Conan: When Shinjiu and Maolilan swap bodies

Sonoko Suzuki was determined to make up for all the sweet moments she had missed during this time, which was even more tiring than going on a mission. Aozawa was having a hard time keeping her company.

Fortunately, love is a universal topic.

Arriving at the art museum in the Suzuki family's car, Aozawa was astonished by the sea of ​​people outside and the banners, light boards, and flags they were holding.

This isn't a phantom thief, this is practically a celebrity.

It's incredible that Kidd, who's so flamboyant, hasn't been targeted by anyone.

Even if he's being targeted, it'll be quite difficult to get rid of him.

Every time Kidd appears, he's surrounded by police. If he can succeed in his scheme amidst the police, then Kidd's downfall wouldn't be unjust.

Amuro Tooru's gaze searched through the crowd, and finally, he spotted two girls standing together.

He went over to greet him:

"Miss Ran, Miss Suzuki, you're here too!"

"Huh? Mr. Amuro, what brings you here? Don't you have to go to work today?" Sonoko asked in surprise when she saw Amuro Tooru.

This is the first time I've seen Amuro Tooru join in on Kid's antics.

Although Amuro Tooru is also a detective, he never seemed to have much interest in Kid.

Aozawa's gaze fell on Amuro Tooru in front of him, and after looking at him for a while, he tilted his head slightly.

"I need to rest too."

Amuro Tooru chuckled and looked around at the fans holding various banners and support signs with a touch of emotion.

"I just wanted to see how amazing the elusive Phantom Thief Kid really is, but I didn't expect there to be so many people here. Even celebrities can't compare to this level of popularity."

"Of course! A magician under the moonlight is absolutely amazing! But Mr. Amuro might have a hard time catching Lord Kid~"

As Sonoko Suzuki spoke, she took Ran's hand and smiled mysteriously.

Amuro Tooru looked at the smile on Suzuki Sonoko's face, feeling somewhat puzzled.

"Mr. Amuro, there's a bug on your back. Don't move."

As Qingze spoke, he patted his shoulder and then, palm up, showed him a worm that was still alive.

Amuro Tooru glanced at it but didn't take it seriously.

He looked around but couldn't find the familiar Conan.

"Didn't Conan come today?"

That brat didn't come today?

Then his plan to scare him failed again.

Speaking of which, the recent news about Shinichi Kudo has been making headlines online, so it's quite normal for him to keep a low profile at this time.

Sonoko shook her head. "We didn't bring him, so we don't know if he came on his own."

Today was a private "date" between the two best friends. She didn't even invite Shi Liang, so of course she couldn't possibly bring along a little devil.

Qingze peeled a candy and put it in his mouth, then handed one to each of the two of them.

Sonoko took it and ate it directly. Amuro Tooru glanced at it and put it in his pocket.

"It's getting late, we're planning to go to the art museum, would you like to come along, Mr. Amuro?" Aozawa invited.

"Let's go together then. I'm also curious about why Kid the Thief is showing up this time."

O'DeTang, dressed in a suit, stood at the edge of the crowd, next to Fryward, a man with short hair and a cool and dashing face.

"Aren't you going to infiltrate the police force?" O'De Tang asked, looking down at the person next to him.

“There’s not much point in sneaking in,” Fryward shook his head.

Their goal is to capture Phantom Thief Kid, so of course they can't do it in public.

“I tampered with that necklace. As long as Kidd takes the necklace, we can find him by tracking its location.”

"Kidd's a gem expert, are you sure the location won't be discovered?"

"I put the micro-locator in the necklace, so it's not easy to spot."

The woman codenamed Flaward smiled confidently.

"Even if I get caught, I still have a plan B."

Chapter 318 The Great Way is Simple

As the time predicted by Phantom Thief Kid approaches, the museum is already being cleared out.

A line of police officers from the Second Investigation Division blocked the entrance to the art museum, refusing entry to visitors and tourists.

Using facial recognition, Sonoko Suzuki led the two directly through the main entrance.

The gemstone on display this time is a purple rose, a round gemstone necklace about 5 centimeters in diameter, which is placed on a blank half-body mannequin, below which is a square display stand about half the height of a person.

A spotlight shines on the gemstone, reflecting a dazzling fire.

"Wow, what a beautiful necklace!" Qingze exclaimed as he looked at the gemstone necklace.

"Yes. But why isn't there any protection here? Is it just displayed like this?" Sonoko wondered.

In the past, there were always layers of protection, so why was it so simple this time?

Amuro Tooru looked around and laughed, "There might be some kind of trap we can't see."

Aozawa glanced at Amuro Tooru, then continued staring at the gemstone.

This gem is quite beautiful; I wonder what its market value is...

He picked up his phone to search, and after confirming that he hadn't miscounted the zeros, he fell into a daze and a state of confusion.

His savings couldn't even buy a single gemstone!

Is this reasonable? Is this normal?!

Seeing Xiaolan staring blankly at her phone, Sonoko came over, puzzled.

"So expensive..." Qingze murmured to himself, suddenly feeling like a poor wretch.

Sonoko Suzuki glanced at the screen. "Forty-three million US dollars... that price is inflated. A gem of this purity and quality would be worth around twenty million..."

Qingze remained silent as he listened to the chaebol's speech.

He usually thinks he's quite rich, but compared to this, he's nothing at all.

After working hard for most of my life, I still can't afford a single gemstone.

He suddenly felt an urge to become a phantom thief.

Compared to murder, thieverything is definitely a faster way to make money...

With mixed feelings, he put away his phone.

"Hey you guys! Did you check their identities?"

When Nakamori Ginzo of the Second Investigation Division saw the three standing in front of the jewel, his eyes sharpened and he quickly walked over.

He reached out and pinched Amuro Tooru's face, pulling his face outward forcefully.

"It hurts! It hurts..." Amuro Tooru's eyes welled up with tears of irrationality, and he grimaced in pain.

Aozawa's gaze fell on Amuro Tooru's face, his heart filled with surprise and doubt.

Is this disguise mask of such good quality?

Seeing that Nakamori Ginzo was about to grab them, Aozawa and Suzuki Sonoko exchanged a glance and said, "We'll do it ourselves!"

As they spoke, the two pinched each other's cheeks to prove their identities.

Only when he saw that the two girls' faces were red from pinching did Nakamori Ginzo's gaze relax.

They were all acquaintances. Last time, it was Ran Mouri who took the jewel back from Kid. Since then, Ginzo Nakamori has not forced them to leave.

Nakamori Ginzo looked around the hall but didn't see Conan. "Why isn't Conan here?"

He was somewhat disappointed not to see Conan.

Without "Kidd's Bane," it seems he'll have to rely on himself today.

"Although Conan didn't come, he brought another detective!" Sonoko Suzuki pushed out Tooru Amuro. "Ta-da! Uncle Mori's top disciple—Detective Amuro!"

Nakamori Ginzo looked Amuro Tooru up and down. "Kogoro Mouri's top disciple? What kind of nobody is he? Never heard of him."

Even Kogoro Mouri himself never managed to capture Kid, let alone an unknown disciple.

Nakamori Ginzo didn't take it seriously at all.

"Haha, I haven't even finished my apprenticeship yet." Amuro Tooru laughed awkwardly.

"Officer Nakamori, what kind of protection did you take this time?" Sonoko Suzuki asked curiously.

"No comment!" Nakamori Ginzo shook his head coldly.

They had previously revealed their protective measures, which were overheard by Phantom Thief Kid, who then exploited them to break through. Now they've learned their lesson.

As long as they don't reveal it, Phantom Thief Kid can't prepare countermeasures in advance, and naturally, he won't be able to steal the gem.

Kid, disguised as Amuro Tooru, chuckled inwardly.

Last night at dinner, he personally heard Uncle Nakamori explain the measures against Kidd.

The gemstone necklace is fixed in place on the mannequin; to remove the gemstone, you would have to take the mannequin with you.

With this half-body doll, Phantom Thief Kid would have nowhere to hide.

This art museum doesn't have an openable dome, so Phantom Thief Kid can't fly; he can only use doors and windows. Whenever he makes a move, the police officers scattered throughout the museum will overwhelm him.

This truly embodies the principle of simplicity!

Kidd's gaze fell on the gemstone, which was set using the bezel setting technique. The metal edge of the necklace wrapped around the girdle of the gemstone, leaving only the top surface exposed.

There is no way to remove the gemstone from the necklace separately.

If we want to steal it, we'll really have to think of a way.

"Alright, you can stay here if you want, but don't get too close and interfere with our police operation," Nakamori Ginzo waved them away.

The three stepped back, distancing themselves from the gem.

As the time for Kidd's announcement drew ever closer, tension rose in the hall. All the officers were on edge, their eyes glued to the mannequin placed alone in the center of the hall.

Sonoko gripped Aozawa's hand tightly, her heart pounding with nervousness.

How will Kidd appear today?

How will they steal the gems?

I can't wait!

Aozawa let her hold him, his gaze falling on Amuro Tooru, who was a step away from him.

With only one minute left until the preview time, he was quite curious about how the phantom thief would make his appearance.

Holding the mannequin, Ginzo Nakamori nervously stared at his watch. As the second hand reached 12, the entire museum was plunged into darkness.

A crisp snap of fingers rang in everyone's ears, and a figure in white suddenly appeared in the air.

He emanated a faint light, and his cloak moved without wind, making him the only source of light in the darkness, forcefully capturing everyone's attention.

Everyone's attention was drawn to the Phantom Thief Kid in the air, including Aozawa.

He looked at the people in the air, puzzled.

how did you do that?

He turned his gaze to the side, and in the pitch black, Amuro Tooru was nowhere to be seen.

The phantom thief Kid in the air held a gem and tossed it around, deliberately showing it to everyone, revealing a wanton smile beneath his hat-covered face.

"I'll take this purple rose with me."

After saying that, he rolled up his cloak and transformed into a white streak of light, rushing towards the entrance of the hall.

"Chase!"

As soon as Nakamori Ginzo's voice rang out, all the police officers sprang into action, sprinting through the darkness toward the disappearing figure at the doorway.