Conan: Chief of Rice Flower's Science Points

Chapter 269 Royal Express
Dongdong: Some readers wondered why there were two updates yesterday... Actually it was because I set the wrong day!

Fortunately, the order is not messed up and does not affect reading.

But when I recommend it again at the end of this month, I won’t update it anymore…

It's not that I'm stingy or feel bad about my saved manuscripts, it's just that Xiaodong's due date is at the end of the year or the beginning of the next year, and my saved manuscripts are still very tight recently, so I'll try to keep updating.

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On Saturday, February 2, at 4 pm, a platform at Dongdu Station was very busy.

It is human nature to watch the fun, and Queen Cecilabeth specifically asked the authorities not to impose martial law. After all, the purpose of her trip was to show the friendliness of the Principality of Ingram.

With the depletion of gemstone mines, the economy of the Principality of Ingram has lost a leg. Queen Cecilabeth is also preparing to vigorously develop the tourism industry, and the cruise track is only a part of it...

Perhaps it was for this reason that Celisabeth and Gao Yue got along so well.

After shaking hands with the onlookers, Queen Serissabeth and her bodyguards filed into the train.

Only then did the platform begin to clear - those without tickets could leave, and only those who were invited and had drawn tickets to participate in the inaugural voyage could continue to board the train.

At this time, Shiraishi was still muttering to Ayako beside him: "Do they know Cecilabeth and where Ingram is? What's the meaning of this handshake?"

If it was really someone he admired, Bai Shi could still understand, but...

Bai Shi was sure that these people didn't even know what Cecilabeth had done!
"She's the queen after all, so let's just join in the fun!" Ayako is not as "strict" as Shiraishi.

At this time, Shiraishi and Ayako were also queuing up to get on the bus under the guidance of a special person...

Because it is the first flight, only VIPs can come...

They are all VIPs, which means they are not VIPs, so they also have to queue.

Fortunately, the passenger capacity of the maiden flight was very low, and Shiraishi and Ayako were of course in first-class seats, not far from the carriage where Queen Serissabeth was.

"Luxury trains are still better..." Shiraishi said as he looked at the luxurious seats in the spacious "room".

The seats of the "Royal Express" are independent "private rooms". When you open the door, you will find sofa-style seats inside, and the first-class seats are particularly spacious.

Ayako:……

"It's okay, the door is a little too small!" Ayako suddenly became strict.

"Eh? That's inevitable." Bai Shi didn't complain. After all, it was unlikely that the door would be set according to his height - after all, this was not the "Rice Flower Office"!
Ayako:……

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Senior Shiraishi, Ayako, can I come in?" Gao Yue's voice came.

Hearing this, Ayako immediately put on a big smile, walked forward to open the door, and said happily: "This car is amazing! It's worthy of you, Gaoyue!"

Shiraishi:……

"Now that the eldest lady of the Suzuki family is so satisfied, I can breathe a sigh of relief!"

……

After the two exchanged pleasantries for a while, Gao Yue said, "By the way, I'll take you to see Queen Serissabeth!"

"Huh? Won't it disturb Her Majesty the Queen's rest?" Ayako said sympathetically.

"Of course not. Queen Celestia was so happy to know that the eldest daughter of the Suzuki Group was here. After all, the Suzuki family was so generous that they directly booked the rest of the trip for the Queen Celestia." Gao Yue said as a matter of course.

Although Cecil is the queen, Ingram has his own national conditions...

Ingram, with a population of one million, has a GDP that is less than the annual turnover of the Suzuki Group, and its finances are even tighter. After all, there are many people to support and more public investment is needed... The Queen also has to come out in person to "do business."

Since Gao Yue said so, Shiraishi and Ayako followed her to the carriage where the queen was - both sections of the carriage were booked for the queen, like a long and large living room.

If it were any other time, if Gao Yue wanted to entertain Shiraishi and Ayako, she could book a carriage, but now it was the inaugural ceremony, so it was not appropriate to give him too much preferential treatment, after all, there were many other distinguished guests!

However, Queen Cecilabeth's status is different, and she is also the protagonist of this event, so of course there is no limit to the courtesy she will receive.

Shiraishi had just come in, and in this luxurious carriage, he saw an acquaintance...

"Inspector Nakamori?" Shiraishi's expression suddenly became strange.

When Bai Shi heard about the "Mother of Crystal", he was just a little worried.

Now that I see Nakamori Ginzo here, my heart is finally at peace...

at this time……

"Mom! Look, it's a giant!" A voice came from under Bai Shi's feet.

Shiraishi looked down and saw a little blond boy. He was dressed very elegantly, even a little stiffly, which did not fit his figure at all. He looked only four or five years old, and was a size younger than Conan. He was holding a teddy bear in his hands, and then he pointed at Shiraishi and shouted.

Bai Shi looked in the direction he was speaking, and saw a woman with short brown hair, wearing a slightly old-fashioned light yellow cardigan jacket, and a dark blue gauze flower on her head... She didn't look very old, but her makeup was very old-fashioned, and she was obviously deliberately looking gloomy at this time.

"Philip, stop shouting and being so rude...

...Also, you must call me Her Majesty the Queen when you are outside!" Cesarebore was not as easy-going as she was in public before, and was very strict with the little crown prince.

Mr. Endo, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, was also in the car at the time. Although he didn't understand what was said, he could tell that he was angry with his son, and he tried to smooth things over.

After all, there are no other foreign dignitaries visiting now, and... she is the queen, and no matter how small the country is, it cannot be that the Deputy Minister of State is absent.

Upon hearing this, Prince Philip couldn't help but pout and looked like he was about to cry.

"Apologize!" Cecilabeth said sternly.

"I'm sorry...but he didn't understand it either!" Philip said aggrievedly.

That’s right, Celestebeth and Philip certainly didn’t speak Oriental dialect, but rather authentic... Latin!

For this reason, even the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs had to hire a special "translator".

Latin is a "noble language" that is rarely learned in Europe today. This is because the Ingram royal family had to speak it out of "royal sophistication" and the desire to show that they are authentic old Romans - although they also speak the more common "Western Isle language", the royal family has stipulated that Latin is the "language of diplomacy".

but……

"It's okay. I can tell that little Philip has no ill intentions. He is admiring the 'giant', not making fun of the 'giant'." Shiraishi said as he touched Philip's head.

And... Shiraishi also speaks fluent Latin!
Bai Shi’s “Spanish” refers to “all Spanish”, which includes all European languages ​​- of course, only the parts that are mastered by modern people. For languages ​​that require archaeology and research, Bai Shi scientifically does not master them.

However, Shiraishi can also speak Latin, although it is only Level 6, but there is no problem in normal communication - after all, the mother tongue ability of ordinary "locals" may not be at Level 7, and if they only speak plain language, their level is about the same as Shiraishi.

Not to mention, there are no "natives" speaking Latin now, and no country uses it as an official language...

Therefore, when Shiraishi spoke, not only Philip and his mother were stunned, but also the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs was stunned - Shiraishi Kuro knew him, even if he didn't recognize his face, he knew his figure, but...

In the eyes of Vice Minister Endo, this guy was a "ruffian who was not easy to mess with" and a "plague god who should be avoided when seen."

This was the first time he saw the infamous "politician killer" in person, and he suddenly realized that... the rumors were far less magical than the reality.

Indeed, given Shiraishi's stature and reputation, it is easy for people to overlook the fact that he is a master's degree holder from the University of Tokyo and a serious top student.

"You can speak Latin?" Prince Philip asked in surprise.

"A little bit." Bai Shi said modestly.

"Excuse me, you are Director Shiraishi, right? I've heard President Gao Yue mention you, and I know a little about your deeds." Queen Serissabeth was shocked, but immediately returned to normal.

"'Deeds' is an exaggeration. I just did a small job." Bai Shi smiled slightly, not accepting this somewhat solemn word in Latin.

……

After several exchanges of greetings between Shiraishi and Queen Serissabeth, everyone was sure that Shiraishi knew more than just a few words of Latin, or even just a "little bit" of it!
"I didn't expect that Shiraishi Police Officer Shimamoto is so knowledgeable. Do you have any thoughts on coming to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?"

After Shiraishi and the Queen exchanged greetings, Endo's "translator" walked up to Shiraishi and made a teasing compliment.

Bai Shi was stunned when he heard this. He could naturally tell that this was just a joke, but... it didn't sound like the joke of a translator!

Shiraishi took a look at the translator. She looked very young, wearing a white business suit. Her pretty features looked... familiar? I seemed to have seen her on TV...

At this time, Vice Minister Endo stepped forward and introduced directly: "Officer Shiraishi, this is Senate Representative Katayama Hinako."

(From "Aibo" Katayama Hinako, whose character is a popular female councillor on the surface, but a scheming political saint on the inside. The picture is a still of the same actor in "My Terrible Wife".)
That’s right, this “translator” is no ordinary person. After all... it’s not easy to come across a country that uses Latin as a diplomatic language, so the Ministry of Foreign Affairs temporarily invited Congressman Katayama to come over.

Shiraishi then showed a look of realization - indeed, Congressman Katayama... had often appeared on TV before.

Compared to another "young female member of parliament who is very popular among the people, Shirai", Katayama's political literacy is undoubtedly much higher.

After all, Katayama's father is the former Foreign Minister and he himself started out as a professional politician. He is not a mascot for the female anchor's political career to be manipulated.

"It's Congressman Katayama. I've heard a lot about you." Shiraishi said as he stretched out his hand and shook hands with her.

"I have long admired you... and I didn't expect that Officer Shiraishi is so knowledgeable. His Latin is much better than the basics I have learned. If there is something I don't understand later, Officer Shiraishi, don't worry about my face and be sure to correct me." Katayama also praised Shiraishi.

Celisabeth also said at this time: "It was all diplomatic language just now. I see that it is a private communication, so I will not use diplomatic language."

"It's such an honor!" Vice Minister Endo finally breathed a sigh of relief.

In fact, let alone Katayama, even Cecilabeth and Philip, mother and son, may not have a Latin level of Lv6!

After all, they usually speak Western Island language, and only use Latin in diplomacy...

Especially Cecilabeth, she even knows Dongdao language.

Seeing that Shiraishi could really speak Latin, Cecilabeth also started speaking Western Island dialect to avoid making herself look awkward!
After they started speaking Nishijima language, everyone relaxed... except for Nakamori and the other members of Investigation Section 2. Since they didn't know much Nishijima language, the situation was no different from before.

Ayako was also talking directly to Queen Serissabeth at this time. Although Ayako's Western Island dialect inevitably had a Eastern Island accent, it was very fluent and she had no difficulty listening and reading - for the heir to a large consortium, this was the most basic thing.

Shiraishi took this opportunity to look at Inspector Nakamori and said, "Inspector Nakamori is here too... Is there any news about Kaito Kidd?"

Nakamori was silent for a moment. He knew that it was useless for him to deny such a thing. He then said, "Yes, the embassy received a card from Kidd, saying that he would take action on the 'Queen's Car'."

"I see..." Bai Shi understood after hearing what he said - it was normal for Kidd to target him when he was wearing a gem of the level of "Mother of Crystal".

After all, in Kidd's eyes, any famous big gem could be the "Pandora" that his father had fought for with the mysterious organization.

At this moment, Queen Serissabeth, who was "communicating in a private capacity", had a pleasant chat with Gaoyue, Ayako and Congressman Katayama, and invited them to her room - not only this "salon carriage", but also the back carriage was the queen's room.

Seeing that Queen Serissabeth was about to talk about some "female topics", Vice Minister Endo naturally wisely did not follow her.

but……

what--

Soon a scream came from the direction of Queen Cesarebore's carriage.

Not only Ingram's bodyguards, but also the police officers of Souji became nervous, and Shiraishi stood out from the crowd...

Although it was the largest in size, it was the first to rush into the car where the accident occurred because of its quick reaction and high speed!

When they arrived at the open door of the luxury guest room, they saw Queen Serissabeth and the other three, all of whom looked panicked, staring at the open train windows...

Bai Shi immediately went forward to check, but found nothing.

When the bodyguards came in, Serissabeth had already forced herself to regain her composure...

Ayako, Gaoyue, and Katayama were not ordinary people either. They all remained calm at this time. Only Shiraishi, who came in first, noticed their panicked expressions. However, Shiraishi did not pay much attention to them, but started to check the scene.

"Did someone just go out from here?" Bai Shi asked Cesarebeth while checking the window.

The bodyguards also came in at this time, and...

Everyone pulled out their guns and stood guard around them!
"Officer Shiraishi, you must protect the Queen's safety first." Vice Minister Endo ran over breathlessly and reminded at the door.

Unless necessary, he would not break into the Queen's room like Shiraishi without any psychological barriers.

"It doesn't matter, he's gone." Celisabeth said calmly at this time.

"What happened?" Nakamori asked hurriedly, wanting to go into the house, but...

The bodyguards looked at him warily at this time, causing him to stop - foreign visitors, depending on their level, have a certain number of gun permits for their accompanying security, and a "head of state" like Cecilabeth is naturally the highest level.

In fact, the bodyguards also looked at Shiraishi warily, but... Shiraishi ignored them.

"It should be... the Kaito Kidd you mentioned. When we came in just now, a man in a white suit was here. After seeing us, he left this and left." Cesarebore said as she took out a card, and this time she spoke in Eastern Island language.

"Huh? You...you can speak Dongdao language?" Nakamori asked in surprise.

"Inspector Nakamori..." Deputy Chief Endo glanced over.

"Ah...excuse me!" Nakamori reacted immediately and continued to ask, "What about him?"

"It disappeared in a puff of smoke," said Cecilabeth.

"Ah! Police Shiraishi is just..."

At this moment, in the surprised eyes of everyone, Bai Shi climbed out of the window directly and seemed to have reached the roof of the carriage.

Seeing Bai Shi doing this dangerous move, everyone couldn't help but exclaim.

After a while, Bai Shi came back from the back carriage again...

"In the empty room of carriage 6, there is a window that shows signs of being opened... He should have left the carriage and returned from there." Shiraishi said as a matter of course, as if what he did was not dangerous at all.

"Huh? So he's still in the car?" Endo asked in surprise.

"Of course, he won't let go of his prey easily. He will definitely make another move before reaching Osaka!" Nakamori said confidently, but then he also wondered: "But why... didn't he take the Crystal Mother this time?"

As Nakamori spoke, he looked at a yellow crystal scattered on the bed in confusion - Kidd had just taken it in his hand, so it shouldn't be difficult to take it away.

At this time, Cecilabeth stepped forward, picked up the gem necklace and put it on herself, saying, "It seems that he has discovered... This is the fake one I prepared."

"Eh? Her Majesty the Queen has been prepared for this? Then what about the real Crystal Mother..." Nakamori wanted to ask hurriedly.

However, Cecilabeth said calmly, "No, even if you are the inspector, you can't tell... Kidd is very good at disguise, right? And he might eavesdrop somewhere."

"That... is true." Nakamori wanted to say something, but seeing that Vice Minister Endo was staring at him, he had to give up.

At this moment, little Philip also came in from the crowd, stood at Bai Shi's feet, pointed at the necklace his mother was wearing and said, "Mom! Your necklace... has changed!"

Celisabeth was startled when she heard this, and then immediately said, "Didn't I tell you to go back to your room? Who asked you to come here? If you don't get stepped on by accident... cough."

Shiraishi:? ? ?
Shiraishi felt offended...

I'm not so easy to step on children!

"Ms. Serissabeth." Bai Shi stared at the necklace on Serissabeth's neck and made a "silence" gesture.

Normally, what Queen Serissabeth wore, even in casual clothes, was not solemn, but still very dignified. Under the cardigan was a dark blue long skirt, so it was impossible to expose her body, but...

Even so, Bai Shi's overly condescending angle, and the position where he was staring straight at her, still made Cecilabeth feel uncomfortable, and she instinctively covered her chest.

And at this time, Bai Shi actually took the initiative to reach out...

……

[If I accidentally get stepped on again... cough. ]

【Ms. Cecil B.】

[Police officer Shiraishi, you are so rude! ]

[Eh? Xiao Hei, wait...]

[Ah! Giant, you can't touch my mother! ]

Kaito: ???
At this time, in the back car, Kaito, who was sitting with Nakamori Aoko, was also listening to the content coming from the monitor in disbelief...

Although there were both East Island dialect and West Island dialect, Kaito could understand them all.

What is Officer Shiraishi doing?
"Kaito, your face is so red, do you have a fever?" Aoko looked at him puzzledly.

"Of course not, I am..."

As Kaito was frantically explaining, he suddenly realized something and quickly took off his wireless headphones.

Sure enough, the sound of running was heard outside!

……

Back to a while ago, Celisabeth was stunned at first, then she reacted - Bai Shi was just staring at the necklace, and his hand just stopped in front of her after it stretched out, indicating that she should hand the necklace to him!
So, after giving her son a cold glare for his shouting and yelling, Cecilabeth took off the necklace in a somewhat awkward position and handed it to Shiraishi, trying her best to make the action of covering her chest appear less abrupt.

Bai Shi took it and after a quick observation he discovered that there was a "redundant" corner on the gold frame inlaid with the fake gem!

After confirming it, Bai Shi immediately pulled out the small piece of monitoring device, held it in his hand to soundproof it, explained it briefly to everyone, and then quickly walked towards the back carriage...

To use a monitor and lock onto the receiving end requires professional equipment, but for Shiraishi, if the two are close enough, there is a simple way!

While lowering the sound of his footsteps, Shiraishi used the monitor to slide in front of the phone screen...

It was not until after carriage number eight that Shiraishi seemed to have noticed something and quickly rushed to the back.

……

After a while, Celisabeth and the others finally caught up.

At this time, Cecil Bates couldn't help but ask, "Officer Shiraishi...did you find anything?"

Shiraishi said regretfully: "I had discovered it, but unfortunately... Kidd also discovered it."

"Hmm? What do you mean?" Cesarabelle still didn't understand.

Bai Shi explained: "Because my hands are too big, the fingerprint recognition area of ​​​​a normal tablet can't fit, so I use a tablet that can recognize fingerprints with ultrasound..."

"So what?" Cecilabeth didn't understand at all. What did this have to do with what he was doing now?

"My hearing range is a little bit larger than that of ordinary people. I can also hear this ultrasonic frequency... So I used a monitor to receive the ultrasonic waves, trying to find where the receiving end is... Unfortunately, I just heard some, but Kidd also reacted and turned it off." Shiraishi said confidently.

Celissa White, Councilor Katayama, Vice Minister Endo, Nakamori Police Department:? ? ?

Ayako, Satsuki: ...

Except for Ayako and Gaoyue who were already used to it, everyone else was speechless at this moment. For a moment... they even hesitated whether to believe it!

"I know! Ultrasound has strong penetrating power and infrasound travels far!"

Little Philip, on the other hand, was looking at Bai Shi with a burning gaze, looking very adoring...

(End of this chapter)