Detective Conan: Is Miss Haibara planning to assault a police officer again today?

However, despite saying that, receiving the actual news of the other party's death still left Higashino Ning somewhat silent.

Seeing Inspector Megure return from outside the office, he tapped on the table. "Inspector, are all the colleagues assigned to protect Representative Tonguchi's family in place?"

Megure nodded. "It should be about time. The police in Nara have already found the person, so don't worry."

"Hmm..." Higashino Ning rubbed his fingers together, "When will the follow-up investigation begin?"

Megure Juichi couldn't help but yawn. "Inspector Yumikaze just called and said that the fire was probably set by Councilor Tobuguchi himself."

"The on-site investigation supports this conclusion, and the servants in the Tunkou family can also testify that it was indeed Tunkou who forcibly dismissed them immediately after returning home."

First he committed suicide, then he set himself on fire.

Higashino Ning didn't know whether Megure Juzo truly had no suspicions or had sensed something was wrong and decided to stop the investigation.

From a rational point of view, the latter should be the better choice.

However, based on their daily behavior, the former is highly likely.

Higashino Ning is now basically following his boss's lead.

He showed no intention of conducting further investigation, so this matter should indeed end here.

"Alright, Brother Dongye, you can go back now. Today is still a holiday. You can come back tomorrow."

Megure Juzo yawned repeatedly, saying, "The current investigation results support the claim of self-immolation, and we will provide protection for the family of the senator, Tomoguchi, for one month."

"The feud between Chairman Masuyama and Councilor Tomoguchi still needs to be investigated, and it's estimated to be a very long process. You don't need to waste your time following up on it; just let someone else do it."

"As for Chairman Masuyama's death, it has now been closed as a suicide. Remember to work on the case file when you come back tomorrow."

After listening, Dongye Ning slowly stood up. "Okay, I understand."

Go home and catch up on sleep, while also looking forward to a promotion.

He's about to be promoted to police inspector.

So, where should he go after being promoted to police inspector?

The positions for the First Inspector Division were full, Inspector Megure hadn't made any mistakes, and there was no room for advancement for the others.

Will we have to transfer to another place later?

All Higashino Ning can do now is wait for the results.

Back in the comfort of his bed, he woke Ai Haibara up once again.

The little girl wanted to ask him what he had been doing out so late at night, but Dongye Ning told her to go back to sleep and talk to him when it was light.

A lot of the information is quite explosive. Now, not only will it keep Ai Haibara from sleeping, but it will also keep Ning Higashino from sleeping.

...

It's about one o'clock in the afternoon.

Ai Haibara couldn't contain her curiosity and was also worried that Ning Higashino might be fast asleep in the room.

So she decided to force her way into Higashino Ning's room.

No brute force was used, because Higashino Ning hadn't locked the door either.

Pushing open the door, Ai Haibara couldn't help but pinch her nose.

The air in this room is so stuffy... it feels like the oxygen level is low.

Seeing that Higashino Ning's belly was still rising and falling, her anxiety finally subsided.

Go to the window and open it a little to let in some fresh air.

Yesterday's heavy snow has left the city covered in snow, and the sun is still working hard to clear it away today.

Cool, fresh air rushed into the room, sweeping over Higashino Ning as if it had found its target immediately.

5 minute later.

Higashino Ning sat blankly on the edge of the bed, rubbing his messy hair.

He wasn't thinking about anything, he was just a little dazed.

Seeing that he remained completely bewildered, Ai Haibara had no choice but to go over and tug at his hand, adding in a sweet, cloying voice, "Hey... time to get up, you idiot~"

I never expected that this little girl would have a wake-up call service.

Higashino Ning yanked the blanket off.

Ai Haibara instinctively flinched, assuming that Ning Higashino was going to pull her into bed.

But she really overestimated Higashino Ning.

This coward just wanted to stretch.

A series of crackling sounds filled my body as my muscles were fully stretched—it felt incredibly good.

"Take care of your personal hygiene first, then come downstairs for dinner."

Seeing that Higashino Ning's gaze was still somewhat blank, Ai Haibara simply assigned this idiot a task.

Higashino Ning was very obedient and did as instructed.

"You have to take a shower now that you didn't take one last night," Ai Haibara ordered.

Stepping out of the bathroom, the slovenly Higashino Ning transformed back into a handsome man.

The lunch was very sumptuous.

However, Ai Haibara had already eaten, and now she was sitting across from Higashino Ning watching him eat.

She didn't say anything, just watched quietly, her eyes full of satisfaction.

Since he had nothing better to do, Higashino Ning decided to begin explaining the process of handling the case.

"To put it simply, Kenzo Masuyama is dead."

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"Yes, I know, it's already been reported in the news today."

"Shigehiko Tobuchi also died last night."

"Yes, I know that too. The news of their deaths was on the same page, and there were even stories connecting them."

Ai Haibara blinked. "And there's one more thing."

"What is it?" Dongye Ningxuan asked, taking a bite of abalone porridge.

The little girl rested her chin on her hands, her tiny feet dangling under the table. "You might become the fastest person in history to be promoted to police inspector."

ha?

Dongye Ning was stunned. His beloved concubine was so efficient.

Ai Haibara continued, "Today, the House of Representatives stated that they received a fax from Representative Tonguchi last night."

"Simply put, Representative Tunkou said he would take the toughest approach to promote you to police inspector, in order to express his willingness to fight against his political enemies who intend to obstruct the implementation of the amendment or even try to murder him."

Higashino Ning put down his spoon.

Wow~ Shigehiko Tobuchi is really good at stirring things up. Even on his deathbed, he managed to smear his political enemies.

This willingness to be loyal to the organization is simple, pure, and flawless!

Gin, watch out. Even if I die, I will never blame you, and I will never expose the organization's information.

I wonder if Gin will slap himself twice and say, "I deserve to die!" when he sees the news today!

However... it seems that the reward for my beloved concubine will now have to be delivered via fax from Shigehiko Tonguchi.

Shigehiko Tobukuro spoke up, and his beloved concubine took the opportunity to finalize the matter.

This politician truly burned himself out until the very end.

Moreover, this time he truly gave his all for the people and for the sake of a brighter future.

No wonder the other party said last night that "there is no way to give a definite reward." This move was his last gamble, and he was not sure if it would succeed.

Sigh... I got promoted.

But I don't seem to be that happy.

Higashino Ning picked up the spoon again. "I wonder if you know about this."

The little girl tilted her head. "Hmm? What is it?"

"Conan is Shinichi Kudo," Higashino Ning said, staring into Ai Haibara's eyes. "Did you know that?"

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Conan is Shinichi Kudo.

After carefully discerning the meaning of those words, Ai Haibara felt a little flustered.

Are you trying to scam me?

The little girl instinctively became wary.

But Higashino Ning continued speaking to himself:

“That brat Conan also went to Beika City Hotel yesterday. I didn’t see him at first, but he finally chose to come out on his own.”

"Logically speaking, it wouldn't be surprising if he were at the crime scene, but he should have shown his face from the beginning."

"In other words, he was conflicted. At first, he didn't want to be discovered by the police... or rather, by me, but later he completely changed his mind."

Higashino Ning talked as he ate.

"Considering that this is a case related to the organization, I'm assuming that Conan is like you."

He choked after taking a couple of bites and immediately started pounding his chest and drinking water.

"Phew~~~ I really shouldn't talk while eating."

Higashino Ning arranged the various tableware and looked solemnly at Haibara Ai, "His reasoning ability and insight make me think of the owner of this house."

"Perfect timing. Professor Agasa and Shinichi Kudo have a good relationship. Perhaps this is the place you initially chose to stay?"