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"He's really strange; he seems quite obsessed with Shinichi Kudo!"

Kitagawa Taki stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and said, "Could it be that they're looking for revenge against Shinichi Kudo?"

Chapter 92 The Bomb on the East Capital Ring Road

"You know, Shinichi Kudo really does make it easy for him to offend people."

Kitagawa Taki thought about it more and more and it seemed very likely. If someone wanted to contact him for a request, why would they need to go through all this trouble?

Ai Haibara rolled her eyes at Taki Kitagawa; his focus was even more peculiar than hers.

“However, no matter how strange he is, it has nothing to do with us,” Ai Haibara said, taking a sip of tea.

Kitagawa Taki nodded.

……

a few days later.

Kitagawa Taki had long forgotten about Tuesday's tea party.

Kitagawa Taki and Miyano Akemi are watching TV, while Haibara Ai is not at home; she has gone to the city library.

"According to reliable sources, a batch of explosives containing ammonium nitrate stored in the Dongyang gunpowder depot was stolen the day before yesterday. The police have deployed a large number of officers to search for the stolen goods."

The news is being broadcast on television.

Explosives? It seems Beika Town is in for another disaster.

"Breaking news! Two hours ago, an explosion occurred at Tsugawa Green Park, followed shortly by another explosion outside the highway. It is alleged that a teenager named Conan Edogawa moved the explosives from a residential area to the park. Police claim that the series of explosions is likely related to the stolen explosives..."

Conan? This kid's really going all out this time!

at the same time.

Mihana Hospital.

Conan, who was affected by the explosion, had only just woken up a short while ago.

Professor Agasa, Kogoro Mouri, and Inspector Megure were standing guard nearby.

Xiaolan wasn't there; she was shopping with Yuanzi.

He told Shinichi Kudo about the mysterious person who had contacted him.

After listening, Inspector Megure analyzed, "I see. This mysterious person is very likely targeting Brother Kudo."

Kogoro Mouri's lips twitched, as if he was about to explode: "So where exactly is that brat now?"

Conan is staying at his house, so he can't escape responsibility if something happens.

Professor Agasa explained, "Shinichi had other things to do, so he asked Conan for help."

"How could someone be like this? Entrusting such a dangerous task to a child! I hope I never see him again!"

Kogoro Mouri clenched his fist as he spoke.

Conan broke out in a cold sweat. What if he met Kogoro Mouri again as Shinichi Kudo? Would he get beaten up?

"In any case, that mysterious person will probably make that call again."

Inspector Megure looked at the phone on Conan's bedside table. He was very worried because the amount of explosives stolen from the gunpowder depot was more than just this.

Conan, still feeling a bit of a headache, asked, "Inspector Megure, have you figured out what type of bomb it is?"

Inspector Megure said in a deep voice, "The one in the green park was an impact bomb with a detonator installed, and the one just now was a time bomb with a timer attached. What they have in common is that they are both plastic bombs."

Conan thought to himself, "Just as I expected."

Just then, Conan's phone rang.

Inspector Megure and Kogoro Mouri perked up; this was very likely a call from a mysterious person.

"Conan, turn on the speaker!" Inspector Megure instructed.

Conan nodded and answered the phone, "Hello."

A voice, clearly altered with a voice changer, came from the phone: "I can't believe you actually found that bomb. But I'm not in the mood to waste time with a brat like you. Get Shinichi Kudo out here right now!"

Kogoro Mouri leaned closer and shouted, "Shinichi Kudo isn't here, so I, Kogoro Mouri, will deal with you!"

"Forget it, if Shinichi Kudo doesn't show up, he'll regret it later." The voice sneered, then continued, "Listen up, great detective, I'll only say this once: I've planted five bombs on the Tokyo Loop Line."

Upon hearing the mysterious man's words, Inspector Megure's eyes widened. There were so many trains on the Tokyo Loop Line, and the flow of people was huge. If an explosion occurred, the consequences would be unimaginable.

“Starting at 4 p.m., if the trains on the loop line are traveling at less than 60 kilometers per hour, those bombs will explode. In addition, if you do not dismantle them before sunset, they will also explode.”

"Here's a hint: the bomb is planted at point X on the East Capital Ring Line."

After saying that, the mysterious man hung up the phone.

Conan felt heavy-hearted. This mysterious person either wanted to challenge him, the famous high school detective, or had a grudge against him.

The mysterious man's words, "If Shinichi Kudo doesn't show up, he'll regret it later," bothered him greatly.

What exactly does the mysterious person mean? Judging from the two bombings so far, the mysterious person has not targeted Shinichi Kudo for revenge.

"Is there really a bomb on the Tokyo Loop Line?" Kogoro Mouri asked with some doubt.

Inspector Megure said, "Whether it's true or not, we have to take it seriously, and judging from the previous explosions, it's most likely true."

Kogoro Mouri glanced at the time; it was already 3:50. "But if we stop the train now, there's simply not enough time to evacuate the crowd."

"I need to contact headquarters right away." With that, Inspector Megure took out his phone.

He informed the General Administration about the bomb and asked them to contact the Eastern Railway Dispatch Center to instruct trains in operation not to travel at speeds below 60 kilometers per hour.

Furthermore, trams stopped at the station should be started immediately, and trams that are about to arrive at the station should pass through the station without stopping.

After doing all this, Inspector Megure breathed a sigh of relief.

"These bombs shouldn't be detonated for now, but what exactly did the mysterious person mean by their hint?"

Kogoro Mori had a sudden inspiration: "I know! They must be under the seats or on the wire mesh. The five bombs must be planted in those places."

Inspector Megure countered, "If that's the case, isn't it also possible that it's under the car body?"

Kogoro Mouri was deflated again.

Inspector Megure said, "I'm going to the dispatch center now. You can come with me, Mori."

Conan, still injured, had to stay in the hospital ward.

……

After half an hour.

The unusual features of the East Metropolitan Ring Line quickly attracted public attention.

Multiple media outlets rushed to report on the incident, but due to the police's tight control over the news, the outside world remains unclear about the matter.

Kitagawa Exorcism Office.

"Why hasn't Ai come back yet?"

Akemi Miyano was a little worried. It was already 4:30, and Ai Haibara had said she would be back around 4:00 when she left.

Kitagawa Taki said, "Let's make a call and ask!"

So, Akemi Miyano dialed Ai Haibara's number.

I learned from the phone call that Ai Haibara was still on the Toto Loop Line train. Apparently, there was an unexpected accident, so the train did not stop at Beika Station.

"An unexpected incident?"

Upon hearing this, Kitagawa Taki turned on the television; the news was reporting on the unusual situation on the Toto Loop Line—

"In response, the Tokyo Metropolitan Railway and the Metropolitan Police Department only stated that an emergency had occurred, and made no other statements..."

Miyano Akemi looked anxious. "Taki-kun, what's going on?"

"I'll call and ask."

Chapter 93 Between the Rails

Dongdu Railway Dispatch Center.

"There are currently 21 trains in operation, and we have arranged for the train conductors to conduct a thorough inspection of all areas of the trains."

Stationmaster Sakaguchi explained the current situation to Inspector Megure and Kogoro Mouri.

Inspector Megure stated, "Our police force is checking the exterior of the train using cameras along the route."

"Where could the bomb be?" Kogoro Mori pondered deeply, but to no avail.

"Where did Kudo go at such a crucial moment?"

Inspector Megure was somewhat frustrated. These bombings were clearly related to Shinichi Kudo, but the guy in question hadn't shown up at all.

Just then, Inspector Megure's phone rang.

"Hello, this is Inspector Megure."

It was Kitagawa Taki on the other end of the phone. He felt that Inspector Megure, as an insider at the Metropolitan Police Department, must know something.

Kitagawa Taki cut to the chase: "Inspector Megure, it's me, Kitagawa Taki. I'd like to ask what exactly happened on the Toto Loop Line?"

"It's Kitagawa, my brother!" Inspector Megure slapped his forehead. How could he have forgotten about Kitagawa Taki!

"In fact, a bomb was planted on the East Capital Ring Road..."

Inspector Megure recounted the whole story in detail.

"bomb?"

Kitagawa Taki felt a chill run down his spine. If there really was a bomb, the Golden Light Talisman wouldn't be enough to stop it!

Inspector Megure asked urgently, "Brother Kitagawa, can you deduce what the mysterious man meant by 'XX of X'?"

Kitagawa Taki didn't respond, but instead asked, "Where do you think the bomb should be?"

"us?"

"Correct."