Refuse to allow Conan to join the main storyline

Seeing Ken Takagi's expression, Koizumi roughly guessed what he was thinking, so he explained it again.

"The Wildfire Bar is not your exclusive intelligence network. If you can use it, why can't the other party?

"If this person also commissions Shinji Hagiya and uses them for counter-reconnaissance, won't you expose yourself directly?"

Takagi Ken suddenly realized.

Koizumi: "I told you to continue investigating in the normal way in order to conceal your activities and prevent them from observing your movements from both sides.

“After all, something happened in Santa Philina, and your failure to take any action would be an abnormal situation.

"But you have to be careful with your actions. If you move too much and scare this loach away, I, your boss, will be in big trouble. Do you understand?"

Ken Takagi was suddenly startled and became nervous.

"Yes! I'll be careful!"

Koizumi: "Relax a little, don't be so nervous.

"Anyway, except for not entrusting the Wildfire Bar, you can still do what you are supposed to do."

Takagi Ken hesitated and said, "...Boss, I'm afraid I'll make a mistake. Should I send you the action plan for your review before I take action?"

"Then send it to Nekozuka for his review and confirmation. Nekozuka, did you understand my request just now?"

Nekozuka, who had been sitting at the dining table like an Acala, said: "Okay, boss."

“Okay, that’s it.

"Takagi, tell me what happened in the store today."

"Okay, boss!"

Just now in the office, Koizumi didn't hear the entire phone call from Yuya Kazemi, but just got a general idea of ​​what happened today based on the reactions of the four people.

After listening to Ken Takagi's story again, I finally understood the whole story.

"…When the lady suddenly had an abnormal condition, I called the emergency number of Mihua Hospital. But I can be sure that the car that came later was definitely not from Mihua Hospital!"

Seeing that Takagi Ken was so confident, Koizumi asked, "Why?"

"I have memorized the license plate numbers of the ambulances of several large hospitals in Tokyo. I have never seen the car that came here today!"

Koizumi: ...

Okay, that's okay too.

As long as it works, it's a good idea.

Seeing Koizumi nod in approval, Takagi Ken tried hard to suppress the corners of his mouth.

"Because there were so many people at the scene, and there were also reporters from outside Youqiao, I didn't expose them right away. Instead, I had people keep a close eye on this group of people, planning to find out their purpose after the storm has passed."

Koizumi nodded: "Well, you did a good job. Then what? Where is this abnormal lady now?"

"She was kidnapped by that group of scammers and locked up in a house on the outskirts of the city. I have arranged for someone to keep watch nearby, and we can set out at any time to snatch her back!"

Koizumi: "Where are the other three people who came to steal the beauty serum?"

Takagi Ken: "After I called the police, they were taken away by the Investigation Section 1."

"and then?"

"…We intercepted all the things they stole, and the people were taken away by the police from the First Investigation Division."

"Well, I'm asking, after the police took the man away, did you send someone to follow him?"

"...No. Boss, is there something wrong with those three people? If necessary, I can..."

Koizumi smiled noncommittally: "Then there's no need. After all, the person is already dead."

Takagi Ken: ...? !

Belmode:......

"Well, to be more precise, two died and one is missing."

Takagi Ken was a little panicked: "Boss... I..."

Koizumi waved his hand: "I'm not blaming you, I'm just telling you what I know about the follow-up. You handled today's matter very well, no problem."

Vermouth interrupted and asked, "Did he do it?"

Koizumi nodded: "Well, it should be him."

Takagi Ken was stunned: "Him? Could he be the code-name member of the organization mentioned earlier?"

"Yeah. That's him."

Takagi Ken: !!!

He wanted to ask "why", but looking at the expressions of Koizumi and Vermouth, he finally kept the question to himself.

Koizumi looked up at the ceiling and thought for a moment, then said, "As for the lady who was imprisoned..."

Ken Takagi immediately perked up his spirits and waited for Koizumi's order, then he would personally lead the team to rescue the person.

In the end, I heard Koizumi say, "...just don't worry about her."

"Okay, I'll just...eh? Never mind?"

"Yes, you heard me right. Leave her alone."

Koizumi smiled and said in a relaxed tone: "Even if the police intervene in the investigation, does this person's disappearance have anything to do with us?

“Although the accident happened in our store, she was taken away by an ambulance from Mihua Hospital in full view of everyone.

"We not only have numerous witnesses, but also surveillance footage as physical evidence."

As he was talking, Koizumi suddenly changed his expression and said sincerely: "However, this lady is a customer who came to our store after all, and Santa Felina will definitely take the corresponding responsibility. We solemnly promise to fully cooperate with the police investigation and actively assist them in finding the missing lady as soon as possible.

"We are deeply saddened and concerned about her tragic experience. We will spare no effort to provide any possible assistance in the hope of playing a small role in finding her.

"During this difficult time, we will work closely with the police, share all relevant information, and assist them in their investigation and search. I believe that through our joint efforts, we will be able to find her and reunite her with her family as soon as possible."

Koizumi's tone became more and more exaggerated.

"At the same time, we also express our deepest sympathy and concern to the family and friends of this woman. We will keep in touch with them and provide support and comfort to the best of our ability. We hope they can face it with strength and believe that a miracle will happen.

“We call on all sectors of society to pay attention to this missing case and provide any valuable clues. Let us work together to strive for the safe return of this lady.

“What? You ask why TSE, a professional company, can’t find a missing person?

“Unfortunately, TSE is just a security company after all. Its main responsibility is to protect and maintain security. Investigation and providing clues are not our areas of expertise.

"I, Sakurai Izumi, am just a detective, a dropout from the police academy. Unfortunately, I did not receive a complete education, lacking systematic theoretical knowledge and experience.

"However, even so, TSE will continue to fully cooperate and provide all possible assistance, hoping to contribute to the investigation of the case."

After making a disclaimer, Koizumi stood up and bowed solemnly to everyone in the room as if he was really accepting a media interview.

Takagi Ken was stunned.

Nekozuka clapped seriously.

Belmode laughed.

Fujiwara Yuto snorted in mockery.

Sitting back on the sofa, Koizumi resumed his original lazy tone: "As for those kidnappers...

"Keep watching them and observe their movements, but don't take any action and don't let them find you. Do you understand?"

"Okay, boss!"

Vermouth smiled meaningfully: "Are you planning to use that person to send a sample out?"

Koizumi winked at her and said, "No matter how accurate the intelligence is, it can't be as convincing as a real case, right?

"I believe that after seeing the results of my research, 'Father' will be very happy."

Vermouth laughed: "You only research but don't report? You are really a bad kid who is good at making parents anxious."

Fujiwara Yuto, who had been silent all the time, suddenly threw away the booklet in his hand, raised his head and sneered: "Your research results?"

"Yes, mine."

Koizumi turned his head and looked at him, raising the corner of his mouth and pulling out a fake smile: "Didn't we agree that I will do the things that are exposed to the public?

"Why, have you changed your mind?"