The Grammatical Investigator in Conan

Shinagawa Ward, abandoned warehouse at the port.

Qin Zhibo followed Kato Akira's escape route and came to this familiar place.

When the Zoroastrian Cult held a fire worship ceremony before, this was the last arson point to create a five-pointed star formation on the map of Tokyo.

Now that I'm here again, it seems to be completely abandoned, even the lighting facilities on the road have been removed.

Coupled with the numerous warehouses, this environment provides excellent conditions for escapees.

When Qin Zhibo temporarily lost his tracking direction, the system suddenly popped up a prompt.

[Main mission: Capture Kato Akira]

[Task requirement: time limit within this week]

[Task reward: 3000 general skill proficiency, 1 lucky draw opportunity]

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When I was investigating the case, no mission popped up, and the final arrest stage had already begun. Instead, a mission popped up.

Moreover, Qin Zhibo noticed that this task was not an ordinary side task, but the main line.

All main quests usually involve mysterious aspects.

Could it be that Akira Kato is not a simple kidnapper?

At this moment, a black shadow hurriedly flashed through the alley of the warehouse on the side.

Qin Zhibo quickly caught up and walked through the long alley, his vision suddenly broadened.

Outside the port is a vast sea, but since it is getting late now, except for the area illuminated by the port lighthouse, everything is dark and rumbling.

And that dark water comes from the famous Pacific Ocean.

Since having [Bottled Fear], Qin Zhibo's body is not very resistant to sea water, even the sea water of the Pacific Ocean.

But facing such a vast and boundless dark sea, as a human being who is just a drop in the ocean, we still have a sense of awe.

There may be something lurking in that unknown sea.

Perhaps humans should never set sail.

"How's it going, Mr. Detective?"

"Isn't the view good here?"

A voice sounded faintly from the side.

Qin Zhibo glanced briefly, and it was Kato Akira.

"Did you bring me here specifically just to tell me this?"

Qin Zhibo turned around and looked at Akira Kato.

However, Kato was unmoved and continued to look at the sea, as if the two were old friends who had not seen each other for a long time, rather than the relationship between a fugitive and a detective.

"When I was young, every time I looked at the sea here, I couldn't help but imagine what was on the other side of the sea."

"Think about it, the sea is so endless, maybe it's enough to separate the two worlds."

"But when I grew up, I realized that there is also a human world on the other side of the sea. The high-rise buildings in the city and the pedestrians on the road are all just like this."

Suddenly, Kato Akira turned around and faced Qin Zhibo, with a serious expression rarely seen on his face.

"But Mr. Detective, have you ever thought about something?"

“Is that all human history is?”

"In other words, in those ancient times that are beyond the reach of human imagination, there are always some dark unknowns, right?"

Looking at Akira Kato with his hands spread out and looking like a speaker, Qin Zhibo probably already knew what kind of person he was.

Like the former Kinoshita Tomonori, this person seems to be a crazy believer in something.

It's just that the reasons for belief are different. Kinoshita Satoshi hopes to "cleanse" Japan.

Akira Kato seems to be motivated by a "desire for knowledge"?

Although he was thinking this, Qin Zhibo's expression remained indifferent and he shook his head indifferently.

"Sorry, I'm not interested in things beyond human cognition, at least I won't actively pursue them."

"As far as I know, curiosity is a kind of fever. If you are sick, treat it as soon as possible."

After hearing Qin Zhibo's decisive words, Kato Akira's face was startled, and then he regained his coolness.

"I heard that you seem to be a student at the University of Michigan. It seems that I overestimated you."

"But how can you be sure that what you experienced today must be 'reality'?"

Akira Kato smiled evilly, and his natural expression made Qin Zhibo feel that this was not a bluff.

"Mr. Detective, in fact, your reasoning today really surprised me. Because I didn't expect that you could get the correct answer based on the entire process being wrong."

"Of course, this is related to my own negligence."

"But if you want to create a perfect alibi, you don't need those complicated techniques at all."

"All it takes is two people, and preferably one of them is a police officer."

As soon as Kato Akira's words came out, Qin Zhibo looked shocked.

Two people, and one is a policeman. Could it be that

Qin Zhibo forced himself to calm down and replied: "Are you talking about Qianye? Do you want to say that Qianye is your accomplice?"

"Hmph -" Akira Kato smiled coldly, "I knew you wouldn't believe it, but those photos without clothes are not my private collection."

"Can I ask if I have successfully aroused your curiosity now?"

Qin Zhibo looked cold and did not reply.

Seeing this, Akira Kato did not delve into the topic, but instead said: "I will give you one last piece of advice. The girl named 'Minase' is not what you think she is."

As soon as Kato finished speaking, he jumped into the water of Tokyo Bay.

Qin Zhibo reacted and quickly stepped forward to check, but the moving black shadow sank into the water in an instant, completely losing his vision.

Looking at the dark water under his feet, Qin Zhibo clenched his fists and gave up the idea of ​​going into the water.

First of all, with Kato Akira's agility and the more complicated underwater environment, there is a high probability that he will not be able to catch him even if he goes into the water.

Secondly, I have to admit that what Kato said about Chiba did arouse Qin Zhibo's curiosity.

In other words, this is not curiosity, but worry.

If Chiba is really Kato Akira's accomplice, then Minase Harumu and others

When I returned to the apartment building I rented in Chiba, the police from Kanagawa didn't come back, so they were probably still searching outside.

Chiba, Minase Yomeng, Mao Lilan and the two little ones were all gone too.

However, the police from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department finally arrived at the scene. They were led by a thick-lipped old policeman whom they had never seen before, and their subordinates were the familiar Sato and Takagi.

"Mr. Qin! Why are you here?"

Qin Zhibo's sudden appearance shocked Gao Muyou.

Qin Zhibo was also a little surprised. He was the character who had appeared earlier, okay? Why does it look like it was inserted midway?

"Didn't you come here after receiving a report?" Qin Zhibo asked.

Sato next to him nodded, "Yes, I heard that the person who reported the crime was a girl. She said that a serious case happened here and asked us to come over quickly."

"But when we arrived at the scene, we found that there was no one here, the window in the room was broken, and there were some prohibited photos in the apartment."

Sato's face turned red when he mentioned the banned photos.

Qin Zhibo didn't pay attention to this. Thinking of what Akira Kato said before diving, his heart trembled.

Are Chiba and Kato really accomplices?

At this moment, Qin Zhibo's mind conjured up an evil picture of the two of them collaborating.

With Qin Zhibo's introduction, everyone understood what was happening here.

"What? This is Chiba's apartment!"

Sato looked around in disbelief at the messy environment and various Masked Superman figures. He couldn't bear to look directly at the living environment of his colleague.

Takagi asked worriedly about the prisoner's escape.

After all, he is a murderer and kidnapper. Even in Mihua, he is a serial crime that cannot be underestimated.

Qin Zhibo replied: "I chased him to the abandoned warehouse area of ​​the port in Tokyo Bay, but he jumped into the sea and escaped."

At this time, the old policeman on the side came over. Qin Zhibo glanced at the name on the policeman's head. His name was Takagi Nagasuke, and his police rank was the police department.

"Since the prisoner's current location is Tokyo, we must immediately contact the police in Kanagawa Prefecture to jointly handle the case."

"Sato, you immediately send people to search the area around Tokyo Bay. With ordinary people's physical strength, they won't be able to swim too far."

"And Takagi, you should contact Chiba now and ask him to come here to explain the situation."

"Yes! Sergeant!"

Qin Zhibo was a little impressed by the vigorous and resolute command of this policeman named Takagi Nagasuke, but he was called "Chief Officer".

While it may not help, it's really all the police can do at the moment.

Takagi picked up the phone and dialed Qianye's number, but he was thinking about his little Jiujiu.

In fact, this morning, Takagi just heard from the "Queen of Gossip" Miyamoto Yumi that he was about to be transferred to Tottori Prefecture to track down a group of thieves.

Not only did this group of thieves steal extremely exaggerated amounts, but more importantly, they killed someone while passing through Tokyo. Therefore, police from many places decided to jointly set up a search headquarters in Tottori Prefecture to carry out encirclement and suppression.

As for the candidate sent by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Miyamoto Yumi heard personally from Manager Matsumoto and Megure Police Department that he was "Officer Takagi".

This made Takagi worried.

Because I heard that this group is so elusive that it is as difficult to catch as Kaitou Kidd, and even more vicious. It is estimated that it will not be possible to solve the case within three to five years.

Referring to the search lesson 2 next door, we can understand the seriousness of the problem.

Takagi could imagine that when he came back from solving the case, not even Sato's children would be able to do so.

But it was absolutely forbidden to disobey the orders of his superiors. He did not have the courage to say such strong words as "This little neon policeman is not allowed to do anything wrong."

However, Takagi then thought about it and realized that this case should be his last case before being transferred out.

If the criminal in this case can never be caught and the case cannot be closed, will he never need to make external transfers?

Just when Takagi was thinking about shit, the phone call suddenly came through.

"Chiba?"

"I'm Takagi. I'm in your apartment right now. Where are you?"

"Eh? What are you talking about?"

Takagi's expression was stunned, which made Qin Zhibo next to him realize that something was wrong.

After two seconds, Takagi put down the phone and said blankly: "Chiba said he was not here now and could not answer the phone, and then hung up the phone."

Takagi Nagasuke's originally small glasses narrowed to a slit, "Oh? That's really weird."

Qin Zhibo thought of what Akira Kato said just now, and felt a bad feeling in his heart.

Logically speaking, this is a den for criminals. As a policeman, Chiba should understand this and not wander around until the police arrive.

But in fact, not only was Chiba gone, but Mao Lilan, Minase Yomeng and others were also missing.

Worrying more and more, Qin Zhibo quickly picked up the phone and dialed Mao Lilan's number.

After waiting for a while, the call was connected, but the person who answered was not Mao Lilan.

"Hello? This is the beautiful girl Minase Yomu."

Minase Yomeng said this in a serious tone, leaving Qin Zhibo speechless.

"I am Qin Zhibo, where are you now?"

"I'm in the hospital~ There are also children, Miss Mouri, and Conan who wears glasses. Everyone is in the hospital."

Hearing that Conan was also there, Qin Zhibo felt relieved, at least it meant that everyone was safe, and then asked: "What about Officer Chiba? Is he with you?"

"No~" Minase Youmeng's tone was naturally playful, "The fat police officer suddenly left on his own after you left."

"No matter how I call him, he doesn't respond. I'm so angry~"

Qin Zhibo thought for a while and replied: "I understand, just stay with everyone in the hospital."

After saying that, Qin Zhibo hung up the phone.

Chiba didn't stay with the crowd or stay at the scene, and his responses to Takagi's phone calls were also unusual.

What exactly is going on?

Could it be that he is really an accomplice of Akira Kato and has now escaped?

Qin Zhibo glanced at the police around him and thought it would be better to go find Qianye by himself.

That Akira Kato has a strong ability to change his own image. In order to avoid the search by the police, he will definitely change his clothes after landing. Even if he uses the missing object spell, it may be of no use.

But Chiba's body shape and appearance are more distinctive, and the baby's fat face is easier to find.

Having made up his mind, Qin Zhibo quickly went out.

In the apartment, Takagi just wanted to ask Qin Zhibo to ask how long it would take to bring down the theft syndicate if he was hired as a famous detective. When he turned around, he found that the person was gone.

Takagi: "Huh?"

Outside the apartment building, Qin Zhibo quickly put on the magic extractor.

He closed his eyes and recalled Chiba's appearance in his mind, and as expected, he got a hint of inspiration.

Running wildly in the direction prompted by inspiration, Qin Zhibo was also thinking about the last words spoken by Akira Kato.

Minase Harumu is not as you think

Qin Zhibo didn't understand the specific meaning of these words, but through psychological judgment, Kato Akira's expression when he said this did not seem to be bluffing.

Moreover, Qin Zhibo himself also discovered some strange things about the girl.

It seems that after returning home, whether it triggers her oral habits or not, we will have to investigate it carefully.

Qin Zhibo was running wildly in a certain direction when suddenly a fat figure passed by.

Stopping and taking a closer look, it turned out to be Chiba.

At this time, Chiba was walking slowly on the silent street, his expression dull, like an aimless doll.

"Chiba!"

Qin Zhibo shouted, but Qianye did not stop and continued to walk forward.

Seeing this, Qin Zhibo had no choice but to run in front of Qianye and block his way.

And "Qianye" also stopped and looked at Qin Zhibo with blank eyes.

"Sir, do I know you?"

What's the reaction?

Qin Zhibo was stunned and patted his chest, "I am Qin Zhibo. You forgot so quickly?"

"Um?"

"Qianye" paused and gave the answer expressionlessly.

"I just entered this body, so I don't know the specific situation."

Thanks to Wu Wei Zhixin for the reward!