After a search, Megure's team found Miwako Sato's car in the underground garage.
On the way back, a red Mazda was speeding.
Only Heiji and Miwako Sato were in the car.
"Heiji, thank you for this," Miwako said.
Heiji smiled. "I recall you saying you'd treat me to dinner. A 'thank you' isn't enough."
Miwako Sato paused, then a beautiful smile spread across her face.
She tucked her hair back.
"Well, I'll be sure to invite you. You can't say no."
"I won't."
A strange feeling stirred in Miwako Sato's heart.
"Congratulations, Host, on completing the third task of the chain mission: C-Rank, rescue Miwako Sato from the Night Baron."
"Congratulations, Host, on completing the chain mission. Total of three C-Rank tasks."
"Each C-Rank task corresponds to 10 Sin Value, for a total of 30."
"Chain mission reward bonus applied... (Calculation)... Total Reward: 300."
"You have two reward options. A: Deduct Sin Value. B: One random lottery spin. Please choose."
The system's voice was suddenly very active.
Heiji understood. So this is the chain mission reward. Sin Value or a lottery spin.
"Please choose, Host."
"Lottery spin."
Sin Value could be dealt with anytime. A lottery spin was rare.
"Please select a number."
A dial appeared.
"System, be honest. This dial is full of junk, isn't it?"
"Correct. Of the nine numbers, only one is a skill. The rest are Sin Value."
"The highest Sin Value is 50, the lowest is 0."
The system actually answered.
But its answer made Heiji want to curse.
"Only one skill? Damn it."
The system ignored his complaint.
Heiji took a deep breath and looked at Miwako Sato. "Miwako, how's your luck?"
"My luck? Not good," she laughed.
"It's fine. What's your favorite number?"
He wasn't picking. The system was clearly trying to screw him over.
"Hmm... 8, I guess," she said.
[I choose '8'.]
The number '8' lit up.
"Congratulations, Host, on obtaining the skill: Magic Voice."
Heiji was stunned. It actually hit?
He checked the skill.
Skill Name: Magic Voice.
Skill Effect: Perfectly imitate all voices, sounds, and rhythms.
Bonus Effect: Grants the Host perfect pitch.
Heiji was speechless. This skill is... okay, I guess.
[Well, it's better than 50 Sin Value.]
Miwako Sato glanced at him, a curious smile on her lips.
Heiji parked the car at her house. He looked at her, then got out and lifted her from the car.
"I can walk," she protested lightly.
"Don't move. It's just a few steps."
Miwako's body was light, and she had a faint, pleasant scent.
Heiji took her to her bed.
"You rest. I'm leaving."
"Heiji, take my car back. Thank you."
Miwako Sato handed him the keys, her eyes shining.
Heiji paused, then took the keys. "I'll go, then."
He ran into her mother on the way out.
"Ma'am, I'm leaving."
He quickly left and drove off.
How Miwako explains this to her mother... is not my problem.
"Heiji, you should go on a date with Sonoko today."
Kazuha looked up from Heiji's arms.
"What about you?"
"Me? Hehe. I'm going out with Auntie Tomoko today. To meet the Suzuki legal team."
Heiji frowned and held her. "Being a lawyer is hard work. Are you sure?"
Kazuha kissed him, her eyes firm. "I'm sure. I'm going to be Heiji's assistant."
Heiji smiled.
That afternoon, Kazuha left with Tomoko Suzuki.
The large living room was empty except for Heiji.
"Sonoko, regular clothes are fine."
"No! This is our first date! I have to look good!"
Sonoko's determined voice came from the second floor.
Heiji sighed and flipped through a Tokyo magazine.
"Eri Kisaki. The Queen of the legal world. An undefeated record in court."
[Eri Kisaki?]
He remembered her. A strong-willed but gentle woman. Excellent at debates and reasoning.
[Maybe... I can find a teacher for Kazuha.]
If she wants to be a lawyer, she should learn from Eri Kisaki. I'll have to find the right time.
"Heiji, I'm ready!"
Sonoko stood beside him, her eyes full of anticipation.
She wore an orange shirt, blue denim shorts, and long black stockings.
She also had a light scarf and black boots.
She looked pure, lively, and very pretty — and she had her hair down, just like he'd said before that she looked even prettier that way.
"As expected of my girlfriend. You look beautiful in anything."
Sonoko threw herself into his arms, her face beaming.
"Let's go."
The pink BMW sped down the road.
"Conan, I'm heading out!"
Ran, also dressed up, was about to leave.
"Okay! Have fun with Shinichi, Ran!"
Conan said with a big smile.
Suddenly, he froze. Wait... I'm Shinichi Kudo!
Heiji parked in front of a coffee shop.
"Heiji, let's sit in the back."
Sonoko didn't want anyone bothering them.
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