A Branch Office for the Agency

Jiang Hang nodded in agreement.

"Whether you believe it or not, I do guarantee your safety, and I swear to you on my entire reputation as a detective."

Jiang Hang refers to Altair.

With Altair here, as long as they don't send out a fully armed military squad, he can guarantee that Shotaro Tatewaki won't encounter any danger.

Moreover, although Asahikawa is far from Tokyo, it's not really a big problem for Jiang Hang right now.

This is another source of his confidence.

Because right after his detective agency reached level five, a feature he had been waiting for for a long time was unlocked—the teleportation function, which is indispensable in modern games, especially those with large game maps.

Although Jiang Hang will only be able to enjoy the full teleportation function after returning to Tokyo and officially confirming the upgrade, he will not be able to teleport directly from Asahikawa back to his home.

But now he can set five teleportation anchor points.

As long as a branch of a detective agency is opened in the local area, regardless of whether it is open or not, it can be used as an anchor point for Jiang Hang to use teleportation by consuming reputation points.

Jiang Hang's reputation points have long been off the charts. Before, it was just a simple upgrade requirement and achievement. Once the reputation reached a certain level, you could claim a reward.

It can still be used for teleportation, although it consumes a lot of resources, but as long as Jiang Hang can keep solving cases, he can completely withstand the consumption.

Jiang Hang currently has no plans to open branches overseas, so it's natural to have one in Tokyo as a base, and another in Hokkaido could also be an option.

Then the remaining three can be placed in Kansai, Honshu Island, and Shikoku Island respectively.

No matter where the case is in Japan, he can arrive at the scene of the crime immediately.

After a long negotiation with the system, the system finally relented and opened up several NPCs to manage the agency for him. Even if he hadn't been to these agencies for a long time, these NPCs could help organize the agencies and handle some simple commissions.

Moreover, these commission rewards will also end up in Jiang Hang's hands, only the amount of money will be less.

Of course, the main office in Tokyo doesn't have these NPCs.

Essentially, Jiang Hang now has four agencies in Japan where he can earn a guaranteed income without having to do anything himself.

In short, after seeing his Level 5 agency reward, Jiang Hang couldn't help but sigh. As expected of a level that requires completing five-star commissions to unlock, it is indeed much better than the previous function of simply increasing the search range of commissions and adding money after completing them.

It's unclear whether continuing to upgrade the agency's level will lead to the addition of new teleportation points or maximize the benefits for these NPCs.

Of course, to avoid being too conspicuous, these agencies wouldn't use the name of the Pioneer Detective Agency; they'd just let the NPCs use their own names to do whatever they wanted.

In short, Jiang Hang doesn't intend to tell too many people about these things. He will only tell those who know about the existence of the Eden Artifacts, so that they will believe that the teleportation function is accomplished by using the power of the Eden Artifacts.

I've been obsessed with those stupid short stories these past few days. I think they're really addictive. The day before yesterday, I finished writing them and lay in bed reading until I finally fell asleep yesterday morning. I deleted them when I woke up today, and I'll continue to update regularly from now on.

Chapter 591: Branch Offices of the Firm

Having received Jiang Hang's promise, Sakurako Kujo wanted to say something more, but Shotaro Tatewaki nodded to Jiang Hang first, indicating that he would believe Jiang Hang's guarantee.

After that, he took the initiative to pull Sakurako Kujo aside and start chatting.

Jiang Hang didn't listen to what they were talking about, but he knew that the current Shotaro Tatewaki could definitely get Sakurako Kujo to agree.

After all, the other person is almost 18 years old now, and is no longer the "younger brother" that Sakurako Kujo had always imagined needing her to protect.

I wonder if making the male protagonist aware of these things in advance will change the future of these two people.

However, Jiang Hang thought about it for a while and then stopped thinking about it. Unless Shotaro Tatewaki came to him for a "life talk", he decided that their lives should be decided by themselves.

After a while, it seemed that Shotaro Tatewaki had returned after making his decision.

"Mr. Jiang Hang, I believe your assurance, so could we exchange contact information?"

Jiang Hang nodded naturally. After exchanging contact information, he told the other party, "I still have some things to take care of. I will come to see you again tomorrow."

Shotaro Tatewaki nodded, but was still somewhat curious. "Mr. Jiang Hang, is there anything else you need in Asahikawa?"

"I was originally going to check on the other high school detective's skills, but while investigating the Suicide Website, I discovered that this website might also be targeting another person. Just to be on the safe side, I'm going to go check on the situation as well."

Jiang Hang gave a simple answer, and then Sakurako Kujo, who was standing next to him, also stood up.

"I want to go too."

Jiang Hang shook his head at Sakurako Kujo: "Your identity is too sensitive. If that person finds out that you and I are in the same place, I'm afraid that the person behind it will not take action for a long time."

Sakurako Kujo paused for a moment, then pointed to their current situation.

Aren't they having coffee together right now?

"That's because I've already confirmed that no one is watching us nearby, and I'll help erase any traces of our conversations."

"To be precise, this case may have been prepared for you from the beginning. When the person behind it discovered that it was me, not you, who entered the crime scene first, they may have already left to look for the next opportunity."

He could glean some insight into Kiyomi Mizushima's personality from her chat logs before her death.

Indeed, the other party is a rather sensitive person, which is why she was taken advantage of by the Suicide Website after discovering that her fiancé was cheating on her with her sister.

But perhaps she wasn't that fragile inside, nor did she hate her sister that much.

Otherwise, given Hanabusa's personality, he would probably be more willing to entice the other party to kill her own sister or fiancé to take revenge.

Perhaps she also realized the other party's purpose, and in order to protect her younger sister and to prevent herself from being completely controlled by the other party, she chose to end everything by suicide.

"Of course, these are all just my guesses. If you really care, Miss Kujo, then keep an eye on Miss Mizushima's sister and fiancé."

"I think it won't be long before the police find the suicide note on Ms. Mizushima's phone, and her fiancé and sister will probably show a lot of flaws after the truth is revealed."

Perhaps after confirming that he has left Asahikawa, the Hanabusa will not let this opportunity pass, and may even actually intervene.

This is what Sakurako Kujo really needs to keep an eye on right now.

Upon hearing Jiang Hang's reminder, Sakurako Kujo realized that she couldn't appear at the same time as Jiang Hang, lest she arouse the vigilance of the lurking Hanabusa and his team members.

Just like now, Jiang Hang went to investigate the Suicide Website, while she was here paying attention to the aftermath of Kiyomi Mizushima's death. Shotaro Tatewaki put on a dejected look to continue to attract Hanabusa's attention. It would be easier to find Hanabusa's weakness if they acted separately from three directions.

She simply stared intently at Jiang Hang.

"You and I promise that the boy will absolutely not get into any trouble."

"I'm not the kind of person who would kick someone when they've served their purpose, and I really think highly of him," Jiang Hang assured the other party again before paying the bill and leaving the coffee shop.

After Jiang Hang left, both Shotaro Tatewaki and Sakurako Kujo in the coffee shop couldn't help but show a bewildered expression.

One was thinking about the future that Shotaro Tatewaki might face, and how she could protect him.

Another thought was about what Jiang Hang had said before he left: the possibility that Ms. Kiyomi Mizushima might have been forced to commit suicide by the Hanabusa.

Just thinking about this made him look dejected, even without Jiang Hang reminding him.

But he also knew in his heart that all of this was something he was doing for the Hanabusa that had killed Miss Kiyomi.

Moreover, Miss Sakura's younger brother also died because of that Hanabusa.

Therefore, whether it's for the sake of that past stirring in his heart or for the sake of Miss Sakura now, he has to mature.

Didn't Mr. Jiang Hang say that he would find time to come and guide him? He was already quite eager for that.

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More than an hour later, Jiang Hang waited for the Miyano Sisters at the entrance of the zoo with a somewhat apologetic expression.

"I'm so sorry, something new has happened again."

He looked at Miyano Shiho and Miyano Akemi, and neither of the two women showed any signs of displeasure.

"Being able to leisurely stroll through the zoo under the sun with my sister is something we never dared to dream of before, and we've almost finished seeing all the places we wanted to see," Miyano Akemi chuckled, then pointed to her sister in a suggestive manner.

"Moreover, my sister keeps saying it would be even better if you, Jiang Hang, could come along too. After all, you've been the only one who's been busy these past few days. You haven't had a single day off on this trip to Hokkaido, have you?"

Miyano Akemi gave her younger sister a nudge from behind, causing Miyano Shiho was somewhat shaken by what had just been said, to stumble forward a couple of steps.

Jiang Hang reached out to support Miyano Shiho, but Miyano Shiho's body trembled violently and she broke free.

"I... I didn't say those things. I just felt it wasn't right for you to be solving cases while we were out having fun."

Is Miyano Shiho that arrogant?

Why does her personality seem to have undergone some subtle changes after she's been away for a few days?

Jiang Hang muttered to himself.

Then Jiang Hang shrugged at Miyano Akemi: "Indeed, once I get back to Tokyo, I'm planning to stay home until the New Year before going out again."

Miyano Shiho already knew that Jiang Hang usually spent his time playing games and watching anime in his office when he wasn't working on cases, and she knew that was actually how Jiang Hang relaxed.

But are those games really that fun?

Miyano Shiho, who has always focused on research and study, has indeed never been exposed to games. She has no idea why Jiang Hang would like those time-wasting things so much.

I'm thinking about whether I should take some time to try it after I return to Tokyo.

After all, with Jiang Hang's help, the research and development of APTX4869 and the antidote has progressed very quickly. Although they can only produce one batch of the antidote that lasts for about a week, she has almost solved some of the theoretical problems. According to Jiang Hang's speculation, with the new APTX4869, there is indeed a good chance that Conan will turn back into Shinichi Kudo and keep his body at the age of 18.

But anyway Conan has already gotten used to his identity, and Ran has accepted Conan's existence.

Moreover, the Black Organization hasn't made any moves lately and hasn't appeared in a long time. Even if she completes the development of the antidote, it's impossible to turn Conan back into Shinichi Kudo before the organization's problems are resolved.

Therefore, it doesn't matter if the development process of APTX4869 is slowed down a little.

"So, what kind of troublesome case have you encountered here?" After regaining her composure, Miyano Shiho asked Jiang Hang.

Jiang Hang briefly explained the situation to the two women.

Hearing that Jiang Hang had encountered another suicide case, and that this suicide case was related to Suicide Website in Hokkaido, Miyano Shiho felt that this trip to Hokkaido was indeed "one wave after another".

If things continue like this, Jiang Hang will have no chance of returning to Tokyo before the Lunar New Year.

"A criminal mentor who hides in the shadows, is good at finding the flaws in other people's hearts, amplifying them, and guiding them to commit crimes, sounds just like Moriarty. Aren't you going to call that guy who calls himself the Heisei Holmes to help with this?"

Miyano Shiho made this comment.

Jiang Hang chuckled at this, saying, "He can't stay here for long, and he already has his own Moriarty to deal with. This Moriarty's target isn't him, but the Sherlock Holmes of this city."

Jiang Hang continued to explain the situation, and when he heard about the matter between Sakurako Kujo and Shotaro Tatewaki, Miyano Shiho became slightly concerned.

Jiang Hang probably already knew about Sakurako Kujo's existence.

Could Jiang Hang have deliberately sent them to the zoo today so he could go see Sakurako Kujo alone?

Although she knew that Jiang Hang was unlikely to develop any special feelings for a woman he had never met before, Miyano Shiho was still a little jealous and asked Jiang Hang what the woman looked like.

"Ah, that certainly fits my stereotype of a taxidermist."

To be honest, Sakurako Kujo is indeed very beautiful.

Long, straight black hair was, to some extent, Jiang Hang's sexual preference in his previous life, but in this life, apart from Miyano Akemi, there were no other girls around him with this trait.

Furthermore, in order to conceal herself, Miyano Akemi has now slightly permed her long, straight black hair, making it a little curly.

However, because he spends a lot of time dealing with bones and specimens, and has been staying at home doing research, he has been working on research.

To be honest, although Sakurako Kujo would pay attention to her appearance when she went out, she still looked quite unkempt overall. Moreover, with Jiang Hang's exceptionally keen sense of smell, he could detect a faint odor on her from years of dealing with corpses.

Even though Jiang Hang himself was almost used to the smell, the smell still made him feel like he was working overtime.

"If I'm not mistaken, about ten years ago, her younger brother was murdered by Hanabusa, who had been targeting her. For the past ten years, Hanabusa has been constantly appearing around Sakurako Kujo, creating all sorts of cases to attract her attention."

"However, I've already sent Altair to keep an eye on them. If they encounter any problems, Altair will step in to help."

The Miyano sisters nodded seriously.

"So, what kind of help do you need?" Miyano Akemi asked.

"We're planning to expand the agency's scale, opening branches in Hokkaido, Kansai, Shikoku, and Kyushu. We've got the family's approval, and they'll send people over to help manage it. They can also temporarily help take care of Altair's life in Hokkaido."

"I will find a way to establish branches in other places myself. As for Hokkaido, Asahikawa is located in the central area of Hokkaido, and the Hanabusa team is also there. I don't think there will be too many problems in establishing a branch in Hokkaido here."

"So, we'll find a suitable place in Asahikawa to buy it as a branch office. We'll need your help with the contract later Akemi."

When Jiang Hang opened his agency, he simply found a place in Beika City that was two streets away from the Mori Detective Agency and rented it because he thought it looked pretty good.

Although I've gotten used to that place now, to be honest, the location there is only so-so. It's all thanks to Jiang Hang's outstanding personal business skills that it's been able to thrive.

"Branch!?"

Both girls were extremely surprised to hear Jiang Hang's words.

Although Jiang Hang is indeed considered one of Japan's top detectives now, it wouldn't be surprising if he wanted to open a branch office.

But isn't this a bit too sudden?

Jiang Hang had never mentioned this before.