Confession / Become My Informant

"Huh, why are there three game coins?" Dejima Hitoshi asked in surprise after seeing the number of game coins in the coin box.

He looked at Jiang Hang, puzzled.

"One of the game tokens was the one we put in during our experiment, and another was the one the deceased put in earlier. As for the last coin..." Jiang Hang looked at Takagi Wataru beside him, "I don't know if the fingerprints on these game tokens can be used as evidence. But I think Shimizu Takaho probably can't explain why a game machine that should only have two tokens would have an extra one with his fingerprints on it."

Chapter 320: Chapter 318: Confession

Not only did Jiang Hang obtain a clue that directly points to Shimizu Takaho, but Chiba Kazunobu also received good news.

Although the game machines didn't show any past match records, the game the deceased played was the most popular game in the arcade. The arcade owner not only specially installed a large screen to broadcast the game live and attract more people, but also installed screen recording software on the game machine to record those exciting match moments.

At the time of the incident, the victim was playing the character Lucas on his game console, a fact clearly recorded by the screen recording software.

Adding the extra game coin with his fingerprints, these two crucial pieces of evidence, along with Shimizu Takaho's motive and the time to commit the murder, almost confirm his guilt.

When Takagi Wataru Chiba Kazunobu presented this evidence to Shimizu Takaho, his attitude remained quite calm.

However, his gaze toward Jiang Hang seemed somewhat disappointed.

"It seems my luck is as bad as ever. I've been planning this for half a year now, and I never expected to run into you, the famous detective."

Shimizu Takaho looked at the police officers beside him questioningly. "Before you arrest me, can I have one last cigarette?"

Takagi Wataru Chiba Kazunobu did not answer, but simply nodded slightly, which was taken as tacit approval of Shimizu Takaho's actions.

Shimizu Takaho lit a cigarette, then gave up resisting and confessed his crimes honestly.

"My sister is an idiot too. She actually went malnourished because she gave all her money to that bastard and had no money for food. In fact, she has fainted more than once in the past few months because of this. However, that man has been spending the money she worked so hard to earn on a life of debauchery, but she still refuses to leave him."

"When I confronted him, he even said things like, 'If you can beat me in that game just once, I'll break up with your sister.'"

"However, even I have to admit that despite practicing my skills desperately, I was still no match for him. But I also knew that if things continued like this, my sister would die sooner or later because of that bastard." As he spoke, his hand holding the cigarette trembled slightly. "So I killed him."

His expression was somewhat bitter. "But in the end, I still couldn't defeat his Caesar, and I will never have the chance again. Compared to killing him, this matter is more regrettable to me."

He slowly exhaled a smoke ring, then watched it dissipate into the air.

"Let's go," Shimizu Takaho, stubbing out his cigarette in the ashtray beside him and extending his hand as if to have Takagi Wataru handcuff him.

After solving this case, Jiang Hang approached Conan was still keeping an eye on Jodie Starling.

Conan was not surprised at all after hearing about the evidence Jiang Hang had found and that the murderer had confessed.

Because he was at the crime scene, Conan deduced the murderer's method as soon as he learned about the murder weapon. In his mind, Jiang Hang's abilities were enough for him to go to the scene once and deduce the truth of the case.

"So, what have you found here?" Jiang Hang asked Conan.

Conan nodded. "Her pronunciation is a bit strange. It gives the impression that she is fluent in Japanese but is deliberately acting as if she has only recently learned it... This woman is definitely hiding something. Could she really be a member of that organization?"

His expression was slightly tense. "Miyano said that she changed my information from 'unknown' to 'dead' in the list of people who took APTX4869. She also said that after she defected from the organization, the organization might conduct a full investigation into what she had done before. Perhaps they noticed that Shinichi Kudo's body has not been found yet, so they sent people to Teitan High School to investigate."

He looked at Jiang Hang: "In any case, I think we can investigate her. That organization seems to have been quiet for a long time, and now this person has suddenly appeared. I have a feeling of unease."

Jiang Hang nodded. He didn't think the Black Organization had discovered Conan's existence. But speaking of which, he hadn't seen Vermouth since the Kyosuke Kazato case, so it was time to ask his "temporary ally" what the situation was like inside the Black Organization.

However, before investigating the true identity of this Jodie Starling, Jiang Hang had one more thing to do.

In the alley next to the arcade, a man who looked somewhat haggard and weathered was watching the arcade from afar. After seeing the police leave the arcade with a person who looked like a suspect, the man's eyes seemed to be conflicted for a moment. In the end, he took out his phone from his pocket and contacted someone.

"... This is Moriya. The matter of Oto should not have been the work of other gangs. The culprit has been caught by the cops... I understand. I'll be back in a bit."

This person is none other than Moriya Jun, the male protagonist in the recent "Infernal Affairs" incident.

However, judging from his current situation, it seems that he has not yet regained his identity as a police officer and is still staying in the gang.

After hanging up the phone, Moriya Jun sighed and prepared to return to the gang.

But as soon as he turned around, his pupils contracted slightly.

At some point, the mysterious "detective" Jiang Hang from that night reappeared in front of him.

Facing the famous detective who knew his undercover identity, Moriya Jun looked somewhat nervous, because he still didn't know what Jiang Hang was up to.

"I noticed you in the arcade just now," Jiang Hang said, his gaze fixed on Moriya Jun. He could tell that Moriya Jun was probably still working undercover in the gang.

"It seems your boss has gone back on his word... Is that Bito Kengo someone from the gang you're currently infiltrating?"

Moriya Jun stared intently at Jiang Hang without saying a word.

Seeing that Moriya Jun seemed a little too nervous, Jiang Hang spread his hands.

"Let's find a place to talk, it won't take up too much of your time."

Chapter 321: Chapter 319: Be My Informant

Jiang Hang actually really wanted to invite Moriya Jun, a veteran undercover agent of ten years, to the restaurant where Toru Amuro worked, so that he could take the opportunity to get in touch with Toru Amuro.

However, considering that the restaurant was a bit far from where they were, and seeing Moriya Jun's wary look, Jiang Hang found a relatively secluded coffee shop nearby.

He casually ordered some simple snacks, then looked at Moriya Jun sitting opposite him.

"Speaking of which, how is the Oda Group doing now? Has it been completely absorbed?" Jiang Hang asked Moriya Jun with some curiosity. His personality is such that after solving a case, he rarely pays attention to the follow-up matters. Anyway, Shizuka Sakaki and the others will record these things. If he encounters anything important, he can just ask Takagi Wataru.

He only needed to know that the Oda Group would no longer pose a threat to him and those around him.

I believe that the gang that swallowed up the Oda Group wouldn't continue to antagonize him and Shizuka Sakaki.

If they still don't give up, Jiang Hang won't be so lenient.

Moriya Jun observed Jiang Hang's face for a moment before answering, "The Oda Group is finished. Thanks to you, during the arrest of the Oda Group, drugs hidden by the Oda Group were found in another warehouse. After that, the Nisame Association directly sold out Oda Taisei. According to his crimes, he will probably be in prison for more than ten years... He may not even live to see his release."

"The Black Dragon Society is the branch of the Nisame Association Oda Group Society that mainly deals in arms deals, which annexed the Oda Group. This time, they took over a portion of the drug market, and I joined the Black Dragon Society along with those Oda Group members who weren't arrested by the police," Moriya Jun said, shrugging at Jiang Hang.

"Then, just one year after the Countermeasures Department was established, two moles appeared. The biggest credit was taken by the Investigation Division One, and the subsequent investigation was taken over by the Ministry of the Public Security Bureau. My superior almost ended up in the hospital because of this." Moriya Jun's expression was a little strange when he said this. "Then, since I was not of any use in this operation, I could only stay in the gang."

Moriya Jun glanced at the time on his watch. "But I'm pretty used to this kind of thing. At worst, I'll stay undercover for another three years. As long as I don't get exposed, I'll eventually be able to go back."

Jiang Hang held a cup of coffee and expressed his respect to the policeman who had been undercover for ten years.

"Do you need my help?"

When no one around was paying attention, Jiang Hang took out the "Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Consultant" certificate he had recently obtained and showed it to Moriya Jun.

"I know quite a few people in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. I even had dinner with the son of Superintendent General Hakuba a while ago. If you want to come back, or if you don't want to continue being undercover, I can help you."

Hearing Jiang Hang's sincere words, a hint of conflict flashed across Moriya Jun's face.

It's clear that he's somewhat tempted.

In the end, Moriya Jun shook his head at Jiang Hang, indicating his refusal.

"Having come this far, I can't accept giving up now."

Jiang Hang was not surprised by this result. His skills did not include advanced persuasion effects, so it would be strange if his persuasion could work on someone with such a strong will.

He thought about it and realized that it would be a waste for someone like him to dedicate his entire life to being an undercover agent.

After thinking for a while, Jiang Hang rummaged through his wallet and handed Sakura Himeshiro's business card to her.

"This is..." Moriya Jun seemed a little curious upon seeing the business card.

"You're probably still just an ordinary member of the Black Dragon Society, right?"

Moriya Jun nodded. "We are people who have just joined the Black Dragon Society. They don't trust us very much yet, so we have to start from scratch."

"Didn't your boss say you didn't play a role in the last operation? Why don't you make some big splash within the gang this time?"

Jiang Hang said this, and then explained Sakura Himeshiro's identity to him.

Upon hearing about Sakura Himeshiro's background, Moriya Jun's expression changed slightly.

"She's kind of my partner. I think if you run into any trouble, or if you want to advance further in the gang, she should be able to help you."

Moriya Jun stared at the business card in her hand for a long while before looking at Jiang Hang.

"Who exactly are you, and what do you want me to do?"

Jiang Hang spread his hands. "Just a helpful and positive detective. Although you may have a lot of side jobs, I just think that with your abilities, you are fully capable of going to higher places. I think your friend probably thinks so too."

He made a "zero" gesture again, which was another way of using Toru Amuro's name to fool others.

"If we're talking about something else, it's probably that when I went to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to accept the consultant position that day, your superior gave me a dirty look, which made me a little annoyed. So I'm thinking of recruiting you as my informant. What do you think?"

"Your abilities are far superior to mine. Are you sure you need me as an informant?" Moriya Jun looked at Jiang Hang with some distrust. He had been in the Oda Group for so long and didn't know about the mole within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Yet Jiang Hang had only conducted a casual investigation for two days and had already brought down the Oda Group. Moriya Jun knew that his abilities were no match for Jiang Hang's.

"I can't keep an eye on the Nisame Association all the time. You just need to tell me about what's going on with the Nisame Association regularly. That shouldn't be too difficult for you," Jiang Hang said, looking at Moriya Jun. "Besides, my promise is still valid. If you don't want to continue, I will find a way to help you regain your identity."

Moriya Jun seemed to want to express his gratitude, but he had clearly not done so in a long time, and the final expression on his face looked particularly stiff.

"You probably haven't thrown away my business card yet, right? I won't give you a new one. If you ever run into any trouble, remember to contact me. In this regard, I'm definitely more reliable than your boss." Jiang Hang patted the other person on the shoulder.

Moriya Jun was silent for a while, then glanced at the time before saying to Jiang Hang, "I should go back and report on the situation here, otherwise they'll start to get suspicious."

He glanced at the coffee that had just been served to him, hesitated for a moment, then picked it up and took a sip. "Let me make this clear beforehand, no matter what, I will always be a policeman."

Then he left the coffee shop without looking back.

Chapter 322: Chapter 320: What if another murder really happens?

Winning over Moriya Jun was actually something Jiang Hang didn't plan for.

He simply never liked seeing tragedies. Although this Japanese version of Infernal Affairs had a fairly good ending thanks to his intervention, seeing that Moriya Jun was still unable to extricate himself from his undercover identity, he couldn't help but want to help him.

"How come I feel like I'm about to become the mastermind behind everything..." Jiang Hang muttered to himself, thinking about what he had just said to Moriya Jun.

However, to be honest, Jiang Hang also felt that he really needed to develop his power a bit.

Look at the background that his terrible system arranged for him: the leader of the Templar Knight and the Assassin Brotherhood. He has secretly supported countless companies and groups in this world. If his identity were fully revealed, he would definitely be the template for the ultimate demon king.

If he could use these powers, it wouldn't be a problem to throw him into those Mary Sue novels as the male lead.

In reality, his assets consist of a detective agency in a residential housing reform project, a barely passable art museum, a few small-scale tokusatsu companies, and a movie theater still under renovation.

Most of the people he currently manages are the most common office workers. Although Shizuka Sakaki and Koharu Yoshino can help him in some small ways, they haven't fully matured yet, and Jiang Hang wouldn't want to put them in a dangerous situation.

With his current resources, he already felt it wasn't enough when he went to rescue Miyano Shiho last time, so he had to ask the Kaito Kid to come and help.

He will have more and more things to deal with in the future. If he doesn't find a way to build up his own small force, he can't guarantee that he will continue to face various situations as smoothly as he does now.

Thinking of this, Jiang Hang took a sip of the black coffee in front of him, and then he couldn't help but show a subtle expression.

This stuff is really bitter. Wouldn't it be better to drink the fully sweetened version? I should have known better than to pretend to be something I'm not.

Upon returning to the office, after hearing that Jiang Hang had solved another murder case during his trip, Koharu Yoshino muttered to herself, "This is too fast! He just solved that robbery and wife-murder case at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, how come you've encountered another murder case so soon... Could it be that Jiang Hang's death aura has become stronger again?"

Koharu Yoshino always remembered that not long after she started working at the agency, Jiang Hang suddenly had the idea to take her to an art museum. There, she saw a sight that she would never forget.

From then on, Jiang Hang's image in her eyes became that of a detective with the aura of death. Now, every time she goes out with Jiang Hang, she has to worry about whether there might be a murder case around them.

Hearing Koharu Yoshino's mutterings, Jiang Hang couldn't help but roll his eyes at Koharu Yoshino. If Conan had said something like that to him, he would have already given him a good whack on the head.

"To be honest, it's been a while since I've encountered a murder case. I took you to the Twilight Mansion last week, and nothing happened, okay?"

Koharu Yoshino continued muttering, "Let's not talk about that Twilight Mansion, okay? You still haven't told me what the real treasure is..."

"Didn't I tell you last time?" Jiang Hang's lips twitched. He had been pestered by Koharu Yoshino for a long time, and after returning, he told Koharu Yoshino the truth about the treasure of the Twilight Mansion.

Koharu Yoshino pouted, looking somewhat aggrieved. "That's clearly because you didn't want to tell me, so you made things up, like the Twilight Mansion's treasure being hundreds of tons of gold or something. How could that be possible!"

"When the Twilight Mansion was built, the total gold reserves in Japan were estimated to be only a few dozen tons. Even now, Japan's total gold reserves are only about 700 tons. No matter how rich the Karasuma Family was back then, they couldn't have conjured up that much gold out of thin air. If you really want to make something up, it would be more normal to make up 10 tons of gold. Hundreds of tons is too much. Jiang Hang, when you're lying, at least do some basic research on these figures."

It's clear that after working at the detective agency for a few months, Koharu Yoshino has made great progress in data and intelligence gathering. In the past, she might have believed Jiang Hang's words, but now, after checking the information and analyzing it from the perspective of a detective's assistant, she finally concluded that Jiang Hang was lying to her.

Jiang Hang was somewhat amused and exasperated by this. He told the truth, but Koharu Yoshino didn't believe him. What could he do?

"Alright, alright, anyway, the treasure of the Twilight Mansion is gold. Whatever amount you think is reasonable, that's fine. But I have to remind you, the last murder case I encountered was the one involving the Great General, and it was Naruhodo who dragged me into it. It's been almost half a month since then!"

Shizuka Sakaki didn't join in the discussion about the Twilight Mansion treasure, but returned to the case itself. "Alright, alright, Yuno, let's not talk about this anymore. After all, Jiang Hang is now a special advisor to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, and can go directly to the crime scene to help solve cases. He will definitely encounter more murder cases."

"However, going to murder scenes every day isn't good either. I know you want to solve more cases, Jiang Hang, but you should also be careful not to always be so emotional," Shizuka Sakaki kindly reminded Jiang Hang.

Shizuka Sakaki's words were much more comforting to hear. After all, she wasn't Conan, that Shinigami Elementary Schooler died wherever he went. Compared to Conan's death aura, she was just a little brother.

Shizuka Sakaki said this, she seemed to remember something and said to Jiang Hang, "By the way, the owner of a photography company called today. It's the tokusatsu company that Ms. Himegami told you about before, which is about to close down and is selling its filming equipment. He invited you to visit their studio in a few days. You should bring Director Mikami with you."

Jiang Hang nodded. "I understand. So, Shizuka, aren't you going over there?"

"I have to go to the film set for voice acting that day, so I won't be able to go. Why don't you take Yuno with you?"

Jiang Hang seemed to have thought of something, and then looked at Koharu Yoshino: "Yuno, didn't you say that I always encounter murder cases? Are you coming with me this time?"