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

Chapter 511 The Bat Cave Nearing Completion
This is a call from Jirokichi Suzuki.

This wealthy and well-known figure in Tokyo was currently having a pleasant and calm conversation with Chen En on the phone. He chuckled and said...

"Brother Chen En, didn't I mention the Bat Cave to you before?"

"The Bat Cave will be completed soon. The location and internal structure are all based on your original plan. However, I cannot confirm whether the current Bat Cave is exactly as you envisioned."

"So, if you have time today, go to the Bat Cave and check it out."

"If there are no problems, I will notify them to do the final repairs and finish the job. If there are any problems, you can tell me where to make changes, and I will have the construction team do it."

Suzuki Jirokichi's words eased Chen En's frown.

This was rare good news. He had previously guessed that the Bat Cave would be completed within a week, but the construction of the Bat Cave was progressing even faster than he had expected.

We haven't even finished half of the week's exploration, and the Bat Cave is already nearing completion.

Upon hearing Suzuki Jirokichi's words, Chen En replied earnestly.

"Well then, thank you very much, Uncle Suzuki."

"If I have nothing to do today, I will go to the Bat Cave this afternoon to see the interior decoration and specific situation. If I can't go this afternoon, then I will probably visit the Bat Cave around one or two o'clock in the morning."

Suzuki Jirokichi: ?

Look at your sleep schedule, anyone who sees it will be shocked.

Without dwelling on the issue, Suzuki Jirokichi stated directly,

"By the way, Brother Chen En, why are you in such a hurry to set up a surveillance system now?"

"I remember you originally planned to wait until the Bat Cave was completed, then move the supercomputer into the Bat Cave, and then gradually install the surveillance system to ensure full coverage of Tokyo, right?"

"Have you changed your mind now?"

Jirokichi Suzuki was somewhat curious.

In his impression, Chen En did not seem to be the type to change his mind easily. Since he had a plan beforehand, Chen En would not change his original plan unless something unexpected happened.

From this perspective, Chen En must have encountered some factor that forced him to change his plans.

He was very curious about what that factor was.

However, Chen En clearly did not intend to answer this question.

Or rather, even if he answered the question, it would be meaningless, because Jirokichi Suzuki was not involved in this matter and did not need to know about the deaths of Rei Furuya and Bourbon Whiskey.

Chen En simply said in a low voice,

"Pretty much. Anyway, I'll leave the setup of the surveillance system to you."

"Uncle Suzuki, if there's nothing else, please allow me to end this call now, as I'm currently at the scene of a heinous murder and it's not convenient for us to continue our conversation."

Although he deliberately stood a little further away to ensure that no one else could hear the contents of the phone call.

However, the situation here would eventually attract the attention of others, so Chen En did not intend to spend too much time on conversation, which seemed unnecessary. If he wanted to chat, he could just go find Suzuki Jirokichi.

After listening to the conversation, Jirokichi Suzuki on the other end of the phone nodded in understanding.

—A hero of justice, after all. Running around to crime scenes to uphold justice, isn't that a common thing?
It's not surprising; it would be strange if one day the heroes of justice suddenly stopped running around to various crime scenes.

"To make a long story short, Brother Chen En, do you remember what I told you before?"

"I said that the American equipment we used to capture Kaito Kid was all good stuff, and we planned to give it to Kaito Kid when he reappeared. At that time, I said I hoped you would be the operator."

"Now, Kaito Kid has actually sent a pre-announcement."

"Therefore, I hope you can participate in this operation. You will be in charge of operating the American equipment to deal with Phantom Thief Kid. I believe that with you in charge, capturing Phantom Thief Kid should be a piece of cake!"

Jirokichi Suzuki shouted loudly.

This topic was no longer in the gray area as before, so it didn't matter whether others heard it or not. Chen En nodded slightly, already knowing about this matter, and simply asked in a low voice,

"I know, but what gemstones did you buy this time?"

"Uncle Suzuki, is this gem very powerful, or rather, very valuable? You haven't even announced the purchase of the new gem yet, and Kaito Kid has already sent over a notice."

In response to Chen En's question, Suzuki Jirokichi answered directly.
"I bought a Qilin horn!"

Chen En: ?
A Qilin horn? Are you serious?
Where in this world can you find a Qilin... Oh wait, it's not impossible, after all, there are indeed magical creatures in this world that seem to have stepped out of myths and legends.

It wouldn't be surprising if the Qilin existed.

"This horn isn't a real horn, but a horn carved from a gemstone and attached to a horn statue."

Jirokichi Suzuki explained over the phone.

"And this statue is kept inside a temple in the mountains."

"Obviously, even if a mountain temple has electricity, it's impossible to install those American-style equipment. So, I plan to dismantle the mechanisms in the temple and move the Qilin statue inside back with it."

"However, I'm having some trouble figuring out the mechanisms in the temple."

"So, Brother Chen En, if you have time later, how about coming over and helping me dismantle the traps? Yuanzi is right next to me now, helping me come up with some ideas."

—Is Sonoko by your side too?

A look of understanding appeared in Chen En's eyes.

Normally, Sonoko Suzuki would randomly appear in front of the Mouri Detective Agency or his apartment in the morning, but today, unusually, she didn't appear.

It seems that Sonoko Suzuki is, as always, helping her uncle prepare to deal with Kaito Kid.

Chen En answered affirmatively.

"I see."

“I’ll be there in a bit. I’ve already confirmed almost everything I could at the crime scene, so there’s no point in staying any longer.”

call ended.

At that moment, Kogoro Mouri shouted loudly,
"I've confirmed it. The real culprit is very likely Shinkyo Isuke!"

"Shinkyo Isuke was the deceased's only relative. After the deceased's death, all of the deceased's property belonged to Shinkyo Isuke. Therefore, Shinkyo Isuke had a motive to kill! He is the murderer!"

(End of this chapter)