Detective Conan: Becoming a Zaibatsu - Starting with Joining the Winery

The more Lin Mo thought, the brighter his eyes became.

He glanced at Shinichi Kudo at his feet, a hint of mockery in his eyes. This guy who had pursued justice his whole life had no idea that justice also had a price.

Oh well!

What does this have to do with me?

He yawned, then immediately left and took a taxi home.

In the evening, half past ten.

Lin Mo got out of the taxi and waited quietly for it to leave before walking into the alley to end his transformation. He then leisurely turned into two alleys and finally arrived at his own store.

Just so happens...

He saw Ran looking anxious, heading towards the Kudo residence.

Perhaps because Xiaolan was too anxious, or perhaps because it was too dark at night, Xiaolan did not see Lin Mo passing by.

And, in response to this.

Lin Mo didn't stop Xiao Lan, nor did he step forward to express his concern, too lazy to use this opportunity to get involved in the plot.

Just like he had told Sonoko before, Ran is indeed a nice girl, but she and Shinichi Kudo are a couple that are hard to break up, and he was too lazy to waste time on that.

There are too many beautiful women in this world, and many with good personalities too. He doesn't have any romantic feelings for Xiaolan.

As for—schemes and tricks?

No need!

There are only three main reasons why he chose to contact the main characters.

First, their residences are close by.

If you hide too much from the main characters, it will be easy for them to notice that something is wrong.

Second, to gather intelligence.

Based on the actions of the main characters and their understanding of the original series, one can guess how far the main characters will go.

In this way, he can devise plans and use the main characters to complete his schemes!

Third, relax.

Even Lin Mo had to admit that participating in various activities with the main characters, even occasional crime-solving activities, could slightly relieve his tension.

It's no wonder that the various big names in the original work, from Bourbon and Furuya Rei to Akai Shuichi and Vermouth, would occasionally choose to join in solving the case.

Everyone is usually very tired, and their nerves are extremely tense.

Solving cases and traveling with the main characters is a great way to relax, as you don't have to worry about anything or even think too much.

and so.

Lin Mo watched Xiao Lan leave quietly before heading towards the third floor of his house.

Anyway, the case the main characters encounter tonight is minor, and I won't get any benefit from joining. Besides, I'm already feeling a bit tired today, so I'd better go home and get some rest.

but……

The moment he reached the third floor, he froze on the spot.

The lights in the house were on.

Moreover, thanks to his basic ninja skills, even without his ability to sense ninjutsu, he could detect footsteps inside the room.

Thief? Enemy?

impossible!

Whether someone is trying to steal something or an enemy is planning an ambush, they wouldn't leave the lights on and act so carelessly.

Although he couldn't figure it out for the time being, Lin Mo still became wary.

His eyes narrowed slightly, and a hint of murderous intent appeared.

but.

When he carefully unlocked the door with the wire and entered the living room, he was stunned for a moment when he saw the person sitting on the tatami mat.

Akemi Miyano?

Why is this woman in her own home?

"Lin Mojun, you're back?"

"I've already prepared dinner. I'll go heat it up for you right away."

Upon seeing Lin Mo suddenly appear, Miyano Akemi was taken aback at first, then quickly got up to prepare the meal.

Lin Mo stopped her, his tone quite serious: "What are you doing here?"

At this moment, Akemi Miyano's face was full of sorrow, and her brows were always etched with an inescapable sadness.

Truly—I feel pity for him!

If it were an ordinary woman, Lin Mo might not mind taking in a bed warmer.

Akemi Miyano?

Pull it down!

This woman is a walking troublemaker, obsessed with taking her sister away from the organization, and even has an ambiguous relationship with Shuichi Akai.

Lin Mo isn't an undercover agent; he genuinely wants to build a career within the organization!

He was only thinking about climbing the ranks, preparing to leverage the organization's influence on one hand, and secretly building his own power on the other.

To put it bluntly—it's a backdoor listing!

He didn't want to arouse Gin's suspicion because of Miyano Akemi. Even though Miyano Akemi was a beautiful woman, Lin Mo had no intention of provoking her.

"Gin arranged it!"

Akemi Miyano knelt down and spoke in a helpless tone.

She didn't want to either!

Looking at Lin Mo in front of her, she couldn't help but feel angry.

He had been planning to take his sister away from the organization and had almost finished preparing. In a few days, he was going to confront Gin.

She never expected to run into a bastard like Lin Mo, who tracked her down and found Gin, completely disrupting her original plans.

Gin is in a bad mood right now, so she doesn't dare to bring this up easily!

This whole thing was already enough to annoy her, and she cursed in her heart that this damn bastard should just die.

But, unfortunately.

Lin Mo not only survived, but even became a codenamed member.

What's even more frustrating is that Gin has issued a mission: she will have to live with Lin Mo from now on; on the surface, she will serve Lin Mo daily, but in reality, she will act as a surveillance officer.

It is clear.

Even though Lin Mo has temporarily obtained the organization's codename, Gin still clearly doesn't trust him much because of the bizarre way he joined the organization.

"Surveillance?"

"Understood!"

"But you... oh well, never mind!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo instantly understood.

But why not assign someone to monitor them?

This woman has always wanted to leave the organization, but what if she gets covered in blood when she's courting death?

But there was nothing we could do!

As a newcomer to the organization, I have no human rights!

the other side.

Miyano Akemi, who was already unhappy, couldn't hold back any longer and slammed her hand on the table after hearing Lin Mo's words.

"Lin Mo, that's enough! Do you think I wanted this?"

"I really can't understand someone like you. You have enviable freedom, so why do you insist on desperately trying to squeeze into the organization?"

"I can see that you are different from the Great Khan."

"You're not an undercover agent, nor are you a purely bad person."

"Why?!"

At this point, Akemi Miyano almost burst into tears.

She dreamed of escaping the organization, so she couldn't understand why someone like Lin Mo, who was a free person whom she and her sister envied, would try so hard to join the organization.

The problem is that you not only actively sought death, but you also made yourself the weak point.

How wronged I am!

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo scoffed and said calmly, "Are you trying to make me laugh? Who in this world can truly be free?"

"What do you mean?" Miyano Akemi didn't understand.

Lin Mo didn't know what to say to this naive and innocent girl.

no way!

This woman is so well protected by her younger sister, Shiho Miyano!

After a soft sigh, he said with emotion.

"The freedom you speak of is nothing more than jumping from one cage into another!"

Why join the organization?

"I, Lin Mo, am an unregistered person. If I don't join the organization, I won't even be able to get a proper identity, let alone qualify to work like a beast of burden."

"Since I'm going to be someone's slave anyway, and the organization offers such good benefits, why wouldn't I join?"

"The base annual salary is 2000 million, not to mention the housing and car provided, there are also bonuses for carrying out tasks."

"I absolutely love the organization!"