Still, when he imagined Fujino unfolding a jeep with a single sword strike, he forcibly swallowed those words.
Who would dare say something like that out loud?
Was he not afraid Fujino would split him in half with one slash from head to toe, along with his little brother?
Just as Kuroba Kaito was grumbling inwardly, Fujino's voice came through the phone again. "You've stayed at the hotel and enjoyed the scenery. It's time to get to work, right?"
Fujino began explaining his assignment. "In a moment, disguise yourself as someone from the Royal Palace and infiltrate Vespania's royal family. Play it by ear..."
Before Fujino could finish, Kuroba Kaito interrupted in confusion. "What do you mean, play it by ear? What's your plan?"
As soon as he asked, Fujino's voice came from the other end, explaining, "I'm going to investigate evidence that Vespania's Duke Girard murdered the Queen. If I'm right, Girard will definitely try to kill the Princess today and seize the throne."
"Secretly infiltrate the place, get close to Girard, and if they really make a move, improvise. Tamper with their weapons, knock their people out—anything goes. Make your own call if something happens. If you can't decide, give me a shout."
The more Kuroba Kaito listened to Fujino's arrangements, the more something felt off. Finally, he said helplessly, "So what exactly am I to you? Some all-purpose errand boy? Why do I have to do all the exhausting work?"
"Of course, because those are your specialties."
Fujino explained seriously and reasonably, "On the surface, you're a thief, but in reality, you're a magician. Isn't that right?"
"Since you're a magician, quietly making their weapons or people disappear without leaving a trace is basically right in your wheelhouse, isn't it?"
"Just treat this as preparation for a