Conan: I'm a zaibatsu in Tokyo

Conan went to Beika Central Hospital alone.

Upon entering, I was surprised to see Inspector Megure.

"Inspector Megure, what's he doing at the hospital?" Conan wondered curiously.

His eyes narrowed.

The fact that the organization has a lab here and informants in the police station is somewhat of a coincidence.

Conan followed Inspector Megure furtively.

Psychiatric Clinic at Beika General Hospital.

The doctor is looking through the medical records.

"Inspector Megure, you said you've been experiencing memory gaps lately?"

Megure rubbed the edge of his hat and said, "Yes, every time a case reaches its most critical point, I suddenly lose consciousness."

When he woke up, not only had the case been solved, but he could also fluently recount the entire reasoning process.

He suddenly grabbed the edge of the table in excitement.

"The scariest thing is that I have absolutely no recollection of thinking those lines of reasoning! It's like another personality is controlling my body!"

The doctor, taking notes, asked without looking up, "How long has this been going on?"

Megure said, "It happened a long time ago, but I went to see a psychologist and after treatment, that condition no longer exists."

But this situation suddenly occurred a few days ago.

At the TV station, I fell asleep in a chair, and when I woke up, I had inexplicably solved the case.

Outside the clinic door, Conan, who was eavesdropping, was sweating profusely.

Oops Oops Oops!

The doctor adjusted his glasses and said, "My initial diagnosis is acute dissociative disorder. I suggest you..."

Megure suddenly stood up and said, "Something's wrong! My neck hurts terribly every time I wake up!"

Conan, standing outside the door, felt his heart leap into his throat.

"Could it be a mosquito bite?" the doctor said.

"I am also not certain."

The doctor carefully examined Inspector Megure's neck and said softly, "Could it be that you're experiencing paranoia due to excessive stress? We can get a CT scan done."

"it is good."

In the corridor, Conan wailed inwardly.

Oh no, Inspector Megure suspects something's wrong.

Indeed, not everyone is like Uncle Mori, someone with such a carefree attitude.

It seems I should refrain from using anesthetic needles on others in the future.

Let's just target Uncle Mori alone.

Conan glanced into the examination room and silently said "Sorry" to Inspector Megure.

underground parking lot of Beika Central Hospital.

Conan hid behind a load-bearing pillar, his glasses reflecting the dim light.

After learning why Inspector Megure came to the hospital, Conan began searching for the organization's laboratory.

To maintain secrecy, the organization would never let anyone in the hospital know that there was a laboratory underground.

Conan's fingertips lightly touched the wall.

The vibration frequency of the air conditioning ducts was three times faster than normal.

Then he crouched down to examine the ground.

The traces of wheeled equipment entering and exiting are concentrated in this area.

He stopped in front of the fire hydrant and noticed minor scratches on the metal door frame.

Conan found a steel bar, gently pried open the panel, revealing the biometric lock's eerie blue light.

Conan's pupils contracted.

Sure enough, it's here!
There wasn't even time to be surprised.

Suddenly, a mechanical female voice came from inside the lock:

"Self-destruct program initiated. Countdown: 10, 9..."

"not good!"

Conan suddenly retreated.

The moment he rolled to a safe distance, acrid white smoke suddenly billowed from the side of the fire hydrant.

Immediately following, a muffled explosion came from inside the wall, the entire underground parking lot shook violently, and the fire suppression system was activated.

Inside the water curtain, Conan stared intently at the metal door that was beginning to melt.

His glasses were covered in water droplets, reflecting the gradually distorting crow icon. Conan clenched his fist.

"We're too late again! The organization is too fast!"

Conan felt utterly powerless.

Not only did the unexpected event happen faster than him, but the organization also acted faster!

The phone suddenly vibrated.

"Are you alright? There was an explosion at Beika Central Hospital."

Conan wiped the water off his face and quickly replied through the torrential downpour:

"The lab self-destructed. But since it needed to be destroyed so thoroughly, it means we've found the right place."

"By the way, Brother Zheng, how did you find out about the explosion so quickly?"

Zheng Yi said, "Because our group's AI has a collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Department and is responsible for the security of the entire Tokyo, we know things faster."

Conan nodded.

Did you know about the explosion immediately?
That's way too fast.

Conan still believes that Shoichi was paying extra attention to this place, which is why he learned about the explosion so quickly.

Zheng Yi then said, "You should leave here as soon as possible; the police will be there soon."

If you were still there, it would be difficult to explain.

"it is good."

Conan nodded.

He took one last look at the location of the fire hydrant before disappearing into the green corridor.

The first person to arrive here was Inspector Megure.

He was describing his condition to the doctor.

My phone suddenly started vibrating wildly, and then I heard an explosion.

He glanced at his phone.

This is the Metropolitan Police Department's latest security system.

……

The first person Conan found was still Shoichi.

Upon seeing Conan for the first time, Shoichi comforted him, saying, "Don't be discouraged. The organization has been operating in Japan for so many years; it's not so easy to deal with."

“I know.” Conan nodded.

He had already composed himself on the way here.

Having experienced so many failures before, this failure is nothing to worry about.

Zheng Yi said, "I've investigated some people at Beika Central Hospital for you."

Shoichi handed the list to Conan.

Conan frowned deeply after reading it.

These are all people that Brother Zhengyi believes are suspects; they have all left Mihana Central Hospital.

The earliest departure was over a month ago, and the latest was yesterday.

Among these people were many leaders of the Mihana Central Hospital.

It's estimated that they were the ones operating this underground laboratory when it was built.

Conan put down the list and sighed deeply.

These people have all gone abroad, and it's beyond our reach.

He suddenly scratched his ear and said, "Brother Zhengyi, I think I'm in a bit of trouble."

"Hmm? Don't worry..."

"It's not about the organization," Conan said. "It's because I used a tranquilizer dart on Inspector Megure last time to solve a case using his identity."

This aroused his suspicion.

"Oh, I see." Zheng Yi nodded.

Conan looked at Masakazu expectantly.

Oh, all-powerful Brother Zhengyi, you can definitely help me solve this problem, right?
Zheng Yi said with difficulty:
"There's nothing I can do about it. After all, I can't change Inspector Megure's mindset."

So, you'll have to keep trying to find a solution.

"Forehead!"

Conan's expression instantly turned to despair.

There was nothing he could do.

"Alright, I guess I'll just have to be more careful from now on," Conan said. (End of Chapter)