The establishment of the Time Travelers Alliance began in the first year of Conan

Chapter 378 The First Kidnapping and Murder Case in Sixty Years! (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

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When Weber and others met Kenneth at the registrar's office.

The headmaster of the detective academy, a first-year student, was nervously and seriously setting up the defenses.

The phone kept ringing, and the shouts and yells never stopped.

Alongside them were some students who were doing some kind of simulation on a model table, and a small team who were nervously discussing and analyzing materials...

This luxurious office, located in the office building behind the auditorium, now looks more like a wartime command post.

The man with the slicked-back blond hair was shouting into the red telephone.

"Where are the disciplinary committee members? What are they doing?! Tell them to move the first-line warning device forward by fifty centimeters!"

"We need to create space for the armed reconnaissance troops to charge!"

"No!" Kenneth immediately rejected his own reasoning. "Don't send anyone in. Leave a no-man's land and turn it into a minefield!"

“Casualties…innocent people…” A strong rebuttal seemed to come from the other end of the phone.

"Yes! I know the principal and secretary-general won't approve it, so this will be a special operation by the Armed Detective Agency."

Kenneth had no intention of going against the headmaster, so he had also made some preparations.

"I will contact the head of the Matou family and the Metropolitan Police Department to postpone our Armed Detective Agency mission, while the regular police force will remain in reserve!"

"At the same time, tell Professor Agasa's faction that if they agree to cooperate, I will allow them to set up a club branch in the first-year area."

Before slamming the phone down, Kenneth roared out his bottom line.

"I don't care about casualty figures, I just want Kidd!"

……

【Beihana Town Detective Academy】is undoubtedly a city within a city.

At the same time, as the world's number one detective academy and the core of Beika Town, it is no exaggeration to describe it as a "country within a country".

Therefore, although Kenneth already knew about the situation from the [Moon Spirit Essence Liquid] brand laptop while on the train.

But he remained skeptical and doubtful throughout.

How much influence can a school with only three grades have in the world?
Or, how could it help me achieve victory in the Holy Grail War?
In reality, it has a much greater impact and the power to influence the "international situation."

"In Tokyo, please send three trainee detectives to oversee crime rate control."

"Yes, I will report to the director. The New York Police Department is in a state of emergency and urgently needs detective support."

"Urgent! Urgent! According to local informants, Buckingham Palace is considering contacting the Holmes faction, and we may lose diplomatic support in the London area."

"Please rest assured, the head of the department is on his way back to the academy and is expected to give you a reply in two hours."

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These were some of the things that Director Kenneth heard the first thing upon arriving at the [Academy] and entering the office.

This power is clearly boundless!

No matter how Kenneth imagined it, he could hardly believe that the profession of "detective" could reach such a level.

Is this still a detective? Is this still solving a case?
But it is what it is.

The most important reason why Beika Town Detective Academy, and even Beika Town itself, can become a world-renowned holy place is that it has top-notch detectives—both in quantity and quality.

Just as Officer Nakano said, it is now a very safe city, at least on the surface.

The last real crime in this city was sixty years ago.

For the entire sixty years, the city's crime rate and crime-related death rate remained at zero.

"What kind of world is it that only detectives can stop crime and death?"

Kenneth thought it was utterly absurd.

By deploying detectives through diplomacy and military force, we support the world in reducing crime rates in major cities to zero.

Is this something I know a detective is capable of doing?!
……

Literally speaking, the universe created by Conan is indeed a peaceful world where war has been largely eliminated.

If we set aside crimes that often cause more casualties...

For a certain detective whose "detective essence" and "criminal bonus" are clearly stated in a certain [Noble Phantasm]—

The "Criminal Faction" is considered a "Criminal Organization" and receives the highest level of "Coverage" before the "Truth Judgment".
Due to the [Grim Reaper Physique], one is passively attracted to "case events," and each battle will trigger at least one "case" scenario.
Influenced by their detective nature, the criminals in this world are far more terrifying than the army or any weapon.

The so-called "highest level of concealment" is actually the "disappearance" used at the very beginning of the story timeline!
Therefore, without the intervention of a detective, not only would the criminal's shadow not be detected, but it would also be impossible to find them.

Even if the army surrounds and suppresses them, even if those criminals are held at gunpoint by dozens of guns, or even if they happen to be standing in the landing zone of artillery shells, nothing will happen to them.

Detectives are greater than police, and police are greater than other armed organizations.

To use Kenneth's analogy from hearing his student's report—

"Apart from Japan, where schools are usually in charge, other countries or regions are handled by major detective agencies, or more precisely, by those famous detectives."

At the time, the chairman, who claimed to be a first-year disciplinary committee member, emphasized to Kenneth that his most important task was to focus on London.

“Mr. Kenneth, you must deal with this first.”

"Without the support of London, or rather the detective agency responsible for London, our department's future supporters will undoubtedly decrease by at least one-third!"

"That's Mr. Yusaku's detective agency; he's in charge of the entire European region!"

"Losing it would be extremely detrimental to both the faculty's reputation and its future development!"

"We must ensure that the detective agency responsible for state-level security remains neutral!"

……

Yes, Heiji Hattori, Yusaku Kudo, Saguru Hakuba...

When Conan "deduced" the universe, he also "deduced" them along the way.

Of course, to avoid certain moral and ethical issues, as well as the corrections made by the Type-Moon universe, these detectives are more like "another person" who only borrows a name.

They are more like pseudo-Heroic Spirits in FGO, possessed by Heroic Spirits based on the concept of "detectives".

In reality, this was a helpless move by Conan.

Although I tried my best to avoid the problems caused by my detective nature when using the CYZ effect to enhance my Noble Phantasm, there was no escaping it.

Since leveraging a "persona" can, to some extent, achieve a cross-platform effect, there's no way to simultaneously avoid its troubles.

Of course, the detective who was given the title of "famous detective" was indeed very effective.

If an ordinary detective can typically only reduce the crime and death rates of a city, then for a "famous detective," that reduction becomes equivalent to that of a country, or even a continent.

Of course, this also shows that the "real" danger level in this universe, or rather on Earth, is not low.

For ordinary people, it's extremely safe, but for a police officer, or even a detective...

There's a reason why Beika Town Detective Academy has so many courses.

Although there are only three grades, repeating a grade is quite common.

In fact, there are quite a few students who study for five or ten years and still haven't graduated, remaining as "trainee detectives."

Of course, as the highest institution of learning in the world of detective academies, once you graduate successfully, you will easily receive invitations from various detective agencies.

In some small countries or remote cities, when there is no one else available, they are happy to let students who come to "intern" continue their internships indefinitely.

Therefore, when the driver Webber met said that his biggest wish was for his child to attend the Beika Town Detective Academy, it wasn't just an excuse.

Even if you're just doing odd jobs at some research institutes, the pay is far better than in ordinary cities.

Even some graduates often choose to stay unless they receive an invitation from the detective agency.

After all, the only institutions that can receive support from "Detective Conan's equipment" are those that cooperate with the academy.

Although some detective equipment may occasionally leak out of the black market, once it appears, even governments from different countries will fight over it.

Moreover, the detectives at the [Academy] are no pushovers; "finding things" is practically an instinct for them.

The Academy is not required to make any promises or explanations regarding the recovery of those devices and equipment—they have the highest priority.

Of course, these privileges are undoubtedly a testament to the respect earned by the detectives through their repeated encounters with criminals.

Take, for example, Heiji Hattori, who has been described by some as the “second-best detective in the world.”

Not everyone has the remarkable achievement of standing on the wing of a supersonic fighter jet and successfully intercepting a missile carrying 33 hypersonic nuclear warheads in just three minutes.

Therefore, after learning these more specific details, Kenneth apparently put aside his ideas of directly having Lancer turn the Academy into his own workshop and directly sending Lancer to the trophy room to protect the Holy Grail.

Whether they are criminals who use missiles to destroy satellites or detectives who smash meteorites and defused nuclear bombs.

—Why does the absence of a magician sound even scarier?

……

In fact, even Conan had to admit that his Noble Phantasm was undoubtedly influenced by the Type-Moon universe.

The underlying theme of the so-called "great crisis threatening humanity" still reveals its power even within the "inherent barrier".

Fortunately, "justice will prevail" and "detectives will prevail" are also among the principles of this [inherent barrier].

Although each incident seemed extremely dangerous, in the end, no one was injured or killed. Moreover, this recognition also has some advantages.

For example——

After being recognized by the Type-Moon Universe, it successfully acquired the identity of what is called "another development".

There's no way Conan can give it up now.

Indeed, it is true that the [Realistic Marble] must eventually be "returned".

However, considering that the so-called physical laws of the [Type-Moon Universe] are merely a "fabric" attached to a [planet].

So whether it's the magic rule or the Detective Conan rule that's at play, it doesn't seem to make much difference.

Having already invested so many resources and energy in this "battlefield," it would be a great pity to give up this position without even trying.

Since the [Realistic Marble] is going to be returned, why not just cover this universe onto the "fabric" fabric as well?

Of course, this is indeed a huge project, and there are still many aspects that need to be demonstrated and risks involved.

But is it really safe to go to the "outside of the world"?

Conan remembered it very clearly. According to the TDD database, there should only be one magician who has entered the "Root Vortex" and exists in this world.

As for the situation with the Black Grail or the Black Organization—it's hard to say.

Without understanding the situation on the "outside of the world" and the internal workings of the "roots," staying "inside the story" is better than staying "outside the story."

Conan doesn't hesitate to make predictions about the "backdrop" that can be "splashed with ink at will," even under the most dangerous premise.

While becoming an invincible background character might be nice, it's common knowledge that invincibility is a negative buff for villains.

Conan doesn't think the Alliance will be considered a side of justice in the Type-Moon universe.

Given the fragility and strength of the "four wars" [historical inertia], it is still necessary to make use of it.

……

Of course, these are things that Kenneth should not be concerned with.

Let's leave the great task of saving the world to our school principal for now.

He just needs to follow Conan's plan.

Conan didn't just randomly assign Kenneth the position of "head of the first year"; he came prepared.

Putting aside the Heroic Spirits, he is the most politically astute of all the Masters.

At the same time, the [Moon Spirit Essence Fluid] computer can also handle the department's work arrangements very well.

If Iskandar or Artoria were to do it.

Even after becoming a Heroic Spirit, leadership has become part of its inherent skills.

But they might be stuck in their offices for the entire Holy Grail War.

Even so, Kenneth remained exceptionally busy.

Of course, he quickly realized that this was an opportunity and began to try to figure out the headmaster's intentions.

Given the current circumstances, it seems highly likely that the elusive "Headmaster" is actually God.

"Then, my chance to break free from the curse undoubtedly lies here."

Yes, Kenneth still has no intention of pursuing the Holy Grail or solving the case.

If he found any information in the materials he retrieved from the [Academy Library] that was most useful to him.

That is--

This God is undoubtedly a good person.

Although the outcome may not be good for the criminal.

Fortunately, after carefully studying the relevant legal provisions, Kenneth discovered that even according to the strictest laws, he would certainly not be sentenced to death.

It may be hard to believe, but as the head of the talented and wealthy Archibald family, Kenneth may never have killed anyone—whether an ordinary person or a magician.

First of all, Kenneth is only 23 years old.

His life had been smooth sailing until now, when he had been doing research and working as a lecturer at the Clock Tower.

Even becoming a lecturer at the Clock Tower involved teaching the Spellcasting Department.

That's magic related to using spells to control the dead and studying souls; it has nothing to do with the living.

As for his family, they possess the "Three Foundations of Magic Furnace" and are in charge of the "Mineral Science" department.

Therefore, Kenneth never needed to "kill someone" to obtain resources or research.

Furthermore, due to her engagement to the Sofiali family, also known as Sora, which is currently at the height of its aristocratic school, no one dares to challenge her.

Furthermore, just as his adopted sister Reines Elmello Archizorti commented—

"This research-oriented magician has absolutely no idea how to fight. From this perspective, his defeat or even death was inevitable."

Looking back, this makes his statement in "Historical Inertia" about "how cruel it was for the church magicians to kill each other" seem more like an arrogant remark made out of embarrassment.

In short, after carefully calculating his "crimes," Kenneth was convinced that even if the judge tried him according to the law, he would only need to serve a few years in prison.

He even has a story about redeeming himself through meritorious service!
……

Kenneth's so-called "redemption" refers to his responsibility for the "Triple Crown" tournament.

Without a doubt, that "Detective God" has a plan for the "Holy Grail," or the "Holy Grail War."

He still remembers the promise that [Kuyu Maiya] made to him back then!

Since God has already appeared, it's only natural to cling to his coattails.

As long as we help God accomplish His plan, why should we worry about a small curse?
But just like Webber and the others had just witnessed Kenneth's roar.

There was still a tiny, minor mishap.

First, Kaito Kid sent a notice to the Tohsaka family.

Frankly, considering the phantom thief's habit of stealing jewels and then returning them, Kenneth, despite being notified on the train, didn't take many precautions.

After all, the Tohsaka family is one of the three founding families, and this detective family is certainly well-prepared.

More importantly, according to the information recorded on the computer, the new head of the family was on the same train as him after the previous head of the family passed away.

Kenneth didn't think Tokiomi Tohsaka could cause any trouble.

Moreover, although he no longer cares about the Holy Grail War.

But why should I help a Master who was previously my enemy?

However, Kenneth clearly overlooked one thing.

That is, after arriving at the [Academy], he is now a member of the [Detective Team].

Therefore, he cannot remain silent about this matter.

More importantly, this time, the target of [Phantom Thief Kid] seems to be somewhat different.

Kenneth was even shocked after being informed by the police.

"What?! Phantom Thief Kid has kidnapped the Tohsaka family's daughter?!"

The headmaster of the first year couldn't help but curse the phantom thief for a full three minutes.

Stealing jewels is no big deal, but stealing a child is a much bigger problem!

As mentioned before, the Tohsaka family has always been a strong contender for the "Three Strongest Clan" championship.

Although it has declined somewhat in recent years, it still enjoys great fame and influence in Beika Town.

Especially since—the Beika Town Detective Academy is right here!

This behavior, which is tantamount to slapping the face of "Detective Academy," is undoubtedly adding insult to injury for Kenneth, who is already busy.

This year's "Three Strongest Competition" was organized by the first-year students, which is why he was in charge. As a result, one of the contestants' daughters was kidnapped!
He can't get rid of this blame.

Even the other two factions in the academy used this as an opportunity to question him and try to strip him of this mission or honor.

For Kenneth, who considered this matter to be a matter of life and death for himself and Sora, it was something he could not give up under any circumstances.

Furthermore, considering that Kaito Kid never lays a hand on people, could this be a criminal with ulterior motives, using his name as a front?
Given that the "Three Strongest Tournament" is about to take place, this possibility must be guarded against.

Kenneth hadn't forgotten about the [Heroic Spirits] and magicians who came in; he wasn't the only one.

So, while Webber and the others were trying to get to the Detective Academy, Kenneth was extremely busy.

Moreover, he soon began to suspect that he might have been cursed.

Why is my "luck" so bad?!

A case a hundred times worse than the "Tohsaka family heiress kidnapping case" followed closely behind.

Just minutes before Weber and the others arrived at his office.

A teaser letter from [Phantom Thief Kid] —

The notice announcing the theft of the "Detective Trophy," also known as the "Holy Grail," was placed on his desk.

Moreover, along with this notice came a case that truly shocked the entire town of Beika.

Since the last "Three Strongest Tournament", Beika Town has seen its first murder victim in sixty years!
In fact, the deceased was the current head of the Matou family!

Fuck!
Is this three-way battle even going to be held?!
(End of this chapter)