Out-of-control players in the world of Detective Conan

"..."

Wow~ No wonder it's a spirit, it has such sharp eyes that it immediately saw through my identity!

Kaito Kuroba's eyelids twitched, and he quickly turned to look at Conan.

Fortunately, the surrounding noise was quite loud, and Conan was also chatting with Ran Mouri.

Although the two men kept their eyes on him, they probably didn't hear what Qi Ming said.

"Handsome guy, I'm begging you, please help me hide my identity, okay?"

Qi Ming patted his chest and gave Kuroba Kaito a thumbs up.

"No problem, no one but me will know your identity as Phantom Thief Kid!"

"..."

Kaito Kuroba felt he couldn't talk to this person anymore; something bad was about to happen.

Kaito Kuroba turned his head back, and suddenly remembered what Akako Koizumi had said.

The methods to avert bloodshed seem to have come full circle.

Among their group, it seemed that only Conan and Qi Ming could help them.

He didn't think the young detective could help him.

So, the only way to avert this bloody disaster is to seek help from Qi Ming?

……

Not long after, two black luxury cars drove up from a short distance away on the street, and everyone got in and set off.

Qi Ming, Ai Haibara, and Kaito Kuroba rode in one car, while Sonoko Suzuki and Ran Mouri rode in another.

However, when they were halfway there, Sonoko Suzuki suddenly changed her plans and headed directly to the Suzuki company.

She had been resting at home for the past few days, and it was only when she went online in the car that she discovered that Phantom Thief Kid had sent a notice that he was coming to steal things from her house.

As a fan of Kaito Kid, no, as a member of the Suzuki family, she had to go and support him!

On another car.

Qi Ming only learned about the Phantom Thief Kid's plan to steal something after Sonoko Suzuki called to explain the change in her schedule.

"It's just an egg, why would Phantom Thief Kid steal this thing?"

Qi Ming glanced at the Emperor's Egg online and couldn't help but complain.

Although this is an antique, it seems that Phantom Thief Kid only steals jewels.

"By the way, didn't you only steal jewels? What are you stealing this for?"

Realizing that the person in question was right beside him, Qi Ming asked Kuroba Kaito directly.

"...Um, Mr. Qi Ming, what are you talking about? I'm not Phantom Thief Kid, I'm just a student."

Kaito Kuroba smiled somewhat awkwardly, glanced at the driver in the front row who was focused on driving, and then cast a pleading look at Qi Ming.

Brother, please stop revealing my secrets!

"It's okay, he can't hear you."

Qi Ming shouted at the driver twice, but the driver didn't react at all. He just looked up and looked strangely at Qi Ming's mouth opening and closing in the rearview mirror, feeling puzzled.

He was curious, but he didn't ask; that was the mark of a professional driver.

Kaito Kuroba also tentatively asked the driver a couple of questions, but the driver did not respond.

He understood; this was the way of the Tao.

"Well, mainly because I received a commission."

After pondering for a long time, Kaito Kuroba finally spoke.

Anyway, this person in front of me is no different from Koizumi Akako, so I might as well say it.

Moreover, judging from the calm demeanor of the little girl beside him, since she's hanging out with Qi Ming, she's probably a monster too, so it doesn't matter.

"I know who the real owner of this thing is, so I thought I'd do them a favor and return it to its rightful owner."

"Of course, I am still somewhat interested in this."

"You accepted a commission?"

Qi Ming originally thought that Phantom Thief Kid was someone who would appear at crime scenes, but he didn't expect him to also be involved in business.

Hmm, so can he steal business from us?

Qi Ming asked Kaito Kid:

"Why don't you give me this commission? I'll handle it for you."

Kaito Kid was taken aback.

There are actually people helping with this kind of business?

"...Mr. Qi Ming, this is probably a bit..."

"It doesn't conform to your industry standards?"

Kaito Kid chuckled twice.

Why are there so many industry rules? If I just hand them over, my magic show will be ruined.

"Forget it."

Seeing Kaito Kuroba's hesitant demeanor, Qi Ming didn't ask any more questions.

"Why did you steal the jewel in the first place? And why did you return it after stealing it? Are you out of your mind?"

Qi Ming changed the subject and asked.

Kaito Kuroba fell silent for a moment and shook his head.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Qi Ming, this topic is a bit too dangerous for me to discuss with you."

"Danger?"

Qi Ming blinked blankly.

How dangerous could it be?

"Forehead……"

Kaito Kuroba scratched his head somewhat awkwardly.

"Do you still remember Koizumi Akako?"

"Her? I remember her. She was a really nice girl. She even taught me magic."

"..."

Ai Haibara, engrossed in looking at her phone without participating in the conversation, glanced up at Qi Ming with half-closed eyes.

Is this what that person wanted to teach you? I don't even want to point it out to you.

Kaito Kuroba continued:

"It's good that you still remember. All I can tell you is that the enemy I'm facing is an organization, an organization that isn't even afraid of a magician like Koizumi Akako."

Qi Ming was even more confused.

If they're not even afraid of Koizumi Akako... then this organization doesn't seem very impressive!

What's there to be afraid of if someone can't even make it onto the power rankings?

Isn't it said that DLC stats are usually very high? This one seems rather ordinary.

Qi Ming gave Kuroba Kaito a strange look.

Speaking of which, it's one thing that this guy looks and sounds just like Shinichi Kudo, but how come their backstories are so similar?

But the organization...

Qi Ming's eyes suddenly sharpened.

"The organization you mentioned, are the code names of its members based on the names of alcoholic beverages?"

"The name of the wine?"

Kaito Kuroba felt a little intimidated by Qi Ming's gaze and shook his head repeatedly.

"No, their members seem to use animal code names."

Qi Ming's expression softened again.

Fortunately, this part hasn't been copied and pasted yet, otherwise their organization would be in a really bad situation.

Qi Ming stroked his chin.

However, as the saying goes, competitors are enemies.

The organization only needs them.

Qi Ming sized up Kuroba Kaito, then clapped his hands together.

"Xiao Hei, you've had a tough time these past few years. You've really had a hard time."

"Ah, um."

Kaito Kuroba got goosebumps.

I have a feeling that there's something off about this person's eyes.

Qi Ming coughed twice and extended his hand towards Kaito Kuroba.

"Xiao Hei, to be honest, the organization you mentioned is also our enemy."

"You're a promising talent, and I sincerely invite you to join our organization."