Chapter 47

"I guess not."

Shigetsu Tsujimoto shook his head and expressed his meaning very straightforwardly.

"So far, I still don't want him to die. He is still useful to me."

"Is that so?"

Yuma Tsujimoto restrained his expression but didn't say anything.

Gin is indeed very important to him.

Of course, I'm not referring to the emotional aspect... After all, Gin has betrayed him so many times. If the other party has no value to exploit at all, he won't let the other party go so easily.

Shigetsu Tsujimoto once opened his task list and saw that ever since he turned to the black side, the black side's line and the red side's line have been growing in both directions. He didn't know what the bullet screen was thinking.

If you click on these two lines, you will find a hidden branch line.

There is no clear explanation of what this hidden branch is, and the progress bar is about halfway through. It seems that it has not risen for a long time.

At first, Shigetsu Tsujimoto didn't take it seriously. He didn't even have time to check the system task. By the time he realized what was happening, his mailbox seemed to have been filled with 99+.

Most of the messages were sent by that [system]. He had also given feedback on some of the things that Shigeto Tsujimoto had said to him before, but because Shigeto Tsujimoto had always been unwilling to pay attention to him, he hurriedly sent a lot of messages.

The general meaning is that Tsujimoto Shigetsu's memory can be restored, but it can only be restored gradually as the progress bar moves forward. And the new progress bar was installed by the system for him, which can be regarded as compensation for confusing the two people before.

But it doesn't seem to be of much use.

Anyway, no matter what, Tsujimoto himself must have intended to recover his past memories. He has recalled some things, but most of his memories are still incomplete.

Or... every time his progress bar moves forward, his memory will also be restored? ?

If this is true, then the node of Tamir's Heart should also be very important, and if Tamir's Heart is obtained, the related memories will also be unlocked, right?

"Brother, what are you thinking about?"

The figure of Yuma Tsujimoto finally distracted Tsujimoto Shigetsu a little. The silver-haired young man was confused for a moment before he reacted reluctantly.

"Nothing, just a headache."

"Really? That's good. I thought you were thinking about Gin again." Yuma Tsujimoto said with a smile.

...For some reason, Shigeto Tsujimoto always felt that the other person was in a bad mood.

However, after learning that Shigeto Tsujimoto did not want to kill Gin, Yuma Tsujimoto no longer talked about this topic. He easily skipped this sensitive topic and took the initiative to talk about the plan to steal the Heart of Tamir.

"Unfortunately, I still haven't found Carmen's whereabouts. If I'm not mistaken, Carmen should also be able to disguise herself and blend into the crowd in disguise." said Yushin Tsujimoto.

"The same goes for the Thief Kidd. It's still difficult to find them for now."

"This has turned into a disguise party." Shigetto Tsujimoto complained.

It's fine with him and Yuma, but now Carmen and Thief Kid have come. It's totally unplayable.

"That's true, but Carmen is more troublesome than Thief Kid," Tsujimoto Yuma pondered.

"Last time Carmen came to my room and tried to kill me, but he failed. I remember my brother shot him dead with one shot. Right?"

"But Carmen is not dead." Tsujimoto said.

"I saw his face and it looked exactly like me."

"That's something related to Organization X," Tsujimoto Yuma said seriously.

"My staged quests also show quests related to the Heart of Tamir. If I complete them, the progress bar will increase significantly. So I think the Heart of Tamir must contain a way to kill Carmen once and for all."

"Yes, I agree with that." Tsujimoto nodded.

"If we could find out the headquarters of Organization X, things might be much easier. The most troublesome thing right now is that the enemy is in the dark while I am in the light. Unfortunately, my memory still cannot be completed..."

When he said this, Tsujimoto's tone was obviously a little depressed. Although he said that he was not so obsessed with his past memories, but things had developed to this point, and it was probably impossible to stop.

This is not only for himself, but also for more people.

Besides...he didn't want to be controlled by some inexplicable person anymore.

"I'm glad you understand. I should go back now. If nothing unexpected happens, Gin will probably come looking for you later. I won't make things difficult for him."

Yuma Tsujimoto glanced at his watch and continued,

"Of course, I don't care at all what you say to each other, and it's none of my business what you want to do."

Shigeto Tsujimoto: "Yuuma, are you angry?"

"Brother really likes to joke around." Tsujimoto Yuma said with a smile.

"Do I look angry to you? Not at all."

“…”

Sure enough, I am still angry.

Shigetsu Tsujimoto looked at Yuma Tsujimoto's leaving back and felt a little sad.

Soon, Shigeto Tsujimoto was the only one left in the small room. He leaned back casually and lay on the large bed.

Just as Yuma Tsujimoto said, Gin really came to find him afterwards.

I don't know what connections he used, but when Shigeto Tsujimoto opened his eyes and saw someone appear next to him, he was still very scared.

"Could you knock on the door before entering next time?"

Shigetto Tsujimoto lay on the bed, looking at him silently.

"If I have the habit of sleeping naked, wouldn't it be awkward when we meet?"

"How can I have the time to care about you?" Gin sneered.

"Look for yourself, the time has been brought forward - but only a few people know this news."

"Ahead of schedule? What do you mean ahead of schedule?"

Shigetsu Tsujimoto took the invitation letter from the other party and quickly saw the invitation slogan written on the black postcard. This black postcard was made of a completely different material from the previous invitation letter. It also looked more noble.

"Sure enough, Yusuke Tsukue is indeed worried about this, so he only invited a small number of people to exhibit the Heart of Tamir, and the gem at the exhibition seven days later was definitely fake." Gin said.

"Is this to avoid the phantom thief Kid?" Shigetsu Tsujimoto pondered.

"The thief Kid? I think he is avoiding something else." Gin put away the invitation letter in his arms and said casually,

"The Nishitani brothers originally had some personal grudges against Tsukue Yusuke, but these grudges were not exposed to the public. Some time ago, the Black Organization took over this company and annexed their property, so we were able to get this status."

"You mean, he might be trying to attract the Phantom Thief Kid, or...he's trying to gather all the people who have grudges against him together on the stand, and then..."

"The moment Tamir's Heart is displayed, the stand will explode." Gin continued.

“But maybe. After all, Tamir’s heart is definitely on the stand. There is no doubt about that.”

After all, Yusuke Tsukue also needs to use some baits to lure people into the trap. If his baits are all fake, it will be even more impossible to catch big fish.

"If you ask me, I think there must be more than one person who would attack Tamir's Heart. But... if he really wanted to kill me too, then why did he lock me up alone?" Shigetsu Tsujimoto was puzzled.

"How would I know if you ask me?"

"Wow! You start to slack off as soon as my problem is mentioned! Can't you pay more attention to me?" Shigetto Tsujimoto was very angry.

"But Yusuke Tsukue will also go with us. I don't think he would go to the extent of committing suicide with his guest, so we will have enough time." Gin looked down at him.

"Pack up and leave in the evening."

“…Okay, I understand.”

Shigetsu Tsujimoto had a bad feeling in his heart.

He had always had a talent for predicting bad things, so he had no hesitation in thinking that something very bad was going to happen at that booth.

But so what?

Even if he really faced an explosion, he still had to go.

But now that it's night, things are a little tense. Gin was able to get this information thanks to the reliable intelligence personnel working in the background of the organization - yes, as a part-time worker in the organization and one of the most popular characters in the bullet screen, Furuya Rei also has extremely strong intelligence capabilities, which is like a two-pronged approach.

As for Yuma Tsujimoto...

He didn't tell Shigeto Tsujimoto whether he would go there, but Shigeto Tsujimoto felt that he would definitely go.

Not only will he go, Gin might also be in danger.

But how could such a powerful person like Gin die so easily? If he really died so easily, it would mean that there was really no need for Gin to survive.

Well, just think of it as a test from Yuma to Gin.

With this thought in mind, Shigetto Tsujimoto soon felt at ease.

The next step was to make preparations. The Black Organization also arranged an escape route for him. He borrowed the power of Yushin Tsujimoto to change his face again. He successfully mixed in with the first group of people heading to the booth.

The distance from the Seaside Hotel to the Heart of Tamir exhibit is not long but definitely not short either. It is very difficult to sneak in without anyone knowing.

However, Yusuke Tsukue was well prepared. An inconspicuous truck would take them all the way to the private port, and when they arrived at the port, the corresponding ship would come to pick them up.

"Ladies and gentlemen! You should know why you are here. You are the chosen ones!! In my heart, you are the only ones I trust the most."

Just as Tsujimoto had imagined, this Mr. Yusuke Tsukue was quite capable of lying with his eyes open. He expressed his sincerity with great interest, and his tone was obviously full of interest.

"At the same time, I also know that you are probably the ones who are most interested in the Heart of Tamir. That is why I invited you here. Don't worry, you will have a very pleasant trip in the future. I also hope that you can enjoy participating in this exhibition - and no one can tell anyone about this."

"After all, the booth will be open to the public again in seven days. It will be the first time for them, but they won't have the VIP treatment you guys have."

VIP treatment...

To be more precise, it should be the VIP treatment of death, right?

Yusuke Tsukue is really ruthless, as he is willing to put so much effort into building such a booth. Who among these people is so hateful...

“Pah.”

It seemed like something fell to the ground, making a not-so-obvious muffled sound.

Sitting at the corner, Shigetsu Tsujimoto noticed a piece of black cloth that was twisting. Because of the shadow, it didn't look very conspicuous. If you don't look carefully, you can't even see what it is.

Shigeto Tsujimoto was silent for a while, and an indescribable feeling of tension emerged.

So he decisively opened the [Paradox Simulation] to see what it was. However, the moment the Paradox Simulation was opened, the entire carriage was instantly filled with various monitoring instruments.

Looking at the densely packed signs, Shigeto Tsujimoto glanced around expressionlessly. One of the men, who looked like he was not easy to mess with, was boasting that he had at least 17 different types of eavesdropping devices on him. Shigeto Tsujimoto could only feel sad for him.

As for the black cloth twisting on the ground.

Looking at the words "Conan" displayed on the sign, Shigeto Tsujimoto fell silent.

It should be said that he is worthy of the aura of the protagonist... Such a thing can actually sneak in by chance, Conan-kun, aren't you afraid of being exposed? ?

Shigetsu Tsujimoto subconsciously looked elsewhere. He was not familiar with Gin's current identity, so he did not try to get close to him.

In other words, even if you do something towards Shigeto Tsujimoto, the other party may not notice it.

Shigetto Tsujimoto gathered his windbreaker and pulled his hat down a little.

When the car stopped, the dozen or so people in the car slowly got off. Shigetto Tsujimoto deliberately waited until the last one to get off. He stretched out his hand to pretend to tie his shoelaces, and lightly tapped the black cloth on the ground, speaking in the lowest tone possible.

"It's time to go, Conan-kun."

The piece of cloth froze for a moment, and even through the cloth he could feel Conan's shocked expression at the moment.

How on earth did he find out!!!

However, Shigeto Tsujimoto was too lazy to say any more words to him, so he turned around and got off the car. Conan, relying on his small body, hesitated for a moment and then got off the car with Shigeto Tsujimoto, and used his body as a cover to blend into the messy bushes.

It takes about ten minutes to get to the exhibition stand by boat. Since everyone went in and out at night, the glass building on the sea was not very eye-catching at first glance.

So, how can we show Tamir's heart perfectly?

After a moment, Tsujimoto understood.

The tower booth is actually well protected, with smooth mirrors used around the booth to deceive the eyes. Most people would be fooled by the reflection of the mirrors and think the booth is somewhere else, but in fact, no matter how long they drive, they will not be able to find such a place.

Only Yusuke Tsukue knows how to prepare for the Queen's feast.

When Tsujimoto's feet stepped onto the hard floor, he still felt a little unreal.

Everything in front of me was like a dream, all made of transparent glass. The moment the first person stepped on the glass floor tiles, the entire booth was instantly lit up by various lights, and the whole world became completely different.

The guests were all stunned. Even the big guys who had seen countless worldly things showed expressions of admiration.

"This architectural design is absolutely exquisite!!"

"Even the angle of light is well thought out. It's so beautiful!! This is the most unique building I've ever seen!"

“No wonder Mr. Tsukue spent so much money on this project. It’s totally worth it now! This is definitely a one-of-a-kind building!!”

It is truly unique.

But everything in front of him inexplicably gave Tsujimoto a very familiar feeling. This feeling was like the first time he saw Gin, and the memory seemed to turn into countless spreading vines, exploring the depths of his mind.

"…Are you okay?"

It seemed as if someone tugged at the corner of his clothes, and when Shigeto Tsujimoto reacted, he found Conan hiding in his shadow.

Shigeto Tsujimoto glanced at him, but he did not answer. Instead, he turned away from Conan coldly and walked to the other side of the corner alone.

…

However, how did you manage to dodge in front of so many people, Conan? Is this the special feature of the protagonist's halo? The cheat is a bit too much!!!

"Everyone, please take a look around! We will be at the exhibition center in two hours. I will show you the Heart of Tamir first. You will be amazed by it!"

After saying this, Yusuke Tsukue left everyone's sight. And Shigeto Tsujimoto followed his footsteps and the coordinates of [Polar Tracking] and walked in the direction he was heading.

Shigeto Tsujimoto had already attached the polar tracking point to the opponent's body. As long as he wanted, he could track the opponent's whereabouts at any time.

"This gentleman!!!"

The only one who was more troublesome was Conan. He didn't seem to intend to give up asking where the other party was going. He was still following the other party like a little tail, with a look of "I'm curious" in his eyes.

So the question is, how to get Conan out?

Shigetsu Tsujimoto turned on the Axis Tracker and scanned the surroundings, quickly confirming the bodyguard near the door. He immediately sent a message to Yushin Tsujimoto, asking him to find a way to send Conan to the door first, and at the same time he half-knelt down and said to Conan in a serious manner:

"Please don't follow me from now on. I have my own mission to do... Little detective, even if you like adventure, don't go too far."

"Do you know who I am?" Conan's face changed.

"Kudo-kun, how could I not know who you are?" Tsujimoto Shigetsu said with a smile.

"I am the Phantom Thief Kidd. You didn't even recognize me. You really have regressed, haven't you?"

Edogawa Conan: "...Huh??"

He is the thief Kid? ?

What kind of bizarre development is this?

"My people are at the door. Just go over there and they will tell you what's going on." Shigetsu Tsujimoto pointed to the door. They were indeed his people. After all, all the bodyguards were from the Metropolitan Police Department. If he guessed correctly, Matsuda should be lurking there as well.

"I have to move alone from now on, so it's not convenient for me to take you with me. Of course, if you want to catch up with me after you get the news, that's fine."

"I understand." Conan seemed to be sure of the other party's identity and nodded seriously.

"Then I will definitely catch the murderer of Miss Kawamura."

"That depends on your ability, little detective."

After imitating the tone of Phantom Thief Kid to coax Conan away, Shigeru Tsujimoto stood up contentedly, but noticed a complicated gaze falling on him.

Shigeru Tsujimoto turned around subconsciously, but happened to meet the eyes of a lady standing not far away.

If you ignore the label of [Kuroba Kaito] on the other party, Shiguto Tsujimoto would probably still be happy to say hello to the other party.

"Ma'am, what can I do for you?" Shigetto Tsujimoto asked curiously.

The implication is that you'd better be in trouble. If possible, it would be even better if you could also tell me why you came here.

"Would you like to chat alone?" The other party smiled elegantly.

"I think you would be very interested in what we talk about."

"Really? About whom?"

"The Thief Kidd."

"Ah, this is indeed an interesting topic." Shigetto Tsujimoto understood immediately, "Then where should we go to talk about it?"

"How about the underwater lounge? I remember this should be Mr. Yusuke Tsukue's masterpiece." The woman said with a smile.

Undersea Lounge...

Shigeto Tsujimoto glanced at the direction Tsukue Yusuke was heading, and after making sure that he was also heading in this direction, he nodded and agreed.

"Okay, let's go."

I'm sorry, Conan, think about it, even if I don't cheat you, Kidd will probably cheat you anyway, so you won't be angry with me, right?

With this thought in mind, Shigeto Tsujimoto quickly followed the woman's footsteps and walked towards the underwater lounge.

Just as Tsujimoto Shigetsu thought, the thief Kid had indeed requested a single room, which was sealed. The soundproofing inside was also very good, so it seemed that he could shoot someone and no one would know.

The Phantom Thief Kidd obviously has his own little thoughts, but unfortunately, he still underestimated the ability of Shigeto Tsujimoto.

When the door behind the two of them was completely closed, Tsujimoto Shigetsu's eyes and the woman's eyes finally collided.

It was obvious that they were both waiting for the other to speak first.

"Ahem... I mean, this should be the first time we meet, right?"

The thief Kid probably knew that he couldn't keep pretending, so he decided to explode first.

“Can you tell me why you do this?”

He still spoke in a tentative tone. After all, he didn't know what the other party's attitude was at the moment, but judging from the fact that he had helped Conan just now, the other party must not be a bad person.

And there is a high probability that he has some connection with himself, otherwise I wouldn't know the special relationship between him and Conan.

However, before the Phantom Thief Kidd could react, an extremely powerful force brushed past his ear, and Tsujimoto Shigetsu's hand slammed heavily against his ear, and the cold muzzle of a gun suddenly pressed against his chin.

Thief Kidd: ???

Why is this guy so fast?? This is not scientific!

"Thief Kidd, if you want to cooperate with me, I hope you can tell me everything first. I suggest you put away your little tricks."

Shigeto Tsujimoto lowered his voice, his eyes filled with an expression of great integrity.

“Also, I’m a police officer.”