Conan: When Shinjiu and Maolilan swap bodies

She wouldn't support what he wanted to do.

He would only stand by and watch her good deeds, which were purely out of a desire to help others.

He had no interest in turning a blank sheet of paper black, nor did he want to drag those who believed in the good into the mess.

"Cleaning out" Shinichi Kudo was just a deal.

The other side of the deal is that after the bodies were swapped, Ran Mouri became completely obedient to him.

It's a very fair deal.

After that's all, Ran Mouri just needs to play his role when the bodies are swapped and when Koniak needs to appear.

She doesn't need to be involved in anything else.

In the evening, the bus returned to the hotel.

There are no scheduled activities for the class in the evening, but students are not allowed to leave the hotel and must be back in their rooms before 10 p.m.

Standing by the window of her room, watching the police cars appear below, Ran Mouri suddenly realized that she had overlooked a problem.

In the two solutions proposed by Aozawa, the person in danger is not Shinichi, but Aozawa himself.

Perhaps it was his overly confident and composed demeanor, or perhaps it was his exceptionally powerful presence that made her overlook the fact that Qingze might also be in danger.

To make the trap real, it must be a real trap; and to "kill" Shinichi, one must also step into the trap.

In the midst of gunfire, no one can guarantee they will escape unscathed.

A sudden feeling of unease and panic rose in my heart.

"What happened? Why are there so many police cars?"

Sonoko also heard the sirens. She went to the window, looking very puzzled.

"I'll go out and see."

After leaving a message, Ran Mouri quickly walked out of the room.

Chapter 119 I am your comrade-in-arms

A case has occurred in the hotel; a celebrity has died.

Kyoto Metropolitan Police Department officer Ayanokoji led a team to cordon off the scene and examine the evidence.

Using her facial recognition, Ran Mouri made inquiries and eventually arrived at the door of the hotel room where the incident occurred.

She saw Shinichi, and she also saw Sera.

He was examining the case in the room as usual, and appeared completely normal.

But the more normal something is, the more abnormal it is.

Judging from Shinichi's keen perception and his reaction to saying goodbye, he must have realized that he had been exposed.

They had even prepared themselves for death and never to be seen again.

He was trying to lure Gin into his territory and into his encirclement by using normalcy.

Ran Mouri turned around quickly.

Mr. Aozawa absolutely cannot go to Shinichi's home turf!

Since we can't go, we can only lure Shinichi out.

And Ran Mouri is the perfect bait!

Her earphones ran out of battery by evening, so she used her phone to send a message to Qingze.

"Mr. Qingze, I'm going to leave the hotel to buy something at a convenience store. You're taking me hostage!"

The assembled sniper rifle made a crisp click, and Qingze raised an eyebrow upon receiving the message.

Hostage?

Is Ran Mouri planning to use herself as bait?

【unnecessary. 】

Did they really think Koniak's fearsome reputation was unfounded? Even if he stepped into the encirclement, he was confident he could escape.

Ran Mouri should just stay put; she doesn't need to worry about how they play their game.

The information on the phone screen was flashing by very quickly.

[Mr. Aozawa, Shinichi's affairs had nothing to do with you; you got involved because of me.]

I can't just stand by and watch you walk into danger.

I don't want you to get hurt, and I don't want you to get hurt!

As Qingze looked at the text on the screen, the girl's worry and anxiety seemed to overflow from the screen.

He stared at the last sentence, remaining motionless for a long time.

"You don't want me to get hurt? What about him? I'm really planning to give him a good beating..."

He muttered to himself, the sniper rifle in his hand gleaming coldly, a strange smile playing on his lips.

Ran Mouri, are you trying to become my accomplice?

You'd better think this through, because once you embark on this path, there's no turning back.

At that time, you will be a traitor to their camp.

With his eyes slightly lowered, he sent the message from his fingertips.

This is just a transaction; you only need to fulfill your promises after the transaction is completed. Whether I get hurt or not is irrelevant to the transaction itself.

He stared at the screen, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

Ran Mouri, I've already given you a chance. Once you've chosen this path, there's no turning back.

Ran Mouri's message came back quickly, as always.

Mr. Qingze, there's no need for you to feel burdened; this was my own choice.

Qingze suddenly laughed.

His smile grew wider and wider.

"You said it yourself, Ran Mouri."

He checked it again.

Are you trying to become my accomplice?

Ran Mouri corrected his wording.

They are comrades-in-arms.

She couldn't bring herself to stand back and wait for the outcome with a clear conscience.

Especially when everything he did was because of her.

She might not be of much use on the battlefield, but when danger strikes, she can at least shield him from bullets with her body.

Comrades-in-arms.

This is the second time Qingze has seen this word.

The first time, he dismissed it with disdain, giving a thumbs-down gesture.

This time, he laughed heartily and gave an affirmative reply.

【it is good. 】

He put away the sniper rifle, abandoning all his original plans.

Since Ran Mouri is going to get involved, he will naturally play along to the end.

……

Following the information provided by the repair shop, Kogoro Mori eventually found the mechanic who had maintained the Fukuda family's car years ago.

Shortly after the incident, the mechanic quit his job, citing winning the lottery as the reason.

It's fine if you don't make the connection, but once you do, it's hard not to arouse suspicion.

When the doorbell rang, a man in his early forties came out. He reeked of alcohol, and the house behind him was a mess.

"Who are you?" The man was still somewhat dazed and his attitude was unusually rude.

"I am Kogoro Mouri, and I am investigating a car accident case from thirteen years ago..."

The man sobered up instantly, and a hint of panic involuntarily showed on his face.

He spoke harshly and sternly, cursing and swearing at Kogoro Mouri:

"What Kogoro Mouri? What car accident? What does that have to do with me? Don't bother me while I'm drinking!"

Then he slammed the door shut.

Kogoro Mouri was turned away, which only made him more certain that there was something wrong with the mechanic.

Looking at the sky, which had become completely dark, he decided to find a hotel to stay in for the night and try again tomorrow.

Anyway, the employer didn't specify a time, and we found enough information in one day.

……

Ai Haibara stood by the window of another hotel, wearing binoculars that allowed her to see into the distance, keeping a close eye on the entrance of the hotel where Shinichi Kudo was staying.

Gin came out of the hotel this afternoon and hasn't been seen since.

Now that a case has occurred, police cars have surrounded the hotel entrance. If Gin sees this, he certainly won't choose to take action at the hotel.

But the most dangerous place is also the safest place, and Gin might still choose this place.

Suddenly, she saw a familiar figure walk out of the hotel.

Maori Lan?

Why did she suddenly come out?

Ai Haibara frowned, a sense of unease rising within her.

"Doctor, I'm going out for a bit." With that, she put a hat on her head and quickly went downstairs.

It would be too dangerous for Ran Mouri to come out of the hotel alone at this time. If Gin had investigated Shinichi Kudo, he might use her as a scapegoat!

"Wait for me, Ai!"

Grabbing the car keys and room key, Professor Agasa hurriedly followed.

Ran Mouri walked towards the convenience store on another street according to her own plan.

There weren't many people on the street, so she went into a convenience store and picked out a few packs of hygiene products.

This is the most suitable reason. Although her period hasn't started yet, helping her classmate is clearly a valid reason.

Passing by the beverage counter, she casually grabbed a bottle of peach soda, just like when she spontaneously decided to shop at a convenience store—as normal as could be.

As she walked out of the convenience store, she pulled the tab and drank her soda as she headed back.

A silver figure leaned against the wall in the shadows. He was covered in black, with only his striking silver hair showing.

The cigarette glowed and faded between his fingertips, with wisps of smoke drifting upwards.

In the shadow of the hat brim, he looked up at the girl who seemed completely unaware of the impending danger.

No! Ran Mouri! Don't go there!

Ai Haibara stood at the corner, her feet frozen in place as if sealed, her body trembling uncontrollably.

Her heart was screaming, her body was clamoring to escape. She struggled to control herself and finally took another step, but suddenly someone grabbed her shoulders and hugged her to hide.

Chapter 120 Xiaolan is in trouble!

"Ai! Don't go over there!"