Conan's First Love is a Profiler

Chapter 168 Suspected to be Rum's Man
Under the night.

A black van with the words "Xingzizuka Research Institute" printed on its body was driving fast.

"Hey, don't drive too fast."

The bespectacled man in the assistant seat reminded him while admiring his hands to pass the boring journey.

"I got it."

In the driver's seat, a man in work clothes answered in a somewhat perfunctory manner.

The man with glasses turned his eyes to a small silver suitcase on the back seat and said complainingly, "I didn't expect to do this."

"It's okay," the man consoled her, "We'll find a way to solve it once we get to Tokyo."

The man with glasses didn't say anything, but slowly moved his gaze back to the front.

Suddenly, he saw something: a person lying on the ground.

The man stopped the car a little further away from the other person, and then the two of them got out of the car.

"You'll catch a cold if you do that, right?"

The two of them called out as they slowly approached.

"No, are you okay?"

As soon as the man with glasses finished speaking, the man on the ground quickly turned over and pointed his gun at the two men.

A pair of black sunglasses covered most of his face, making it impossible to tell what he looked like.

The two were startled and turned around, only to find that two men in camouflage uniforms and wrapped tightly had appeared behind them since they didn't know when.

Three guns pointed at them, there's no escape now
This happened two days ago.

The transport vehicle of the Hoshikozuka Research Institute was attacked by a mysterious figure, and the nerve gas in transit was also taken away.

Although only 30 milliliters of nerve gas was stolen, it is said that it has the power to completely disable anyone within a two-kilometer radius.

"Why study something so dangerous?"

"According to the people at the institute, they happened to be researching pesticides, and then they happened to be researching nerve gas, and then they happened to be attacked."

At the same time, the other party also sent a letter of challenge to the Metropolitan Police Department.

He said that if you don't want them to spread nerve gas, you should use strength to stop them.

"This is a challenge to the police organization. The criminals are asking us to send our best investigators to fight against them."

Ye Jiusheng was listening attentively, but Gao Mu beside him seemed a little distracted.

Upon noticing this unusual situation, Ye Jiusheng called out softly, "Takagi-senpai," but there was no response from the other party.

As a last resort, he could only whisper, "Senior Takagi, Manager Kuroda is calling you."

When Gao Mu heard this, he immediately stood up and shouted "Here" in a loud and powerful voice.

Everyone in the conference room turned their eyes to him.

There is regret, but also gloating.

“Since someone has volunteered to take on this responsibility”

Kuroda looked at him seriously and said, "The fate of this country rests on your shoulders."

"what?"

Takagi was stunned and looked down at Ye Jiusheng beside him.

I saw the other person smiling, then he shrank his neck and looked scared.

I was afraid that Gao Mu would turn me into a clay pot rice.

As soon as the meeting was over, before Takagi could ask Ya Jiusheng what had happened, the enthusiasm of his colleagues seemed to overwhelm him.

"Takagi, we will try our best to support you!"

"Be careful!" A senior with a plaster cast on his hand made a cheering gesture to cheer him up.

"I wish you success!"

"Don't come back alive!"

Don't want to come back?

Gao Mu suddenly had a bad feeling and thought that he should go find Ye Jiusheng later to discuss how cooked the clay pot rice should be.

At this time, a colleague took out a piece of paper and a pen and said to him with a smile: "Takagi, please sign here for me."

This is, are you ready to ask me for an autograph?

"Officer Tamano, I'm not a hero yet." Takagi scratched his head, looking a little shy.

Tamano's smile widened.

"I just wanted to get the invoices sorted before you died in the line of duty."

Gao Mu sighed and took the paper and pen from the other person.

Just at this moment, the landline in the office rang.

"I'm Section Chief Kyōda."

After saying this, Jingtian looked at the person in front of the computer and signaled with his eyes.

Under the opponent's fierce operation, Jingtian pressed the speaker button and the sound was instantly emitted.

A slightly dull male voice said, "Let me hear the name of the best investigator in the Metropolitan Police Department."

"Inspector Takagi Shigeki."

Taking advantage of the opportunity, a colleague nearby installed a micro device on his collar to monitor his conversation with the prisoner.

"Takagi," the other party seemed to hesitate for a moment, "Next, please go to the place I indicate and do one thing. If you can complete it successfully, you can stop the spread of nerve gas."

"But if any other officers show up, we'll immediately release nerve gas. Do you understand?"

Everyone's expressions suddenly became much more serious, without the ease and joy they had when teasing Takagi before.

"Where do you want me to go?" Takagi asked quickly.

The prisoner did not answer him immediately, but remained silent for a few seconds, making the people around him feel anxious and uneasy.

“First, it was to the rooftop of Sanlitun in Daliangu before 1pm.”

After a few seconds, the other party finally made his request.

"Time is money——"

He deliberately made his tone long and then hung up the phone.

In the Locke Kingdom National Treasure Exhibition at the Dongdu Art Museum, Qinghai Chuantang listened to the sound in the headphones and was so shocked that he almost dropped the lollipop in his hand.

As we all know, Rum likes to use this proverb when sending emails.

The reason why she appeared here was that she was curious about what Lancelot, the special envoy sent by the Kingdom of Locke, would be like.

Although it is a very small country and does not need any protection, it was precisely because of this that she had the opportunity to sneak in here under the guise of security.

Just as she was thinking, a woman in black business attire walked out from the door behind her.

It’s Rumi from the translation room.

"Sorry about that"

"What's up?"

Qinghai Chuantang turned and walked over.

"Actually, I have a rather tricky matter here."

And the so-called tricky thing was that Lancelot's parrot Jijiu disappeared.

"According to Envoy Lancelot, he placed Jiujiu in this room while he was being interviewed by reporters in another room. However, when he came back, he found that it was gone."

Lanslo spoke a bunch of Martian language that she didn't understand, which really gave Qinghai Chuantang a headache.

"Maybe it was stolen."

Muroyu Rumi translated what he said: "I hope you can find it soon."

In a corner of the cabin, there is an exquisite white cage.

But now the bird is gone and the cage is empty.

"So, you want me to help you find the parrot?"

"Yes."

"But my job," Qinghai Chuantang deliberately showed an embarrassment, "after all, it's just to protect the safety of the special envoy."

Lancelot seemed to understand what she said. He immediately stood up from the sofa, pointed at himself and said a bunch of words that sounded like Martian.

The mood seemed a little excited.

Finally, with the comfort of Muroyu Rumi, Lancelot sat back on the sofa.

"Protecting me means also ensuring the safety of my family. If you refuse, I will formally protest to the authorities through diplomatic channels."

When Qinghai Chuantang heard this, he thought, what would happen if this escalated into an international diplomatic incident?
He quickly waved his hand and agreed to find Jiujiu's request.

An hour later, Takagi Shigeru finally arrived at the Sanlitun rooftop in Lian Gu before the agreed time.
And Ye Jiusheng is concerned about Takagi's safety.

Because of self-blame, because they are partners, and more importantly, for the instructions of the section chief, he quietly followed Takagi all the way.

After arriving, he hid in an inconspicuous place to avoid being discovered by others.

"We have arrived at the designated location."

Ye Jiusheng reported the current situation in a low voice through the micro intercom.

"I see. What about the prisoner?"

"Has not appeared yet."

The rooftop was very quiet.

Apart from Takagi and Yakusho, there was no third person present.

At this time, the office was in a state of chaos.

"Has the evacuation work around Sanlitun been completed?"

"It's done. The nearby residents have been asked to evacuate due to a gas leak."

"very good!"

Jingtian turned around and a colleague ran over with a stack of papers and said hurriedly: "Section Chief, I have made a list of people who have a grudge against the police."

“A lot.”

After roughly flipping through it, Jingtian gave another order: "Continue to search for the suspect's features."

"Yes!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a voice came from the speakers again.

"This is Yaku, calling headquarters. There's a call on Takagi-senpai's cell phone. It might be from the criminal."

On the roof, Takagi looked at the anonymous caller and pressed the answer button without hesitation.

"Hey, it's me."

"According to the agreement, only one person should come, right?"

"Of course only."

"Lying." Before he could finish his words, the other party interrupted him: "Then who is the man with a silly look next to the pipe?"

Gao Mu slowly turned his head and looked at Ye Jiusheng who was smiling awkwardly. He pretended not to know him and asked with an exaggerated expression, "Who are you?"

"Who am I?"

Ye Jiusheng pointed at himself and stood up, grinning a few times and said, "I don't know how I got up here."

In terms of acting skills, he has not received any professional training, and due to lack of experience, his skills have not been polished.

So, he acted like a fool, trying to get away with it and paralyze the other party.

"I'm sorry, it seems like I climbed so high because I was too stupid." Takagi understood what he meant and said so.

However, this time, the other party did not respond to him and hung up the phone directly.

"Takagi-senpai, I can explain."

Ye Jiusheng stretched out his hand, with an expression like Erkang trying to keep Ziwei.

At this time, Takagi's cell phone rang again, and it was another anonymous call.

"Hey?"

"I'll give you one more chance. Go and see the helicopter pad."

"Apron?"

Gao Mu was not familiar with the terrain here, so when the other party mentioned it, he naturally showed a look of confusion.

Fortunately, Ye Jiusheng was well prepared.

He took out a layout map from his pocket, and after looking at it, he suddenly realized: "It's just behind the roof!"

The two arrived at the apron and found a gas device on it.

There was also a tray on the side, with five black brocade bags and a small electronic scale.

Ye Jiusheng: Senior Takagi, please listen to my explanation!

Gao Mu pondered: How well should the clay pot rice be cooked?

(Thanks for the reward, more will be added tonight)

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(End of this chapter)