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Also, none of these fakes have been replaced with the corresponding props. Has the old man been discovered too?

At this moment, Kuroba Kaito carefully analyzed the situation and realized that things were overwhelmingly unfavorable.

Based on his observation and analysis of the Black Pearl, he confirmed that the props originally planned could not be switched out with the Black Pearl. This meant he was sure that the old man had failed to replace the props, and it even indicated that the current situation had become very dangerous.

In the past, the old man would always help him perform magic tricks from a safe location. But this time, things were different.

It was obvious that the old man's situation was far more dangerous than he had imagined.

If he continued to act as he pleased, the old man would probably be caught.

Whether it was about the location of the Black Pearl or the old man's safety, everything was entangled together.

Kuroba Kaito could only give a few helpless smiles.

He was really troubled facing someone who had no scruples and simply threw the heirloom into a pile of fake and genuine pearls just to play with him.

In the past, he was always calculating other people's thoughts and had even calculated that people would never allow their belongings to fall into someone else's hands, which gave him the chance to steal.

But now, having run into Sonoko's parents, they really started playing with him without the slightest hesitation.

Although Kuroba Kaito knew there might be tricks involved, and those two people might know exactly who had the real one, so what?

When Mrs. Suzuki threw the heirloom into the hands of a random person, Kuroba Kaito was already completely defeated.

There were so many guests here that he had no way of figuring out whose black pearl was the real Dark Star, especially when so many of the pearls were genuine.

So now, should he just think about retreating?

At this moment, Kuroba Kaito no longer had any intention of contending with Mrs. Suzuki.

Especially since his assistant Konosuke Jii, was still in an unsafe environment, he could not recklessly push forward like before.

And Kuroba Kaito could clearly feel that the police were not joking around with him this time.

The atmosphere was different.

In the past, the police had always been chasing after him, so both the police and Inspector Nakamori had that stubborn temper that refused to admit defeat.

But this time, it was clearly different. Their temperament treated him as a true enemy. Even Inspector Nakamori, whom he had just met, wore a serious expression that was unlike his usual self.

Kuroba Kaito was a smart man who knew how to judge a situation. That was how he had been able to read the psychology of the police and his targets so many times, which led to his repeated successes.

Whenever things went beyond the limit, he knew that he needed to restrain himself. Otherwise, things would easily spiral out of control.

As for the police's current state, if he continued with his activities for the time being, the police would remain in this tense condition, and the next time he made a move, they would be ready.

Perhaps when that time came, he might even be faced with an officer who would shoot without hesitation.

Because of this, Kuroba Kaito would often cool down his activities.

He knew that as long as he was just a playful thief, the police would be happy to play along. But once he crossed a certain line and was labeled as dangerous, there would be no more playing.

So, did my actions this time cross the line of what the police can tolerate?

Then Kuroba Kaito was stunned for a moment and thought of one possibility.

Could it be that Mrs. Suzuki and Mr. Suzuki have thrown the police into chaos?

He slapped his forehead and finally understood what kind of trouble this little preview had brought him.

He tasted a hint of bitterness in his mouth.

No wonder Mrs. Suzuki acted so ruthlessly this time. She had intended to corner me from the start.

But Mrs. Suzuki would never intentionally go so far as to force the police. Once something like that happens for the first time, it cannot be repeated a second time. So, did Mrs. Suzuki back down?

Kuroba Kaito thought about it. It seemed there were only these two options.

In this situation, it seemed that Mrs. Suzuki chose to compromise instead of being stubborn. But once she chose to compromise, she set a trap for the police.

If Mrs. Suzuki compromised, there was no doubt that the Suzuki conglomerate would become a laughingstock. But wasn't that ridicule also mocking the police?

This behavior was simply saying that the police are useless, so she compromised with a thief. This was like slapping the police in the face.

No wonder the police atmosphere felt so completely different this time.

At this moment, Kuroba Kaito felt a chill run down his back.

Because now he completely understood what Mrs. Suzuki was doing. She intended to hand him over completely.

Old man, it's dangerous over there!

Kuroba Kaito reacted instantly and immediately took action.

This plan could no longer continue. Jii would definitely choose to rescue us. Otherwise, given the police's attitude this time, they might take things very seriously.

Thinking of this, Kuroba Kaito immediately threw several smoke bombs he carried with him into the crowd.

"Bang!!!"

In an instant, thick smoke erupted within the crowd, plunging the entire venue into temporary chaos.

"Oh hoo! Looks like it's about to start."

Chika, who was also caught in the smoke, felt no pressure at all. Instead, she showed a trace of excitement.

"Maybe he couldn't help it."

Ren was not very surprised by Kaito Kid's sudden move.

"He realized that this banquet completely exposed his plan and was a trap to capture him. He realized that if he didn't give up, the desperate situation he would face next would be something he couldn't endure, so he chose to retreat."

Knowing when to advance and retreat, Kaito Kid is, in a sense, a more advanced version of Kudo Shinichi.

Ren understood Kuroba Kaito. This person was different from the stubborn Kudo Shinichi.

He was flexible instead of being stubborn and fixated on one thing.

Knowing that something is impossible, this person would truly retreat.

But would Kuroba Kaito's assistant be able to escape so easily?

Ren took out the maple leaf gold coin, flicked it lightly, and when it landed back in his palm, the engraved side was facing up.

"He was lucky. It seems he escaped."

(To be continued.)

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