Detective Conan: The System Takes Me to Zero's World

"I don't know." Officer Chiba scratched his head, his face full of confusion.

Sato Miwako's sharp eyes swept over everyone present, and finally fixed on Conan: "Conan, did you see him?"

"Yeah, he was here just now." Conan raised his head with his usual innocent smile on his face.

But beneath that childlike mask, his eyes suddenly became sharp, and he thought to himself: [Cameron clearly left in Teacher Judy's car.]

Shushu reminded Kudo Xue on his shoulder: "Xiaoxue, quickly open your phone and check it out. There's a video I recorded!"

Kudo Yuki tapped her fingertips lightly on the phone screen, and the video recorded by Shushu started playing immediately.

The picture is very clear, and the view is facing the door of Room 102. The video starts with Atobe Michiya knocking on the door, and fully records the entire process of the incident.

Mr. Zhou Chuan's impatience when he opened the door.

A sinister look flashed across Atobe Michiya's face.

The brief argument between the two at the entrance, as well as the moment when Atobe Michiya suddenly pushed Zhou Chuan to the ground, were all captured on camera.

The most important thing is that the video also recorded how Michiya Atobe took out the safety chain and rope that had been prepared in advance from his bag, and the whole process of him dragging the unconscious Mr. Zhou Chuan into the room and hanging him on the chandelier.

Even the detail of how he later arranged the scene and replaced the real safety chain with a fake one was not missed.

After watching the video, Kudo Yuki spoke telepathically: "Shushu, did you use a prop? With this, Atobe Michiya will no longer have any room for quibbling."

Shushu proudly flicked his tail and replied telepathically, "Hehe, of course! I anticipated that something might happen at the scene, so I used props to reconstruct the case."

Kudo Yuki lowered her eyes in thought before replying telepathically, "Then why didn't I hear the notification sound for you to buy items? You're not going to...get some weird stuff behind my back, are you?"

Shushu was choked by the question, his ears drooped instantly, and he scratched Kudo Yuki's collar with his chubby little paws guiltily.

"Xiaoxue, please listen to my explanation!" Shushu's voice was a little flattering. "This situation is urgent! I'm afraid that after I tell you, you'll hesitate again and delay the best time to collect evidence."

Kudo Yuki shook her head helplessly. Although she didn't say anything, she was still a little amused. This squirrel was really cute sometimes when it acted on its own.

She turned to look at Officer Sato and was about to hand over the phone, but found that Wakasa Rumi was already standing behind her and had also finished watching the video.

There was no expression on Wakasa Rumi's face, except for the pair of eyes hidden behind the lenses, which narrowed slightly at the moment the video ended.

"What an unexpected find." Wakasa Rumi said calmly, as if she were discussing the weather. "This thing will make the police's work much easier."

Kudo Yuki handed the phone to Sato Miwako and said calmly: "Miwako, with this video, even if Mr. Anton is not here, it should be able to explain everything."

Officer Sato took the phone, and the video made her pupils shrink. She immediately called Officers Shiratori and Chiba over. After they watched the video together, their expressions turned from shock to solemnity.

"The evidence is irrefutable." Sato Miwako turned off her phone. "Mr. Atobe, what else do you have to say now?"

Michiya Atobe's face turned pale. He opened his mouth but couldn't say a word. His eyes were full of despair.

Wakasa Rumi curled her lips slightly and said softly to Kudo Yuki: "Ms. Kudo, you always bring surprises."

"I was just lucky and happened to take the photo." Kudo Xue replied calmly, but in her heart she was talking to Shu Shu: "What reward do you want this time?"

"Hey, a reward..." Shushu's voice was cunning, "I want a nut cake. Xiaoxue, can you ask Amuro Toru to make me one? I want a super large one!"

Kudo Xue smiled helplessly: "I know, I know, I'll tell him later."

Amuro Toru's voice came through the microphone hidden in Kudo Yuki's collar: "No need to turn around and say it. I heard Shushu's request. As long as you ask, Xiaoxue, don't just say one, ten will be no problem."

Kudo Yuki was slightly startled and lowered her voice: "You seem to be free now. Are you done with your work in the store?"

Amuro Toru's voice was tinged with laughter. "I'm done. No matter how important the store's business is, it can't compare to this 'little trouble' of yours, Xiaoxue."

Kudo Yuki responded in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Aren't you afraid of getting into trouble with me and getting yourself involved?

"It's my honor to be dragged into trouble with Xiaoxue." Amuro Toru's tone remained relaxed, but then he changed the subject, "To be honest, I'm also curious about how much more Shushu can do."

Kudo Yuki couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth slightly. "Its abilities sometimes surprise even me. If you're really curious, you can ask it yourself next time."

Amuro Toru chuckled, his voice full of amusement. "Oh? Then I really need to prepare some questions. For example, how does it say the most cowardly words in such a confident tone?"

Kudo Yuki muttered to herself telepathically, "Did you hear that? Toru is very interested in your 'ability'."

Shu Shu immediately poked his little head out from Kudo Yuki's shoulder, and tugged at Kudo Yuki's hair with his chubby little paw in dissatisfaction, complaining, "Humph, that guy who can bake a cake is just jealous of my intelligence! I won't tell him!"

"Alright, alright, stop messing around." Kudo Yuki gently poked Shushu's little head with her finger. "Do you still want the nut cake as a reward?"

Upon hearing the word "nut cake," Shushu immediately quieted down, rubbed Kudo Yuki's fingers in a flattering manner, and whispered, "If... then I'll forgive his rudeness this time."

Kudo Yuki couldn't help laughing out loud. This squirrel is really a little foodie.

Amuro Toru's voice was a little teasing: "It seems that Shu Shu's forgiveness is quite 'valuable'."

When Shu Shu heard this, he put his paws on his hips and complained to the air: "Xiao Xue! Look at him! He's mocking me!"

Kudo Yuki suppressed her laughter: "Toru, stop teasing it."

"Yes, yes, I'll listen to Xiaoxue." Amuro Toru's voice was tinged with laughter. "Then I won't disturb you from handing over to the police. However, I will prepare Shushu's cake as soon as possible."

Shushu's ears stood up instantly, his eyes sparkling as he looked at Kudo Yuki, his tail wagging quickly behind him.

Kudo Yuki sighed helplessly and said to Amuro Toru, "Well, put it in the store."

Amuro Toru's voice softened: "If you need anything, feel free to contact me."

The communication was cut off, and Kudo Yuki looked down at the little guy on her shoulder who was excited about the upcoming cake.

Shushu rubbed her cheek with his little head: "Xiaoxue, when the cake is ready, I will give you a small piece!"

"Thank you, Shushu." Kudo Yuki smiled and gently scratched its chin with her fingers.

Sato Miwako came over and said, "Xiaoxue, please send me the video on your phone. It will be the most crucial evidence in this case."

Kudo Yuki nodded and was about to operate the phone when Shushu shouted, "Wait! Xiaoxue! Don't send it yet!"

Kudo Yuki paused her finger on the screen, and asked with some confusion through telepathy: "What's wrong? Isn't it time to submit evidence now?"

"It's not that video!" Shushu was so anxious that he circled around on her shoulder, "It's the photo in your phone album where you secretly took a photo of Amuro Toru making a cake! Don't send it with that!"

Kudo Yuki was silent.

She looked down at the screen of her phone, and in the thumbnails of the album there were indeed a few pictures of Toru Amuro making desserts.

Her cheeks felt slightly hot: [Luckily Shushu reminded me in time.]

Kudo Yuki quickly selected the key video of the crime and sent it to Sato Miwako via Bluetooth.

After receiving the document, Sato Miwako immediately instructed the police officer behind her, "Copy this video and send it to the technical department for identification to confirm its authenticity."

"Yes!" the police officer responded and left.

After dealing with these, Sato Miwako turned around and looked at Kudo Yuki, saying solemnly: "Xiaoxue, this time it's really thanks to you. With this evidence, the case can be closed."

"I'm glad I could help." Kudo Yuki smiled faintly, but in her heart she was complaining: "It's mainly thanks to this nosy and greedy squirrel."

Just as the police were about to leave with the suspect, Wakasa Rumi suddenly called out to Kudo Yuki: "Ms. Kudo, if you have time, I'd like to talk to you about the follow-up of some things."

Kudo Yuki glanced at her and nodded, "Okay, see you at Café Poirot. You're welcome anytime."

Wakasa Rumi nodded slightly, turned and left.

Conan watched the busy police officers, then quietly stepped aside and pulled his phone out of his pocket. His finger quickly swiped across the screen, finding the encrypted contact—James Blake.

"Hello, Mr. James," Conan said in a low voice, "I'm Conan."

James' voice came from the other end of the phone: "Conan? Why did you contact me suddenly? Is something wrong?"

"We have to meet," Conan said briefly. "I need to discuss our next plan with you in person."

His eyes casually swept over Kudo Xue who was not far away, and continued: "Sister Xue and I want to take your car to meet someone."

"Who to meet?" There was a hint of curiosity in James' voice.

"Mr. Okiya Subaru." Conan said the name.

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a few seconds, and it was obvious that James also understood the importance of this meeting.

"Understood," James' voice had regained its composure. "I'll send someone to pick you up now. Tell me your location."

"We are at the entrance of Yoshiharaso Apartment at 4-chome, Beika-cho. This is where the crime just happened."

"Okay, my people will be here in five minutes, driving a black Mercedes. The license plate number is..."

James reported a string of numbers.

"Got it." Conan said and hung up the phone.

He put away his phone and walked quickly to Kudo Yuki.

"Sister," Conan pulled the corner of Kudo Yuki's clothes, "Let's go. James showed up and sent someone to pick us up to meet Subaru Okiya."

Kudo Yuki nodded and spoke into the microphone: "Toru, we need to meet with James and Okiya Subaru to discuss our next steps."

Amuro Toru's voice was filled with concern: "Got it. Be safe, I'll be waiting for you at Poirot. Keep in touch anytime. Shushu, keep an eye on Xiaoxue and don't let her get carried away."

Shushu proudly swung his tail on Kudo Yuki's shoulder and responded, "Don't worry! I'm here, Xiaoxue's safety is in my hands!"

Kudo Yuki smiled and rubbed Shushu's little head.

Soon, a black Mercedes stopped downstairs of the apartment building.

The car door opened and a tall white man got out. He was James's man.

"Ms. Kudo, Conan, the boss asked me to pick you up." The man said respectfully.

The brother and sister nodded and followed him into the car.

The space inside the car was very spacious. James was sitting in the back seat. When he saw them get in, he immediately smiled.

"Ms. Kudo, long time no see." James greeted Kudo Yuki, then looked at Conan, "Conan, have you made any new discoveries?"

"Mr. James, long time no see." Kudo Yuki responded politely, then got straight to the point, "I came to you this time mainly to confirm some information about the organization with Mr. Okiya Subaru in person."

Conan also added: "Especially regarding the 'ES Dark Amber' plan, we need more information."

James nodded. "I understand. I've already informed Mr. Subaru Okiya. He's waiting for us at the agreed location."

The car drove away from Beika Town.

Kudo Yuki leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes, but her mind was rapidly sorting out information from all sides.

James sat across from her, looking at the young yet thoughtful girl. He broke the silence, "Ms. Kudo, we've recently learned some fragmentary intelligence about the ES Amber project through various channels, but it's all very vague. You seem to have a lot of key information?"

Kudo Yuki opened her eyes and replied calmly, "James, I do have some information about this plan. I'm looking for Subaru Okiya this time in the hope of combining his intelligence to piece together a more complete picture of the truth."

James nodded slightly, he knew the importance of this plan.

Conan sat aside, his thoughts already on the upcoming meeting with Subaru Okiya: "Mr. James, do you know what Rum is up to lately?"

James frowned, looking somewhat embarrassed. "Rum... We don't have any direct intelligence on his activities recently. His actions are very secretive. However, we have noticed some subtle changes within the organization recently, and it seems that different factions are secretly fighting each other."

He looked at Kudo Yuki and added, "We suspect this is related to the advancement of the 'ES Dark Amber' project. All parties are trying to gain a dominant position in this project."

Kudo Xue crossed her arms and said, "James, after you catch up with Judy's car, get out quietly. Cameron's identity has been discovered by the organization. I guess Cameron will go back to Iroha Sushi Restaurant.

There might be someone from the organization lying in ambush there soon, so Conan and I plan to sit in your car and wait for Subaru Okiya to come."

James' eyes narrowed slightly, and he immediately understood the interests involved.

"Iroha Sushi... Cameron was too impulsive. Now that the organization has figured out his identity, they're definitely not just setting an ambush. They might be trying to lure more people out."

To be continued...