The Phantom Thief of Heart! But Conan

Faced with Conan's serious expression, Tang Ze spent a little effort to control his smile, and his expression naturally transitioned to a state of embarrassment.

"I don't think this kind of question is good, right? Although, if I ask it, he might answer truthfully..."

"Not good? He should be the most convenient channel for us to learn about the current situation of the organization." Conan frowned and asked back in confusion.

He knew that Tang Ze could live peacefully with so many secrets until now, and there must be Akechi Goro, or even other members of the organization who had been affected by the experiment, coordinating secretly. Even if Tang Ze and them had not communicated about this, there would be tacit understanding.

As the most direct monitor, Akechi needs to get information and research results from Tang Ze regularly that can appease the organization. In exchange, it is also a fair deal to let him provide some intelligence about the organization...

"That's right, but the risk of doing so is very high. He is now so hypocritical and letting the organization go under its nose. He is already taking a big risk. I'm not sure if he can provide more information. He is still a minor and has not been in Tokyo for long. He is probably still under the organization's surveillance." Tang Ze gave a clear reason, "Even if all subjective emotions are ignored, if he arouses the suspicion of the organization because of his unauthorized actions, then the current balance will have to be broken."

Conan thought about it according to his logic, and after careful consideration, he could only say that Tang Ze's concerns were correct.

Akechi Goro is indeed a nuisance, with the lingering shadow of the organization on him, but he is already the best solution at this stage.

Once he acts on his own and the organization becomes suspicious of him, and replaces him with someone else to be the monitor, Tang Ze's situation will definitely be squeezed more severely.

As for whether the organization will notice Akechi's self-assertion...

Considering that hosts like Mizunashi Rena who are active in the public eye are inextricably linked to the organization, it is hard to say.

Perhaps, Akechi's high-profile style of behavior is also a disguise to confuse the organization's sight...

Seeing that Conan was really stunned by what he said, Tang Ze rolled his eyes and breathed a sigh of relief: "Of course, the situation may not be so pessimistic. Don't underestimate the importance of my parents' research. He can continue to hand in information, which must be able to improve his position in the organization. Maybe he can indeed reveal some information to us...But this question cannot be asked by me."

Conan opened his eyes wide and was about to refute this statement, saying that if Tang Ze hadn't come, the information provided by Akechi Goro would not be so credible. Seeing Tang Ze's serious expression, he had to swallow those words.

"Although he is a bit annoying, you and Hattori probably don't like him, although I have complicated feelings about him, I know that he may have done many things in secret that are enough to be charged with serious crimes, and his help and favoritism to me may be a large part of the illusion caused by drugs..." Tang Ze sighed, half acting and half seriously, "But he is my friend after all. As long as I still regard him as a friend, I shouldn't push him into such an embarrassing situation."

Since Akechi Goro does not really exist, and no matter who plays Kumail, he is actually equivalent to Tang Ze himself, part of his words are empty words, but Tang Ze's attitude is very serious.

When working as a special agent, Tang Ze has faced many similar scenes. In the daily state that does not involve fundamental interests, even the most vicious criminals will show a warm and humane side. Even because everyone is a community of interests with their heads tied to their belts, the unity and warmth experienced in it are sometimes more profound than ordinary friends and groups.

At that time, he could use and collect intelligence without hesitation and at any cost, because no matter how he disguised and acted, he knew very well that everyone he faced was an enemy, an enemy that should be attacked with all efforts. Once his true identity was exposed, they would be more crazy about him than he was.

But now, he is not in that environment.

Even when facing Belmode, who has a different position, Tang Ze is willing to show some warmth without violating his position. If there really is a guy as contradictory as Kumail in the world, Tang Ze's choice will be the same as now.

Of course, when everything is settled, he will still send the other party to the police station with tears.

The ending he designed for Belmode is almost like this, but out of respect for Belmode's own wishes, the methods may be slightly changed.

"You guy..." Conan was a little breathless. Seeing Tang Ze's unquestionable look, he didn't say much, "I really don't know whether to say you are kind or you..."

Should he say he is cold.

Although Conan is unlikely to end up in the situation of Akechi Goro, if you imagine it, you will feel that this kind of warmth before knowing that everyone is destined to go to the opposite side is like hospice care, which is indeed warm, but also cruel.

"After all, people are subjective. Don't sigh at me, anyone standing in this position will be in a dilemma. Don't you have a moment of sympathy for the criminal, detective classmate?" Tang Ze narrowed his eyes and showed a hint of a smile, "Can you guarantee that you can be a bright and righteous detective without any selfishness, and will not waver or hesitate at all?"

I am your sincere friend, but also your opponent who does things completely differently from you. Sometimes, I am even a criminal with radical means.

When you find out what the real me does, what will be your reaction, little detective?

Conan was stunned, and felt that there was something behind what Tang Ze said.

He was about to continue asking questions and answer his questions, but Tang Ze had already stood up and waved his hand.

"Okay, let's stop the serious talk. If you are really curious about Mingzhi's situation, why don't you find out for yourself? Hearing is not believing, seeing is believing, you still have to make your own judgment, that's what detectives do. Okay, aren't Hattori and the others going out to enjoy the cherry blossoms? Why don't you come with them?"

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"The cherry blossoms are so beautiful!" Toyama Kazuha stood in the falling cherry blossoms and clapped her hands excitedly, "The cherry blossom festival is also very lively! It's a good choice to come here. Thank you for your advice, Xiaolan!"

"Hey, I'm the one who drove you here with great effort." Maori Kogoro pointed at his nose, looking dissatisfied, "I suddenly came to my door and said there was an invitation for a variety show, Why don't you just stay here for a few days? You suddenly fly here from Osaka or something... You really don't consider how much trouble you bring to others."

"Yes, thank you for your hard work, Dad." Mao Lilan pulled one of her father's arms and stroked his hair soothingly, "Thanks to you for saving money to buy an SUV, otherwise it would be inconvenient to send so many people here."

"Yes, thank you, uncle!" Yuanshan Kazuha also hurriedly pulled his other arm and thanked him with full emotional value, "You are getting better and better at cooking, you are amazing."

Mauri Kogoro's irritable mood was successfully soothed by his daughter's caring praise, and he exhaled comfortably: "This is more or less..."

After saying that, he looked sideways and looked at the stall on the other side.

"Unlike some guys who don't know how to thank at all, they don't understand adults, and they want to come to enjoy the flowers, but they eat first."

The two girls followed his line of sight and saw Hattori Heiji and Conan eating in front of the dango stall with bean powder all over their mouths.

"What the hell are you two doing..." Toyama Kazuha's eyebrows twisted up.     This guy said something nice, like he would bring her to Tokyo, where they could see the cherry blossoms and relax by the river covered with petals. It was so romantic, but when he really came, he just ate...

She had no expectations for this guy!

Hattori Heiji, with his mouth full of dango and his cheeks bulging, was also very unconvinced and answered vaguely: "Hey, why are you talking about the two of us? He obviously eats the most!"

Hattori Heiji pointed at Karasawa, who had no marks on his face but was holding a whole box of dango in his hand, and was very dissatisfied.

He felt that since Kazuha came to Tokyo under Karasawa's betrayal, his childhood sweetheart had a strange filter for Karasawa, and was not as straightforward and rude as other high school boys.

Of course, he knew that Tang Ze was very clear about his situation and would not deliberately make trouble for him. Instead, he had been providing him with advice in this regard. He was a very competent best friend, but he was still a little unhappy.

Tang Ze, who was chewing quickly, swallowed the glutinous rice ball in his mouth and showed a confused expression: "Ah? What's wrong? Did I eat a lot?"

Yuanshan Heye looked at the box that Tang Ze had just opened, and then looked at the bamboo stick in his hand. It seemed that he had just bitten off a ball. He shook his head quickly: "How could it be. Ignore them, they are just two idiots who only know how to eat..."

Watching Tang Ze quickly show off a whole box, Hattori Heiji, who had already opened the second box, almost raised his eyebrows.

Obviously, this guy ate so quickly and ate so deliciously, with an endless aftertaste, he couldn't help but buy a portion to try. Now he has become a person who doesn't understand the customs and only knows how to eat and drink.

Tang Ze, this guy, is really good at pretending!

"It's normal. We're still growing, so it's reasonable for us to want to eat more." Tang Ze calmly stuffed another dumpling into his mouth, "But you, Hattori, really gave the contract to Mr. Amuro to negotiate. You trust him quite a bit."

The program team has been set up, and now it's just waiting for all the guests to arrive, and to discuss issues such as treatment and program details, so Tang Ze simply took a break from his busy schedule and went shopping with them.

Of course, according to Tang Ze's experience, this may not be a break. It's not surprising for such a group to encounter any kind of case when walking on the street.

"The main thing is that I have no experience in this area." Hattori Heiji spread his hands, "He sounds so confident, so I'll ask him to help."

"Even if he sells you and Akechi together, you don't mind?" Tang Ze raised his eyebrows, "Don't look at Mr. Amuro's usual easy-to-talk appearance, he is definitely a profiteer in this regard, right? He will not miss this good opportunity to increase commercial value and increase bargaining chips."

Hearing Tang Ze's assumption, Hattori Heiji's thick black eyebrows twisted and jumped for a while. Obviously, he still couldn't accept that he was sold together with Akechi Goro.

But in the end, a little unexpectedly to Tang Ze, Hattori Heiji restrained his emotions, his face was heavy, but he finally nodded.

"Let him do it. Anyway, I can't see it, and it can't be reflected in external publicity."

Just pretend you don't know. There are eight out of ten things in life that are not satisfactory. Just make do with it...

"Hey, what a surprise. Don't you hate Akechi?" Tang Ze raised his eyebrows, a little surprised.

With Hattori Heiji's competitive nature, he can only accept Kudo Shinichi, but even so, if someone always compares him with Kudo Shinichi, he will probably be unhappy.

Although he is indeed the antonym of Akechi Goro, he is not so broad-minded, right?

"Why... am I really showing it? Forget it." Hattori Heiji pressed his baseball cap and curled his lips, "I don't like him, but since even he can accept Mr. Amuro Toru's invitation because he trusts you, if I can't do it, doesn't it seem that I don't trust you as much as he does? How can I lose to that guy?"

Oh, I see, so it was Amuro Toru who used the provocation, right? It was really accurate to deal with this tank brother who was not convinced in various ways.

Tang Ze didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but he patted Hattori Heiji's shoulder with gratitude.

The statement was a bit awkward, but the real meaning of this matter was that Hattori Heiji trusted him, so he trusted his current guardian and was willing to accept his advice.

It was so sincere that Tang Ze felt embarrassed to continue to lie.

With such emotion in his heart, Tang Ze continued with the previous topic: "Don't be like this, it makes me very stressed. Before I came to Tokyo, Mr. Amuro and I had never met before, and I only spent a short time with him. Whether he is trustworthy or not, you still have to contact him to judge for yourself, don't be disturbed by my factors."

Hattori Heiji looked at him sideways, his face full of disbelief.

Is that so? I see that the state of your usual conversation with Amuro Toru is not like this...

He was about to continue to talk, when he heard a series of urgent calls from the side.

"Detective, the one in front, is that the famous detective I know?"

Hattori Heiji, Conan, and Maori Kogoro, who was looking through the amulets and windmills with his daughter, all turned their heads.

But they saw a young man dressed as a monk quickly walked up to them, walked straight through several people as if he didn't notice anything, and grabbed a young man who was looking down to buy something on the other side of the street.

Just by looking at the familiar back, without looking at the face, Hattori Heiji realized who it was, and his eyebrows twitched for a while.

As expected, you can't say bad things behind people's backs, it's really what you say.

By the way, isn't it intentional for Akechi Goro to always wear the same look? It feels like he has maximized the brand effect.

Besides him, there are really few detectives who can be recognized by their backs and outlines... At least you have to look at the front...