Solving cases with Detective Conan's science? No, I'm a cultivator!

Kitagawa Taki shook his head with amusement. This kid is really competitive!

Then, he carried Takamichi Fujioka down from the roof of the observation deck.

Kitagawa Taki glanced around; Mizunashi Rena and the two robbers were gone.

Ok?

Kitagawa Taki's gaze fell on the display case—the gemstone was gone, replaced by a card of Kid.

It says: "I'll take the gem." — Phantom Thief Kid

Good grief, he's been tricked by Kidd.

It must have been that kid Kid who launched a surprise attack and stole the jewel while he was dealing with Fujioka Takamichi.

Kitagawa Taki thought to himself, "Next time I'll definitely teach this kid a lesson and teach him a good one."

……

restaurant.

Kitagawa Taki returned carrying Fujioka Takamichi, and all the other surviving robbers were tied up.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Kitagawa Taki return safe and sound.

Suzuki Jirokichi laughed loudly, "Now the matter is finally resolved!"

"Damn it, we've already missed the time Kidd announced." Nakamori Ginzo glanced at his watch and said to his subordinates, "You guys come with me to the observation deck quickly."

Kitagawa Taki stopped him, saying, "There's no need to go. Kid has already stolen the jewel."

Suzuki Jirokichi's expression changed drastically. "What?"

Nakamori Ginzo said angrily, "That damned Kid stole the jewel while we were dealing with the Red Siamese Cat!"

Kitagawa Taki glanced at him and laughed, "Inspector Nakamori, next time I'll definitely bring Kid to you by the rope."

I wonder what Kaito Kuroba's expression will be like then?

“Uh…” Nakamori Ginzo felt that getting a bargain like this was pretty good, but he still wanted to catch that guy himself.

Chapter 183 You Have a Real Eye for People

Underground bar.

Rena Mizunashi was sitting opposite Gin and Vodka.

Gin asked coldly, "Kil, tell me, what happened?"

Rena Mizunashi said, "I was discovered at the time, so it was difficult for me to take action."

Her purpose in coming here is to find the Phantom Thief Kid.

These past few days, she and Gin haven't been able to find any useful information about the mysterious person. The mysterious person seems to appear and disappear suddenly, appearing and disappearing like a ghost.

Just then, Vodka suggested that Phantom Thief Kid might be the mysterious man.

Kaito Kid is a well-known master of disguise, and his return coincides with the appearance of the mysterious man.

Gin believed this possibility existed, so he sent Rena Mizunashi to infiltrate the airship and capture Kaito Kid.

Vodka asked, "Who is it?"

Rena Mizunashi replied, "Taki Kitagawa, an exorcist, was the one who dealt with the group of hijackers who had taken over the airship."

"Exorcists?" Gin sneered; he didn't believe in such things at all.

He didn't even recall hearing that name before in the Miyano Akemi incident.

Vodka added, "He's a man. You can kill him and then proceed with your plan."

Rena Mizunashi's expression remained unchanged: "I'm not entirely confident. If I fail, I won't be able to use this identity anymore."

Gin didn't say anything; Rena Mizunashi's current identity was still quite useful.

Vodka looked at Gin and said, "Big brother, Phantom Thief Kid is very active, so we have plenty of opportunities."

……

Kitagawa Exorcism Office.

Kitagawa Taki is on the phone with Inspector Megure.

According to Inspector Megure, Nara Prefectural Police officer Takeshi Kazuno ran into the group of thieves disguised as police officers at Gofukuji Temple.

They took control of everyone right then and there.

An investigation revealed that these individuals were a mercenary group led by Takamichi Fujioka, and not red Siamese cats.

The name was used only because the red Siamese cat is somewhat famous.

"Brother Kitagawa, we owe you a lot this time! Otherwise, the loss of those Buddha statues would have been a major incident!"

It was clear that Inspector Megure was in a good mood.

After all, this was a great achievement, not only solving the case of the bombing of the research institute, but also successfully preventing the theft of the Buddha statue.

"Not at all, it's all thanks to the swift action of your police force!" Kitagawa Taki said with a smile.

Finally, after some polite conversation, Kitagawa Taki hung up the phone.

Just then, Sonoko sent a message.

Sonoko: Taki, Uncle Jirokichi is very interested in the golden barrier that helped Ran take the bullet, and he keeps asking me about it. I told him about the Golden Light Talisman, and now he really wants to ask for a few Golden Light Talismans.

Kitagawa Taki: No problem.

Sonoko: Taki, thank you, mua~

Kitagawa Taki: (With a mischievous grin) A kiss isn't enough, you know what I told you last time...

Sonoko: (blushing) I've already bought it, I'll wear it for you next time...

Kitagawa Taki: (Thumbs up)

After finishing flirting with the garden, Kitagawa Taki put away his phone.

"Your smile was so lewd just now."

Ai Haibara crossed her arms and said disdainfully.

"Really? Akemi, did I look creepy just now?" Kitagawa Taki asked Miyano Akemi, pointing at his face.

Akemi Miyano laughed and said, "No, Taki-kun is also very handsome when he smiles."

"Huh~" Ai Haibara shook her head. She felt that her older sister seemed a bit carefree.

Kitagawa Taki must have been flirting with another woman just now, and her sister didn't even react.

“By the way, Vermouth has already contacted me,” Kitagawa Taki said. “She should know that I went to participate in the maiden flight of the airship, and she called me as soon as she got back.”

Ai Haibara asked seriously, "She asked you to meet her?"

Kitagawa Taki nodded. "Okay, I'll go this afternoon."

Miyano Akemi said, "Then Taki-kun should be careful."

……

in the afternoon.

The Vermouth family.

Vermouth surprisingly wore her hair in braids today, which, combined with her cool and aloof appearance, gave her a unique charm.

"What? Is my hairstyle not suitable?"

Vermouth noticed Kitagawa Taki's gaze and gently flicked her braid.

Kitagawa Taki laughed and said, "No, it suits you perfectly, it's very beautiful."

Vermouth gestured toward the liquor cabinet and asked deliberately, "Heh heh, how about a Vermouth?"

Kitagawa Taki didn't feel embarrassed at all. "I'll let it go this time. Next time I want to try drinking it in a different way."

"Oh?" Vermouth raised an eyebrow.

Kitagawa Taki simply smiled and didn't say anything.

Vermouth didn't dwell on the matter and instead said, "Mr. Kitagawa, you hid it very well! If I hadn't run into Sherry by chance, I don't know how long you would have kept it from me."

She's investigated Kitagawa Taki thoroughly these past few days, confirming that not only Sherry, but also Miyano Akemi are at Kitagawa Taki's house.

Kitagawa Taki thought to himself, "We're all the same, so let's not judge each other."

"I'm curious, how did you recognize Sherry when she was little? Did you see what she looked like as a child?" Kitagawa Taki asked instead of responding to Vermouth's question.

Vermouth didn't hide anything, saying, "I haven't seen it, but other people have."

"Who?" Kitagawa Taki asked, feigning ignorance.

Vermouth said, "Don't worry, he's dead."

Pisco, you deserved to die!

Kitagawa Taki silently mourned for Pisco for three seconds.

"How does the Miyano sisters taste?" Vermouth asked Kitagawa Taki with a mocking expression.

Kitagawa Taki asked sternly, "What kind of person do you take me for?"

Ai Haibara is so young, it's really too cruel.

Let's wait until she's older before we talk about it.

Vermouth looked incredulous. "Heh, I can't think of any reason why you would want to save them."

Sister Bei, you have a great eye for people.

While he thought this in his heart, Kitagawa Taki would never show it on his face.

Kitagawa Taki shrugged. "It was just a coincidence."

Click~

Vermouth lit a cigarette for herself. "By the way, how did you find Sherry in such a short time?"