My obsession with role-playing seems to have distorted the world's aesthetic.

It's surprising that the KP (King of Entropy) messed up. Also, the leader of the Entropy Alliance, who will rule over Entropy for 500 years in the future, has also appeared in this world.

As expected of a master strategist who could rule for 500 years, and who is very similar to Otto, I never thought that even Mr. KB would fall into her scheme this time.

Speaking of which... Bronya seems to be my junior from school, and Theresa seems to have a good relationship with her too.

With these two layers of protection, I shouldn't have to worry about her choosing to attack me... right?

Wendy stood there thinking about this, while Kaito Kuroba felt a little panicked.

Oh no, oh no, oh no...

Time is running out, the closing time is fast approaching.

Originally planning to scout the location today, Kaito Kuroba was already preparing an excuse to slip away as he estimated the time. Kaito Kuroba was serious about being a phantom thief.

Although the Saint Diana's worldview was somewhat shattered by the shock, Kaito Kuroba immediately began planning the next jewel heist after returning.

The next target of the jewelry heist is a gem called the Azure Promise, which was exhibited by the Suzuki Foundation.

The Suzuki Group's strength is beyond doubt, and the level of vigilance they can establish is well worth Kaito's current investment of considerable effort in planning.

The notice for the gem had already been sent. Kaito Kuroba initially planned to retrieve it directly after returning from that cruise ship, although his current plan...

Kaito Kuroba still thinks it would be better to scout the location one more time. Due to experiencing too many unimaginable things, Kaito Kuroba's current condition has declined, and he is not suitable to be a phantom thief.

While Kaito Kuroba was pondering an excuse, Conan, looking at the azure gem at the Blue Promise exhibition, still seemed somewhat lost.

What exactly happened before? Was it really a case of group psychological suggestion...? But if it was psychological suggestion, it seems a bit too real.

Conan was feeling a bit flustered. He shook his head to clear his mind of these troublesome thoughts and began to ponder the phantom thief's code as he looked at the jewel in the distance.

There isn't much information about Kaito Kid and Conan. It seems like he started acting a long time ago and has recently made a comeback.

That phantom thief is incredibly popular among women, and Sonoko seems to have fallen for him too. Also, the current Phantom Thief Kid is very likely the second one.

The first Phantom Thief Kid was definitely not young, and if he continued to be a phantom thief, his abilities would decline with age.

Therefore, it is quite possible that the current Phantom Thief Kid is actually a disciple trained by the first Phantom Thief Kid.

Conan tries to deduce the truth by using various scattered clues, but unfortunately, there is still too little information available to pinpoint who Kaito Kid really is.

"This time, we must catch Kidd!"

At that moment, Inspector Nakamori's energetic voice rang out. This officer, who should have been on vacation, came without hesitation upon hearing the news of Phantom Thief Kid.

Inspector Nakamori's obsession with Phantom Thief Kid was no secret within the Metropolitan Police Department; in his eyes, Phantom Thief Kid was his nemesis.

Unlike Inspector Nakamori, who was full of enthusiasm and ready to capture Phantom Thief Kid, a group of people in a building not far away were quietly watching the floor across the street where the gems were stored.

"This time, we must kill that Phantom Thief Kid who keeps causing trouble!"

This group of people are elite assassins from an organization known as the Zoo, and their target this time is to kill Phantom Thief Kid.

"Kaito Kid is dead, I told you, even the Boss can't stop him!"

"This reward, well, I'll accept it without hesitation."

"Just a petty thief, yet he managed to thwart those guys time and time again. Heh, there are still too many useless pieces of trash in the organization."

"It's better to be cautious when dealing with that petty thief. Phantom Thief Kid doesn't seem to be a simple character either."

The assassins from the zoo were discussing amongst themselves, while Kaito Kuroba, who had already found an excuse to escape, hurriedly arrived at the exhibition hall before closing time, panting heavily.

"Please move between the first and second floors. The third floor is temporarily closed today in order to prevent the spread of Phantom Thief Kid."

Hearing this voice message, Kaito Kuroba smiled. Happiness is simple for one person, but different people experience different kinds of happiness.

If one had to pinpoint a source of joy for Kaito Kuroba, it would be the instant satisfaction he feels after stealing a jewel.

The broadcast repeated itself, and Kaito Kuroba's expression remained unchanged upon hearing it; for him, what to do next was already very clear.

If someone were to be scared away by a heavily guarded place, they wouldn't deserve to be called a phantom thief.

Disguised as a tourist flawlessly, Kaito Kuroba gazed at the artwork beside him with an appreciative look.

Chapter 423: This is my escape route, Phantom Thief Kid!

Kaito Kuroba's scouting went quite smoothly and went unnoticed.

Having completed his reconnaissance, he left the exhibition hall to make some preparations. While Kuroba Kaito was preparing, several other groups were also getting ready.

Time passed unnoticed, the bright moon hung in the night sky, and in the chilly autumn night, Kaito Kuroba moved lightly and rushed directly to the window.

The glass shattered at that moment, and the prepared prop with the phonograph attached was thrown out. Kaito Kuroba quickly slipped onto the pre-prepared escape route.

"The same trick won't work on me. Chase him! He must have gone to the rooftop!"

Seeing his supposed nemesis's actions, Ginzo Nakamori's face turned pale. Did Kaito Kid look down on him? He actually used a trick he had used before.

Ginzo Nakamori chased him all the way to the rooftop, where the figure of "Phantom Thief Kid" now stood prominently.

"Hahaha, this time you have nowhere to run, Phantom Thief Kid!"

Seeing the figure on the rooftop, Nakamori Ginzo revealed an arrogant smile and quickly went over to apprehend the Phantom Thief Kid. However, as he effortlessly captured Kid, Nakamori Ginzo's expression changed.

"This feels wrong!"

The thing in front of me doesn't feel human at all; it's just a puppet doll used for disguise.

"I accept the promise of azure."

When the puppet turned to face him, Nakamori Ginzo gritted his teeth as he looked at the note stuck to it: "Phantom Thief Kid!"

Without saying a word, Nakamori Ginzo picked up the communicator and quickly said, "Phantom Thief Kid escaped from the ground this time, so keep a close eye on him."

The Phantom Thief Kid has most likely disguised himself as someone and blended into the crowd. First, seal off the entrances and exits.

"Yes!"

A young policeman's strong voice came from the other end of the communicator, and shortly after, Kaito Kid's disguised voice, ensuring no one would recognize him as Kaito Kuroba, rang out:

"Hahaha, this is my escape route, Phantom Thief Kid!"

Hearing the voices from the other side, Ginzo Nakamori could already imagine the arrogant demeanor of Kaito Kid at that moment.

"Chase!"

After saying that, Nakamori Ginzo quickly ran downstairs, and the surrounding police officers followed him away.

"Phew, operation went smoothly, operation went smoothly!"

Once the police had left, Kaito Kuroba released the handle of the mirror and laid it flat on the ground.

“Very good. Next, we need to observe whether there is a hidden Pandora within this Azure Covenant.”

Holding the gem up to the moonlight, Kaito Kuroba began to examine it carefully.

"Okay... it's not it after all. Does this Pandora thing even exist? Could it be that the boss of that organization has been fooled by someone else?"

Kaito Kuroba muttered a complaint about the outcome he had already guessed, and then silently walked toward the escape route that had been prepared beforehand.

The puppet mannequin below will be discovered sooner or later, but it is right about one thing: its escape route is on land.

Next, let's slip away along the pipes that were prepared beforehand. Some of the old pipes in the showroom, which was converted from an abandoned building, have not yet been completely removed.

Previously, Kaito Kuroba had broken through a pipe near the rooftop, which led directly to the third floor of the exhibition building.

I've already prepared the person I need to disguise myself for when I leave, and I figure it's about time to make my escape.

"Who?"

Suddenly, Kaito Kuroba frowned and turned to look in the direction of the rooftop entrance. At that moment, a child who looked to be under middle school age adjusted his glasses.

A cold glint flashed above his glasses as he looked at the child with slight surprise. Could it be that this brat had seen through his plan?

"Just as I expected, Phantom Thief Kid, this is your escape route!"

The newcomer was none other than Conan, one of the protagonists of this world. He stared at Conan and Kaito Kuroba across from him and began to clap his hands.

"Wow, kid, you're amazing! I never imagined you were so much smarter than those police officers who were completely fooled at such a young age."

So, what do you intend to do to me, a criminal?

Hmm, let me think about it, and wait for the police to come to my rescue?

Kid, if you encounter something like this in the future, don't rush in blindly. What if you run into a bad person? You might lose your life!

After saying that, Kaito Kuroba ignored the "elementary school student" who had suddenly barged in and had no idea of ​​his own strength. In his eyes, bullying an elementary school student was just too tasteless.

That kid could easily beat you with one hand. What if you weren't a match for that kid?

Ha, that's absolutely impossible. If it were true, Kaito Kuroba would feel like he'd lived a truly shameful life.

Kaito Kuroba declared that he was quite confident, while Conan frowned slightly upon hearing this.

He's actually giving himself advice at a time like this? Looks like this Phantom Thief Kid still has some conscience after all.

However, I am not the kind of person who is reckless.

"Of course I wouldn't be stupid enough to just barge in. But one day I'll be very curious... why, why would you choose to do something like this?"

Looking at Kaito Kid, Conan asked with some curiosity. He couldn't understand what kind of mentality this Kaito Kid was. Was he really the kind of criminal who enjoyed himself?

"What kind of thing is this?"

Ran's voice rang out from behind Conan at that moment, and upon hearing this, Kaito Kuroba showed a knowing expression.

That makes sense. Someone who can see through my plan is probably not reckless. That kid seems to be quite aware of his own abilities.

But should I hire someone to arrest me...?

Little friend, are you underestimating your older brother?

Kaito Kuroba smiled confidently, judging from the voice, the child behind him was probably a girl who hadn't graduated yet.

Judging from her footsteps, the girl shouldn't be too heavy. Although I don't plan to lay a hand on her, I'm sure I'd win if we did.

If I don't intend to fight, escaping on my own is definitely not a problem. No matter how I think about it, I'm sure I can escape perfectly today.

"The Phantom Thief... Kid!"

Ran Mouri, who had just arrived, became instantly alert upon seeing the figure in the white dress under the moonlight, while Conan wore a composed expression.

According to the information he had read, Kaito Kid did not have any dangerous weapons, and in fact, Ran could easily deal with him without Kaito Kid having to do so himself.

While thinking about Conan, Ran glanced at her soccer shoes. Ran following along wasn't actually part of Conan's plan at first.