Chapter Fourteen: Conan Flees in Disarray, the Rum Organization Strikes Again!
Conan's forehead was steaming.
It was clear his brain was working frantically, desperately trying to patch up the holes in his story.
But, it has to be said.
His intelligence was still impressive. Despite the hasty explanation, he managed to weave a believable narrative.
"Oh, so that's how it is."
Ran Mouri nodded, then spoke softly: "Conan-kun, you are really poor!"
Dr. Agasa quickly nodded.
"Yes, that's it."
"Conan's parents, cough..."
"Indeed, they were too hasty!"
After speaking.
His old face turned red.
There was no way around it!
Dr. Agasa had never told a lie in his life.
This time, for the sake of Shinichi Kudo, he had to deceive Ran Mouri. His conscience was starting to ache.
On the other side.
Conan breathed a sigh of relief.
It wasn't easy.
He had finally managed to fool Ran Mouri.
However, unfortunately.
Li Ze didn't want Conan to get off so easily. He coughed and continued speaking.
"That's not right, I think..."
Ah!
Before Li Ze could finish his sentence, Conan jumped up.
"Ran-nee, I'm tired."
"Let's go back to sleep, okay?"
"I want to sleep!"
Conan quickly spoke.
He even instinctively started using the "cute and adorable" technique.
It was obvious.
He didn't dare let Li Ze continue asking. After all, with his temporary fabricated identity, it wouldn't stand up to too much scrutiny.
After all.
One lie needs another lie to cover it up.
If he kept lying, he would eventually slip up.
But, he couldn't help it.
Since he had already spun this lie, he couldn't simply come clean now.
Therefore.
The simplest solution was to avoid this topic altogether.
As for the future?
Conan didn't know.
He was feeling very confused.
He could only take things one step at a time!
"Uh, this..."
"Alright, I get it!"
"I'll take you home to sleep right away, okay? Don't make a fuss, alright?"
"Be polite!"
Ran Mouri was very stern.
After lecturing Conan, she bid farewell to Li Ze.
As for this.
Li Ze didn't object, nor did he try to detain them.
After all.
Casual conversation was one thing, but continuing to probe would seem too eager.
With Conan's intelligence, he might sense something was amiss.
Therefore.
He politely saw the three of them out. Once they left, he wearily sat down on the sofa.
He was exhausted.
It was completely normal!
Even though he hadn't killed anyone with his own hands tonight, he had given the order to kill.
And his opponent was a major villain.
"Boss, you must be tired."
"Have some tea first, it'll help you relax."
"Try to let go of those thoughts, don't dwell on them."
"You didn't do anything wrong."
"If you hadn't killed him, he would have killed you."
"There is no right or wrong, only different stances!"
Alice smiled as she spoke.
Obviously.
She felt no discomfort about the people who had died tonight.
Although she was just a clone, as the head of security for the Hive, she had been implanted with countless memories of killing.
Therefore.
She felt accustomed to it, and naturally, she wouldn't be afraid.
Li Ze sighed softly at her words.
He understood the logic, of course.
But knowing and doing were two completely different things.
However.
He nodded, then smiled and said.
"Okay, I understand."
"But, Alice, in your spare time, try to develop your superpowers."
"This world isn't safe."
"Our company's growth won't stop, and we may have to face all sorts of strange people and things in the future."
"So, you need to become stronger as soon as possible."
"Oh, and one more thing."
"Tell Natasha tomorrow to hire a few servants and a chef."
"We're not short of money anyway. Your position is the head of security for the group, you shouldn't be distracted by these trivial matters."
Yes.
Li Ze thought of Kaito Kuroba's witch, Akiko Koizumi, and the villainous spider on Kaito's side. There was also Lupin the Third, Jigen Daisuke, Ishikawa Goemon, Fujiko Mine, etc.
Of course, there was also.
The most famous humanoid tank, Kyokujitsu!
All of these people seemed to have a bit of special ability!
Although these characters were just cameos, they rarely took action in the original story, but now he's in the real world.
Therefore, who knows.
Whether other people with special abilities are hidden in the shadows.
Li Ze never fought unprepared. Since he knew this, he naturally had to prepare in advance.
And, Alice.
Was Li Ze's trump card!
After all.
This was the only protagonist in Resident Evil who could perfectly integrate with the T-virus and display terrifying powers.
But, to this.
Alice was slightly taken aback.
Through previous conversations with Li Ze, she knew that she had this terrifying T-virus inside her, and that she could also control her abilities.
However, in reality.
She hadn't taken it seriously, after all, the world was peaceful, she didn't think she needed that kind of special ability.
But now.
Looking at Li Ze's serious expression, she instantly understood.
There must be many things that she didn't understand.
However.
Since Li Ze hadn't volunteered the information, she didn't ask.
She simply nodded and said.
"I'll try my best!"
...
On the other side.
The Metropolitan Police Department, five hundred meters to the left.
On top of a tall building.
Two snipers stood with grim expressions, lying prone on the rooftop with their rifles.
If Li Ze were here, he would recognize them immediately.
Chianti, Korn!
The fake Rum organization.
Snipers belonging to Gin's team.
Through their scopes, they could clearly see a wide road in the distance.
Five police cars with flashing lights were speeding towards the Metropolitan Police Department.
Bang!
Suddenly, a shot rang out.
At the end of the gun barrel, flames flickered.
Two sniper bullets easily penetrated the glass.
They directly took out the two Rum organization peripheral members who had been apprehended.
Almost, in an instant.
Five police cars stopped, and many policemen stood on guard.
But, it was no use!
Against such long-range snipers, they couldn't even dream of fighting back, let alone defend themselves.
After all.
Ordinary police cars weren't bulletproof, they couldn't withstand sniper bullets.
But, fortunately.
The Rum organization's target this time was not the police, but the peripheral members they had captured.
Therefore.
Ignoring the policemen on alert, Korn and Chianti fired again.
Two more peripheral members, their heads exploded like watermelons.
Then, within twenty seconds.
After the last three were killed, Korn reported via the walkie-talkie.
"Gin, mission complete."
"Seven peripheral members have been eliminated!"
Next to Korn, Chianti was full of frenzy.
Her eyes were full of bloodlust, she roared through the walkie-talkie.
"Gin, should we continue?"
"I can barely control my hands, my scope's crosshairs are already aimed at those cops' heads."
"Just give the order, and their brains will explode like watermelons!"
"..."