The situation reversed instantly.
The incident happened so suddenly that Judy was also unclear about the specifics.
All she knew was that she was now in danger.
It was probably because of Judy's careful explanation earlier.
Now that the roles are reversed, Vermouth kindly answers Judy's questions:
"You think that by lying in ambush here, you can lure me into your trap?"
"It's just a pity..."
“You don’t know that I came here disguised as you two hours ago.”
"I'll say it using your voice..."
She bent down and picked up the pistol from Judy's hand.
After getting up, she spoke in Judy's voice and tone:
Let's call it a day for tonight!
Come again tomorrow!
even if
She looked down at Judy, who was slumped on the ground, pale-faced, and said with a smile:
Didn't you notice?
"I had another reason for stealing the case files that I had worked on with Detective Mori."
"I stole all these documents, so the police wouldn't know which case I needed information about."
"Later, I returned all these documents to the Metropolitan Police Department."
"It's to make them, including you in the FBI, think that my purpose in staying in Japan is related to Detective Mouri."
"That way you'll be able to deploy a large number of people to monitor the detective agency."
"Thanks to you, I easily found out your number of people, your location, and your contact information."
"Of course, this also includes your plan to set a trap here to lure me here and arrest me."
Upon hearing this, Judy understood.
Like them, Vermouth was also playing a game of counter-strategy.
The investigation that was successfully completed in the past now seems to be full of doubts.
She asked:
"So, you knew all along that we had been in your room before."
"Yes, I was just pretending not to know."
After winning with a light laugh, Vermouth looked up at "Ai".
She said:
"I'll show you that photo."
“I think if you see that photo, maybe you’ll be able to help me find this girl.”
"But to be honest, it really surprised me."
"One is that you are actually that little girl from twenty years ago."
"As for the other one, it's that you actually know the truth about the murder case in Dr. Araide's family."
These were two things she hadn't anticipated.
Although she said the witness protection program was stupid.
But she also had to admit that the plan was indeed quite impressive.
The new identities of those who join the witness protection program are verifiable in any way.
Even she didn't know that Judy had been protected by this plan before Judy revealed her identity.
After learning that Judy was an FBI investigator, she investigated the identity of "Judy Starling".
The investigation revealed that Judy had acquired new identities after joining the witness protection program.
After all, the FBI is backed by a state, so it's quite normal for them to have this capability.
The second point also surprised her.
She felt that her intelligence-gathering skills were pretty good.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to find out the number of FBI personnel, their locations, and their contact information.
Even so, she still couldn't uncover this inside story.
But Judy actually knew.
But in reality, Judy didn't know this until she received "Ai".
Looking down at Judy, Vermouth then asked:
"Where did you find out about this?"
In order to buy time, Judy also told Vermouth how she knew the inside story:
"I didn't find that out."
"Someone asked me to..."
"Only if I ask you this question and reveal your identity will she be willing to believe me."
"It's her..."
As she spoke, Judy glanced at the car behind her.
She didn't mean to expose "Ai".
However, she currently lacks the ability to resist.
No one came to help.
Resisting would not be good for the current situation.
Rather than resisting, it's better to reveal these things that aren't exactly secrets.
"Yeah?"
Upon hearing this, Vermouth straightened up and looked at "Ai" in the passenger seat.
She gave a meaningful smile and said:
"Oh, it was her."
Having received the answer, Vermouth no longer wanted to delay any longer.
She understood the saying "the longer the night, the more dreams may arise."
She withdrew her gaze from "Ai" and looked at Judy:
"Alright, let's end this reunion after twenty years."
Let's say goodbye here!
"hehe..."
Seeing Judy's pale face, Vermouth chuckled softly:
"You should be smiling now."
"You will soon be able to see your father in heaven."
This is the perfect example of "shrimp and pork heart".
Just when Judy thought there was no hope of a turn of events and that she was about to die, the situation changed again.
...
Not far away, Guangyou was still observing the group through binoculars.
He wasn't in a hurry to go in.
With Kiichiro Numabuchi's assurance that barring any unforeseen circumstances, he would have to wait for the right opportunity.
Through the telescope, Guangyou saw a black and white circular object fly out of the broken window of the car.
It's football.
Although he couldn't see clearly, Guangyou was certain.
This is a soccer ball that Conan kicks using the soccer belt invented by Dr. Agasa.
The football struck Vermouth's pistol with pinpoint accuracy.
The immense force caused Vermouth to release her grip, and the pistol fell to the ground.
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