Conan: Chief of Rice Flower's Science Points

Chapter 270 Lessons
"Can you really hear it..." Queen Serissabeth hesitated.

If it is a normal situation, then it must be a liar, but...

According to Shiraishi, it really looks so real!
Without waiting for Ayako to explain, Shiraishi could really hear this. Little Philip took the initiative to say to his mother: "It's true! This matter is also recorded in "Kamen Rider"!"

Cecil Baptist: ...

"Philip..."

Under Celisabeth's gaze, the little prince immediately lowered his head.

But at this moment, Shiraishi praised: "Philip is indeed a smart child. He knows the characteristics of ultrasound and infrasound at such a young age... But "Kamen Rider" is a special drama, not real." As he said that, he touched his head.

Philip smiled when he heard this.

Shiraishi also praised sincerely - isn't this much more reliable than some crown princes who only scored 1000 points in seven subjects with a total score of 20? He can even understand "Kamen Rider"!
"Huh? Dad...why are you here?" Qingzi heard some noise outside, so she opened the door and came out, and was surprised to find her father was there too.

Of course Aoko knew that Inspector Nakamori was in the car, but in her impression, her father should have been in the salon car all the time.

Seeing someone coming out, Queen Cecilabeth's bodyguards became a little nervous and seemed to want to separate the person, but Queen Cecilabeth raised her hand to stop them.

"Ah! Excuse me everyone, this is my daughter... and her classmate Kaito. Out of curiosity, they also booked tickets for the Royal Express." Nakamori hurriedly introduced them.

Aoko seems to have the same ability as Xiaolan - good luck!

"Aoko, Kaito, this is Her Majesty the Queen of the Principality of Ingram." Nakamori immediately introduced the most important person present to Aoko and Kaito.

"Nice to meet you, Your Majesty..."

The two of them tried to be as polite as possible.

However, Bai Shi deliberately asked: "Huh? How do you know that Her Majesty the Queen can speak Dongdao language?"

Kaito's face froze when he heard that, but he immediately said, "Of course I know! Didn't they show it on TV before, where Her Majesty the Queen talked with the people of East Island?"

"I see..." Bai Shi looked as if he suddenly realized something.

Kaito looked at his half-smile and half-smile, and became more and more suspicious that this guy was "teasing" him.

That’s right, it’s no secret that the queen knows the language of the East Island Country. It’s just that Shiraishi just mentioned it deliberately, as if alluding to Kaito’s previous eavesdropping!

However, Kaito reacted quickly and jumped out of the thinking trap immediately.

"Officer Shiraishi, since you heard it just now... does that mean Kidd should be nearby?" Nakamori immediately confirmed.

"Well, you can say that." Bai Shi nodded as a matter of course.

"If that's the case... then it's easy. Search everyone in the front and rear carriages..."

Nakamori was full of confidence, and Gao Yue, who was standing beside him, said with a dark face: "No! You can't disturb the guests!"

“Eh? President Yamashiro, this is also for…” Nakamori paused when he heard this and was about to make further requests for leniency.

However, Gao Yue interrupted and said, "Absolutely not... I allowed you to search Section 2 on board this time because of Mr. Chaki's kindness. If you do anything that affects the maiden voyage, I will immediately protest to Mr. Chaki... and the police brass!"

For Gao Yue, Kidd and the like are not important at all. Even if ten thieves are let go, the maiden voyage of the "Royal Express" cannot be ruined!

Not to mention... Kidd's appearance and the advertising effect. Although she looks very nervous, she is not afraid of Kidd at all. Instead, she is really worried that these police officers will "make trouble" and "affect the guests."

"That's right. I don't want the people of East Island to have any negative views of our country because of this incident. Please be sure not to disturb the passengers, Officer Nakamori." Cecilabeth also said in agreement.

Nakamori looked at Shiraishi eagerly, but Shiraishi didn't look at him. He just kept looking at his daughter's...classmate? Nakamori didn't understand why this guy was interested in the little boy.

Seeing that the two people in charge in the car both said this, and... Police Superintendent Shiraishi didn't even say anything to help, Nakamori could only give up.

Of course Bai Shi will not speak for him...

Let him search?

What a waste!

He had already ruled out Kuroba Kaito in his mind, and no matter how he searched, there would be no results.

Instead, it just adds trouble to Gao Yue...

As for his attitude towards Kidd, Shiraishi basically said "intimidate (tease) him when he meets him". If he is caught in the act, then he is out of luck. If he is not caught...

After all, with Hongzi's help, Shiraishi pretended not to know Kid's true identity.

At this time, someone in the other independent rooms seemed to have noticed the commotion outside, and Cecilabeth hurried back after seeing this...

In the salon carriage, only guests who have made reservations in advance can be invited to meet the Queen - for big customers, it is an opportunity to do business with the Principality of Ingram, and for ordinary citizens who win the lottery, it is also a magical experience.

Qingzi had drawn the best lot, which not only gave her a train ticket but also a salon ticket. After checking the time, she took the initiative to ask, "Your Majesty, can we take a photo together?"

"Of course, but you have to keep an eye on your father and don't let him scare other passengers." Cecilabeth said kindly.

"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you." Nakamori apologized with a smile.

Arriving at the salon carriage, Kaito looked around and even picked up the Queen's cat to touch it, wanting to know where the real thing was hidden - although even if he found it, he would not use his current real identity to steal it, but he had to lock on to the target first!
at this time……

"Brother, you are Kaito Kidd, right?" Philip asked Kaito sharply.

Kaito was terrified when he heard that: "How is that possible?" He felt a little relieved when he found that no one was paying attention here.

"Isn't it?" Philip looked at him suspiciously.

A moment later, Philip ran to Queen Serissabeth and said loudly, "Mom, give the real gem to the giant uncle for safekeeping! Kidd will definitely not be able to beat him!"

Kaito:......

"Philip, go back to your room and don't come out until we arrive at the station!" Queen Cecilabeth scolded her son again.

"Her Majesty is really strict with her son." Ayako whispered to Shiraishi, and then she seemed to have thought of something, her face flushed, and she asked, "Will I be such a strict mother in the future?"

Bai Shi looked at Cesarabeth and said, "No, I'm just strict, not harsh... If I were strict, I would have just beaten him into submission instead of scolding him so many times. If we have children in the future, we have to be really strict!"

Ayako:……

Gao Yue, who was standing by, heard this and said, "Yes, educating children requires methods and skills."

Seeing Gao Yue interrupt, Ayako smiled and said, "That's right, I still have a lot to learn about how to run a family."

Katayama looked at the two people strangely at this time, and then looked at Shiraishi suspiciously, as if he didn't understand - is this thing so precious?

As for Bai Shi...

Instead of joining in the conversation between the women, she came over, patted Philip’s head, who looked like he was about to cry, and said, “Okay, little Philip, let’s go back first!”

"Officer Shiraishi..." Deputy Minister Endo was grinning anxiously - is that the head you touched casually? Do you really think he is an ordinary little boy?
However, Philip, who was still unconvinced, was pulled down the stairs by Bai Shi, and stepped out of the salon carriage, and followed Bai Shi back to Queen Cesarebore's room carriage.

Seeing this, Ayako and Gaoyue followed.

Seeing that Philip was depressed and very down, before he returned to his room, Ayako comforted him encouragingly: "Little Philip is really a brave child. Is he trying to protect his mother?"

Gao Yue then said: "But as a man, you can't be willful! Mom is also trying to protect you..."

Philip did not accept the persuasion of the two "kind aunts". He pursed his lips and said, "No! I... I hate my mother the most!"

"Eh? Philip...you can't say that." Ayako panicked a little when she heard that - after all, she had no experience in raising children, and seeing that Philip had a deep resentment towards his mother, she immediately didn't know what to do.

"Don't act like a spoiled child like that. Her Majesty the Queen is just being strict for your safety..." Gao Yue wanted to explain at this time, but was interrupted by Philip.

"It wasn't like this before... Before Dad passed away, Mom often played with me and smiled at me every day, but... after Dad passed away... everything changed... Mom must not like me anymore..."

Philip was about to cry, but after sniffing his nose, Philip cheered up and said, "But... I promised Dad that I would protect Mom and this country! So..."

At this moment, Bai Shi suddenly made a silent gesture to him, but little Philip did not do it. Behind Philip...

It was Queen Theresabeth, who came over to see if Philip was obedient, but all she heard was his loud talk.

So, the next moment, Philip was picked up from behind...

"Your Majesty, there is no need to be so harsh." Ayako quickly advised.

However, Cecilabeth threw Philip directly into the room and said to the housekeeper in a brown robe: "Alice, the prince is not allowed to come out!"

"Yes, Your Highness, take a rest first." Alice was the old housekeeper of the royal family. She knew a lot about the mother and son's affairs. She closed the door after entering the room.

……

Queen Serissabeth's stern look startled Ayako and Gaoyue. Katayama Hinako, who followed, still flattered her, "You are worthy of being the Queen. I believe you can train a qualified crown prince."

After hearing the East Island country's congressman say the same thing, Celisabeth's expression eased.

"Your Majesty, are you putting too much pressure on yourself?" Bai Shi suddenly said.

"What did you say?" Celisabeth was very excited at this time, and looked like she was about to quarrel.

"Because of the death of the former king, you feel that you not only have to play the role of a loving mother, but also the role of a strict father. So you start to feel anxious, and your attitude towards Prince Philip also becomes unbalanced... right?" Shiraishi did not learn psychology for nothing, he has already analyzed it thoroughly.

but……

"Shut up! What do you know?" Cecilabeth shouted excitedly.

As the ruler of a country, no matter how small the country is, the aura of a superior that she has cultivated over a long period of time has already pushed up her spirit, preventing her from being intimidated by Bai Shi's size.

Vice Minister Endo has stopped coming. He has no way to deal with Shiraishi and can't afford to worry about it!

"I don't have a child yet, but at least I have been a child. I grew up in an orphanage, where there was no father or mother... If I must say what I know, it is this: a child without a father is not necessarily defective, and a child without a mother is not necessarily defective. The real defect is a childhood without love."

Bai Shi was certainly not affected by Cesarebeth's anger and continued to speak calmly.

Cecil Bianca was stunned when she heard this, and then turned back without saying a word...

As he passed by, Vice Minister Endo kept smiling apologetically.

Because of the quarrel between Shiraishi and Cecilabeth, both sides seemed to be parting on bad terms, so Ayako and Shiraishi went straight back to their rooms.

Gao Yue also came along and said with emotion: "Ceresabeth also had a tragic life. Two years ago, after King Henry passed away, she had to raise Philip while worrying about state affairs..."

Bai Shi knew that she was explaining for Queen Serissabeth, so he said comfortably: "Well, I also think Queen Serissabeth is a good person, but she just thinks too much."

……

Shiraishi and Ayako then enjoyed the Royal Express service and had a hearty meal...

But the idleness didn't last long, as Gao Yue came again and said that she was Queen Serissabeth and wanted to see Shiraishi.

Shiraishi originally thought that she needed help with the Crystal Mother issue, but when he came to the salon carriage again, he only found that a dining table had been set up, red wine had been placed on the table, and the lights had been dimmed by two degrees...

"Officer Shiraishi, Ms. Suzuki, I was too excited just now and was probably rude in a hurry. I hope you don't take it to heart." Cecil Bates apologized personally.

"Of course not, as long as Her Majesty the Queen doesn't mind us meddling in other people's business." Bai Shi also responded.

"As an apology... please take a seat." Celisabeth invited.

After Shiraishi and Ayako took their seats, Cecil Bott even sat closer to Shiraishi and poured champagne herself...

"I don't deserve it, I myself..." Bai Shi said when he saw this.

"No, in order to express your apology at this time, Inspector Shiraishi will not refuse, right?" Cesarabile said as a matter of course.

Seeing this, Bai Shi had no choice but to accept it, but after picking up the glass, he took the initiative to say: "Then I will also toast to Her Majesty the Queen for my self-righteousness just now."

As the "misunderstanding" was cleared up, the atmosphere in the salon car became lively again, and Gao Yue, as the host, also sat next to Ayako.

but……

After taking a sip of wine, Bai Shi was suddenly stunned for a moment, and then stared at the wine glass... To be precise, at the piece of "ice" in the wine glass!
"What, what happened?" Cecil Bianca paused when she saw this.

"No, nothing. The wine prepared by Her Majesty the Queen is just to my taste." Bai Shi said with a smile.

But looking at Bai Shi's eyes, Cesarisa's face felt slightly hot, knowing that he had most likely discovered it.

That’s right, there’s something wrong with Shiraishi’s wine…

Because the "Mother of Crystal" is famous for its high transparency in addition to its size, Cecilabene had a sudden idea to hide it in a wine glass and mix it with ice cubes - hiding the tree in the forest, if there is no "forest", then make it yourself!
But Bai Shi easily saw through this trick. After all...

When the wine glass was raised to his eyes, how could Bai Shi not see such a big "flash" of a clue as a reminder!
But since Cecilabeth hid the gems to prevent theft, Bai Shi, as a police officer, did not expose it.

Then, in order to make it more realistic, Bai Shi deliberately pushed the cup in front of Cecilabene and signaled her to pour the wine...

Seeing this, Cecil Berry was even more certain that he had discovered it, so she poured more wine with a blushing face.

Ayako, Satsuki: ...

Endo, Katayama:? ? ?

Not to mention that Ayako was extremely confused at the moment, everyone else was also a little puzzled - what was going on?
Just when Shiraishi pushed the wine glass over, Endo had already prepared his resignation letter and the words he would say to Anko in private in front of the camera!

Endo even looked at the bodyguards around him with some fear, fearing that they also had the saying of "breaking the cup as a signal".

but……

Afterwards, Her Majesty the Queen, who always had a stern face and was not even friendly to her son, fearing that it would bring disgrace to the country, actually poured it for him again?
For a moment, Endo, who had experienced many battles in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and sat at the "top of the civil servants", was unable to understand the situation before him.

Celisabeth obviously also considered what her son had just said - indeed, it would be safest to put the "Crystal Mother" on Shiraishi. Celisabeth didn't know how powerful Kidd was, but... no matter what, he could never be Shiraishi's opponent, right?
However, her self-esteem could not accept the fact that she had to hand over Ingram's national treasure to an outsider for safekeeping, not to mention that this "outsider" had just accused her...

So Celisabeth not only hid the gem by disguising it as ice, but also... gave the glass of wine containing the gem to Shiraishi!
She originally thought that Bai Shi wouldn't notice it at all, and was just "unconsciously" helping her keep the gem. Unexpectedly, he noticed it, and Cecilabeth was a little embarrassed for a moment.

But now it was getting late and they were only two hours away from Osaka. Seeing that Shiraishi did not break the window paper, Cesaraba played an ostrich and let the drinking party continue.

……

While Shiraishi was enjoying the "Queen's service", he was also on guard against his surroundings. He didn't think Kidd had given up, and...

Sure enough, not long after, Bai Shi felt that there was "vague gaze staring at him"!
Kidd is not an ordinary person either. Although Shiraishi can feel his gaze, he cannot easily find out his position like he can with ordinary people.

No matter how much Kidd fears Shiraishi, he will not give up the gem that "might be Pandora", but...

Just at this moment, the moonlight outside had already shone in, and Bai Shi had an idea.

"Your Majesty, don't move." Bai Shi said to Cesarabelle who was sitting by the window, then he raised the wine glass over his shoulder to the window, facing the moonlight.

"Shiraishi, what are you doing?" Ayako smiled kindly.

Cecilabeth, whose face was a little red, immediately came to her senses...

But Bai Shi’s goal has been achieved!
Although Bai Shi didn't know what the legendary gem "Pandora" would look like under the moonlight, the fact that there was nothing unusual under the moonlight proved that [Mother of Crystal] was not "Pandora"!
Kidd, who was lurking outside, was also confused at this time - why did he also know the verification method of "Pandora"? And...how did he find me? Could my magic tricks not deceive him?

As soon as Kidd looked over, Shiraishi immediately made this move. The meaning was self-evident, and it also made Kidd feel extremely frustrated!

Of course, what Kidd himself didn't know was that it wasn't his magic tricks that fooled others, but... he really knew [magic].

Without the "filter" of supernatural magic effects, many of Kidd's magic tricks would not be so perfect and would not go unnoticed every time.

at this time……

Suddenly, a scream came from the direction of the bathroom at the rear compartment.

Upon hearing the noise, everyone rushed over immediately - Celisabeth heaved a sigh of relief when she saw that Bai Shi was still holding the wine glass.

Soon, in front of the bathroom, everyone saw Aoko leaning against Alice in her arms—the royal housekeeper…

"Just now...Ms. Alice...just now in the bathroom..." Aoko said quickly.

"What? Oh no! Philip!" Cecilabeth suddenly realized something and hurriedly ran back without caring about her image, not even caring about whether there was a wine glass or not.

Shiraishi also frowned - could it be Kidd? But... something seemed strange.

If it was Kidd, what good would it be to pretend to be Alice who was guarding the prince? It would be better to pretend to be a bodyguard who could get closer to the queen...

But no matter what he thought, Bai Shi's actions were not slow at all. He directly took out the gem from the cup and ran towards the Queen's carriage.

It turned out that Prince Philip's room was empty, with only the window open...

Shiraishi looked at the top of the carriage at this time...

"Philip!" Cecilia Beth immediately wanted to rush towards the window, but was stopped by Bai Shi.

"Hold her..." After Shiraishi told Ayako and Gaoyue, he said to Cesarabelle as a matter of course: "Your Majesty, there are people up there... Leave it to me from now on."

Bai Shi said, and put the gem back into Cecilabeth's palm first, but Cecilabeth said quickly: "Wait! You take this... If the kidnapper wants to use it to exchange for Philip... No matter what he wants, you must prioritize Philip's safety!"

"Don't worry, nothing will go wrong with Philip or the jewel." After comforting Cesarebeth, Bai Shi stepped forward and took off Cesarebeth's necklace, then climbed onto the roof of the carriage through the window.

(End of this chapter)