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

Gin narrowed his eyes, feeling like he'd been thoroughly outmaneuvered, and coldly said, "Retreat!"

Chianti acted as if he hadn't heard anything, raised his pistol and fired two shots, killing the unconscious driver. He then pointed the gun at Kazami Yuya in the back seat.

"Didn't you hear your brother say to retreat?!"

Vodka, who had already taken two steps, turned back and snatched Chianti's pistol.

Just as Chianti was about to get angry, she met Gin's cold gaze.

In Gin's view, since the mission had already failed, there was no need to waste time.

Chianti had to suppress her inner impulse and silently followed the group away.

……

Rewind to the moment when Gin and the others were shot.

Inside the escort vehicle.

The driver was unconscious due to the violent impact.

Kazami Yuya and Curaçao in the back seat were fine, just a little dizzy.

Kazami Yuya had already drawn his pistol and pointed it at Curaçao, while simultaneously taking out his phone to call the police department for help.

However, as soon as he turned on his phone, he felt a sharp pain in the back of his neck, and then everything went black.

Curacao's eyes flashed with doubt. How could this person, who was perfectly fine, suddenly collapse?

She had a rough idea that the large-scale commotion outside was related to her, but she was even more puzzled about her own identity.

Just then, Curacao heard Kitagawa Taki's voice.

"Let's go now!"

Curaçao widened her eyes slightly, looking left and right, but couldn't see Kitagawa Taki anywhere.

"Mr. Kitagawa?"

"It's me, I'll explain later."

As soon as Kitagawa Taki finished speaking, the door on the Curaçao side of the car was opened.

Curaçao initially thought Kitagawa Taki had installed a loudspeaker or something in the car, but seeing this scene, she began to doubt her own worldview.

Without hesitation, she quickly got out of the car and ran to the other side of the street.

She knew very well that if she ran away now, it would definitely not affect Kitagawa Taki and Haibara Ai.

This blame will only fall on the people who attacked the police convoy.

And just like that, Curaçao disappeared right under Gin's and the others' noses!

……

In a small alley.

Curaçao stopped in her tracks.

Kitagawa Taki's figure appeared out of thin air behind Curaçao.

He had just used the "Array" technique to become invisible and got into the passenger seat of the escort vehicle, intending to take Curaçao away while Gin was kidnapping people.

Send Gin a huge black pot as well.

Kitagawa Taki didn't expect Gin to be so unreserved this time, making such a big fuss.

However, this saves him the trouble of making Gin hate him.

"Mr. Kitagawa, what exactly happened to you...?"

Curaçao noticed Kitagawa Taki's appearance as soon as he appeared.

"Let's not talk about that now, let's get out of here first." Kitagawa Taki waved his hand, interrupting Curaçao's curiosity.

It is believed that the police will soon launch a city-wide manhunt for Curaçao.

Her features are so obvious that we must find a place to hide as soon as possible.

Kitagawa Taki took out the key he had taken from Kazami Yuya and unlocked Curaçao's handcuffs.

Then, he took out a baseball cap from his storage space and handed it to Curaçao.

"Put your hair up and wear it."

Although it doesn't have a significant effect, at least it's not as noticeable anymore.

……

Somewhere in Tokyo.

Hojo Hitomi looked at Curaçao, who was following Kitagawa Taki, and felt a little puzzled. This was the first time Kitagawa Taki had brought someone to her place.

That's right, Kitagawa Taki brought Curaçao to Hojo Hitomi's house.

Other places are not quite suitable.

Kitagawa Taki gave a slight nod, and Hojo Hitomi immediately left the room.

"You must have a lot of questions now, let me answer them one by one."

……

the other side.

After discovering that Curaçao was missing, Gin and his gang stole a car and left the scene.

In the car, Gin remained silent, but took out his phone and sent an email to Rum.

The message is simple: Curaçao has betrayed us!

Chapter 457 Sincerity is the Ultimate Weapon

Prior to this, Gin had already begun to suspect Curaçao.

Now, Gin is quite certain that Curaçao has betrayed him.

Curaçao couldn't possibly have been unaware that the organization had sent people, yet she escaped on her own and never contacted the organization again. What else could this be but betrayal?

Vodka, who was driving, tentatively asked, "Brother, what should we do now..."

"Continue to monitor the police department's movements and find Curaçao!"

Gin's face was ashen. He always believed in the principle of eliminating traitors completely when it came to dealing with them.

Better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free.

Not to mention, Curaçao tricked him badly.

"May I kill her?"

Chianti stuck out his tongue, licked his lips, and a bloodthirsty glint flashed in his eyes.

At this point, Curaçao is in a situation where she can't clear her name no matter what she does.

"Whatever," Gin said coldly.

As for traitors, all you need to do is kill them; it doesn't matter who does it.

……

Hitomi Hojo's home.

Kitagawa Taki and Curaçao sat facing each other.

"Tell me about your identity first."

Curaçao looked puzzled. Did Kitagawa Taki already know her identity?

Kitagawa Taki asked, "You probably guessed it too, the group that attacked the police department's convoy was after you, right?"

Curaçao nodded.

“They all belong to the same transnational criminal organization,” Kitagawa Taki said solemnly. “And you are one of them.”

Upon hearing Kitagawa Taki's words, Curaçao clenched her hands. Although she had already guessed, she was still somewhat surprised to receive confirmation from Kitagawa Taki.

Was I... really that kind of person?

Curaçao looked up at Kitagawa Taki and asked, "Mr. Kitagawa, may I ask how you knew I was...?"

Kitagawa Taki frankly admitted, "To be honest, I actually knew about you before I even met you."

Curaçao frowned slightly.

“I have people in that organization,” Kitagawa Taki continued. “I know you are a trusted subordinate of Rum, the organization’s second-in-command, codenamed ‘Curaçao,’ and were ordered by Rum to infiltrate the police department to steal intelligence.”

“Rum...Curaçao…”

Curaçao muttered to himself, his brow furrowed, racking his brains, but still couldn't recall his past.

Kitagawa Taki wasn't in a hurry, letting Curaçao quietly process the information.

Curaçao didn't dwell too much on her lost memories, but instead began to ponder Kitagawa Taki's purpose.

Kitagawa Taki knew she was a criminal, so why did he still help her?

What does it mean that there are people like Kitagawa Taki in that organization?

At least on the surface, Kitagawa Taki doesn't seem like a vicious and wicked guy at all.

Thinking of this, Curaçao tentatively asked, "Mr. Kitagawa, what about you and that organization...?"

Kitagawa Taki smiled and said, "We are enemies."

"Actually, after seeing that you had amnesia, I didn't know how to treat you."

"If this incident hadn't happened, I would have used you against them, and you would likely have ended up dead." Kitagawa Taki said casually.

"When we were at the office just now, your decision to follow the police officers made me change my mind."

"So? How about abandoning darkness and embracing the light?" Kitagawa Taki asked with a smile, extending his right hand at the same time.

Curaçao seemed hesitant, as she had not yet regained her memories.

She was naturally willing to accept the offer from Kitagawa Taki, but she was also worried that she might bring danger to the area again.