Chapter 336: Willful and unwilling to name

Chapter 342: I Can’t Remember My Name

"Hey Bing, next time you come, could you please say hello to me in advance? Haah~~" Kaito yawned and brought me a glass of juice.

On Saturday morning, I didn't go to the doctor's house with Conan and the others to discuss taking the kids camping the next day, but took advantage of my free time to come and see Kaito. Just last week, Kaito said that the sudden appearance of Hakuba Tan brought him a lot of crisis, and it seemed that things were not as simple as he thought.

"I can't help it. I just sneaked out." I grabbed the juice on the table and sipped it without any hesitation. "Huh... What's the matter? Tell me quickly. If you can solve it sooner, I can go back earlier. I have a lot of things to do these two days."

"Hi, hi... I know you're busy." Kaito spread his hands. "Actually, the day before I called you, Aoko and I were invited by Hongzi to watch a magic show by Günther von Gedobak II. Um... I know you want to hear the main points, but you better listen to me." Seeing my eyes full of contempt, Kaito couldn't help but smile awkwardly. He continued. "At the end of the show, I felt an extremely uncomfortable breath at the back of the venue. I subconsciously looked over and saw Hakuba Tan standing there. Then the next night, I issued a notice to steal the bronze statue with purple pupils. That day, I was almost hit by Hakuba Tan's hypnotic gas, but fortunately I was more skilled."

"Can't you solve this yourself?" I handed Kaito another Half Moon Eye.

"Yeah, but the problem is after that." Kaito said with a look of fear. "I met a professional killer named Spider."

"Huh?!" I stopped drinking juice when I heard the word "killer". "Spider?"

"Ah. That day, after I found out that the purple-eyed gem was not the Pandora I was looking for, I ran away. When I fled to the rooftop and was about to leave, the spider appeared."

"...Continue." I put down the cup and became serious. Although I have never heard of the name of Spider, once it comes to the profession of assassin, I have to take it seriously. This is really a matter of Kaito's life.

"After that, I fell into the illusion created by the spider. If Bai Ma hadn't woken me up with the fire hose, I might have really been finished."

"In other words... the spider really wants to take your life?" I frowned.

"Yes, even though Hakuba causes me more trouble on a daily basis, that spider is so deadly that I have no choice but to ask you for help." Kaito asked with his hands clasped together.

"Based on your description, are you guessing that the spider is the so-and-so Buck II?" After carefully considering Kaito's words before and after, I made an inference.

"Yes, I think it was him." Kaito nodded. "From Hakuba's appearance in the audience and what he said to Spider during the confrontation, I think he must have identified Günther von Gedobak II as Spider. Otherwise, with his excellent detective mind, he would not blindly pursue an upper-class person whose identity he did not even know."

"Oh? You think highly of Hakuba Tan? He came here specifically to catch spiders, and he caught you by chance?"

"He can't catch me anyway." Kaito scratched his ear and said disdainfully. "Compared to the Hakuba Detective, I think the spider that appeared later might be more deadly."

"Do you have any more clues about this spider?" I shrugged and didn't pursue Kaito's arrogance.

"No, I just guessed that he was Günther von Gedobak II. I don't have any information about him. I guess Hakuba should have some, but I can't ask him for it. The only thing we know now is that he has returned to Europe for a tour to hide his tracks. He won't be back until next week at the earliest. But I heard from Hongzi that... he is some kind of illusionist or something like that."

"As expected, you and Hongzi have a good relationship..." The corners of my mouth twitched. I had no idea how to deal with this witch who had been entangled with Kaito. But it was fun to fight with my own puppet. I didn't know what kind of surprise she would give me next time I met her.

"That's impossible. Hongzi always said that she wanted to take me as her captive. Sigh... Why is there such a deep connection between a magician and a wizard?"

"She just wants to use her beauty to attract all men's attention. Of course she will be unwilling if you are not attracted." A faint smile appeared on the corner of my mouth.

"Hmm... Now that you mention it, it seems to be true. It seems that all the boys in our class like her very much."

"Okay, let's get back to the point. I'll help you check the spider matter later. Have you been active recently?"

"Not yet, but after what happened last time, I think the organization that is also looking for the gems is about to surface."

"Well, then you should be careful and don't confront those guys with guns head-on. I will have someone send something to you the day after tomorrow, remember to sign for it."

"Something? What?"

"It's a concealed bulletproof vest, the kind that will bleed but not hurt." I explained. "I've run out of stock recently, so I can only rush to make it. I'll ask someone to make yours." After that, I took out my phone and sent a text message to Shizuka, telling her to add a piece of clothing to Kaito and to help find information about the spider.

"Hey... is it that convenient?" Kaito thought with his chin in his hand. "Then let's get one for Aoko too."

"Hmm?" I raised an eyebrow. "Is it necessary? The policeman's daughter."

"Okay, okay. I'll pay you." Kaito said with a grin.

"Okay, then just pay the manufacturing cost, two hundred thousand will be fine." I said calmly, holding my chin.

"Two hundred thousand yen? Is that so expensive?" Kaito was shocked and quickly drank a sip of water to calm down.

"Hmm...US dollars."

"Puff..." Kaito spat out a mouthful of water, luckily I dodged it quickly. "Are you kidding me? Dragon scale armor in the United States only costs a few thousand dollars, okay?"

"But this is a stealth form that can withstand all armor-piercing bullets. Although the fake blood is a one-time item, the bulletproof effect is still good. This technology cannot be compared with thick dragon scales." I shook my fingers and chuckled. "You should restrain yourself for the next two days, and go out to work when the equipment I give you arrives. I will look for information from the Spiders, and then find a way to help you solve this problem."

"Should we... kill him?" Kaito frowned slightly.

"If he's not a big threat, you can give him to Baiba Tan. Of course, if Baiba Tan poses a threat to you, I don't mind giving him a little surprise."

"Hmm... okay." After thinking about it, Kaito finally nodded.

"That's it for now, I'm going back now, I have things to do tomorrow." After saying that, I stood up and prepared to turn around and leave. "By the way, that witch lady hasn't looked for me recently, has she?"

"No, she seems to be busy with something recently. She is always listless in class. She asked us to watch the magic show that day just to despise the spider... er, it was just an illusion of Günther von Godobak II." Kaito said.

"Well... I hope she's not planning anything." My eyes narrowed slightly. "Let's go."

"Well, see you next time."

————The scent of orchids, the scent of lavender, the scent of home & the wings of angels, the wings of demons, the wings of guardians————

After leaving Kaito, I called Shizuka and told her to rush to make two bulletproof vests in Alcatraz, one for Kaito and the other for Aoko. As for charging? There was no need for that between Kaito and me. It was just a joke between the two of us, and it was harmless.

After that, I went home and nestled in the sofa to listen to Xiaolan practicing the lines of the stage play. I also took a nap in the afternoon. It was not until Conan came back in the evening that he told me the specific time to take the children camping tomorrow. That night, Conan and I went to buy snacks for the children as compensation.

"Potato chips, cola, candy, chocolate... Do you want eel rice? It can be heated by yourself." In the supermarket, I chatted with Conan while shopping.

"Put it on, Genta will definitely want to eat it." Conan took down a box of curry cubes. "Although it's better to eat curry when camping, but Genta... it's just a matter of adding an extra bowl of rice."

"Where are we going this time?" I asked in a nonchalant manner, as I had become accustomed to the children's endless camping.

"The doctor said it was a small forest in the far suburbs. There would be more atmosphere there," Conan responded.

"Tsk... The land resources are obviously insufficient, yet they are still building so many forests."

“That’s why Japan’s environment is so good.”

"The two atomic bombs back then were the real reason, right?" I complained. "Do you think radiation is so easy to eliminate? When Japan invaded..."

"Stop! If you keep saying that, the regent will be removed from office."

"..."

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. How was yesterday?"

"How about what."

"Huh? Didn't you go to find Kaito Kidd? Did he agree to help me?" Conan turned his head and looked at me.

"What?" Conan's words made me stunned. "When did I go to see Kaito Kid?" God knows, although I did go to Kaito's place today, I didn't tell Conan. How did he know?
"Huh? You didn't go?" Conan looked suspicious, "I thought you disappeared for a day to help me plead for resignation."

"Um... stop guessing, okay?" I let out a long breath. "I'm going to take care of my own business." Feeling that Conan was not sure, I hurriedly said, "You should solve your own problems yourself."

"...Is it true that Huiyuan doesn't have any finished drugs?"

"no!"

————The scent of orchids, the scent of lavender, the scent of home & the wings of angels, the wings of demons, the wings of guardians————

The next morning, Conan and I went to the doctor's house together. The doctor got up early to wash the car. Shiho had also gotten up and was making breakfast. Of course, the breakfast was for four people because she knew that Conan and I would come first today, and the children would come to the doctor after breakfast.

"Doctor, are you used to driving the new car?" Standing in the yard, I chatted with the doctor. "Ah, I am very used to it, hahaha." The doctor smiled at me while wiping the new Tesla with a rag. "It's a pity that you are old, otherwise you can accelerate the car when driving."

"You are only middle-aged, but your hair has turned white because you are always doing some messy research. You still haven't married or had children. What will happen when you are older? You will need someone to take care of you, right?"

"This...hahaha, hahaha." The doctor scratched his head awkwardly. "Not really, I still have my dream girl, but so many years have passed that I have forgotten her name, and my impression of her appearance is still stuck on her student days. Now...sigh..." The doctor seemed a little lost as he mentioned something sad.

"It's a good thing to have a goal. Give up some unnecessary inventions and go find your dream lover while you have money now. As a human being, you have to have dreams. What if they come true?" I leaned against a tree in the garden and said to the doctor with a funny look on my face.

"I don't have any money." The doctor smiled awkwardly.

"Have you used up all the money I sent you last time?"

"What are you talking about?" The doctor held his chin and thought back. "I only used the money to buy a car, and I didn't dare to touch the rest. Isn't this a huge amount? I bought the car because of your advice."

"It's okay, use it. It's for you. If you don't like spending it, just think of it as living expenses for Ai. It's okay, I have more if you need it."

"Well... okay, thank you then." The doctor finally nodded. It wasn't that he was really short of money, but his life was always a little tight. After all, I used Shiho's living expenses as an excuse, and it was difficult for him to refuse. Moreover, with this money, he could give up some inventions and do something more meaningful. "Speaking of which... I remember that when I graduated from school, the girl I liked seemed to have sent me a postcard. Um... I remember it seemed."

"Doc! Here we come!"

"Doc! Here we come!"

"Doc! Here we come!"

The childish voice at the door interrupted the doctor's memories. But seeing the children coming here, the doctor smiled happily. "Oh, you are here, welcome."

Perhaps it was because the children often came to see the doctor that the doctor, who had aged prematurely due to inventions, felt the children's vitality. This made him full of energy again. This was also a good thing for him.

After breakfast, we headed to the forest in the suburbs amid the children's laughter. Along the way, the children sang loudly because of their excitement, while Conan sat in the passenger seat in a daze, thinking about how to get past Xiaolan. Shiho seemed to be in a good mood today. She just sat on the edge of the last row and watched the scenery slowly flashing outside the window, with a faint smile on her lips. It seemed that the suppressed mood had been released. As for me, I sat next to Shiho, watching her absent-minded look. She was still so charming with every frown and smile.

"What are you looking at?" When I heard this, Shiho had already turned around, but I didn't notice.

"Me? Oh, I'm looking at a painting." I chuckled. "The most beautiful painting in the world."

"Hateful." Shiho said to me angrily.

"Shiho, you seem to be in a good mood today." I approached her with a smile.

"Why, can't I be in a good mood?" Shiho's smile widened. She was like a dazzling rose among the flowers. She looked cold and noble. But when she bloomed, she exuded a charming and intoxicating fragrance.

"Of course, I'd love to." I replied. "Good moods should always be shared. Tell me about it?"

"There's not much to say." Shiho turned her head and looked out the window again. "It's just that this rare peace makes me feel relaxed."

"It's not rare." I shook my finger. "If you want, you can do it every day. It's just that it's not the right time now. I need time. Believe me, one day in the future, you can do it every day."

"You..." Shiho gave me a sanitary look. "I don't mean to put pressure on you. I understand the current situation. You don't have to worry too much. I am quite satisfied with my current life."

"Hmm? Are you satisfied now?" I raised my eyebrows. "This is just the beginning."

"Oh... Then I'll wait and see."

"Oh, of course. I'll do what I say..."

"Xiaoxun, Huiyuan, stop whispering and come sing with us!" Before she finished speaking, Ayumi came over from the middle seat and pulled me and Shiho to the big seat in the middle. Then, the children started singing again.

Camping... that's what makes it fun.

————The scent of orchids, the scent of lavender, the scent of home & the wings of angels, the wings of demons, the wings of guardians————

Arriving at a deep forest in the suburbs, the doctor led the children to set up camp. Indeed, when it comes to the natural environment, the forest in Japan is indeed a great place for a picnic, where children can completely relax and have fun, which is much better than staying at home all day.

"Okay, the tent is set up. Aijun and I will stay here to set up the pot and make a fire. You guys go and collect some firewood." The doctor patted his dusty hands.

"Well, I'll stay and help too." I raised my hand. Compared to being with the kids, I still prefer to be with Shiho, and Shiho is in a good mood today, so it's good to stay and see her smile. Come to think of it, it's been a while since we escaped from the organization. During this period of time, Shiho, apart from going to school every day, has spent the rest of her time at home researching antidotes. What about me? To be honest, I feel that I have been lazy for too long. I have been doing some trivial things all the time, and I haven't helped Skinny Wolf solve some troubles for a long time. Although after returning home, I have some resistance to things like killing. But when I think about the future construction of Alcatraz, I really have to think about ways to make money. But if I don't do the mission, where will the money come from?

"No." Just as I was still thinking, Mitsuhiko on the other side immediately spoke up. "I say, our Junior Detective Team hasn't acted together for a long time. Kaoru and Haibara-san, you two are either absent from the joint search activities or absent from the joint operations. Especially Haibara-san. So since it's a rare opportunity for us to hang out, you should just take some action."

"Hey, hey, you guys." The doctor smiled bitterly. Does he have to take care of the entire camp by himself?

"There has to be someone left to help the doctor, right?" I shrugged and smiled helplessly at the children.

"I'd better stay. I'm better at cooking than collecting firewood." Shiho said calmly with her hands behind her back.

"In that case, let's draw lots." Conan suggested. Then he picked up a few grasses from the ground at random. He held one end in his hand and clenched the other end into a flat state.

"The person who draws the longest blade of grass stays here to help the doctor. The others go together to collect firewood and look for game. Is that all right?"

"Something is better than nothing." I smiled and took the lead in grabbing a blade of grass from Conan. Then came Shiho, Ayumi, Genta, Mitsuhiko, and Conan grabbed the last blade. As for the result...

"...Be careful on your way~~~" Two minutes later, I stood beside the doctor and waved to everyone. Yes, in terms of strength, no one here is stronger than me, but luck... didn't seem to be on my side this time. So, I could only help the doctor.

"Ah... This is different from what we agreed on." After the children left, I complained while piling up the bonfire stones with a bitter face. "Hahahaha." The doctor said with a silly smile while setting up the pot. "Although I know you want to stay with Aijun for a while. But you should prepare the food now. Otherwise, the children will complain when you come back."

"Hi hi..." I responded helplessly.

"By the way, Kaoru, you and Ai-kun have a really good relationship. Ai-kun and I have talked about you before." The doctor said while peeling potatoes. "I heard that you two hardly ever quarreled. Compared to you, Xiaolan and Shinichi used to quarrel every day."

"That's also a friendly way of communication." After placing the stone pestle, I propped up the table, picked up the props from the side and started to help the professor cut the ingredients for curry. "Maybe it's the environment that makes people. Shiho and I have no time to quarrel in such an environment. We are immersed in endless learning and training all day long. We have nowhere to vent our grievances. How can we have the time and mood to quarrel?" But Xiaolan and Kudo are different. They grew up in a peaceful and serene environment. Peace has made them cheerful. They also have more time to talk and discuss, and naturally they will quarrel. But their relationship is still good now, isn't it? This is a good thing. Although Kudo has become smaller now. But the two of them still talked and laughed on the phone. That's enough.

"Yeah... That's right." Dr. Agasa also smiled meaningfully. "It would be great if you and Ai-kun could grow up in such an environment."

"It certainly wasn't possible before. But now..." I let out a faint smile. "Now, at least she is happy and satisfied. But I am not satisfied with that. I will spend the rest of my life taking good care of her and taking care of her."

"But it seems that you have more than one confidante, Aijun." The doctor gave a wicked smile.

"Huh? Did she tell you all this?" I raised my eyebrows.

"Hahaha, that was just mentioned unintentionally. But you don't have to care about it. Aijun didn't show any jealousy when he said these things." The doctor laughed.

"Oh, is that so?" I scratched my head in embarrassment. "Yes... If that's the case, then it's the best. With a wife like this, what else could a husband ask for?"

Beep, beep. Beep, beep.

As soon as I finished speaking, my detective badge suddenly rang. Strange, shouldn't I let Conan call those kids if they want to find me?
"Hey...you'll miss me when you collect firewood..."

"Kaoru! Help!" Before I finished my words, Ayumi's frightened voice came to my ears from the other side of the badge. In an instant, my nerves were immediately tense.

"Ayumi, what's wrong!"

"Conan... Conan he..." Ayumi's voice was tearful, and it sounded like she was really scared.

"Calm down and talk slowly." At this moment, I realized something was wrong. It was Ayumi who was talking to me, not Conan or Shiho. This was extremely bad news.

"Conan was shot. Ai-chan..."

Buzz! ! ! !

For a moment, my brain seemed to freeze. The murderous aura in my body immediately gushed out. I grabbed the sharp knife I was using to cut vegetables and ran towards the direction the children left.

"Xiaoxun!" The doctor called out from behind, but it was useless. After thinking about it, the doctor gave up calling the police. Because from the moment the pale blond boy rushed out, he knew that this time... something big was going to happen.

The amount of two chapters makes up for the last time and this time

(End of this chapter)