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

Kitagawa Taki asked, "They didn't suspect you, did they?"

“No.” Vermouth shook her head.

Kitagawa Taki said, "That's good. I have something else to ask you. Is Bourbon one of Rum's men?"

“He’s not, he just follows Rum’s orders more often.” Vermouth’s lips curled slightly as she asked, “What, do you have some thoughts on this?”

“Indeed.” Kitagawa Taki chuckled and said, “I was thinking that maybe we could reveal Bourbon’s undercover identity to Rum. That way, Rum would most likely show up, right?”

Vermouth narrowed her eyes and pondered, "That's certainly possible, but Rum is more likely to send one of his trusted men."

"Oh?"

Vermouth said, "Curaçao and Binga are both key members of the organization."

After giving Kitagawa Taki a deep look, she continued, "Curaçao is a beauty too."

"Cough cough." Kitagawa Taki choked a little. He wasn't the type to accept anyone's offer.

"It doesn't matter if Rum and his crew are involved. As long as we get rid of them, I don't believe he'll stay put any longer."

Vermouth nodded in agreement. "Indeed, Rum is an impatient man. If two of his trusted men are taken down, he will definitely take action himself."

“Then it’s settled. I’ll keep an eye on Bourbon’s people. As soon as Rum shows up, he’s dead.” Kitagawa Taki said, “At that time, there will definitely be a huge change in the organization, which will create more opportunities for us.”

"Alright, that's enough of the chores, let's get down to business!"

Kitagawa Taki said this as he sat down next to Vermouth and pressed his finger against her.

Of all his women, Vermouth was the strongest in combat.

Vermouth didn't refuse this time, until Kitagawa Taki took the next step.

She gently pushed Kitagawa Taki away, lifted her leg and put it on his shoulder, and kicked him away in front of his puzzled gaze.

Vermouth smiled, her eyes alluring, and she shook her head, glancing towards the bathroom.

"Go wash up!"

Chapter 394 Keep the good stuff within the family

Kitagawa Taki stayed at Vermouth's house until evening.

However, he did not rush to leave, but instead took the elevator to the sixteenth floor.

Coincidentally, Yoko Okino also moved into this building.

She's just busy with work and is often not at home.

Since we're passing by, we should definitely take a look at Kitagawa Taki.

After using his divine sense to investigate, he discovered that Yoko Okino was not at home, but there was another woman present—Terumi Hoshino.

Kitagawa Taki, feeling a bit curious, used his key to open the door.

Hoshino Terumi was practicing yoga on her yoga mat when she heard the door open. Without thinking, she said without turning her head, "Yoko, why are you back so early?"

Kitagawa Taki changed into the shoes that Okino Yoko had prepared for him, went into the house, and watched quietly without making a sound.

Hoshino Terumi was wearing revealing yoga clothes. She was a little surprised that Okino Yoko wasn't responding, so she stopped her movements, turned her head, and saw Kitagawa Taki. Her heart skipped a beat.

"Mr. Kitagawa, it's you!?"

"Miss Terumi, just pretend I wasn't here," Kitagawa Taki said with a smile. "Please continue."

Hoshino Terumi choked. How could she possibly pretend that Kitagawa Taki didn't exist?

The thought that Kitagawa Taki had seen her just now made her feel a little embarrassed.

“Yoko said she was a little scared living alone, so she asked me to come and keep her company,” Hoshino Terumi explained, trying to appear as usual. “She went to film a movie and shouldn’t be back until tonight.”

Actually, this story begins a few days ago.

Terumi Hoshino is the lead actress in a detective drama, where she plays a female detective. The drama is an episodic series.

Yoko Okino happens to play the female lead in one of the cases.

During filming, Yoko Okino accidentally discovered a photo of Taki Kitagawa that Terumi Hoshino had tucked into her notebook. It was a photo of Taki Kitagawa during an interview.

Recalling what Hoshino Terumi had said before, Okino Yoko was certain that the person in her heart was Kitagawa Taki.

Her initial reaction was that she felt a little uncomfortable, but when she remembered that Hoshino Terumi had said that she would only watch Kitagawa Taki from afar, that discomfort disappeared.

After thinking about it all night, Yoko Okino instead invited Terumi Hoshino to stay at her house. The house was big enough for two people.

She felt that she could hardly compete with other women on her own. Since Hoshino Terumi also liked Kitagawa Taki, she figured she might as well let them be together.

Hoshino Terumi had no reason to doubt Okino Yoko, and was unaware that she had been dragged onto a pirate ship by Okino Yoko.

"I see." Kitagawa Taki nodded and said, "Did I scare you just now?"

"No." Hoshino Terumi wasn't afraid; she was more embarrassed.

"Then you keep practicing, I'm leaving now."

After saying goodbye, Kitagawa Taki left.

Hoshino Terumi breathed a sigh of relief, but was also a little disappointed. She really wanted to spend more time with Kitagawa Taki.

……

Kitagawa Exorcism Office.

The day was almost over when Kitagawa Taki finally started working.

Just as he was focused on handling the case, there was a knock on the door.

"Please come in!"

The person who arrived was none other than Amuro Tooru from the Polo Cafe across the street.

“It’s Mr. Amuro!” Kitagawa Taki gestured, “Please have a seat!”

Amuro Tooru pulled up a chair and sat down facing Kitagawa Taki, saying directly, "Mr. Kitagawa, you should know my background from Vermouth, right?"

Kitagawa Taki stopped beating around the bush and said, "Alright, Mr. Bourbon, did you come to see me for something?"

"I've discovered something interesting, Mr. Kitagawa, you must know about it."

Amuro Tooru smiled and took a stack of photos out of his pocket.

The image above is none other than the Miyano sisters!

Kitagawa Taki narrowed his eyes and chuckled, "Are you threatening me?"

Amuro Tooru accurately caught Kitagawa Taki's fleeting murderous intent, and his heart trembled slightly. He had come here today specifically to test Kitagawa Taki.

His smile remained unchanged as he raised his hands and said, "I didn't mean that. I didn't hand these things over to the organization."

His original plan was to capture Shiho Miyano and hand her over to the organization in order to elevate his status within it.

He believed that the organization still needed Shiho Miyano and would not harm her life.

As for Akemi Miyano, she is just an outer member of the organization, and even if she is captured, it will not be of great merit.

After carefully investigating the two women around Kitagawa Taki, he discovered Miyano Akemi's true identity.

He was quite surprised by Shiho Miyano's shrinking.

"Oh?" Kitagawa Taki asked, "Then what do you want?"

He still has a use for Amuro Tooru.

The plan was finalized in the morning, and he didn't want it to be gone by the afternoon.

Amuro Tooru's smile faded, and he said in a deep voice, "Akai Shuichi, Mr. Kitagawa, have you heard of this name?"

Kitagawa Taki casually replied, "Of course, he also came to see me."

"What?" Amuro Tooru exclaimed in surprise.

Kitagawa Taki sneered, "Back then, he infiltrated the organization by using Akemi's connections, which implicated her. Not only did he not offer any help, but he also came knocking on her door afterward."

Amuro Tooru sneered and said, "That's just how he is!"

Kitagawa Taki's heart skipped a beat; he knew about the feud between Amuro Tooru and Akai Shuichi.

Letting the two of them fight like the snipe and the clam seems like a pretty good idea.

“In that case, Mr. Kitagawa, we have a common enemy. Perhaps we can cooperate?” Amuro Tooru extended an olive branch.

Kitagawa Taki shrugged: "Do you think I dare to go against the FBI?"

"So what if it's the FBI? This isn't America!" After expressing his disdain for the FBI, Amuro Tooru slowly added, "I trust Vermouth's judgment."

He knew that Shuichi Akai and his group were in Japan, and he would never allow these guys to run rampant on the land he loved!

Seeing that Kitagawa Taki remained unmoved, Amuro Tooru continued, "Vermouth's mission will soon be handed over to me, and I will help you cover it up then."

"Great, it's a pleasure doing business with you!"

Kitagawa Taki stood up and extended his hand to Amuro Tooru.

Amuro Tooru shook hands with Kitagawa Taki and said, "If Akai Shuichi comes looking for Miyano Akemi again, please let me know, Mr. Kitagawa!"

This was a personal feud between him and Shuichi Akai, and he didn't want to involve the National Police Agency.

That would likely escalate into a conflict between the Japanese Public Security Bureau and the FBI, which is not what he wants to see.

Therefore, he never used the police department's resources to investigate Shuichi Akai's whereabouts.

"no problem."

Despite saying that, Kitagawa Taki didn't think that Akai Shuichi would come knocking on his door again.

However, finding Shuichi Akai would be easy for him.

Let's use Amuro Tooru first, then we'll talk about it.

Chapter 395 The Legend of Nue

the next morning.

"Buried gold?"