Conan: I'm a zaibatsu in Tokyo

Chapter 178: Use Detective Conan's Science to Defeat Magic

"Squeak~"

Seeing that her magic was ineffective, Koizumi Akako couldn't help but take a step back in a panic.

As I backed up, I bumped into a chair, making a screeching sound.

Koizumi Akako's eyes were very confused.

It had no effect.

It has no effect on anyone other than Kaito.

She stared blankly at her hands.

She, the rightful heir to the Red Magic, somehow managed to make her magic ineffective against both of them.

"You...you just wait!"

Hongzi left the restaurant in a panic.

Chocolate and her magic have no effect on Zheng Yi, but other potions will definitely work on him.

Zheng Yi watched Hongzi's retreating figure with a sense of anticipation.

How many good things can she actually make?

The artificial intelligence that witnessed all of this felt that the world was incredibly complex.

The girl's methods cannot be forcefully explained by science.

Because it doesn't make any sense at all.

"Database expansion, magic, Koizumi Akako."

Hiroki also felt that his previous idea of ​​starting Japan over was somewhat hasty.

Magic has no effect on these people.

It's naive of an AI to think it can establish a new order by eliminating some second-generation leaders.

Hiroki asked, "Is magic truly ineffective against you centuries-old conglomerates, or...?"

“How would I know?” Zheng Yi said. “I only just learned about magic myself.”

Hiroki on the screen looked at Masakazu with distrust in his eyes.

Zheng Yi said, "Maybe I'm the only one who's special?"

Okay, forget about that. Help me adjust the image of Koizumi Akako.

Hiroki began to infiltrate Akako's electronic devices in an unreasonable manner, and the surveillance cameras in her area were also hacked by Hiroki.

It's understandable that they would resort to illegal actions in order to resist magic.

The screen kept changing, and soon the image of Akako disappeared.

“She doesn’t have any electronic devices on her right now,” Hongshu said.

"Don't you know how to hack into satellites?" Zheng Yi said.

The AI, Hongshu, got stuck when asked a question.

Hacking into...satellites?
Civilian satellites cannot distinguish people on the ground, so you want me to hack into military satellites?
"Ahem, never mind," Zheng Yi said.

He knew that Hongshu didn't have that ability.

The thought of not being able to find out about Hongzi's potion results immediately made Zhengyi very anxious.

Masashi said to Hiroki, "Help me analyze Koizumi Akako's personality."

"Ok."

Hiroki quickly provided his answers to these simple questions.

"Koizumi Akako, a reliable member of the chaotic camp, a complex character who blends queenly arrogance, the genuine emotions of a young girl, and a stance that is both righteous and evil..."

Zheng Yi then asked, "How can I get her to work for me?"

"Getting that incredibly arrogant Koizumi Akako, who sees everyone as her captive, to willingly work for her is an extremely challenging idea," Hiroki said.

Zheng Yi, resting his head on one hand, said softly:

"Do you think she would agree to pay Kaito as her salary?"

Kaito has just too many uses.

It can take the blame, share the burden, and even be used as a salary.

“I’m afraid that won’t work. What Koizumi Akako wants is for Kuroba Kaito’s true feelings to become her captive, not just to have the right to use Kuroba Kaito,” Hiroki said.

"Moreover, a proud witch can be the most dazzling protagonist on your stage, but she will not become your employee."

“That’s not necessarily true,” Zheng Yi said.

There is still a lot of room for maneuver in Zhengyi.

Koizumi Akako is very confident in her charm, so you can start from that aspect.

It undermines her confidence and makes her doubt her own charm.

Then, Zheng Yi kindly came over to help her regain her confidence.

It's about helping out, not hiring.

After figuring out his plan, Zheng Yi prepared to go home.

"Snapped!"

A vase landed next to Zheng Yi, making him frown.

But I didn't pay attention to it.

"Oh!"

Just as he got into the car, the sound of shattering glass next to him made Zheng Yi realize that something was wrong. It seemed like someone was targeting him.

Aside from Koizumi Akako, Shoichi couldn't think of anyone else.

……

At Koizumi Akako's house.

She looked at the crystal ball on the table, trying to find magic for Zheng Yi.

Although her magic cannot affect Zheng Yi, it can influence the things around him.

Hongzi wants to tell Zhengyi.

Immunity to some of her magic did not make Zheng Yi too arrogant.

She still had other ways to target him.

Hongzi didn't let Zhengyi get a good night's sleep all night.

Although she hadn't slept, she was very energetic.

"Since magic doesn't work on you, then try my potion," Hongzi muttered to herself.

The previous chocolates didn't work on Zheng Yi, but she has many other prescriptions, and there's bound to be one that suits him.

……

You look completely listless.

"Yeah, I didn't sleep well last night." Zheng Yi yawned.

Hongzi is really annoying; she kept him up all night and prevented him from sleeping soundly.

Ai said expressionlessly, "Looks like you were up really late."

"It was indeed quite a hassle," Zheng Yi said.

Ai nodded.

I quietly finished my meal and then packed my schoolbag.

"Ai is acting strange today," Masakazu asked curiously.

Curaçao remained silent and prepared to drive Ai to school.

Zheng Yi yawned again.

He said expressionlessly, "Curaçao, deduct my salary."

"Oh."

Curaçao's voice was devoid of emotion.

Curaçao followed Ai, who had her schoolbag on her back, out of the house, walked around outside for a while, and then came back.

"Why are you back?" Zheng Yi asked.

“She said she didn’t need me to take her,” Curaçao said.

Zheng Yi clapped his hands.

See, everyone knows who the bad guy is.

Rubbing his sore eyes, Masakazu sent Conan a few emails.

How can someone his age concentrate on going to school?

Have the people in the organization been found?

Do we have the formula for the antidote?

How can you go to elementary school with such a clear conscience?

……

"Ah!"

Hongzi rubbed her nose.

How strange, why would a witch sneeze?

"It looks a bit burnt."

Hongzi stirred it with a spoon.

"Bang~"

The pot on the table suddenly exploded, but luckily Hongzi used magic to protect herself.

Hongzi rubbed her temples.

The good mood that came from teasing Zheng Yi vanished instantly.

This was something she had carefully prepared for Zheng Yi; she stayed up all night making it.

All the effort she had put in that night was gone, and Hongzi had no intention of continuing.

She sat on the sofa, looking somewhat dejected, and picked up her phone out of boredom.

There are several missed calls and a few emails on my phone.

Ignoring the emails asking why she wasn't going to school, all that remained were emails from Kaito and Hakuba Saguru.

The two of them asked her if she had obtained any evidence of Zheng Yi's crimes.

Hongzi picked up the tape recorder next to her.

I don't know if the recordings inside can be considered evidence of Zheng Yi's crime.

"Let's discuss this at the library. —Kaito"

(End of this chapter)