Chapter 295

"So that's how it is."

Conan pauses, his gaze returning to the documents.

It's the same two bombs exploding one after another, just like 3 years ago; the first one should also be a trap aimed at the police.

But this time there are some differences, namely the explosion that left Officer Shiratori seriously injured yesterday, and the fake bombs placed on the various trains of the Toto Line.

If the former still had the intention of revenge and demonstration, the latter is a bit strange.

Since it's a trap, there's no reason to set up such a confusing array.

The strangest thing is that the warning time for this explosion was actually pushed to the next day, as if there were some special reason.

Conan re-examines the explosion warning.

It was indeed pushed to the next day, not yesterday, which had special significance.

If the culprit had a reason for choosing tomorrow, the warning-type explosion today and the confusing array would have some reasons.

Is it because of the baseball game?

But today is not a special day, because it's not the baseball season, and there is no major baseball game that could become the target of the criminal's attack.

Conan scratches the back of his head.

The reason he finds codes and the like the most troublesome is that codes are too subjective.

However, it's not impossible to solve them; the password is the thinking and action pattern of the code designer themselves. The more you understand the code designer, the easier it is to solve the code.

Back to the origin.

Judging from the fax from 3 years ago, the location of the first bomb should be easy to guess.

The key is "steel strike zone" and "blood-stained pitcher's mound," as well as the meaning of "major league player" and "extra innings" at the beginning.

Damn it, I can't deduce it at all!

"This concerns the lives of 12 million people in Tokyo."

"No, I can't be led by the nose by the criminal like this anymore."

In the driver's seat, Sato Miwako also says in a low voice.

She takes out her phone, hesitates for a while, and finally dials Akaso Kaze's number.

Ever since Akaso Kaze solved her father's case, Sato Miwako's heart has actually been set on him.

But there is still a figure in Sato Miwako's heart that never fades, forcing her to keep avoiding Akaso Kaze.

That figure is Matsuda Jinpei, who sacrificed himself in the bombing case three years ago.

Now that the criminal has appeared again, using 12 million people in Tokyo as hostages, she has to dial Akaso Kaze's number again.

"Akaso-san, long time no see..."

"Yes, Miwako, how have you been lately?"

A gentle voice comes from the phone, making Sato Miwako's eyes sting.

She really wants to throw herself into Akaso Kaze's arms right now and have a good cry.

She steadies herself and explains the situation of the case.

Huh? It's that case.

Akaso Kaze remembers immediately.

He felt it was a bit familiar when he saved Shiratori Ninzaburo yesterday, and after hearing Sato Miwako's description today, he understands immediately.

"The bomb is in the elevator of the Toto Tower."

"What? Toto Tower?!"

Hearing the words from the phone, Conan's eyes light up immediately.

That's right, why didn't I think of that?

Steel and red, the warning refers to the Toto Tower!

"It's too far, I'm afraid it's too late."

Sato Miwako frowns and looks at the tall tower in the distance.

It's quite a distance away, and there's a traffic jam on the road; they definitely won't make it by the scheduled time.

"Don't worry, I'm here."

A voice suddenly rings out in her ear and on the phone at the same time.

Sato Miwako turns her head in surprise; Akaso Kaze is right outside the car, with a bright smile on his face.

At this moment, his smile replaces the shadow in Miwako's heart.

Akaso Kaze pulls Sato Miwako out of the car and opens a space gate to leave the spot.

Only Conan is left in the car, sitting in the back, staring blankly at the documents and muttering: "How did this guy know?"

"He didn't look at any documents, and he deduced it just by hearing Officer Sato say a few words?"

"This is too un-Conan-like."

"Officer Sato, ask him... huh? Where are they?"

Conan looks up and is immediately dumbfounded.

He runs out of the car and looks around, but there is no sign of Sato Miwako.

"It's not good to just leave me behind like this."

"I'm still a child!"

Toto Tower, the elevator leading to the main observation deck.

Akaso Kaze and Sato Miwako suddenly appear in the elevator.

Seeing the tourists about to walk in, Sato Miwako quickly stops them.

"I am a police officer; there is a bomb in this elevator, everyone get out."

At this moment, the watch hand points exactly to 9: 5, and time freezes at this moment.

"Boom!" The explosion is deafening.

Akaso Kaze grabs Sato Miwako.

A space gate appears in the direction of the explosion, blocking all the shockwaves.

He didn't remember the exact explosion time, so he arrived at an awkward time and didn't have time to collect the bomb before it exploded.

After the elevator car emits a harsh friction sound, it stops in mid-air, and the elevator lights go out.

"Akaso-san, you aren't hurt, are you?"

Sato Miwako touches his body worriedly.

In the darkness, Akaso Kaze curls the corners of his mouth.

I was fine, but now I'm having some trouble because you're touching me.

"I'm fine, how about you? Are you hurt?"

Akaso Kaze touches her back.

"I, I'm not hurt, Akaso-san, you, don't touch me randomly..."

Sato Miwako's body feels a bit weak; she wants to struggle out of Akaso Kaze's arms, but is held tightly.

"Don't move, look, there's a note stuck to the side."

Sato Miwako turns her head; there really is a small note on the elevator wall, which says: "Do not try to break open the elevator car, otherwise it will detonate here."

"There's another bomb here?"

Sato Miwako's eyes widen.

However, where is the light coming from?

She looks up and immediately opens her little mouth in surprise.

Above her head, the naked little Snow Maiden is constantly scattering snowflakes, looking very dreamy and romantic.

"This, what is this?"

Sato Miwako asks stammeringly.

"This is Cupid; she says I have to kiss you."

Akaso Kaze looks at Miwako, who is looking up, and can't help but capture her little red lips.

"Woo, woo..."

Sato Miwako feebly beats Akaso Kaze with her little fists.

There's still a bomb, how can you be like this?

Her movements slowly stop, and she wraps her hands around Akaso Kaze's back, immersed in love, forgetting where she is.

In the crowd under Tokyo Tower, the criminal who placed the bomb reveals a sinister smile.