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

"You, you are..."

The earpiece emits sound when the hands-free button is pressed.

"I am Yusaku Kudo."

"That's why I was able to easily figure out your method of committing the crime, because you stole the manuscript."

"Sir, I've always regretted not being able to write an ending for that manuscript. Would you like to hear what the ending is?"

Kayetari, who was now under control, raised his head and shouted,

"Mr. Kudo, it really is you!"

"What exactly is the ending of that book?!"

Kudo Yusaku replied,

"The ending is that the murderer realized his mistake at the last moment and chose to turn himself in."

"The purpose of detective novels is not to help criminals kill, but to tell everyone that criminals will definitely be brought to justice. If you really like my books, then... please turn yourself in."

"I will wait for you at the train's final stop."

Chapter 234 The Million Dollar Pentagram

Kayetari was arrested.

It wasn't until the train reached its final stop, Sapporo, Hokkaido, that Toshiyuki Kagoshi finally met the author of the novel he had longed to see but never had the chance to, before being taken away by the police in a patrol car.

Inspector Kyohei Nishimura looked at Yusaku Kudo with a click of his tongue in amazement.

"Is this what a great detective is like? Even though he uses the title of a mystery novelist, he's still incredibly skilled."

"Mr. Kudo, I really appreciate your help this time. However, please don't write about crimes that could actually happen in reality in your mystery novels next time. It makes things very difficult for the police."

Upon hearing this, Kudo Yusaku couldn't help but sigh.

That's easy to say, but the problem is, what kind of crime is theoretically possible but impossible in reality? Just the last case Shinichi encountered before shrinking, the roller coaster murder case, is a plot that would be criticized even in a novel.

He's a classic detective writer, are you expecting him to write about supernatural things?

However, since Nishimura Kyōhei, the police inspector from the Hokkaido headquarters, was here, he took the opportunity to inquire about the situation in Hakodate City.

"Inspector Nishimura, there's something I need to verify with you."

Yusaku Kudo adjusted his glasses and asked seriously,

"It is said that Phantom Thief Kid once solved the pentagram puzzle in Hakodate City and found the legendary treasure left behind by the first head of the Fujie family. Did Phantom Thief Kid really go to Hakodate City?"

"A lawyer who recently returned from Southeast Asia was murdered in Hakodate City. The killer used a special samurai sword..."

Do you think this matter is related to the legend of the pentagram?

You even know these obscure local legends?

Nishimura Kyohei was somewhat surprised, and then said,

Yes, that's true.

"However, the police have not yet found out who the murderer is. As for the legend of the five-pointed star, there is a story that if you collect four or five famous swords, you can find the secret treasure of the first head of the Axe River financial group."

"Some say that Phantom Thief Kid found it, but didn't take it, which convinced the third head of the Fujie Zaibatsu that the treasure existed."

"Actually, I don't believe this nonsense. Phantom Thief Kid is a thief, and thieves steal whatever is valuable. If the treasure of the Axe River Conglomerate were really worth a million dollars, Phantom Thief Kid would have stolen it long ago."

"The claim that it was found but not taken is just a little trick to save face."

After saying this, he raised his wrist to glance at the time and immediately said,

"Alright, I'm taking the prisoner back to headquarters for interrogation now."

"Mr. Kudo, Mrs. Kudo, see you next time."

Nishimura Kyōhei left without looking back.

His gait was unusually arrogant; at first glance, it was clear that this person completely disregarded all formalities. After watching him disappear from sight, Kudo Yusaku finally spoke.

"Yukiko, thank you so much for this trip."

"Take a good rest. I still have some book copyright issues to resolve here in Chitose. We'll take the train back to Tokyo tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Yukiko Kudo yawned and complained.

"Seriously, why do your books have so many copyright issues?"

"You're going to Tokyo this time to settle something your friend asked you to do, right? I remember Shinichi's friend Chen En called you last time to talk about something..."

"Is it related to this too?"

It is related, but you know nothing about it, so where should I begin?

Yusaku Kudo paused for a moment, pondering how to answer Yukiko Kudo.

However, Yukiko simply yawned, picked up her luggage, and walked out of the station.

"Never mind, I'll just go to sleep first."

"By the way, Yusaku, Chen En, who's next to Shinichi, seems quite interesting. Although he always says some strange things, he gives off a very reliable feeling."

"They even called me last night."

Yusaku Kudo: ?

When he spoke to Chen En on the phone, why didn't he think that the child would say strange things?

Kudo Yusaku felt that Chen En seemed to be a very capable person who could control the overall situation.

He caught up with Yukiko and took her suitcase from her.

"Is that so? I've been wanting to meet this Mr. Batman for a long time."

"Perhaps this trip back to Tokyo will be the best opportunity for me to meet this Batman."

Batman?

Hopefully, this Batman won't let him down.

Chairman of the Sindora Consortium.

The famous Thomas Sindora arrived in Tokyo today.

Bathed in the local sunshine.

Thomas Sindora felt refreshed and invigorated.

There is no other reason.

If the Cocoon Game launch event in Beika Town is a great success, he will be able to attract the support of all the celebrities and dignitaries in Tokyo, and the Suzuki Foundation will also increase its investment.

At that time, his Sindora Consortium will be able to take another step forward in the IT industry with this help!

To ensure that this press conference goes perfectly.

He had to personally come to Beika Town a few days in advance to set up various traps and prepare for the upcoming Cocoon game launch event. With this IT tycoon around, I doubt anyone would dare to cause trouble at this time.

However, Thomas Sindora was unaware of this.

His claim of a holographic stealth game controlled by super artificial intelligence was largely dismissed by Tokyo's elite as bragging and a ploy to attract investment.

Even the Suzuki Foundation only provided symbolic support.

In a world where computers are not yet widespread and we are still in the dial-up era, super artificial intelligence and holographic stealth games are things that only exist in science fiction novels.

Who would believe that Thomas Sindora, who couldn't produce any development steps, could do something so unprecedented?

Even the Black Organization didn't believe it at all.

Otherwise, given the Black Organization's aggressive search for programming engineers, Thomas Sindora would have already been taken in and controlled by the Black Organization, just like top IT engineers such as Itakura Taku and Hara Yoshiaki.

"It's an honor to meet you. This must be Chairman Thomas Sindora, right?"

"You've come at the perfect time to rent our Mikasa Municipal Building. To be honest, just a week ago, someone tried to blow up the Mikasa Municipal Building but was arrested by the police."

The area manager of Beika Town smiled and introduced Thomas Sindora,

"According to the cooling-off period for cases, no serious incidents are expected at the Mikasa Municipal Building in the next week; it is very safe!"

Thomas Sindora: ?

What do you mean?

Do you mean that the criminals in Beika Town have become so depraved that they even bombed the Beika City Hall?

Does this mean that Beika Town is actually part of the United States' regional planning? How could a place with stricter regulations than the United States have such a high crime rate that there's even a "cooling-off period" for cases?

Chapter 235 Suzuki Jirokichi's Big Guy

"Thomas Sindora, chairman of the Sindora Foundation, arrived in Tokyo today."

"As one of the final bosses in the theatrical version of 'The Phantom of Baker Street,' a killer with the blood of Jack the Ripper flowing through his veins, it seems necessary to monitor his recent activity patterns."

Chen En's gaze fell on the television program in front of him.

After dealing with Sakai Natsuki, whom he had found the previous night, he made a phone call to Kudo Yukiko and found Sakai Natsuki an opportunity to work as a makeup artist in Hollywood. Once Sakai Natsuki's verdict is handed down, she can start working there.

When Maki learned that Sakai Natsuki had tried to poison her, she was so frightened that she threw away her entire set of cosmetics.

The reporter also delved into the reasons why Natsuki Sakai and Juri Maki, such close friends, suddenly became enemies.

They will never have such close sisters again.

Rumors flew everywhere, fueled by reporters. Even though Maki Juri tried to salvage her image, she was inevitably thrust into the spotlight and became the first among the many celebrities involved in scandals.

Even if this tour in Hokkaido is successful, Maki Juri's popularity will drop by at least an order of magnitude compared to expectations.