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

The US's PMC license?

Upon hearing Yusaku Kudo's offer, Lin Mo froze on the spot.

This thing...

Whether the organization can get it is unclear, but he himself certainly doesn't have that ability.

The so-called PMC license is just a general term. It is a complex system consisting of various licenses and qualifications, and the classification is so complicated that it can be a headache.

Simply put, it's divided into three levels!

Basic PMC companies only need to obtain authorization from the state government, but they can only operate within the territory of the US state.

The next level is the federal operating license, which allows you to operate across state lines, but this requires authorization from the Department of Defense (DOD).

However, these two modes are of little use to Lin Mo!

Since his business doesn't involve the US mainland in the short term, the only thing useful to him is the highest level, the third tier, which means having the highest level of overseas business authorization.

To obtain this level of permission, authorization from both the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State (DOS) is required.

PMC...

Private military company!

He can legally provide basic security and logistical services, and secondly, advanced military and operational support. Therefore, as long as he can obtain this level of authorization, he can have a legitimate armed force.

This is also the point that Lin Mo values ​​most!

The organization's current armed forces can basically only be used covertly; there's no way to make them public.

But if we can get this license, the situation will be completely different.

Not to mention basic firearms and ammunition, even large combat equipment such as armed helicopters and armored vehicles can be legally owned openly. Not only can they openly recruit various special operations personnel, but they can also participate in security, logistics, training, and even direct overseas operations.

Whether this business is profitable or not is another matter, but at least owning such a company is equivalent to having a legal armed force to protect one's private property.

More importantly, there are American troops stationed on this island nation!

Therefore, by possessing a PMC license from the United States, one's industries in the island nation will receive maximum protection.

"Mr. Kudo, I'm very interested."

"However, you should know very well that continental and federal authorizations are useless; I need the highest level of overseas authorization."

Are you sure you can get it?

"and……"

"This deal is not equitable. The intelligence you need is not enough to exchange for this license."

"So, Mr. Kudo, what exactly do you want?"

Lin Mo's eyes narrowed slightly, and his nerves began to tighten.

In a short time.

He felt he couldn't quite understand the Kudo family anymore.

Damn it.

Is this something that ordinary people can obtain?

Even small conglomerates in the United States are not qualified to get involved in business of this level. How could Kudo Yusaku, a lousy novelist, possibly have access to such a powerful circle of influence?

Wait, something's not right!

Lin Mo suddenly thought of many things. In the original work, Kudo Yusaku and Yukiko also went to Teitan Academy when they were young, otherwise Shinichi would not have become friends with Sonoko and Ran.

Secondly...

This guy is related to the Kuroba family, who seem to live abroad and are doing quite well.

At last.

The development of Drug A is based on the standards of the organization boss, Karasuma Renya, so its effectiveness is likely related to the Karasuma family. Many people believed that Karasuma Renya, Kuroba, Akai, Kudo, and even Vermouth had some blood connection in their past lives.

Judging from Kudo Yusaku's current performance, the Kudo family is quite extraordinary!

You can actually trade this kind of thing?

Therefore, from this perspective, Yusaku Kudo is by no means a simple novelist; there may be other hidden things behind him.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Just as Lin Mo was pondering, Kudo Yusaku also put down his teacup.

"first……"

"My child Shinichi's safety is the most important thing; that's priceless to me."

"Secondly, I also have conditions!"

"There's no need to invest or anything like that. I don't think this company has much potential for future profits."

"However, once this company is established, I need certain command authority."

"Of course."

"I won't put Mr. Lin Mo in a difficult position. As long as the safety of me, Yukiko, and Shinichi is guaranteed, that will be enough."

"The license includes permission to operate overseas; I can assure you of that."

Listening to Kudo Yusaku's words, Lin Mo fell into deep thought.

I have to say...

The pancake was so big and smelled so good that he really wanted to eat it in one bite!

but.

He remained outwardly calm and kept reminding himself to stay calm, as he needed to think things through carefully, otherwise he might fall into a trap at any time.

After a moment's thought, Lin Mo spoke.

"not enough!"

Give me a reason, a reason that can convince me.

"This has gone far beyond the scope of a transaction; it has even reached the level of cooperation."

"If you want to cooperate with me, you'd better explain things clearly."

Otherwise, I'm sorry!

"This stuff smells delicious, but I can't work with you!"

Lin Mo spoke very directly, while maintaining maximum restraint.

Yes!

There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Even if there were, Lin Mo wouldn't believe it. You're so sure that a free lunch will fall right on your head.

and so.

If Kudo Yusaku cannot make his point clear, then he would rather give up this tempting offer.

After all, even without this thing, he was confident he could protect himself.

This is not a necessity!

Kudo Yusaku was taken aback upon hearing this, not expecting Lin Mo to have such composure.

Of course, seeing this, Kudo Yusaku began to think more highly of Lin Mo. After all, if an ordinary person heard about such a good thing, even if they knew there might be a trap hidden in it, they would probably still rush in at all costs.

after all……

Such opportunities are so rare, you might only encounter one in your entire life!

Seeing Lin Mo's composure, he felt even more that it was worth taking the gamble.

Thinking of this, he took a deep breath before speaking in a heavy tone.

"The reason? Okay!"

"First of all, Mr. Lin Mo, don't think too highly of the Kudo family. Our family is not some hidden tycoon. I am just a writer of detective novels, and Yukiko is just a retired movie star."

"I only have this one opportunity because of my family's ancestors!"

"But how to use it, I've thought about it my whole life, and I still haven't figured it out."

"This opportunity could lead to a PMC license, a job at a large company, or even another chance..."

"This is our family's trump card, although we can only use it once."

"But, similarly."

"I may be able to get what I want, but I don't have the ability to keep it."

"If I cooperate with the strong, I will be swallowed up and completely eliminated."

"There's no point in cooperating with the weak!"

"Although I've only just met Mr. Lin Mo, I admire your character. Even though Shinichi is your rival, I never considered using special means to get rid of him..."

"You're clearly capable; you don't even need to lift a finger."

"As long as the news that Conan is Shinichi spreads, that idiot Shinichi will automatically be eliminated."

"So I think it's time to use it!"

"Your abilities aren't very strong, otherwise you wouldn't have been hiding here, and even risen to prominence with the help of the Suzuki family."

"Your abilities are not weak either. Judging from your speech, you have the ability to protect this thing."

"Your character is decent, and my requirements aren't high."

"I don't want equity, I don't want profit sharing."

"A commander's authority, and it should only be used when family members are in danger."

Opportunities are hard to come by.

"If I miss out on Mr. Lin Mo, I'm not sure if I'll ever have the chance to meet such a good partner as you again."

"Of course."

"That's the main reason, and the secondary reason is that I have no other bargaining chips to exchange for information about Mr. Lin Mo."

"So, after considering everything, I've decided to take the gamble!"

"Does Mr. Lin Mo accept this reason?"