Conan: I've been linked to the tech tree system.

This allows us to determine the kidnappers' escape route.

But that's about it.

The trail went completely cold; after all, so much time had passed, and even if the destination was Izu, the other side would have already made it halfway there.

Amuro Tooru suddenly realized that he wasn't cut out to be a detective.

Maybe I should really go and study under Kogoro Mouri...

and many more.

He suddenly realized something.

This is not a nonsensical kidnapping case that the Metropolitan Police Department usually handles, but a planned crime committed by an organization member who has infiltrated the police station.

Where do members of an organization, whose codenames are used for carrying out kidnappings, like to rest most often?

The answer is obvious: it is one of the countless safe houses that the Black Organization has prepared specifically for its members.

So this direction...

Amuro Tooru has a good memory and quickly selected three safe houses in his mind that could be used as rest stops.

He excitedly beckoned "Starlight" to get in the car.

Tohru Tohru tilted his head in confusion.

You actually managed to figure this out? That's amazing.

......

They raided two nearby safe houses but didn't find the kidnappers; instead, they encountered other members of the organization.

That's right, it's Gin.

He's often homeless, and it seems like he's the only cadre working in a safe house this late at night.

I hope I don't die from overwork.

Tohru Tono offered his heartfelt blessings.

Gin was a little surprised to see Bourbon arrive carrying "Starlight".

Under normal circumstances, he would definitely use this as an excuse to question Bourbon's wandering around... but since he was the one who gave the order this time, he decided to let it go.

After saying goodbye to the model worker he had met by chance, Mazda continued driving to the furthest safe house.

As soon as he got off the bus, Toru Tono felt that the place looked familiar.

He actually found it; that's amazing.

If this place is also deserted, Amuro Tooru will be very disappointed, right?

While I was somewhat looking forward to seeing him anxious, it would be too suspicious if "Tohru Tohru" just disappeared and then reappeared nonchalantly someday in the future.

so......

Amuro Tooru opened the door with the universal key to the safe house provided by the organization, his brow furrowing slightly.

The shoe cabinet in the entryway is messy, with many shoes having flat surfaces and the cabinet doors even having dents.

It seems there was a fight here...

Amuro Tooru suddenly had a bad feeling.

He closed the door and looked towards the living room.

With his hands and feet bound, Tohru Tono leaned quietly against the sofa.

His head was hanging down slightly, and there were no signs of external injury on his body.

There was no response to any sounds coming from the entryway; it seemed to be asleep or unconscious.

Amuro Tooru breathed a sigh of relief, while simultaneously gripping the pistol at his waist.

My guess was right; it seems this is the safe house that person chose.

He looked up and signaled "Starlight" to be on alert.

Tohno glanced at the lens that only showed three heat sources, then symbolically took out the plasma gun and twirled it between his fingertips.

Then, trying to appear cautious, I walked into the bedroom.

The two covered for each other as they searched the house, but unsurprisingly found no one.

Amuro Tooru breathed a sigh of relief before walking over to the unconscious Tohno Tooru next to the living room.

He took out a small knife from his waist and cut the rope binding his hands and feet.

He first checked the other person's breathing, and only after confirming that everything was alright did he finally feel relieved.

"Starlight" seemed to have little patience; after getting a glass of water from the kitchen, she poured it directly onto "Tohno Toru" on the sofa.

"Hey." Amuro Tooru turned around and looked at him.

Splashing cold water is simple and crude, but the effect is outstanding, and the person leaning on the sofa slowly wakes up.

Like a rusty machine, it took a few seconds to realize what had happened.

"Tono, calm down."

Amuro Tooru recalled the methods he had learned in his textbooks for appeasing the general public.

“Mr. Amuro…” His voice was weak, then a look of recollection crossed his face, “Was I kidnapped?”

"Yes, but luckily I arrived in time... Do you remember what happened before you lost consciousness?"

"Before I lost consciousness... I remembered that when I walked out of the restaurant we had agreed to meet, I suddenly felt my mouth being covered as I turned a corner."

"Then... a handkerchief was covered my mouth and nose, and I opened my eyes wide... the person who kidnapped me wasn't wearing a mask, and I think I saw a bit of that person's face before I passed out."

"Oh?" Amuro Tooru's eyes lit up.

Chapter 129 You're the Undercover Agent!

Amuro Tooru opened the refrigerator and handed Tono Tooru a bottle of energy drink.

Do you remember his most distinctive features?

Tohru Tono moistened her chapped lips with water, tilted her head back and made a "gulp" sound before slowly opening her mouth again.

"Let me think... First, he wears glasses, and the prescription seems quite strong; his hair is rather messy; he has high cheekbones; his eyes are rather sinister; and his chin is rather pointed..."

Tohru Tono's description was so detailed that it seemed impossible to describe something that could be done with just a glance.

An ordinary citizen like Amuro Tooru would have raised questions long ago, but Tohno Tooru is, after all, a very skilled detective, and it is quite reasonable that he has keen insight and memory.

Amuro Toru listened attentively, taking notes from time to time.

With these characteristics, the police can almost certainly identify the undercover agent by screening them.

The organization's undercover agents were either unprofessional and careless, or perhaps too arrogant? They didn't even bother to conceal their appearance when taking hostages.

Perhaps they didn't originally intend to leave any survivors? But something came up and they were delayed.

I should learn from this lesson and be more cautious in my actions in the future.

Amuro, also an undercover agent, secretly reminded himself.

"Okay, thank you very much."

Amuro Tooru closed his notebook, thanked and apologized to "Tohno Tooru," and said, "Your kidnapping was a mistake on our part, and it's partly my fault. I will compensate you personally..."

"Ah, it's alright." Tohru Tohru waved his hand good-naturedly. "Mr. Amuro must be very busy as an undercover police officer with a part-time job every day, right? I can understand that. Besides, he wasn't actually hurt."

Amuro Tooru is now completely convinced that Tohno Tooru and "Starlight" are not the same person. Putting aside the fact that the two appeared at the same time, the difference in their personalities is just too great.

"Alright, if you encounter any issues involving personal safety during future investigations, feel free to contact me, and I will handle it."

Amuro Tooru nodded with satisfaction. That's a good citizen, isn't it?

"Also, keep this to yourself, and don't tell anyone else who I am."

“Ah, I know, police officers are indeed just as vulnerable to retaliation as detectives.” Tohru Tono nodded in understanding.

"Speaking of which..." He then looked puzzled, "This... young lady? Is she your daughter?"

He pointed behind Amuro Tooru.

"Uh......"

Looking at the "starlight" behind him, Amuro Tooru was a little unsure how to explain.

"I am his boss."

As a result, "Starlight" spoke up and answered.

Amuro Tooru disagreed.

What boss? I think you're trying to snatch the position of boss from the Black Organization.

Imagine what this person would be like as a boss... Forget it, it's too far-fetched to even imagine.

"Huh? Is this the Metropolitan Police Department leadership's idea?"

Tohru Tohno clearly didn't understand, "He looks very young..."

"I feel like I've seen you somewhere before."

Starlight looked at Tohno Toru and suddenly interrupted him.

"Ok?"

"At the party earlier..."

"Oh!" Toru Tohno exclaimed in realization, "You're 'Starlight,' right? The very famous inventor."

"I see. I remember you were an inventor too, weren't you?"

"Yes, but I haven't created any works yet. I've only recently started researching materials science."

"Materials? I happen to be researching semiconductors as well."

"Huh? Is that so? To be honest, I know a little about that..."

"...Stop, stop, stop."