Detective Conan: The Literary Genius is Actually a Great Scientist

"Tiga...?"

Vodka shrank back.

This was the effect Lin Ran wanted, even behind the mask.

Chaos is the best curtain.

Ignoring Gin's murderous glare, he looked at Miyano Akemi again:

"Ma'am, it looks like you need a ride?"

"???"

Akemi Miyano's little head was filled with big question marks.

"Is...is that okay?"

Lin Ran, behind the mask, said in a light tone, "Of course, a ride is free, no cheating on anyone, young or old."

Listening to their conversation, Vodka, hiding behind the shipping container, couldn't help but whisper to Gin, "Boss, this guy's got some bad intentions!"

Gin barely suppressed the urge to shoot his own brother.

Nonsense! What kind of kind soul would drive a truck into this place?

No matter who this masked bastard is or what his purpose is, since he dares to interfere in the organization's affairs and disrupt his plans, he only has one way out: death!

However, just as he finished changing the magazine and before he could even lean out to fire, he saw the masked man who called himself "Innocent" suddenly turn around, pull out a somewhat old-looking metal flashlight from somewhere, and aim it at the cover they were hiding behind.

Then, in a slightly curious tone, he asked:

Do you believe in light?

"?"

Gin and vodka were both taken aback.

The next second—

"Bang!"

The flashlight switch was gently pressed.

Instead of the expected light, a dull bang was heard.

The flashlight suddenly spewed out a blazing flame and thick smoke, and hundreds of tiny steel balls poured out.

A strong smell of nitroglycerin instantly filled the air.

"Ugh!"

Vodka, true to his loyal sidekick, immediately shielded Gin with his imposing frame the moment the explosion rang out.

Although most of the steel balls were blocked by the cover, quite a few still hit him, making him wince in pain and almost riddled with holes.

"Tsk~"

Lin Ran casually tossed the flashlight, which had been completely destroyed after a single launch, onto the ground and shook his head.

"Sorry, sorry. This is my first time making this kind of thing. The power is still a bit weak. I didn't calculate the amount of filling and the structural strength properly."

As Gin pulled the howling vodka back into cover, Lin Ran darted back to the passenger side of the truck, grabbed a canvas backpack, and unzipped it.

Inside was a backpack full of the same type of metal flashlights.

"When I was little, I watched Ultraman Tiga and borrowed all the light, which led to a bleak future for me as an adult." Lin Ran muttered to himself as he casually grabbed two new "flashlights," "So, to prevent this from happening again, I choose..."

"Large portions, all you can eat!"

"Bang!"

"Bang bang bang!!!"

Lin Ran used both hands, each holding a "flashlight," and threw them towards Gin and the others' cover without even looking.

Someone who didn't know better would think they were setting off firecrackers for a holiday.

The barrage of steel balls and shrapnel from the explosion pinned Gin and Vodka firmly behind their bunker, preventing them from even raising their heads.

Caught up in the excitement, Lin Ran casually pulled another one out of his backpack and threw it at Miyano Akemi, who was still in a daze.

"Hey! Pretty lady, don't just stare! Want to join me? It's really relaxing!"

Akemi Miyano hurriedly caught the cold "flashlight," glanced at the figure of Ultraman Tiga in front of her—one in each hand, "firing" and discarding them while simultaneously bending down to replenish "ammunition" from his backpack—then looked down at the weapon in her own hand, and blinked her beautiful blue eyes blankly.

So... it can be done like this?

A simple, brutal sense of satisfaction replaced her previous despair.

"Bang!"

She followed Lin Ran's example, raised her flashlight, aimed it at the direction where Gin was hiding, and pressed the switch hard.

Akemi Miyano felt this was the most exhilarating moment of her life.

No need to think, no need to maneuver... just aim, press the switch, drop it, bend down to pick up the next flashlight, and aim again...

She'll also kick a man when he's down.

The organization's ace, who once instilled fear in her to the core, now didn't even dare to raise her head.

Those who frequently play FPS games should know that in this relatively cramped warehouse environment, coupled with a not-too-distant distance...

This is a simple, crude, and widespread "troll".

He is an invincible being!

"Bang! Bang bang!"

Following Lin Ran's rhythm, Miyano Akemi pulled the trigger again and again, pressing the switch.

She had never felt so...exhilarated!

Behind the bunker, Gin leaned against a metal box, his face ashen as he listened to the incessant explosions and the clanging of steel balls.

His once meticulously groomed long blond hair was now covered in dust, making him look extremely disheveled.

"Where did this madman come from...?"

Gin squeezed out a few words through clenched teeth.

When has Gin ever been treated like this?!