With a clear clue, Fangzheng immediately activated the Umbrella Intelligence Department to carry out a carpet search. According to Fangzheng's orders, these people would thoroughly check all the family emblems in Japan to find the family with the Yu family emblem, then they would investigate according to the family, and then … and then they would think about then.
Fangzheng had no other choice but to sit here and wait. He could only hope that the people under Umbrella would be more reliable.
As for him, he still had three meals a day, going back and forth between the club and the Metropolitan Police Department.
But …..
"Your uncle really knows how to stir up trouble."
Fangzheng was driving while talking to Natsuko on the phone.
"What's the matter, Mr. Fangzheng, isn't Umbrella one of them?"
"Sigh … I shouldn't have agreed in the first place …."
Hearing Natsuko's response, Fangzheng sighed helplessly. It all started with Natsuko's uncle. The Suzuki Conglomerate was like Urumaru Renya, a rich man with nothing better to do. Her uncle, Jiro Yoshi, was not short of anything right now, so all he wanted to do was to arrest the Monster Thief Kid.
To this end, he was very generous. He wrote a full-page advertisement in the newspaper to declare war on the Monster Thief Kid. He also specifically said that he would wait for Kid's arrival on the world's largest airship, which was newly built. He even took out a gem ring called "The Lady of the Sky" as a bet ….
Of course, if that was all, Fangzheng would have no other comments other than being a fool with a lot of money. But when Natsuko heard from somewhere that Fangzheng had consecutively defeated Kid and arrested Lubang III, not only did she spend a lot of money to hire Fangzheng, she even ordered a set of security equipment from Umbrella ….
Fangzheng was depressed.
Of course, there was no such thing as pushing customers out in this world, but this was also a thorny problem. If Umbrella's security facilities could stop Monster Thief Kidd, then he would naturally become famous. Not to mention anything else, just the fact that "even Monster Thief Kidd couldn't break through the defense" was the best advertisement. At that time, Umbrella's orders would definitely be shipped here by the truckload.
But if he failed, then Umbrella's reputation would be ruined. Fangzheng didn't want to use his company as a stepping stone for that kid.
After all, he had lost real money.
Therefore, Fangzheng also secretly made up his mind. This time, when he caught Kidd, he must beat him to death. Even if he could not take care of himself, he must not let his family's reputation be damaged.
However, there were still a few days before the duel with Gid the Monster Thief. The main problem now was …
Looking at the Metropolitan Police Department, Fangzheng let out a silent sigh.
When Fangzheng walked into the search room of the Metropolitan Police Department, he saw that everyone, including Officer Moumu and Chief Oda Che, were already there. Everyone had a serious look on their faces, as if their fathers had just died.
However, Fangzheng also knew why they were so nervous. According to the information he had received, a group of armed men who called themselves Red Siamese Cats had attacked the National Microbiology Research Institute in Tokyo last night. They had stolen a deadly virus and blown up the virus repository. The entire Metropolitan Police Department was also very nervous, afraid that they were up to some kind of terrorist activity.
"Hey, good morning, everyone."
Fangzheng greeted them and sat down on a chair by the table. Seeing Fangzheng's arrival, Chief Oda Che nodded.
"You're here, Fangzheng. Is everything okay over there?"
"It's fine. I've already ordered the TV station to investigate the security measures of the National Institute of Microbiology …. By the way, there were only two security guards in the warehouse that stored such a dangerous virus, and there was no warning at all during the attack …. It'd be strange if they weren't found guilty of malfeasance. The old man in the institute will be laid off and go home to farm."
"Uhh …."
Hearing Fangzheng's blunt words, the expressions of the police were a little complicated, but they were also secretly glad that Fangzheng was a good person. He was one of them, and he even had a TV station under him. Now that Fangzheng was going to investigate the security of the National Institute of Microbiology, other media would probably follow suit. The pressure on the police would be much less.
"So, what clues have you found?"
After Fangzheng fired off a verbal barrage, he turned around and asked a question. He had previously received a report, but the information wasn't clear, so he rushed over. Upon hearing Fangzheng's question, Oda Che signaled Officer Mu Mu with his eyes, and the latter coughed.
The latter coughed and said, "Takagi-kun, you explain."
"Ah, yes."
Takagi hurriedly stood up and said to Fangzheng.
"This terrorist organization that calls itself the Red Siamese Cat was actually wiped out by the police more than a decade ago. So when they released the notice today, we also hurriedly interrogated the former higher-ups of the Red Siamese Cat Group who are serving their sentences in prison, but they all insisted that they had no idea about it. We've already taken a video …."
"I see. I'll take a look later."
This was also one of Fangzheng's jobs. After all, he was only one person, so the police would usually take a videotape when interrogating a criminal and show it to Fangzheng. Fangzheng only needed to glance at the expression of the criminal in the video to determine who was telling the truth and who was lying.
"Our only clue so far is this amphetamine bottle."
Officer Sato stood up and picked up a small bottle that looked like a reagent bottle.
"This is the amphetamine bottle we found in the parking lot of the research institute. The bottle has the logo of the Red Siamese Cat. We've checked all the amphetamine bottle manufacturers at home and abroad, but we couldn't find the same model.
"Oh? Let me see. "
Hearing this, Fangzheng raised his eyebrows, then took the amphetamine bottle from Officer Sato and squinted his eyes to examine it carefully. At the same time, the Shirotori Police Department continued.
"We think that the possibility of the Red Siamese Cat Group bringing multiple amphetamine bottles into the research institute is very high. Then, they put the bacteria from the research institute's vault into those amphetamine bottles and took them away. Because it's very difficult and dangerous to replace the bacteria containers. So we think that someone among the Red Siamese Cat Group should have a considerable degree of scientific knowledge …. "
"Pfft."
However, before Takagi could finish, he heard Fangzheng sneer and throw the amphetamine bottle on the table.
"Is there a problem?"
Oda asked while looking at Fangzheng. Fangzheng just chuckled.
"Sorry, sorry, the joke Officer Takagi told just now was too funny …."
"Joke?"
"That's right. Officer Takagi thinks that this group of people has a considerable degree of scientific knowledge, but in my opinion, they're only a little better than illiterate people …. They're probably at the level of elementary school graduates."
"…. What do you mean by that?"
Hearing this, Oda, Officer Muki and the others also stared at Fangzheng, who shrugged.
"It's very simple. Officer Sato also said that this amphetamine bottle can't be found in all the manufacturers at home and abroad, so it's inferred that it was made by the other party …. If that's true, then this thing can't be used as a container at all."
"Huh? Is that so? "
"Of course."
Fangzheng spread his hands.
"Dangerous bacteria are very lethal, so the requirements for containers are also quite high. Don't tell me you guys think that the containers for bacteria in the National Research Institute are all hand-made by the manufacturers? Airtightness, hardness, and heat insulation — these are all factors that need to be considered. You'll need equipment that can produce the raw materials and mold them. You can't just take a test tube and stuff it with a rubber cover and call it airtight …. "
Having said that, Fangzheng pointed to the amphetamine bottle on the table.
"I've checked it carefully just now. This thing is just for show. If these idiots really used this to store bacteria, they'd probably be dead by now. We don't have to investigate the case anymore. We'll just have to collect their corpses and cremate them."
Hearing this, the others also began to ponder. Officer Muki also looked at Fangzheng.
"Listening to what you said, it's really strange. Why didn't they just use the containers from the National Research Institute? Also, why did they blow up the National Research Institute's storage room? "
"I think the answer to this question is very simple."
"Is that so?"
"Hmm …."
Fangzheng shrugged.
"Because after the warehouse was blown up, there's one question we'll never know the answer to, and that is — — how many bottles of bacteria did they steal from the National Research Institute? And my guess …. "
Having said that, Fangzheng stretched out his hand and clenched it tightly.
"They probably didn't steal a single bottle."
"…. Huh?!"
Hearing Fangzheng's answer, everyone was shocked.
"Not even a single bottle?"
"That's right. This is the best explanation I can think of. Look, if they really stole it, whether it's one, two, three, four, or five, six, seven, eight, the lethality is enough to cause social panic. To be honest, let alone five or six bottles, with the lethality and spread of this bacteria, one bottle is more than enough. After all, the virus can multiply and infect others. If they fell down the Tokyo Tower without even looking at it, the whole of Tokyo would be finished in a few days. "
Hearing this, everyone's faces turned paler, but Fangzheng didn't care and continued.
"This thing is like a biochemical nuclear bomb. If you hold it in your hand, others will be afraid. But that's on the premise that others know you really have this thing in your hand, and not just a firecracker to fool them. So, if the criminal gang had a normal IQ, even if they just took a bottle and left, the Metropolitan Police Department would be scared shitless by now. "
"…."
Although these words weren't pleasant to hear, everyone agreed …. that it was indeed reasonable.
"But either this group of people has abnormal IQ, or they have ulterior motives. That's why they blew up the warehouse. That way, we'll definitely think that they took the bacteria. The only thing we don't know is how many bottles they took. But in fact, there's no evidence to prove that they really took the bacteria. It's just what we think. "
"That …."
Hearing Fangzheng's analysis, everyone was silent. But soon, the Shirotori Police Officer spoke again.
"But it's also possible that the criminals did take the bacteria, and to prevent us from developing a vaccine, they blew up the warehouse …."
"Of course, that's why I'm only suggesting one possibility. At least if you want my personal opinion, that's it."
As he spoke, Fangzheng picked up the evidence bag.
"Why don't we send this thing to Umbrella's technical research department to be tested? We'll know if it's a Li Gui or a Li Kui. If this thing is really just for show, and those people are stupid enough to use this thing to store bacteria, then Officer Mu, you can contact the hearse crematorium and the cemetery right now."
"Then I'll leave it to you."
At that moment, Officer Mu Mu hurriedly nodded. It had to be said that such a possibility did exist. However, as policemen, they had to think of the worst. They could not give up just because of Fangzheng's explanation. But no matter what, after listening to Fangzheng's explanation, everyone could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.
If these fellows who called themselves Red Siamese Cats were just trying to be mysterious and did not actually steal a single bottle, then at least the harm to society could be avoided.
As expected, the research department of Umbrella sent the news over in the afternoon. After analysis, it was determined that the amphetamine bottle was just for show. It was not even qualified to be used in the laboratory. Even if it was used in the chemistry laboratory of a primary or secondary school, it would probably not pass the test. Using it to store deadly bacteria was suicidal.
The only use for it was probably to store some sand on the beach.
Fangzheng passed the analysis report to the Metropolitan Police Department, and the tense atmosphere was instantly alleviated. At least if the analysis of Umbrella's research department was correct, then the possibility of these people being deliberately mystifying was even higher — or they were really stupid enough to use this to store the bacteria, and then all of them died in some unknown corner.
The latter was even worse.
In any case, the search had to continue. After all, the whole society was in an uproar over this matter. As long as the Metropolitan Police Department did not catch the culprits, society would not be at peace.
Of course, this was the job of a police officer. As a consultant, Fangzheng only provided his opinion and technical support before he retired.
For him, compared to those stupid thieves, he was more worried about Kid.
And the elementary school Grim Reaper in front of him.
"I hope no one dies today."
Looking at Conan in front of him, Fangzheng silently put his palms together. The latter's face was as dark as Hattori Heitji's.
"What the hell are you talking about? Forget it … How's your investigation on the family emblem?"
"No clues yet. I can only hope that the people under me don't slack off."
Fangzheng spread his hands helplessly, then looked at the young detectives who were screaming at the blue sky and white clouds outside the porthole.
"Little brat is good, carefree and carefree."
"It doesn't matter. You should enjoy yourself when you're young."
At this time, Dr. Ali also walked over with a smile, and Xiao Ai followed beside him with her eyes half-closed.
"Doctor, I know you love your grandson very much, but it's not good to spoil him too much."
"Forget it. Anyway, where's Kid? Have you seen him? "
Conan looked around and asked in a low voice. Fangzheng shook his head.
"No, that kid probably doesn't dare to meet me face to face. He's probably hiding somewhere disguised as a staff member on the airship."
Kidd knew that Fangzheng had the ability to see through his disguise, so it was naturally impossible for him to disguise himself as someone Fangzheng knew to court death. It was very likely that he would disguise himself as an NPC like a chef or a maintenance worker and wait in a corner. But this time, Fangzheng was very confident in the security measures he designed. There should be no problem.
Probably.
"Yo, little guys, do you want to go to the sky observation deck? You can see the big gem there."
As expected, at this time, Suzuki Yuen, Lan, and Mira also walked over, and Yuen greeted the members of the Juvenile Detective Group with a smile.
"That's great, the gem!"
As expected, as soon as they heard about the gem, the kids immediately raised their hands and ran towards the three girls. Fangzheng followed behind them speechlessly. Why did this uncle have to show off? Would he die if he didn't show off?
Soon, the group got into the elevator. The cabin captain introduced the airship to everyone. As for Fangzheng, he just stood there speechlessly, not wanting to say anything.
"Fangzheng, weren't you the one who made that thing? Aren't you going to say something? "
At this moment, Mira also extended her hand to nudge Fangzheng and said with a chuckle.
"Not interested."
Fangzheng glanced at the eloquent cabin captain and shook his head helplessly.
"There's a saying in Sun Tzu's Art of War. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you'll win every battle. Know yourself but know yourself, and you'll lose every battle. If you don't know your enemy and yourself, you'll lose every battle …"
"What does that mean?"
"That means … … …."
Fangzheng silently glanced at the smug Jiro Ji.
"You've lost so many times. Don't you know what you're doing?"
Just then, with a "ding", the elevator door slowly opened.
They arrived at the sky observation deck.
(End of chapter)
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