Conan: Above all force, there is truth!

Apart from the police, very few people know about this.

With a little control over public opinion, this matter can be easily resolved and a definitive conclusion can be reached.

But now things are different; almost everyone knows that the "spire" has been destroyed.

This matter will certainly not end as simply as it did in the original story.

This time he didn't tease Conan.

Just as he said, if we observe patiently for a few days, we can roughly guess who the "undercover agent's" biggest protector is based on the reactions from all sides.

Currently, the Superintendent General of the Metropolitan Police Department is Hakuba Saguru's father.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances—such as the "old thief" playing a trick on someone else—he should be "in the light."

The remaining important figures...

Once he knows who the "biggest undercover agent" is, Longye will be much closer to uncovering the organization's "truth."

Furthermore, if some of these people are indeed protecting the distillery, then one thing can be indirectly confirmed: world leaders are secretly 'anticipating' the distillery's research products.

This will also affect his subsequent arrangements and plans.

……

Just then, footsteps came from outside the ward and the two immediately stopped talking.

Upon entering, Ran said directly, "Ryuno, Sonoko said she's made plans with Sera to go out for pizza at noon and asked if we want to go."

"Noon today? She doesn't know about yesterday..." Longye blinked.

"I've already said that, but you know Sonoko. She can't wait to meet us so she can 'gossip' about this..." Ran blinked and smiled helplessly.

"Anyway, we're free at noon today, so let's go~" After thinking for a moment, Longye nodded and chuckled.

Seeing that Ryūno agreed, Ran turned to Conan on the hospital bed: "Conan, you should be able to be discharged now, right? Do you want to go?"

"I...I think I'd better not go. Thank you, Sister Xiaolan!"

After answering, Conan sighed inwardly. Sometimes, he really couldn't understand Sonoko's thought process...

After making the decision, Ran glanced at the time on her phone: "Ryuno, let's take Conan back to the agency first, and then go straight to Sonoko's house to meet her."

"Okay~"

……

Chapter 340 Falsehood and Truth Are Separated by Only a Thin Line

Corona Pizza

Sera Masumi, who arrived late, found the seats where Tatsuno and the other two were and immediately waved to them.

After ordering and handing the menu to the waiter, the four began to talk about the "armed helicopter" incident that had happened the day before.

"Ryuno, your trip to the Metropolitan Police Department with Ran earlier, could it be related to this matter?" Sera Masumi asked with a squinting smile.

Upon hearing this, Xiaolan hesitated and looked at Longye.

Last night, Tatsuno had already told her about the "Matsumoto manager" thing, but she didn't know if Tatsuno could tell her.

Strictly speaking, this matter is considered a "secret" of the Metropolitan Police Department.

Noticing Ran's gaze, Ryuno understood her worry and chuckled, "Don't worry, compared to what happened last night, this can hardly be called a 'secret' anymore~"

Upon hearing this, Sera Masumi and Sonoko's eyes sparkled with curiosity.

Seeing the two of them, even Xiaolan was amused.

"Inspector Megure called us in because of a serial murder case, and then we discovered that Superintendent Matsumoto..."

After I explained the general outline of what happened, Sonoko's eyes widened, her face filled with shock.

Sera Masumi, standing to the side, lowered her head slightly, looking at the table as if lost in thought.

At the same moment, at the entrance of the Metropolitan Police Department.

Conan looked at the unusually heavily guarded Metropolitan Police Department, his eyes dimming.

Upon closer inspection, there were even more than a dozen fully armed SAT members at the entrance of the Metropolitan Police Department.

"Just as Takeda said, the Metropolitan Police Department is heavily guarded. It seems impossible to sneak in..."

In this situation, even if he managed to slip the "eavesdropping device" in, it would likely be discovered.

Conan clenched his fists in frustration, gritted his teeth, and turned away.

……

Metropolitan Police Department

Search the office of the First Division.

Having finally finished his "phone call," Inspector Megure glanced at the two "uninvited guests" in front of him, his eyes flickering.

One of the young men, whom he had dealt with several times, was Inspector Kazami Yuya of the Public Security Bureau.

But another middle-aged man...

Judging from Kazami Yuya's position and posture, this middle-aged man should be his superior.

Just as Inspector Megure was carefully observing the middle-aged man, the man spoke up: "Inspector Megure, nice to meet you. I am the head of the Security Planning Division of the Security Bureau. You can call me Inspector Fujimoto."

Before Inspector Megure could raise his right hand to shake hands, the middle-aged man who identified himself as Fujimoto pulled a folder out of his pocket.

"No need for a handshake, let's get straight to the point."

Upon hearing this, Inspector Megure sniffed, withdrew his right hand from mid-air, and looked slightly embarrassed.

Inspector Fujimoto ignored Inspector Megure's embarrassment, instead glancing around calmly and saying, "Inspector Megure, there are too many people here."

Inspector Megure paused for a moment, then frowned and said, "I understand. Please come with me."

After saying that, Inspector Megure led Inspector Fujimoto into an empty interrogation room.

After carefully looking around, Inspector Fujimoto opened the folder, took out a piece of paper, and handed it to Inspector Megure.

"Inspector Megure, please forward this document to Supervisor Matsumoto as soon as possible and have him sign it."

"Also, you probably already know without me saying that you cannot..."

After giving his instructions to Inspector Megure, Inspector Fujimoto put away his folder, turned around, and walked out of the interrogation room.

After nodding to Inspector Megure, Inspector Kazama followed Inspector Fujimoto out of the room.

When Inspector Megure saw the contents of the document, his pupils contracted sharply, and his brows furrowed with anger.

The document clearly states that their search division is to transfer information, including details of "serial murders" and "armed helicopters," to the Ministry of Public Security.

At that moment, Inspector Megure had only one thought in his mind: "Again?!"

The so-called transfer of materials simply means asking them to hand over these two cases directly.

Although this matter itself seems normal, for any police officer, handing over a case is essentially the same as handing over their dignity.

Otherwise, police officers wouldn't spend five or even more than ten years investigating the same case.

A moment later, Inspector Megure walked out of the interrogation room.

Curious Officer Shiratori and Kogoro Mouri immediately surrounded them.

Kogoro Mouri asked directly, "Inspector Megure, what did those two say to you just now?"

"Sorry, Mori, something came up. You should go home for now..." Inspector Megure sighed and turned to Officer Shiratori beside him. "Shiratori, get the car ready."

"Yes!"

Although somewhat puzzled as to why Inspector Megure would travel by car during such a busy time, Officer Shiratori immediately answered.

Seeing Inspector Megure's solemn expression, Kogoro Mouri remained silent, watching Inspector Megure and Officer Shiratori leave the room.

……

At this moment, outside the Metropolitan Police Department.

Inside a black sedan.

Kazami Yuya glanced at Inspector Fujimoto behind him in the rearview mirror and asked, "Inspector General Ueno, where are we going now?"

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man turned to look out the window and sighed softly, "Let's go back first."

“Okay.” Kazami Yuya turned to look ahead and started the car.

As the car drove along the road, the middle-aged man in the back seat muttered to himself, "Sorry..."

Upon hearing this, Kazami Yuya glanced at the rearview mirror but remained silent.

At the same time, in the office of the Metropolitan Police Department's Superintendent General.

Two middle-aged men, one dressed in blue and the other in black police uniforms, sat on either side of the sofa.

If other members of the Metropolitan Police Department were to witness this, it would certainly spark a heated discussion.

These two men are none other than the current Superintendent General of Police Hakuba and the Commissioner of Police Kojima.

Although the Commissioner General of the National Police Agency is nominally the highest-ranking officer in the Metropolitan Police Department, his rank is actually outside that of the Metropolitan Police Department.

To put it bluntly, although the rank is higher than that of the Superintendent General of Police, it is closer to a 'cabinet' official and has no real command authority.

"White Horse, I'm sorry, but this is the minister's order."

"I know. But Kojima, what exactly is going on here..."

"Sigh, don't get involved in this. I'll have someone prepare the speech for us in advance."

"The island..."

……

A few days later

The Metropolitan Police Department announced that the truth about the 'armed helicopter' incident has been revealed.

Due to the significant impact of this incident, Superintendent General Hakuba and Commissioner General Kojima jointly held a press conference to personally explain the events to the public.

This was done by a member of the 'Air and Space Self-Defense Force'.

This person was extremely dissatisfied with his lack of promotion over the years and had repeatedly insulted his superiors and assaulted his subordinates.