"That means she and her accomplice are still looking for another accomplice who has absconded with the money."

"We'll make our move after Uncle Mori helps them find the person."

This is indeed a relatively simple and reliable method that can capture all three robbers in one fell swoop.

Taro didn't argue. He nestled on the sofa with a small dried fish in his arms, watching TV with Yoruichi Toyama.

I wonder if TV stations are always this efficient; an interview filmed in the afternoon was broadcast in the evening.

Seeing Yoko Okino's passionate introduction and Director Ochiai's detailed explanation of the museum and the history of its collections, Yoruichi Toyama felt confident that this time she had secured her place.

"...However, this art museum, which is full of artistic atmosphere and carries the shared memories of several generations, is facing a business crisis and is about to be demolished..."

"...I wonder what everyone's thoughts will be upon hearing this news?"

The program was nearing its end, and the questions were being raised sharply.

Yoruichi Toyama stood up with a sense of relief, and was about to pour herself a glass of water when she suddenly stared at the screen and spat it out with a "pfft".

……at the same time.

Upstairs from the Mori Detective Agency.

Ran and Conan were sitting side by side on the sofa watching TV.

Kogoro Mouri sat on the other side, holding a half-empty beer can in his hand.

All three looked somewhat serious, but Ran and Conan were focused on the Beika Art Museum mentioned in the program, while Kogoro was simply looking at the guest, Yoko Okino.

"...Although the Mihara Art Museum is a privately owned institution, it is also a treasure belonging to all citizens..."

"...To protect this spiritual home and prevent it from disappearing into the concrete jungle of the metropolis, I think it requires the efforts of each and every one of us..."

"Hey, isn't that Mr. Toyama? He's on TV!" Xiaolan's eyes lit up.

"Tch, that pretentious returnee!" Conan muttered to himself, but was immediately glared at by Ran.

"Conan, how could you talk to Yoruichi like that? It's very rude of you, you know?"

"Alright, this kid didn't say anything wrong!" Kogoro wobbled over, picked up the remote control, and pressed it twice in a huff.

The loud, eloquent voice of the horse racing commentator immediately filled the room.

"Don't have any goodwill towards that kid. I think he's just here to mess with me!"

Kogoro Mouri huffed and puffed as he downed the last sip of beer.

"What? Dad, don't be prejudiced against Mr. Toyama!"

"Besides, you don't even bet on horses, so why are you watching horse races? Give me the remote!"

"No way!"

As the father and daughter began their usual bickering, Conan sighed helplessly on the sofa.

Miss Hirota's search for her family is still going nowhere, and this Uncle Mori is still watching TV!

I really don't know who's actually doing the work in this detective agency...

"...Ah, leading the pack! Well done, Your Majesty, winning the championship with the advantage of five horses' lengths!"

……What?

Hao Kuai Emperor?

Conan's glasses flashed, and he noticed the key!

"Mr. Hirota, the father of Ms. Hirota, has four cats named 'Go,' 'Kai,' 'Tei,' and 'Wang,' right?"

...

The following afternoon, Kogoro Mouri, still somewhat skeptical, along with his "assistant" Conan and his daughter Ran, staked out Mr. Hirota's trail at the racetrack.

Meanwhile, Yoruichi Toyama, under Taro's location tracking, discovered that Akemi Miyano had arrived at an apartment in Nerima Ward, Beika City.

"That should be the location of their accomplice who absconded with the money."

As Yoruichi Toyama spoke, she put on her bulletproof vest and then put on a sports jacket over it.

What do you want to do? Calling the police directly isn't actually necessary...

"Calling the police directly might alert them. I'll go check first."

Yoruichi Toyama was thinking that Taro could only locate Akemi Miyano at the moment, and did not yet know whether the other two robbers and the stolen money were still there.

As she spoke, she glanced again at the black cat squatting on the sofa, as if to say, "I'm very busy."

"It might be dangerous, you don't need to go, just wait for me at home."

Unexpectedly, the cat immediately glared at the cat.

[What are you talking about? How could I not follow you if you're in danger? In case anything happens... I can even help you out through some back door or something...]

"Huh? Is that alright?" Yoruichi Toyama asked with great interest.

The black cat's eyes narrowed immediately.

Uh... there are system rules...

"Alright, stop pushing yourself." Yoruichi Toyama casually stroked the cat's head. "They're just a few robbers, do you think I'm afraid of them?"

...Aren't you afraid you'll still lend me a bulletproof vest?

Taro, who was used to making sarcastic remarks, didn't say anything this time. After hesitating for a moment, he jumped onto Yoruichi Toyama's shoulder with a "meow".

"...I...I'll still go with you..."

It should be said that Taro's choice was not wrong.

Yoruichi Toyama and her cat had just gotten into a taxi when they discovered that Akemi Miyano had started moving again.

【Wait, what's wrong with her...?】

"Oh no!" Almost simultaneously with Taro, Yoruichi Toyama blurted out.

Because he was so nervous, he blurted out the words, and the taxi driver in front of him glanced at the rearview mirror in surprise.

"Sir, what's wrong?"

"Please hurry up, I have an urgent matter."

This was the only answer Yoruichi Toyama could give.

That scene gradually emerged clearly from the depths of my mind.

Miyano Akemi and the tall man each hired a detective, found out the whereabouts of the escaped Mr. Hirota, and rushed there immediately.

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