Shirou's clones number 30 million

“That’s how it is.” Miyazaki Sanzenin nodded slightly. “When do you think would be a good time for the engagement ceremony? I think next month would be nice, although the weather might be a bit chilly…”

They're pretending to be confused!

Hayami Shirou instantly realized what was happening and looked at him with a deep gaze.

While I understand the old man's desire to find a suitable successor since there is no one to carry on the family line, is it really necessary to force him into this situation?

Or was he actually waiting for me to say yes to Nagi?

And now, is this because they're certain they can't turn against you?

"Isn't it a bit inappropriate for a 22-year-old famous detective to get engaged to a 14-year-old underage girl?"

"An engagement isn't a marriage, is it? An engagement is a ceremony held by a couple who are planning to get married, but one of them is underage. Or are you saying you only plan to date and not get married?"

"Uh..."

They actually used my own words to slap me in the face.

"If I remember correctly, doesn't Nagi have a fiancé?"

"That wasn't really an engagement; it was just a joke I made when I was young, and it was dissolved a year ago," Michiru Sanzenin said with a smile.

They actually pulled this trick!

It's conceivable that even if he finds other excuses, he can still refute himself.

Clearly, this was pre-planned, just waiting for someone to fall into the trap.

Yesterday, no, perhaps it was prepared a year ago.

The key point is that once an agreement has been made, there's really no way to forcibly break it.

I agreed too quickly yesterday; I should have made no promises at all.

Realizing that he had already lost the battle, Hayami Shirou could only sigh.

"I have only one request: don't announce the engagement to the public."

At that moment, Nagi Sanzenin's eyes were filled with barely suppressed excitement.

If they weren't in a public place, she would have cheered.

“Alright.” Emperor Sanzenin nodded slightly, his face now beaming with smiles. “With Hayami by Nagi’s side, I can finally rest easy.”

We lost! We lost the moment we made that promise yesterday.

The good mood that had just been lifted after winning against Conan gradually calmed down.

Indeed, one should not be too arrogant in life.

As soon as Emperor Sanzenin left, the young lady excitedly rushed over.

"Is it okay? Really okay? Engagement?"

"Well... that doesn't mean anything. Didn't you have a fiancé before?"

"You're not jealous, are you? Hehe..."

"Don't announce the engagement to the public or spread rumors."

"No problem, but why is that?"

"I don't want to be seen as a child fetishist."

"I'm not a little girl! I'm all grown up now."

"Come back and say that two years from now."

Ah... what a rare defeat.

Fortunately, this matter will not be made public.

Otherwise, once the news gets out, he will definitely be seen as a pervert in the eyes of the public, which would seriously damage his reputation.

But two years later, things will be completely different.

Falling in love with a sixteen-year-old girl is a beautiful story.

How could someone who aspires to surpass Sherlock Holmes have such a stain on his record?

Sanzenin Nagi looked at him excitedly for a long time, then suddenly asked:

"By the way, may I turn your past deeds into a manga? Hayami Shirou's Mystery Book."

"can."

"Oh...that's great! Actually, I've been drawing for a year now, and the editorial department has approved it all. Since you agree, it can appear in the magazine in a few days."

"Uh... so it's a case of acting first and informing later? It's not necessarily a bad thing, whatever you want."

Chapter 411 Actually, I've always wanted to be a good person

Chapter 411, Section 412: Actually, I've always wanted to be a good person.

"Good evening, Ms. Chris."

Upon seeing Chris Vineyard dressed in a formal gown, Hayami Shirou immediately moved closer, curiously looking "her" up and down.

Putting aside height and build, details like hair and skin are exactly the same as those of actress Chris Vineyard in the movie, as if the movie character had appeared in real life.

Hayami Shirou was full of praise, saying, "As expected of Kaito Kid, his skills are truly amazing."

I've never seen the real person, only watched a few movies, yet the resemblance is so perfect.

The level of realism is so high that it's even more lifelike than Vermouth herself.

Or rather, she herself needs to wear makeup, while the Phantom Thief Kid disguises himself directly as a movie character.

"Detective Hayami, I've long admired your name."

Kaito Kuroba returned the smile, while simultaneously asking with his eyes:

What else do you need me to do?

"I never expected that tonight's gala would be able to invite a celebrity like Ms. Chris. I really love all the movie roles you've played."

As he spoke, Hayami Shirou responded with his eyes:

Do as you please.

Behind him, Sanzenin Nagi watched the two exchanging glances and felt slightly dissatisfied.

"Shirou, are you a fan of hers? I've never heard you mention it before."

Seeing this, Shirou lowered his head slightly and said in a low voice:

"I wouldn't call myself a fan, just exchanging a few polite words."

He certainly wouldn't be so rude if he were facing him in person.

But when it comes to Phantom Thief Kid, it doesn't matter, since only the two of them can hear what he's saying anyway.

"Why...?"

Sanzenin Nagi looked surprised. Was this something she could say to the other person?

Moreover, the sound was quite loud; the other party would definitely hear it, right?

However, when she turned to look at Chris, she didn't see any displeasure on the other's face, but rather more curiosity.

Kaito Kuroba curiously sized up the two of them, pretending not to have heard what had just been said, and smiled as he said:

"I'm going to look around elsewhere. Please go and attend to the other guests."

Hayami Shirou nodded slightly, indicating that he should do as he pleased.

What's the situation?

Sanzenin Nagi was completely confused. Why did these two seem so familiar to each other?

But those words just now didn't sound like a conversation with an acquaintance at all.

Thinking about these thoughts, his gaze unconsciously followed Chris's movements.

The next moment, she caught a glimpse of two female high school students out of the corner of her eye.

The two people were staring intently in their direction, their gazes seemingly fixed on Hayami Shirou.

"Shirou, those two people seem to be looking at you. Do you know them?"

"Oh...?"

Hayami Shirou followed her gaze, glanced at the two of them, and instantly noticed Katsura Kotonoha's unusual behavior.

Compared to when I saw him a while ago, his height is slightly different, and his overall demeanor is also different.

Hairstyle, skin tone, and demeanor are all slightly different.

Judging from a detective's perspective, she, like Chris, is not the real person.

"Nagi, wait here for a moment, I'll go say hello."

"Should I come along too?"

"No, please wait here for me. These two are the people involved in the last incident, and we may need to discuss some confidential matters."

"Understood, I'm going to find Sakuya to play now."

Under Nagi Sanzenin's gaze, Shirou Hayami slowly walked towards the two high school girls and then began to talk to them quite seriously.

Of course, what she and others saw was not the same as what actually happened.

......

Chris Vineyard?

Unexpectedly, I met another version of myself at a gala.

After a moment's thought, Vermouth realized that this was definitely a conspiracy against her.

To make oneself appear in public, and then to kill oneself silently.

In this way, one can accurately control the time of one's death, making oneself disappear from the world silently.

Lost in thought, she suddenly noticed Hayami Shirou slowly walking towards her.