Ke Xue: I picked up a bottle of sherry at the beginning.

"Actually, there's no special reason, but if I have to say..." Hearing Conan's question, Dr. Agasa turned his head and looked at Conan:

"That's a man's romance, of course! If you have this, even if you don't climb Mount Everest, you'll feel like you've already climbed it, right?"

Imagining himself being lifted by a drone and overlooking the majestic Mount Everest, Dr. Agasa laughed out loud "Hahahaha".

"Your smile is so disgusting." Xiao Ai gave a direct and pertinent comment without mercy.

But speaking of which, this invention seems to violate many laws... Quan Yi twitched his lips and complained silently in his heart.

At this moment, the host's voice came from the TV in the living room:

"Then, CM will present information about the upcoming Tokyo Summit."

"The Tokyo summit?"

Quan Yi and Conan glanced at the TV screen at the same time. The meeting, which will bring together the leaders of major countries such as the United States, Britain, and France, will be held in Tokyo next week.

After passing through the entrance to the yard and returning to the room, Quan Yi sat on the sofa in the living room and started watching TV. Xiao Ai was sitting on the sofa opposite him.

"Next week, the summit will be held right here—at the international conference center of EDGEOFOCEAN, a comprehensive resort complex built on an artificial island in Tokyo Bay!"

After the CM ended, the screen switched to a variety show. The female reporter waved her hands vigorously. Following the direction of her hands, a huge oval building could be seen behind.

"EDGEOFOCEAN, scheduled to open next month, will be comprised of a variety of facilities designed to utilize a large amount of water, as befits its location as a coastal city."

The screen switches to show a panoramic view of EDGEOFOCEAN.

Roads radiate from the shopping center, lined with buildings of various shapes. High-rise buildings are also visible nearby, one tower, seemingly inspired by the lines of a conch, stands out. Dozens of steel cables extend radially from this tower, towering into the sky.

"Casino Tower, modeled after a seashell, will serve as a beacon to protect the sea, offering panoramic views of the Edgeocean. The shopping mall adjacent to the Casino Tower features a large waterfall and a floating garden, offering visitors a tranquil retreat. Another design concept for the resort is harmony, with the interior of the international conference hall drawing inspiration from Japanese gardens, and a stylish restaurant on the first floor. Check it out!"

Accompanied by the voice of the female anchor in the studio, the scene switched from a restaurant with a view of the garden and pond to an image of an elevated line, with a monorail approaching from a distance.

"This two-story monorail loops around the resort area! It truly showcases a smart urban experience, blending tradition and the future!"

The scene returns to the panoramic view of EDGEOFOCEAN, and the female anchor points to the two bridges extending from the artificial island.

"As you can see, the FDGEOFOCEAN is connected by two bridges. On May 1st, the Metropolitan Police Department, which is responsible for security for the summit, announced that it will deploy up to 22,000 officers to provide security within the city. Next, we will broadcast news about the unmanned reconnaissance aircraft "White Bird."

The show went into commercial break and the two looked away from the TV.

Meanwhile, a Metropolitan Police Department patrol boat was patrolling the waters surrounding the artificial island where EDGEOFOCEAN was located. On the deck, Public Security Bureau detectives observed the surroundings through binoculars, meticulously monitoring every detail.

Public security detectives could be seen inside the international conference hall, in the lobby with its luxurious chandeliers and in the Japanese restaurants deep inside, and on other floors, tall and strong men were patrolling the interior of the building.

Detective Yuya Kazami of the Public Security Bureau left the restaurant with his subordinates, met up with other detectives, and walked out of the building.

Just then—BOOM!!

With a resounding roar, a violent blast swept through, blowing away the glass and walls of the international conference hall. Parked vehicles were tumbled across the road like small stones, and chunks of concrete flung by the blast pierced the ground.

In an instant, raging fire engulfed the international conference hall, and black smoke rose slowly.

In the thick smoke, the bruised Toru Amuro staggered out. He walked to the roadside with shaky steps, looked back again, and looked blankly at the international conference hall that had become dilapidated.

Suddenly, the iron pillar surrounded by flames made a creaking sound and broke, and fell straight towards Amuro. The heavy and huge vibration stirred up billowing smoke and dust.

Amuro dodged at the critical moment and ran away from the scene holding his right arm.

After the commercial, the variety show began to introduce news about the space probe. In the CG image that appeared on screen, the solar panels on both sides of the probe's cube-shaped body stretched out like the wings of a giant bird, flying toward Earth.

"The unmanned probe "Shiratori" will return to Earth on May 1st, Japan time, after completing its Mars sampling mission. During its reentry, a return capsule, approximately four meters in diameter, will separate from the main body and enter the atmosphere. The capsule will then deploy parachutes and land in the Pacific Ocean near the coast of Japan. The main body of the probe will burn up upon reentry."

The female anchor explained the return plan diagram displayed on the display in the center of the studio. The host nodded, saying, "I see." The image on the monitor shifted, this time showing a cross-section of the Earth return capsule.

"The sample capsule (which stores samples collected from Mars and is included in the return capsule) is equipped with a GPS-based 'precision guidance system' that can control the landing point within a 200-meter radius!"

Izumi was just exclaiming "Eh" when he suddenly heard Dr. Agasa exclaim "Oh?!" from outside.

He looked out the window and saw the landed drone flying around in the yard. Dr. Agasa was almost hit. At some point, the remote control had fallen into the hands of the children.

"Wait, wait, Yuan Taijun!"

"Hurry up and let me fly too~!"

“I want to fly too!

Watching the children fighting over the remote control, Dr. Agasa dodged the drones and fell into deep thought: "Why not split the remote control into three, one to control the direction, the other to control the speed, and the other to control the camera."

"Are you sure the drone can still fly like this?"

Quan Yi looked outside helplessly, at this time——

"¨" I'm very sorry, but we have to interrupt with an urgent news report during the broadcast."

The host's urgent voice came from the TV, and the picture switched from the studio to the broadcasting center. The male reporter wearing headphones looked up from the original news manuscript in his hand with a serious expression.

"Latest news: A massive explosion has just occurred at the international conference venue where the Tokyo Summit will be held next week. Please see the footage captured by the surveillance cameras at the time!"

The TV screen switched from the studio to the surveillance footage of the international conference hall. With a loud bang, an explosion occurred in the international conference hall, and the screen that was obscured by dust instantly turned white.

"This is……"

Seeing such a shocking image, Izumi stood up without thinking, and Conan shouted "Doctor!" and ran towards the yard where Professor Agasa was. Ai, sitting on the sofa, continued to stare at the TV without moving.

"Because the EDGEOFOCEAN integrated resort, where the explosion occurred, has not yet opened, no guests are entering or leaving the site. However, there are reports that several police officers conducting preliminary inspections of summit security have been killed or injured. Let me repeat, just now, a large-scale explosion occurred at the EDGEOFOCEAN integrated resort..."

Just as I was wondering if the EDGEOFOCEAN panorama would play, the screen switched back to the surveillance footage. The dust gradually cleared, and the once white screen was revealed to be a blazing fire and thick smoke. Suddenly, a figure emerged from the smoke.

"Huh?!" Xiao Ai couldn't help but widen her eyes, while Quan Yi narrowed his eyes.

"Maybe it was a terrorist attack."

"But isn't the summit next week? Maybe it was an accident."

Conan brought Professor Agasa back to the living room and stood in front of the sofa, staring at the TV.

"According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the number of police officers killed or injured, as well as whether the explosion was an accident or incident, is still unclear and is currently under investigation."

"There are police officers killed or injured... It's really worrying." Dr. Agasa looked at the TV with a sad expression, and suddenly heard Mitsuhiko calling out: "Ah? Dr. Agasa!!"

"Doctor, the drone remote control screen has disappeared!"

"Oh, I'll be right there.

After watching Professor Agasa return to the children, Conan turned his attention to the TV again.

"That's right," Conan mused. "So, if a terrorist attack is carried out before the summit, security will be even tighter during the actual summit."

He looked at Quan Yi who was standing there with a serious expression and Xiao Ai who was sitting on the sofa with her head lowered.

"What's wrong? Izumi-san, Haibara?"

"The surveillance video after the explosion captured some incredible things!" Quan Yi raised the corner of his mouth with an inexplicable arc.

"What did you capture?" Conan looked confused.

"The young man who works part-time at the Mori Detective Agency...Toru Amuro!" Izumi's voice sounded solemn and cold.

"Mr. Amuro...?!" Conan stared with wide eyes.

In the chaotic image filled with smoke and flames, for just a moment, the figure of Amuro, covered in bruises, appeared.

Having said that, Amuro Toru dared to appear in the media. Are the Black Organization blind? Don’t they suspect at all that he is a member of the Japanese Public Security Bureau?

Amuro Toru is practically writing on his face, "I am an undercover agent of the Japanese Public Security Bureau, and the Black Organization turns a blind eye."

Maori Kogoro became the murderer

In the conference room of the Metropolitan Police Department, a joint investigation meeting between the Criminal Division and the Public Security Division was being held.

In front of the large display screen showing the explosion scene, two long tables were arranged in a figure eight configuration. Inspector Megure Juzo sat side by side with Officer Shiraizumi Masu, Criminal Division Chief Kuonji Ryoko, and Chief of Security Section 1, Kuroda. The central aisle in front of the four of them was lined with stepped seating, with officers from the Criminal Division and Public Security Division seated on either side. Like the previous major case, the entire conference room was shrouded in a heavy atmosphere—no, perhaps even more so.

"According to the identification results, no explosives were found at the scene."

"There is a Japanese restaurant on the first floor of the International Conference Hall. There is a kitchen in the basement, which is the explosion site. Forensic personnel detected a large amount of gas there."

"Based on this, I think we can conclude that it was a gas explosion." Deputy Inspector Sato Miwako and Inspector General Takagi Shigeru, who were sitting in the front row of the Criminal Division, reported this.

The detectives in the audience began to whisper to each other: "Gas!"

"That was an accident."

The police officer from the Ministry of Public Security glared at them sternly. Kuroda rested his elbows on the long table and supported his chin with his hands.

"Wait a minute." He said now.

"The building had just been built, so it's hard to imagine a gas leak."

"Yes," Takagi replied, nodding slightly. "Actually, these 170 gas pipes are the latest model, and the gas valves can be turned on and off via the internet."

"Then why did the gas leak happen?" Inspector Megure turned around and looked at the kitchen gas valve displayed on the big screen and asked.

"It's possible that the system was faulty from the outset."

"Hasn't it been checked?" Kuroda asked in response to Sato's report.

"It was originally scheduled for inspection today."

"what happened?

Hearing Inspector Megure's question, Takagi and Sato continued their report: "EDGEOFOCEAN's internet environment adjustment was supposed to be carried out today."

"And the inspection is scheduled to be conducted after the security inspection by the Metropolitan Police Department's Public Security Bureau this morning."

"In that case, there's a high possibility that this was an accident.

Inspector Shiratori Jinsaburo, who was sitting next to Sato, said this, and Inspector Megure nodded.

"Next week on May 1st, dignitaries from all over the world will gather at the venue. If the terrorist attack is targeted at the summit, it would be meaningless if it is not carried out at that time.

"Regarding the summit venue, we have decided to move it due to this incident."

As Officer Sato finished his remarks, the detectives began to whisper again, "It was an accident, right?" and "It's very likely an accident." At that moment, the door at the back suddenly opened, and Kazami rushed in with a wound on his face.

"Report!"

"Tell me your affiliation and name first!"

When questioned by Kuroda, Kazami slowly walked along the stairs of the central passage and answered:

"Metropolitan Police Department Public Security Department, Yuya Kazami."

Following Kazami who walked in with his head held high and chest puffed out in a heroic manner, Takagi and other detectives from the Criminal Division showed expressions of suspicion.

"Regarding the ignition that caused the gas explosion..."

As soon as Kuroda said "still investigating", Sato quickly stood up again.

"The Criminal Division is now investigating the electrical equipment."

"The ignition source might be a 'high-voltage cable'." Kazami said, and stopped walking towards Kuroda. Kuroda also looked back at him and said, "Go on."

Kazami pointed at the restaurant street displayed on the big screen.

"There's no water pump on the left corner, across from the wall of this restaurant."

"It's the water pump that allows the water to flow throughout the entire building." Takagi stood up and added an explanation. The image of the water pump was magnified and displayed on the large screen. Next to the water pump was the door of the high-voltage cable box.

"This water pump is connected to a high-voltage cable. The high-voltage cable generates heat from transmitting current, and needs to be cooled by the oil in the 'oil channel'. If a spark occurs during this process, the oil can ignite. Such cases have occurred in the past."

The image of the high-voltage cable on the large screen was magnified, showing its cross-section more clearly. The center of the cable is the conductor that carries the current, and inside the conductor is the pipe through which the oil flows.

"Have you discovered any omissions in the project?

After hearing Megure's question, Kazami shook his head and replied, "No, but we found burnt fingerprints on the door of the high-voltage cable box."

"So, these are fingerprints from before the explosion?" Kuroda asked.

Kazami replied, "Yes."

"The only people who entered the scene were those involved in the project and our Public Security Department who were conducting a security check this morning. Therefore, after comparing the burned fingerprints with those of the project personnel and police officers using the database, they found a match with the fingerprints of Kogoro Mori, who was once employed by the Metropolitan Police Department's Investigation Division!"

The big screen showed photos and information of Kogoro Mori, causing an uproar in the audience.

Shiratori and Takagi couldn't help but stand up. After a while, Chiba and Nobuko also let out an "Eh?!" and made a gesture to stand up.

Even Sato stood up with an expression of disbelief: "How is this possible..."

Inspector Megure and Kuroda opened their eyes wide in surprise and stared at the photo of Kogoro Mouri on the screen.

……

As soon as the meeting ended, Kazami immediately went to the Mori Detective Agency with two public security detectives.

"An international conference center on an artificial island?! I've never been to a place like that!!"

Kazami and other Public Security Bureau detectives took the documents from the bookshelf and packed them into cardboard boxes, but Kogoro Mouri refused to plead guilty.