Conan Rick's Investigator

"Really? This was supposed to be a great time..."

"That's a bit of a letdown..."

The spectators on the hilltop of Murray Mountain shook their heads and sighed, wondering why the two men were fighting.

However, what they didn't know was that the instigator of all this was standing with them at this moment, watching the images on the big screen.

"Looks like it was resolved successfully..."

Qin Zhibo tossed the gray cell phone up and down, a playful smile on his face.

If Hades were here at this moment, he would definitely recognize that this gray and black Nokia phone was the one he used to detonate the bomb.

However, the phone could not be used at this time because Qin Zhibo had taken out the battery.

As for why this phone ended up in Qin Zhibo's hands, we have to go back 15 minutes.

Just 15 minutes ago, during the break before the tie-break, Qin Zhibo found Hades' location through information searched on the Internet and the intelligence provided by Vermouth.

So, he first walked around most of the venue, and then used the invisibility function of the [Lord of the Rings] to get behind Hades.

But just as he was about to get rid of Hades, he found a cell phone in Hades' left trouser pocket.

At that time, Hades was holding the camera in his right hand with an obscene look on his face, staring at Minerva's mother in the opposite stands.

From this point, Qin Zhibo immediately deduced that this mobile phone was the remote detonator of the bomb.

Because Hades' right hand needs to use the camera to capture the moment the bomb explodes, the detonator will naturally be placed in the left hand pocket for easy access.

After thinking about it, Qin Zhibo decided not to knock Hades out directly, but to steal the detonator instead.

Because if Hades fainted, the people around him would not know his true identity and would definitely send him to the hospital in a friendly manner.

It is not convenient for me to show my face and announce the truth.

In that case, Hades, who has woken up, might take advantage of the chaos to escape.

So, Qin Zhibo stole the detonator to make sure it could not detonate the bomb.

Then, when Conan finds Hades, he can subdue him without any risk.

It was a little unexpected that Conan did not defeat Hades. Instead, Hades himself lost his mind because he lost the detonator and took his anger out on the audience next to him.

However, since the security guards have already taken the troublesome Hades away, Conan will probably realize that he is Hades and go to explain to the security guards.

The bomb incident was finally resolved...

Qin Zhibo's expression relaxed for a moment, but then became serious again.

Although the bomb and Hades have been resolved, why did Vermouth tell me these things?

Because she found out that Hades' bomb would affect Conan and Mao Lilan, so...

No.

Qin Zhibo shook his head slightly and rejected the idea.

Recalling the secret code incident that had caused a stir in London in the past two days, he had some new guesses.

The secret code incident created by Hades lasted for a total of two days, excluding today.

During these two days, not only will coded notes be distributed in London, but small props that serve as key clues will also be distributed at various scenic spots in the central city.

Qin Zhibo had thought about this huge task before.

It is impossible for Hades to accomplish this alone.

The precise intelligence provided by Vermouth seems to suggest that the assister behind Hades is likely to be an organization.

What is the purpose of designing this secret code that is almost everywhere in the central area of ​​London?

Is it just to confuse the police?

Or is there another purpose?

Just as Qin Zhibo was thinking, there was a sudden vibration in his trouser pocket.

hum-

I took out my cell phone and checked the caller ID, and found that it was Kaito Kuroba calling.

This gave Qin Zhibo a bad feeling in his heart.

"Kaito, what happened?"

"..."

"What did you say?"

……

At the same time, on the Hummer off-road vehicle.

Vermouth looked at Minerva, who finally won the championship on the screen, and a knowing smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

Her smile was not a blessing to the winner, but a sign that the bomb had not exploded when the game was over.

In fact, she knew this would be the result 10 minutes ago.

When Elena Miyano suddenly said into the headset, "Quickly detonate the bomb," Vermouth's heart was in her throat.

Because once Hades detonates the bomb, not only Minerva's relatives will be killed, but also Anl in the back row.

As the provider of Hades' bomb, Vermouth knew very well that the bomb was enough to flatten an area within a 10-meter radius.

But fortunately, nothing happened.

Hades suddenly couldn't find the phone that detonated the explosion. In panic, he suspected that someone nearby had stolen his phone.

Of course Vermouth knew that the person who stole the phone could only be Michael.

You were able to steal the detonator without Hades noticing. You are worthy of being...

The corners of Vermouth's mouth rose slightly, and she glanced with a little pride at Miyano Elena who was sitting next to her.

But when her eyes fell on Miyano Elena's face, she thought that the other party would have a disappointed expression, but in fact, the other party showed an even more happier expression.

I saw Miyano Elena holding a mobile phone in one hand and reading the text messages on it.

This made Vermouth, who originally thought she had the upper hand, suddenly feel a chill in her heart and asked, "What are you laughing at?"

Miyano Elena snorted and put her phone back into her windbreaker pocket.

"It seems you were right. That man is not dead after all."

"Which one..." Vermouth was about to ask when she remembered that she was talking about Michael.

Previously, Elena Miyano said that she had her men shoot Michael three times. Now it should have been confirmed from internal police information that the person is fine, right?

Of course no one is hurt, otherwise how was the bomb incident resolved?

However, Vermouth remained calm and continued coldly, "Since the organization's enemies are still alive, what are you happy about?"

Miyano Elena turned her head and narrowed her eyes slightly. "Of course I'm happy, because another important goal of the organization has been achieved..."

"Another purpose?" Vermouth looked a little confused.

Hades' bomb plan failed, and his plan to infiltrate MI6 also failed, and both were thwarted by the same man...

In this case, what plan can be considered successful?

"What's the purpose?" Vermouth asked cautiously.

Miyano Elena did not answer immediately, but turned her head away.

But the next second, she suddenly turned her head.

"Vermouth, have you heard of 'Crimson Tears'?"

……

The time goes back to one hour ago, which was 1 o'clock in the afternoon.

London City Hall, top floor.

"ladies and gentlemen!"

"The Hob Thaumaturgy, the magic show has officially begun."

"Now, please enter the magical world of magicians!"

Following the host's opening remarks, the audience burst into warm applause.

Kuroba Kaito poked his head out from the edge of the side curtain, glanced at the crowd below, and couldn't help feeling a little nervous.

Although he had seen bigger scenes than this as Kaito Kid, this was the first time he had performed a magic show in his true form.

This is the magician Kuroba Kaito's ultimate show...

"call……"

Kuroba Kaito breathed a sigh of relief and was just about to go back to check the makeshift magic device he had made when Judy Hopper walked out of the dressing room backstage.

"Shinichi, how are the magic preparations going?"

At Kuroba Kaito's request, Judy Hopper will address him as "Shinichi" within the Thaumaturgy Group.

After all, the surname "Kuroba" is quite famous in the magic world, and Kuroba Kaito doesn't want to cause unnecessary disturbances.

"That's almost done. Now it all depends on how we perform on the spot."

Kuroba Kaito looked at Judy Hopper after she had put on her makeup. With her delicate facial makeup and bright red lips, she was definitely a top-tier beauty.

But compared to his exquisite face, the blue gem brooch pinned on the chest of his black suit is even more eye-catching.

This is the Crimson Tear, the heirloom of the Hooper family, and also the Stone of Life coveted by the zoo organization - Pandora.

Judy Hopper noticed that Kuroba Kaito was looking at the gem on her chest, and she also raised her hand to stroke the surface of the gem.

"Don't worry, I will always protect it..."

"Hmm..." Kuroba Kaito nodded.

At this moment, the elderly servant came from behind and bowed, saying, "My lady, the first magic show is over. It's your turn to go on stage and give your speech."

"Okay, I'll come right away."

Judy Hopper turned and followed the old servant out, then stepped onto the stage through a hole in the side of the curtain.

After watching Judy Hope leave, Kuroba Kaito returned to the backstage to check again the magic he was going to perform on stage today.

The magic trick he will perform today is called "Teleportation".

Since Terai Yosuke is not here, he must use an assistant to complete this magic.

"Bo, how are the preparations going?"

"well enough……"

A young man wrapped in white cloth poked his upper body out from behind a chair. "But I still need to practice a little bit, Mr. Shinichi, could you please guide me through the whole process?"

Kuroba Kaito nodded and agreed immediately.

"No problem~"

Chapter 1306 Magic vs Illusion

London City Hall, top floor.

On the stage, wonderful shows followed one after another.

Since it is called the Hobbs Magic Group, in addition to traditional magic such as changing pigeons, guessing poker cards, and changing living people, there are also acrobatic items such as human cannonballs and unicycle tightrope walking.

In the intervals between the actors preparing for their performances on stage, the host will tell some warm-up jokes to adjust the atmosphere.

And Judy Hopper herself, who would wander around the front row and chat with guests.

The two years since she took over the Hober Thaumaturgy Corps had enabled her to handle such occasions with ease.

Backstage, Kuroba Kaito and Boll were confirming the performance process over and over again.

Although it was the first time for Kaito Kuroba to perform this magic, he had a good foundation after all, and he could achieve good results after just practicing it twice.

In contrast, Boll is a new magician who recently joined the Hober Magic Group and has little experience on stage.