I'm in Detective Conan, and the system has appointed Batman.

When Gin seemed to have no intention of saying anything more, she tactfully left the temporary contact point with Vodka, while Gin lit another cigarette before disappearing into the shadows.

He could tell from what Rena Mizunashi had just said that Rena Mizunashi probably really didn't know any important information.

Moreover, the information described by the other party was basically consistent with what he knew.

However, he still didn't believe Mizunashi Rena.

There's something fishy about this guy that Gin doesn't know about. Before he fully investigates this person, Gin won't consider Rena Mizunashi as a trustworthy codename member.

If it weren't for the fact that the new person in charge who was about to be transferred didn't get along with him very well.

He even considered taking Rena Mizunashi, his deputy from Tokyo, with him to investigate her thoroughly in future operations and then decide whether to eliminate her altogether.

Although he didn't tell Vodka about this in detail.

However, after following him for so long, Vodka should have become a little wary.

This is such a simple thing that it doesn't need much explanation.

After chatting with Hondo Hidemi about the codename member who would take over the position of head after Gin, the boss...

Vodka, who left the liaison point with Hondo Emi, sighed with some regret.

"Gin is still as decisive and efficient as ever."

"And they've even investigated that aspect beforehand... But speaking of which, I find it hard to believe that Curaçao actually betrayed us."

"If the rum company hadn't made no prior arrangements for this, I would probably have suspected that it was their plan."

"For Curaçao to become a traitor to the organization is just as absurd as it being the Gin boss becoming a traitor to the organization."

Hondo Emi simply smiled at this, and then tentatively said...

"As far as I know, there are still some mysterious forces in this world."

"Among them are items that can alter the consciousness of others... Do you think it's possible that Curaçao was captured by the leader of that underworld organization and had her consciousness modified using some kind of magical item?"

"If that's really the case, I think the organization should have some ways to deal with it, right?"

Although she had been a member of the Black Organization for some time.

However, she had never heard of anything related to the mystical side until recently when mystical phenomena began to appear. It was only then that she took advantage of this trend to learn about the mystical side in the Tokyo area.

Now, they've even started using this topic to probe whether the Black Organization has similar tools or countermeasures.

Upon hearing this, Vodka suddenly stroked his chin and fell silent.

This sudden change made Hondo Eikai's heart skip a beat.

Was her behavior so abrupt that Vodka noticed something was wrong?

Hondo Emi pondered in her heart, already prepared to face any unexpected situations.

However, to her surprise, Vodka simply stated it as a matter of course.

"Of course we have a solution to this."

"As the saying goes, antidotes and poisons always come from the same source. We have a drug that can rewrite other people's memories and consciousness. If someone's consciousness is rewritten by some mysterious tool, we can just use the drug to change it back."

Upon hearing this, Hondo Eikai was immediately startled.

Does the Black Organization actually possess such miraculous drugs?

This sounds like something out of a science fiction novel.

Could this be something created using some kind of mystical method?

Hondo Eikai continued.

"I never expected that there would be such a powerful magician within our organization."

Vodka, who had no suspicion of Hondo Eikai, curled his lip and continued.

"What magician? There are no magicians in the organization."

"Even if there really are magicians, they are only within that person's control. How could we codename members possibly have access to them? As for those third-rate occultists, they don't even deserve to be called magicians."

"Calling him a magician is already a great honor."

Vodka continued.

"If you spend enough time with Gin, you'll know a little bit about this kind of thing."

"The organization has been developing various drugs with amazing effects. These drugs are made and cultivated entirely through pure scientific means. The special drug I mentioned to you earlier is one of them."

"It's said that it can even be carried in the form of a spray, and just one spray can alter another person's consciousness..."

"However, it's still in the testing phase. The people in charge of developing this drug are really inefficient, especially after Sherry went missing. That guy is always absent-minded and I don't know what he's thinking."

Sherry, Shiho Miyano, is also reportedly working on replicating the development of a mysterious drug.

So, the codenamed member that Vodka mentioned developing the new drug has a close relationship with Sherry. Could they be codenamed members in the same research lab?

Hondo Emi kept this information in mind, intending to investigate later to find out who this codenamed member was.

If the Black Organization really could obtain such a terrifying drug...

She simply couldn't imagine how far the influence of the Black Organization, which already had influence all over the world and had penetrated into countless places, would expand... It would probably become even more uncontrollable.

At that point, it won't be a small-scale affair for their few spy organizations anymore.

If possible, she planned to investigate the identity of that codenamed member, then eliminate him or bring him back to CIA headquarters. In short, she couldn't let that drug fall into the hands of the Black Organization after it was developed.

However, at this point, Vodka realized that he might have said something he shouldn't have.

He coughed twice and then warned.

"Ahem, Kiel, I didn't say anything just now, you didn't hear anything."

"Even if I did say something, you can't tell anyone else. This information is considered quite confidential within our organization. If this information leaks out, I will not hesitate to tell the boss that you leaked it."

"Don't say I didn't warn you beforehand."

Hondo Eikai nodded repeatedly, assuring Vodka.

"I forget these things as soon as I hear them."

"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone else."

“Vodka, you know me. I’ve always been the most loyal member of the organization!”

Vodka nodded slightly in response.

He patted Hondou Eikai on the shoulder and said.

“I know, Kiel, you’re an honest man!”

……

"Batman, are you there?"

"Batman?"

In a secluded alley, Hondo Eikai looked around and tentatively spoke.

She knew that Batman must possess some kind of secret surveillance system to monitor the entire city of Tokyo, enabling him to respond quickly to and resolve any crimes that occurred within the city.

According to Hondo Hidemi, this so-called surveillance system is inextricably linked to the Suzuki Group.

The Suzuki Group had already secretly deployed a large-scale surveillance system.

These messages would be considered top secret by ordinary citizens, but for Hondo Hidemi, a senior CIA investigator, they were not hidden from her keen eyes.

After all, not every member of the Suzuki Group can be as elusive as Batman.

Even if they were working late at night, it was inevitable that they would be noticed by various secret service organizations that operated at night, thus raising their vigilance... The reason why Gin chose to meet her at a secret contact point was probably due to this consideration.

After all, Batman's hands are just too big.

Who can guarantee that if you bring someone you don't trust to the temporary headquarters, Batman won't follow the trail and come knocking on your door?

Although Hondo Hidemi had been contacted by Batman before.

However, she didn't have the means to contact Batman herself, so she had to resort to this clumsy method.

That is to tentatively speak in front of a hidden surveillance camera installed by the Suzuki Foundation, and say something like, "These surveillance systems are the latest models and can record sound."

She believed Batman would appear before him soon.

And the facts were exactly as Hondo Eikai had predicted.

Within a short time, Hondo Eikai felt a chill run down his spine.

The all-too-familiar texture instantly made Hondo Emi realize who had arrived at this moment. She immediately turned around and looked behind her, and sure enough, a figure was standing in the shadows.

Although his body was almost completely blended into the shadows, the slightly reflective bat symbol on his chest still identified him... Who else could it be but Batman?

Chen En's gaze fell on Hondou Emi, his eyes narrowed slightly, and then he asked.

What are you trying to say?

His voice was hoarse and deep, still as imposing as ever.

However, this wasn't the first time Hondo Emi had dealt with Batman, so she completely ignored Batman's intimidating presence and simply cut to the chase.

"I just met with the new head of the Tokyo region."

"It's Gin."

Hondo Eikai's words made Chen En's eyes narrow slightly.

Gin is actually the head of the Black Organization in the Tokyo area?

The probability of this happening is extremely low.

Admittedly, Gin does fit all the characteristics of a decisive and powerful member of the Black Organization, but as a confidant of Karasuma Renya, he usually travels all over the world.

How could Karasuma Renya possibly allow such a useful subordinate to be confined to a remote corner?

Or should I go head-to-head with Batman?

Aren't you afraid that Gin might make a mistake someday and disappear without a trace?

But Chen En didn't speak at this moment. He just thought for a moment, came to a conclusion, and then said.

"Looks like he's in charge temporarily."

"Is he doing this to clear the way for others?"