On the other side, just as Kudo Shinichi and Ran were having their date at the rooftop restaurant, Senichi was also carrying out his final actions.
Whether he could obtain a massive wave of rewards depended on this last effort.
Long before their date began, he had already arrived at the hotel as Kudo Shinichi's backup, bringing his shrunken clothes and also serving as a precaution against unexpected incidents.
However, all of this was just an excuse Senichi used to accompany Conan as his backup. Being a nanny was just a side role; the real motivation was the rewards.
In the main storyline of this case, he had already prevented two incidents in succession and was currently stopping the third one. The feeling of holding all the cards was indeed enjoyable.
And thinking about the substantial reward waiting for him made him even happier.
Of course, having such a significant advantage didn't justify arrogance. To avoid any accidents, he had thoroughly investigated the target in advance.
The boss of the gaming company had a dedicated elevator in this building, and with these two conditions, even if Senichi didn't know what the person looked like in reality, he could accurately pinpoint the target.
Because it was their company's anniversary celebration today, the company was bustling with people from all walks of life. This also provided Senichi with the opportunity to sneak in.
However, when I say sneak in, Senichi was just strolling outside the floor where the party was being held.
As he waited, just as the party was about to begin, he spotted the target he was looking for.
"What? President, aren't you going to participate in the company's 20th-anniversary celebration?"
"Well, I'm not feeling very well..."
He saw a middle-aged man with a big belly surrounded by others, smiling and speaking to three people behind him.
"Please convey to everyone that I hope they will continue to work hard for the company."
Hearing their conversation, Senichi, who was constantly aware of his surroundings, quickly confirmed the identities of the group.
There were four people in total. The president's identity was determined through their conversation and his prominent position. As for the other three, suspected culprits, it sounded difficult but in reality, it was not challenging at all.
Well... mainly, it's about their looks.
After all, a man who can hook up with the president's daughter can't possibly be old and ugly.
Fortunately, among these three people, two of them are just ordinary-looking middle-aged men, and only one of them is exceptionally young and handsome.
Well, but compared to Senichi, he's still a tiny bit inferior.
Ahem, enough chit chat. As the four of them approach the elevator, Senichi immediately takes action.
He pretended to be on a phone call and started his act.
Senichi intentionally walks fast and urgently, as if not paying attention to what's ahead, passing through the group of four.
However, right when he's about to pass the young man, Senichi purposely bumps into him with half of his body.
This is not only to make the subsequent developments look reasonable but also a form of insurance.
It's insurance to personally confirm the target.
Even though he knows the plot, the accuracy of the necessary information is crucial. Otherwise, even if he knows the future, there will be a day when things go wrong.
If, by any chance, he causes a misunderstanding and falsely accuses the wrong person, not only will it be embarrassing, but the system might deduct rewards for logical inconsistencies. Senichi doesn't want to see that happen.
He always remembers that if he wants to use information from the future, he needs to create a logical path; otherwise, the system will have to compensate for those loopholes using fate's favor. Senichi doesn't want to try that.
So, the necessary probing is essential.
But luckily, Senichi is no longer a rookie; facing these small situations is a breeze for him.
Although the stealing skill he just acquired isn't considered high, Senichi isn't using it for theft. He's just using the technique to extend his arm to the other person's chest during the collision to confirm the presence of a gun.
Yes, this plan to discover the criminal was inspired by a previous case where Hattori Heiji collided with a criminal and realized the presence of a gun afterward.
However, unlike Hattori Heiji's accidental collision, Senichi deliberately bumped into him.
Therefore, in practice, it's still somewhat challenging, mainly due to the many factors to consider.
After all, there are many left-handed people who are also ambidextrous with their belongings. They usually place items in their non-dominant hand's side for easy access.
He couldn't remember which hand this guy favored, and he wasn't sure if the person would keep the gun on that side.
If the person had the gun on the other side and he bumped into him, not feeling the gun, it would be awkward. Would he have to bump into him again?
So he chose the right moment and, at the instant of the collision, his arm touched the man's entire chest, confirming both sides.
The part of his arm that felt a steel touch confirmed that the person's gun was on the left side of his chest!
"Sorry, sorry." Senichi immediately apologized as if he were a normal passerby.
"Be a little more careful when walking," the handsome man stumbled slightly from the collision but showed his elegance as he reminded Senichi before continuing forward.
"Wait!"
While the man wanted to leave, Senichi directly held onto his shoulder.
"What's the matter? Do you need something?" The young man looked at Senichi with curiosity, and the three others nearby also stopped in their tracks.
Putting his phone back in his pocket, Senichi smiled at the four of them and then took out his police officer's badge. "Don't misunderstand; I'm not a suspicious person."
"Police Officer? So, do you have something to discuss?" The gaze of the man who was bumped by Senichi changed for a moment but then calmed down and asked with a smile.
"Of course, otherwise, I wouldn't have stopped you."
Senichi smiled at him, then turned serious and said, "Sir, could you please take out what's in your pocket and show it to me?"
Hearing this, the handsome man's expression changed, and he immediately refused,
"What are you talking about? Why should I follow such a strange order from you?
Even if you're a police officer, you can't search people so casually, can you?"
"It seems my wording made you panic."
Senichi stared at him playfully, "I know an excellent high school detective who can detect if someone is carrying a gun during a moment of collision.
Do you think I, as a Criminal investigator, wouldn't notice that you're carrying a handgun?"
As Senichi's words fell, the people present all had a change in their expressions, and the young man's expression turned particularly fierce.
The man, who already had a bad premonition from Senichi's words, immediately reached for his gun, intending to shoot the president standing behind him, driven by desperation.
But he wasn't the only one prepared; Senichi, who anticipated he might act desperately, also took action the moment he reached for the gun!
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