Conan: Above all force, there is truth!

Shortly after, the group left the First Investigation Division.

With a lot of work to do, Eri Kisaki said goodbye to Ryuno and the others after leaving the Metropolitan Police Department and took a taxi to the law firm.

Kogoro Mouri also bid farewell to Ryuno and the other two, preparing to return to the agency.

Just then, Xiaolan remembered the text message Yuanzi had sent that morning, "Oh right, Dad. I almost forgot to mention, Yuanzi told me this morning that the airship is setting sail at 10 a.m. the day after tomorrow, don't forget!"

"I see."

"Conan, Sonoko specifically said that you can invite your friends to come along!"

"Okay, Sister Xiaolan."

"..."

After listening to Xiaolan's words, Longye suddenly realized that along with the 'airship' came a terrorist organization called 'Red Siamese Cat'.

If nothing unexpected happens, he should hear news about this organization soon.

As for the three criminals who wanted to kidnap and film the video... according to Inspector Megure, the three of them will be transferred to the courthouse the day after tomorrow afternoon.

If nothing unexpected happens, I, Xiaolan, and the others will all be on the airship by then…

Hey~

Your own 'alibi' - GET DAZE~

……

That night

Metropolitan Police Department's main conference room.

Chief of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Metropolitan Police Department, Toshiro Odagiri, and his advisor, Tadayoshi Uno, sat on the stage with solemn expressions.

The audience was filled with police officers and media reporters.

"After 9:50 p.m. today, the National Tokyo Institute of Microbiology in Nishitama City was suddenly attacked by seven armed men. The group subdued two security guards and coerced the researchers on duty to break into the highly secure laboratory."

"A few minutes later, the group detonated a plastic bomb and escaped from the research institute."

After speaking, Councilor Tadayoshi Uno looked up and left the microphone in front of him, and the police officers in the audience raised their hands to ask questions.

The counselor didn't call on anyone to speak, but instead scanned the numerous police officers below the stage before continuing, "The destroyed laboratory contained a highly dangerous bacterium! It's currently believed that those bacteria have been taken away by that criminal group!"

"If you get infected with this bacteria, the mortality rate is as high as 80%. Currently, there is no cure!"

Upon hearing this, a female reporter immediately asked loudly, "Is it possible that the explosion could cause bacteria to leak out?"

"No, given the immense power of the explosion, even if there were any bacteria remaining, they should have been completely burned away long ago. I've already confirmed this with the director of the research institute," Councilor Tadayoshi Uno nodded.

Another reporter then raised his hand and asked, "What is the purpose of this criminal group?"

"We cannot know for sure yet, but we cannot rule out the possibility of a bioterrorism attack." Councilor Tadayoshi Uno shook his head.

Upon hearing the possibility of a 'biological terrorist attack,' the audience began whispering amongst themselves.

Seeing this, Chief Detective Odagiri on stage also spoke up: "Therefore, we would like to ask for your assistance. In order to avoid unnecessary panic, please limit your reports to the 'explosion incident' and do not involve topics such as 'bacteria' and 'biological terrorism'."

Upon hearing this, the audience immediately understood that the Metropolitan Police Department was preparing to implement 'media control' and temporarily block certain information.

Just as everyone was about to ask more questions, a police officer suddenly walked between Chief Odagiri and Councilor Uno, carrying a laptop, and showed them the computer screen.

Just then, the phones of the people in the audience started ringing one after another.

Two seconds later, a police officer in the audience stood up and said, "Minister! I heard that the criminal group just released a statement about their crimes online!"

Department Head Odagiri nodded and then read out the statement of the crime displayed on the computer screen.

"We, the Red Siamese Cats, have attacked the National Tokyo Institute of Microbiology and successfully obtained the killer bacteria. Within seven days, we will launch our next operation. Please stay tuned."

After hearing this statement, the voices of the crowd below the stage suddenly became chaotic.

If the crowd had just harbored a sliver of hope—that 'maybe the criminal group didn't take the killer bacteria with them'—then...

After hearing the statement of the crime, everyone was terrified.

Chapter 415 A Rich Man Who Doesn't Want to Make Headlines Isn't a Good Criminal

Ignoring the commotion below, Department Head Odagiri crossed his arms and frowned, saying, "The bacteria were indeed taken away..."

Councilor Uno, who was standing nearby, turned his head and said, "Minister, wasn't that organization called Red Siamese Cat wiped out by us ten years ago?"

Department Head Odagiri stared at the crime statement on the computer screen and nodded silently.

After a while, a police officer in the audience stood up and said, "Minister, does this mean we don't need to control the reporting anymore?!"

Department Head Odagiri nodded.

Upon seeing Minister Odagiri nod, the police officers and reporters below the stage immediately scattered.

Early the next morning.

At Tatsuno's home.

Ran was making breakfast in the kitchen, while Ryūno went out to retrieve a newspaper from the mailbox.

Upon seeing the newspaper headline, Longye smiled and winked.

I was just thinking about 'Red Siamese Cats' yesterday, and this morning I actually saw news about them on the front page of the newspaper.

"Longye! Look!"

At that moment, Xiaolan's voice came from inside the house.

Upon seeing Ryūno enter the house, Rin immediately pointed to the news being broadcast on the television.

—'Now, please welcome Professor Chiaki Ota to explain!'

'Once infected with this bacteria, itching and rashes will first appear in certain areas of the body. This will be followed by several days of high fever, eventually leading to systemic failure and death. The main route of infection is through droplets, and children are particularly susceptible. Symptoms will appear immediately upon infection…'

'...'

After reading the news, Xiaolan frowned and said, "It's terrifying that something like this actually happened..."

"Yes, but after something like this happened, the person who should be most heartbroken is probably Uncle Suzuki Jirokichi."

Longye handed the newspaper to Xiaolan.

Xiaolan flipped through the newspaper in confusion and immediately understood the meaning of Longye's words.

The headline in the newspapers was about the 'terrorist group stealing the killer virus'.

The following pages contain Suzuki Jirokichi's 'challenge' to Kaito Kid.

He wanted to display a gem called "Lady of the Sky" on his newly built, world's largest airship, and specially "invited" the Phantom Thief Kid to come.

If it weren't for this 'killer bacteria' incident, Jirokichi Suzuki would surely have made headlines this time.

But because of this incident, the public and media's attention was now entirely focused on the 'killer bacteria,' and he was completely out of the headlines.

"By the way, Xiaolan, did Auntie still say she doesn't have time to ride the airship?"

"Yes, she said that because of what happened the day before yesterday, she had to postpone a lot of her work. She really doesn't have time this time... But I heard from the doctor that Aunt Xiaoxing happens to have time this time and can come along!"

"Really? The Doctor must be very happy!"

"..."

At the same time, at the Suzuki residence.

Jirokichi Suzuki gripped the newspaper tightly in his hand, veins bulging on his forehead. "Damn it! Those damned red cat thieves!!"

"They actually stole the headline news about the world's number one airship and Phantom Thief Kid, which I single-handedly oversaw and completed, so easily!"

At this point, he angrily crumpled the newspaper in his hand into a ball and threw it on the ground.

……

The next morning.

Longye and the others arrived at the airport where the airships were parked.

After glancing at the blonde beauty next to the professor, Kogoro Mouri quietly walked over to Tatsuno and Ran. "Who's that foreigner next to Professor Agasa? Why do they seem a little... intimate?"

"Really, Dad! Didn't I tell you already? She's the professor's lover, Ms. Fusae!" Ran said, squinting.

Upon hearing this, Kogoro Mouri's eyes widened in shock as he stared at Fusae, who had blonde hair, his mouth agape but unable to utter a word.

At this moment, Professor Agasa led Fusae toward Tatsuno and the others, and hesitantly introduced Fusae to Kogoro Mouri.

Seeing Professor Agasa's flushed face, Fusae covered her mouth and chuckled, "Agasa, let me explain~"

"You must be the famous detective Kogoro Mouri, right? I often hear about you from Agasa!"

"I've been so busy lately that I haven't had a chance to say hello. My name is Fusae Campbell Kinoshita, nice to meet you~"

Kogoro Mouri nodded blankly. "I'm the one here. Please...please take care of me..."

After introducing themselves, Professor Agasa and Fusae led the Detective Boys and others onto the airship.

Only after Professor Agasa and the others disappeared from sight did Kogoro Mouri turn to look at Tatsuno and the others beside him, his face full of disbelief.

"She, she, she is the 'Little Apricot' Aunt you mentioned before?! She must have been a stunning beauty when she was young!"

Ryūno and the others glanced at Kogoro Mouri speechlessly, nodded, and remained silent.

Sonoko, standing nearby, said, "Uncle, you might not know this, but she's the founder of the Fusa E brand!"

"What?! That Professor Agasa... he actually..." At this point, Kogoro Mouri stood there dumbfounded, like a breathing sculpture.

This time, Ryūno and the others ignored Kogoro Mouri and turned to walk into the airship.

After boarding the airship, while Ran and Sonoko were chatting, Tatsuno walked over to Ai Haibara's side.

"Ai, isn't your sister coming?"

"Yes, although I told her, she was afraid something unexpected might happen, and she was also afraid of causing you trouble."

Ryūno patted Ai Haibara's head and chuckled, "Perhaps... the day when you sisters can live in the sunlight with your 'true selves' isn't far off~"

After saying that, Ryuno walked over to Conan who was standing to the side.

Even before the two started chatting, Ryūno noticed that Conan, who was not far away, was constantly gesturing to him with his eyes to come over and have a chat.

Ai Haibara watched Tatsuno's retreating figure, lost in memories.

She remembered that Ryūno had said something similar to her before, saying something like, "Maybe there's a surprise waiting for her."