Crossing the border of California, we are here in Texas, on an unknown wilderness road.
The road was full of potholes and it had rained just last night, so it was not easy to walk along the way.
The two sides are even more overgrown with weeds. At this time, the sky is high and the sky is bright, and occasionally you can see a few small insects scurrying around among them.
Quiet, desolate.
Along with some fresh fragrance after the rain.
It is a true portrayal of this wilderness road.
pity!
Conan and the others did not want to enjoy such beautiful scenery.
Since last night, stumbling and groping in the dark along the way, they have come a long way.
"Whoosh, whoosh~"
Dr. Ali gasped.
He was already fat, and the hardships along the way and his life on the run were really difficult for him.
Dr. A Li only felt like his whole body was rusty!
My arms and legs feel as heavy as lead. Ah, I really want to lie down and have a good sleep. If conditions permit, it would be even better if I could take a bath and drink a cup of hot tea.
However, these things were easy in the past.
It is really too difficult for them now. It is not even certain when they can find a place to stay on this endless road.
Are they going to sleep on the street again tonight?!
This is really difficult.
You must know that they could sleep in the car last night, but now they have lost their car in order to escape for their lives.
"Shinichi..."
Dr. Ali muttered, asking for help from Conan who was following behind him.
"Doctor, hold on, just hold on and you'll be fine."
"I saw the road sign before, there should be someone there soon!"
Conan's voice is a little hoarse.
However, when he was on the road before, he had seen the road signs on the roadside.
If all goes well, they should be able to meet someone soon, and with a little luck, maybe find a place to stay and have a hot meal.
"I hope so!"
Dr. Ali didn't say it out loud, he just thought in his heart.
He was exhausted.
He didn't even have the strength to speak.
Dr. Ali felt that his big belly was about to disappear, and this was all thanks to this narrow escape.
In fact, regarding the situation they faced after escaping this time.
Before escaping from Zabo's military base, Dr. Ari had a plan with Conan.
To be honest, although it is very miserable now, it is not actually a desperate situation. After all, after all, Zabo has not been captured yet.
The importance of "Hyde's formula" is self-evident.
However, Zabo, who has a pathological pursuit of this potion, will never allow Dr. Ali and the others to escape control.
In particular, Haihara Ai also used those defective Hyde potions to unlock part of the potion formula to a limited extent.
This is absolutely intolerable to Zabo, and he will never allow his own formula to fall into the hands of others.
Therefore, there is no possibility of reconciliation between them.
Conan knew this very well, which was why they had to leave.
This is a dead end.
Unless Conan and the others let Zabo control them for life, once they are out of control, Zabo will have only one option, and that is to kill!!
Now, Dr. Ali has run away with his people, which is extremely humiliating for Zabo.
Mr. Hyde is tyrannical, while Dr. Zabo is arrogant, and he will never let Dr. Ali go.
even……
Because they left in a hurry, they didn't have time to sort out some details in the laboratory.
Based on Zabo's wisdom, it is very likely that he has now figured out who actually completed the complete pharmaceutical formula in Hyde's formula for him.
In fact, it was not Dr. Ari, but the little girl behind him, Haibara Ai.
A little girl who looks as old as Haiyuan Ai actually solved Zabo's Hyde formula to a limited extent.
This kind of thing... is shocking enough!
However, for the conceited and controlling Dr. Zabo, a genius like Haibara Ai would never be allowed to let go.
Either capture him or kill him!
There is no third option for such a vicious villain.
"..."
Conan was silent all the way.
His brain was running rapidly, thinking about the next countermeasures.
Because he knew that even if Zabo didn't catch them personally, a large number of mercenaries must be chasing them behind them.
These guys, who are like mad dogs, are getting orders to capture them and take them back.
Although, there is a god in the team now.
But……
Maybe it's because of the different camps. The bloody red name is really eye-catching to Conan.
And, most importantly.
Even though those who were chasing them were desperadoes, Conan still didn't want to kill anyone.
Conan didn't see the scene where Frogzi took action at the Zabo military base, but he could see it through Dr. Agasa's description.
Conan was still frightened.
He could not imagine at all that this little girl was wearing a frog-like hat and had an innocent and cute face, as if she was on an outing.
How did he kill the enemy with a smile on his face, and it was an extremely cruel way of death.
How terrible!!
This directly leads to Conan not getting close to Frogzi now, and the one who follows Frogzi all the time is Haibara Ai.
However, a certain god didn't care.
However, it was precisely because he didn’t want to kill anyone, and he didn’t want those desperadoes who were chasing after him to be killed by the cruel god.
Conan can be regarded as risking his life.
More than thirty hours in total.
Unless they can't hold on any longer, they will find some remote places to stop and rest.
Dr. Agasa and Conan took turns driving.
I didn't let go of the accelerator under my feet all the way, and ran out as fast as I could.
They rushed all the way from California to Texas for more than 2,000 kilometers. On the uninhabited wilderness road, their speed never dropped below 100 kilometers per hour.
Under such high-intensity driving.
The only good thing is that the car they chose still has some spare gasoline.
This supported their momentum of rushing forward with all their might!!
It can be said that this is a blessing among misfortunes.
However!
This kind of luck was completely used up just last night.
The car they had gone through so much trouble to get from the base was finally destroyed by them.
Just last night in the middle of the night, when it was still raining, the car broke down.
As he looked, he could see no human beings in front or behind on the uninhabited wilderness road, and there were mercenaries who might be chasing him from behind.
There was no time to repair the car.
no way!
Dr. A Li and the others could only switch from driving to walking and continue their escape journey.
However.
It was fine when there were cars before, they could speed forward.
But now that they are all walking, if they were to walk on the main road, wouldn't they become easy targets for the mercenaries chasing after them?
They had no choice but to walk through some difficult areas with overgrown vegetation. At least, it would be somewhat sheltered.
But this is really difficult for Dr. Ali. Considering his size, he has now entered hell mode.
Holding on and gritting his teeth, Dr. Ali finally saw the light of day.
When I raised my head, I felt my eyes light up, and then I felt dizzy.
"ah!!"
Dr. A Li's body swayed.
Snap!!
The whole person fell down.
"PhD!"
"Doctor, are you okay!!"
"Dr. Agasa!"
Conan and Haihara Ai hurried up to check, but they were frightened.
Dr. A Li's body is already bloated, so he must not get into trouble during such high-intensity exercise along the way.
"Huh~"
"Xinyi, Xiaoai!!"
"It's really, really impossible!"
My throat was so dry that it was about to burst into flames. Every time I spoke a word, it felt like a knife was poking at my vocal cords. It hurt like hell.
Dr. A Li couldn't care about anything else at this time.
His fat body was lying on the grass, covered in mud. When had he ever suffered this?
He is a doctor, okay, he is an outstanding talent.
This, this...
Why is this not as good as eating and drinking somewhere in Zabo?!
Of course, even though he is so mentally complaining now, Dr. Ali also knows that Zabo is a lunatic.
If you stay in a place like that, you might be eaten alive by Zabo at some point.
"We can't go on like this. The doctor's body can't bear it."
"Think of a way, or let's take a break. Actually..."
"Those people can't do anything if they catch up."
After Haibara Ai briefly checked Dr. Ali's body, she told Conan that this would not work.
At the very least, Dr. Ali really can't hold on any longer.
Moreover, there is no way for them to keep running like this. Can they still keep running down?!
"I-I know!!"
Conan hesitated and nodded.
To be honest, he was also tired.
Although his physical strength is indeed stronger than Dr. Ali.
However, the tense nerves along the way also made him feel like he was almost out of breath.
There are some fast food products in the car, probably for the mercenaries when they go out.
However, Conan and the others' consumption is simply not enough, and now they don't even have a car.
The body's functions have gradually begun to deteriorate.
It consumes a lot of physical energy, but there is no appropriate energy to replenish it.
If this continues, some of them will have to die on the way to escape.
no!
We have to think of a way!
Conan frowned and his brain began to spin rapidly.
"Look, there are little bugs!!"
A certain frog screamed happily.
"Why!!"
Hui Yuan Ai responded promptly.
"..."
Well, it seems that these two are not tired.
Conan thought a little tiredly
After all, these two were riding in a car, so they didn't suffer much.
When Haibara Ai fell asleep, she asked Dr. Ali to carry her all the way, and then she got into the car.
Therefore, Xiao Ai's condition is relatively better.
And Shibuya Suwako...
This guy is not human at all. As a god, he doesn't even know if he can feel tired.
The most important thing is!
Watching her look left and right along the way, even a bug in the grass could steal her attention.
It was a lot of fun, and there was no awareness that they were running for their lives.
And the reality is exactly the same.
For Suwako Kazuya, that was the most novel experience.
Escape?
What is that?
This is clearly a trip full of happiness!!
…
"PhD!"
Taking a deep breath, Conan sat down on the ground and took the time to rest and adjust his strength.
Open the redemption list in the store.
"Should we... exchange the car?"
"That Beetle?!"
Then his eyes were fixed on Dr. A Li's Beetle.
Conan looked confused.
There is no doubt about the importance of [Black Jade], but it always feels unworthy to be used in a place like this.
After all, they only have this little [Black Jade] on hand. Now that it’s all used up, what will they do if they need to use it later?
The key is!
The source of [Black Jade] is not stable.
So far, Conan has counted the [Black Jade] they have harvested.
After daily life in the base, they can obtain very little, and the basic source comes from some new-faced mercenaries.
However, this requires Conan to run around.
The slightly more rewarding thing is that every time Dr. Ali risks his life to fool Zabo.
Dr. Agasa and Haibara Ai can both obtain [Black Jade] from Zabo due to the situation related to Hyde's formula.
As for the biggest harvest in their hands.
Of course, it was the part where they broke through numerous blockades, played hide and seek along the way, and successfully escaped from the military base.
It was really a life and death crisis, and when they were caught and absolutely certain to die, they harvested a lot of [Black Jade].
But, that’s all.
There are definitely not as many [Red Gem] as Kazuya Suwako does directly.
Of course, taking action directly also means that it is more dangerous, such as the killer Eli who was killed directly and then counter-killed!!
Again, Conan is extremely resistant to killing and counter-killing!!
He just can't stand this, what can he do?!
Therefore, before there is a stable source of [Black Jade], Conan doesn't want to touch his current savings.
"this……"
Hearing Conan's inquiry, Dr. Ali also hesitated.
Of course he is also aware of the current situation.
Haibara and Gakuya Suwako don't need to worry, at least they can hold on for a while.
But both his and Shinichi's physical strength were approaching their limits.
Especially when there are pursuers behind them, it is impossible for them to outrun the car just by walking on two legs.
Looking at it this way, exchanging cars seems to be the best option.
But the problem came again.
A few of them are now undercover and don't even have any proof of identity.
Shouldn't the most important thing about their [Black Jade] be to give them an identity first?!
Now just exchange for a Beetle...
Although Dr. Ali actually misses his car, it’s just not worth it!!
"PhD!"
"Kudo!!"
Just when Conan and Dr. Ari were entangled.
Haiyuan Ai spoke like an angel.
"Small town!"
“There’s a town not far away!”
This was the accurate news she got from Shiya Suwako.
God-sama’s feelings are unmistakable.
"Yes!"
"I feel the scent of humanity."
Frogzi said casually.
"What?"
Conan's eyes lit up.
If you haven’t come yet, please ask in detail.
Next to him, he saw Dr. Ali, who was tired and dizzy just a second ago, and he jumped up with a whoosh of lightning speed.
"Uh, doctor!!"
"Aren't we going to take a break again?!"
Conan looked at Dr. Ali with a confused face, who regained his energy.
"No!!"
"I feel like hope is right around the corner."
Dr. A Li and Haihara Ai left with Frogzi.
"..."
Conan, who stayed where he was, was a little confused!
Hey, hey, isn’t it? The gods can speak so easily?!
When Conan came to his senses, Dr. Ali and the others were gone.
"Ahhhhh?!"
"Wait for me!"
In this way, Conan and his party walked forward for more than ten minutes.