we had to grit our teeth and proceed even after the bugging device was discovered, putting us both in danger."

Ai Haibara had some reservations about this; she almost lost her life, and it was only because she didn't lose her temper that she showed good manners.

God knows how utterly devastated she felt when she saw Gin and Aunt Joel, who still hadn't taken off her mask.

"Don't worry, after this experience, I definitely won't do anything reckless if I'm not sure."

"hope so."

The phone went dead; Conan was slightly annoyed by Ai Haibara's last words.

But the good news that his teammates were safe and sound made him suppress this slight dissatisfaction.

The Beika Hotel incident may have ended hastily today, and he may not be able to catch Gin, the culprit, for Shigehiko Tobuchi and Pisco, but this is only temporary.

Now he has a new breakthrough – tequila!

Although he still needed to start with the Black Organization to find a breakthrough, he was still very confident. Detectives never lack the courage to explore the truth, even if the road ahead is thorny and bumpy, even if they may fall on the way.

As long as the Black Organization continues to operate, it will eventually slip up and they will get that list sooner or later.

"By the way, when the explosion happened just now, I think I saw one of those black-clad organization members you mentioned."

After dealing with the Beetle, Dr. Agasa remembered some clues and turned back to say, "They've sent four people all at once, making a total of five with the dead Pisco. They really value Shigehiko Tonguchi."

Conan was taken aback by what he heard.

"Four people? Wasn't it two?"

If Pisco doesn't count, it should only be Gin and Vodka, how could there be anyone else!

Are you sure you didn't see it wrong?

"Probably not. A silver-haired man and a fat man, a combination of tall and short, fat and thin, is quite rare. They should be Gin and Vodka, as you mentioned. There are also two other people standing with them, which seems rather suspicious now."

Dr. Agasa looked up and continued in recollection, "However, I can't be completely sure. There were reporters and onlookers at the entrance, so it was quite chaotic. I didn't see their faces clearly; I only glanced at them briefly. It should have been a woman and a man."

Conan's face darkened.

A woman and a man.

What's the difference between saying that and not saying anything at all?
"Both of them seemed to be dressed very formally. The moment I saw them, the explosion happened, and my glasses were blown off. I didn't have time to see their faces clearly."

"Formal attire?"

Before coming, Conan had investigated and found that there was only one memorial service at the Beika Hotel tonight, and no other banquets. So, were these two people hiding among the attendees?

"Damn it, they dared to do it right under my nose!"

Conan was somewhat annoyed, but there was nothing he could do.

The four had already left, and now all he could do was review the events, like a seasoned hunter waiting for the next opportunity to catch his prey.

Xia Chuan returned home after midnight.

Today is a bit unusual; the living room lights are still on.

Joel, Anya, Ai Haibara, and Bond—the three of them and their dog—are all waiting for him to come home.

"I am back."

As usual, Xia Chuan hung up his trench coat, walked into the living room, and casually tossed Bond a few snacks.

In his mind, he was silently observing the expressions of Yoru and Ai Haibara.

Both of them are back and waiting for him in the living room. Does this mean that after Joel took Ai Haibara away, he and Ai Haibara exchanged information about their identities?
What's next? Does Joel intend to confess to him? What about Ai Haibara?
If the two confess, should I also confess my identity and tell Ai Haibara that I am a spy, so that Tequila can be brought into the open from the shadows?

Joel's expression remained unchanged, but he didn't take his eyes off him for even a second.

Ai Haibara appeared relatively calm, looking down at a fashion magazine.

However, he must have been holding the fashion magazine upside down; at least he didn't believe that fashion trends had progressed to the point of walking on one's head like a catwalk.

Meanwhile, he also noticed Anya, his biological daughter whom he had taken in from an orphanage in the United States, out of the corner of his eye.

Anya's expression was somewhat tense, fearful, and even a little trembling.

Strange, he doesn't remember the window being open. Could it be because a cold draft blew in when he opened the door?
Otherwise, why would this little girl be so nervous?

"Ania, what's wrong?"

When her father called her, Anya visibly trembled, her eyes darting around and avoiding looking at Xia Chuan.

If his father finds out that his identity was almost exposed because of him, will he be arrested and sent back to the orphanage tomorrow?
This thought lingered in my mind.

This was a major blunder by the spy Anya. What to do? What to do? Aunt Joel and Haibara shouldn't mention it, right? Her mind was in turmoil, causing her radio waves to malfunction. Even though it wasn't a full moon, she couldn't hear anyone's voice. Her mind was filled with only her own chaotic thoughts.

"I'm sorry, it's all Anya's fault!"

The little girl sprang up with a "duang~" sound, stood on the sofa, and bowed to admit her mistake.

Xia Chuan scratched his head in confusion, wondering what kind of trouble this little guy was up to.

From his perspective, Joel was probably after Shigehiko Tonguchi, and he didn't attribute Joel's appearance to Anya.

"Alright Anya, go to sleep now. It's already midnight, and you have school tomorrow."

Joel did not intend to expose Anya. Without Anya, she would not have known that Natsukawa would appear at the Beika Hotel, and thus would not have been able to discover Ai Haibara's secret. So it was all Anya's credit.

She was still hoping Anya would keep up the good work and report back to her next time, so she naturally wouldn't let her little spy get scolded and wouldn't mention her.

"And Ai too, she came back so late, she must be exhausted. Don't do that again next time!"

Xia Chuan was taken aback upon hearing this.

In this way, it seems that Joel has no intention of telling her her identity for the time being.

Knowing Yor's plans, Xia Chuan finally felt relieved.

This makes things much simpler; I don't need to say anything, and Joel himself will probably quickly move on from the topic.

As he expected, when the two little girls returned to their room, Joel didn't mention much about what happened that night.

"I heard that an explosion occurred at the scene after I left, killing Representative Tobuguchi and Kenzo Masuyama, the chairman of the car company."

"Yes, I planted that explosive. Because something unexpected happened, I was worried that continuing the investigation would expose me, so I detonated it prematurely."

Joel knew the other person was probably referring to Pisker. It seemed Xia Chuan hadn't anticipated a second murder, so he probably didn't know about the distillery.

"Don't get involved in dangerous things like this next time. There are so many business leaders and politicians in Japan, there's no need to keep an eye on those big shots."

"Are you worried about me?"

Xia Chuan grinned mischievously and sat down on the sofa, pulling his girlfriend into his arms.

"Ugh!" (ω)

“Although your boyfriend isn’t a high-level executive, he still has a lot of power. Since I dared to be there for this kind of thing, I’m not afraid of being implicated.”

After saying that, Xia Chuan patted his chest, full of confidence: "Moreover, I also have the ability to protect myself. I'm not the kind of weakling with only rudimentary skills."

Joel's cheeks flushed slightly as he slapped away Natsukawa's wandering hands. "By the way, Ai still hasn't found her family. What are you going to do about it?"

Xia Chuan's expression turned serious, thinking to himself that they had finally gotten to the point.

The fact that the two of them came back together means they must have known each other's identities, and this is the time for him to express his stance.

"Then let her stay at home. What, don't you like Ai?"

"Of course not!" Joel raised his voice a little, secretly relieved that he hadn't misjudged the man.

She asked this because she wanted to know Natsukawa's opinion of Ai Haibara. If Ai Haibara couldn't find "family," Natsukawa's words would prevent her from worrying about him sending her away.

Now that she and Ai Haibara know each other's identities, although they haven't said anything about forming an alliance, family is a natural ally.

Ai Haibara wants to develop an antidote, and she wants to destroy the brewery because of her sense of justice. The two things seem unrelated, but in fact, they are both inseparable from the brewery.

"So, don't you think the kids are adorable?"

Xia Chuan's mouth stretched from ear to ear, his heart pounding faster, and his right hand, like a nimble snake, slipped through Joel's defenses and reached into his waistband: "If you really like it, let's get one soon."

With such a large and prosperous family, including an old castle, Xia Chuan didn't see any problem in having another child.

A man's confidence is this simple: first, he has the capital; second, he has a lot of capital.

By integrating the two, we can open up new avenues!

"forget it."

Joel imagined what it would be like to give birth and breastfeed a baby, and he was a little scared.

After so many years as an assassin, suddenly asking her to have a child is a bit overwhelming.

Having been a Terminator for so long, I've never even considered creating life.

"What's there to be afraid of? I have a fortune, enough to raise even twins or triplets."

Xia Chuan thought that Yoel didn't want to take care of the child, so she added, "You can leave it to Ai to take care of later."

Turning the corner upstairs, Ai Haibara, who had been eavesdropping, immediately darkened her face, stood up, and walked towards her room.

You two can show off your love all you want, but why should I be the one to raise the baby?
Is there no justice in this world?

One Anya is already like this; if another baby comes along, she'll go crazy.

Who will research APTX4869 then?

"Aren't you afraid of ending up like the Tomizawa family?"

Joel made a rare joke, saying cryptically, "What will happen to the family fortune if we have too many children?"

Xia Chuan pondered for a moment: "What do you think about raising them in poverty? Send them to a remote rural area, and tell them when they grow up that their father is actually a very wealthy man!"

Having read many stories of this type in his previous life, Xia Chuan now had a vivid picture in his mind.

What a show-off! A poor boy falls in love with a rich girl. When her parents come to his house with checks to end the relationship, he turns around and pulls out a stack of checks, throwing them in their faces.

"How can someone so young have such strange ideas? I will never do anything to make the child suffer!"

Joel and Yuri grew up in poverty and knew the hardships involved; otherwise, they wouldn't have become assassins.

She absolutely doesn't want her child to live that kind of life; it sounds unreliable.

"So, you agree to have a baby?" Xia Chuan chuckled, increasing his grip to break free from Yole's abdominal muscles and climb upwards to the peak.

With his other hand, he easily scooped up Joel and ran towards the bedroom.

Xia Chuan was in high spirits, convinced that he would definitely open up a sea route tonight, and even secretly made a pledge to his second brother.

The idea was good, but reality was harsh.

Not long after entering the room, Xia Chuan discovered that his belt buckle was crumpled into a ball, making it impossible for him to even relieve himself, let alone take off his pants and release his penis.

This is a hard metal belt buckle supplied by Frank!!
Xia Chuan swallowed hard, and the second child, not daring to make a fuss, quietly fell asleep.

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