"Don't want to reveal the other party's information for now? I respect your decision, but you'd better make sure this secret doesn't threaten anyone else... This is an extremely dangerous ability, Detective. If that person truly possesses special traits, once they lose control, things could end badly at any time. If you notice any sign of danger, tell me as quickly as possible. You know, all we need is..."
Seeing Akechi Goro's name already typed out on the phone screen, Conan's thoughts pulled away from his memories.
"...a name." He murmured to himself, hesitated for a moment, then carefully saved it in his drafts.
It might have been naïve, but he still wanted to try handling it himself first.
He would confirm the other man's position, try to uncover the truth behind his abilities, and only then consider whether to introduce him to Joker.
The moment he gave out that name, it would be practically equivalent to recommending Akechi Goro to the Phantom Thief Troupe. That would likely be dangerous for both sides.
Later, he would ask Professor Agasa to help write a program and set that email up for emergency contact.
If he encountered any danger, he would send it to Joker as quickly as possible...
Thinking that, Conan pushed open the detective agency door with a heavy heart and a grave expression.
—Then he saw Mori Kogoro laughing with his hands on his hips.
"Did we get another client?" Conan's serious mood immediately collapsed, and the corner of his mouth twitched. "Or is it another advertisement or something?"
As it happened, after the Suehiko Ito incident ended, Mori Kogoro really had accepted an advertisement.
For sleeping pills that helped people sleep...
Though it somehow felt wrong, the other side had genuinely offered a huge sum.
Thus, after the