Survival Manual of the Science Fiction World

Chu Ming also stood by the window. To make it easier for passengers on the airship to enjoy the view, the windows on the airship only reached waist level. Even a small child could have a good view of the scenery below from the window.

"Is this the view that Kid usually sees when he flies in the sky? Kid is so lucky!" Ayumi pressed her face against the glass, looking at the miniature amusement park below with envy.

“Kid is probably wearing a custom-made hang glider. We can ask the professor to see if we can make a small one that can be controlled from the ground, so you can fly up and play around with it for a while.” Chu Ming stroked his chin. He remembered that the maker of Kid’s hang glider was Professor Agasa.

If you can make a big one, then making a small one shouldn't be a problem either.

"Really?" Several children crowded around Professor Agasa. "Professor, Professor, can you make a hang glider like this?"

Dr. Agasa was suddenly surrounded by the children's enthusiasm: "Well—I can give it a try, but you have to behave well on the condition that you do."

The children's eyes lit up, and they surrounded Professor Agasa, showering him with compliments and making him laugh heartily.

Conan was discussing something with Ai Haibara, while Ran was whispering to Sonoko.

Ah, the warmth of everyday life is what truly comforts the human heart.

Sometimes I think this kind of ordinary and lively life is pretty good.

Of course, only occasionally.

Chu Ming glanced around, relaxed slightly, and suddenly noticed that in the corner, Kogoro Mouri was standing with his back to everyone, hugging the back of a chair and isolating everyone.

"What's wrong with Uncle Mori?" Chu Ming turned to ask Xiao Lan, then suddenly remembered something, "Uh... he's afraid of heights?"

Despite his trembling, Kogoro Mouri's hearing was still sharp. His last shred of pride made him turn and glare angrily at Chu Ming: "What do you mean, afraid of heights? I was just thinking about how Kidd would steal the jewel!!"

Chu Ming looked away from Kogoro Mouri's gaze, silently moved his body away, revealing the window he had been blocking.

The moment Kogoro Mouri touched the glass, he gripped the back of the chair he was holding even tighter, his gaze quickly following Chu Ming as he continued to glare at him.

Chu Ming chuckled, picked up a can of beer from the table next to him, and tossed it to Kogoro Mouri: "Uncle, come on, have a drink to boost your spirits—no, I mean, a drink will help you think better."

"Will Kidd really come this time?" Xiaolan asked doubtfully. "If he's on the airship and we expose him, he won't be able to escape."

"Yes, he will. He's already sent a notice to Uncle Jirokichi, he'll definitely come." Upon hearing this, Sonoko pulled out her phone, showed everyone the notice Kid had sent, and then began her usual pre-Kid arrival rant: "Ah~ Lord Kid, will you take me with you this time~ You definitely will, Lord Kid~"

"Brother Chu Ming, what are you doing?" Conan's lips twitched as he looked at Sonoko's crazy behavior, but as soon as he looked up, he saw Chu Ming silently putting away his phone, and he couldn't help but think of the past when Chu Ming collected his embarrassing history.

Chu Ming looked down at Conan beside his legs, a bright smile on his face, and whispered to Conan, "I'll take a picture and show it to Makoto Kyogoku later."

"!!!" Conan stared at Chu Ming in horror. "Kid doesn't deserve this!"

Chu Ming's smile widened, and he lied through his teeth: "Really? But last time I saw Kid transform into you, it seemed like he held Ran's hand, oh, and it seemed like he even put his arm around her waist, and Ran's face turned red~"

Conan's eyes widened instantly: "What?!?"

Seeing Conan's jealous expression, Chu Ming waved his phone and teased, "Is he really that guilty?"

Conan said with a serious face, "Brother Chuming, I think one video might not be enough. Next time I'll keep an eye on things and film a few more to send to Brother Kyogoku!"

"..."

What a fickle man.

Chapter 537 is probably a transitional chapter.

Chu Ming's gaze swept across the wall, and he could see the focal point representing Kidd flickering back and forth even through the wall. He wondered if Kidd had heard the backstabbing from his best friend.

Professor Agasa glanced around the empty living room: "Is this airship just for the few of us?"

“No, I remember there was a reporter too…” Sonoko stopped her infatuation and returned to normal in a second. She looked around and happened to see Takamichi Fujioka swaying towards her from the living room. “It is said that he took the initiative to find Uncle Jirokichi and said that he wanted to write a report on his battle with Kaito Kid as soon as possible, so Uncle arranged for him to come up as well.”

Chu Ming narrowed his eyes as he watched the man approach. This seemed to be someone from the Red Siamese Cat group. Although he didn't know the details of the plot very well, he was able to control the situation based on what he remembered.

Because he vaguely remembered that, apart from the main characters, everyone on this airship was a villain!

Look at how thoroughly this airship has been infiltrated!

With such lax security! How are they going to catch Kaito Kid?!

Just then, three more people walked in from outside, and looked at Uncle Mori, who was chugging alcohol in the corner, with surprise and delight: "Are you the famous detective Kogoro Mori?"

Upon hearing this, Kogoro Mouri's legs stopped shaking and he was able to get back on track. He stood up and patted the person on the shoulder loudly: "Hahaha, I can be spotted even when I'm sitting in the corner. Truly, outstanding people shine wherever they are!"

Masaki Mizukawa felt a sharp pain on his shoulder from the pat, and quickly took two steps back to hand over a business card: "I am Masaki Mizukawa, a producer at Nichiri TV. These two are reporter Kasumi Nishitani and photographer Junpei Ishimoto."

Kogoro Mouri took the business card and gave a brief greeting to the three of them.

Mizukawa smoothly steered the conversation to the red Siamese cat: "Sigh, our station originally planned to broadcast this final showdown with Kaito Kid as an exclusive, like when Kid did his aerial walk, to create a big news story, but then this happened..."

Kogoro Mouri was taken aback by his seemingly random words, but then he realized what he meant: "You mean those messages the red Siamese cat posted online..."

"Yes, ever since they posted those messages online saying there would be big moves coming, the station has prepared contingency plans for any unforeseen circumstances, requiring most people to be on standby at the station, so today..."

Before Mizukawa could finish speaking, Suzuki Jirokichi's dissatisfied voice came from behind: "That's why I can't get the helicopter takeoff permit for filming my autobiographical movie, those damned thieves!"

Looking at the large group of bodyguards in suits and sunglasses following behind the old man, Chu Ming's lips twitched. This kind of entourage is indeed worthy of the old man who likes to show off.

"Why did your TV station only send three people? Today is the showdown between me and Kidd, and it's being broadcast from such a luxurious airship. Aren't you being a bit too rude!"

Mizukawa was worried about how to subtly steer the conversation to this topic, but Suzuki Jirokichi just happened to bring it up. He was overjoyed inside, but on the surface he looked extremely apprehensive: "I'm really sorry, because of that incident, our station simply can't spare any staff..."

Ishimoto, who was behind him, chimed in, "Speaking of that incident, I wonder what those prisoners were doing with those bacteria..."

"Yeah, yeah, isn't it said that once you get infected with this bacteria, you're guaranteed to die?"

"And this bacteria can also be spread through droplets!"

The three of them spread panic, one after another, which frightened the three children listening nearby. They looked at each other with fear on their faces. To make matters worse, Takamichi Fujioka, who had been loitering nearby, came over and continued to scare the children, saying that children were the most susceptible to this kind of bacteria, and that once infected, they would definitely not be able to withstand it.

Takamichi Fujioka laughed heartily as he watched the children scream in fright.

Watching him leave with a bright smile, Chu Ming lowered his eyes. Smile now, or you'll never have the chance to smile again.

Ran and Sonoko watched Fujioka's departing figure, their brows furrowed in anger: "What kind of person is he? Is it fun to scare children like that?"

Seeing that the children were still a little shaken, Jirokichi Suzuki reassured them, "It's alright, don't worry. If there really is a virus spreading, then my airship is now the safest place in all of Japan, isn't it? No matter where they spread the virus in Japan, it can't possibly get here. You can play on the airship without worry!"

What a great flag...

Chu Ming looked at Suzuki Jirokichi, who spoke with great conviction. He knew nothing about the power of death. Even if there were peace doves present today, there might not be any deaths, but incidents were inevitable.

But the children didn't think that way. After being comforted, they relaxed a lot and started pulling Conan and Professor Agasa to explore the airship.

Conan figured that Chu Ming was coming on board the airship to enjoy the scenery and relax, so he brought Chu Ming along.

Although the children were still somewhat afraid of Chu Ming, they hadn't seen him make a move in a long time, and since Chu Ming hadn't really disciplined them after his harsh words to them last time, they weren't as tense when facing him as before.

Watching the children excitedly running from one side to the other, Dr. Agasa felt quite gratified: "These children are so lucky; they've already boarded an airship at such a young age."

Upon hearing Professor Agasa's words, Conan suddenly seemed to remember something, and he lowered his head and smiled.

Professor Agasa asked, somewhat puzzled, "What are you laughing at?"

Chu Ming, who had been walking lazily ahead with one hand in his pocket, turned around and glanced at Conan upon hearing this: "Judging from his smug smile, he's probably missing Ran."

As expected, Conan looked nostalgic and told the two about Ran mistaking an airship for a UFO when she was little. A smile remained on his lips, as if the scene was replaying in his mind.

Ai Haibara, who had been following at the back, now looked past the two towards the children by the window, her tone icy: "Are you showing off your dream princess?"

Conan blushed slightly: "N-I wasn't showing off... I just... I suddenly remembered it..."

Ai Haibara stood by the window, her gaze distant, and suddenly calmed down: "Actually, I also really want to ride a magical spaceship flying in the sky, to fly to the dreamland above the clouds..."

Perhaps never imagining that someone as aloof as him could be so melancholic, Conan and Professor Agasa froze on the spot, speechless for a long time.

Chu Ming looked at the small figure by the window. He thought that Ai Haibara probably also longed for dreams when she was a child, but the organization could not tolerate such naivety and innocence.

But now that she has left the organization and is living like an ordinary girl, isn't it normal for her to pursue romance?

Look at Professor Agasa and Conan, those two have absolutely no romantic sense, they're just standing there without reacting. No wonder Professor Agasa has been single for over fifty years! He still has to step in.

When Ai Haibara didn't respond for a while, she came to her senses and was about to say that she was just joking when Chu Ming nudged Professor Agasa and chimed in, "That's right, who isn't a little princess at heart?"

Dr. Agasa realized what was happening and quickly said with a smile, "Exactly! Doesn't this airship look just like a magical spaceship now?"

It doesn't seem likely. With Conan around, there's no magic ship; there's only a shipwreck.

However, a wrecked ship would make it easier for him to complete his mission. He wondered how Gin and the others were preparing; he was planning to give those little kittens a big surprise this time.

Let's offer some comfort to Ai Haibara now, otherwise, when Gin and the others board the ship, who knows if Ai Haibara will pass out due to the high alcohol concentration...

Chapter 538 Doesn't seem like a good person.

While the group was chatting, Chu Ming glanced at Kid, who was faintly following behind them. It seemed that Kid had once again discovered the answers to the security questions for Shinichi Kudo's account login.

At this moment, Ran and Sonoko came over and said that Jirokichi Suzuki would take everyone to the observation deck to see the gems.

Upon arriving at the observation deck, Jirokichi Suzuki was already demonstrating to everyone the traps he had set to catch Kid. Kogoro Mouri and Inspector Nakamori worked together to trigger every possible mechanism, all of which Kid, hiding behind a pillar, witnessed. He had overheard Shinichi and Ran's childhood anecdotes, laying the groundwork for the account theft, and now that he had seen the prepared traps, it seemed Kid was facing an open-book exam once again.

Chu Ming looked at the dazzling gemstone set against the panoramic sunroof of the airship and tilted his head to admire it.

Indeed, the beautiful gemstone looked a bit stiff on the model's hand. It would have looked even better on Vermouth. Maybe we should grant her wish and give her the gemstone to take back with her.

After everyone had finished looking at the gems, they dispersed. Conan asked Chu Ming, who was standing on the observation deck, if he wanted to go down, but Chu Ming refused, saying that he wanted to enjoy the scenery a little longer.

Conan glanced at the jewel behind him, which was completely encased in bulletproof glass, and then at the observation deck where only Chu Ming remained. Suddenly, he blinked, ran over, and tugged at Chu Ming's sleeve, signaling him to squat down.

Chu Ming did as he was told, puzzled, and then saw Conan's hand reach out towards his face: "Brother Chu Ming, you wouldn't happen to be Kid in disguise, would you? Staying up there to steal the jewels by yourself?"

Chu Ming swiftly grabbed his hand as he was about to cause trouble, rolled his eyes, and tore off a piece of his collar: "Do you want me to poke at my wound and see if it's real?"

Conan chuckled awkwardly, noticing Chu Ming's somewhat displeased expression, and quickly took a few steps back: "Hehehe, Ayumi and the others are calling me, hahaha, I'm leaving now, hahaha, Chu Ming-ge, you take good care of the gems, hahaha..."

After saying that, he turned around and darted away like a rabbit.

Chu Ming watched his figure dart out, straightened up, and slowly walked to the box containing the gems. He placed his fingertips on the outer glass cover, flipped his hand, and revealed a piece of transparent tape on his index finger with a clear fingerprint on it. It was the fingerprint he had just stuck to the cup that Suzuki Jirokichi had touched.