Detective Conan: Is Miss Haibara planning to assault a police officer again today?

So everyone fell even more silent.

"I happened to see it", "I asked them one by one".

Does it have to be this plain and unadorned?

What's the difference between this credit and something found on the street?!

"Tch, Higashino's been having really good luck lately."

"They found and arrested the criminal so easily. I could do that too."

"This prisoner is shockingly stupid to have been caught in this way."

"Forget it, forget it. Higashino has been quiet for more than two years. It's not surprising that his luck has turned around now."

"Yes, as long as the criminals are caught, it's good enough if no one gets hurt or killed."

Megure heard the murmurs of the police officers.

Jealousy is human nature, but he still had to say a few words in defense of Higashino Ning.

"What are you guys talking about? You think you can do it? Would you even consider focusing on the basketball court?"

"If the prisoner is stupid, then what about us who were just being held hostage by him? Are all of you useless cowards who can't even catch a stupid prisoner?!"

"Speaking of luck, I don't think it's good luck for Brother Dongye. Going to find a vicious criminal with a gun alone could easily lead to his death. What kind of good luck is that?"

Megure Juzo was so angry his mouth twisted. "Calm down, don't be impatient. The lives and property of the people need us to protect them. How can we be jealous of each other like this?"

"You lot, go back and reflect on your actions. Submit your reflection reports to me by noon tomorrow!"

Those who had been whining immediately quieted down, looked at each other, and nodded in unison, "Yes!"

After reprimanding his subordinate, Inspector Megure greeted Higashino Ning with a friendly and enthusiastic smile, "Brother Higashino, you've done a great job again this time."

Fortunately, he didn't make any bets with Higashino Ning this time, otherwise wouldn't that guy have made his vacation last?

However, to be honest, he didn't actually have the authority to give Higashino Ning a long vacation.

Higashino Ning didn't boast; he simply smiled and replied, "I have fulfilled my mission."

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As he spoke, he pulled two pistols from his pocket. "These are the prisoners' sidearms. They're very old-fashioned. They look like they were obtained through some smuggling channels."

There was a bang.

Everyone looked down at the ground.

There was a dagger lying on the ground.

Megure Juzo's beady eyes said, "Um... Brother Higashino, why do you still carry something like this around?"

Police officers are absolutely not allowed to carry knives!

Just as the people who had just been criticized were about to retaliate, they saw Higashino Ning casually bend down, pick up the dagger, and then beckon to Conan.

"Inspector, this dagger isn't mine, it belongs to Conan."

Immediately, someone objected, "No way, Higashino, you're actually framing an elementary school student? That's too despicable, and we won't believe it!"

However, Conan scratched his head sheepishly, stepped forward, took the dagger, and said with an awkward smile, "Um... Inspector Megure, this is indeed mine...hehe~"

Are you still chuckling?

Inspector Megure's expression turned serious. He snatched the dagger from Conan and glared at him. "Is it really yours?"

Conan put his hands behind his back and drew circles on the ground with his toes. "Hmm."

I won't go into the details of Conan being scolded by Inspector Megure, or the scene where he gets a beating from Kogoro Mouri when he gets home.

In short, Conan with a knife almost died.

After the case was closed, Higashino Ning returned to the police station with Inspector Megure and the others.

Ai Haibara and the other elementary school students went along because they needed to give a statement.

evening.

The three children were picked up by their respective parents, and Conan was dragged away by Kogoro Mouri by the ear.

Ai Haibara was driven home in a police car by Ning Ke.

At the doorstep of Dr. Agasa's house.

The evening breeze is gentle.

Ai Haibara looked at Higashino Ning in the car, her eyes gentle, but she also felt a little melancholy, because she had indeed experienced a lot of tension and excitement today, and... a flutter of the heart.

She took off her hat and handed it to him, saying, "Here, take this back."

Higashino Ning didn't take it. "Aren't you going to keep it? I think it suits you quite well."

Ai Haibara chuckled, "Is that so? Then let me see how it looks, and also see what your hairstyle is like."

As she was saying this, she was about to look in the rearview mirror when Dongye Ning suddenly stepped on the gas and sped away.

The little girl blinked in confusion.

Two minutes later, her furious shouts came from Professor Agasa's house.

"What the hell did you do? It's hideous!!!"

Chapter 32 Hidden Skill, Detective Conan's Exclusive Item

Back at the Metropolitan Police Department.

Amidst the envious gazes of the police officers, Higashino Ning accepted the bonus from Shiratori Ninzaburo as an incentive.

It doesn't matter anymore.

Go ahead and be envious.

Go ahead and be jealous.

The world's troubles can't harm a single hair on my head.

Because the perpetrator targeted Nikko TV, a leading media outlet, reports praising the police and Higashino Ning spread like wildfire that very night.

Several press conferences and personal interviews will follow in Higashino Ning's footsteps.

To be honest, I'm getting a little tired of it.

Higashino Ning refused, citing his preparation for the promotion exam as the reason.

The promotion exam is indeed just around the corner, with a pass rate of only about 20%, so it's worth taking it very seriously.

However, his serious preparation was just to keep his mind calm during the exam. As long as he performed steadily, he was sure he would pass the exam. He was that confident because he had the backing of Sister Tongzi.

However, the prospect of further promotion is still a bit worrying.

Although it sounds absurd, the simplest way to get promoted through unconventional means is to die immediately.

Japan retains a system similar to "posthumous conferment".

For example, those who die in the line of duty may be posthumously promoted two ranks as a form of commendation.

But what the hell is the point of promoting me if I die?

Get promoted, seize power, allocate resources to destroy the organization, and then sit at the pinnacle of power to enjoy a life of leisure and comfort by taking advantage of the system's rewards throughout Japan.

Higashino Ning has high hopes for his future life.

Come back home!

After lying down on the bed, Dongye Ning couldn't wait to start a new round of lottery. Solving this case gave him 10 reward points, which was far more than he expected. It would be even better if he could get some good stuff from the lottery!

[Drawing in progress, please wait.]

[Draw complete. Congratulations, host, you have obtained the hidden skill: Deduction (lv1: 30%).]

[Deduction: A hidden ability in the world of *Detective Conan*. Once acquired, it allows for meticulous analysis of cases to reach their root cause, clarifying methods of crimes impossible in reality. This skill level primarily affects the efficiency of clue gathering, association, and decryption.]

[Because the host unlocked a hidden ability ahead of time, the system shop has been updated with exclusive items from the Detective Conan world. Please visit the shop for details.]

Hidden skill!

"Looks like my brain isn't so bad after all. I actually started with 30% proficiency, which is definitely above the 'qualified' level."

Higashino Ning was quite satisfied with this skill. Although he could solve cases by following Conan, it was always more respectable to have his own reasoning ability.

True strength comes from being strong yourself.

"Let me see what all these special props for Detective Conan are all about."

Higashino Ning entered the system shop and found a new section called "[Conan Exclusive]".

Upon clicking through, the first things that catch the eye are the [Bow Tie Voice Changer] and the [Watch-shaped Anesthetic Gun].

Following that are power-enhancing shoes, tracking glasses, and a portable, concealed headset phone.

Most importantly, it also has gadgets that haven't been invented yet, such as retractable harnesses, soccer launching belts, and portable oxygen cylinders, but the prices are a bit too expensive.

A single retractable baby carrier requires a whopping 500 reward points to redeem!

The system explained that the item has not yet been invented and its price is too high; it will take Dr. Agasa's hard work to bring the price down.

In comparison, the watch-shaped tranquilizer gun with 10 reward points and the bow-tie voice changer with 20 reward points are much more affordable.

Is it expensive? Actually, it's not expensive.

After all, these props would be considered supermodel-worthy in real life.

"How about getting a wristwatch-shaped tranquilizer gun to play with?"

After hesitating for a moment, Dongye Ning dismissed the idea. It was indeed not very useful. It would be better to save up 30 reward points to exchange for tracking glasses, which were the most cost-effective cutting-edge technology.

"If only I could ask Professor Agasa directly, but unfortunately, these things are related to Conan's identity, and Professor Agasa would never give them to me easily."

Higashino Ning exited the system interface, lay down, and looked at the hazy moonlight on the ceiling, muttering to himself, "If I choose to go directly to Dr. Agasa and tell him that I know Conan's identity, it will cause trouble such as suspicion and probing."

"At that time, Ai will also become suspicious of me, and not only will her goodwill disappear, she might even get closer to Conan."

"Even if I can accept all of this, Professor Agasa might not actually give me those gadgets, since Ai didn't even get them."