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

However, that's just an unfounded urban legend, and no one has confirmed it yet. Gin naturally doesn't have the inclination to check whether Batman really has bat caves in various parts of Tokyo under the current circumstances.

Instead of having this capability, why not first investigate the exact location of the Raven Society and wipe them out in one fell swoop?

After much thought, Gin realized that there was only one codename member who could be used as a pawn in this game, and who might be able to break the current stalemate.

That's right, it's Kiel.

With a thought in mind, Gin immediately went to the nearby temporary contact point and contacted Gil.

At this moment, Hondo Emi was still worrying about how to further improve her position in Gin's group. When she saw her phone ringing, she answered it without hesitation.

Hearing Gin's voice on the other end of the phone, Hondo Eikai immediately perked up.

Oh, how so? Does Gin have some new plan to entrust her with an important task?

That's exactly what I meant.

She is, after all, a codenamed member of the Black Organization, and is an outstanding individual among many agents. Gin is currently short of manpower and combat power, so he shouldn't leave her aside. There must be some important mission that he needs her to do, right?

Hondo Eikai cleared his throat and immediately asked.

"Gin, is there anything you need me to do?"

Upon hearing this, Gin affirmed.

"The organization has made its decision."

"Kier, go and kill Batman!"

Upon hearing this, Hondo Eikai was taken aback and murmured to himself.

"Me, fight Batman? Really?"

Her earlier guess was correct.

Gin certainly doesn't intend to abandon her as a codenamed member and has entrusted her with an important task, but this task seems a bit too important, and he suspects he can't bear it.

No, it's not just a matter of "suspecting" that we can't bear the burden, it's that we definitely can't bear the burden.

Who is Batman?

As an urban legend in Tokyo, she has always been elusive and mysterious. No one knows how extensive her intelligence network is. Batman has already discovered her phone number and identity information. If Batman really wanted to kill her, it would be a matter of minutes.

I reckon that even if Chianti or Cohen were to deal with Batman, their record would be better than if she were to do so.

Does Gin still think there's something wrong with her, so he's thinking of using someone else to kill her and let Batman take this opportunity to eliminate any future trouble?

Hondo Eikai's mind raced, and he finally spoke.

"Hey, is it possible to reconcile?"

Gin: ?

At this very moment? You must be joking.

On the other hand, vodka is in a terrible situation.

Batman rounded up all the peripheral members of the temporary headquarters of the Black Organization in Tokyo, including the member codenamed Vodka, and they were all laid out in a neat row.

Those who knew were all knocked unconscious by Batman; those who didn't would have thought they were about to be cremated.

Ireland, who was bandaging himself with a makeshift medical kit given to him by Batman, looked rather pale as he spoke.

"I'm sorry, I didn't expect them to be this cautious."

"Thank you for your help this time."

Upon hearing Ireland's words, Batman turned to look at Ireland beside him, and then mercilessly delivered the final blow.

"...They couldn't even have predicted such a simple trap as a surveillance camera."

"If it's only this level, it can't be considered that they are being cautious at all."

Ireland remained silent in response.

That makes sense.

He had no reason to refuse at this time.

Looking at the Black Organization members lying haphazardly on the ground, Ireland couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gan3kai3, a feeling of mixed emotions, including regret and a sense of loss). He hadn't expected the gap between Batman and him to be so vast.

In this light, it's not just him and the half-crippled Pisco who went to fight Batman to the death back then.

Even if all the codenamed members of the Black Organization in Tokyo swarmed in, it would only take Batman a few more seconds to take them all down, posing no threat whatsoever.

Perhaps in Batman's eyes, there is no difference between codenamed members and peripheral members?

Without saying much to Ireland, Chen En grabbed Vodka by the collar, lifted him up, and punched him twice, instantly waking him up. Vodka immediately showed a look of terror.

The combination of the terrifying gas and Batman's mini-attack was just too smooth.

So much so that the moment Vodka saw Batman, his heart stopped and he was instantly put to sleep.

Now, Vodka swallowed hard and forced himself to speak.

"Batman, don't think you can get any information from me."

I won't tell you anything!

Chen En: ?

He lightly tapped his handguard, and the electrical network that was originally inside the Batsuit instantly exposed itself, causing the vodka to scream loudly from the shock.

I think you're out of battery.

Before Vodka could react, Chen En delivered another gift of terrifying poison gas to him.

This smooth little combo almost knocked Vodka out of his wits—no, it should be said that he was already knocked out, but he was jolted awake by the electric shock.

After several electrotherapy sessions, Vodka finally couldn't hold back any longer and asked.

"What exactly do you want to know? Just ask!"

Seeing that Vodka had calmed down, Chen En finally asked.

"Where is your headquarters located in the Tokyo area?"

Upon hearing the question, Vodka paused for a moment, then howled as if electrocuted, and quickly replied.

“We have many headquarters locations in the Tokyo area.”

"I've lost contact with Gin now. He'll definitely move headquarters. Even if you ask me to take you there, you won't find him!"

A cunning rabbit has three burrows; what Ireland could think of, Gin could naturally think of as well.

Gin is even more cautious than Ireland in this regard; otherwise, it wouldn't have set up multiple temporary contact points in addition to its multiple regional headquarters.

This was naturally expected by Ireland and Chen En.

Chen En only asked where the headquarters was located where Gin had been before, and then asked again.

"Is there a special gem within your Black Organization?"

Information about gemstones was unexpected for Ireland and vodka.

For a moment, they wondered if the Batman in front of them was actually Phantom Thief Kid in disguise.

Whether in the real world or in comics, Batman is always portrayed as a wealthy billionaire. Why is he asking about a gemstone now? Is there something special about the gemstone?

Ireland cannot understand this.

However, he wisely remained silent, patiently waiting for Vodka's reply.

Vodka's expression changed several times at this moment, but he finally couldn't help but ask.

"There are plenty of those in the Gemstone Organization. What kind of gemstone are you talking about?"

What makes it special?

"If you don't describe what it looks like, how can I know what kind of gemstone it is?"

Looking at the vodka, Chen En added a sentence.

"Among Rum, Vermouth, and Gin, does anyone possess any valuable gemstones?"

When the number of candidates is limited to three.

Ireland immediately realized that the gems on these three people probably had some special function.

Otherwise, Batman wouldn't be asking about this at this time.

However, he had never heard of any other gems on these three people, and he guessed that Batman knew this too, so he didn't ask him that question, but asked Vodka instead.

Vodka, who was close to Gin, said with some surprise at this moment.

"Gemstones? I've never heard of Rum and Gin having any important gemstones with them..."

"If I had to name an important gem, I would say it's the one that Lord gave to Vermouth, though I only heard Gin mention it briefly."

"I don't know whether that gem is still with Vermouth or what it looks like."

"What do you need that kind of gemstone for? Although it is indeed very valuable, worth millions of dollars, but... you don't seem to lack the money, do you?"

He had just finished speaking when he suddenly realized what he was saying and exclaimed in surprise.

"What? Could it be because that gemstone has some special properties..."

Before he could finish speaking, Vodka was knocked unconscious.

Chen En immediately had a clear idea in his mind.

Vermouth...

In that case, we should put the plan to go to the United States on the agenda.

Chapter 1331

Watching as Batman tossed the vodka aside.

Ireland, standing behind Batman, couldn't help but ask.