Daily Spy Life in the Detective Conan World

Chapter 863 An Accidental Encounter with a High School Detective

He clearly wanted to express that Kir, who had the lowest profile, was suspicious, but Amuro Tooru's line of thinking was not wrong either. His Irish identity and his relationship with Gin could indeed lead to his rebellion.

“Yes!” Xia Chuan nodded seriously: “However, it’s still just a suspicion. Before we have conclusive evidence to confirm it, as long as we pay close attention, this attention can become the hope for a comeback at the right time.”

"Using him as a shield? That's a good choice."

Amuro Tooru was confident that he wouldn't be exposed, but it wouldn't hurt to have someone who could act as a scapegoat.

"But how did you manage to get the tequila? Could there be something wrong with this person?"

Tequila had been in the organization longer than him, and at first he was a little skeptical that the other was an undercover agent.

Even now, he still doesn't understand why tequila rebelled.

As for the claim that the other party was a spy when they joined the organization more than a decade ago?
impossible!
After years of lying low and doing nothing, no undercover agent could do that. The higher-ups go to great lengths to send people into the organization just to gather intelligence.

If you can't get any intelligence for more than ten years, any leader would be furious. Just like Kuroda Hyōe, his relationship with him deteriorated. If it weren't for their shared basic goals and mutual usefulness, they would have parted ways long ago.

“Agave is long dead; you should have already guessed that,” Xia Chuan said confidently.

"Uh"

"It was just a guess before, but now it's confirmed."

Sure enough, neither of them considered me one of their own.

Yuri was a little upset. Amuro Tooru hadn't told him his suspicions, at least he hadn't considered that the tequila was actually a fake.

"Not long after I arrived in Japan, I received accurate information that Tequila would be at the Full Paradise Games press conference. On the day of the press conference, I arrested Tequila and then had my teammates disguise themselves as him."

"Disguise?"

Amuro Tooru thought to himself, "I can't believe I didn't realize that Tequila's face was a disguise. That disguise technique is really amazing!"

"The risks of infiltrating disguised as Tequila are great, but the benefits are also considerable. With each operation, Tequila has gained Gin's attention and has learned more and more information. Compared to these, the sacrifices and risks are acceptable."

"Ah."

Amuro still had many questions in his mind, but he didn't ask any further.

Xia Chuan found the right time to seek cooperation.

Rum's arrival did put a lot of pressure on Amuro Tooru, and coupled with Kuroda Hyōe's increasingly contradictory behavior, he was able to talk to Natsukawa so easily.

Otherwise, what Tequila did earlier really frightened him. Up until now, Amuro Tooru has no idea about Natsukawa or the organization behind him.

All the information came from Yuri, and Yuri only knew about the IRS.

But Amuro Tooru knew that Natsukawa's identity was definitely more than that.

Kazami Yuya had mentioned to him that Rum and Natsukawa's conversation yesterday was a bit strange.

The two seemed to know each other yet not, their conversation leaving one with a sense of unease.

Of course he wanted to get to the bottom of it, but given the limited information available, it was clearly wishful thinking for him to ask about something that even Yuri didn't know.

Even if they say it, it might not be true. Rather than creating a smokescreen for ourselves, it's better to keep a close eye on the agave plant afterward.

If Ireland can be used as a scapegoat, why can't tequila be used as a substitute paper doll?

It's a bit of a breach of promise, but what could he do in this situation? Rather than trusting tequila, he chose to trust himself!
Once I see Karasuma Renya achieve his decapitation, all the sacrifices will seem worthwhile.

At worst, I can go to Agave's grave and kowtow to him after I finish the mission.

Natsukawa didn't see anything wrong from Amuro Tooru's expression and actions, but cooperation can't be achieved overnight, and it's only right that they be wary of each other.

"By the way, what's Rum's next move? Have you received any news?"

Now that a cooperation has been reached and information about spies has been provided, Amuro Tooru can't be blamed for his own distorted thinking; he still needs to ask for the information he needs.

"Rum is clearly on guard, as evidenced by his departure from the base overnight, so there's no news yet."

"However, today I heard Vermouth mention that Arak has already entered Japanese territory."

"Why did Vermouth tell you this?" Xia Chuan asked.

"They probably know I'm familiar with Rum and want to get some information from me about his arrival in Japan."

This is just Amuro Tooru's speculation, and even he himself feels that it's a bit far-fetched.

Logically speaking, Vermouth shouldn't have asked him.

Knowing full well that she had once worked for Rum, Vermouth shouldn't have come looking for her. What if she turned around and reported it to Rum?
“You may have given yourself away somewhere, or your ambition made Vermouth feel that you wanted a promotion.”

"To put it simply, if your former boss comes to your new workplace and becomes your supervisor again, it will be a little difficult to face if you want to advance in your career."

"Although you were transferred to Japan because the boss valued you, in Vermouth's eyes, you might be the kind of person who tried to curry favor with the boss in order to get a promotion, and your relationship with Rum is probably not good."

Natsukawa clearly saw Amuro Tooru's concerns and said this.

This explanation is probably the most reasonable.

The reason she didn't tell the tequila persona might be that, in Vermouth's mind, Gin already knew about it, so there was no need to go through with it.

"That is indeed a possibility."

Amuro Tooru shook his head: "Never mind, this isn't important. It's not the right time yet."

"Alright, I can't stay out for too long, I have to go."

Amuro Tooru looked around, and without waiting for the two to say anything, he left.

Cooperation requires mutual sincerity, and our interactions with Agave will reveal some insights.

As for how to communicate with Xia Chuan afterwards?
Going through Tequila or Yuri would be fine; Amuro Tooru really didn't want to talk to Natsukawa directly, as his gaze always seemed to see right through him.

"Is that Irishman really an undercover agent? He doesn't seem like it to me." I met him at the Twilight Villa; that Irishman seemed more like a madman. Yuri scratched his head, unusually showing a simple-mindedness.

"Who knows?"

"Okay, that's all for now, I'm going home."

Just as he stood up, Xia Chuan suddenly seemed to remember something and said, "By the way, the distillery probably won't do anything in the short term. Even if Rum wants to take action, he'll need to gather intelligence beforehand, which will take some time."

"Your sister said she's going on a trip, do you want to come along?"

Xia Chuan asked the question sincerely.

The main problem was that I couldn't even get into my bedroom when I got home, so I couldn't do what I wanted to do. I had no choice but to agree to Joel's request for a trip in order to get his forgiveness.

Of course, this is based on the premise of security.

Especially since he had just officially partnered with Amuro Tooru, whose intelligence gathering capabilities regarding the brewery far surpassed his own, his safety was further enhanced. At the same time, he wasn't entirely without intention of using this trip to lure Rum out; at least he harbored a sliver of hope.

The less time you give your opponent to prepare, the more likely you are to successfully turn the tables.

He had already checked the calendar and knew there wouldn't be a full moon in the coming period, so he just needed to keep Anya with him.

If they're really unlucky and the clock suddenly jumps, they can simply contact Frank, who's been secretly following them, and he can take them away in a helicopter.

Yuri was about to object when he suddenly remembered that it was his sister's idea.

He rarely objected to his sister's decisions, and he stubbornly kept his words, "Aren't you afraid of getting aborted?" to himself.

"Then you guys better be careful. Try to make sure that Frank is prepared. Isn't he the best intelligence broker in the world? It's time for him to shine. If even a single hair of my sister is missing then, I won't let you off the hook."

Ha ha.

Xia Chuan smacked his lips.

how to say?

If you really get targeted by the brewery, you'll be the one who suffers; Joel is usually the one chasing after others.

Without stopping, before the afternoon, Natsukawa took a plane to Kyoto.

I happened to run into the Mori family at Haneda Airport.

After chatting for a bit, I learned that they were rushing to Osaka to watch a stage play performance, and apparently, the same company had hired them to investigate the case.

The case is related to a gem passed down within the performance troupe. Xia Chuan didn't ask too many questions about its specifics, but he roughly knew that the other party was destined to return empty-handed this time.

Kaito has already said that he won't take action today.

After saying goodbye to the two and boarding the plane, Xia Chuan finally revealed a meaningful smile.

"It must have been Vermouth's doing, right?"

"But this is too hasty. There's not a single word from Rum. Does she plan to keep Kogoro Mouri busy for the next period of time?"

On second thought, it's not entirely impossible.

After all, it wasn't her own money she was spending.

Even without Conan and Kogoro Mouri by his side, he still encountered a murder case, which was very puzzling. Natsukawa even suspected that he had been tainted by the Grim Reaper.

Of course, he's not Kogoro Mouri or Conan; he wouldn't be so bored as to jump in and solve cases.

It was precisely because of his composure that he gained an unexpected reward.

It was initially thought that the case would be solved after the plane landed, with the Kyoto Prefectural Police conducting an investigation. However, the case was resolved in less than two hours by a high school detective.

A high school student who is also a detective—characters who possess both of these traits are usually involved in the plot, so Natsukawa paid extra attention to him.

If you don't pay attention, you'll be fine, but once you do, you'll notice something amiss.

I was wondering when the other person would show up.

This high school detective has short, wavy black hair and wears a hat.

Her pupils are dark green, and she has a single fold under her eyes, which is very similar to Shuichi Akai's eyes. She also shows her canine teeth when she smiles.

That's right, she is Shuichi Akai's younger sister, Sera Masumi.

In the story, she often dresses in a gender-neutral style. Today, she happened to be wearing a light blue shirt and jeans. Her voice was somewhat androgynous. Her confidence and ease in solving the case captivated the flight attendants on the plane. If she hadn't been reminded later that Sera Masumi was a girl, the flight attendants probably would have gone up to ask for her phone number.

"It seems Frank's information is a bit outdated. Sera Masumi has already arrived, so Akai Mary is probably hiding in some corner of Kyoto, right?"

Xia Chuan murmured to himself.

He wasn't the type to blame his teammates. The other person had probably only arrived in Japan in the last few days, and his Japanese wasn't very fluent, with occasional English words popping in.

Frank has been busy with his marriage proposal these past few days, so it's understandable that he was taken advantage of.

It's highly likely that because Conan wasn't there, only a murder occurred on the plane. There were no robbers or bombs, and no scenes requiring a parachute or searching for a new pilot. The plane landed safely on the tarmac in Kyoto.

The moment I stepped out of the cabin, the fresh air of Kyoto rushed towards me.

The gentle sunlight fell on the tarmac, without the scorching heat, leaving only a warm and pleasant atmosphere. It was as if even breathing became easier, and the fatigue of the journey quietly dissipated in this leisurely atmosphere.

"At least before I started working, Kyoto gave me a good impression." Xia Chuan smiled softly and muttered to himself.

Sometimes, happiness is something you have to find and experience for yourself. If you deceive yourself when you're troubled and do nothing, you'll only make yourself feel worse.

After adjusting his mindset, he strode towards the airport exit, where someone was already waiting for him in the parking lot.

As for Sera Masumi...

The other party does have some reasoning ability, so Xia Chuan didn't want to make excuses to approach them. After all, the world's will favors detectives, and if he took the initiative to talk to them, he would definitely be suspected for no reason, even if he didn't give anything away.

This is indeed a difficult problem to solve, so at most, Natsukawa can only try to find Sera Masumi's whereabouts through airport surveillance and see if there is any chance to find Akai Mary through that.

"Hey, you blond hunk over there!"

Xia Chuan had only taken two steps when he was suddenly stopped by a voice.

Besides him, two other blond-haired men turned around as well.

This is normal. Usually, men think they are handsome and that the other person is clearly calling them.

She noticed two strange blond-haired men looking over, but she ignored them and jogged over to Xia Chuan.

"What's wrong?" Xia Chuan turned around and replied calmly, her gaze indifferent, quite different from those effeminate and pretentious women on the plane who worshipped her.

Sera Masumi had noticed Natsukawa very early on. She always felt that his calm and composed demeanor was somewhat similar to that of her brother in her memory.

It wasn't the bookish second brother who only knew how to play chess, but the eldest brother whom he had almost never seen since they grew up—Shuichi Akai.

After hesitating for a long time, she couldn't help but call out to Xia Chuan.

The move, which was exactly what Xia Chuan wanted, caused a slight ripple in his heart, making him wonder if the other party had recognized him.

But that shouldn't be the case. The other side's storyline has just begun, and they probably don't even know Ran and Conan yet, let alone themselves.

"It's nothing, it's just that you look kind of familiar."

Sera Masumi regretted it a little after getting closer. Only when she got closer did she realize that the vague feeling was actually an illusion. The other person was not indifferent, but rather seemed indifferent.

Compared to her brother, who was emotionally stable to the point of being ruthless, getting close to this man gave her a strange feeling of being genuinely noticed by him.

—It seems to be some kind of strange affinity.

(End of this chapter)