The Phantom Thief of Heart! But Conan

The bullets carrying great kinetic energy came from a high place, as if they were carrying sharp moonlight. Before Akai Shuichi could react, a few drops of blood had already fallen on his face.

Tang Ze's voice in the headphones was one step behind him, and it was only then that it was late.

Even knowing that Karasawa was ambushing somewhere and setting up a sniper, he didn't have time to react. Calvados, who didn't even notice that he was approaching, was even less likely to give any feedback. The next moment, his body fell limply in front of Akai Shuichi.

Calvados was dead, shot by Karasawa without hesitation.

Akai Shuichi raised his eyes and looked in the direction of the gun line.

The tall shadow of the hanging tower is cast on the stack of containers. The silent industrial behemoth at night is like a cliff. It is impossible to see Tang Ze's figure dozens of meters away.

But Tangze, who was acting as an observer from a high position, was not like this. From his perspective, he must be able to have a panoramic view of all the situations below.

In other words, this shot was actually unnecessary. He knew very well that even if he did not fire this shot, Calvados would be subdued by him in the next second.

But Tangze fired the shot anyway, without wavering or hesitating, and his tone of voice was the same as usual.

There was no negative feedback caused by the murder, nor the excitement and joy of successful revenge. Only his gentle breathing with a steady frequency could be heard in the communication.

Is this the child who insists on staying and decides on everything by himself...

There were not only the two of them in the communication, but also Judy who participated in the plan and was cooperating with the performance below. So Shuichi Akai didn't say anything, he just bent down and widened his eyes slightly, not realizing what happened at the last moment. All the guns he had on him were recovered from Calvados' body.

This was Karasawa's own choice, and whether he was faithfully following Kumail's role or acting as an undercover agent to cover his companions, his shot was understandable.

Then there are some things that need no further explanation.

Pulling away Calvados' ammunition from his waist, Shuichi Akai grabbed the edge of the container with one hand, slid down, and landed silently on the ground.

In this drama, each of them has their own role to fulfill.

Now that Karasawa had completed his duties, it was his turn.

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The sound of sniper rifle fire echoed in the quiet dock area, and the sound of another gunshot close overhead stopped.

Listening to Kumail's calm and indifferent voice in the earphones, Belmod finally breathed a sigh of relief when he looked at Mao Lilan who was lying on the ground, completely ignoring the gunshot above his head.

"boom--"

In the moment when she was distracted, Judy, who had already crawled to the bunker, fumbled for the pistol again, raised her hand, and immediately shot her gun-holding arm.

"Hiss..." There was a stinging pain on his arm. Belmod covered the injury caused by the arrow with his backhand and looked back with a frown.

"This is a blind spot for snipers!" Judy said loudly, breathing heavily, "Put down the gun, otherwise the next blow will be to the head!"

Belmore turned his head and stared coldly in Judy's direction.

The biggest threat to these children has been resolved. Now, Cool Guy is unconscious after being hit by an anesthetic needle. Angel has a certain ability to resist, but looking at her blank mind and acting completely according to instinct, you know that she is not a threat now. to their actions.

Judy didn't know yet that Calvados had been killed and that the real sniper came from another direction, a direction that could easily kill her.

"It's too early to be happy, Miss Stelling." Belmode turned around, her long golden hair stained with blood floating in the night wind, "Okay, let Kumail use his best ability, Let me say hello to you..."

Before she gave the order, a sound of mechanical collision came from the gap between the two containers behind Judy.

Belmode, who was very familiar with this, widened his eyes.

This is the sound of a firearm being loaded, and it is an extremely powerful shotgun...

How is it possible, Calvados, isn't it already...!

"Who are you looking for, that guy named Calvados?"

A tall figure emerged from the shadows, Akai Shuichi, carrying a sniper rifle on his back and the shotgun on his shoulder, walked out slowly.

"A shotgun, a sniper, and three pistols. This doesn't look like a sniper, he's basically an arms dealer."

"A-Akai Shuichi?!" Bermod was stunned, "Shouldn't you be..."

"Should I be on that ship, step on the stage you designed and dance to your rhythm? Who are you looking down on, Belmod." Shuichi Akai, who had completely stepped out of the shadows, curled his lips.

He had a calm demeanor, a spear on his shoulder, and his voice was sharp and cold without a hint of laughter, no different from before he left in a hurry a few months ago.

This guy was considered to be a substitute for Gin, and he was considered to be at the top of the organization in all aspects, especially in terms of ability.

It should be said that writing Akai Shuichi's name into the liquidation list related to the Karasawa family is more of a deliberate revenge than a genuine belief that there is a problem with the other party. The reason for doing so is actually to use it for the other party. stumbling block.

——After all, the organization completely ignored her status, and there were not many people who hindered her in every way. Shuichi Akai and Gin were among them.

Therefore, when the investigation gradually deepened and it became clear that Akai Shuichi's identity was really unclear, and even in the end, when he just stopped doing anything and attacked Gin directly, everyone was in disbelief.

A guy who looks like the reincarnation of Gin is actually an FBI agent. Who would believe him?

However, even if he knew his true identity, facing Akai Shuichi like this, Bellmode was no less vigilant than when facing Gin.

There was a line of blood smeared on the side of his face, and small drops of blood splashed along his sharp cheekbones, adding a bit of danger to his handsome, slightly gloomy face.

The amount of blood was not large, it didn't look like there had been some kind of sharp-edged struggle, it looked more like...

Belmode, who pointed the gun at him, was heartbroken.

"Are you looking for your other sniper?" Shuichi Akai tilted his head, "Don't waste your time."

Only then did Belmod realize the strangeness he had felt since just now.

Ever since he hit Calvados and killed him, Kumail in the channel has been a little too quiet.

"Could it be that you gave him..."

Akai Shuichi had no intention of answering, and said to himself: "Calvados is a distilled liquor made from apples. As a companion to rotten apples, it is quite suitable."

His tone of voice was very calm, but Belmode heard another sarcasm full of murderous intent.

When he was in the organization, due to his excellent sniper ability, Shuichi Akai never showed disdain towards other snipers in the organization. When they had to perform tasks together, there were often signs of differences.

So at the beginning, the reason why another undercover Scotch died in the hands of Rye Whiskey was generally believed by the organization to be because the two had participated in several missions as snipers, and Ley had been disdainful of Scotch for a long time.

...Now, assuming his undercover status, this behavior makes Akai Shuichi even more dangerous.

"Rotten apples?" Belmode asked, listening carefully to all possible sounds in the quiet channel, trying to buy more time.

"This is the target code name given to you. The big star Sharon makes her debut on stage, isn't it the stage play Golden Apple? Although your appearance is as beautiful and regular as it was then, your heart..."

"Shut up!" Belmode tightened his grip on the trigger, preparing to shoot.

Akai Xiu didn't change his expression, raised the loaded shotgun in his hand, and shot her head on.

"Shuichi!" Judy exclaimed, "We can't kill her..."

The best result of their operation is to directly arrest Belmode, but if they fail, the next best result is to successfully complete the entire plan, obtain the required materials, and then slowly figure it out.

The undercover agent Tangze who was cooperating with them had already fully deceived Belmod's trust, and was even arranged by the other party to serve as an assistant in such a life-and-death decisive battle. If he wanted to capture her, there was still a chance.

But if I kill her at this moment...

"Don't worry." After firing the shot, Akai Shuichi still put his right hand in his pocket, and held the lower handguard of the shotgun with his left hand, giving a hard blow, "There are many differences between her and Shinde Tomaki's body shape. Look at her movements. You know, he’s wearing protective gear with a very high level of protection. I’d probably break a few ribs at most.”

With the sonorous sound of the gun, the next bullet was pumped into the chamber, and he raised it with one hand again, firmly locking Belmod's direction.

"And you see, this is necessary confirmation. Her face was scratched, and sure enough, this is her true face without disguise."

No, we can't wait any longer.

Kumail did not make any response, but if he had really been killed by Shuichi Akai, then Shuichi Akai’s response should not be the same as just now.

Maybe he was just injured, or lost in the fight with the opponent.

——The top priority is to escape as soon as possible. Shuichi Akai will really fire the next shot!

Before Akai Shuichi could take aim again, Belmod ran to the direction where Conan fell without hesitation, pulled up the child who was leaning against the car door and held him in his arms.

Shuichi Akai loosened his finger on the trigger and watched Belmode grabbing Conan, weighing it in his mind.

It seemed to be an extremely dangerous move. He was using the little boy in front of him as a human shield to withstand bullets, as if he had really captured a hostage in desperation to threaten the agents who had a bottom line.

However, if you look closely, you can see that her arms and upper body almost cover all the important organs on the child's torso.

Even if Shuichi Akai really didn't care about the child's existence and fired this shot, it would be difficult for the shrapnel from this distance to cause penetrating damage. The threat to the child might be less than a stray bullet.

This guy Tang Ze is quite good at judging people.

After Bellmode grabbed Conan, Akai Shuichi's gun had already drooped, but the anxious Bellmode had no time to pay attention to this. He just immediately jumped into the car, turned the key that Judy had not taken out, and started the car. car.

"...Hurry up!" Almost the second after Belmode reluctantly started the vehicle, a rapid breathing sound came from the long-quiet communication, and Kumel's slightly distorted voice sounded.

The environment in which he was speaking seemed to be constantly changing, and the beeps caused by harsh interference were constantly being transmitted to the earphones on this side.

Instinctively, Belmod stepped on the accelerator, took Conan, who had just been kidnapped, and drove out in the direction of the highway without looking back.

The next moment, the car behind her belonging to Tomaki Shinde was hit on the fuel tank and exploded into a ball of fire with a loud bang.

"Kumel, how are you over there? What happened?" Belmode, whose lips were trembling due to pain and excitement, took a breath and asked aloud.

"Because of the shooting, I exposed my position and was discovered by Shuichi Akai." The whistling wind pulled Kumail's voice far away, and the other party seemed to be moving at high speed. "If it was him, there is no way I could win. .”

"...What do you mean?" It was the first time that Kumail said that he knew he was invincible to someone, and Belmode immediately noticed the strangeness of his statement.

A muffled curse came from the other end of the microphone, and it sounded like a furious Kumail didn't want to answer the question.

However, after cursing, he still reluctantly gave an explanation: "Of course we can't win. You also know what the situation is, so don't ask questions knowingly!"

Belmode grabbed the steering wheel and tightened his grip.

From this desperate explanation, she seemed to hear an extremely subtle possibility.

Could it be that these special powers of Kumel...

No, this is not the time to discuss this.

"There's no time to chat anymore. I have to leave too. Take care of yourself!" On the other end of the communication, Kumail finished speaking very quickly, and a harsh and sharp beep came.

It seemed that the headset used for communication was completely damaged by the other party.

Belmode had a sullen face, turned his hand, and the vehicle sped towards the road away from the city.

With limited fuel and a vehicle that is not your own, safety cannot be guaranteed.

The most important thing is to find a way to get reinforcements first, and to get rid of the relationship between several children and this matter in time.

After this battle, the FBI will definitely step up its protection and supervision of Shirley. Such an excellent opportunity will never happen again.

...The children she mentioned naturally included Kumail.

I hope he can escape safely from Akai Shuichi's hands.

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Kumail, who was remembered by her, climbed on the steel cable suspended from the top of the pendant tower, crushed the earphones with one hand, and landed lightly on the ground.

She landed directly opposite Akai Shuichi, whom she regarded as a huge threat.

Just in case, for example, Calvados, who had nothing to do, turned to look at him with a scope, Karasawa had prepared a disguise this time.

At this time, what was revealed above his black mask was a pair of golden, inhuman eyes.

This is Kumail’s “sign”, at least to the people in the organization.

Judy opened her mouth to call him, but when she saw these eyes that were too bright at night, the words on her lips were also stuck.

"Thank you." Before Judy could figure out how to speak, Shuichi Akai nodded to Karasawa and omitted the salutation, "Good job."

According to the original plan, Belmode, who discovered Akai Shuichi's presence, knew that he was outmatched and would definitely choose to kidnap him and leave due to Conan's deliberate position.

It was not that Tang Ze had not thought about modifying the plot a little to reduce the risks encountered by the other party, but after many deductions, the plan they made still followed this familiar track.

——After all, this is the only hostage she "trusts", and the only candidate who can escape unharmed if she falls into her hands. At Conan's own strong request, Tangze agreed to his self-recommendation.

When Conan left, the three people left at the scene were all collaborators who knew Tang Ze's disguised identity, and there was no need to worry about the following conversation.

However, as expected, something unexpected happened.

There is an uninformed person present, and you cannot directly call him Karasawa. The gun the other person is holding, the body armor he is wearing, and even the tactical gloves used for ziplining are all produced by the FBI. In addition to acknowledging that he is What else can the FBI do with its own people?

Thinking of this, the three script participants present silently looked at Mao Lilan, who stood up from the ground in a daze and stared blankly at the burning and exploding vehicle, without regaining consciousness.

How to deal with this sudden enthusiastic citizen?