Detective Conan: Birth of the Demon Child

Chapter Forty-Six: Nothing is true, everything is permitted.

The last time the Black Organization's logistics personnel confirmed that Shinichi Kudo had not returned home, they had basically concluded that he was dead.

The reason for coming back to investigate again after several days is simply to be on the safe side.

Just by looking at the dust accumulated on the furniture, the members of the Black Organization could tell that the house had been uninhabited for some time.

However, just to be on the safe side, these logistics members of the black-clad organization still ransacked the place.

"This is……"

When Shiho Miyano casually opened Shinichi Kudo's wardrobe and noticed subtle changes compared to the last time she searched it, her pupils suddenly contracted, and the hairs on the back of her neck stood on end.

Shinichi Kudo's childhood clothes are missing a few items!

If it were any other man in black who noticed this, they might not have paid much attention, but Shiho Miyano was different.

As the developer of the APTX4869 drug, Shiho Miyano had personally witnessed mice reverting to juvenile form after taking the drug, leading her to suspect that Shinichi Kudo might have turned into a child.

Fortunately, Shiho Miyano did not feel any sense of belonging to the Black Organization, and she was forced to research drugs for them. Otherwise, she would have immediately had someone capture the shrunken Shinichi Kudo, who would have been an excellent research sample.

However, Shiho Miyano is no fool. If she were to actually develop a perfect elixir of immortality, her life as a researcher would probably not be so important.

Given the Black Organization's modus operandi, people who have lost their usefulness usually don't deserve to live.

Therefore, even though Shiho Miyano had already guessed the truth, for the sake of her and her sister's lives, she could not let the Black Organization discover the secret that Shinichi Kudo had shrunk.

Shiho Miyano casually closed the wardrobe, led the men in black to search Shinichi Kudo's house, and then signed her name on the list confirming Shinichi Kudo's death.

……

next morning

Mouri Detective Agency

"The murderer Yuda, who was caught thanks to detective Kogoro Mouri's deduction, escaped from prison last night."

Yuta, always meticulous in his actions, had previously plotted to murder his wife, Keiko, to collect insurance money. However, thanks to Kogoro Mouri's investigation, the plot was uncovered, and Yuta was arrested...

Seeing the news on TV, Ran Mouri frowned slightly and couldn't help but worry, "Oh no! What if Dad really gets retaliated against?"

"revenge?"

Facing Conan's questioning gaze, Ran Mouri said solemnly, "When Yuda was arrested, he made a bold statement, saying that as long as he got out of prison, he would definitely repay Dad properly."

"It's alright, you don't need to worry. If that guy really dares to show up, I can just send him to jail." Kogoro Mouri was a former detective, so of course he wasn't afraid of a criminal's threats.

"Honestly, why do you look so nonchalant? You're the one who's going to get revenge, Dad!"

Seeing that Ran Mouri was really angry, Kogoro Mouri, who didn't want to get a new table, hurriedly explained, "Yuta finally managed to escape from prison and has probably already fled abroad. He wouldn't risk being caught to stay in Tokyo and take revenge on me."

“That’s true.” Upon hearing this explanation, Ran Mouri’s worried expression lessened considerably.

"Okay, I'm going to work now."

"I'll go too!" Ran Mouri exclaimed, then turned to Conan and said, "Conan, it's the weekend, let's be Dad's bodyguards for a bit!"

"Do as you please~"

Kogoro Mouri couldn't very well refuse his beloved daughter's offer, so he simply took them to the Tokyo Racecourse.

That's right! The job that Kogoro Mouri mentioned is going to the racetrack to bet on horses.

Although Conan didn't want to go to the racetrack at all, he couldn't fight Ran Mouri's will and was dragged away from the detective agency.

"Charge! Charge!"

"Number Eight! Charge! Charge!"

"Number six, number six..."

The stands around the racetrack were packed with spectators, cheers and shouts mingling together, the noise reaching the sky.

Just as Kogoro Mouri was focused on the situation on the field, a man with a full beard and wearing a baseball cap was secretly observing him through binoculars.

Watching Kogoro Mouri's jubilant expression, the bearded man cursed inwardly, "Why hasn't that guy arrived yet? Are all assassins these days so unpunctual?"

Meanwhile, on a pedestrian bridge not far from the racetrack, a stunningly beautiful woman with a cool and aloof appearance, wearing a purple women's suit and sporting short, ear-length hair, was swaying unsteadily toward the racetrack.

"Sister Yuhua, cross this overpass and walk a little further ahead, and you'll find the dessert shop I mentioned. Their desserts are just my taste," Suzuki Seimei said, pointing to the overpass ahead.

"Really? Then I'll have to ask the head chef of that dessert shop for his skills... Watch out!"

Kurosaki Yuka had only spoken halfway when she suddenly noticed a figure rushing towards her. Instinctively, she pulled Suzuki Haruaki into her arms and protected him tightly with her own body.

boom!

With a thud, a short-haired woman in a purple suit tumbled down the overpass and landed in front of Suzuki Haruaki.

Kurosaki Tamaka stared at the unconscious short-haired beauty for a moment, and only released Suzuki Haruaki after confirming that she was not in danger.

"Sister, are you alright?"

Seeing the words "Check-in Available" floating above the short-haired beauty's head, Suzuki Seimei's eyes lit up, and he reached out to pat her cheek.

"Ding! Congratulations on successfully signing in to Tachibana Maya. You are rewarded with a Master-level Assassination Technique manual, which you can claim at any time."

Skill Name: Assassination Technique

Type: Active Skill

Level: Proficient

Effect: Proficient in various assassination techniques, slightly reducing one's presence and aura. (Movement speed increased by 50% in the dark.)

Consumption: Stamina

Cooldown time: None

Note: Nothingness is permitted; all things are allowed. Walk in darkness, serve the light.

shhhhhh...

As Suzuki Seimei silently uttered the word "use," a flood of memories and knowledge about various assassination techniques appeared out of thin air in his mind.

After absorbing these assassination memories, a cold glint flashed in Suzuki Seimei's eyes, like a blade with its sharp edge fully exposed.

If anyone noticed the look in Suzuki Seimei's eyes at that moment, they would easily have the illusion that they were being stared at by a wild beast.

Suzuki Seimei blinked his large, dark eyes, his sharp gaze instantly returning to its ethereal and innocent state.

The piercing cold light did not disappear; it was simply sheathed by Suzuki Seimei, like a sharp dagger returning to its original position.

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Although it seemed to take a long time for Suzuki Seimei to absorb those assassination memories, it actually only took a few seconds and did not arouse Kurosaki Tamaka's suspicion.

Kurosaki Tamaka walked to the short-haired beauty's side, checked her breath with her finger, and breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "Young Master, she's not dead, she just fainted."

"Then let's quickly call Uncle Long Yi over to help take this lady to the hospital!"

"it is good."

Upon receiving the call from Kurosaki Tamaka, Inoue Ryuichi, who was nearby, quickly rushed over, picked up the unconscious short-haired beauty, put her in his car, and then drove the van to a nearby hospital.

After a thorough examination, the doctor informed Suzuki Seimei and the others that Tachibana Maya did not have any serious external injuries, but her head appeared to have been hit, which might cause temporary amnesia.

To be on the safe side, the doctor still suggested that Maya Tachibana be hospitalized for observation for two days. If her memory does not recover naturally, they will consider other methods.

Upon hearing the doctor's words, Suzuki Harumi immediately asked Kurosaki Tamaka to help him book a VIP single room for Tachibana Maya to stay in temporarily.

Wearing a blue and white hospital gown, Tachibana Maya sat obediently on the hospital bed, her eyes looking somewhat dazed.

Because of the head injury, Tachibana Maya didn't even remember her own surname; she only knew that her name was Maya.

"Sister Maya, perhaps I have a way to help you regain your memories. Would you like to try?" Suzuki Seimei asked in a childish voice as he leaned over the bedside.

Upon hearing this, Tachibana Maya subconsciously looked down at Suzuki Seimei and smiled faintly, saying, "Seimei, then I'll leave it to you~"

Suzuki Seimei smiled slightly, took out an old-fashioned parchment from his pocket, and handed it to Tachibana Maya.

This parchment is covered with dense, strange patterns, and in the very center of these patterns are four blank circles.

The largest circle is located in the very center, while the other three smaller circles are arranged in a triangle and evenly distributed in the center of the large circle.

(°Д°)

Under Maya's somewhat surprised gaze, Seimei Suzuki suddenly took out an embroidery needle, pricked his finger, and dripped a drop of blood onto the center circle.

The moment Suzuki Seimei's blood touched the parchment, it was instantly absorbed. Immediately afterward, a blood-red rune chain spread out from the large circle, binding the small circle directly above it.

"Sister Maya, all you need to do now is drip your blood into this little circle, and you should be able to regain your memories." Suzuki Seimei said, handing the embroidery needle to Tachibana Maya.

Looking at the somewhat eerie parchment in front of her, Tachibana Maya hesitated for a moment, but in order to regain her memories, she followed Suzuki Seimei's instructions, pricked her finger with an embroidery needle, and dripped a drop of blood into the small circle.

"Whoosh!!!"

The instant Maya Tachibana's blood dripped onto the parchment, an eerie red light burst forth from the parchment, then split in two, merging into Suzuki Seimei and her brow respectively.

As the red light merged in, Suzuki Seimei discovered a strange connection between him and Tachibana Maya.

Through this strange connection, Suzuki Seimei could not only communicate directly with Tachibana Maya using his thoughts, but also obliterate her soul in an instant.

After Maya Tachibana merged with the red light, she felt that Seimei Suzuki suddenly became very dignified and charming, and inexplicably wanted to obey his orders, even at the cost of her own life.

After staring at Suzuki Seimei for a while, Tachibana Maya's gaze softened and became more submissive, and she couldn't help but call out, "Master."

?(????ω????)?

Hearing such a beautiful woman address him like that, Suzuki Harumi felt inexplicably excited and embarrassed. He coughed lightly and said, "Don't call me master, just call me young master."

"Yes, young master."

Have you regained your memory now?

"...Not yet." Upon hearing this, Tachibana Maya thought for a moment, but ultimately shook her head helplessly.

"Do you have any recollection of the name Tachibana Maya?"

"Tachibana Maya... Tachibana... Maya... My head hurts so much..."