I'm in Detective Conan, and the system has appointed Batman.

Chapter 97 Sonoko's Invitation

The night passed quietly, and the sun rose as usual.

Chen En opened his eyes and the first thing he did was check the status of the tracker.

After confirming that all the locators were in the expected positions, he got up as usual to wash up, eat, and exercise. Then he began to organize the equipment in his bat belt.

In addition to commonly used locators, trackers, stun guns, tranquilizer guns, batarangs, grappling hooks, and other equipment.

Chen En had prepared an extra protective mask, the same type as Kaito Kuroba's, to counter illusions. To avoid any unforeseen circumstances, he also prepared contingency plans.

A miniature electric shock device that automatically releases an electric current to stimulate nerves every minute after being activated.

He will activate the miniature stun gun after Phantom Thief Kid begins his operation.

If the illusionist's magic was so powerful that his previous preparations were useless, then the electric shock from the stun gun might be able to temporarily pull him out of the illusion.

This might be able to save a life.

"There are also high-frequency sound wave transmitters used to shatter glass."

Chen En put the suction transmitter back into his bat belt.

—As everyone knows, Kaito Kid loves to perform standing in mid-air.

If there's no steel cable hanging from the sky, then it's most likely that there's a piece of glass installed there.

As the rival of Phantom Thief Kid.

He suspected that the eight-eyed spider also liked to use similar tactics.

It doesn't take up much space anyway, so there's no harm in carrying it in your belt.

If Kaito Kid gets fooled by the illusion and comes to fight him, this thing can also be used to deal with him... Just in case, it's best to bring a 'royal sword' with you then.

After putting all the prepared items back into the hidden compartment of the bat belt.

Chen En finally reconnected the hook of the bat belt to the hook of the six-slot storage belt, making the two belts look like one belt, before buckling his own belt around his waist.

According to usual practice.

At this time, Chen En should go to the Mouri Detective Agency to see if they have any new cases.

Or perhaps we'll encounter another heinous murder, triggering a new security mission.

—If possible.

Chen En plans to accumulate more points today, ideally reaching 500 points.

This way, he will have another trump card to deal with the Eight-Eyed Spider Illusionist.

However, the unexpected phone call interrupted Chen En's plans for today.

He stood by the window, somewhat puzzled, and took his phone out of his pocket.

The phone screen prominently displayed the caller's familiar name.

[Caller: Sonoko Suzuki]

Without hesitation, Chen En pressed the call button and put the phone to his ear.

His eyes, however, remained fixed on the living room of the Mouri Detective Agency, which was diagonally below him.

I watched Kogoro Mouri sitting in front of the computer, his feet propped up on the table as he read the newspaper.

"Ms. Suzuki, is there anything I can help you with?"

Chen En asked politely.

He wondered why Sonoko Suzuki was calling him at this time.

I had a vague suspicion in my heart.

It's highly likely related to Phantom Thief Kid's theft of the world's largest pink sapphire tomorrow night.

It's clearly stated in the news report.

The owner of this pink sapphire is Jirokichi Suzuki of the Suzuki Foundation.

That incompetent yet playful uncle who is a genius who never fails to defeat the Phantom Thief Kid.

After learning about what happened on the Queen Cerissa, someone with such a strong competitive spirit might ask him to help.

And just as Chen En had guessed, it turned out to be true.

Sonoko Suzuki was talking to Chen En about the Suzuki Foundation exhibition hall.

"Um... I haven't been out these past few days because I've been helping my uncle with things at the exhibition hall..."

"I only just finished everything today... By the way, would you like to see this pink sapphire in the exhibition hall? It's the world's largest pink sapphire, it's super amazing!"

On the other end of the phone, Sonoko Suzuki's voice came through.

"And Arn, you know magic too, right? You even fought against Phantom Thief Kid on the Queen Celeste, so you must know a lot about Phantom Thief Kid's magic. It's a good opportunity to see if the security here is adequate."

"Your uncle is also looking forward to meeting you!"

—Were you just using onomatopoeia?

Chen En was stunned for a moment before he realized what was happening.

It turns out that "A-en" is his nickname. He remembered that Sonoko also called Kyogoku Makoto that in the TV series, and she liked to remove the surname and add "A-en" before the given name.

Moreover, it was within his expectations that Suzuki Jirokichi would want him to see this.

Chen En naturally had no reason to refuse and immediately replied,

"No problem, when?"

"If possible, should I go there now?"

On the other end of the phone was the Suzuki Foundation's exhibition hall.

Sonoko Suzuki answered somewhat flusteredly.

"Now, now, now? Okay, okay, I'll come pick you up right away...?"

"Oh? You'll be there soon? I'll wait for you at the entrance of the exhibition hall..."

The call is over.

Standing next to Sonoko Suzuki, Jirokichi Suzuki couldn't help but sigh.

He patted Sonoko Suzuki on the shoulder and said earnestly,

"You're still too reserved, Sonoko. That's not how you make a phone call."

"Back in school, your uncle was a real ladies' man. Trust me, you won't go wrong!"

Suzuki Sonoko:?
Uncle, you're seventy-two years old now and still single.

Do you consider yourself a seasoned player in the dating game?
It was obvious that Jirokichi Suzuki thought he was.

—As for Chen En's actual strength.

Jirokichi Suzuki, however, did not care about this.

It's said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so I guess Sonoko's praise for Chen En is exaggerated.

When Tomoko disembarked from the Queen Cerissa, she didn't mention the name Chen En to him.

This suggests that Chen En's abilities are probably not particularly outstanding.

He was merely using the excuse of letting Chen Enlai inspect the protective measures on-site to create an opportunity for Yuanzi and Chen Enlai to be alone together.

"Heh, just a mere Phantom Thief Kid, nothing special."

"In the past ten years, I have won all kinds of medals. There is nothing I want to do but cannot do. Defeating Kaito Kid is just a piece of cake."

Jirokichi Suzuki turned to look at the huge pink sapphire.

He was quite proud of himself.

Jirokichi Suzuki, who has never faced Kaito Kid before, simply believes that the reason they can't catch Kaito Kid is because the local police officers are too incompetent.

This expert, who has traveled all over the world and seen all kinds of storms, made his move.

We will definitely capture Phantom Thief Kid on the spot!

"Kaito Kid, let me show you the power of Suzuki Jirokichi!"

(End of this chapter)