The Phantom Thief of Heart! But Conan

Kudo Shinichi was silent for a short time on the phone. Outside the phone, several people who saw the Phantom Thieves preview letter also looked at Moritani Teiji without saying a word, and the room fell into stasis for a moment.

In the focus of everyone's attention, Moritani Teiji touched his back molars, and the masseter muscles on his thin face moved subtly twice. The protruding blood vessels clearly showed that he was emotionally unstable, and his fluctuating emotions seemed to be the next. It was about to break through his thin skin in seconds and explode completely.

However, after a few seconds of heavy breathing, he slowly adjusted his mood and still maintained a calm tone: "It's an interesting guess. This is a prank, and it's also very interesting. Police gentlemen, are you going to do it because of a letter of origin?" Am I directly determined to be the criminal in this series of cases due to unknown 'revelation'? I thought the police and detectives all spoke based on evidence."

"I never make castles in the air reasoning, Professor Moritani. As for evidence, just look at the box behind the city model and you will naturally find the answer."

The confident voice of the young detective came from the speaker of the mobile phone. Shiratori Rensaburo finally looked away from the dazzling red card in the pure white city model. He walked around the glass cabinet in two doubtful steps and saw the things scattered randomly. A few items on the storage box.

"Aren't these the items used by the suspect to disguise themselves?" He grabbed these items in his hands and said without thinking, "The sunglasses, beard, and gray-black coat are exactly the same as the features of the suspect painted in the portrait!"

While he was speaking, he didn't forget to raise his head and stared at Moritani Teiji in disbelief with a look like "How could you stretch your crotch so much?"

It's not that he doesn't understand the principle of keeping secrets and sparse, but he just threw such important evidence on the lid of the box so casually... Rensaburo Shiratori, whose outlook was shaken because of the collapse of his image, became even more expressionless. eccentric.

I'm afraid that Moritani Teiji is not a noble designer, but a paranoid lunatic. He finally accepted the fact that he was too obsessed with his own ideas and transformed into a highly intelligent criminal. Although the reasons were a bit outrageous, in the end Didn't deviate too much from the character.

But now it seems that even the "high IQ" aspect is questionable.

Sure enough, when choosing an idol, one should discuss it after getting in touch with the person, otherwise once one discovers one's true image, it will still be easy to collapse...

"This is impossible!" Moritani Teiji, who had managed to control his emotions several times, couldn't hold back anymore when he saw the eyes of this former fan who talked about his works. "I obviously kept my things properly. The vault in the study…”

As soon as the subconscious words came out of his mouth, he realized that it was not good and immediately tightened his mouth. However, his almost instinctive rebuttal was clearly heard by several people present.

"You kept it in the vault, Professor Moritani, now we know." Kudo Shinichi quickly realized that he was fishing and law enforcement, and shook his head, stretched out his hand to take out his ID, and was about to start chanting. .

The point of "high IQ" is really untenable...

Shiratori Rensaburo, who had touched the so-called sunglasses but had a hand with black ink, raised his head and glanced at the elementary school student who poked his head out of the door but was not wearing glasses. He probably realized that the famous detective who had been missing for many days was there. What a trick.

"This should be a forgery made by Conan to help the detective." Shaking the wig-like object in his hand casually, Shiratori Rensaburo shook his head, "You really can't stand any questioning. A little setback will trigger you. The sentiment is indeed correct."

When he said this, Kudo Shinichi from the loudspeaker let out two laughs that were hard to tell whether they were mocking or really amused.

It's too much to bully others, these guys, these people, one by one -!

The whites of his eyes slowly turned bloodshot, and Moritani Teiji's eyes widened.

In the corner of the study room, a faint red dot flashed twice secretly.

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"It's really unexpected. Isn't this a very famous architect? I remember seeing some publicity about him some time ago."

"Is it a promotion for that art exhibition? I went to visit it, but I didn't expect him to be this kind of person."

"It's not surprising that artists have abnormal brains. Compared with some 'bomb criminals', secretly installing cameras and directly broadcasting the content to the public is a real invasion of privacy. I really don't understand how such a person can do this. It’s respected by others.”

"Huh? But the Ring Line was almost detonated because of him this afternoon. A vicious criminal of this level deserves no matter how badly he is treated."

"Prisoners also have human rights. It would be too much to force the arrest process to be shown to everyone in Tokyo."

"Anyway, as an ordinary person who may be harmed, I support the Phantom Thieves of Heart's treatment of criminals who endanger tens of thousands of lives. Why do you sympathize with a criminal? Could it be that you are also an anti-social guy, and you are worried that you will be like this one day. Bar?"

"What are you talking about, you bastard..."

"Hey, don't make any noise, stop making any noise--"

Mao Lilan looked around at the increasingly noisy crowds filled with excitement, fear, and panic. She pursed her lips and looked at the largest display screen, and squeezed the shopping bag containing gifts in her hands.

After reading the notice letter, the red and black animation that jumped out of the painting was seamlessly connected to the torture scene in progress in Moritani's second exhibition room at this moment.

I don’t know how the Phantom Thieves did it, but judging from this excellent switching effect that is comparable to film and television cuts, Moritani Teiji’s exhibition room must have installed more than one camera to achieve this multi-camera live broadcast effect. .

Mao Lilan, who was sitting in the waiting area of ​​the movie theater, also experienced the same surprise and surprise as everyone else. However, when the scene cut in, her attention was quickly attracted to the speaker.

Perhaps it was intentional by the Phantom Thieves. During the whole conversation, no one mentioned who the detective was on the other end of the phone. However, Mao Lilan, who knew this voice very well, had already distinguished this voice that was far away from the radio waves.

Because of this, she couldn't help but feel a little depressed now.

"Have you been disturbed by the case again?" She frowned as she looked at Moritani Teiji in the picture, who could no longer maintain his gentleman's mask due to his excitement, and was distorted, as if the beast of desire had finally broken through the human skin. "My luck always seems to be bad."

No, that shouldn't be said either.

Maybe it would be a good thing to postpone the answer she had been waiting for for so long.

Some things are always done in one go, then fade away, and then exhaust. Once the courage to face it is frustrated, and you want to cheer up again, you will never know that it is the year of the monkey and the moon of the horse.

Foreseeing that she was destined not to get the result she wanted today, she looked at the two brand new movie tickets without any wrinkles in her hands, smoothed her skirt, and stood up.

It's getting late, and since I can't wait for the person I want to wait for, why not just...

Before she could take hesitant steps, Moritani Teiji in the picture burst out into a burst of enthusiastic laughter.

"The reason you didn't show up at the scene to reveal my true colors to my face is because you have an appointment today, right? That doesn't matter. My biggest mistake, including you, has been corrected, and there is still the last minute, hahahaha ——”

"I have an appointment..." Mao Lilan was suddenly startled, looking around at the waiting hall where dozens of people were standing, and felt a sharp chill on her fingertips.

If Moritani Teiji's goal had always been Shinichi——

He hugged the bag in his arms. These days, because his friends - to be precise, Karasawa alone - have been repeatedly threatened by emergencies while traveling, he studied psychology while supplementing his knowledge on emergency care. Lan quickly searched for a suitable bunker and used his last strength to issue an early warning sound.

"Get down, everyone, there's a bomb here!"

"Boom——"

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Conan, who didn't know that the scene in the room had been broadcast in time, felt alarm bells ringing in his heart when he heard what Moritani Teiji said.

Yes, the last time they visited Moritani Teiji, Xiaolan, under Moritani Teiji's questioning, revealed that tomorrow was Kudo Shinichi's birthday, and she was planning to ask her out to watch a movie.

In other words, Moritani Teiji’s last goal——

"Mihua Municipal Building!" Looking at the tall building in the overhead photo in the corner of the room, Conan reacted instantly, "Isn't it also asymmetrical?!"

Damn it, that was clearly a design completed by Moritani Teiji when he was around 40 years old, and he didn’t take it into consideration at all——

"Of course it wasn't like this originally." Moritani Teiji, whose hands were accurately handcuffed by Shiratori Rensaburo, sneered, "I have given accurate design drawings, taking into account the builder's budget, and even included many curves on the facade. Even after compromising on the plan, they actually made the deletions privately, talking about changes in funding and so on... It’s a joke, they don’t understand my philosophy at all, so what else are they paying me to do?”

Moritani Teiji lowered his head and looked at the silver handcuffs on his hands. His precious and carefully maintained gold watch was being rubbed by these stiff metal rings. In this short minute, it was rubbed out more than when he bought it. So far, it adds up to a lot of bruises.

Just like his life so far.

But it doesn't matter, he would make such a choice, not because he can no longer bear the stains of the past, so even if he fights to the death, he must choose to correct the regrets of the past.

Architecture is what determines the architect's posthumous reputation. Real miracles, and the lies of some madmen, will only become anecdotes that add color to their legends.

He had nothing to regret.

"If problems like the canal bridge can be regarded as regrets due to lack of experience and the framework of construction laws, the Mihua Municipal Building is simply the most regrettable failure in my life." Moritani Teiji straightened up without any shame. Chest, obviously about to be imprisoned, but like a victorious general, his face is full of pride, "The mistake will disappear soon."

The video ended here, and then cut to the TV station's emergency news. In the video, the Mihua Municipal Building, where the first explosion had occurred, was rising into the smoke of the explosion. The searchlight shone into the gray smoke, as if it was illuminated. The road to Hades.

The ominous aerial images were connected so timely that the footage played for dozens of seconds before the announcer's voice sounded. Many viewers realized belatedly that this was no longer a live broadcast of the Phantom Thieves. , they handed the footage back to the cameras who rushed to the scene.

The Internet, which was previously still debating the privacy rights of unconvicted suspects and the yet-to-be-determined danger to public safety, is now boiling over for the second time.

In the past style of the Phantom Thieves, the unprecedented high-profile announcement was worthy of such exaggeration. After another explosion actually came, it seemed to have finally been confirmed.

The prisoner who could be announced by the Phantom Thieves with such fanfare is indeed an extraordinary heavyweight.

Those who had previously categorically believed that the Phantom Thieves of the Heart had gone too far, and that the popularity of the people had given them excessive freedom, all fell silent at this time.

Malignant cases that may endanger hundreds or even thousands of people, or even endanger the surrounding business districts after a violent explosion, are happening right in front of us. No one dares to assert that the Phantom Thieves of the Heart are abusing their power.

If a similar situation happens again, no one can guarantee that they will not be one of the people affected.

After watching the TV anxiously for a while, Terai Kinosuke turned his head and found that Kidd had picked up the small pieces of debris in the box with tweezers again, without even looking at the TV, and couldn't help but become confused.

Kuroba Kaito is naturally not a good, law-abiding citizen, but no matter how much he likes to call himself a villain, regardless of his work as a Phantom Thief, he is still a kind-hearted young man who values ​​life very much. This kind of indifferent reaction is not normal. .

"You don't seem to be too worried, young master." After holding it in for a few seconds, Terai Kinosuke finally couldn't hold it back and asked.

"There's nothing to worry about. This disgusting architect doesn't intend to blow up the entire building at once. It's just a preliminary test. When did those guys take action, have you ever seen casualties?" He sighed sadly, He stuffed the hot phone that he had just squeezed into his pocket again, "I'm worried that they are really unnecessary."

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"Xiaolan!" Mouri Kogoro, who tried unsuccessfully to dial his daughter's number, looked angry. He stepped forward and grabbed Moritani Teiji by the collar, "What are you going to do to Xiaolan!"

"I just blocked the entrance and exit of the hall and the emergency passage." Moritani Teiji, who was dragged by others, did not change his attitude and sneered twice, "The main event has not begun yet. Regardless of whether Kudo Shinichi is here or not, for his My dear girlfriend, he can only go to the appointment obediently and then be buried in the fire."

"You bastard -" Mouri Kogoro glanced at the curtains opened by Megure Thirteen, and gritted his teeth as he looked at the tall buildings with thick smoke rising in the distance, which could probably be seen clearly by the entire city.

"Shiratori, notify the bomb disposal team immediately... Conan, Conan! Conan, where are you going!" Turning his head, he saw only the back of the elementary school student leaving the dust. Mu Mu Shisan was stunned and shouted, " This place is so far from the city, do you want to run there with your legs?"

The solar skateboard did fail, and Conan realized this: "..."

Damn it, it really can only use solar energy or something, but the flaws are still too big. I have to ask the doctor to continue to improve the props when I go back!

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"You can feel relieved."

Looking at the TV screen projected by Noah in mid-air, Miyano Akemi glanced at Karasawa, who was also looking up, feeling slightly surprised.

She thought that with Karasawa's overbearing style and unwillingness to let them suffer any harm, all the bombs installed by Moritani Teiji should have been defused by him or something.

"Aren't you worried that your friends will be injured by the bomb?"

"I'm a little worried. However, the problem shouldn't be big." Tangze looked at the smoking building and sighed, "I have indeed taken care of the really dangerous part."

"But...?" Miyano Akemi raised her eyebrows, knowing that he still had unfinished sentences.

"But, if I really dismantle nothing, then the Phantom Thieves will be at the forefront of the storm...not to mention, there is actually a hint of organization in this matter." Karasawa quickly glanced in the direction of Hoshikawa Teru, No detailed explanation.

Akechi Goro was more or less involved in the case. He didn't want the mole to be too obvious, so he wanted to save some face for the organization.

Although it was a matter of time before Kumail faced off against the Phantom Thieves, it shouldn't be now.

"Besides, Kudo wants to be flattered by finding a reason to fish in such troubled waters." Karasawa smiled, revealing his mood for a good show, "He has to go even if he doesn't want to."

If his waistcoat is covered, then this is a good opportunity to enhance the relationship. If his waistcoat is not covered, then fast forward to the most anticipated episode of Mao Lilan beating a primary school student.

No matter what happens, why not do it?

Due to Karasawa's interference, Moritani Teiji, who was worried about the quality of his suppliers, did not dare to use his office to stockpile spare explosives, so he also omitted the twist about the lighter detonator.

The early explosion of Kurokawa's house can be regarded as an insurance policy prepared by Karasawa. The bomb that was completely handed over to Conan was the same one installed in the Mihua Municipal Building. He had already previewed a wave of creators' techniques and there was no reason why he would not get a perfect score. .

"Rather than worrying about them, let's do what we should do first."

Seeing the alert level soaring to the top, Tang Ze flicked his scarf, and the hook wrapped around the hook at the top of the photo frame.

He jumped up slightly, shortened the length of the hook, and accurately grasped the only bright color in the photo.

Moriya Tei's second-hand lighter.

The bright treasure light flickered with his touch, and the gorgeous copper-colored lighter was pulled out by Tang Ze as if it had been taken out directly from the photo.

The huge photo began to burn and roll from this hole, just like the original fire replayed, burning everything.

From the flaming hole, a big pale hand suddenly stretched out - it was the texture of a statue that they were tired of seeing tonight.

The problem isn't that, it's the size of the hand.

"I want to ask you a question." Tang Ze, who was holding the secret treasure tightly in his hand, looked at the hand and spoke calmly.

"what is the problem?"

"Have you ever heard of a game called Shadow of the Colossus?"

"Never heard of it. Besides, now is not the time to talk about games."

"Well, now you've heard. So talking about big bosses is really annoying——"