Conan: I'm Really Not Tokyo Ghost Story

Chapter 558, 561, Shuichi Akai: Who will pay for my car?

"Turn left and go upstairs."

There's a blind spot twenty meters ahead; they're hiding there.

"Wait five seconds... Okay, charge forward."

"There are two people ten meters ahead in the second corridor. Take them out."

"There are people in front and behind. They enter your line of sight in three seconds. Stay hidden."

"..."

Listening to the instructions Sano gave over the phone, one after another.

Silver Fox and Ireland had been hesitant from the very beginning.

Towards the end, I was completely stunned... because every step was just too precise.

Not only did they know every corner of the building like the back of their hand, but they also had complete control over the location of every person chasing them.

As a result, not only did the pursuers fail to catch the two of them, they even had the opportunity to take down several unfortunate lone survivors.

The duo were originally playing a high-speed chase on the highway with their pursuers, but they couldn't shake them off. Instead, they were surrounded and intercepted by the pursuers' superior numbers, so they had no choice but to ask Sano for help... As a result, they were given an address and told to get out of the car and move into the building when they arrived.

As things stand, they are still being surrounded and blocked.

At least it delayed the situation.

It's as if that person installed surveillance cameras everywhere in this building, so they could see everyone from every angle.

Even if surveillance cameras are installed, it would be difficult for one person to keep track of everything, as there are simply too many things to pay attention to.

This model requires very precise timing.

...To command remotely to this level, what kind of monster is this guy?

"Don't worry about anything, just run forward and turn at the end."

Another order came down, and Silver Fox and Ireland immediately obeyed, sprinting forward. Before they could even turn, they noticed a large group of figures emerging from the end of the road behind them... the main force of the pursuers.

Is it going to backfire in the end?

Ireland's face darkened: "Black Cat, how much longer until you get here!?"

I won't come.

"……What!?"

Before Ireland and Silver Fox could react to the answer, Sano gave another instruction: "Alright, you can stop now. Don't move around."

The duo instinctively followed the instructions and stopped.

But then I felt something was wrong.

The reinforcements haven't arrived yet, and they're telling the two of them to stay put? Aren't they just waiting to die?

Listening to the increasingly close and chaotic footsteps.

The duo's facial features were all twisted together.

Damn damn it!

Should we listen to this guy or not?

Listening to the advice might offer a glimmer of hope, but ignoring it also offers a glimmer of hope.

Whether we confront it head-on or try to run fast, the chances are slim.

...Time doesn't give people time to think. Before the duo could come to a conclusion, a group of people had already emerged from around the corner.

Now there's no choice at all.

Both of them gripped their guns tightly, ready to pounce if anything went wrong.

Then we have no choice but to fight to the death.

"They're here!"

Seeing that the pursuer who had first turned around was about to raise his gun, the duo's lips twitched.

I still can't trust that guy's outrageous orders!

However, before the duo could even prepare to put up a fight or launch a preemptive attack...

Then came the twist.

All I could see were figures falling from the ceiling at the same time.

Like a sudden storm, it crashed into the crowd in an instant.

A dagger that reflects a cold light and a low-powered pistol are the perfect match.

A sudden sneak attack, coupled with this unexpected and bizarre angle.

The twenty or thirty pursuers below didn't even have time to react; in just that one encounter, more than half of them fell.

"Pfft!"

"Bang bang bang!!"

two seconds.

The battle was over in just two seconds.

This caught even the Irish duo, Silver Fox, off guard.

All they knew was that when they came to their senses, the enemy had already been "replaced".

Looking at the dozen or so people, I recognized the very familiar All-Tong work uniforms.

The duo then realized that this was a teammate... perhaps not quite a teammate, but certainly not an enemy; they were most likely there to provide support.

...This building is not only extensive in its coverage area, but also high in altitude. And it's not just the total number of floors that's high; even a single floor is quite tall.

The ceiling height should be at least three meters or more.

In addition, the pipes are quite complex and are close to the ceiling, so even if someone is stuck to the ceiling, they won't be noticed unless you look very closely.

So that's why that guy chose this building.

Ireland looked at the special forces members, whom he had personally trained, with a rather complicated expression. He had been told that by guiding these kids, they might one day be of help to him.

At that time, Ireland naturally did not believe it.

But later, both the Black Reaper's intelligence network and the potential shown by these special forces members changed Ireland's perception.

However, Ireland never expected this day to come so soon, and this favor was no small matter, but rather... a life-saving grace.

This really made Ireland feel a little embarrassed.

"Alright, there are a few left that slipped through the net. You can deal with them yourselves."

Sano on the other end of the phone didn't waste any more words and hung up immediately.

Only a flock of crows outside the building continued to circle.

...Sano's actions were driven by a combination of laziness (not wanting to make the trip himself) and a desire to test the results of the special attack team members' intensive training.

I just wanted to take this opportunity to test Dahei's current progress.

Perhaps we should add one more thing: a perverse sense of humor directed at Ireland.

In terms of results, all objectives have been achieved.

The taming effect on Dahei's troops was quite good; the rest...

It's simply an expansion, so it's just a matter of time.

Sano casually stubbed out his cigarette and went to an internet cafe.

It wasn't until dusk that Sano finally came out of the internet cafe.

I plan to go home first and have dinner with my little girl before going boating.

Unexpectedly, at that very moment, the mission arrived.

Sano glanced at the contents; it was a cliché rescue mission.

I glanced at the map again—it had a location, which was expected.

After thinking for a moment, Sano separated a clone and went home to have dinner with the little girl.

The main body, on the other hand, goes to find the mission target.

Anyway, if needed, we can find another opportunity to switch back to the original form.

Unless it's a particularly urgent situation, it shouldn't be a big problem.

Hmm... it's probably better not to make promises lightly.

Then, before Sano could find his target, he received another message.

An unexpected text message.

It's Ai Haibara.

Basically, a kidnapping and murder occurred at the Mouri Detective Agency, and then...

Conan was then tied up.

Ai Haibara was probably worried that the kidnappers were members of the organization.

The purpose of this text message was, of course, to imply—no, to explicitly ask Sano for help.

However, Ai Haibara did not say it explicitly.

Humans are such strange creatures.

Sano closed his phone. Judging from this, the plague god had actually affected him this time.

Otherwise, we can wait a while before making a move.

Let this kid experience firsthand what it's like to be one of those unlucky souls affected by the plague god's aura.

Sano quickened his pace.