Anime Crossover: Master is Not Here Today

Last night, since Professor Agasa was also there, Ai Haibara went back with him. He and Ran Mouri were responsible for taking Ayumi Yoshida and the others home, so he didn't have much of a chance to talk to Ai Haibara.

So today, to prevent Ai Haibara from going out to see Ritsuka Fujimaru again, he came to Professor Agasa's house early in the morning to block the door.

Looking at the persistent Conan, Ai Haibara sighed helplessly:

"You're really persistent, no wonder even Xiaolan finds you annoying."

"I mean, these are completely different things!"

Conan retorted with a blank expression.

However, he didn't let Ai Haibara change the subject and continued to question her:

"You clearly saw it yesterday, that little girl named Jack's performance in the game, that kind of killing technique, do you think it's normal?"

“I saw the child last night, and the scars on his face are indeed quite noticeable.”

Professor Agasa, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but interject.

Last night, Noah's Ark almost completely cut off the connection between the game and the outside world. They could only see their general progress through the control panel, but could not see the detailed screen, so they did not know what exactly happened in the game.

Just now, Conan gave him a general explanation of the game's situation, which gave him a vague idea.

The scars on Jack's face look like knife cuts, and according to Conan, they do indeed resemble injuries sustained during assassin training.

"But Shinichi, I have a question."

Dr. Agasa asked with some doubt:

"If that child really is an assassin trained by Ritsuka's family from a young age, then they should be behaving more discreetly. But aren't they being a bit too conspicuous now?"

"Yes, that's what I don't understand either."

Conan nodded, acknowledging the flaws in his current deductions, then fixed his gaze on Ai Haibara and said:

That's why I came here to find the answer.

"Sorry, no comment."

Faced with Ai Haibara's calm yet firm response, Conan frowned deeply and said in a deep voice:

"Haibara, do you really understand the current situation? Ritsuka has met Professor Agasa and become friends with Ran and Sonoko. If something happens to her, everyone will be involved!"

"To go even further, if she has connections with the Black Organization..."

"If she had connections with the Black Organization, we would all be dead by now."

Ai Haibara interrupted Conan's speech, saying bluntly:

"Don't forget, you already gave yourself away in front of Ritsuka-neechan, so it won't be difficult for her to find out your true identity as Shinichi Kudo."

"I"

Conan's face stiffened instantly, unable to refute it; this was indeed his own problem.

However, in reality, he recalled his interactions with Fujimaru Ritsuka from beginning to end last night and concluded that she was not deliberately targeting them and did not harbor any ill intentions, which is why he was able to remain calm.

"Ugh."

Ai Haibara sighed again, and helplessly spread her hands, saying:

"I'll say it one last time: I promised Ritsuka-neechan that I wouldn't reveal her secrets to anyone, and that's a promise I have to keep."

"But if you're really curious, you can just ask her."

Last night, Fujimaru Ritsuka made it clear that she didn't mind letting Conan know her identity, so she relayed that message to Conan.

Unfortunately, Conan didn't believe it.

Hearing her say that, Conan, as expected, started scratching his head in frustration.

He certainly didn't believe this explanation. In his view, it was as absurd as saying, "If you really want to know the true identity of the leader of the Black Organization, you can just ask Gin."

Do you think he's an idiot?

Seeing that he couldn't persuade Ai Haibara, Conan turned his gaze to Professor Agasa, hoping that the professor could help him convince her.

If it were Professor Agasa, Ai Haibara would be willing to listen.

However, to everyone's surprise, after noticing his gaze, Professor Agasa scratched his head and chuckled sheepishly:

"Actually, although I haven't had much contact with Ritsuka, I think she's a very good kid, Shinichi, you don't need to worry too much."

Conan said speechlessly:

"Doctor, you're a scientist, how can you believe in that kind of gut feeling?"

Dr. Agasa said with a smile:

"That statement is somewhat biased. For scientists, 'feelings' are also very important."

"..."

Conan was speechless and speechless.

Because Ran Mouri also witnessed Jack's unusual behavior in the game, he subtly inquired about Ran's opinion of Ritsuka Fujimaru after returning home.

To his surprise, Ran Mouri and Professor Agasa gave the exact same answer.

It's one thing to be Ai Haibara, but even Ran Mouri and Professor Agasa are biased towards Ritsuka Fujimaru, even though they know almost nothing about her situation.

Why?

Conan was completely baffled. Could it be that Fujimaru Ritsuka possessed some kind of magical power?

In short, looking at Professor Agasa with Ai Haibara in front of him, he suddenly felt a sense of defeat, as if he had woken up to find himself at odds with the world.

Then, he gritted his teeth and said:

Hmph, even if it means going against the whole world, I will find out the truth!

Just you wait!

……

...

After returning from the press conference, the children, including Nursery Rhyme, had a late-night snack and went straight back to Chaldea, leaving only her, Mash, and Moriarty in the house.

They left early in the morning again, but not to go out and play with Mashu as before; they had business to attend to.

Buy a bigger house

Hi, hello!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 251 Buying a House, A Haunted Villa?

Actually, it was quite unexpected that these little ones from the children's group came to stay together.

However, considering that the same situation might occur again in the future, and that the house they are currently living in is already full, Fujimaru Ritsuka decided that it would be better to move to a larger house.

This time, her goal for buying a house was very clear: in addition to wanting a large house, she also wanted it to be close to her Chaldea Mystery Agency.

Although the Chaldea Mystery Agency has only received one request so far, it has proven quite useful, at least judging from the Shiki incident.

Therefore, she plans to visit that place frequently if she has nothing else to do.

The salesperson who greeted them was named Chiwa Sakashita. She was dressed in a black business suit, had a capable yet gentle demeanor, and always wore a professional smile. She was very competent in her work.

Sakashita Chiwa quickly provided a list of suitable residences in response to her requirements.

"There are suitable ready-built apartments in Beikacho from 2-chome to 6-chome. Also, I don't know if you prefer luxury apartments or villas."

"Let's go with a villa."

Fujimaru Ritsuka said without hesitation.

She actually quite likes luxury apartments because they are often located in bustling areas with better infrastructure and convenient transportation. Downstairs is a lively commercial street, and they also have modern property management services, making them very convenient to live in.

However, considering her own situation, she felt that the privacy offered by the villa was more important.

Although her magic skills are average, as a magician, she understands the principle of 'protecting mystery' quite well.

"Okay, if it's a detached villa..."

Sakashita Chiwa diligently introduced them to everyone, while Mashu couldn't help but whisper beside her:

"So many haunted houses."

Well, that's all.

Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled, already used to it.

After all, it's the Conan world.

Despite her usual habits, after some deliberation, she ultimately chose a villa in Beikacho 3-chome where no murders had occurred.

This villa has three floors in total, one basement level and two above ground, with a house area of ​​455 square meters. Including the outer yard and wall, the total area is 1000 square meters, which is a moderate size.

More importantly, the villa is not only close to the agency, but also not far from Professor Agasa's house. If they really move in, it will be convenient for Ai to visit him in the future.

"This building."

Upon seeing the villa chosen by Fujimaru Ritsuka, Sakashita Chiwa's eyes flickered slightly, but she quickly regained her composure and smiled:

"Then I'll take you all to see the apartments."

Is there something wrong with this villa?

Although the subtle expression on Sakashita Chiwa's face only flashed by, Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others still caught that momentary change, and exchanged glances, somewhat puzzled.

However, they did not immediately point out the other party's problem, but instead decided to see what the situation was first.

So the group followed the saleswoman to the location of the villa.

Standing in front of the villa's gate, before even stepping into the yard, Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others couldn't help but frown slightly at the sight of the exquisite villa before them.

They've already figured out where the problem lies.

"Miss Ritsuka?"

Seeing Fujimaru Ritsuka's expression, Sakashita Chiwa felt inexplicably uneasy, so she tentatively called out to her.

Upon hearing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka snapped out of her daze, looked at the other person again, and asked directly: