Chapter 2443 2455 [Vermouth's Test]
Kidd looked at the monster outside the window who didn't speak, but his eyes were grim, as if he knew everything: "..."
Kuroba Kaito: "..." Fortunately, I am a smart enough thief, otherwise I might have been caught by the angry monster and hung on the branches to be dried tonight... It was really worth it to stay up all night yesterday!
As he thought about it, he pulled himself together, opened the window with the respectful attitude of a butler, and welcomed in the Mist Tengu who came to pursue responsibility late at night... and welcomed in the Mist Tengu who came to visit his friend late at night.
Then, before the other person could speak, he took out a box of something and said in a low voice, "Look!"
Jiang Xia, who was driving the Mist Tengu puppet, lowered his head and saw that the Phantom Thief was holding a transparent box in his hand. Inside the box were neatly stacked... things that looked like bullets.
Jiang Xia: “……?”
Seeing that Mist Tengu had successfully attracted his attention, Kidd quickly explained, "I think the bullets we saw yesterday were too ordinary, and they don't match the mysterious and gorgeous temperament of you monsters at all - so I specially modified this kind of bullet."
He pointed to the ones on the left that were printed with dark blue patterns: "This one can produce an effect like lightning descending."
Then he pointed to the middle and said, "This is a dreamy water ripple."
Finally, he pointed to the right and said, "There is also this kind. After firing, a long flame will burst out like a fire dragon. There is an empty small square near my house. Let's go there and try the effect?"
More importantly, these bullets are completely harmless! Even if Mist Tengu is seen firing a gun in the street, witnesses will only think that someone is using high-tech cosplay, and will not call the relevant departments to have them arrest this monster that is only harmful to society.
Beside him, Jiang Xia stared at the box of bullets: "..." Do you think that if you praise me a few words and give me some special effects toys, I will not mind that you have used up all the bullets?
...But the original bullets are gone, and Gin hasn't replied yet. At this point, it's not impossible to use Kidd's bullets to make up the number.
Jiang Xia looked at the delicate and gorgeous patterns on the bullet and nodded reluctantly.
Then he remembered something and put the ball of smoke he was about to take out back into his pocket.
"Wait." Kidd saw it with sharp eyes, his eyes lit up, "This is..."
Isn't this the smoke that Jiang Xia gave him last time on the plane? After inhaling it, one can grow wings temporarily and fly freely in the sky... He had been thinking about getting another one to play with.
"Is this for me?" Kidd used the hand speed he had cultivated over many years of magic career to catch the cloud of smoke in one go, and said happily, "Thank you!"
Jiang Xia's hands were empty. After hesitating for a moment, in order to prevent the thief from confidently turning into a fish in mid-air, he finally reminded him: "This time the smoke may not be able to fly."
Kidd was stunned for a moment, then he understood: "This is a defective product, so the effect is unstable? It's okay! Anyway, I have a spare glider."
"..." Jiang Xia nodded slowly, struggling with his conscience for a moment. After all, he was curious about how the thief who was afraid of fish would deal with the fish tail that suddenly grew, so he didn't say anything else.
Kidd admired the magical cotton-like smoke and put it away happily. When he looked up, he saw that Mist Tengu had not left, but was staring at him intently.
Kidd was confused: "What's wrong?"
Jiang Xia: "You don't use it?"
Kidd held the hard-earned cloud of smoke in his hands and said, "It would be a waste to use it now." He wanted to pick a suitable time that would be handsome enough!
Jiang Xia nodded regretfully, thought for a moment and added: "It's best to use it when I'm around."
Kidd was touched: Brother Tengu not only didn't care about the bullets and gave him temporary wings, he also took care of after-sales service... There is such a kind monster in the world, the relevant department really should give it an award.
He replied, "Okay, sure."
The happy ending that satisfied both the thief and the monster was achieved so easily. The two said goodbye to each other in a friendly manner and went back to their homes.
"I don't know when he will be able to use it." Jiang Xia poked Noah who was leaning on his shoulder, "Pay more attention to the news about the Phantom Thief recently."
Like a dedicated secretary, Noah stretched out his round claws and pushed the illusory glasses on his non-existent nose: "Okay, don't worry!"
…
Things seemed to be over for the time being.
However, some people are still worried and cannot feel at ease.
Late at night, Vermouth was walking around the house. The laptop spread out on the table was filled with news about yesterday's events.
"Cool Guy seems to have changed back." Vermouth sighed, "Although the kid has once again lost his proud identity, I have to admit that at this juncture, compared to 'Kudo Shinichi', it is best for him to be an ordinary elementary school student."
Vermouth: “…” Well, although Conan has little to do with being mediocre, with Uzo, who has even less to do with him, as a contrast, it’s not a big problem… Compared to this, what’s the deal with Vodka’s attitude towards Mini Cool Guy?
"This attitude is definitely unusual, but it doesn't seem like suspicion." Vermouth touched his chin suspiciously, speculating about his two colleagues, "After all, according to Vodka's personality, if he suspected that Conan was Kudo Shinichi, he would tell Gin about it immediately. And if Gin suspected that Conan was Kudo Shinichi... then 'Edogawa Conan' must be a corpse now."
Although it seems that this matter has not been exposed yet, the strange reaction of vodka is always a hidden danger anyway.
As the saying goes, a guilty conscience is the beginning of a thief's guilt. Vermouth was already guilty about this matter, not to mention that at this critical moment, the real "Kudo Shinichi" appeared. This made her feel even more guilty. As soon as she closed her eyes, she saw the bloody scene of Gin discovering the truth and then silencing all the relevant people in anger.
"Of course, whether he can successfully silence Uzo is still a question, but if these two people fight, Angel and Cool Guy are caught in the middle..."
Just thinking about that scene, Vermouth's scalp tingled, as if she saw two tender and innocent seedlings standing in a terrible wilderness that was about to be devastated by artillery fire.
“No, I can’t leave everything to fate and Uzo.” Vermouth suddenly stopped and made a decision. “I have to find a way to test it, but Gin is sometimes very perceptive… I must find a reasonable enough explanation so that Gin will not notice my abnormality.”
The next moment, she remembered what Vodka had talked to her about recently, and suddenly an idea flashed in her mind.
(End of this chapter)
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