Conan: I'm Really Not Tokyo Ghost Story

As a top-tier racehorse, the Hao Kuai Di Wang is naturally exceptional, especially in terms of its burst of speed in a short period of time... Not only have its attributes been doubled, but the riding effect is also passive.

It's no exaggeration to say that...

Sano even experienced some of the sensations of riding a small electric scooter in its "runaway mode".

More importantly, the unrestrained emperors were not limited by their environment... or more accurately, they were subject to relatively few restrictions.

It will choose a suitable landing spot on its own, and turn and jump when it encounters obstacles.

The latter is particularly exciting.

They can jump several meters high, like they're flying.

"That was really exhilarating..."

After circling back to the "stable," Sano jumped off his horse, patted Haokai Diwang's head, and suddenly fell into deep thought: "...Speaking of which, since it has already changed owners, it should also change its name."

Little Black, Big Black, Second Black... Now it should be Third Black, right?

Sano raised his hand and glanced at the imposing and domineering physique and appearance of the three-black figure... Never mind, using a name like Sanhei feels too out of place.

"Then let's call him Black King."

Sano took a character from the original name of the Gokai Emperor and decided on the new name Black King. Then he turned to look at it and asked, "How is this name? If you're not satisfied, don't change it. If you are, give me some feedback... If you're not satisfied, then let's call it Three Black."

At the window above the stables, since Sano had finished his "walk" and dismissed the reconnaissance net, no further command was needed. Daikoku, who had come to this side, thought: "..."

Make sense.

At the very beginning, Dahei was like the character in the novel who was just beginning to develop intelligence.

Simply put, it means they don't know any better.

If we were to put it in the present day, and send Daikoku back to the time when Sano named him...

Dahei felt he would protest to the very end until he got a satisfactory name.

...This Black King seems pretty good.

I just don't know if this new, uh, Ma teammate will do something stupid, like giving up such a good name and choosing that silly name from Sanhei instead.

Ok?

Big Black suddenly sensed something was wrong.

Damn it.

Why are all my names so stupid, while this guy's name is so good?

This is not fair!

Big Black felt a sudden sense of imbalance and even began to hope that Black King would choose the name "Three Blacks" again... That's right, not choosing it would be considered making an exception.

He's a loner!

Then, under the tense gaze of the big black dog, the black king obediently responded.

Big Black: "..."

Fake!

Shit!

Overwhelmed with frustration, Daiko immediately protested to Sano.

...Of course, Big Black wasn't saying that Black King wasn't allowed to have such a good name.

Dahei simply wanted to change his name.

As for the other two little black ones... well, they're just minding their own business.

However, Sano chose to ignore Daikoku's application.

"If you have nothing to do, stay here and keep Black King company. Talk to him more. I'll be leaving now. Also, arrange for some crows to keep watch around so that no irrelevant people notice. Call me anytime if anything happens."

After saying that, Sano left, leaving Daikoku dejected.

...Actually, although the Black King is quite large and not suitable for carrying around or following secretly, Sano could at least put it back in his backpack.

However, considering that the various live equipment units involved don't seem to like backpacks very much.

In particular, staying outside and interacting with people helps one grow faster.

Sano then decided to keep the Black King outside.

Anyway, with Big Black around, I won't be lonely. If any problems arise later, I can just summon it with one hand, and it will fly back on its own after everything is over.

After watching Sano leave, Daikoku sighed and turned to look at the Black King.

Although he was unhappy, Dahei wouldn't really ignore it. He even encouraged his two other good teammates to isolate the new teammate.

After all, Black King simply couldn't communicate directly with Sano at the moment.

If they target us, we'll tell Sano later when we talk—Dahei hasn't forgotten the dog meat hot pot that Xiaohei once mentioned to it.

...If it really comes to that, Dahei can guarantee that he will be given a little science education.

What is bird meat hot pot?

"Hey, it's me, Big Black, Black King. Are you hungry?"

Big Black tried to communicate with Black King, but... the other party completely ignored it.

After snorting, Black King lay down and went to sleep.

...Quite aloof?

Big Black got bored and stopped making a sound, just sitting motionless on the windowsill.

But after about ten minutes, Big Black, who was bored to death, still couldn't help but talk to Black King again... even though there was no response.

It doesn't stop Big Black from talking to himself.

Amidst a chorus of "caw caws," the Black King's tail, which had been swishing leisurely, gradually began to wag wildly... This guy is really noisy.

Will I die if I don't make a sound?

When Black King barked impatiently twice, trying to shut Big Black up.

Big Black thought that Black King was responding to him and trying to communicate, hence the sound.

They were even happier.

……

When Sano returned home, Ran Mouri and Conan had been waiting for him for a long time.

Today is a rare holiday.

Ran Mouri came here because she is still teaching karate.

As for Conan...

"...Sano, do you know that someone disguised himself as you and boarded the Suzuki Express with a large group of people, and killed dozens of people?"

"Yeah."

Sano sat on the stairs, watching the little girl follow Ran Mouri's movements with a bored expression, waving her little fists and short legs.

"...Do you also know that your boss is an executive of that organization?"

Seeing Sano's calm reaction, Conan finally couldn't hold back any longer and said with great emotion, "Bourbon, that's his code name. He planned to kill Haibara, but he was interrupted... And his subordinate, your new colleague, he's also a member of that organization. He even disguised himself as you to get on the bus. I need an explanation, Sano!"

"What's wrong, Conan?"

Conan's unconsciously raised voice attracted Ran Mouri's attention.

"Ah, it's nothing. I just have a few questions for Sano-nii-san."

After forcing a smile and brushing it off, Conan lowered his voice, but still asked with some excitement and doubt, "Also, who exactly was that guy who claimed to be Bourbon in front of me? Was it Kurosawa? What's the relationship between Kurosawa and Bourbon? Also, I heard my mom say that Black Fox and his henchmen sometimes have red lights suddenly appearing in their eyes. Isn't that the same as Black Death and Kurosawa? Are there any connections between these people...? Black Fox is supposed to be an FBI agent, but he seems to have a deep connection with Black Rye. Is he a good guy or a bad guy?"

...This guy talks a lot.

Sano rested his chin on his hand and glanced at Conan sideways.

"I'll say it one last time: I don't know any Black Death, Black Fox, or Kurosawa. The only person I know is Amuro Tooru. As for his Bourbon identity... I know, but I don't think I need to tell you, because..."

Sano said earnestly, "He's a good person."

Conan: "...You need to give a reason, right?"

"There's no basis for this. Believe it or not, it's up to you."

Sano waved his hand impatiently... Conan's questions were all within his expectations, but he really didn't intend to answer them.

Aside from Amuro Tooru.

Of course, Sano didn't put it too bluntly... if he had.

That would expose the situation on Sano's side.

Of course, even if it were exposed, Sano didn't think it would be a big problem. It's like Conan's true identity is supposed to be kept secret, but it is known anyway, and yet, nothing has ever gone wrong.

Information asymmetry is one of the advantages of intelligence.

As for whether doing this will make Conan suspicious of Sano... he won't suspect him much, because the "roots" have already determined the tree's location.

No matter how twisted the trunk and branches are, it's all the same.

The fact that Conan could come over and directly ask Sano his questions is the best proof of this.

After a moment of silence, Conan didn't ask any more questions.

Conan couldn't be sure that Sano's words were true, especially regarding his claim that he didn't know those guys at all, but he also knew that whether he believed it or not didn't really matter.

As long as Sano doesn't say, Conan has no way to answer... Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to the trouble of calling directly instead of coming to her door, hoping that he could get a more positive answer.

Bourbon, Rye, Black Death, Black Fox, Kurosawa, Vermouth...

Conan frowned, lost in the turmoil of his own thoughts.

"...By the way, senior, Sonoko said that in order to make up for the regret caused by the accident on the Suzuki Express, she wants us to go on vacation to her villa in Izu together. She asked me to ask you if you want to go."

Before leaving, Ran Mouri invited Sano to join her.

Chapters 570 and 573, Second Generation Coron/Scotland