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

You're talking as if Batman is your direct superior.

When you're on duty with Shiratori Ninzaburo, you don't treat him like this at all; you're practically forgetting your roots, aren't you?

Upon hearing the report from the forensic officers, Chen En nodded slightly and then said,

"Not really."

"You missed some places, some very important places."

Upon hearing this, both the forensic officers and Kazunobu Chiba showed a hint of surprise in their eyes.

The entire study was almost burned down; there wasn't anything particularly special about it.

The next moment, Chen En knelt down and brushed away a thick layer of paper ash from a spot on the bookshelf.

The mechanism, which was not particularly noticeable before, became extremely conspicuous after the ashes were wiped away. Chen En grasped the mechanism and gently exerted force, and the hidden compartment in the study wall immediately opened.

A safe came into view.

The forensic officers were shocked by what they saw.

He covered his face with his hands and said in shock.

"OH MY GOD! I wasn't prepared, I wasn't prepared at all!"

They ignored the forensic officers.

Chen En stood up and went to the safe.

His gaze fell on the safe, then he reached into his bat belt and, concealed by his cloak, pulled out a stethoscope, which he then hung on his ear and placed against the vault.

This safe is clearly quite old.

However, this is good, at least he doesn't have to bring out any more lock-picking tools.

Chiba Kazunobu and the forensic officers quietly approached.

They stared at Chen En's stethoscope. Noticing their gaze, Chen En replied...

"Bat stethoscope"

Kazunobu Chiba, Forensic Officer: ?

Is that what we're asking you?

Chiba Kazunobu shook his head and quickly asked,

"Batman, why is your stethoscope hanging here?"

Chen En: ?

He glanced at Chiba Kazunobu and gave him a disapproving look.

What, do you think I should put a stethoscope on the two bat ears on the top of my head?

I think you two are out of your minds.

Ignoring the two extraordinary police officers beside him, Chen En quickly turned the lock on the safe.

As the sound of the internal latch changed, it was no problem for him, a former magician with experience in lock picking, to crack the safe with the help of a stethoscope.

Just a dozen seconds later, Chen En opened the safe.

It was clear that the inside was now completely empty.

Upon seeing this, Chiba Kazunobu exclaimed in surprise, saying,

"Panasonic's gold has disappeared!"

"As expected, this is a case of burglary and murder!"

Chen En took the bat stethoscope off and put it into his bat belt.

Seeing the empty vault before him, Chen En frowned slightly. He subconsciously reached out and stroked his chin as various clues about the case came to mind.

Such skillful reconnaissance, robbery, murder, and departure.

This crime was carried out quite efficiently.

Clearly, the perpetrator who committed the crime at the Matsushita residence was a repeat offender, and this was likely not their first offense.

However, Chen En had never heard of such a criminal in Tokyo. Therefore, this criminal most likely came to Tokyo from elsewhere. But why would they come to Tokyo?

That's unclear at the moment.

However, Chen En can first identify the perpetrator.

We have enough clues at the moment.

The method of using poison gas first and then burning is extremely rare. There are probably only one or two criminals in all of Japan who use this method. I'll have Noah's Ark search for it according to this condition later.

It shouldn't be difficult to find out who this criminal is who dared to specifically come to Tokyo to commit crimes.

But why would someone commit a crime in Tokyo and use such a high-profile method?

The criminal organization from out of town is so rude!

They're completely disregarding me, the Batman of Candy Rice Flower Town!

Find him within three days and scatter his ashes!

"Um, who is the perpetrator?"

Chiba looked on with hopeful eyes, trying to leave work early.

However, Chen En merely glanced at the doorway, his brows furrowing slightly.

This scene made Chiba Kazunobu and the forensic officers' hearts skip a beat.

They instinctively turned their heads to look at the doorway.

Then, by the time they turned back, Batman had already triggered a special effect and been refreshed.

Chiba Kazunobu:?

Is it really necessary to be so heartless?

We've reached the final step in solving the case, so why don't you just reveal the killer's true identity?

Don't do things like leaving things unsaid or only saying half of what you mean!

Chiba Kazunobu's face darkened.

Fine, he can go out and get scolded.

Chapter 543: Hamazakaso’s Ambition

"Based on the clues you provided, and considering all factors, I believe it's a gang of thieves that has moved to Tokyo to commit their crimes..."

"It's Zorro."

After a brief search, Noah's Ark gave an affirmative answer.

Upon hearing this, Chen En frowned slightly.

When he heard Zorro, he thought of some unpleasant things.

After all, in some versions, Batman's parents went to see "Zorro" in the movie theater and were killed on their way home. In a sense, Zorro can be considered Batman's nemesis.

The kind that targets parents specifically.

Unfortunately, it had no effect on Chen En, since it was impossible to select something that didn't exist in this world as the target of the effect.

"The Zorro Bandits? Do you have any other more detailed information?"

Chen En inquired.

Upon hearing this, Noah's Ark fell silent for a brief moment, most likely searching for relevant information.

Then, the sound came through Chen En's earphones again.

"Yes, Batman, yes."

Noah's Ark said seriously,

"The Zorro Bandit Gang is a bandit group that operates in the Kanagawa Prefecture area."

"This gang of robbers has committed arson or poison gas combined with arson on multiple occasions in the Kanagawa Prefecture area."

"However, there has been no information about their activity in Kanagawa Prefecture recently, possibly because the Kanagawa Prefectural Police have increased their search efforts, making it impossible for the Zorro gang to commit crimes."

"Therefore, it is not impossible that the Zorro bandit gang would roam around Beika Town to commit crimes."

Are they a gang of robbers from the Kanagawa Prefecture area?

Chen En frowned slightly.

It seems necessary to check the electronic archives of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police when I get back, as there will always be some omissions if I only listen to Noah's Ark's account.

Therefore, he felt more at ease going back to see it for himself.

"The Zorro Bandits..."

"Zorro, your behavior has gone too far."

"Who gave you permission to commit arson and violence at this time?"

At this very moment, in the president's office of the Dongchen Association headquarters building.

A hint of annoyance flashed in Hamachu Misao's eyes.

What he hated most was people disobeying his orders, and the Zorro bandits in front of him were the most troublesome type of troublemakers—capable, with a way out, and unwilling to follow orders.

If it weren't for Furukawa Teng bringing the Zorro bandit gang under the Dongchen Society's wing beforehand...

As a result, Hamaka Misao now has no choice but to include the Zorro Bandit Gang in the scope of the unification.

Otherwise, he might be considering orchestrating an accident to quietly send Zorro's band of robbers on their way.

After all, Hamachu Misao is a legendary crime strategist who has been able to survive in Beika Town for ten years!