Phantom Thief of Heart!but conan

Chapter 986 Tang Ze: Look, I'm anxious again

"It's not right..." Maori Kogoro muttered after completing the inspection. "Generally speaking, if this person really intends to steal from your house, and the suspect knows you, with such a thorough arrangement, he should be able to get the money, right?"

"Well, that means he might not be looking for cash, but something else..." Sato Miwako followed his train of thought and pondered, "Do you have any valuable collections at home? Or, is there anything else valuable? In short, besides cash..."

"You mean some collectible cards or my sister's paintings?" Masashi Emoto frowned. "Well, I collect some. My sister does buy lottery tickets, but these are not that important things... After all, we never win the lottery."

"Are your paintings valuable?" Kogoro Maori looked at Aya Emoto.

Aya Emoto's face turned red all of a sudden, and she stammered and shook her head: "No, no, no, I'm just a newcomer in the industry. I'm not famous at all, and I can't sell for much. And, and I mostly draw on the computer, so I can't steal anything..."

Tang Ze turned his head, glanced at her subtly, and vaguely understood something.

So he grabbed the doll on the bag in advance, slowly left the study room where the atmosphere of reasoning was heated, and said in a low voice: "Don't look at the things in her computer."

"Hmm? Why? The criminal left a message on her computer," Noah stopped pretending after leaving everyone's sight. He raised his furry doll head and asked, "Maybe we can find some clues if we take a look."

"I roughly know which one of them is the criminal. And there's no camera on her computer, so what can you see even if you look? Be obedient, kid, don't look."

Although there were hints about this in the original case, the point was not very clear. However, seeing her reaction, Tang Ze guessed something.

Maybe he’s not just an online artist, but also someone who draws in books... ?
Whether it's Masashi Emoto who collects cards or Aya Emoto who stays at home, they are probably very two-dimensional...

It fits my imagination of a fraternity.jpg
He was about to make a joke when he suddenly felt his cell phone vibrate a few times, and he slightly stopped teasing.

Tang Ze's own mobile phone has ringtones, and he sets special ringtones for different people to remind himself in advance who is on the other end of the call to avoid any confusion.

Now if you don't turn on the ringtone and just use vibration, you can only...

"Hello, Gin-senpai? Why are you calling me suddenly? What's the matter?" Tang Ze kept an eye on the study room and even did not forget to open his third eye, in case one of his coops noticed his absence and came over to join in the fun.

He didn't even bother changing his voice, it was a well-known fact that Kumail was living under someone else's identity, and by using his own voice, Gin might be able to realize that there were other people around him and be more restrained.

On the other end of the phone, Gin couldn't help but frown before he opened his mouth to explain.

At this point, the fact that Kumail is still socializing as Tang Ze Zhao is not a problem; the content of his words is the problem.

"Can't I call you? You've been a little too arrogant lately." Gin looked at the huge poster on the road outside the car window and sneered, "If you and Bourbon continue to act on your own, some people will not be able to stand you."

For Tang Ze, this period of time was a window period for him to wait for Mizunashi Rena and Akai Hide to complete the coordination, and at the same time, for her to try to contact the Japanese Public Security Bureau. He was running around outside, and although some side quests were opened, overall, he was more in the mood to relax and have fun.

But this is not the case for those he drags into this.

Scobin, who was handed over by Kumail, first of all had a huge fortune behind her. The value of the cultural relics and collections she collected on her own was equivalent to the hard work Gin had put in killing people and silencing them for a long time.

The things she set her eyes on were often worth hundreds of millions or even billions, like the Egg of Memories. After it was confirmed to be kept in the Kosaka family, combined with its legendary background and the delicate relationship between its owner, Kosaka Natsumi, its valuation in the secondary market has reached more than 2 billion yen.

Scobin still has dozens of these amazing artifacts.

Not to mention the strategic influence of Scobin.

She is a person who is recognized by Kumail as having special abilities, and is very likely the same as Kumail himself. It is impossible for the organization not to be interested in her.

The relationship between the zoo behind her and cognitive science almost instantly attracted most of the organization's attention, and the desire to rob the gang became stronger and stronger.

Gin didn't participate much in this process because of his avoidance of Bourbon and Kumail in recent days, but he had already understood some of Kumail's ideas through his cold observation and the forced overtime work caused by it.

Whether it is the special abilities cultivated through the experiment, or the appeal of the last orphan of the Tangze family that he is playing to the relevant personnel, it will only be taken more seriously after Scobin's unexpected discovery.

This guy is trying to improve his status in disguise.

Recently, regarding the big commotion in Fantasy Park, Kumail used the excuse that he had investigated the connection between the criminal and the channel behind Scobin, which was why he got so strongly involved.

But anyone with a discerning eye knows how much profit Kumail has gained from this case.

For example, this huge poster posted outside showing him endorsing the Fantasy Park is so bright and arrogant that it seems like a declaration.

It's not a bad thing for an organization to expand its power, but if it uses Kumail...

"Of course you can call me, Senior. How dare I not accept your command? It's just that I haven't heard you speak for a long time, so I'm a little uncomfortable." Tang Ze replied with a smile, "Is there a task that you have to find me to complete? It's an honor, but if Bourbon Senior holds me responsible, I will let him come to you directly, Gin Senior?"

Before he could fully understand what he said, Gin's eyes twitched twice.

There is nothing wrong with the content, but when Tang Ze Akira speaks in the classic sarcastic tone from Kumail, it is more effective than speaking with his own voice, so much so that Gin suddenly wanted to hold the phone farther away.

"...Don't talk as if I'm happy to find you. Bourbon is just your superior, you still belong to the organization, so figure it out."

"Yes, yes, I know. I am just a pawn. Don't worry, senior. I have always been clear about this."

"Don't get involved in the bourbon and rum business." Gin, who heard some off-screen voiceover, said in a colder voice, "Your most important task now is Tang Ze Zhao's business. That gentleman is very dissatisfied with Kihara's business."

Tang Ze narrowed his eyes.

This sentence went a bit beyond the scope of criticism, and it also indirectly told him the fundamental reason why Gin made this call, which was probably directly instructed by the boss.

I don't know what information this old immortal got from the zoo... It seems that I still need to communicate with Amuro Toru recently and pay more attention to the news from Scobin. Tang Ze is still very confident in their current cooking process. Scobin, who has been processed by him, will definitely not say anything that shouldn't be said, but if these guys with developed imaginations think about other things, it will also be a trouble.

As if he knew everything in his heart, Tang Ze still uttered even more disgusting lines smoothly: "Wow, senior, are you concerned about me? Thank you very much. Don't worry, I certainly have no right to interfere in my superiors' affairs. Gin-senpai, you have to work overtime so late, and you should take care of yourself."

After saying this, Tangze moved the phone a little further away from his ear, successfully avoiding Gin's momentarily heavier breathing and the sharp noise coming from the microphone on the other side because he was squeezed too tightly.

I have to say that it is hard to say whether his other abilities have improved since he became a fake wine. But in terms of disgusting Gin, he has already reached the pinnacle. Almost one sentence can choke the opponent and make him speechless, and it is difficult to scold him.

Gin, who was successfully disgusted, had his temples twitching wildly.

He could neither let this remark go as if he heard nothing, nor could he open his mouth to retort. It seemed as if his defense had been truly broken, and now he was stuck in between breaths, as if he was choking on lard.

"... go check your mail."

After a stern rebuke, the call was hung up.

It's not hard to tell that no matter what he originally wanted to say on the phone, now he doesn't want to communicate with that little bastard Kumail.

"Look, he's anxious again." Tang Ze put down his phone, looked at Noah, who was trying hard to express his contempt with his doll eyes, and leisurely checked the messages. "Showing proper concern has made him so excited. Sigh, the workplace environment in the organization is really terrible."

Noah looked at him silently without saying anything.

...How dare you say that? Then why do you say that?

Who used the information provided by Scobin and Kidd, and even some of the information learned from Hakuba, to put the organization's resources in Tokyo into a tight spot?
Thinking about it carefully, besides being simply disgusted by his tone, Gin was probably more unable to stand his arrogant attitude.

Because it is very likely that Tang Ze was the cause of Gin's work to this point.

"Let me see..." Tang Ze took out his mobile phone with a smile, and then after reading the content of the email, his face immediately turned cold.

"What's wrong?" Seeing Tang Ze's expression, Noah floated up and leaned over to look at his phone screen. His eyes immediately turned into a line, "...No wonder they gave the task to you."

This was a rare assassination mission that was directly handed to him by Gin - generally speaking, even if there was such a job, Kumail, who was hiding his identity, would not be used. It would basically be handed over to Bourbon first for easy cooperation.

The email contained simple content and listed three targets that he needed to solve. What was special was that these targets were all related to wealthy families, and some even included children of several years old.

Rather than simply silencing someone, this is more like an assassination with conspiracy characteristics in order to achieve certain goals.

Noah glanced at Tang Ze, put his arm around his shoulders, and patted him comfortingly with his short flannel hands.

He could understand why Tang Ze was angry.

Perhaps the most special thing about several targets is that based on the information provided in the emails, he can completely use the channels of the Suzuki family or his other friends to contact them.

This is not only a disguised means of testing his relationship with the Suzuki family, but also a further form of control, trying to take over the network of relationships belonging to Karasawa Akira and Goro Akechi. The more handles left behind, the easier it will be for Kumail to become a useful pawn.

He wanted to take advantage of his friends' value and even involved children, which really hit Tang Ze's nerves.

"I guess the incident at Fantasy Park reminded them." Tang Ze moved his fingers a few times and completely ignored the last warning of confidentiality in the email. He saved the entire email before deleting it. "I am the most popular and famous detective in Tokyo. In terms of connections, I am better than most members."

Just like when they killed the pawn Tunkou Shigehiko, they sent out two codenamed members. If the organization cannot kill everyone in a car as quickly and efficiently as Gin did, then the best choice is to hide their presence and do it quietly.

Pisco was indeed used as a test stone at the beginning, but it is undeniable that Pisco and Vermouth were the code members who were most likely to come into contact with Shigehiko Tsuchiguchi in that situation.

If Pisco had not been illuminated by the halo of the god of death and had the misfortune of being caught on the spot at the moment of committing the crime, he would indeed have survived.

He is the president of a company and doesn't even know Shigehiko Tsuchiguchi. The nature of this crime is almost the same as a random murder. How could anyone suspect him?

Just like these missions, as a contact of the Suzuki family, Goro Akechi also has contacts with the younger generations of many wealthy families, so it is natural for him to be invited. Compared with people like Pisco, he has a background of organizational training and brainwashing, which makes it easier for him to deal with more sensitive targets than even Bourbon.

"It's okay, it's not a big problem." Tang Ze quickly adjusted his mood, put away the anger that had emerged, and smiled, "It's easy to solve."

It’s not that these goals are easy to achieve, but that organizational problems are easy to solve.

"It's actually a good thing that they are willing to entrust this kind of task to me. If I can gain the trust of the organization, I will have a better chance of digging out the secrets." Tang Ze put away his phone and said calmly, "As for the others... just tell them clearly that they don't need Suzuki Sonoko, Hattori Heiji, or anyone else's help. Kumail can do it too. Just stop looking down on me."

He will prepare some good shows for the organization.

"So, the most suspicious person is this Rokuda!"

After finishing the call, Tang Ze pretended to come back from the bathroom. When he walked back to the study, he found that the group who were discussing fiercely had reached a new conclusion.

Faster than he remembered.

"It's unlikely, right? Rokuda's financial situation is indeed average, but he is a very principled man. No, it's impossible that he would..." Masashi Emoto frowned, obviously not believing the conclusion of the detective and the police.

"I understand your trust in your friends, Mr. Masashi Emoto, but..." Conan pushed his glasses and was about to say something when he was pushed back by Tang Ze who happened to walk over.

"But he is indeed among the suspects. Whether it is Kota being hurt or your innocent friend being implicated, it is a situation that no one wants to see. So, why don't we go directly to his house and take a look?" Tang Ze continued smoothly as if he had never left the table.

(End of this chapter)