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

"Ah, this mechanism seems a bit stupid."

Qi Ming heard Kaito Kuroba's sarcastic remark and asked softly.

"You also think it's too easy, right?"

"Yes, and I've already collected Suzuki Jirokichi's fingerprints a long time ago, so I can take this gem away whenever I want."

Kaito Kuroba smiled confidently, and Qi Ming, seeing this, continued to ask questions.

"Doesn't it feel unchallenging and boring?"

"That's right, every time I make a grand entrance, it's spectacular. This time it's just too unchallenging."

Upon hearing this, Qi Ming nodded in empathy.

"Are you looking for something more challenging? Something with a stronger experience?"

"That's right...wait?"

Following Qi Ming's words, Kuroba Kaito realized something was wrong. Just as he was about to explain, he saw Qi Ming raising his hand and speaking to Suzuki Jirokichi.

“Advisor Suzuki, I think this mechanism is a bit too rudimentary. Even I could take the gem without any effort. I don’t think it’s acceptable.”

"I happen to have some good reference videos for mechanism design here. Would you like to give them a try, Mr. Suzuki?"

"..."

Kaito Kuroba looked at Qi Ming, who was holding a phone, and walked towards Jirokichi Suzuki with a somewhat bewildered expression.

Bro, what are you doing?

Aren't we companions?

And what do you mean you can get the gems without even lifting a finger? You think too highly of me!

Jirokichi Suzuki frowned when he heard someone refute him.

"You must be Qi Ming? I've heard Sonoko talk about you before. She said that although you're not a detective, you have pretty good reasoning skills."

However, Suzuki Jirokichi was not angry; he simply asked Qi Ming curiously.

"You said you could remove the gem, so could you tell me your method?"

Qi Ming didn't even bother to take out anything; he just started talking.

"Barrett, thermite, laser-cutting lightsabers, ultrasonic resonators—there are plenty of things that can destroy this box of yours."

"If I can think of it, then Kaito Kid can too. No matter how many traps you set up beforehand, it's useless. Once this box is destroyed, everything will be gone, right?"

"..."

Kaito Kuroba said that even if he hadn't collected the fingerprints, he could still have figured out these things, but how would he have gotten them?

In fact, it's quite simple. As long as Kaito Kuroba goes back to the organization's base weapons room, he can get all of these things.

"...I see, it was my oversight."

Jirokichi Suzuki stared wide-eyed, his mouth slightly agape.

That makes sense.

What's the point of adding so many traps? Even if this display case can withstand a machine gun, it's still made of glass!

And all these fancy mechanisms—isn't this just making dumplings for a plate of vinegar?

The crowd, who had initially been puzzled, now realized after Qi Ming's explanation that the mechanism was actually quite simple.

All the money was spent on the knife handle.

"Mr. Qi Ming, what do you think is the best way to modify this mechanism?"

Jirokichi Suzuki couldn't help but ask, his tone softening considerably.

He is capable; he is definitely a capable person.

Qi Ming took out his phone, opened a video, and displayed it in front of Suzuki Jirokichi.

"Please watch the video. If Consultant Suzuki designed the mechanisms according to those in these movies, then Phantom Thief Kid would definitely not dare to steal anything."

……

Blade box.

Place the bait in a transparent box, leaving only two small circular holes at the bottom for your hand to pass through.

There was a blade that flipped inwards at the hole. It was easy to put your hand in, but as soon as you pulled your hand back, the blade would spring back and get stuck tightly on your wrist, making it impossible to move.

It's practically a human-shaped mousetrap; if you're even thinking about what's inside, you absolutely won't be able to get it out without feeling the weight of a bag of rice.

Using a cannon to deal with thieves is just right.

"...Mr. Qi Ming, what movie is this? I've never heard of it before. It seems a bit too..."

Everyone was quite interested in what Qi Ming had given to Suzuki Jirokichi, and they all gathered around him.

However, after watching for only a short while, Sonoko Suzuki turned her head away, swallowed, and felt a slight discomfort at the scene in the video.

Kogoro Mouri also swallowed hard.

"Hmm, not bad, it's a good mechanism."

Jirokichi Suzuki wasn't being pretentious; a glint of light flashed in his eyes as he involuntarily spoke.

However, this seems to be a glass box... No, it can be replaced with other high-strength materials. Anyway, just tell Kaito Kid that the items are placed in this box.

Moreover, with his keen eye, he could tell that this mechanism could definitely be replicated in reality.

Cruel? How is this mechanism cruel?

Anyway, as long as Kaito Kid doesn't steal anything, he won't get hurt. But if he backs down, it means he's lost and I've won.

The headlines are his now!

"..."

Kaito Kuroba was also watching the video when he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

What's this?

If the ruler commands the subject to die, the subject has no choice but to die.

As your good employee, it's one thing for you not to help me, but you even came up with such a vicious scheme to deal with me?

Fortunately, even if this old man really takes a liking to this mechanism and wants to try to replicate it, if I happen to encounter it, I just need to avoid putting my hand in it, right?

Anyway, he has a lot of prosthetic hands in stock, so he can get them out no matter what.

However, Kaito Kuroba's thoughts were quickly interrupted by Qi Ming's subsequent addition.

"But this mechanism is still not perfect. Advisor Suzuki, I suggest you add an electronic identification at the entrance. If it detects that what's being reached in isn't a hand, then just shock it with electricity."

Suzuki Jirokichi's mind became increasingly active, and he immediately clapped his hands and said.

"Okay! When I get back, I'll have someone make one of these devices and try it out in real combat next time, hahaha!"

"..."

Kaito Kuroba really didn't want to talk anymore.

Mr. Ma, look closely! I'm your teammate! You're really leaving your companion no way out at all!

"..."

Meanwhile, Conan, who was too short to see the video, learned what the mechanism the group was talking about, through Hattori Heiji's relay. He immediately cast a pitying look at Kuroba Kaito.

He even suspected that Kaito Kid might be an undercover agent, otherwise why would Qi Ming be so ruthless?