Chương 248: Chapter 248: Behind the Scenes
"Mmm... what you said makes sense."
In a hidden corner of the room, hearing Senichi's words, Conan nodded in agreement. "Indeed, if uncle Mouri wouldn't have the chance to enter his sleep mode every time you're present and have any opportunities to perform. It could easily arouse suspicion."
"Exactly, then it's settled." Senichi looked at Conan, who nodded in agreement, and couldn't help but smile. "Let Detective Mouri take the spotlight this time."
"He'll probably be quite pleased, having overshadowed you for once," Conan said, envisioning Detective Kogoro Mouri's smug expression, and couldn't help complaining.
"That's a minor matter. It doesn't matter much," Senichi waved his hand, adopting a nonchalant expression.
Compared to the potential risk of being discovered, letting Detective Mouri boast a little was inconsequential. It wouldn't cost Senichi much.
The reason Senichi consulted Conan was to have Detective "Sleeping Kogoro" appear and solve the case this time, rather than him.
Lately, whenever he was present, Detective Mouri hardly had any chances to participate. This was becoming a bit problematic.
Over time, observant individuals might notice this pattern.
Senichi needed to be cautious in this matter; otherwise, if someone picked up on even a slight clue, they might start pulling at threads and unraveling the whole situation.
This wasn't just wild speculation. Senichi vividly remembered that Vermouth had once disguised herself to infiltrate the Metropolitan Police Department and stole case files related to Detective Mouri for investigation.
This was something he needed to guard against.
Although Vermouth's main objective at the time was to acquire information about the new cases Detective Mouri was handling.
But Senichi didn't want to risk being inadvertently exposed. If someone caught wind of this, he might have no recourse.
After all, among the case files Kogoro Mouri had worked on, Senichi's involvement was quite noticeable. Moreover, he wasn't just a bystander like the other police officers.
In cases where Senichi participated, he often identified the culprits, and Detective Mouri merely played a minor role.
Senichi couldn't guarantee that neither the Black Organization nor the Red team guys with sharp enough wits to not notice any clues. Instead of relying on luck and hoping others wouldn't discover anything, it was wiser for him to be prepared and seal any potential vulnerabilities.
Senichi didn't want to suddenly find himself under suspicion one day. He was determined to operate discreetly, keeping a low profile.
As long as he wasn't exposed, given his current situation, there shouldn't be any issues.
A rising star in the police force, a bestselling author in the public eye, a favored son-in-law of a conglomerate.
Such a public figure with strong backing from the authorities, corporations, and the masses, and is completely oblivious to the organization's existence, might pose a slight challenge if encountered, but it wouldn't be easy to act against him.
Because the risk doesn't equate to the reward. The reason the organization has managed to endure for so long is all about playing it safe.
Even if he has a keen sense of smell and encounters a troublesome individual, their best course of action is to exercise caution. Killing Senichi would undoubtedly draw widespread attention, and it's not worth the trouble.
Furthermore, with Senichi arresting Scorpion, his combat capabilities are likely to make them even more cautious.
Dealing with such a formidable individual, and you botched an assassination attempt, wouldn't that be inviting trouble?
Take Detective Kogoro Mouri, who is heavily involved with the Black Organization. He's also a troublesome character in their eyes. The organization only considered assassination because they believed Mouri might possess knowledge of their secrets.
In the end, Conan managed to fool them, and the organization backed off.
This reveals the organization's stance. They prefer to avoid killing those who are unaware of their existence, as it would only lead to more complications.
After all, having too many unsolved cases is also a nuisance.
Murder is the most foolish and risky solution.
Of course, if someone becomes aware of the organization's existence, then there's no ambiguity. The organization would thoroughly trace their every move, gradually tighten its grip, and erase all traces of their involvement.
So, it's not that Senichi has "paranoia," but rather the situation is genuinely worth his attention.
It's about whether he can continue to operate covertly in the shadows, orchestrating things from behind the scenes, or if he'll have to step into the arena and fight openly, risking it all.
Between these two choices, isn't the answer obvious? Naturally, he would choose the former!
As for the part about having Conan use the "Explosive Satellite Kick" to attack the organization's helicopter. Senichi prefers to remain behind the scenes, enjoying a cup of tea elegantly while toying with enemies as if applauding in amusement.
That's called having style!
As for rewards, Senichi isn't particularly concerned.
For this case, the maximum reward is around two or three hundred Fate Points. Whether he personally takes action or lets Detective Mouri step in, the rewards are the same. So, there's really nothing to regret.
Moreover, it can also obscure the line of sight, mix up any clues that might be detected and used, and close any gaps.
In addition to dealing with potential crises, having Kogoro Mouri solve the case this time can also address Shizuka Hattori's probing, killing two birds with one stone.
After all, the other side's intention is to see if Kogoro Mouri is reliable.
Since Senichi needs Kogoro Mouri to take the spotlight, fulfilling the other side's request in passing is not a big deal.
However, Mouri Kogoro's flirtatious behavior in the early stages is a bit troublesome. Senichi and Conan have to come up with a "high-class" reason for Mouri Kogoro's middle-aged playboy antics to help smooth things over.
This feeling of being a behind-the-scenes puppeteer manipulating everything and deceiving reality is quite nice, somewhat reminiscent of the "Lord of the Mysteries."
No wonder Conan has become more and more proficient with shooting needles in the later stages. Could he be addicted?
Emmm...
Bringing the topic back, after the two roughly discussed the matter, they returned to the living room.
Meanwhile, after comforting Mrs. Shibata, Sango Yokomizo walked over to the others and asked, "By the way, did you notice anything unusual when you first entered the room?"
"Unusual?" Kogoro Mouri stroked his chin and pondered, "Everything seemed normal. The TV was still playing a show..."
"What!? The TV was on?! But it was off when we came in!!" Sango Yokomizo exclaimed in astonishment.
"I'm sorry... It was just too noisy at the time... and we had just discovered the body. In that situation, things were a bit chaotic, so I turned it off..."
Kogoro Mouri explained guiltily, "I thought he was just watching TV while eating..."
"My husband was probably watching 'Kenyuden.' He really likes that samurai show and watches it faithfully every Sunday at 8 o'clock. He even records it." Mrs. Shibata interjected.
Upon hearing this, Senichi glanced at a nearby cabinet and indeed noticed a stack of videotapes related to "Kenyuden."
However, he quickly noticed a discrepancy among them.
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