Conan: This Is Definitely Discrimination!

"Their code names are indeed liquor names, but they're not stupid enough to stay. You're overthinking it."

Ai Haibara shook her head, denying Conan's statement.

She knew perfectly well that Conan was referring to the Alcohol Company.

But could a mere wine glass really have led this guy to such a conclusion...?

Why does it feel like this guy is the one who defected from the Alcohol Company and is now wanted?

If it were an organization, she felt they would definitely blow up the entire room.

It's impossible to leave any clues that could prove their identity.

"That's true... but what exactly were they doing at the Tokiwa Building that day?"

Conan sighed upon hearing this, feeling that this matter was definitely related to the organization!

After all, regardless of whether there is a connection or not, according to the laws of science, as long as there is some unsolved mystery, it must be related to the Alcohol Company.

Under normal circumstances, it will not make any mistakes.

Coming to his senses, Conan suddenly noticed that the little ones opposite him were whispering to each other.

Because of the distance, he couldn't hear what was being said clearly.

"This matter must be kept secret!"

"We absolutely cannot tell that guy Conan!"

"I'll go find Haibara and tell her we'll meet at the station later..."

Fujino sat near the little ones across from him and could clearly hear their conversation.

They planned to investigate the suspects first, find the culprit before Conan, and then claim all the credit, fantasizing about making Conan submit to them without hesitation.

Yeah, I'm about to do something stupid again...

It fits the character design of the Junior Detective League very well.

Fujino narrowed his eyes slightly, silently complaining in his heart.

"Alright! That's all for today. Thank you for your cooperation in our investigation."

Juzo Megure, with his portly figure, sat up from his seat. After some investigation, he found no useful clues.

He also didn't intend to continue wasting everyone's time.

The main reason is that he's afraid of something unexpected happening again.

If these jinxes were to attract one or two murder cases within the Metropolitan Police Department... that would be a huge problem!

"Bye-Bye!"

"Professor Agasa, could you please take us home?"

In the Metropolitan Police Department parking lot, Ayumi whispered a few words to Ai Haibara, and then the children quickly pushed Professor Agasa into the car, intending to leave first.

What did they say to you?

Conan looked at Ai Haibara, who had returned with her hands in her pockets, and couldn't help but go up to her and ask.

"They won't let me tell you."

Ai Haibara said calmly, her face expressionless.

Conan: "..."

If they tell you not to tell me, will you not tell them?

Are those children more important than me?

I'm numb...

"They probably want to investigate those suspects on their own, right?"

Fujino stood to the side, scratching his chin thoughtfully as he guessed, "I just overheard them whispering about acting alone."

"Yes, that's about it. Yoshida asked me to meet at Beika Station. Once everyone is gathered, we'll start our investigation from there at those people's homes."

Ai Haibara didn't put on any airs in front of Fujino and directly sold out the little ones.

Conan: "..."

You can't tell me, but you can tell Fujino?

That's discrimination!

That's absolutely discrimination!

Ai Haibara sensed Conan's resentful gaze and said in a more serious tone, "They specifically told me not to tell Edogawa. If he finds out, he'll probably stop them and investigate all by himself, taking all the credit."

"..."

Conan's lips twitched, speechless for a moment, then he gritted his teeth. "These guys... know exactly what's going on!"

Although what they said was indeed the same, this time was different from usual.

This time, the Black Organization is involved!

Even he might not be able to defeat the other party!

Just in case, we still need some strong external support...

Thinking of this, Conan looked up and immediately noticed Fujino in front of him.

The powerful foreign aid is right here!

"Brother Fujino, why don't you come with us to investigate?"

Conan turned to look at Fujino, and with a childlike expression, stammered, "If there's any danger, it'll be a piece of cake for Brother Fujino!"

"I'll pass on that. I still have one or two other cases waiting for me to handle, and I really can't spare the time..."

Fujino shook his head, indicating he didn't intend to go with the kids.

He realized that Conan wanted him to be his bodyguard.

Under normal circumstances, he would definitely go over to prevent anything from happening to the kids... But this time, he had his own plans...

Fujino thought for a moment, then decided that Conan wouldn't let it go if he didn't make an example of him, so he instructed Ai Haibara, "Ai, if you go with them, remember to text me to keep in touch. If there's any danger, let me know."

"No problem."

Ai Haibara nodded.

Conan didn't say anything more.

Even though I can't go there, it's not a big deal since we can still share messages.

At least if there is real danger, they can get some protection.

After the Junior Detective League met up at Beika Station, they began their operation. As agreed, Ai Haibara texted Fujino the entire process of the operation:

We met at Beika Station; today we plan to investigate at Kazama Hidehiko and Kisaragi Hōzui's house.

[Kazama Hidehiko is very cooperative with the investigation, and seems to have some kind of rift with Ōki Iwamatsu. He has an only son, but there are no other clues.]

We plan to conduct our investigation at Kisaragi Hōzui's house next.

As darkness fell, Fujino, dressed in a white Assassin's Robe and wearing a mask, crouched on the roof of a high-rise apartment villa.

He glanced at the information on his phone screen, then put the phone away.

A cool evening breeze blew gently, causing the hem of the long robe to flutter.

Fujino took a deep breath, feeling the coolness seep into his lungs, and looked at a three-story red brick apartment building across the street through his Vision Enhancement Glasses.

The lights were still on in the apartment room, and you could vaguely see shadowy figures inside through the window.

The apartment doorplate is engraved with the words "Hara Yoshiki".

"Buzz!"

Just then, the sound of an engine came from behind.

Fujino looked down and saw a black Porsche 356A parked downstairs at the Hara Yoshiki's apartment building.

Two men dressed in black, one wearing sunglasses and the other with long hair, got out of the car.

The two were none other than Gin and Vodka.

"Is this the place?"

Gin glanced at the apartment building in front of him and asked Vodka beside him.

"That's right, that guy lives here."

Vodka nodded. "That's the case, based on the information gathered by the organization's intelligence personnel."

Gin nodded, said nothing more, and went inside.

Vodka, seeing this, quickly followed.

About a few minutes later.

The two walked out of the apartment, seemingly having completed their planned operation.

Fujino stood on the roof of the apartment building opposite, watching silently.

Hara Yoshiki was probably executed by Gin; he could confirm that even without Hawkeye.

After killing the man, the two model workers from the Alcohol Company didn't linger and quickly drove away from the scene.

Fujino narrowed his eyes, watching the departing Porsche 356A, and immediately used Eagle Eye to mark it as a tracker.