Conan: No, why aren't you following the script?

Thinking of this, Kidd felt a chill run down his spine, and a feeling of dread ran from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.

He has always stood on his own side or on the side of Conan Edogawa, and has never stood on the side of those who pose a threat.

In their eyes, Conan was living in Ran's house, so Ran must know about it. Even if the two of them denied it, it was just sophistry and a stubborn resistance.

The truth is often not that important.

After trying to put himself in the mindset of those dangerous individuals, Kidd realized...

If Conan's identity is exposed, then regardless of others, Kogoro Mouri and Ran Mouri will definitely be the first to be implicated.

Even if those people know that the Mori father and daughter are completely unaware of this, they might still try to harm them in order to keep it a secret.

The answer to this question was clear from the very beginning. From the moment Conan Edogawa chose to move into Kogoro Mouri's house, this question had only one unsolvable answer.

Either he resolves the threat and brings peace to the world, or he goes to hell with the Mori father and daughter.

When the nest is overturned, how can there be any eggs?

If what he thinks is really true, then those people are definitely not soft-hearted...

It's laughable that he was caught in the middle of it all, failing to see even a single layer of the connection, and foolishly trying to cover something up for Conan Edogawa. In the end, all their efforts will likely be in vain, and may even lead to a deeper sense of despair...

Thinking of this, Kidd couldn't help but shake his head with a wry smile. He was indeed not suited for reasoning; things that tested logic and imagination were simply too difficult for him…

……

Meanwhile, Kitagawa Isao secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the expression he wanted to see finally appear on Kid's face.

However, to ensure everything went perfectly, he still prepared to deliver his prepared speech.

Then, looking at Kidd, he quickly continued:

"Of course, what I just said was just a guess. Perhaps Shinichi Kudo didn't encounter any trouble and simply didn't want to tell Ran. However, in my opinion, no matter what the reason is, Ran has the right to know. You, me... and even Shinichi Kudo himself have no right to make the decision for her."

"Mr. Kitagawa, you mean..."

"In my opinion, you and Shinichi Kudo both have a problem: you like to make decisions for others. First of all, you should understand that Ran is Kogoro Mouri's daughter, a karate champion, and also Ran herself. Even if she ends up facing a life-or-death situation, the choice of her own future path should be in her own hands."

At this point, Kitagawa Isao glanced at Kid indifferently, "Instead of letting you decide her fate at will, making her a puppet to be manipulated by you, she has the same right to know as you when it comes to deciding her own destiny. Even if she chooses to remain silent after knowing the truth, this is a step that should not be omitted, isn't it?"

With a 'buzz,' Kidd felt his brain tremble and couldn't come to his senses for a long time.

Kitagawa Isao's words were deafening, leaving him completely stunned.

Yes, whether it's him or Conan, are their choices always right? When did they become so entitled to interfere with other people's choices?

Even though the other party is also a human being, why do they feel that the other party is their subordinate and that they have the right to decide their future?

If their choice is right, all will be well, but if they fail...

Wouldn't Xiaolan then have to spend the rest of her life in loneliness and regret?

Carrying sorrow and despair, barely clinging to life in a daze, or fighting side by side, living a short but hopeful life together...

For questions like these, only a person can ever choose the answer.

It may not be the right answer, but it will definitely be the answer you will never regret.

This phantom thief, in the end, was still swayed by appearances...

……

Thinking of this, Phantom Thief Kid shook his head and gave a self-deprecating laugh.

Looking at Kitagawa Isao, who was still crammed by the car window, peeping with great interest, Kid felt a little dazed.

Once upon a time, he and Kitagawa Isao were complete strangers. At most, it was at the Magic Manor that this seemingly reckless but actually extremely terrifying detective caused him some trouble.

However, during this trip to Osaka, Kitagawa Isao not only reminded himself to prepare in advance, but also handed over the detailed investigation data to him.

Later, on the Suzuki family's cruise ship, Kitagawa Isao even dragged out Scorpion, making her no longer able to threaten his actions.

My first time...

Kidd asked himself if this was the first time he had felt this sense of security, this feeling of trust and ease that he hadn't experienced in a long time since his father, Kuroba Toichi, disappeared.

Mr. Kitagawa, you really are an amazing person...

With a light laugh and a shake of his head, Kidd, who had temporarily decided to completely lower his guard, reached out and took the binoculars that Kitagawa Isao was looking through halfway.

"Mr. Kitagawa, you've been watching for so long, isn't it my turn now? Wow! Are these two really that exciting? Mr. Kitagawa, you're so unfair! With such a great scene, why didn't you share it with me?"

"Come on, I'm the one who bought these binoculars, you need to get that straight... If you hadn't been meddling, I would be the only one looking in this car right now."

"Oh, don't worry about the details. You're enjoying yourself now, aren't you? By the way, Mr. Kitagawa, didn't that little girl who's been following you around notice anything unusual?"

Suddenly adopting a serious expression, Kid said worriedly, "I've noticed she's been hanging out with Conan quite a bit lately, Mr. Kitagawa... could it be that the little girl is actually...?"

"What do you think?"

Without directly answering Kid's question, Kitagawa Isao smiled faintly, "Don't worry, Ai is already asleep, and even if she wakes up, she won't notice me. You know... with my skills, climbing out of the window isn't too difficult."

"Of course."

Kidd nodded. He had originally intended to take the opportunity to ask Mr. Kitagawa how he discovered Conan Edogawa's true identity.

But then I thought about it again. Mr. Kitagawa is so thoughtful, and he always seems to be hiding his true feelings.

Perhaps it was without his knowledge that Conan let something slip, allowing Mr. Kitagawa to see through his scheme.

After all, he was the first man to defeat her head-on. It's only natural that she could detect unusual traces of Conan Edogawa from subtle details and thus guess his identity, right?

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This is the fourth update. Although it's a bit late, I've still managed to keep my promise!

With 218 requests for more chapters, I haven't let you all down! I hope you readers will keep up the good work and help me get back to updating six chapters a day. Keep it up!!