[How is this possible? Logically, the Night Baron shouldn't appear.]
Conan stared at the Night Baron in shock. According to his reasoning, in this situation, it was impossible for the Night Baron to fall into the trap. They were on a bridge; if the police blocked both ends, he would have no escape.
"Night Baron, don't move," Miwako Sato drew her gun abruptly and said in a cold voice.
Heiji looked at the person impersonating him; the voice was a little familiar.
"Are you the beautiful lady officer?"
"Hmph, last time you got away by luck, this time I won't let you escape again." Miwako Sato took off her mask, revealing her heroic and charming face.
"So it really is the lady officer. To be admired by you is the greatest honor that can be bestowed upon a gentleman. Allow me to present my highest respects."
Heiji, standing on the railing, gave Miwako Sato a perfectly executed Western gentleman's bow.
"Night Baron, I didn't expect you to actually fall for the trap. Hand over the maple leaf gold coins and that will save you a lot of charges!" Inspector Megure suddenly shouted.
Heiji shook his head and looked at Inspector Megure with disinterest: "A beautiful woman under the moon, what an elegant scene, and you have completely ruined it with your shout."
With a flick of his red-gloved fingers, a maple leaf gold coin suddenly appeared between them. His voice instantly became mysterious and distant.
"Who, after catching a criminal, announces it endlessly on television, as if they were afraid no one would see it? With just a little thought, it's clear that you wanted me to see it to lure me in. You don't even have to think to know that such a simple and stupid trap could only have been devised by the top brass of the Police Department."
"If you knew it was a trap, why did you come?" Inspector Megure asked, perplexed.
[Do you think I want to come? I have no choice, all for that measly reward.]
Heiji cursed the system in his mind, but showed no change in his expression: "As I said, being a gentleman of the night, I wouldn't keep you waiting long. Besides, making a beautiful lady officer wait is not befitting of a gentleman."
"You are not a gentleman at all. A gentleman does not engage in theft and misdeeds," Miwako Sato said coldly.
"Theft and misdeeds?"
The corner of Heiji's lips twitched.
"If you are truly a gentleman, then hand over the maple leaf gold coins. I will make sure to ask for clemency for you before the judge," Miwako Sato suddenly said in a soft voice, a tone as sweet as a spring breeze caressing the heart.
Inspector Megure, Takagi, and the others' eyes widened, looking at Miwako Sato in amazement, thinking: Does Miwako (Officer Sato) have such a tender side?
Ever since Miwako Sato joined the Police Department, she had always been resolute and efficient, without any kind of scandal. Although she didn't get too close to the male officers during cases, the impression she gave was that of being like a boy.
Seeing her suddenly so tender had really surprised them.
The scene fell silent for a moment.
[What an incredible police officer.]
Conan looked at Miwako Sato in astonishment. This was an exclusively female and completely unexpected psychological attack: first, a severe criticism, and the next instant, a switch to a persuasion full of tenderness. A normal person would easily break down in an instant.
"You're right, I shouldn't act like this."
Heiji suddenly jumped from the railing, but not towards the inside of the bridge, but towards the narrow outer safety strip, facing the sea...
"I am a speck of dust in society, no one notices me, no one cares about me, I am even despised. I am always crouched in some corner, observing the bright light that emanates from others. I am not resigned. I also want to live in the spotlight, I also want to be the center of attention. That's why I became the Night Baron. The blood-red baron is the most dazzling light in the darkness."
"But, haven't you thought that this kind of life will make you lose your true friends? I'm sure there must be friends who care about you silently. And I am very willing to be your friend, if you want," Miwako Sato said tenderly.
"Is it possible? You are so beautiful, like a star in the darkness, unattainable for a speck of dust."
The Night Baron's voice had a touch of sadness, and even concealed a trace of deep self-pity at the bottom of his tone.
Inspector Megure, with a serious face, waved his hand, signaling the other officers not to move: It seems Miwako has reached his heart.
"A star? When I was ten, my father died arresting a criminal. At that time, I hated him a lot, I hated why he went to save that criminal. Yes, he was hit by a car for saving a guilty person. But... then I understood. My father did it to save that person. The police not only fight crime, but also rescue from crime. Can you... understand me?"
Plop!!!
Two drops of water fell to the ground.
Was it raining?
No!
Miwako Sato was bathed in tears.
[Good chance.]
Seeing that the Night Baron seemed to have been moved, Conan abruptly opened his tranquilizer dart watch, intending to put him to sleep. However... there were no darts left.
[Damn it, I used the tranquilizer dart on Uncle.]
"Miss Officer, may I hug you?" the Night Baron suddenly asked.
There was a commotion among the surrounding police officers, and a look of displeasure appeared in their eyes.
Miwako Sato was the flower of the Police Department, they all secretly desired her. This criminal, who didn't know his place, dared to make such a rude request.
"Don't move, it seems Miwako has softened the Night Baron," Inspector Megure glared at that group of police officers and snapped at them in a low voice.
Miwako Sato froze for a moment, a hint of hesitation arose in her heart. She had never been so close to a man.
[From the Night Baron's tone, it seems he already intends to surrender. I'll take the risk.]
Gathering some courage, she moved her long legs and, with a little shyness in her heart, she approached the Night Baron. In front of him, she holstered her pistol: "From now on, I will be your friend. You will no longer be alone."
After speaking, she spread her arms and hugged the Night Baron.
CRACK!!!!!!!!!!
CRACK!!!!!!
The hearts of the surrounding police officers broke. The goddess had been embraced by a criminal.