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

Chapter 515 Makoto Kyogoku: That despicable Phantom Thief Kid, he actually tricked Sonoko into lying with you!
The name of the builder of this Four Gods Mechanism is [Mimizu Kichiemon].

Misui Kichiemon, a legendary mechanic from the Bakumatsu era in the world of Detective Conan, created a variety of exquisite mechanisms and puppet dolls. Inside Suzuki Jirokichi's manor, there is a vault mechanism called Iron Lithium that he designed.

That anti-theft mechanism was incredibly strong; even the Phantom Thief Kid would have to spend a lot of time breaking through it.

As for its sturdiness, it is said to be able to withstand air raid bombs—of course, it is hard to say whether it can actually be done, since how could a vault designed in the late Edo period possibly take into account the possibility of such damage?

However, Jirokichi Suzuki himself believed that lithium iron phosphate could withstand bombs.

This is why Suzuki Jirokichi has not yet forcibly dismantled this so-called Four Gods Mechanism.

He worried that the Four Gods Machine might be equipped with specific lethal mechanisms, just like the Lithium Iron Machine, which would directly cause casualties if triggered. Even if it were to be forcibly dismantled, it would have to be done with Kyogoku Makoto and Chen En present.

At least Makoto Kyogoku and Chen En can ensure that no one will be killed or injured because of Misui Kichiemon's traps.

"Does one who desires to obtain the Qilin through improper means have to compromise his body and change his form?"

"It sounds like this mechanic has considered the emergency opening situation if someone loses their key. However, I don't think this is a good thing, because it gives thieves an opportunity."

Bai Ma Tan stood beside Chen En.

His gaze swept over the mechanisms in the four corners of the temple room. The four mechanisms were clearly distinguished by different colors: blue, white, red, and black, corresponding to the four gods in the mythology of the great Eastern country: the Azure Dragon, the White Tiger, the Vermilion Bird, and the Black Tortoise.

This ability to shift one's form will likely be applied to the four divine mechanisms at the four corners.

Makoto Kyogoku, who was standing next to him, blinked.

He gained nothing, but thought that if Suzuki Jirokichi wanted to take the Kirin out of the mechanism pillar, he could just go up and take care of it with a single chop, without having to go through so much trouble.

"So, White Horse Kid, Brother Chen En, have you figured out how to crack this thing?"

"I asked, somewhat hastily," Suzuki Jirokichi asked.

His gaze followed Chen En and Hakuba Saguru's as they swept across the four corner platforms, then he realized what they meant and explained,
"These four mechanisms are actually used to insert keys. You have to insert the four keys into the keyholes of the mechanism in a certain order, and then turn the keys at the same time to open the mechanism column."

"You think this requires a key? But I accidentally lost the key..."

"Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise?"

Ignoring Suzuki Jirokichi's words, Chen En frowned and asked.

These words made Jirokichi Suzuki, Makoto Kyogoku, and Sonoko Suzuki blink, somewhat confused. However, Saguru Hakuba, standing nearby, shook his head and replied,
"No, it's the Azure Dragon, the Vermilion Bird, the White Tiger, and the Black Tortoise."

—You Japanese are really something, you move things, but you also have to mess up the order?
Chen En shook his head and sighed.

At that moment, Hakuba Saguru took out his pocket watch, glanced at it, and said,

“8月24日11点35分23秒，三水吉右卫门的机关破解完成。”

"In this mechanism, the Azure Dragon represents spring, the Vermilion Bird represents summer, the White Tiger represents autumn, and the Black Tortoise represents winter. The meaning of Misui Kichiemon is that, without the key, the dragons lean against the mechanism platform in the order of spring, summer, autumn, and winter."

Although Chen En quickly solved the riddle after observing it.

However, he received a different answer from Hakuba Saguru regarding the order, because he felt that since Misui Kichiemon arranged the mechanisms according to the four symbols of the mysterious Eastern Great Kingdom, the activation order should also follow the way the mysterious Eastern Great Kingdom pronounces them.

However, it turns out that Misui Kichiemon, this extraordinary man, had his own understanding.

Suzuki Jirokichi stared blankly at Chen En for a moment, and only after Chen En nodded did he allow the other members of the Suzuki Foundation to enter the mountain shrine and begin to decipher the Four Gods Mechanisms left by Misui Kichiemon in the order instructed by Hakuba Saguru, in order to retrieve the Kirin Horn from the mechanism pillar.

Meanwhile, Hakuba Saguru stood beside Suzuki Jirokichi, keeping an eye on the mechanisms to prevent any accidents from happening.

Kyogoku Makoto, who was supposed to be in the support position, took a step back and came to Chen En's side.

He glanced at Suzuki Sonoko next to Chen En, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke seriously.

“Mr. Chen En, I am ready to face off against Phantom Thief Kid.”

"My Tenjin-ryu Karate will not lose!"

You should say that to Kaito Kid himself, not to me.

Chen En glanced at Makoto Kyogoku, his eyebrows slightly raised.

Or do you still think I'm Kaito Kid even now?

What about Batman? Who do you think Batman is? Is it Kaito Kuroba?
Chen En's reaction was indifferent.

Kyogoku Makoto thought that his performance wasn't serious enough, so he spoke even more earnestly.
"I have completed the targeted training."

"With my absolute defensive barrier, I won't be fooled or even frustrated by Kaito Kid's various gadgets like I was last time. I will go all out from the start and show Kaito Kid my true strength!"

Suzuki Sonoko:?
Sonoko Suzuki glanced at Makoto Kyogoku and said in a low voice,
"Um, Mr. Kyogoku, don't you know?"

"Actually, Arn isn't Phantom Thief Kid."

Upon hearing this, Makoto Kyogoku nodded and replied.

"Yes, I know. Mr. Chen En is not Phantom Thief Kid."

"I was just explaining my resolve to Kaito Kid—he did save my life last time, and I won't let him get caught, but I also won't let him steal the jewel right in front of me."

"I came here precisely to have a showdown with Phantom Thief Kid!"

Chen En: ?
Chen En blinked, and considering that Kuroba Kaito had taught him disguise and disguise techniques, he emphasized,
"The one who stole the Jade Emperor wasn't Phantom Thief Kid. It was just me impersonating Phantom Thief Kid, putting on an act. Everyone, including myself, knows this. It's just that if you ask Uncle Jirokichi, he'll be too proud to admit it."

Sonoko Suzuki, standing nearby, nodded repeatedly and said...

"Yes, yes, both Jirokichi's uncle and I know that A-en is really not Kaito Kid!"

Kyogoku Makoto:?

What?! You're a born evil guy who uses sweet talk to win girls' hearts!

They actually managed to fool even the garden?

Could it be that they're trying to mislead me in this way? Damn it, I won't fall for it!
On the day of the operation, I will definitely be in top form and fight you fair and square!

Let me show you the power of Tenjin-ryu Karate, a master of unrecognized techniques!

(End of this chapter)