Detective Conan: The Ultimate Growth Space

“Under these circumstances, it would have been impossible for them to bring such a large number of firearms onto the ship without an inside contact,” Ayako Suzuki added.

“Not only are there guns, but I’m also worried about explosives. What would they keep us alive after the robbery? Only if we are all dead can their identities be kept secret. After all, there are many wealthy people on the ship. If these people are allowed to live, they will definitely seek revenge. And they are all rich people. They don’t need to lift a finger. As long as a bounty is offered, many people will definitely do it for them,” Zhiyong explained.

“We need to call the police first, but the ship is already in international waters, and there’s no cell phone signal on board. The only way to contact the outside world is through the ship’s equipment, but that will alert the crew. However, we don’t know who the mole is. What are we going to do?” Ayako Suzuki sighed.

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Chapter 277 The Robbers' Time to Rob Has Arrived

Zhi Yong smiled slightly before saying, "It is indeed troublesome. If the mole finds out, it might cause the robbers to act ahead of schedule. However, contacting the outside world is not a big deal."

"Do you have a way?" Ayako Suzuki asked in surprise.

“Yes, my phone is a special satellite phone. Although it can’t be said that the phone will have a signal everywhere, making calls here is no problem,” Zhiyong replied.

"Then hurry up and take it out, let's call the police," Ayako Suzuki said happily.

“No, let’s call your family first and let them know what’s going on here. Then, through your Suzuki family’s connections, we can mobilize the Maritime Self-Defense Force,” Zhiyong replied.

"Isn't it a bit too complicated?" Ayako Suzuki asked doubtfully.

"To control the seven or eight hundred people on the ship, even if they have guns, the hijackers would need at least a hundred people. They simply cannot control fewer people."

"That...that is indeed the case."

“Since the robbers are so bold as to commit such a serious crime, they are not ordinary people. I suspect that these people are trained and were once military or police personnel, or they are mercenaries. The police will probably be less capable of dealing with such people, which will increase the number of casualties. It would be safer to send the Maritime Self-Defense Force.” Zhi Yong explained.

"OK then."

"Actually, this way the information is less likely to be leaked. After all, the military is better at keeping secrets than the police. We don't know the identity of the mole, nor how many moles there are."

Ayako Suzuki answered Tomoyuki's call.

Zhiyong doesn't use this phone very often.

Although satellite phones are highly secure and have good signal strength.

However, this kind of mobile phone is not only expensive, but the cost of making a call is also very high.

In this day and age, most people simply cannot afford satellite phones.

Cell phone signals are not good these days.

In some remote areas, cell phone signals may be lost.

For example, at the Suzuki family's villa, which is the case of the bandaged man.

It can be said that the prisoners were cut off from the outside world because the telephone line was cut off and their way out was cut off.

Zhiyong certainly didn't want this to happen.

Therefore, they specially ordered a satellite phone.

Ayako Suzuki got through on the phone very quickly.

She recounted how she had inadvertently discovered that there were robbers on the ship, and also shared her speculations.

What exactly will happen?

Ayako Suzuki believes her family will come up with the best solution.

After hanging up, he handed the phone back to Zhiyong.

“My dad told us to hide first. Even if the rescue is quick, it will take two hours. So during this time, we need to protect ourselves.”

"Don't worry, I'm here and I won't let you get hurt," Zhiyong replied.

"I believe you."

Ayako Suzuki grabbed Tomoyuki's hand.

Zhiyong looked into Ayako Suzuki's eyes, lowered his head, and slowly moved closer to her.

Ayako Suzuki guessed Zhiyong's purpose, but she did not object; instead, she closed her eyes.

Their lips touched.

Zhiyong covered Suzuki Ayako's head with his own.

Ayako Suzuki also hugged Tomoyu.

The two forgot the danger that was about to arrive, and were deeply in love and devoted to each other.

As for Ayako Suzuki, perhaps it was because she encountered danger that she was able to let go of her reserve.

After all, they already knew that someone would come to their rescue.

But nobody knows if something unexpected might happen.

They might be discovered and killed by the robbers before rescue arrives.

Because of this, Ayako Suzuki's face turned bright red.

However, after this verbal exchange, Ayako Suzuki calmed down a bit.

"Are we going to go inside the room?" Ayako Suzuki asked.

"No, of course not. The robbers haven't made a move yet, and we're still perfectly safe. So let's go eat first. After all, we don't know when the rescue will arrive. If something unexpected happens, we'll have the energy to do what we need to do," Zhiyong replied.

"OK then."

The two went to the restaurant, had dinner, and then returned to their room.

Actually, for Zhiyong...

This is also an opportunity.

Although the name "Dark Walker" has been announced, it hasn't gained widespread recognition due to the cover-up of some news by higher-ups.

Only a few people knew the name Dark Walker.

There are nearly a thousand people on board now.

If Zhiyong can step in and kill the robbers, it will definitely make them famous.

However, Suzuki Ayako must not know Zhiyong's identity as a dark walker.

The two returned to their room.

Zhiyong then hugged Suzuki Ayako again and started kissing her again.

At the same time, the illusion function of the space was also activated.

Ayako Suzuki was obsessed with the entrance.

They didn't even notice that the two were no longer in their cabin on the cruise ship.

The illusionary function can be used outside the physical space, but it is subject to time limitations.

But if you enter the space...

Then the illusion function has no limitations and can be used 24 hours a day without any problems.

Bring Ayako Suzuki into the space.

The first point is that it can guarantee her safety.

The second reason is that it can continuously create illusions, making Ayako Suzuki believe that Tomoyuki is always with her.

This way, Zhiyong would have witnesses, preventing him from being linked to the Dark Walker.

Ayako Suzuki is engrossed in a dream world.

Zhiyong then left the space.

First, he disguised himself as a Dark Walker, and then changed into Dark Walker's clothes.

I checked the time; it was already 5:40.

The robbers must have been prepared.

We're just waiting for the auction to begin.

The map function and stealth function are enabled.

Zhiyong glanced around and found that there were nearly eighty robbers.

That's the only good thing.

Perhaps to make it easier for them to recognize each other, the robbers had all changed into matching camouflage uniforms.

This makes it easier to act wisely and bravely, without worrying about accidental injury.

Time passed little by little.

The auction hall was already full of people.

Of the several hundred tourists who came this time, only one or two hundred were actually able to enter the auction venue.

Zhi Yong only peeked out from the auction entrance and did not enter the venue.

He planned to take out the robbers outside first.

Finally, we arrived at the auction venue.

Zhiyong was the first to arrive at the driver's seat.

Only by occupying this place can we seize the initiative.

But when Zhiyong arrived at the door of the driver's cab, he discovered that it had already been occupied by the robbers.

It's probably because I just glanced at it on the ship.

Therefore, a little time was wasted, giving the robbers an opportunity.

But for Zhiyong, it didn't matter.

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Chapter 278 The Slaughter Begins

The robbers were all wearing camouflage clothing.

Therefore, it is very easy to recognize.