Conan: I'm a zaibatsu in Tokyo

"Shoot-"

A slight tearing sound was unusually clear in the silent hall.

The human skin mask was ripped off cleanly, revealing a young face underneath that was filled with astonishment and a hint of dishevelment.

Fortunately, no one else noticed him at the time.

He immediately put on the Phantom Thief Kid mask, then stared blankly at Zheng Yi.

Why did you tear off my mask?
When did you realize I wasn't Kogoro? I didn't even exchange more than a few words with you in the villa, did I?

Time seemed to freeze for a moment.

Upon seeing this face, Hakuba Saguru immediately grabbed his arm.

"Is...it really you?!" Hakuba asked.

The invitation was indeed sent by him; Kaito Kid was the one who invited them to the Twilight Villa.

After a brief moment of shock, Inspector Megure shouted:

"Grab him! Don't let him get away!!"

The police, as if waking from a dream, surrounded the area from all sides.

"Sorry everyone! The magic show is just getting into its climax!"

The momentary shock on Kaito's face had vanished, replaced by the arrogant smile of Phantom Thief Kid.

The hand that had just torn off his mask had already quietly left.

Kaito Kid's fingertips were now holding several tiny beads, which he gently dropped to the ground.

With a loud "bang!", a thick white smoke burst out from the center of him, quickly engulfing the space within several meters. The acrid smoke caused the nearby police officers to cough incessantly, and their vision was completely obscured.

Hakuba Saguru felt his hand slip, and the iconic white tuxedo seemed to lose its support as it was completely pulled over by him—it was empty inside!
Within fractions of a second of the smoke bursting open, Kidd somehow managed to escape his tuxedo.

A faint mechanical whirring sound could be heard from within the smoke.

"Whoosh!" A thin steel cable shot out from the smoke and precisely caught on the railing of the second-floor corridor.

Using the tension of the steel cable, Phantom Thief Kid instantly broke free from the police's encirclement on the ground.

Just before his figure disappeared into the shadows of the second floor, he turned back and snapped his fingers.

Suddenly, Kaito Kid's signature laughter echoed from every corner of the hall, leaving the police bewildered and unsure of where to chase after him.

"He ran towards the east corridor!" Hakuba Saguru pointed out the true direction with his keen observation.

Conan, already wearing his super-powered shoes, charged up the stairs like a cannonball.

Conan and Hakuba Saguru almost simultaneously chased each other to the rooftop of the annex.

"Kid! You have nowhere to run!" Inspector Megure, panting heavily, led a large group of men up to the rooftop.

Kidd turned around, faced the surrounding crowd, and gave a graceful bow.

If you look closely, you can see the pain in his testicles on his face.

He was enjoying the play when a lewd hand touched his face.

Kidd glanced at Zheng Yi behind the group.

How did he find out I was an imposter?

Even Kogoro's daughter didn't suspect me!

Is it because I didn't flatter him?
hateful!

"Kid, are you the owner of the villa? And those dead detectives, were they all killed by you?" Hakuba Saguru asked.

"I'm not, I didn't."

Kaito Kid directly denied it.

He didn't want to be burdened with even more trouble.

"And what did you do to my father?" Xiaolan glared at Kidd, her clenched fists looking like they could smash his skull.

“Mr. Mori should still be sleeping,” Kidd said.

"Where is he?"

“A gas station,” Kidd said. He stood on the edge of the rooftop, looking at Shoichi curiously, and asked, “How did you know I wasn’t Kogoro Mouri?”

"Because you haven't smoked since you came to the annex," Conan said.

Uncle Mori is a heavy smoker; how could he possibly endure it for so long?

Moreover, he didn't drink any alcohol when he arrived at the villa.

"Is that right?"

"No." Zheng Yi shook his head.

"Ok?"

Zheng Yi said, "I just saw your face was peeling and I was curious, so I wanted to help you peel off the dead skin. Who knew I would end up tearing your mask off."

Kidd's lips twitched slightly.

The mask he used was very high-end; it was impossible for it to peel off.

"You still haven't answered me whether you are the owner of this villa," Hakuba asked.

“Of course not. I came here just to see which guy impersonated me and sent you the invitation,” Kidd said.

It's already very unpleasant to be blamed for Zheng Yi's actions.

There are others who also want to pin the blame on him, and he can't stand it.

"Then besides you, who else could be the murderer who killed those people?" Zheng Yi said quietly.

He picked up Ai and said, "It can't be my Ai, can it?"

Inspector Megure drew his pistol and pointed it at Kid, not forgetting to turn around and say:

"Kaito Kid is a vicious criminal. You should retreat to a safe location."

Fearing they might not understand the extent of Kaito Kid's danger, Inspector Megure also explained Kid's horrific crimes, such as "flying an armed helicopter" and "blowing up buildings."

"Back off! Phantom Thief Kid seems really angry right now, he might resort to violence!"

Inspector Megure protected the person behind him.

Kidd really wanted to resort to violence.

These incompetent police officers know nothing about the truth!
"I am not the murderer."

Inspector Megure snorted coldly.

If you're not someone else, then who are?
The invitation says your name is on it. If it's not you, why are you in this villa?
If it wasn't you, could the murderer be the already deceased Mogi, Chima, Ogami, and Gunta?
It is simply the most ridiculous thing in the world.

“I advise you to give up resisting and obediently accept the police’s judgment,” Inspector Megure said.

Kidd had nothing to say to these guys.

A hint of sadness flickered in his eyes.

He came here to find out who was behind this and teach this guy who stole his name a lesson.

I didn't come here to take the blame for him.

He took one last look at Zheng Yi.

He just ripped my mask off, he must be trying to make me take the blame. Could he be the mastermind behind this?
Kidd warned himself in his heart.

If someone steals my name in the future, then let them steal it; I will absolutely not care.

Otherwise, things would have developed into what they are today!

"Hey! Detective!" Kid yelled at Hakuba Saguru and Conan, "You two have to clear my name!"

After shouting those words, Kidd seemed to be unable to bear the humiliation, so he leaned back and fell directly into the abyss outside the rooftop.

"Kidd!" the crowd exclaimed and rushed forward.

But below, in the night sky, a pure white hang glider gracefully unfolded, gliding lightly across an arc.

Only a few white playing cards were floating in the air.

Inspector Megure watched as Phantom Thief Kid flew away and said in a low voice:

"He fled to escape punishment, and now Phantom Thief Kid has gotten away again!" (End of Chapter)