Out-of-control players in the world of Detective Conan

Chapter 270 Proof of Presence

“You made the right choice, Comrade Ohara. If you hadn’t given me a bribe… a gift, I would have gone up there directly.”

Qi Ming spoke to Hara Yoshiaki with the air of a superior.

But in the blink of an eye, he noticed that Hara Yoshiaki's eyes had become somewhat frightened.

"what happened?"

Qi Ming asked in confusion, then turned his phone over to look at it, only to find that Gin, being so impatient, had hung up the phone so quickly.

Qi Ming rolled his eyes at the screen and then made a phone call.

A few seconds later, the call was connected.

Before Gin could speak, the sound of a car engine came through the receiver, indicating that the two had already driven away.

Why are you calling me?

After Qi Ming spoke, Gin's voice slowly rang out.

"...Is anyone with you right now?"

"Forehead."

Qi Ming glanced at Yuan Jiaming, whose expression had suddenly become quite uncomfortable, and then spoke.

"There are people here, but it's okay, they're on our side."

Qi Ming gave Yuan Jiaming an encouraging look.

Look at this young comrade, a mere peripheral member who was fortunate enough to witness the two cadres discussing matters, he was already so moved that he couldn't speak.

"...Another traitor has emerged within the organization."

Gin said calmly.

Although he didn't know what Qi Ming meant by "our own people," Qi Ming was always reliable, so he didn't ask any further questions.

traitor?!

Hara Yoshiaki's heart skipped a beat, but he quickly reassured himself.

It shouldn't be me, it should be someone else.

After all, if the organization had found out, the man in front of her should have already dealt with her.

"again?"

Qi Ming's eyelids twitched.

This organization is becoming more and more like a company.

Are there really that many people changing jobs?

On the other end of the phone, Gin also felt that what he was saying seemed a bit difficult to bear, and then continued.

As he waited for Gin to say something next, Hara Yoshiaki panicked instantly.

"Someone has hacked into our network. We've investigated and found the intrusion address here."

"There are many of us in the Tokiwa Group, but the only one with this ability is an outer member named Hara Yoshiaki."

Qi Ming had the phone on speakerphone, and Yuan Jiaming could clearly hear Gin's words.

Gin let out a cold laugh after revealing the traitor's identity.

"That guy used the organization's resources to get into the conglomerate's board of directors. He thought he was technically superb and hid his tracks during the intrusion."

"Heh, we're on our way to his house now. Once it's confirmed, we'll take immediate action."

Gin paused for a moment, then continued:

"You're still there, aren't you? Are you able to find Hara Yoshiaki's whereabouts?"

"Forehead."

Qi Ming glanced at Yuan Jiaming, whose face was ashen, and replied in a strange tone:

"He's right next to me."

Qi Ming had already seen through the appearance prediction tool ten years later that this guy's skills were no longer up to par.

Who would have thought this amateur would go so far as to hack into an organization's network?

"..."

Upon hearing Qi Ming's reply on the other end of the phone, Gin almost dropped the cigarette he was holding onto his coat.

So, the "one of our own" you mentioned before was actually a traitor they're trying to catch?

"Keep him under control, and I'll give you the results in ten minutes."

The phone hangs up.

The next second, Yuan Jiaming knelt down on the ground in despair.

The information he stole from the organization is currently stored on his home computer. Gin will surely expose him when he goes there!

He thought he had been very discreet and that the organization wouldn't find out, but it turned out that the clown was actually himself!

What Yuan Jiaming never expected was that both of the organization's top generals would come to such a small place.

Just to get rid of him, an outsider?

He's got way too much influence!

A thought flashed through Yuan Jiaming's mind, and he looked up at Qi Ming in a daze.

Madeira... Could it be that he didn't know anything just now? Was his expression and actions just an act?!

Actually, he had already learned the news from Gin, and then he played himself with a cat-and-mouse attitude.

"……Ugh."

Qi Ming looked at Yuan Jiaming, sighed, and suddenly pulled out a gun.

He crouched down and pressed the muzzle of the gun against Hara Yoshiaki's forehead.

"Why are you so reckless? Our organization has such a bright future, and you want to betray us and die?"

"Our organization wants to be both God and the devil. How could you be so foolish as to be tempted by an angel?"

Yuan Jiaming didn't say anything. The gun barrel hit his forehead, and he could only feel his heart pounding.

After a long while, he looked at Qi Ming with lifeless eyes and said softly in a pleading tone:

"Lord Madeira, before I die, I want to ask you, did you already know that I had betrayed the organization?"

"If I had known this was what you were talking to me for, I wouldn't have bothered talking to you so much."

Qi Ming stood up and twirled the gun in an annoyed manner.

He only now realized that when Yuan Jiaming asked him if he knew about that matter, it actually referred to his betrayal.

Upon hearing Qi Ming's answer, Yuan Jiaming's eyes lit up slightly.

Thinking of Qi Ming's expression when he received the gift, and the friend who was supposed to be Qi Ming who came with him, Yuan Jiaming seemed to have found a glimmer of hope.

"Lord Madeira, please spare my life! I just gave you a gift!"

Qi Ming was taken aback, then a smile spread across his face.

"Isn't this an unexpected delight?"

"..."

At this moment, Yuan Jiaming finally realized that he seemed to have misjudged Qi Ming.

Speaking of which, apart from undercover agents, who else in this organization would be a soft-hearted person to be able to obtain a code name?

"I'll give you everything I have. I'll destroy the other organization's data, no, Gin might have already destroyed it first!"

"I still have parents to support, and younger siblings to take care of. Please, please spare my life..."

Yuan Jiaming said in a panic, but Qi Ming just stared at his phone without saying a word.

Ten minutes later, Gin called.

I only heard three words from the other end of the line.

"Dispose of it."

"Row."

After hanging up the phone, Qi Ming raised his gun.

Hara Yoshiaki already knew he had no chance of surviving, and closed his eyes, his face ashen.

Seeing this, Qi Ming was about to pull the trigger, but then he realized something and put the gun away.

"Wait a minute, I forgot I didn't make an alibi. There are only the two of us here. It doesn't seem right for me to just kill you like this, does it?"

Upon hearing this, Hara Yoshiaki also suddenly opened his eyes.

Yeah, if you take care of me now, you won't be able to escape either!

Hara Yoshiaki had a feeling that he was constantly leaping on the edge of death.

"Alright, let's go to the 75th floor to find them first. Follow along, and let you catch your breath for a bit."

"well."

Seeing that Qi Ming had temporarily abandoned his plan, Yuan Jiaming breathed a sigh of relief.

Although it's only temporary, at least he's safe now.

That's enough time for him to do some things!

For example, I'll just call the police later... no, I'll turn myself in!

Report yourself for violating user information, and then you can take the opportunity to go to jail. Jail is the safest place for you!

Having made up his mind, Yuan Jiaming followed Qi Ming into the elevator.

This sightseeing elevator runs very fast, reaching the banquet hall on the 75th floor in about twenty seconds.

Ding--

As the elevator's crisp announcement rang out, the elevator doors opened, and the people in the hall turned their gazes toward the two of them.

"Mr. Qi Ming, you're back?"

"Come back, come back."

Qi Ming smiled and waved to everyone in response, then stepped out of the elevator first.

Yuan Jiaming watched Qi Ming's retreating figure, hesitated for a moment, and then took a step forward.

But just as he lifted his leg, Qi Ming's words from earlier inexplicably echoed in his mind again.

I did not create an alibi.

Why did Qi Ming say that back then?

Shouldn't we just say he has no alibi?

What does "not done" mean?

The thought had barely crossed my mind when I heard a series of cracking sounds.

what sound?

Hara Yoshiaki looked down at his feet in a daze.

呲味——

The sound of shattering came from beneath my feet.

Before Yuan Jiaming could even raise a wary thought, the elevator floor suddenly shattered, and Yuan Jiaming's feet lost their footing!

Feeling weightless, Hara Yoshiaki stared blankly ahead.

As if time slows down when one is about to die, Yuan Jiaming saw Qi Ming's lips moving in front of him.

"Now everyone's here."

Yuan Jiaming felt that he seemed to understand what Qi Ming meant by those words.