Chapter 466
Because of the anxiety caused by Usaku Saiki, Conan Edogawa, who was already paying close attention to Tooru Amuro, is now trying his best to find every clue and analyze it.
But Amuro Tooru's acting was excellent. Apart from what he overheard on the Mystery Train, no one revealed his part as an member of the organization in front of him. Anyone who saw him would say that he was a gentle, considerate, and charming young man.
"Is he a good actor?"
Sitting opposite Conan Edogawa, Saiki Usaba inexplicably felt unconvinced.
Conan Edogawa looked at him with a puzzled expression: "He is indeed quite good. If it weren't for his insistence on becoming Uncle Mori's apprentice, which made him seem too blind and like he was just looking for an excuse to stay by Uncle's side, I wouldn't have suspected him at first."
Bo Yezhai Ji: "Ah."
Conan Edogawa: "…………"
What a strange guy, Thin Leaf Bro!!!
It seems like he's hostile towards Amuro Tooru, but it's not the kind of hostility that comes from the other person being a member of the organization; he even praised Amuro's cooking before...
"…Bo Ye-nii, tell me the truth," Conan Edogawa said gravely, "did you two actually know each other before?"
Conan Edogawa had long suspected this, but he hadn't dared to ask because of his concerns.
As a result, Bo Ye's completely undisguised attitude made Conan Edogawa ask the question without realizing it... It didn't seem so difficult after all.
However, after saying the words, Conan Edogawa couldn't help but freeze as if he were awaiting judgment.
He could only silently pray that this was a public place, and Brother Bo Ye wouldn't do anything here. Besides, Brother Bo Ye already knew enough; since he hadn't harmed the people around him before, he probably wouldn't in the future...
Usoppō Saiki did not speak immediately.
The smile on his lips became somewhat enigmatic, and his light green eyes quietly fell on Conan Edogawa. Although the color was full of vitality, it inexplicably carried a sense of pressure.
“Interesting,” he said casually. “Tell me your guess.”
Conan Edogawa took a deep breath, suppressing the surging emotions within him: "First of all, when you first came to Poirot's Restaurant—"
“Ah, I don’t want to start listening from here.” Usoya Saiki interrupted him. “Can you detectives stop beating around the bush and keep people in suspense all the time? Would it kill you to just give the conclusion first? Not everyone likes to hear your reasoning process.”
At this point, Bo Yezaki even dropped a bombshell: "No wonder Xiao Lan said that about you."
At that moment, the level of skepticism stopped growing.
Conan Edogawa: "…………"
The heavy and uneasy emotions that were originally there suddenly became disjointed.
Conan Edogawa tried to hold back, but couldn't help but veer off-topic: "What does Ran say about me?"
Bo Yezaki snorted: "I would never betray Xiao Lan. You should reflect on your actions first."
Conan Edogawa stared blankly at Saiki Usaba.
He was truly exasperated. Couldn't Brother Bo Ye just stay serious for a little longer?!
Why is it that Bo Ye Ge can so easily ruin the atmosphere on such a serious topic?
It made him feel like the strange one was the one who was serious!
Feeling inexplicably weary, Conan Edogawa gathered his thoughts and, with a hint of resignation, said, "I guess you two have known each other for a long time, but you're not very close."
We're acquaintances, kind of familiar people, but our relationship isn't very harmonious.
Only in this way can the subtle attitude between the two people be explained.
This pattern made Conan Edogawa feel that it was very similar to the relationship between members of an organization—this is probably what plastic camaraderie looks like.
However, Usui's reaction was somewhat incongruous, not befitting the attitude of an organization member, which interfered with Conan Edogawa's judgment.
"Hmm." Usoppei took a bite of cake with a fork, chewed slowly, swallowed gently, and then took a sip of his drink…
Conan Edogawa, unable to contain himself any longer, said, "Usui-kun, your personality is really awful."
You dare to criticize detectives for keeping people in suspense... How dare you?!
"You're quite bold," Usui Saiki narrowed his eyes slightly. "Aren't you afraid I'll fill you with cement and throw you into Tokyo Bay?"
His threats had no effect. Conan Edogawa sighed, "Even if you really are a member of the organization, it wouldn't be such a waste to kill me, would it? A live experimental subject is definitely better than a corpse!"
Having had his emotions manipulated for most of the day and dragged on for so long, Conan Edogawa was completely numb.
He spoke calmly and in a very Zen-like manner: "Brother Bo Ye, stop teasing me. You're really not suited to threatening people."
"Yeah?"
Usaku Saiki tilted his head slightly, and a cloud drifted across the sky outside the window, casting a shadow that fell precisely on Usaku Saiki's face.
Those vibrant green eyes, like the tenderest leaves of spring, were quietly shrouded in shadow, presenting a dark and eerie color, so dark as to be almost terrifying. Even the smile at the corner of his mouth seemed to carry a cold meaning.
This feeling...
Conan Edogawa lost his previous ease and forced himself to meet the mocking gaze that the other party was deliberately putting pressure on him, drenched in cold sweat.
Bo Ye had never shown this side of himself to him before. If Bo Ye had been like this from the very beginning...
Conan Edogawa's mind began to replay scenes from his time with Saiki Usaku.
From the initial encounter where the other person was brought by Vermouth, to the object the other person took out at the barbecue restaurant a few years ago that was unclear whether it was a model or a real gun, to finding a model gun among the dolls at Usui Saiki's house and dispelling his suspicions, to the other person constantly advising him not to investigate the organization...
Conan Edogawa has been deliberately frightened by Saiki Usaku many times. He was even threatened by Saiki Usaku wearing a black trench coat in England some time ago. Each time, he helplessly thought that he would never fall for it again and lost all desire to doubt Saiki Usaku.
Theoretically, he should be immune by now—but that's on the condition that Usoppō Saiki didn't already know the organization members!
This is new information!!!
How could Conan Edogawa possibly remain calm after this?!
If Bo Ye were to do something now because of the exposure, he would have no choice but to ask Enomoto Azusa to call the police or...
"How was it?" Usakabe Saiki said in a low voice, maintaining his eerie demeanor, "My acting is better than his, isn't it?"
Conan Edogawa's mind went blank for a moment.
He tried to understand, recalling what they had talked about before, before realizing that Usaku Saiki was referring to Amuro Tooru.
"…………"
His emotions became inconsistent again; if this continues, he'll develop mental health issues.
Conan Edogawa's lips twitched, then he pursed them, hesitated several times before finally refraining from speaking out of politeness, only inwardly screaming incoherently.
Are you sick in the head?! Are you out of your mind?!
Faced with Conan Edogawa's silence, Saiki Usaba had already returned to his usual self, lazily saying, "Tell me, how was my acting? I'll consider how to tell you based on your answer."
Hearing this, the skeptical system finally couldn't hold back any longer: "Your competitive spirit is just too persistent!?"
The undercover system wasn't surprised: "I guess that's just how men are."
Bo Yezaki snorted inwardly, too lazy to respond.
Conan Edogawa had barely managed to compose himself and began analyzing Usui Saiki's request.
He realized this was an opportunity.
Although Brother Bo Ye has a terrible personality, he should still keep his promises. Now it just depends on whether his answer can satisfy Brother Bo Ye.
Conan Edogawa pondered for a moment, then said decisively, "Usui-san, your acting is better!"
The sudden change in expression that Usaku Saiki just made really frightened him.
But thinking about it carefully, he probably added his own interpretation because he was looking at those green eyes and almost hallucinated Gin's eyes... otherwise, the effect wouldn't have been so good.
Bourbon's acting is more subtle, less abrupt, as if he were naturally such a gentle and considerate person, paying attention to many details. As for Bo Ye's acting... well, let's just say...
Perhaps it's a lack of conviction; it feels a bit perfunctory. Given Bo Ye's personality, it probably won't last long.
But to get information, isn't it just flattery? He'll do it!
As a result, Usakabe Saiki looked at Edogawa Conan's expression with disdain, making Edogawa Conan's expression stiffen, before saying, "Too exaggerated, I'll give you a passing grade."
Conan Edogawa: "..."
Oh well, passing is better than failing.
Now that you've passed, Brother Bo Ye should be able to glean some useful information, right?
Conan Edogawa looked at Saiki Usaku with a mixture of anticipation and wariness: "So, the answer to my question...?"
Bo Yezaki thought for a moment: "Well... I've known him for quite a while. If I had to say what our relationship is... he and my father were colleagues."
Conan Edogawa's pupils tremble.
In that instant, a line of text suddenly flashed and magnified in Conan Edogawa's mind in a dazzling array of colors.
[Second Generation of the Organization]!!!
Wait, the term "second generation of the organization" seems to have a related word, he remembers it being...
Potnis!?
Could Bo Ye Ge be Potnis?!
Think about how people describe Potts!
Mentally ill, gentle, considerate, a fun-loving person...
Conan Edogawa quickly checked and found that only Lezi-ren seemed to be related to Bo Ye-ge.
As for being gentle and considerate, he certainly didn't see it... No, wait! Bo Ye was quite gentle and considerate to Xiao Lan and Sonoko!
Akemi Miyano, who made this description, is also a woman. If it really is Usui-san, then it seems to be related!
...But wait, if Botani really is Potnis, why isn't Mr. Akai saying anything?
Are you really not going to remind him at all?!
But if Botswana is indeed Potnis, it's actually a good thing...
"...Bo Ye-ge." Conan Edogawa's tone was inexplicably excited. "You could be...?"
"Seeing how happy you are, it seems you guessed it."
Bo Yezaki nodded with a smile: "Yes."
Before Conan Edogawa could speak, he heard Saiki Usaba continue.
"My father and Amuro Tooru are both public security officers."
Conan Edogawa: "………………"
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