I'm in Detective Conan, and the system has appointed Batman.

Chapter 229 Tickets to Hakodate

“The performance was a great success!”

Although there was a slight mishap along the way, the result was good.

Mu Shuli's eyes lit up.
It was as if she could see a tidal wave of wealth and fame flowing towards her, something she could never have dreamed of back when she was a struggling flight attendant.

Even a free-range chicken can transform into a phoenix by climbing up a branch!
All of this was made possible by the [Destiny Gem] she wore on her ring. Although most experts considered this gem insignificant, it was priceless to her!
The hype and marketing were all thanks to this gem!

She led her cast and crew out of the Cosmic Theater's performance hall with an air of triumph.

He walked directly to the entrance of the Cosmic Theater, which was surrounded by reporters with their cameras and microphones.

At this moment, Kogoro Mouri and Shintaro Chaki were already drenched in sweat.
Chaki Shintaro stammered and was speechless for a moment when faced with questions from the media.

"This, this, this... uh..."

Although he is a veteran police officer with many years of experience
But having always kept a low profile, he hadn't quite adjusted to the new situation yet.

Kogoro Mouri, on the other hand, knew only his own family's affairs.

He did not contribute any effective damage in the operation to capture Phantom Thief Kid.

He's a complete freeloader; if he were to boast even a little, the guests who came out later would expose him.
That would be incredibly embarrassing!

"Everyone, Phantom Thief Kid's evil plan has been thwarted by the combined efforts of Manager Chaki and Detective Mori!"

"Look, everyone, this Stone of Destiny in my hand is the best proof!"

Maki raised the Destiny Gem Ring high in her hand.

The next moment, numerous media outlets began snapping photos.
He kept praising Kogoro Mouri and Shintaro Chaki's superb skills.

The two, who originally wanted to explain the true situation,

Immediately, they became elated by this free and shameless flattery.

Completely immersed in praise.

Ran Mouri, who followed the crew out, couldn't help but sigh helplessly.
So, is it true that one of the essential elements of being a famous detective is having a thick skin?
I wonder what exactly my father did when the media asks him later.
Then Dad explained how he dressed up in a leather suit and performed the story of the friendly forces surrounding him.

"It seems that Ms. Maki is really craving attention."

Ai Haibara said calmly,
She followed beside Professor Agasa, her attention completely unfocused on Maki and the others.

He just glanced at it sideways, then asked,

"Professor Agasa, where is the Great Detective right now?"

"He must have chased after Kaito Kid and left the Space Theater, right? But if he doesn't come back soon, his super elementary school student status won't be able to be kept a secret anymore."

Hearing this, Professor Agasa chuckled and said,

"No, no problem."

"I just checked his location coordinates. He's moving very fast and heading this way. He should be here soon. We just need to delay him a little."

—What an idiot who does things without considering the consequences at all.

Ai Haibara turned her head to look at the theater troupe members next to her.

This time, Maki was clearly trying to make a name for herself by bringing a group of theater troupe members out in such a grand manner. However, one thing was strange: a core member she had seen in the dressing room before was missing.

She was now standing next to the crew members who were listening in.

Was she being ostracized, or did she simply not want to stand with Maki Juri?

Ai Haibara pondered, and she could recall that person's name—

Natsuki Sakai.

Maki Shuri's personal makeup artist takes cosmetics very seriously.

When Genta first went in, he tried to grab a handful of foundation.
She quickly collected them all at once, and thanks to this, Ai Haibara still remembered this person.

"...Everyone, next up is the group of members of our Cosmic Theater Troupe."

"I will charter a private jet to go to Hakodate, Hokkaido for a celebration banquet and to take our new play on tour, as a way of showing my respect for Detective Mori and Manager Chaki."

"Here, I would like to present the plane ticket to these two friends who have helped me!"

As Maki spoke, she solemnly grabbed another handful of plane tickets from the bag of her black-haired, bespectacled assistant and handed them to Kogoro Mouri and Chataro Kamiki, clearly having come prepared in advance.

Upon hearing that he could freeload a meal and a performance, Kogoro Mouri's eyes lit up immediately. He reached out and took the money, nodding eagerly.
"Great! Of course! I'll be there on time to board the plane the day after tomorrow!"

I saw Kogoro Mouri accept the plane ticket.

Maki Juri then turned to look at Chaki Shintaro. This superintendent of the Criminal Investigation Department's Second Investigation Division was already considered a high-ranking official in the Metropolitan Police Department. Seeing that Chaki Shintaro seemed to be hesitating, she whispered...

"A lot of celebrities from Tokyo will be boarding this time?"

Ochagi Jintaro:!

Previously on the Queen Cerissa, Chaki Shintaro repeatedly stopped Nakamori Ginzo's actions, naturally because he did not want to offend the celebrities on the ship at the time, and he himself had not yet reached the point where he could dine at the same table with celebrities.

Now, Maki has given this opportunity.

Immediately, Chaki Shintaro made up his mind. He took the plane ticket and said seriously,
"Don't worry, I'll definitely take this leave! I'll book this flight!"

He might even be able to use this opportunity to advance further!

Seeing that both Kogoro Mouri and Chataro Kamiki had accepted the tickets, Maki Juri nodded in satisfaction, turned around, and began to deliver her eloquent remarks to the media, trying to further amplify the public opinion and generate buzz.

Ran Mouri, watching Kogoro accept the plane ticket, covered her mouth in surprise.

She wasn't surprised that Kogoro Mouri would accept the plane ticket.

Instead, she suddenly thought of a way to persuade her mother to come over and sit with her father. Since Mu Shuli had given her many plane tickets, she could just give one to her mother and say that she couldn't go because of something, and to avoid wasting the tickets, she would ask her mother to go in her place.

My mom doesn't usually watch this kind of news, so I'm sure she'll think she bought it and be fooled... Shall we board together?

"Hmm, are you all going together?"

Ran Mouri chuckled softly at this thought.
Turning to the members of the Junior Detective Club beside him, the members quickly said...

"Of course I'm going! There's no class that day anyway!"

Although it seems they don't actually attend classes every day.

Just as Ran Mouri's attention was focused on the members of the Detective Boys, she suddenly noticed that Conan was missing.

She had just gotten up, intending to look for Conan.

Then, Conan appeared panting in the nearby corridor, one hand supporting himself against the wall, the other wiping away sweat, looking utterly exhausted.

He parked his car near the emergency exit of the Cosmic Theater and ran straight over!
"Sister Xiaolan, I...I'm here."

Ran Mouri: ?

You were only walking around the building, and you're already this tired?
It seems Conan also needs to strengthen his training!

(End of this chapter)