Conan: I'm Really Not the Manipulator

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The bait plan was passed by superiors almost without any obstacles.

Some people disagreed, such as Jusan Megure of the Investigation Division 1. But he was just an ordinary police inspector, and no one took his objection seriously.

The next day, Kotomine China was called to the Metropolitan Police Department. She came alone, and they were warm and friendly to her, and then asked her to sign more than one agreement.

She had to promise that she joined the plan completely voluntarily and was not induced by anyone. She knew and voluntarily took all the risks and promised not to talk nonsense in front of the media.

——Even if something happens, her family cannot cause trouble to the Metropolitan Police Department or ask for compensation.

"Don't worry, this is just a routine procedure. It doesn't mean anything will really go wrong."

Another person in charge of the task force comforted him.

"We are very grateful for your assistance and will do our best to protect you. There may be some risks along the way... but please believe us, we will not let you encounter any real danger."

……

Even with all the assurances, Kotomine China was still afraid when it really came to start.

She grabbed the hem of her clothes nervously and looked up at her boyfriend, hoping he would say a few words of encouragement.

But he seemed to have completely ignored her gaze.

Bai Jiu frowned, and the plain ring on his finger flashed. While no one was paying attention, he replied to the pop-up window that only he could see among the people present.

[Arrogant: I see that you are nearby, can you come over? I bought too much this time, I can't carry it all by myself! ]

【Jealous: Why did you buy so many things? I have a mission with the police and can't leave for the time being.】

[Arrogant: My dad had his birthday not long ago, and I completely forgot about it. This time I bought him a gift to make up for it.]

[Arrogant: Forget it if you can’t come. I’ll go back by myself.]

After dealing with his ally and ex-girlfriend, Hakubato looked at Kotomine China.

He asked in a low voice: "What do your parents say? Do they know?"

"I didn't tell them. I told them and Jonah that I was staying overnight with my college classmate..."

Kotomine China knew that this bait plan was very dangerous. She was worried that her parents, especially her sister, would stop her. After much hesitation, she still did not tell them and lied that she had gone somewhere else.

"Then your sister——"

Bai Jiu was very worried about Kotomine Jonah, a well-known reporter, but at this moment, the person in charge in the van cleared his throat, attracting all their attention.

"Ms. Kotomine, you can leave now. Be careful. Have you brought everything with you?"

Kotomine China nodded: "Everything is ready."

Bai Jiu looked at the transmitter disguised as a brooch on her body, and without asking any more questions, he reached out and hugged her.

"Be safe, I'll protect you outside."

He hesitated, thinking that the bar was crowded and noisy, and it would be useless for the cat to go in. It would just be stepped on or chased out for no reason, so he did not summon his animal messenger.

He did not even consider a dog that was convenient for tracking, as Hojo Toika might be nearby.

Kotomine China snuggled in his arms, her cheeks flushed, her eyes sparkling as she looked up at him, all she could see was him: "I believe you."

The two quickly separated, she adjusted her skirt, took a deep breath, and then strode forward.

The dazzling red quickly disappeared into the darkness.

Baijiu got into the van without looking back and closed the door, leaving only a gap.

In order to avoid attracting attention, the interior lights were only turned on to a level that was barely enough for people to see clearly. There were only Bai Jiu and the person in charge of the plan in the car.

The person in charge pressed the communication headset to contact colleagues in the other two cars and in the bar.

"Everyone, get ready. Ms. Kotomine has already entered the bar. She carries a transmitter with her, so we can keep track of her location at any time."

"Based on previous crime traces, the place where the bodies were found was not the crime scene. It is very likely that the criminal first approached them in the bar, lured them out, and then kidnapped and killed them."

"Watch out for anyone approaching her - the scheduled time is one hour. If there is no movement, proceed to the next location based on Ms. Kotomine's condition. Three locations are scheduled for today."

Baijiu looked down at the bar map spread out below.

They analyzed the bars that several previous victims had visited. Most of them were large bars with dance floors and private rooms in the middle, large crowds and mixed management. It was easy to take someone away without being noticed, and there were several entrances and exits.

Therefore, for this operation, not only were there people waiting outside, but there were also two or three people watching inside the bar and at every entrance and exit.

Bai Jiu did not choose to enter the bar because if he went in, Kotomine China would stare at him frequently, which would reveal his flaws.

"Matsuda, what's the situation in the bar now?"

Jinpei Matsuda, who was in charge of the bar's internal operations, replied: "I saw her... a few drinkers came and invited her to drink with them."

"..."

The corners of Bai Jiu's mouth twisted, and he tried hard to suppress the unhappiness in his heart.

"How did she respond? We told her to try to deal with those people and to take the initiative when necessary so that she could get some information from them," asked the person in charge.

"I was at a loss and completely passive."

The bar was noisy, and Matsuda Jinpei's voice sounded a little fuzzy. "She might be in trouble. I want to get closer."

The person in charge frowned and said, "Matsuda, stay where you are and don't move." Then he looked at Baijiu and said, "Have you explained her mission clearly to her?"

[You can’t even do this little thing well…]

"I explained! But she...Qina has never been to a bar or nightclub before. This is her first time stepping into such a place."

Hearing his boss's thoughts, Bai Jiu explained awkwardly.

His well-behaved girlfriend who never went to messy places had satisfied him before, but now she had embarrassed him in front of his boss.

At this time, Matsuda Jinpei interrupted them: "Sir, those people are still entangled-"

"Don't act rashly!"

The person in charge raised his voice and loudly reminded Jinpei Matsuda.

"The criminal may be watching nearby! We can't alert him over such a small matter!"

Jinpei Matsuda didn't say anything, but he seemed to squeeze his headphones hard, as if trying to suppress his anger.

Bai Jiu was unhappy - his girlfriend was being harassed by other people, but he was also a little happy - judging by the expression of the person in charge, he was definitely unhappy with Matsuda's attitude.

So he temporarily turned off his headphones and put on a smile to his boss who had a gloomy face.

"Don't take it to heart, sir."

He pretended to be relaxed, "Matsuda was like this when he was in the police academy. I know him very well. He always thinks he is the best and he is always right. He doesn't take his superiors and colleagues seriously at all..."

The person in charge glanced at Bai Jiu, but Bai Jiu didn't hear his thoughts. He only heard his instructions into the headset.

"Oda, don't guard Gate D. Go in and find Matsuda. You two can switch places."

……

In the bar, Matsuda's face darkened when he was approached by his colleagues.

But he did not complain to his colleagues who were just following orders. He glanced at Kotomine China - she used the excuse of touching up her makeup and finally got rid of those hitchhikers - and temporarily felt relieved.

He said to his colleague, "Okay, keep a close eye on her when she comes back."

There were only male police officers on this trip, so it was impossible for them to follow her to the restroom.

Jinpei Matsuda squeezed through the crowd, and with a very sour face, he did not meet anyone who approached him. When he was about to reach the door, he saw a woman walking in.

The woman had a silk scarf tied around her neck, a striped shirt, a hip-hugging one-step skirt, and a pair of glasses. She didn't look like a bar customer, but more like a white-collar woman in an office building.

Jinpei Matsuda noticed that she was almost as tall as him, with strong and toned calves. As they passed each other, he couldn't help but look back at her again.

——She walked towards the bathroom.

……

Kotomine China fled into the women's restroom with a pale face.

After closing the door, she still looked at the door with fear, worried that those disgusting people would chase her, and her whole body was trembling.

There were other female guests in the bathroom, some of them were putting on makeup, and some had just come out of the private room to wash their hands. Except for a few who glanced at her hair curiously, no one cared about her.

Kotomine China placed her hands on the sink and saw that her eyes were red in the mirror.

She discovered that being bait was nothing like she had imagined.

Not to mention facing the possible criminals, she didn't know how to deal with those who tried to flirt with her.

No one taught her what to do. The Metropolitan Police Department was eager to solve the case and wanted to start the bait plan as soon as possible; she felt sorry for Baijiu working overtime and wanted to solve it as soon as possible. She did not receive any training or guidance.

Kotomine China thought that she would have to go back later, and at that moment, she wanted to retreat.

But when she really took out her cell phone and saw the Kamen Rider pendant on it, she thought of her boyfriend who was waiting for her outside in the night wind, and the other hard-working policemen.

She hesitated again.

At this moment, the door was pushed open again, and she saw a woman walking in from the mirror.

When she saw her red hair, a dazzling light suddenly burst out in her eyes.

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The pace of these chapters is a bit slow_(:з」∠)_

Chapter 98 When an Undercover Agent Meets an Acquaintance

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problem occurs.

Bai Jiu almost threw the headphones aside. The noise coming from them almost pierced his eardrums, but he didn't do that. His mind went blank.

The person in charge next to him changed his expression. He heard the scream coming from the headset and had to raise his voice: "What happened?!"

"Fire! The bar is on fire!!"

The police officer in charge of security in the bar answered them in a louder voice.