Good people.

Although they were a bunch of outlaws at large, Lupin's gang could barely be considered good people.

Hayashi Yoshiki wasn't sure how much information those guys had on him, but the bits of himself that remained on the surface should have been enough to convince them he wasn't truly a villain.

The death of Gunter von Goldberg II was accompanied by framing Rum.

Plus, concealing the fact that Shinichi Kudo had been transformed into a child and rescuing Sherry were enough to convince them that Hayashi Yoshiki was not aligned with the distillery.

Maybe they even found out about Akemi Miyano being saved.

So, he was either a traitor or a mole.

That's probably how Lupin and his crew would judge him.

But it was still not safe.

When Hayashi Yoshiki left the executive lounge and took the elevator down, the silver elevator panel reflected the faint smile on his face.

—The invisible ore of the Kingdom of Vespania.

Hayashi Yoshiki had some interest in this thing.

Although he had no use for it now, who knew if he might need it later?

Unfortunately, this time he couldn't lay a hand on the invisible ore.

After all, with how much Lupin's gang valued and guarded the ore, and with himself having just exposed to Daisuke Jigen that he knew their plan, if the ore were transferred or stolen, they might suspect him.

Still, that didn't stop Hayashi Yoshiki from wanting to exploit this invisible ore matter.

"Hey, Amuro-san."

Hayashi Yoshiki called Toru Amuro.

"What is it, BOSS?"

"I need you to check on something for me."

"Sure, just say it."

"Help me look into the Cherry Sapphire stolen from the Tohto Bank earlier this afternoon. I want to know its background."

"That thing Lupin stole... okay."

At the Kindaichi Detective Agency, Toru Amuro, sitting before his computer, held his phone between his shoulder and ear, tilting his head, and typed quickly.

Soon, he replied.

"Strange, I can't find any related info online. It seems to be just an ordinary gem."

He sounded surprised, "But wasn't it the thing that the notorious thief announced he'd steal?"

"So it really isn't valuable?"

Hayashi Yoshiki smiled.

"Really...? BOSS, did you figure something out?"

"I'll tell you tomorrow after I get back to the office."

That's exactly the curious answer you wanted, Amuro-san.

Hayashi Yoshiki said with a smile:

"Also, help me check on this Italian idol Emilio's manager, Claudia, and the concert organizer Luciano. Just email me the results later."

"No problem."

Hayashi Yoshiki hung up.

On the 28th floor, he ran into Kogoro Mouri and Juzo Megure with their group, rushing off to search for the missing Emilio. He blended in naturally.

By the way, should he ask Fujiko Mine to help investigate Rum's real name afterward?

"Hey, that guy already knows your entire plan, what now?"

"Plan? All of it?"

"Yes, all of it."

After leaving the executive lounge, while manager Claudia and organizer Luciano were off searching for the missing idol, Daisuke Jigen—the hired bodyguard—swaggered into the employer's room with the universal key card of the Sakuramori Hotel.

Conan naturally followed right behind him.

Because of the kid's presence, Jigen spoke evasively but had probably relayed to Lupin that Hayashi Yoshiki knew their whole plan and about the invisible ore.

That was his guess.

However, on the other end, Lupin yelled, "So who exactly is this 'guy' you keep talking about!?"

"It's Orange!"

"What?!"

"Orange! Orange, and orange liqueur."

Suddenly hearing "orange liqueur," Conan's ears perked up.

But Lupin probably had nothing to do with Gin's group, so he didn't think too deeply about it.

After Hayashi Yoshiki's reminder, Lupin finally caught on.

That troublesome guy named Hayashi Yoshiki...

Where did he find out about the plan?

Frustrated, he slapped his face.

"So, do we need to adjust your plan?"

"At this point, what can be adjusted? We just have to take it step by step... but it should be fine."

"Then I don't know about you—just don't come crying when things go wrong."

"Uh—"

"What's wrong?"

"One trouble after another... I gotta hang up now."

Jigen quickly heard Lupin's footsteps running away, and then the call ended.

In an inconspicuous closed repair shop in Mihama Town, Lupin saw through the security cameras that the three self-proclaimed Boy Detectives were peeking inside, whispering excitedly about their plan.

He clicked his tongue and hurried to hide.

Meanwhile, Jigen put away his phone and took out two small iron rods to start scanning—

Invisible ore can't be found with normal detectors, so this ancient "magic wand" method was the only way.

But they found nothing.

"By the way, you said Lupin's plan was all seen through, right? Who's the 'guy' you meant?"

"You ask a lot of questions."

Jigen snorted.

But as if amused, he grinned at the kid:

"But you better work hard and not stay in the dark forever, Detective."

"Huh?"

Hearing that suggestive remark, Conan's brain suddenly clicked, and his expression grew confident:

"Orange liqueur means Cointreau, right?"

"…What, so you knew all along?"

"Dad! Tell me more about Cointreau!"

"Keep dreaming, then go ask that troublesome guy about our plan again."

"No way, Dad!"

"I said, don't call me dad!!"

Conan smiled on the surface, pestering Jigen, but inwardly couldn't help wondering:

Brother Yoshiki already knows their whole plan? What the heck?

Conan had just found some evidence in Emilio's room and felt proud of getting ahead of Hayashi Yoshiki—only to suddenly hear Jigen casually say Hayashi Yoshiki had already seen through everything.

Even cheating has its limits!