Chapter 276: Haibara Ai: Maybe Just Delivering Home Delivery...
Chapter 276: Haibara Ai: Maybe Just Delivering Home Delivery...
7:40 PM.
Chi Feichei took Haibara Ai and started the street Patrol Mode.
He wasn't comfortable letting Haibara Ai act alone. What if she was subdued by the Arsonist?
Compared to staking out a location, patrolling the streets was clearly Better.
Identifying possible arson locations was just so he could go directly to the arson point and intercept the person during the time Feimo found them and returned to give Notice.
9:46 PM.
Feimo flew back, cawing twice in the Air, "Master, Mistake, the person is In the Alley at the Yotsuya Exit, not the expected arson Location!"
"Ai, wait for me here." Chi Feichei handed a bottle containing Sleeping Gas to Haibara Ai and ran out directly.
Feimo circled in the Air, not stopping, and flew ahead to lead the way in the Direction he came from.
Haibara Ai hesitated for A Bit, but still didn't chase after him. She Turned Head to Looked at the Streetside, went to buy a cup of Juice, and leaned against the Streetside to wait.
Chi Feichei carried bottles of Sleeping Gas and Chili Powder. Just an Arsonist, he Should be able to Handle it.
But in that Direction...
Did she make a Mistake?
...
Yotsuya, Alley Entrance facing the Street.
A Man struck a Match, throwing it onto Newspaper soaked in Gasoline. The Firelight illuminated his scruffy Beard, and his eyes, reflecting the Fire, held a repressed frenzy and Excitement.
"Very good... my obedient Child... grow up quickly..."
"Burn a Bit more fiercely, leave your Trace with your fiery demonic claws to your heart's content..."
The Fire surged, and in a sheet of Red, the Man chuckled lowly and walked out of the Alley Entrance.
At the Alley Entrance, Ayumi, standing in front of a Vending Machine, Turned Head in Doubt, looking at the Man who walked out.
Overcoat, Hat, scruffy...
The Man was immersed in his Own World, paying no attention to the Child beside him. He murmured, "Just one more place... just one more place, and the Chiyosai festival will be over. Then, the Red Flame..."
Chi Feichei was worried the Man would run towards Ayumi if startled, so he Specially wore a Disguise Mask and approached from Ayumi's side, pretending to be a Passersby buying Things from the Vending Machine, slowly Step Forward.
However, the Man didn't guard against Children, but he did guard against Adults. Seeing someone approaching, he immediately Speed Up Pace and ran towards the Car parked on the Roadside.
Chi Feichei quickly chased after him, Reaching Out from his Pocket to take out two bottles, pulling off the Lids and throwing them over directly.
Thud!
One hit the Man's Head directly, and one was thrown into the Car, where Red Chili Powder filled the Air.
The Man was hit once and became even more nervous. He quickly got into the car, and the Car sped out directly.
Chi Feichei immediately threw out a Magnet with a Location tracker, which stuck to the Car, and quickly Turned Around and left.
Go pick up Haibara Ai, drive and chase!
Everything happened Too Fast, and Ayumi was still frozen in the Original Place.
She only Saw a Suspected Arsonist come out, another Man approach and throw in two bottles, then one ran away, and the other threw a small black Thing over and also ran away.
"Ayumi?" Ayumi's Mother came out of the nearby Convenience Store, "We're going back now!"
"Uh-huh..." Ayumi responded, Turning Head to Looked in the Direction the Car was leaving.
That must have been the Arsonist... she had to go to the Metropolitan Police Department to provide eyewitness Testimony!
One Hour later.
Chi Feichei stopped the Car by a River, looking at the Location on the Tablet, "The Car drove into the River."
Haibara Ai leaned over to Looked, feeling Pity, "It Should be Because he was choked by the Chili Powder, leaving some Trace, and then found out someone was Tracking him, which is why he abandoned the Car. It was my Mistake, I missed a possible arson Location."
The arson Location she predicted was deep In the Alley, and it was more Convenient to go from the other side.
She Originally thought that since it was close to the Street Corner, it would be Easy to be Seen, and General Crime wouldn't choose that place. Who knew the Other Party just happened to choose it...
"It's okay, who knew he'd run while covered in Chili Powder?" Chi Feichei comforted her.
Haibara Ai probably locked onto the arson Location based on the Action mode of Organization Members, In Other Words, she overestimated the Arsonist. The Other Party didn't Consider So Many Things at all.
He made the Same Mistake Last Time he went to London.
"But Since we've confirmed that his fifth arson Location is Yotsuya, it's very likely he did it to write the Character 'Fire' on the Map," Haibara Ai Looked at Chi Feichei. Hissashi was really quite Keenness, "Tomorrow we'll go to Shinagawa. There aren't So Many places there where arson can be committed, and it's also very Easy to investigate!"
"Tomorrow..." Chi Feichei paused, "When I went to catch the Arsonist tonight, I Saw Ayumi. She was right there."
Haibara Ai was in Doubt, "Ayumi?"
"Conan is also back..." Chi Feichei reminded her.
Haibara Ai immediately Realized and froze.
Given Ayumi's Personality, if she witnessed the Arsonist, she would definitely go to the Metropolitan Police Department to provide Testimony. And Conan was back, he would Also Get Involved...
Do they still have an Arsonist to catch?
As Long As Conan Gets Involved, he might be able to take the Police directly to catch the person.
The First Bounty she participated in... was gone!
Chi Feichei started the Car and left the Original Place, "Not catching him anymore, let's change the Goal."
Haibara Ai Turned Head, her Expression serious, "Was there ever a moment you wanted to Cut Conan or other Detectives to death?"
"No, there are endless Criminals to catch, it doesn't matter if they two are involved," Chi Feichei was quite Calm, "We'll go catch others. I'll pay you a Salary, but it might be very late tonight."
Haibara Ai felt a Bit better in her Heart. Thankfully, they had other Goals, "I'm fine with that."
Late, 12:00 AM.
Chi Feichei smoothly took a Home Delivery Truck, snuck into a Bungalow, quietly knocked someone out, and dragged them out.
Haibara Ai handed over the Rope, verifying the Identity against the Bounty List.
Early Morning, 2:16 AM.
Chi Feichei followed two Men and Women who came out of a Bar. After covering his Mouth and Nose, he threw a Sleeping Gas bottle over, Subduing the two people, and dragged them In the Alley.
Haibara Ai continued to glance at the people, verifying their Identity, handing over the Rope...
Early Morning, 5:41 AM.
Chi Feichei Subdued another person and dragged them out.
Haibara Ai continued to Help...
In the Truck Bed, Chi Feichei Looked at the Time, "There's one more we won't catch. I'm not sure about his Activity Location during the Daytime, and it's getting late. Let's prepare for Packaging."
Haibara Ai Looked around. It was early in the morning, and there weren't many people on the Street Outside.
Then, she Saw the Leopard Express Takkyubin Packaging Point on the Roadside...
"You chose Leopard Express, could it be Because they have So Many Packaging Points?"
"Finally, someone who understands me," Chi Feichei jumped down from the Truck Bed, "They Also have Printers, which is very Convenient. Wait for me."
After Chi Feichei brought back the Printed Paper, Cardboard Boxes, and Adhesive Tape, Haibara Ai helped with the Packaging again.
"Ogasahara Hisashi, Robbery Homicide Criminal..."
Chi Feichei threw the Paper Strip that said 'I, Ogasahara Hisashi, Robbery Homicide' into the Cardboard Box, left Air Holes, and sealed it with Adhesive Tape, "Put the Live Delivery Sticker on."
Haibara Ai Start Doing to Help, and By the Way, distributed the other Printed Paper.
Chi Feichei focused on Packaging.
Haibara Ai sealed one, and found that Chi Feichei had Already sealed the other three, and had Also put the Things taken during the Daytime into Small Paper Boxes, packed them, and put Tags on them. She was in Silence.
(ー△ー;)
Bounty Hunter?
Look at what they did this Day and Night: receiving goods, then Packaging, and distributing them.
She felt like they might Just be delivering Home Delivery. Looking at Chi Feichei's skilled Packaging, he could even go work at a Home Delivery Service Packaging Point...
However, Chi Feichei's Efficiency was really High. She didn't Know when he had mastered Information about So Many Criminals, even going directly to their Temporary Residence to intercept them.
She guessed that Chi Feichei put Tags on them Probably Because there were Too Many Things to deliver, to differentiate them.
For Example, Live Delivery Tags were generally sent to the Metropolitan Police Department, while Dangerous Live Delivery, Home Delivery containing Vicious Pets, and Home Delivery containing Secrets were generally sent to the Police Department...
"Four Police Department Home Delivery, two Metropolitan Police Department..."
Chi Feichei really did differentiate them using Printed Paper. He jumped down from the Truck Bed, and By the Way, Caught Haibara Ai and carried her down, "Let's go to the Police Department First. I'll drop you off nearby to wait for me."
"I can go on lookout." Haibara Ai made an Effort to prove that they really weren't delivering Home Delivery, but doing something very different.
"Okay," Chi Feichei handed Haibara Ai a Whistle, "You wait In the Car. If someone approaches, you give a Warning."
When they arrived Outside the Police Department, Chi Feichei put on a Hat and unloaded the goods, taking them to the Temporary Storage Point.
Although he had a Disguise, it was Better to wear a Hat to Cover-up A Bit more.
Haibara Ai sat in the Back Seat of the Truck, quietly peering out. She found that several Windows in the Building were lit with Lamplight, indicating that someone was inside, But...
Actually, no one cared?!
It wasn't Until the Car drove away that someone Go Downstairs to receive the Home Delivery.
It was calm and peaceful, as if they really were just delivering Home Delivery.
"Um... did they mistake it for regular Home Delivery?"
"No, regular Home Delivery usually involves a Call first, waiting for a face-to-face handover. I didn't Call."
Chi Feichei drove away, then sent an Email to the Contact Email [Your Home Delivery has been delivered].
"However, it's early, not many people are at Work yet. My Home Delivery Time is not fixed, they weren't prepared. By the Time they gathered Personnel and ran down, I had Already driven away. If they couldn't catch me, they wouldn't bother trying. Moreover, it might make me unwilling to continue the Transaction with them, which would be a net loss. So when I deliver Things, they generally won't Start Doing to catch me."
Haibara Ai: "..."
...
At the Metropolitan Police Department, a figure stood in front of the Temporary Storage Point.
Haibara Ai perked up her Mental State and identified the person, "It's... Officer Sato."
Could it be that the Metropolitan Police Department sent someone to Surveillance the Temporary Storage Point?
That's much Better than the Slackers at the Police Department!
She didn't Hope for Trouble, it was just that constantly delivering goods in such a calm manner was too different from the work of a Bounty Hunter in her Fantasy...
"Ai, Dodge A Bit." Chi Feichei pulled the Car over and lowered the Car Window.
Haibara Ai immediately shrank into the Back Seat.
Sato Miwako saw the Car and was stunned for a moment before walking over, "July? You're here to deliver Home Delivery?"
Chi Feichei nodded, wearing his Disguise Mask.
"I have something I want to Request of you," Sato Miwako raised her Head, her Gaze firm, "There was a Sorrowful Thinker Case 18 years ago, have you heard of it?"
Chi Feichei continued to nod.
"Help me Investigate it. I can provide you with relevant Clues. As Long As it can be investigated clearly, I can promise anything!" Sato Miwako was startled for a moment, then lowered her Head, softening her Voice. "Of Course, it's okay if you can't find anything. After All, it was too long ago..."
Chi Feichei changed to a hoarse Middle-aged Man's voice, "Have you been waiting for me Recently?"
Sato Miwako was in Silence for A Bit, "I stand in front of the Temporary Storage Point for a while Before going to Work, Because the Police Officer who died on duty in that Case back then was My Father (Chi Zhennosuke), So..."
"This Case can only rely on Oneself," Chi Feichei Interrupt, "Sorrowful Thinker Means to Surrender... I will deliver the Home Delivery to the Intersection ahead. Call your Colleague to Unload the goods."
"Hey, wait..." Sato Miwako didn't have Time to stop him, and could only Watch Leave the Truck driving towards the Front.
End of Chapter