Detective Conan: Starting with Yukiko covered in black stockings!

He knew that his crimes had been exposed and that everything was beyond redemption.

With the arrest of Sato and the criminal group, "Operation Twilight" was successfully thwarted.

Chapter 343 The Mystery of Identity.

After Amuro Tooru and his team successfully thwarted the initial plot of "Project Twilight," the criminal group, like a severely wounded beast, temporarily went into hiding. However, the entire incident was shrouded in an increasingly thick fog, deeply burying the truth.

On this stage where darkness and mystery intertwine, Vermouth, a woman as enigmatic as a ghost, silently infiltrates the heavily guarded Metropolitan Police Department archives, thanks to her extensive and complex network of connections.

The archives were filled with the distinctive scent of old paper, a smell that blended the passage of time with secrets.

Rows of tall bookshelves stand like silent guardians, neatly arranged, filled with all sorts of files, each document recording the crimes and secrets this city has experienced over the long years.

Vermouth wore a black bodysuit that perfectly accentuated her graceful figure, making her look like an elf in the night.

She wore a black baseball cap, and her sharp, eagle-like eyes beneath the brim vigilantly scanned every corner of her surroundings, not missing any possible sign that might expose her.

Her steps were light and steady, each step as light as a cat's, making almost no sound, as if she were one with the darkness.

After carefully navigating the area, she finally arrived at the area where confidential files were stored.

The files here are encrypted layer by layer, like a solid fortress, and only a very few high-ranking officials at the top of the police force have the key to open them.

However, Vermouth did not back down. With her superb skills and extraordinary wisdom, she patiently began to crack the encryption system of the files, much like a skilled locksmith.

Her fingers flew across the keyboard like a nimble dancer, her eyes fixed on the screen as if trying to see right through it.

As the cracking progressed, the complexity of the encryption system far exceeded expectations. Cracking each layer of the password was like climbing a steep and dangerous mountain, requiring a great deal of time and effort.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on her smooth forehead and slid slowly down her cheeks, but the determination in her eyes never wavered.

She knew that this file might contain the key information that could turn the tide and give her the upper hand in this dark game.

Finally, after a long and intense effort, she successfully opened the file about "Project Twilight".

However, what came into view was an incomplete document, with some content clearly deleted or damaged, as if key puzzle pieces had been swallowed by darkness.

From the limited archival information, Vermouth gradually pieced together an astonishing past.

"Project Twilight" was actually a secret research project established twenty years ago in response to a series of bizarre and supernatural events.

At that time, the city seemed to be shrouded in an unknown dark force, and various supernatural phenomena frequently emerged.

Strange lights and shadows flickered in the night sky, eerie sounds echoed in the silent streets, and the unexplained disappearances of people and the mysterious appearance of strange objects caused social panic and attracted the attention of the government.

In response to these nightmarish and unknown threats, the Metropolitan Police Department, in collaboration with the country's top scientists and researchers, launched "Project Twilight" with all its might.

The project's initial goal was to conduct in-depth research into these supernatural phenomena, hoping to find solutions and even attempting to harness the powerful forces they contain to control this mysterious power that could potentially overturn the world order.

However, as the research progressed, the project team gradually realized that these supernatural forces were like Pandora's box, too powerful and difficult to control.

Chapter 344 In-depth Investigation

Even the smallest mistake can have devastating consequences, like lighting a fuse that leads to the end of the world.

Ultimately, after weighing the pros and cons, "Project Twilight" was urgently sealed off due to its extreme danger, and all related data was also strictly guarded, as if locking up this sleeping demon so that it would never have the chance to awaken again.

Vermouth continued to carefully peruse the files, not missing a single detail.

Suddenly, her gaze was drawn to the resume of the current Superintendent General of Police.

During the sensitive period when "Operation Twilight" was terminated, there was an unusual gap in the Superintendent of Police's resume.

This blank space is as abrupt as a grotesque crack in the file, out of place, as if silently telling a hidden, unspeakable secret.

Vermouth's mind raced. With her keen intuition and rich experience, she realized that the Superintendent General was very likely to have intricate connections with "Project Twilight," and might even be the mastermind behind the restart of the project and the secret collusion with the criminal organization. He was undoubtedly the biggest suspect in the whole mystery.

At the same time, Amuro Tooru and his team did not slack off in the slightest and launched an in-depth investigation into the incident.

During the raid on the criminal gang's hideout, they discovered some strange symbols and markings.

These symbols and markings were bizarre in form, unlike any other symbols they had encountered from conventional criminal organizations; rather, they resembled patterns from some ancient and mysterious ritual.

As Amuro gazed at the symbols, a strong intuition surged within him that these symbols might be closely connected to the supernatural forces hidden behind the "Twilight Project."

In order to figure out the meaning of these symbols, Amuro Tooru quickly contacted a renowned and accomplished expert in the field of occultism.

Upon seeing these symbols, the experts' expressions instantly turned grave, as if they had witnessed an ominous sign foreshadowing impending disaster.

He slowly told Amuro that these symbols originated from an ancient and mysterious system of thought, closely related to rituals that attempted to awaken or control supernatural forces.

This discovery further confirms Amuro Tooru's speculation that "Project Twilight" is not a simple criminal conspiracy, but must hide more complex and dangerous supernatural factors behind it, and a huge storm may be brewing in the dark.

Just as Amuro Tooru was preparing to delve deeper into the connection between these symbols and the "Twilight Project," his phone suddenly rang, and Vermouth's slightly mysterious voice came from the other end.

Vermouth briefly revealed to him her astonishing discovery in the Metropolitan Police Department's archives, especially the crucial clue about the blank space in the Superintendent's resume.

Amuro was greatly shocked after hearing this, as if a huge stone had been thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples to spread.

He knew that if the Superintendent General of Police was really involved, the entire investigation would face unprecedented difficulties and obstacles, because they would have to confront huge resistance from the top levels of the police force. This would undoubtedly be a difficult battle against the forces of darkness.

After a brief but careful consideration, Amuro Tooru and Vermouth decided to temporarily set aside their differences and join forces to conduct an investigation.

Despite their different motives, they aligned their interests on the crucial matter of uncovering the truth behind "Project Twilight."

Subsequently, they split into two groups and launched an investigation into the Superintendent General of Police from different angles.

Vermouth made full use of her vast network of contacts, like a spider lurking in the dark, to gather all sorts of minute information about the Superintendent General from within the Metropolitan Police Department, including his recent actions and every person he had contacted, leaving no possible clue unchecked.

Amuro Tooru, on the other hand, takes an external approach, delving into the possible hidden connections between the Superintendent General and the criminal organization, as well as his series of unusual behaviors after the termination of "Project Twilight," attempting to piece together the complete truth from these clues.

During the intensive investigation, they gradually discovered that after the termination of "Operation Twilight," the Superintendent General of Police had frequently met with some mysterious individuals.

These people come from diverse backgrounds and different fields. Some are incredibly wealthy businessmen who control enormous sums of money and seem to manipulate the lifeline of the economy in the dark. Others are erudite scholars whose wisdom is as deep as the ocean, yet seems to serve some ulterior motive. There are even some influential figures in the underworld who manipulate events in the shadows and control shady transactions.

Chapter 345 The Residence of a Key Figure

Through in-depth investigation into the backgrounds of these individuals, Amuro Tooru and Vermouth discover that they all have intricate connections to a mysterious organization.

This organization, like a ghost hidden in the abyss of darkness, has remained largely unknown, but it seems to have an unusually strong interest in and in-depth research into supernatural forces, as if it were pursuing some mysterious power that could change the world order.

In order to further uncover the mystery of this organization, Amuro Tooru decides to risk infiltrating the residence of one of its key figures.

This is a luxurious estate located in the suburbs, resembling a mysterious castle standing in the darkness.

The manor is surrounded by towering walls, like a sturdy fortress. The walls are covered with advanced security equipment, and the tight security system is like a pair of vigilant eyes, constantly monitoring every move around it.

Under the cover of night, Amuro Tooru, like a cheetah in the darkness, used his excellent infiltration skills to quietly evade the patrolling security personnel and successfully enter the manor.

The manor was brightly lit, but this brightness brought no warmth; instead, against the backdrop of silence, it created an eerie and chilling atmosphere.

Amuro Tooru carefully searched for clues in each room, leaving no corner unchecked.

Finally, in the study, he found a seemingly ordinary but extraordinary diary.

The owner of the diary appears to be a core member of this mysterious organization. The diary details their research progress on supernatural powers, as well as their secret cooperation plan with the Superintendent General.

From the lines of the diary, Amuro Tooru learns that this mysterious organization is plotting to restart "Project Twilight," and that they are ambitious and attempt to use supernatural powers to achieve their mad ambition of world domination.

The Superintendent General of Police, however, harbored ulterior motives, hoping to use their power to consolidate his supreme position in the police force and obtain unimaginable huge profits to satisfy his greedy desires.

Just as Amuro Tooru was preparing to quietly leave the manor, fate played a cruel joke on him.

He accidentally triggered a hidden alarm device. Instantly, the alarm bells blared throughout the manor, their sharp ringing piercing the silent night sky like the roar of a demon.

Upon hearing the alarm, the security personnel swarmed toward the study. They were well-trained, and their eyes revealed coldness and decisiveness.

Amuro Tooru felt a sense of foreboding and immediately realized that he was in an extremely dangerous situation.

But he was experienced and did not panic.

He quickly calmed down and, relying on his brief memory of the manor's layout and his excellent fighting skills, he did not hesitate to engage in a fierce fight with the security personnel.

The battle was extremely fierce, and the well-trained and coordinated security personnel put immense pressure on Amuro Tooru.

But Amuro Tooru, like a warrior on the battlefield, skillfully countered every attack with his indomitable will and superb fighting skills.

He was agile and moved freely through the crowd. Every move he made was precise and powerful, like a sharp blade tearing through the enemy's defenses.

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After a fierce and arduous struggle, Amuro Tooru finally managed to escape the security personnel's encirclement and capture, and like an eagle breaking free of its cage, he fled the manor.

Once back in a safe location, he recounted in detail his astonishing discovery of the manor to Vermouth.

After in-depth analysis and discussion, the two decided to make this irrefutable evidence public, thoroughly exposing the ugly conspiracy of the Superintendent General and the mysterious organization.

However, they knew that directly disclosing the evidence was by no means easy, as it could trigger huge public panic, like setting off a media bomb.

Moreover, the Superintendent General of Police has cultivated deep influence within the police force over many years and is likely to resort to any means necessary to destroy evidence or even carry out ruthless retaliation against them.

Therefore, they meticulously devised a comprehensive plan.

First, they sent copies of the evidence to trusted journalists and high-ranking government officials, who acted as sparks of justice, ensuring a powerful force to support them if necessary.

Then, after careful consideration, they decided to expose the heinous crimes of the Superintendent General and the mysterious organization in a shocking way at an appropriate time, in front of numerous media outlets and the public.

During the intense preparations, they were constantly under immense pressure and faced death threats from all sides.

The mysterious organization, like an enraged viper, sends wave after wave of assassins to try to kill them. Each assassination attempt is like a sharp blade in the dark, threatening to take their lives at any moment.

Chapter 346, The Warriors Who Sounded the Horn of Justice

The Superintendent General of Police also used his authority to conduct malicious investigations and ruthless suppression against them, attempting to nip their investigation in the bud.

But Amuro Tooru and Vermouth, like unwavering lighthouses, skillfully resolved crises time and time again with their steadfast beliefs and extraordinary wisdom.

They stood firm in the dark storm, like brave warriors, undeterred, waiting for the moment when the truth would be revealed.

Finally, the day that would decide their fate arrived.

Amuro Tooru and Vermouth stood at a large press conference, with a large number of media and members of the public gathered below.

Their expressions were serious, their eyes resolute, like warriors about to sound the horn of justice.

In front of everyone, they methodically presented the mountain of irrefutable evidence they had collected, detailing the shocking conspiracy of the Superintendent General of Police colluding with a mysterious organization to restart "Operation Twilight".

The scene erupted in uproar. The public was shocked by the astonishing truth, and anger spread like wildfire through the crowd.

Under intense public pressure, the Superintendent General of Police, like a trapped beast caught in the web of justice, was swiftly arrested by the police.

Without the support of key figures, the mysterious organization immediately fell into chaos, like a building about to collapse and its members scattering when the tree falls.

Taking advantage of the situation, the police launched a full-scale crackdown, destroying the mysterious organization's strongholds one by one like autumn leaves being swept away by the wind. The organization's members were all arrested and brought to justice.

With the downfall of the Superintendent General and the mysterious organization, the crisis of "Project Twilight" was temporarily averted, and the city seemed to awaken from a nightmare, ushering in a glimmer of peace.

But Amuro Tooru and Vermouth knew that the threat of supernatural forces, like an undercurrent hidden in the darkness, still existed in the corners of this world and could unleash a storm at any moment.

Although they cooperated to fight a common enemy in this incident, their antagonistic relationship remained unchanged.

In the future, they may clash again on the dark stage, but when faced with a common supernatural threat, they may also join hands once more to fight for the justice and goals they each uphold.

After this thrilling incident, Amuro Tooru gained a deeper understanding of the supernatural.

He realized that on the long road to maintaining social peace and justice, we must not only be vigilant against ordinary criminal acts, but also be highly vigilant against supernatural forces hidden in the shadows.

Therefore, he made up his mind to strengthen the research on paranormal phenomena and to form a special force to deal with such events.

This force will become the city's guardians, able to respond more calmly to supernatural crises and protect the safety of citizens and the stability of society.

Vermouth returned to her dark organization with mixed feelings.

She truthfully reported the details of the incident and her in-depth understanding of the supernatural forces to the organization's senior management.

The dark organization has shown a keen interest in supernatural powers, like sharks smelling blood, and has decided to intensify its research and exploration in this area.

Vermouth knew this would trigger a series of new crises and challenges, but she revealed a mysterious smile in the darkness, as if she had foreseen all the variables in the future and was ready to continue playing her unique and mysterious role in this dark game.

As time went by, the city gradually returned to its former tranquility.

The streets were bustling with people again, and people's lives seemed to have returned to normal.

However, beneath this calm surface, a contest of supernatural forces may be quietly brewing.

Amuro Tooru and his team remain vigilant at all times, like warriors awaiting battle, ready to meet new and unknown challenges.

Meanwhile, Vermouth and the Black Organization are also lurking in the shadows, and no one knows what impact their next move will have on the world.

But one thing is certain: the struggle between good and evil will never cease, and the story continues in this world full of mystery and danger…

In the days that followed, Amuro Tooru devoted himself entirely to the task of forming a special forces unit.

Like a chef who carefully selects ingredients, he handpicked a group of elites from within the Metropolitan Police Department.

These individuals not only possess outstanding combat skills, enabling them to bravely face danger, but also have keen reconnaissance abilities, allowing them to discern every clue like a falcon.

Chapter 347 Double Trap