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

"Inspector Megure murmured."

He had a strong impression of the place name; he remembered that the former mayor of Nishitama City, Mayor Okamoto, was ousted because of Shinichi Kudo.

A year ago, Mayor Okamoto committed a traffic accident that killed a woman. He almost managed to cover it up, but Shinichi Kudo eventually exposed him.

Therefore, Mayor Okamoto stepped down.

The plan to build Nishitama City naturally failed in its infancy.

It turns out that the plan was also designed by Teiji Moriya.

This explains why Teiji Moriya hated Shinichi Kudo so much.

Inspector Megure said, "Alright, I understand. You can go now!"

This matter had nothing to do with him anymore, but he still decided to tell Shinichi Kudo what had happened, since Shinichi Kudo had helped him a lot in the past.

Chapter 101 Taki...

"What? Moriya Teiji has been murdered?"

Conan held the voice changer, his pupils slightly contracting.

On the other end of the phone, Inspector Megure briefly explained why Teiji Moriya hated him and the fact that he had been killed by the men in black the previous night.

A man in black, a tall guy, wearing sunglasses...

Listening to Inspector Megure's description, Conan couldn't help but think of the guy he had followed at the amusement park that night; the features were almost identical.

This caused even more shock in Conan's mind. If the group of men in black were standing behind Moriya Teiji, did that mean they knew he was not dead?

That's why he had Teiji Moriya challenge him, forcing him to show himself?

The only thing that reassured Conan was that the men in black definitely didn't know he had shrunk, otherwise he would have been finished long ago.

……

Unlike the terrified Conan, Kitagawa Taki was quite relaxed at the agency.

Kitagawa Taki and Haibara Ai are watching the news on the sofa, while Miyano Akemi is busy in the kitchen.

He mainly wanted to see follow-up reports about Teiji Moriya.

Unlike the lengthy reports on the bombing, the media outlets were vague about Moriya Teiji's death, seemingly unaware of the details.

How did the police manage to cover it up so well?

Kitagawa Taki thought his guess was probably right; the distillery definitely had someone inside the police force.

Therefore, the distillery must have become aware of his two acts of impersonating Gin and Vodka to commit murder.

Kitagawa Taki rubbed his chin with his fingers. He thought it would be great if the brewery sent Vermouth to Japan to investigate, since Vermouth's disguise skills were superb.

He hadn't seen Vermouth since their last meeting in New York.

Well, Sharon Vineyard as seen on TV doesn't count.

In addition, there's the matter of the Miyano sisters. It's been so long, and he hasn't noticed any action from the brewery. He couldn't possibly have forgotten about them, could he?

"Change the channel."

Ai Haibara's words interrupted Taki Kitagawa's thoughts.

Although Ai Haibara was quite curious about Teiji Moriya, she didn't intend to ask any more questions.

Kitagawa Taki had no intention of telling Ai Haibara and Akemi Miyano about his guesses. He himself was unsure, and telling them would only cause them unnecessary anxiety.

He changed the channel, and on TV was an old man issuing a challenge.

The key point is that the target of the post is none other than Kaito Kid—

Kaito Kid, the jewel you've always wanted—the Blue Miracle—is currently adorning the roof of my large museum in Shiodome. If you want it, feel free to come and steal it!

The old man's name was Suzuki Jirokichi. He was an advisor to the Suzuki Foundation and also Sonoko's uncle.

Kitagawa Taki's lips twitched. The love-hate relationship between old man Suzuki and Kid was about to begin!

"Such a grand scheme, using jewels to lure Phantom Thief Kid, no wonder it's the Suzuki Group!" Haibara chuckled, then asked, "What's the relationship between Suzuki Jirokichi and Suzuki Sonoko?"

Kitagawa Taki had heard Sonoko mention him before, "He's Sonoko's uncle, and it seems he's been traveling abroad a lot."

Ai Haibara teased, "So you're definitely going this time too, right?"

If nothing unexpected happens, Sonoko will probably ask him for help.

Kitagawa Taki smiled maliciously: "Perfect for playing with Kid."

When Ai Haibara saw Taki Kitagawa's smile, her intuition told her that Kaito Kid was about to be in trouble again.

"Why don't you just grab him? Haven't you gotten what you want from him yet?"

Ai Haibara remembered that Taki Kitagawa had said he wanted to take something from Kaito Kid.

Kitagawa Taki said in Ai Haibara's voice, "No, I've already got it."

"You..." Hearing someone speak in her own voice made Ai Haibara feel very awkward.

She hadn't expected that what Kitagawa Taki was talking about was actually Kaito Kid's voice-changing technique, and that Kitagawa Taki had just imitated it exactly.

"Stop mimicking me, it feels... weird!"

Ai Haibara said, arms crossed.

"Hahahaha!"

"So, Kaito Kid is practically my mentor, how could I possibly send him to prison! Besides, an ordinary prison wouldn't be able to hold him."

Ai Haibara pouted; she didn't believe that Taki Kitagawa considered Kaito Kid his teacher.

Just then, Kitagawa Taki's phone rang.

He picked it up and saw it was Xiaolan.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Kitagawa Taki learned that it was Kisaki Ei who wanted to invite him to dinner.

Ai Haibara teased, "I thought it was Sonoko Suzuki who needed your help. What does Ran Mouri want with you?"

"You want to have dinner with me? What, you're not jealous, are you?"

Anyway, after this incident, Ai Haibara must have seen right through him, and Taki Kitagawa no longer hides anything.

"You big idiot! Watch your place, you're my brother-in-law!"

Ai Haibara gritted her teeth, emphasizing the word "brother-in-law".

Kitagawa Taki, completely oblivious, looked pleased, "So you've finally gained Ai's approval?"

Ai Haibara snorted coldly, ignored Taki Kitagawa, and got up to go to the kitchen.

……

After saying goodbye to Akemi Miyano, Kitagawa Taki drove to the place he had arranged to meet Ran.

Ran and Eri were already waiting in their seats.

Upon seeing Kitagawa Taki arrive, the two stood up.

"Sorry to keep you waiting." Kitagawa Taki smiled. "I really didn't expect that Attorney Kisaki would be Ran's mother."

Eri Kisaki didn't reveal her identity at the coffee shop last time, so Taki Kitagawa pretended not to know.

"That's a good opportunity to get to know each other again."

Eri Kisaki gestured for Taki Kitagawa to sit down.

"Beichuan, let's order first! We can eat and chat."

Eri Kisaki didn't address him as "Mr. Kitagawa" as she had last time.

Kitagawa Taki casually ordered two dishes and handed the menu to Eri Kisaki.

Eri said gratefully, "It was all thanks to you that Ran got into trouble yesterday; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

"Of course, Ran is my good friend." As he spoke, Kitagawa Taki glanced at Ran, who looked a little uneasy across from him.

Eri Kisaki said with a hint of meaning, "No, nothing is obligatory."

For some reason, Kitagawa Taki felt a strong sense of déjà vu, like he was meeting his future mother-in-law.

Kitagawa Taki wasn't the only one who felt this way; Ran felt the same way. Eri Kisaki usually had a cold demeanor towards others, so it was rare for her to be so friendly and approachable like this.

Eri Kisaki continued, "I'm not usually around Ran, but Ran told me that you take good care of her, Kitagawa."

Kitagawa Taki waved his hand and said, "You're too kind."

The meal ended with the two talking, with Xiaolan saying very little.

Eri picked up her bag. "I have something to do. Kitagawa, could you take Ran home for me?"

Kitagawa Taki nodded. "No problem."

After seeing Eri off, Ran said softly, "Kitagawa, let's go back!"

"Is he still called Kitagawa?" Kitagawa Taki clutched his chest, looking heartbroken.

Ran understood what Kitagawa Taki meant, and her face flushed slightly as she said, "Taki..."

Chapter 102 I'm really sorry I couldn't find you.

Just as Kitagawa Taki had expected, not long after he took Ran home, he received a call for help from Sonoko.

Just hours after issuing a challenge to Kaito Kid, Jirokichi Suzuki received a message from Kaito Kid indicating that he would arrive as promised.

As always, Phantom Thief Kid arrogantly announced that he would be making his move this Saturday, April 12th, at 4 PM.

They also claimed they would scout out the terrain the night before.

P.S.: I will walk there, just as the name "Blue Miracle" suggests!

Kitagawa Taki almost laughed; Kaito Kuroba was actually using a pun.

According to Jirokichi Suzuki, the gemstones would be placed on the roof.

He wanted to see how Kaito Kuroba would walk over and steal the jewel.