Out-of-control players in the world of Detective Conan

Chapter 556 The Annoying Kudo Father and Son

"..."

Why does this happen?

Is it because I'm overthinking things?

Kudo Yusaku felt like he had stumbled into a low-level situation, despite his high intelligence.

He naturally noticed the statement that one could switch factions once during the game.

Moreover, he was quite certain that this rule would be one of the most crucial factors in this event.

For example, when one side is about to achieve its goal, some people suddenly switch sides, making the situation even more unpredictable.

For example, we can use this rule to make more strategic arrangements.

But... this kind of one-time choice shouldn't be used in this situation at all!

These people just used it so carelessly?

Is it because of these people that I can't leave the Metropolitan Police Department?

Can't you think about the bigger picture? If you switch sides now, you'll be finished when it comes to the crucial moment.

"...Officer Zenigata, I think you should give the Japanese police an explanation."

Behind him, Inspector Megure trembled as he turned to look at Koichi Zenigata.

So that's how it is. The biggest enemy isn't outside, but inside.

Right among these policemen!

Zenigata Koichi pointed at himself and blinked.

If you ask me for an explanation, then who am I supposed to ask for an explanation from?

Weren't they all sent from headquarters this time? Or has Interpol headquarters been infiltrated by bad guys without my knowledge?

buzz-

A sudden vibration came from Zenigata Yukiichi's pocket; a phone call had come in.

The caller displayed on the screen was none other than Koichi Zenigata's partner in Interpol.

"Hey?"

“Zenigata, urgent notification: apart from Shiho Miyano, Yusaku Kudo, Tesshin Onishin, and Kiba Fudo, the rest of the people sent to support you are not from Interpol.”

"...Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"What can I do? This was ordered by my superiors. That's all I can do. I have other things to do."

"..."

Just as Koichi Zenigata was about to tell him that these people were all internationally wanted criminals, the other end of the phone hung up on him.

Suddenly, Koichi Zenigata felt that the world was just a giant makeshift operation.

"Regarding these matters, I think Interpol will give you an explanation after this matter is over."

Shoichi Zenigata sighed and looked at the two remaining people in front of the gate: Shiho Miyano and Yusaku Kudo.

Now what are his teammates left? A little girl and a mystery novelist.

Koichi Zenigata sincerely hoped that Interpol would call again later to say that the two people were just ordinary people.

But where did two other people go? Their names sound pretty imposing, so they must be veteran detectives.

"Inspector Megure, have Tetsushi Onishin and Kiba Fudo reported for duty yet?"

"These two people... they probably haven't arrived yet..."

Inspector Megure's serious expression instantly crumbled.

After a moment's hesitation, this honest man ultimately chose to lie.

Megure glanced silently at the bulging white cloth that no one seemed to care about anymore.

How could he not know where those two people went?

They've been used as scapegoats and are still stuck in our Metropolitan Police Department!

Strangely enough, these two seedlings—no, these people—seemed to have an invisible protective barrier around them, making it impossible to touch them.

Although Yusaku did offer an explanation, saying it was something like a magnetic field.

Outside the Metropolitan Police Department, Yusaku Kudo looked at the arrogant crowd below the stage and politely asked Ai Haibara a question.

"Ms. Miyano, you should have a way to resolve this situation, right?"

Ai Haibara glanced at Yusaku Kudo and pointed to the police officers inside the Metropolitan Police Department.

"Qi Ming isn't here, so I'm powerless to fight."

"Besides, aren't there police? Instead of asking me these questions, you should tell the police to send out armed forces as soon as possible."

Kudo Yusaku shook his head.

"Although I would love for them to help, this is ultimately our business."

"Although I don't think these people can stop the police, things might get out of control."

Yusaku Kudo sighed again.

"It's a pity that my current abilities are insufficient to deal with the current situation, otherwise I wouldn't want to ask you, Ms. Miyano, for help."

"..."

Upon hearing Yusaku Kudo's words, Ai Haibara turned her face away and silently rolled her eyes.

Although Yusaku Kudo spoke sincerely, that's the truth.

But it sounds like a form of moral blackmail.

For some reason, Ai Haibara recalled Qi Ming's words to her earlier: "With great power comes great responsibility."

I'm not a superhero, so what responsibility do I have?

Ai Haibara thought to herself with a touch of pride, but given the current situation, she decided to take action.

She didn't want to make a big fuss.

Ai Haibara looked at Yusaku Kudo and asked.

"...What was the newbie gift pack you received? And why do you think I'm capable of solving the current problems?"

Yusaku Kudo adjusted his glasses.

"Yes, one pill."

"...A bottle of medicine?"

Ai Haibara's heart skipped a beat, and a strange cry rang out in her mind—

I have no intention of becoming a little girl and receiving excessive pampering! Absolutely not!

"A bottle of medicine that can enhance my thinking ability."

Kudo Yusaku explained with a smile.

"Oh."

Something was hidden.

Ai Haibara felt that this guy's explanation was too vague, and she was sure that the medicine was definitely not that simple.

Simply improving thinking skills is not enough to just take out a gun and shoot the hidden sniper.

Yusaku Kudo continued.

"As for why I think you are capable of handling the current situation, it's because I don't believe that you, who are working alongside Mr. Qi Ming, will be the same as us."

“I think you realized there was something wrong with the world earlier than all of us.”

"..."

Ai Haibara's fists tightened a little.

Whether it's the medicine that Yusaku Kudo mentioned earlier or this topic now.

How come this guy always bumps into his own triggers?!

"...Mr. Kudo, please don't talk to me for a moment."

Ai Haibara took a deep breath and looked at Yusaku Kudo with a sweet smile.

"Because if I really fight, I might not be able to distinguish friend from foe."

“…Excuse me.”

Kudo Yusaku's expression froze for a moment, then he smiled apologetically and bowed slightly.

He had naturally noticed Ai Haibara clenching her fist earlier, so it seems his judgment was wrong.

However, this left Yusaku Kudo puzzled.

If the first person wasn't Ai Haibara, then who could it be?

Down the steps.

The two veteran attackers fired a shot at the group of rogue ninjas. After confirming that they had all switched sides, an armored man looked up at the steps.

He looked Kudo Yusaku's appearance over and suddenly spoke.

"Is that Mr. Yusaku Kudo? I've read your novels, and they're quite to my liking."

"Here's what I think: although we're not on the same team, we're all in the same group. I don't think we need to fall out over an event like this. What do you think?"

"And that little girl, we don't want to lay a hand on you either. We're different from the people behind you; we're your allies, aren't we?"

Yusaku Kudo frowned and looked at Ai Haibara.

"I'm sorry to trouble you, Ms. Miyano. Please help me out."

"Ah."

Ai Haibara nodded and took a few steps forward.

Seeing Ai Haibara's actions, the attackers assumed that the two had agreed to their suggestion and nodded in satisfaction.

"..."

What method should be used to solve this?

Ai Haibara thought about it and finally decided to resolve the issue in the most discreet way.

Activate the Sinweistan, then pull a helicopter from the vehicle inventory and hover it above them.

At the S.A.S. gate, the helicopter crashed.

Without bloodshed or dirty hands, it could be explained as someone's helicopter crashing and just happened to hit them.

perfect!