The FBI agents, led by James Blake, were shocked and speechless when they saw the woman in the box.
This is Belmode, no doubt about it.
Even though these people have never seen the true face of Belmode with their own eyes, they have still seen the female star Chrissy Wynyard on the poster.
"This is……"
An FBI agent murmured, and everyone was a little distracted.
It was James who reacted first and quickly asked his men to check whether there was a bomb in the box, then rewrapped the box and took it to Judy's ward upstairs.
Soon, the box was checked inside and out, and no bomb was found, not even on Belmode.
Several people repacked the box, pretended to be porters, and worked together to carry it up to the hospital building.
This scene was seen by Qin Zhibo in the Ford car not far away.
Everything went as planned, and the FBI accepted this special express delivery.
This was his deal with Belmode.
Back to last night, Qin Zhibo took on the identity of "Michael" and negotiated a deal with Bellmode.
"What deal?" Belmod asked warily.
"It's simple. I need you to give me something of yours."
"One of my things? What is it?"
Belmode could not imagine that he had something that could be coveted by the organization's boss' cronies.
Wealth? Fame? Women? These are definitely impossible, too cliché.
status?
This is very possible, but if his boss's confidant wants to go further, he can only...
Just as Belmode was guessing in confusion, Michael said a noun.
"I want your piece of Panestre."
"..."
Belmod frowned slightly in confusion, but still asked: "What is this?"
"A fragment made of black rock with a dark green fluorescent substance on it." Qin Zhibo described the fragment of Panest that he once obtained at Mr. Clock.
However, Belmod's expression was still a little confused, and he asked puzzledly: "I don't understand what you are talking about, is it a kind of gem?"
Qin Zhibo was not surprised that Belmode had such a reaction.
Because Mr. Clock’s information was that the boss of the organization secretly gave the fragment to the woman he loved, and she didn’t even realize it.
Qin Zhibo continued to remind, "This fragment was given to you by 'that adult'. Although you don't know it, it must be in your hands now."
"You don't want to see that kid named Conan executed, right? Then give me the fragments..."
Qin Zhibo took a gamble and bet that Belmode was very concerned about Conan's life and death.
And Qin Zhibo did win the bet. When Conan was mentioned, Belmod's face changed and he glared at Michael fiercely.
She hated being controlled by others, but Conan's safety had to keep her head down.
In the end, Belmode agreed to the deal with Michael.
It's just that before Belmod attacked Michael, he was missing for a day because he was subdued, and he didn't reply to the boss's text message in time. In addition, the amputation injury has not healed yet. If he just returned to the organization openly, this series of things would be impossible.
Report to the boss.
So the two of them planned that Belmode would first pretend to be captured by the FBI, and then the organization would send people to rescue him, and then he would naturally return to the organization.
This is what the deal is about.
Seeing the FBI bringing up the cardboard box containing Belmod, Qin Zhibo also took out the repaired Belmod phone.
Qin Zhibo showed this phone to Dr. Ali this morning. There was no signal transmitter in it.
It's impossible to have a bug, because that thing would interfere with the phone signal.
So except for the hypnotic gas device on the cover, this is just an ordinary phone.
With the help of Dr. Ali, the phone was restored and the information inside was still retained.
Opening the text message sent by the boss, Qin Zhibo replied with a text message.
[Belmod was injured and is now in the hands of the FBI]
The content of the text message was very brief, just a friendly reminder to shift the organization's investigation direction to the FBI.
When the organization realizes that Belmod is missing, it should start a frantic search.
However, so far, I have not received a call from the organization. It is probably because I have no specific direction to look for, so I am unable to launch large-scale operations.
But with this tip, it's different.
…
Rice Flower Hospital, Judy's ward.
Akai Shuichi and Judy did not receive any information from their teammates below, and were still wary of possible impacts around them at any time.
At this moment, James and a group of FBI agents suddenly came back from the door, carrying a large cardboard box.
Judy stood up from the bed in shock and asked, "What is this?"
James did not answer immediately, but asked Shuichi Akai, who was guarding the windows, to close the curtains.
In the slightly dim indoor light, James opened the box and found a woman lying inside.
As one of the few people here who had a head-on confrontation with Belmod, Judy immediately recognized him. This was the criminal the FBI wanted to arrest most at the moment, Belmod!
"This, this is?!"
Judy was so shocked that she could not speak a complete sentence. Even Shuichi Akai, who was always calm next to him, opened his eyes in disbelief.
James explained: "We picked this up in the parking lot outside, and it still has this note on it."
He handed the note paper in his pocket to Akai Shuichi. The handwriting on it was crooked, but he could still read it clearly after a little reading.
Shuichi Akai looked at the note and then at the unconscious Belmod in the box, still a little unbelievable.
In order to confirm the other party's identity, Akai Shuichi also reached out and pinched Belmod's face.
pinch~
It feels very firm in the hand, and it is indeed a real face.
At this time, James also expressed his inference.
"This Belmod was probably sent here by the man named 'Michael'."
"The last person Judy saw with Belmode on the dock that day was a blond foreigner."
"In addition, this man is the brother-in-law mentioned by the little girl, and he is different from other members of the organization, which makes it even more likely."
"Did he hand over Belmode to us as a surrender gift?"
James' tone is uncertain, but for the FBI, this is indeed a gift that is difficult to ignore.
As long as Belmode is there, the FBI will be able to grasp a lot of criminal evidence of the black organization, and it is even possible to directly capture the boss behind the organization.
And since "Michael" handed over Belmode to the FBI, it means that this person's position is relatively unstable. With a little contact, he might be able to recruit him to work for his side.
"It seems that it is very necessary to get in touch with this 'Michael'..."
"His next assassination target is the little girl named 'Shirley'. We can arrange people around her first, and it is very likely that we will come into contact with Michael..."
James was planning the next plan with several FBI agents. Shuichi Akai had already taken Belmod out of the cardboard box and placed him on the hospital bed.
He still couldn't believe what he was seeing. Belmode, whom the FBI wanted to capture, was actually sent here by a man named "Michael"?
He looked up and down Belmod's body, and he was still wearing the same clothes that Belmod wore when he disguised himself as "New Out" that day.
There was a wound on the knee, exactly where Judy shot Belmod's knee that day, but the wound had been treated.
Suddenly, Shuichi Akai stretched out his hand to poke the sole of Bermod's left foot, but there was no response.
It seems that he is indeed in a coma...
But there is no way that the man named Michael is Miyano Akemi’s lover.
But why on earth would he do this?
Now, Akai Shuichi can’t figure out what kind of medicine Michael is selling in his gourd.
Just when Akai Shuichi was thinking about whether there was any trick involved, he suddenly saw a yellow round sticker on the inside of Belmod's clothes.
This sticker looked familiar. Shuichi Akai reached out and took it off, but there was nothing inside the sticker. It was just an ordinary sticker.
"Um?"
…
At this time, Qin Zhibo was driving and listening to the FBI's plan.
On the unconscious Belmode, he attached a "detective's bug" in advance to be able to monitor the FBI's conversations.
Because the person sent by the organization to rescue Belmode will most likely be Gin.
To save people from the FBI, gin and vodka alone would definitely not be enough, and I would definitely be part of the rescue team.
This was also planned by Qin Zhibo and Belmod in advance, and they escaped from the FBI's hands in a coordinated manner. It was also the only way to help Belmod clear up the day of his disappearance.
However, in order to prevent casualties among the FBI, Qin Zhibo must first figure out the FBI's deployment.
But as he listened, he realized something was wrong.
Damn it, when did I become Hui Yuan Ai’s brother-in-law?
In addition to this, the FBI has elevated "contact with Michael" to the status of a strategic goal.
This was somewhat beyond Qin Zhibo's expectation.
Just when Qin Zhibo wanted to continue listening to the FBI's plan, the sound of eavesdropping suddenly stopped.
"Um?"
…
At the same time, the FBI in the hospital ward was still discussing the next plan.
At this time, an FBI agent with slightly darker skin suggested transferring him to a hospital.
"This place has been exposed. The person named 'Michael' already knows this place. No matter what his attitude is, we are always passive..."
James thought for a while and felt that it made sense.
Receiving Belmod is indeed a big gift, but currently the number of people infiltrated by the FBI into Japan is not very large, and including James and others, there are only twelve people.
After all, it will take some time to find agents within the FBI who can speak Japanese fluently, then temporarily transfer them, forge identities, and infiltrate secretly...
If the limited manpower is spread too thin, it will not be easy to guard Belmod, protect Judy, and monitor Haibara Ai at the same time.
Moreover, Belmod's injury was not serious and did not require treatment in a large hospital. Judy, who was injured, was also recovering.
In addition, after Belmod wakes up, it is best to interrogate Belmod first to get more information about the black organization as soon as possible and maximize the value of the intelligence.
"It's best to be a private hospital...that would be best." James murmured.
Judy held her chin up, her eyes thoughtful, and only made the suggestion after a few seconds.
"In that case, how about Chengshi Hospital?"
"Chengshi Hospital?" James was stunned for a moment before he remembered, "You mean the person who showed up on the day of the dock incident?"
Judy nodded, "Yes, Dr. Narumi has a private hospital, which is located at Mihua 2-chome, which is relatively close to Dr. Agasa's house where Haibara Ai lives."
"In addition, Dr. Chengshi is also a person related to the incident that night. If I talk to him, it should be easier to understand..."
James thought about it and realized that if it was Chengshi Hospital, it would indeed be pretty good.
First of all, the privacy of private hospitals is better than that of large hospitals, and they can also provide centralized care for Judy and Bellmode, making interrogation more convenient.
In addition, it is more convenient to monitor Haibara Ai, and the FBI's address was exposed in the dock incident. That geographical location is indeed suitable as the FBI's current base camp.
"It is indeed an ideal place, but who is to say?"
After James finished speaking, Judy, who was still injured, was about to reach out, but Shuichi Akai spoke first.
"I'd better go, I've talked to that person."
After confirming that the current Belmod was indeed no threat, Shuichi Akai came over and said, "As long as we use her relationship with Qin, we can make her agree to our request."
Judy looked at Akai Shuichi, her eyes moving slightly.
She hasn't told anyone that Cheng Shi is a man because she doesn't think it's information worth reporting to the FBI.
James nodded, "But this matter is more dangerous. Once you are found to be cooperating with the FBI, your life will be in danger. I'm afraid Qin will not agree..."
Akai Shuichi was indifferent to James' concerns and just said calmly: "Don't we have no better way now?"
"If we want to take the overall situation into consideration, that hospital is our best choice."
"We can tell Qin later, and he will probably understand us..."
…
In the evening, Mihua 2-chome, Chengshi Hospital.
The Yantian nurse has gone off work, and Asano is left explaining the rules of oral medication to the last patient of the day.
"Remember to take it twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, and then come back to me for a review after a week."
"Well, Dr. Chengshi, you are so kind, hoho~"
After sending the hunchbacked old lady to the door of the hospital, looking at the flaming clouds on the horizon, Cheng Shi's brain suddenly froze, and his body suddenly lost strength, so he could only lean on the door frame to rest for a while.
Too many things happened recently, especially about Xiao Ai, which consumed too much of his energy.
Although he had Qin Zhibo's transparency and assurance, he still couldn't help but worry about Hui Yuan Ai's future.
If that bad woman doesn’t disappear for a day, Xiao Ai’s life will be filled with fear...
Chengshi, who was worried, leaned against the door and rested for a moment before turning around and walking slowly back to the dark corridor.
But at this moment, another knock on the door came from behind.
Dudu——
Knowing that another patient was coming to the hospital, Chengshi immediately put on a smiling face and turned around to prepare for the reception, even though the hospital had already passed its closing time.
"excuse me……"
Chengshi was stunned when he saw the person at the door.
Because it was the man in the knitted hat I met on the pier that day again.