Knights Don't Need a Youthful Romance Story

Sanemi Shinazugawa has never really cared much about human relationships or personal connections.

Or perhaps it's because they are very clear about their own personality that they subconsciously avoid interpersonal interactions.

This left Kyōmei Himejima feeling quite helpless.

Repeated attempts to persuade him seemed to have no effect.

We can only let Sanemi Shinazugawa go his own way, and then slowly try to change some of the child's thoughts.

This child is inherently simple and easily embarrassed, but due to some past experiences, he constantly raises his sharp edges towards outsiders.

It might be because of a severe lack of security.

The mother turned into a demon and killed her family. The younger brother, who was unaware of the truth or unwilling to accept it, angrily called himself a murderer. The best friend he had finally made died in front of him in battle. The girl he secretly loved died tragically before she could express her feelings.

To be honest, these experiences were really too painful.

It's understandable that such a personality would develop.

Actually, Shinazugawa Sanemi and Iguro Obanai had already become good friends.

The two formed the "Righteous and Brave" duo because of their shared goal, and they would pick fights with Giyu Tomioka whenever they had free time.

Unfortunately, Obanai Iguro no longer intends to continue fighting.

After Muzan Kibutsuji's death, Obanai Iguro and Mitsuri Kanroji quickly confessed their feelings for each other, thanks to Gyomei Himejima's unintentional suggestion.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the two should be living a very happy life now.

Although it was a pity that his friend couldn't come along, Sanemi Shinazugawa was genuinely happy for his friend's happiness.

"I just happened to come here by chance."

"Let's go back."

With his hands clasped together and constantly moving the prayer beads, Beimingyu Xingming lowered his eyes and spoke.

Although Shinazugawa Sanemi didn't react immediately, Himejima Gyomei clearly remembered the identity of this 'child'.

He looks like a child, but he's actually almost 18.

There are some things that are not easy to say in front of him.

"OK, all right."

As if sensing something, Shinazugawa Sanemi didn't ask any further questions.

He glanced at Conan before preparing to leave.

But judging from his restless expression, he seemed to be considering whether to erase Conan's memory.

Of course, a gentler approach is needed when dealing with children.

However, since Mr. Himejima Gyomei did not speak, he would not make a decision on his own.

In the Demon Slayer Corps, Gyomei Himejima is probably the most authoritative and prestigious person besides Kagaya Ubuyashiki.

If it were Ubuyashiki Kagaya, he would be the lord who oversees the rear defense.

That Beimingyu Xingming was a general who led the charge on the front lines.

Not only is it extremely powerful, but it also has the task of command.

Among the Demon Slayer Corps, whose average age is 17 or 8 or even younger, 27-year-old Gyomei Himejima is undoubtedly a 'reliable adult'.

Conan breathed a slight sigh of relief after the two left.

He had a very bad feeling about these two people.

It's like being stopped by the head teacher when you skip class in school.

That oppressive feeling made Conan feel incredibly suffocated, even without them saying a word.

Especially that last look Shinazugawa Sanemi gave before he left.

But who is Conan?

A detective who never fears difficulties (stubbornness)!

His mind instantly became active after Shinazugawa Sanemi and Himejima Gyomei left.

He began to think constantly about the two of them.

Judging from the conversation between those two, they must have come with some purpose, and most likely for that mask.

Is there anything special about that mask?

It was too far away to see very clearly.

Is that mask from a shrine?

They just took it and left so brazenly?

Conan's little head was filled with big questions.

At this moment, Conan had completely forgotten about being thrown out of the Mouri family's house.

My mind is filled with clues about those two people.

There's nothing we can do; this kid has always been this way, he hasn't grown at all.

He got shot in the head because he rashly abandoned Ran to follow Gin and Vodka.

Moreover, strictly speaking, this kid not only hasn't improved, he's even regressed.

In the past, when Gin ambushed me, I could say it was because he was an assassin with powerful backing.

Later on, even the cleaning lady and random passersby were able to ambush him.

Where is your detective instinct?!

Since they're already operating in a gray area, shouldn't they be even more careful about their safety?!

Does this kid really think that just because he's a detective, no one will dare to mess with him?

"Go and see."

After pacing back and forth inside the shrine for a while, Conan finally decided to go after them and see what was going on.

What if it's another mysterious organization like the Black Organization?

Conan never imagined what would happen if he, already caught in a vortex, were to be dragged into even more trouble.

Chapter 1049 Conan: I've Never Knew What Inferiority Complex Is

Conan strode out of the shrine, his eyes scanning back and forth, searching for the figures of the two people he had just seen.

"found it!"

Conan quickly spotted the two figures from behind on the street corner.

These two individuals are quite distinctive; they can be spotted at a glance even in a crowd.

One was tall and imposing, the other covered in scars.

One of them gives off a sense of unwavering composure.

Another feeling is like a raging hurricane that can't wait to destroy something.

He checked his equipment as he ran.

A voice-changing bow tie? No problem.

The watch-shaped anesthetic needle has been loaded.

Tracker, no problem.

Shoes that enhance leg strength, no problem.

The locator glasses are fine.

Excellent, equipment check complete, condition perfect.

Looking at Conan's outfit now, it seems like only his shoes are a bit overpowered.

But given the context of that time, it was truly cutting-edge technology.

Even now, it seems quite outrageous.

For example, an anesthetic needle that can anesthetize a person within two seconds, no matter where it is inserted.

Moreover, with such a thin needle, even if it's hollow, how much measurement could it possibly provide?

Would medical students go crazy for this thing?

Having finished his inspection, Conan strode forward, ready to give chase.

After turning a corner, they suddenly realized that the two people had disappeared!

"what happened?!"

"What about people?!"

Conan stared in astonishment at the empty street.

There wasn't a soul on the road.

Those two people seemed to have completely disappeared.

"Those two people........."

Frowning, Conan ran a few more steps forward.

There are no forks or alleys on this road.

Where did those two go?

Could it be that they climbed over into the houses on either side?

That's impossible.

Subconsciously, Conan looked up at the walls on both sides.

However, in that instant when he looked up, Conan seemed to notice something, spotting a huge shadow out of the corner of his eye.

"Oops!"

"Kid."

A menacing voice came from behind.

The suppressed anger in that voice sent a chill down Conan's spine.

This guy has definitely killed someone.

Conan thought with absolute certainty.

Conan felt a sense of familiarity from the first time he saw this white-haired man.

But I can't remember where I saw it before.

He just figured it out.

That kind of aura is very similar to that of the people in Gin's organization.

That's definitely the feeling of having killed someone.

"What are you doing with us?"

With his hands clasped in a claw-like shape at his sides, Shinazugawa Sanemi spoke in an unfriendly tone.

Regardless of his true nature, Sanemi Shinazugawa's outward rage and ferocity are undeniable.

In fact, even when they were in the Demon Slayer Corps, they didn't have a good impression of those who were brainless and insisted on getting involved and causing trouble.

The same goes for Conan.

Although I didn't remember who this kid was at first.

But Gyomei Himejima had just briefly explained Conan's situation to Sanemi Shinazugawa.

Sanemi Shinazugawa also remembered the rumors about this little devil of death.

"Well, I was just a little curious. The mask that big brother was wearing earlier seemed really strange."

Faced with this situation, Conan decisively resorted to his usual tactic of pretending to be a child.

Whenever they were about to get out of control, they would deliberately speak in a childish tone.