Chapter 176: Chapter 176: Deadly Text Message
To prevent Pisco from killing, Senichi had already considered how to deal with this case.
Several plans had been prepared in advance, waiting to be implemented based on the situation at the scene.
However, whether he could execute his plan depended on one condition: whether Senichi could arrive at the scene before the crime occurred.
If he couldn't, then everything would be in vain. But he couldn't force it because Senichi couldn't predict when the crime would happen.
That's why Senichi was praying for it, as obtaining the reward this time required some "luck."
According to the well-known "Murphy's Law," the more you worry about something, the more likely it is to turn into a bad situation.
So when Senichi answered Conan's call again and heard the information he gathered through eavesdropping, his face couldn't help but darken.
No hope, it's a lost cause. Farewell!
After a series of "lost cause" thoughts, Senichi hung up the phone with a grim expression.
It wasn't because Conan's bugs were discovered. That situation already existed in the original story, even though without Haibara's hair, the bugs had a lower chance of being found. But Gin was too skilled in counter-surveillance, so Senichi didn't hold much hope.
Whether they were discovered or not didn't matter. It was within Senichi's expectations.
What made him gloomy was that the target location was a bit far from the police station where he was...
The hotel where Pisco was located was called the Haido City Hotel, and he planned to assassinate the target during the memorial service.
On the other hand, the Metropolitan Police Department was located in "Kasumi-ga-seki," situated at the southern end of Chiyoda. This area was a gathering place for government agencies and could be considered the political center of Tokyo.
The distance between the two locations by car would take at least twenty-five minutes, taking into account traffic conditions.
And the target was expected to appear around 6 o'clock, with the action taking place around that time. But now it was already 5:55 PM.
Senichi most likely wouldn't make it. Conan was well aware of this situation as well, so after hanging up the phone, he was ready to prevent the crime on his own.
But Senichi didn't hold much hope for this. It was difficult to pinpoint Pisco among so many people.
Even though Senichi had the manga as a reference, it still wasn't a hundred percent certain. However, with the assistance of his superhuman sense of smell, there was still a significant chance.
But there was no need to dwell on it now. The plan couldn't be implemented anymore. Thinking of this, Senichi resolutely decided to use an alternative plan and see if he could arrest the culprit, striking a blow to the Black Organization in a legitimate way.
But whether he could achieve greater results, Senichi had no idea. After all, the opponent was that formidable Gin.
As for the person who was being assassinated, Senichi didn't have much sympathy. After all, the guy was hypocritical on the surface but secretly colluded with the Black Organization. He wasn't a good person.
Most likely, he was being assassinated because both sides were involved in something dirty. Senichi would do his best to save him, but if there was no hope, it wouldn't be a pity.
Not long after Senichi hung up the phone, he quickly set out under the guidance of Officer Megure, and their destination was the Haido City Hotel.
As for the reason for their response, it was naturally because Conan had figured out that the target of the Black Organization's assassination was a politician named Shigehiko Nomiguchi, and had passed on the information to the police.
This guy had recently become the center of attention due to a bribery scandal, and there were many people who wanted him dead. So when the police received Conan's report, they took it seriously.
On the way, Senichi displayed his full driving skills, hoping to save the corrupt politician's dog's life. Although it was solely for the sake of the reward, it was also for the information about the Black Organization that the man had mentioned.
However, it seemed that fate was against him. The ground was covered in snow today, and there were more cars on the road, driving slowly due to safety concerns. They wasted a considerable amount of time on the way.
Even though they had a police siren, and the road was clear all the way, by the time Senichi arrived at the scene, the person was already dead. The banquet hall was in chaos.
Fortunately, Senichi and the other detectives arrived in time as criminal investigators, quickly showing their credentials to calm the guests down and gradually bringing the situation under control.
At the same time, when Senichi and the other detectives appeared in the hall, a certain beautiful woman's eyes flickered, and she raised an eyebrow. She took out her phone, and her fair fingers swiftly tapped on the keyboard, editing a text message and sending it out.
...
On the other side of the text message, Gin, as the recipient, was sitting in a Porsche, smoking a cigarette.
Upon hearing the sound of the text message, Vermouth took out his phone from his pocket and opened the message. After reading its content, a malicious grin spread across his face.
"Vodka, contact Calvados and have him rush to the vicinity of the Hotel to secure a sniper position."
"Alright, boss!" Vodka responded with a sinister smile. "Who is the target?"
"The target is Pisco!"
Gin's cold and ruthless words slowly escaped his lips, causing Vodka to be taken aback.
"Boss!? What's going on?" Vodka's expression changed upon hearing Gin's words. "Isn't Pisco one of our people? What happened?"
"Pisco is destined to be captured. That old fool is useless now," Gin coldly replied. "Eliminate him. We can't let the police get their hands on him."
"I understand. I'll immediately inform Calvados and have him come over," Vodka nodded and took out his phone, preparing to contact Calvados.
"Make sure he arrives within ten minutes. Have him come in the helicopter disguised as a television station!" Gin inhaled the cigarette smoke into his lungs and slowly exhaled. "We're short on time, so it needs to be fast!"
"Boss, isn't it too urgent?" Vodka was surprised by Gin's arrangement. "What exactly happened? that we need to dispatch a helicopter."
"That useless old fool Pisco chose the most inappropriate assassination method."
Gin's tone was icy. "After relying on the organization's power to reach this point, his life of debauchery has ruined him. He didn't even do the most basic intelligence gathering.
I'm afraid the Metropolitan Police Department's 'bloodhound' will soon be targeting Pisco as the murderer, relying on his sensitive nose..."
"Boss, are you referring to that rising star among the detectives?" Vodka understood and said, "His abilities are indeed formidable. If it's him, as you said, Pisco will definitely be caught.
What should we do now, boss?"
"There was a bug installed in our car earlier, indicating that we're being watched. It's likely the mysterious organization that saved the Miyano sisters."
Gin's tone remained cold. "Now Pisco is destined to be exposed. He must die! Also, inform Bourbon to secure Pisco' computer. Everything related to the organization must be destroyed!"
After finishing his words, Gin stepped on the accelerator and sped off in his black Porsche towards the Haido City Hotel.
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