Great, we're doomed now!

"I thought they already knew the gap between themselves and Kuze."

The maid, holding a small night-vision goggles, was observing the battle: "From the moment Lord Ye overruled all objections and decided to fully invest in TPC, that has been an unshakeable fact."

"That's true, but self-deception is a long-standing Japanese tradition. For those who bury their heads in the sand, as long as they don't see it with their own eyes, they can comfortably indulge in the beautiful dreams of the past."

Junpei was quite sarcastic today, a complete change from his usual self.

"...But it doesn't matter anymore. What others think doesn't affect Kuze anymore."

"Didn't Ye Shou come?"

"Lord Ye Shou believes that's enough; he has other matters to attend to."

"So, in his eyes, enemies of this level are no longer a problem at all?"

My son... he really can't be judged by ordinary standards.

"master?"

"Nothing, just some reflections."

Junpei's voice sounded like a sigh: "What I have pursued all my life is to ensure that the name of the 'Kuse' family will not be lost. I think I have done a pretty good job, but no matter how much it develops under my leadership, it will only be similar to the 'Karasuma' family."

Such a large family could be so easily crushed, like dirt under a wheel... It's unbelievable how easily it was swept away.

Is this considered an act of sympathizing with one's own kind?

Even though I'm on the winning side, I feel inexplicably heavy-hearted.

"Kuse and Karasuma are different. They were already on the verge of extinction, and they didn't have the courage to break the darkness of their families. They slowly rotted away in the curse of their bloodline... Karasuma is stuck in the past."

From the very beginning, Kuze chose the 'future,' and Lord Hamori executed this strategy perfectly, thus gaining his current power.

This is the decisive difference between the two families!

"...That's true."

Junpei relaxed a little and turned to tease Ruri: "You've been by his side all this time, and your speaking style has become exactly the same. What should we call that... 'like-like couple'?"

"You're joking," Liuli said with a smile, looking down.

"I feel much more at ease than before."

Junpei smiled and said, "It's just like seeing a female version of Komori... Perfect, I've always regretted not having a daughter."

From today onwards, call me Father.

"How could I dare? That would be too much of an honor for me, Father...Master."

Liuli began browsing the battle reports with a cheerful mood, but her brows furrowed slightly as she glanced at them.

"They escaped? Even such a tight blockade couldn't stop them... They must have some resources."

"Who escaped?" Junpei asked immediately, a thought flashing through his mind.

"The current head of the family is Karasuma Sōren."

Ruri paused, looked up at Junpei Kuze, and noticed a very peculiar expression on his face, which seemed to be both happy and angry.

Ye Shou had a deep conversation with his father about "Karasuma Sōren". He was 100% certain that this was an old monster who had rejuvenated, but he was not sure what the other party's real name was.

After all, in his memories of his previous life, the person "Karasuma Renya" was also full of mysteries, and the truth about him has not yet been revealed.

He was only giving Junpei a heads-up because of his father's relationship with the Karasuma family, so that his father wouldn't get too excited later.

No matter who the other party is, he is determined to eliminate them!

For Junpei Kuze, this answer was particularly important. The reason he insisted on coming was to seek an answer as soon as he could arrest the other party, and he was understandably anxious.

He was afraid that the other person was his senior, because the truth would destroy the beautiful memories he held.

But if that's really the case, then he needs to know what exactly happened to the other person, otherwise he'll never be able to let it go for the rest of his life!

Now that Karasuma Sōren has escaped, it naturally stirs up Kūze Junpei's emotions, and he can't quite describe how he feels at this moment.

"Chase after them!" Junpei snapped out of his daze and instinctively gave the order.

The maid glanced at him, then ordered the ground forces to give chase, while the airships were ready to accelerate at any moment.

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Whoosh...whoosh...

The sea breeze, carrying a salty, damp scent, swept across the beach, and wave after wave crashed against the rocks, splashing up fine white foam.

The moonlight is exceptionally bright tonight, and as far as the eye can see, the endless gray sky meets the sea.

The airship hovered low in the air. On the beach below, Karasuma Sōren's bodyguard team had been completely dismantled by the pursuing soldiers. The shock beams rendered them powerless one by one, and their fallen figures stood out conspicuously on the beach.

"strangeness."

Liuli's fingertips traced the intelligence data on the screen, her brows furrowing slightly: "There's nothing here, no signal anomalies, and no trace of a hidden entrance. Why would Karasuma Sōren choose a place like this?"

Could it be... that their family's secret hideout is hidden there?

But even so, it would only be a trap, so the more likely escape route is... a submarine?

With professional-level caution, she sharply scanned the coastline below.

"If it were a submersible, it would be very troublesome if we hadn't been prepared for this move beforehand... However, the Flying Swallow can arrive in just a few minutes. It is equipped with a high-powered sonar and will definitely not let the prisoner escape."

"Ah."

Junpei Kuze stood to the side, gazing at the familiar yet unfamiliar seaside, his eyes somewhat dazed, as if he were seeing a distant past through the night.

After listening to the maid's words, he slowly shook his head, his tone resolute: "It is indeed a submersible, but he should know that he cannot escape."

"Master?" Liuli was somewhat surprised.

Junpei's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible melancholy: "This place must have a different meaning for him."

Thinking back carefully, the senior did say that if he had the chance, he must go deep-sea exploration, and for this purpose he wanted to build a small submarine that could go down to a depth of 8,000 meters... He could indeed operate that thing.

Junpei looked up at Ruri, his attitude unusually resolute: "Let the airship land. I want to see him in person."

"No!" Ruri immediately objected. "Karama Sōren's identity is unknown and he is extremely dangerous. You cannot take the risk."

“My mind is made up.” Junpei’s tone was uncompromising. “Since he has escaped here, he will not choose to surrender… I must go and find out some things.”

Seeing Junpei's determined gaze, Ruri knew she couldn't dissuade him and could only shake her head helplessly.

"Just as Lord Ye Shou said... I understand now."

"Ok?"

"Ready?"

She stopped insisting and turned to the communicator, ordering in a low voice, "Open the storage compartment and retrieve the spare power armor."

The cargo hold at the bottom of the airship slowly opened, the sound of mechanical transmission clearly audible in the sea breeze. A two-meter-tall black iron coffin was slowly lowered by the mechanical crane and landed steadily on the beach under the pull of the force field.

Junpei Kuze and the maid were also placed on the ground. Ruri quickly walked to the iron coffin and rapidly input commands on the control panel on the coffin. With a "beep" sound, the outer shell of the iron coffin automatically disintegrated, and the armor plates unfolded to both sides, revealing the perfectly assembled mechanical arms inside.

boom!

The fixed base automatically drives stakes into the surrounding area.

Then, the robotic arm moved with surprising agility, removing components one by one and slowly shaping the entire device.

It was a set of silver-gray armor with a cold sheen on the surface. Thin strands of energy flowed through the transmission structure at the joints, and the visor on the helmet emitted a faint blue light. The overall lines were simple yet full of power.

“This is the latest model, the G-God,” Liuli introduced, her tone tinged with pride. “Lord Ye Shou specially ordered it to be customized for you. The operating logic has also been optimized, so even without combat experience, you can handle any situation with the assistance of AI.”

Frankly, given the performance of this armor, it can even escape from monsters. Using it in a battle to eliminate terrorists is somewhat of an overkill.

Not to mention the so-called AI inside is actually a living spirit injected into Liuli, with exceptionally rich combat experience.

"...Ye Shou prepared this?"

Junpei looked at the custom-made power armor, a hint of warmth flashing in his eyes, before he gave a self-deprecating smile.

"I'm the father... but I'm nowhere near as mature as my son."

"No, Lord Ye Shou put himself in your shoes and considered what actions you would take, which is why this suit of armor was created."

The maid retorted, "Isn't this evidence of the resemblance between father and son?"

"...Ha! That kid would be so much cuter if he could talk like you!"

Junpei Kuze chuckled and stepped toward the power armor. The armor's shoulders and legs automatically adjusted their angles to make room for him to enter.

"Even with armor protection, a security team is still needed... Hmm?"

The maid's eyes flashed, as if sensing something, and she looked into the distance. A bright light flickered on the horizon, and a yellow-painted aircraft streaked across the night like lightning, arriving instantly and miraculously overcoming its inertia to hover and slowly descend.

"The Flying Swallow?"

Liuli exclaimed in surprise, "The plan shouldn't require the Flying Swallow, and we haven't received any notification... What's going on?"

Chapter 361: Detective Conan - The End! (Bonus Chapter 4.5K)

I know I deserve my punishment... but I finally got a new life, and after a lifetime of hard work, I finally escaped that hellhole... and now, just as I'm about to start a new life, I have to pay for the sins committed by my father, my grandfather... and all the ancestors of the Karasuma family—this is just too cruel!

Why can't you let me off the hook?

Junpei! Soichiro!

You all know what kind of person I am, right?

Now that I have broken the curse, there is no longer any need for me to continue operating the "organization." I have also made up my mind to sever ties with the underworld. From now on, I will invest the Karasuma family's resources into TPC to contribute to the development of humanity.

Even I dream of joining TPC, or even the Victory Team, and becoming a hero who protects everyone!

I don't want to waste my second life; I want to live a more meaningful one! Even dying on the battlefield would be more valuable than ending it like this!

"...I know my hands are stained with blood, but am I not a victim too?"

Answer me, Satoshi Ichiro! What would you do if you were in his shoes?

Besides, if I die here, what will happen to all the data and information that we obtained with great difficulty? Only by making good use of them can we comfort the souls of the fallen, right?

These things can definitely advance medical progress, and all of humanity will benefit from them. From a macro perspective, the actions of the Karasuma family are also commendable.

[Karasuma-senpai... please be mindful of your word choice.]

Sawai's voice rang out:

That wasn't a 'sacrifice' but a 'murder'.