Megure's Request

"I think Takagi only said it for the sake of the case, after all, Conan always manages to discover things that others can't..."

Sato Miwako then walked over slowly, helping Takagi out of the predicament, and then asked Shiratori, "By the way, Shiratori -kun, how's the bomb being dealt with?"

"The Explosives Disposal Team is already dismantling it."

Shiratori looked away, glancing at his watch. "But the bomb seems a bit tricky, we'll probably have to..."

"Inspector Shiratori!"

Before Shiratori could finish speaking, a police officer in uniform rushed over and handed him a folded piece of printed paper. "The bomb has been successfully defused, and we have retrieved the item you asked for."

"Thank you for your hard work."

Shiratori took the folded printed paper, unfolded it, glanced at it, and then said to Sato Miwako in a deep voice, "Officer Sato, I think you should take a look at this."

"This was first discovered by Consultant Fujino; it was stuck to the sun visor of my car."

He paused, then continued in a deep voice, "Perhaps this time you can finally put an end to the memories that have been troubling you."

"Memories that are troubling me?"

Sato Miwako murmured in confusion, took the printed paper, and glanced at it.

Then his previously puzzled expression froze, and his face turned gloomy.

The hand gripping the printer paper tightened involuntarily, wrinkling the paper.

"Calm down."

Fujino stepped forward and patted her on the shoulder. "Don't let anger cloud your judgment."

"I know..."

Sato Miwako clenched hands gradually loosened.

Fujino then took the printed paper from her hand and glanced at the words on it:

I'm a power hitter in the Major Leagues, and extra time has begun!

The start signal for the match is at noon tomorrow, and the end time is 3 PM. Even if you prepare brakes, it won't be of any use, because I will still turn the tables and win in the end!

If you want to end this game, come to my side!

I will be waiting for you police officers to climb the blood-stained pitcher's mound in the steel batter's zone!

—I am Knights of the Round Table, and I have reserved seat number 72, awaiting your arrival.

"Brother Fujino, what does it say on this?"

Conan curiously examined the printed paper in Fujino's hand, standing on tiptoe to try and see it.

"Nothing."

Fujino casually handed the printed paper to Conan: "It's just an ordinary, ambiguous crime warning letter."

"The notice... was it from that thug?"

Conan murmured to himself, glanced at the scene, and then said to Fujino, "Officer Takagi just told me that they're here to investigate a bombing that happened seven years ago, and another one that occurred on November 7th, three years ago..."

"Yes, I heard Inspector Megure mention that matter, and I've also done some research on it..."

Fujino nodded, but before he could finish speaking, the phone rang suddenly.

He took out his phone, glanced at the screen, and saw that the contact name was Juzo Megure.

As soon as Fujino answered the phone, he heard a noisy voice on the other end. "Brother Fujino, you should be with Sato and the others right now, right?"

Fujino nodded slightly. "That's right, I'm here."

"Brother, you should remember the Matsuda case I told you about before, right?"

"I remember."

Fujino pondered for a moment, "If I'm not mistaken, this case is probably the same one that happened three years ago. Moreover, a notice was just found at the scene, signed by Knights of the Round Table."

"That's absolutely right."

On the other Juzo Megure was not surprised. "It seems that I don't need to say more, Fujino, you have already guessed. There were similar bombings about seven years ago and three years ago. The one three years ago is the same one I mentioned last time, the one involving Matsuda three years ago."

"Both of these bombings happened on November 7th. At the same time, our police force has been receiving a large number of faxes. In fact, just now, all the police stations in our jurisdiction have been receiving faxes one after another, and it has already caused quite a stir... I can't leave the Metropolitan Police Department, so I have something I want to ask you, my brother."

Juzo Megure on the other end of the phone, then continued in a deep voice, "I hope you, Fujino, can keep an eye on Sato and prevent her from doing anything rash because of her emotions. Compared to others, I think you are the most reliable person."

"I understand."

Fujino nodded knowingly, then looked at Sato Miwako behind him who was anxiously taking out her phone. "She's acting a bit strange right now. I'm probably the only one here who can beat her."

"Um..."

Juzo Megure of the phone pondered for a moment, then said earnestly, "Then, Fujino- kun, I'll leave Sato to you."

"Leave it to me."

"You can knock her unconscious with Wooden Sword if it's a critical moment."

"I see."

Before long, night quietly fell.

"Inspector Megure, please tell Manager Matsumoto that it's definitely that guy."

Holding the phone, Sato Miwako said with a gloomy expression, "In the case three years ago, only half of the fax content was released. It's simply impossible to forge it."

"Yes, I already received the fax. Manager Matsumoto could easily guess it was that guy again..."

Juzo Megure paused, then suddenly added, "Oh, right, there's one more thing. I've already asked Fujino to go with you. If you want to investigate this case, remember to take him with you."

"Fujino?"

Sato Miwako frowned slightly upon hearing this. "Why did you specifically invite him along?"

"Do you think you'll be able to stay calm after you find that guy?"

Juzo Megure said in a deep voice, "I know that no matter what I say, you will not give up investigating this case, but I am not at ease with you investigating it alone, so I asked Fujino to go with you. He can stop you if necessary."

"But..."

"There's no 'but' about it."

Juzo Megure said firmly, "If you want to continue investigating this case, you must bring him along."

"I see."

Sato Miwako hung up the phone and sighed.

"Officer Sato, I've brought your car!"

Just then, a red Mazda suddenly stopped in front of her.

Little Fatty, Chiba Kazunobu got out of the car and greeted her.

"Thank you, Chiba!"

Sato Miwako first expressed her gratitude, then cautiously glanced around.

She glanced behind her at Fujino, who was chatting with the Junior Detective League.

After confirming that the other party was not paying attention to him, he put his phone in his pocket and then carefully got into the driver's seat.

Just as she was about to start the car, a figure opened the door and got into the passenger seat.

Fujino looked at Sato Miwako and smiled slightly, "Officer Sato, where are you going?"