Conan: Above all force, there is truth!

"Think about it carefully. This organization has been involved in murder and arson. Do you really think the higher-ups in the Metropolitan Police Department haven't noticed anything all these years? Not to mention, this organization also has numerous bases and drug research institutes. Do you really think all of this could have been done without the Metropolitan Police Department's discovery?"

"You mean... the Metropolitan Police Department knew about this organization all along? There might even be organized spies within the Metropolitan Police Department at the highest levels?!"

Longye nodded first, then shook his head, and finally chuckled, "As far as I know, the Public Security Bureau and the FBI seem to have been keeping an eye on this organization for a long time. But even they haven't been able to eliminate it..."

Although Ryuno stopped there, Shinichi Kudo already understood what he was going to say next.

Even the police and the FBI couldn't wipe out the organization, relying solely on themselves...

Wait a minute... something's not right! How did Takeda know so much?!

Thinking of this, Shinichi Kudo looked up abruptly: "Takeda, how do you know about the FBI and the Public Security Bureau? I don't even know anything about them!"

Upon hearing this, Longye narrowed his eyes and said, "Oh? You don't even know these things, yet you've dragged everyone into this 'fire pit' without your consent?"

"Ah? I didn't..."

As soon as Shinichi Kudo spoke, he noticed that Ryūno's eyes were gradually turning unfriendly, so he immediately covered his mouth.

"Kudo, this 'incident' was just a prank orchestrated by Yukiko-neechan. But you should know in your heart, right? If the organization really discovers your identity, our fate will be even worse than in the prank."

After saying that, Longye got up and walked towards the door: "I'm going back first. Think about it carefully yourself."

Watching Ryūno's retreating figure disappear through the gate, Shinichi Kudo sensed something was amiss, but he still lowered his head and pondered deeply.

……

Two days later

Vermouth stared blankly at the "death report" in her hand.

"Shinichi Kudo, what if he also shrank because of that drug..."

In the evening, the Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigation Division.

A police officer strode up to Inspector Megure, pointed to the door, and whispered, "Inspector, the Public Security Bureau wants to see you."

"public security?"

Although Inspector Megure was somewhat puzzled, he followed his subordinates out the door, where a man wearing glasses came into view.

"Inspector Megure, we meet again. To make a long story short, someone just hacked into your First Investigation Division's database and stole some data."

"What?! Our database? How did you know that..." Inspector Megure frowned.

I, the person involved, had no idea that the First Investigative Division's materials had been stolen. How did your police find out?

Before Inspector Megure could finish speaking, Yuya Kazami continued, "The stolen data all seems to be related to Kogoro Mouri."

"About Brother Mori?!"

……

same moment

Inside the Teitan High School cafeteria.

Ryūno, Rin, and Sonoko carried their lunches and sat down at the table.

"Xiao Lan, you two didn't bring lunch today? That's strange~"

"Yeah, Ryūno said he should try the cafeteria food occasionally~"

"By the way, Xiaolan, how about we go on a trip abroad during the next holiday?"

"Going abroad?"

"Yes! London will be hosting a tennis tournament soon, and I happen to have a few front-row tickets... we..."

Just then, Dr. Shinichi suddenly walked to the table where Tatsuno and the other two were sitting, carrying lunch.

"I rarely see the three of you in restaurants~ May I sit here?"

Upon hearing this, Longye and the other two immediately greeted him and nodded in agreement to his request.

After sitting down, Dr. Shinichi ate while chatting with Tatsuno and the others.

A short while later, Dr. Araide seemed to remember something and casually remarked, "By the way, Takeda-kun. I saw you and Ran on the street earlier. You were leading a little girl with grayish-brown hair. Who was that little girl?"

"Teacher, let me tell you~ that's actually his and Ran's illegitimate daughter~" Sonoko leaned in front of Dr. Araide and said with a mischievous grin.

Seeing this, Xiaolan immediately blushed and said, "Teacher, don't listen to Yuanzi's nonsense! Actually..."

"..."

After finishing their meal, Dr. Shinichi waved goodbye to Tatsuno and the other two.

As he watched Dr. Shinichi's retreating figure, a hint of murderous intent flashed in Ryūno's eyes, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up.

"Has it already been discovered, Vermouth..."

Both the encounter and the conversation were clearly Vermouth's "plan," and the reason she did this was to gather information about "Ai Haibara."

However, none of that mattered. He had foreseen this day long ago when he decided to take in Ai Haibara.

"Come to think of it, it seems like it's been a long time since I've used a gun..."

"However, just in case, let's tell Ai."

……

Evening

Maori Detective Agency.

Kogoro Mouri sat at the table, holding a newspaper in one hand and carefully calculating his beloved horse's chances of winning the next race with the other.

Conan sat on the sofa, watching TV with great interest.

Just then, the phone rang.

"Ring ring, ring ring"

Kogoro Mouri answered the phone immediately: "Hello? Inspector Megure? It's so late, what?! Okay, I got it!"

After hanging up the phone, Kogoro Mouri put the newspaper aside and lowered his head solemnly.

Seeing this, Conan immediately stepped forward: "What's wrong, Uncle? Is there another case?"

"No. Inspector Megure just told me that someone hacked into the Metropolitan Police Department's database today and stole all the case files related to me. He said it was likely done by a criminal I had previously arrested, and that I should be extra careful lately."

Conan: "!!!"

Chapter 242 The Scene Gradually Becomes Chaotic

Upon hearing this news, Conan's face turned pale instantly.

Although Inspector Megure might think it was the work of a previously arrested criminal, he had a gut feeling that it was done by an organization.

They are investigating themselves!

Now that they've already traced it back to "Kogoro Mouri," their true identities may have been exposed.

For a moment, Conan remembered what Ryūno had said earlier: what if his identity were discovered...

hateful!

Thinking of this, Conan quickly ran out of the agency, took out his phone, found Tatsuno's name, and dialed it.

"Hey?"

"Takeda, something terrible has happened! Uncle Mori just received a call from Inspector Megure; all the information about him has been stolen! I think..."

"It must have been done by the organization. Looks like some people are already starting to suspect your identity."

"I knew it! You think so too!"

"Hmm. You must have gone out a couple of days ago after you turned back into 'Shinichi Kudo,' right? You probably got seen by someone from the organization~"

"You're right... Wait! How did you know I went out?"

"You think I and the organization are fools? Putting everything else aside, that sushi you treated me to, wasn't it something you bought yourself?"

"Haha... Sorry! What do you think I should do now?"

"..."

After hanging up Conan's call, Ryuno put his phone back in his pocket.

But a few seconds later, the phone rang again.

Looking at the unfamiliar number on his phone screen, Longye hesitated for a moment before answering the call.

"Hey?"

"Hello! Takeda-kun, this is your teacher Judy~ Do you have some time now~"

"..."

On the phone, Ms. Judy didn't say much, only asking him to come to her office the next day, as she had something important to discuss.

Three minutes later, Longye put his phone back in his pocket. After answering two calls in a row, he understood the situation.

Based on current information, the person who stole the data from the Metropolitan Police Department is likely Vermouth.

Since she was both "spying" on Ai Haibara and stealing information related to Kogoro Mouri, she should have already guessed the true identities of Ai Haibara and Conan.

The reason Jodie called was probably because she discovered during her investigation that "Vermouth" was investigating Ai Haibara and Conan.

As for what she wants to talk about tomorrow, it should be about this; she might even directly reveal her FBI affiliation...

Although the overall tone of this world has not changed.

However, due to his intervention, many things seemed to have changed slightly. In order to avoid "capsizing in the gutter," he could no longer make decisions based solely on his subjective assumptions.

For example, Judy's phone call was very puzzling to him.

Even if she had already investigated and found out that Vermouth was targeting Conan and Ai Haibara, why would she call her?

Is it simply because he adopted Ai Haibara?

impossible!

Although Tatsuno didn't know the FBI's investigative logic, there must be some other reason why she chose to contact him!

Thinking of this, Longye shook his head helplessly: "Looks like I'll have something to do lately..."

That night