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

Hakuba Saguru and Kyogoku Makoto were sitting in that car.

In his memory, Hakuba Saguru didn't appear many times in Detective Conan, and he only cooperated with him to solve cases a few times. One of those times was when Detective Koshimizu Nana created the Detective Koshien.

Back then, Hakuba Saguru made a wrong judgment on the isolated island due to his fixed mindset, and his reasoning speed was slower than Kudo Shinichi's.

However, it is foreseeable that, given that Hakuba Saguru has already been ambushed by the spider, it is highly unlikely that he will follow the same path as the Detective Koshien storyline, where he will not make any equipment and will instead go to the deserted island alone to record a program.

“He did know, but this time he wasn’t talking to me about my identity; he was talking about other things.”

"Sonoko, if you've been following the news from Canada, you'll know that Günter von Goldberg II, who was previously reported dead in Tokyo, has reappeared in Canada to perform."

"That Günter von Goldberg II was actually a member of a criminal organization and tried to kill Hakuba Saguru."

"However, Hakuba Saguru was a cut above the rest. He exposed Günter von Gothenburg II's identity, forced the guy to fake his death a second time, and then, knowing that the other party would come to Tokyo after faking his death, he followed him, intending to arrest the criminal."

"He contacted me to cooperate with me in dealing with that criminal."

Sonoko Suzuki: ?

Is this still Earth?

Doesn't this sound like something that could happen on Earth?

A hint of surprise flashed in Sonoko Suzuki's eyes, and she asked in a low voice,

"Won't that be dangerous?"

“I feel like Tokyo is getting more and more dangerous lately. Although the frequency of cases seems to have decreased, the number of people involved in the cases has increased... I’m so worried that something might happen to you.”

"Are you really going to go with Hakuba Saguru to deal with that criminal?"

Hearing this, Chen En nodded slightly and replied.

"why not?"

“There is still a possibility that the criminal is here to kill me. Therefore, for whatever reason, I must cooperate with Hakuba Saguru to take care of the criminal.”

Sonoko Suzuki still had some concerns about this.

However, Jirokichi Suzuki, who was sitting in the far left seat, said with a smile.

"Don't worry, Sonoko."

“Brother Chen En is someone who can transcend life and death. What can a mere criminal do to him? However, Brother Chen En, if you encounter any trouble, come to us. Don’t hesitate. We will definitely help if we can.”

"Once your company grows, you probably won't need our help anymore, haha."

Although Jirokichi Suzuki did not believe that Chen En could develop a miraculous company that could surpass the Suzuki Group in just six months.

However, it still provides ample emotional value.

If Chen En were to marry into the Suzuki family someday, after going through a series of complicated procedures, he could become the new head of the Suzuki Group and inherit the chairmanship. At that point, they would all be on our side, so there would be no need to say anything negative.

Hearing this, Chen En nodded slightly, then, remembering something, asked...

"By the way, Uncle Suzuki."

Where are we going now?

Jirokichi Suzuki answered without hesitation.

"Of course we're going to a restaurant."

"We finally managed to retrieve the amber and jade from the mechanism, and now that my team for dealing with Phantom Thief Kid is almost all here, we should definitely celebrate, right? Don't worry, I've already made a reservation. We'll serve the food whenever we arrive!"

Even though, as an advisor to the Suzuki Foundation, he was entitled to have the food served even without a reservation, his status meant that the food would still be served.

When the conversation shifted to the restaurant, Sonoko Suzuki regained her previous energy.

She said with a grin,

"This restaurant is quite special."

"It's called 'Flowing Water Pavilion.' The main restaurant is surrounded by a waterway, and all the dishes are transported by wooden boats provided by the owner. Doesn't that sound interesting?"

Although that's what you said, it gives people a strange feeling.

This sounds like traditional Japanese cuisine. I hope it's not all raw fish or sashimi.

Chen En blinked.

After a moment of silence, he spoke.

"I don't care."

He has always been indifferent.

Not long after Suzuki Jirokichi and the others left.

A figure quietly appeared near the mountain temple.

He was dressed in a white magician's uniform, with a cape and a monocle, and was none other than the famous Phantom Thief Kid. However, at this moment, Phantom Thief Kid was just standing in front of the temple, lost in thought.

There's no one here.

When he arrived yesterday, he saw many Suzuki Foundation security personnel patrolling near the mountain temple.

But now that I've come here, I find that there are no patrolling people at all. Not only are there no patrolling people, but even the mechanism pillar in the mountain temple that houses the amber unicorn is open.

What exactly happened?

"Where did the gemstone go?"

Kaito Kuroba scratched his head, a look of confusion appearing in his eyes.

Does this mean that Jirokichi Suzuki has finally given up on this phantom thief game and simply hid the Amber Kirin away? Or has he simply moved it to a different location and increased the level of security?

After a moment's thought, Kaito Kuroba made his decision.

Well, never mind.

At worst, we can go to the Suzuki Foundation exhibition hall again tonight to scout it out and see what happens. If the gem is in the exhibition hall, we'll stick to the plan. If it's not, then he can just steal the Emerald Emperor again. What's the big deal?

Anyway, the security at the Suzuki Foundation exhibition hall is so-so, just like a public toilet. He can come and go as he pleases!

Chapter 519 The Killing Intent at the Flowing Water Pavilion

Beikacho, restaurant Narusui-tei.

Among the many creative restaurants in Beikacho, Ryusui-tei is one of the more expensive ones.

It's not just because Ryusui-tei is creative in its food delivery and offers high-quality dishes, but also because it's one of the very few creative restaurants that has never experienced a serious murder.

As is well known, the creativity of creative restaurants is often reflected in the methods used by victims or murderers who die suddenly in the restaurant.

However, this did not happen at the Flowing Water Pavilion.

This is why Jirokichi Suzuki chose this location for his banquet.

Putting everything else aside, it can be summed up in one word: clean!

"I'm a customer who already has a reservation. Let me give you my name and number so you can check it."

Suzuki Jirokichi, accompanied by his bodyguards, condescended to personally approach the bartender.

However, the guests at the banquet, Sonoko Suzuki, Chen En, Makoto Kyogoku, and Saguru Hakuba, did not focus on the negotiation between Jirokichi Suzuki and the waiter; their attention was mainly on the "flowing water" of the Ryusui-tei (flowing water pavilion).

Sonoko Suzuki and Makoto Kyogoku found the waterway surrounding the main restaurant quite interesting.

Hakuba Saguru and Chen En felt that the waterway seemed like a perfect place to commit murder, as it would allow them to do so quickly without leaving their room, entering the living room, or disturbing others.

It's a miracle that no heinous murders have occurred in this place.

However, just as Suzuki Jirokichi was talking to the waiter, Chen En noticed someone crossing the small red bridge from the main restaurant and complaining.

"Why are you taking so long? I'm almost running out of time!"

Just then, one of the two people walking in from the doorway heard this and couldn't help but sigh, replying,

"It's all because Kaneda wasted too much time, otherwise we wouldn't have been late."

"Kinda, isn't it time for you to apologize?"

Upon hearing this, the man called Kaneda retorted with dissatisfaction.

"Huh? Why should I apologize?"

"Mind your place. This is a banquet to celebrate my promotion. From today onwards, I am a professor, and you? You're just a lecturer!"

"You're just a teaching assistant to me, what right do you have to point fingers here?"

Kaneda's words were undeniably harsh.

The lecturer who was criticized by Jintian immediately turned red-faced. It was the same person who had complained earlier who stepped in to mediate, acting as a peacemaker, and said...

"Alright, alright, stop arguing."

“We came here to celebrate Kaneda’s promotion to professor, so there’s no need to argue at this time. It’s too upsetting.”

Not content with this, Kaneda called over a waiter and asked,

What's the most expensive thing here?

The waiter blinked and then said,

"It's caviar..."

"Three servings, one for each of you. If you give me less, they'll think I can't afford it!"

Jin Tian said arrogantly, then asked what room number it was, and swaggered over to lead the other two across the small bridge to their private room.

This arrogant attitude made Suzuki Sonoko, who was standing next to Chen En, frown.

She muttered to herself.

"This person is so arrogant."

In response, Chen En simply gave a fair answer.

"Yes, there is a proper way to die."