If one were to describe Haibara's current mood in words, it would roughly be...
It's not that our army isn't making an effort, but the enemy has a Gundam!
I'm not afraid of the terrifying Gundam, and I have the determination to defend to the death... but why is your Majesty rebelling!
On the other hand, Conan was caught up in the excitement of the good news that the other side was an ally and that he might have more detailed information.
He laughed and said "Haibara... there's no need to worry; he is our ally..."
Conan's subsequent words got stuck in his throat halfway through, like a fishbone, and he couldn't say anything. Subconsciously, he moved away and stood aside, distancing himself from the "accumulation of resentment" beside him.
At this moment, Haibara was biting her finger. She did not feel relief and relaxation that should come after knowing the other's identity. Instead, her complexion became even darker.
Even Senichi, on the side, was stared at with eyes full of resentment by Haibara for several minutes, sending chills down his spine.
But fortunately, Haibara still remembered that Senichi was the "benefactor" of the two sisters, so she quickly "projected" her resentment onto Conan.
In that instant, Conan shuddered. Haibara's gaze made him feel like he was a white mouse on a dissecting table—cold and merciless.
The sharp yet indifferent eyes showed no emotions, as if contemplating where to make an incision on Conan's body, making him shiver.
"Ah....really...a little bit out of control...."
Akemi Miyano seemed to still be immersed in the good news, completely oblivious to Haibara's change. Instead, she smiled gently at her sister and said, "By the way, I haven't told you about this matter yet, have I?"
"No, you haven't." The "black aura" around Haibara suddenly dissipated, and she smiled gently at Akemi. "Sister, do you want to tell me? About the information regarding your boyfriend."
"Well... let's talk about it during dinner." Akemi Miyano smiled and said, "I think everyone is curious about his situation."
"Then please, Miss Akemi!" Conan immediately called out, then promptly slipped away to the restroom. "I'll wash my hands!"
Meanwhile, Senichi looked at Haibara changing her expressions like a chameleon and deeply realized what "one thing suppressing another" meant.
As plates of spicy curry were served on the table, everyone began to enjoy this delicious meal.
Compared to sweet curry, spicy curry offered a different flavor. Although Japanese people generally couldn't handle spiciness, this level of spice wasn't too pronounced. Still, the right amount of heat perfectly showcased the flavor of the curry.
It was not like that kind of extreme spiciness where your tongue goes numb, preventing you from experiencing the pleasure brought by the ingredients. And you couldn't feel anything else because of being too focused on the spiciness.
As everyone enjoyed their curry, Akemi Miyano talked about the process of her acquaintance with Shuichi Akai in the organization.
Well, the information Akemi Miyano shared was already known to Senichi, so it didn't hold much attraction for him. What concerned Senichi now was the upcoming action.
"Mr. Itakura's villa location has been found." Senichi looked at the text message just received on his phone and said, "The villa is located in Gunma Prefecture."
"There's no time to waste. Let's head to Itakura's villa quickly!"
Conan's expression brightened, and he quickly shoveled the remaining two or three mouthfuls of curry into his mouth. "Once we get the program, let's open the computer and wait for the emails those guys send at midnight!"
Tonight was a double delight for Conan. He not only resolved a major concern and learned about Shuichi Akai's identity but also had an opportunity to obtain crucial information from the Black Organization.
Therefore, upon learning the location of Mr. Itakura's villa, Conan couldn't wait to set out with Senichi.
"Don't be in a hurry. Before that, we need to prepare properly." Senichi said as he walked towards the door.
"Prepare?" Conan asked in confusion. "What preparations?"
"Of course, disguise." Senichi said without mincing words. "Since we're going to confront the Black Organization, the first thing to ensure is that our personal information doesn't get exposed.
Otherwise, in a situation where the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light, wouldn't that be seeking our own demise? I don't want to deal with assassination every day, and even if I'm fine, I don't want people around me to get involved."
"Oh... that's true." Conan tapped his right fist against his left palm. "I forgot that you have the skill of disguise."
As expected of Detective Senichi, he considers everything thoroughly—a perfect teammate!
Senichi took out the disguise props from the trunk.
"Thank you for your help, Miss Akemi."
After laying out the disguise props on the table, Senichi smiled and said, "Conan's mask is in the box; I'll leave it to you."
"No problem." Akemi smiled slightly. "After practicing for so long, I can finally be of some help."
"Huh? Miss Akemi, can you also disguise people?" Conan, upon hearing their conversation, exclaimed, "I remember..."
"People are human because they constantly learn." Haibara's indifferent voice sounded. "My sister learned disguise skill. She wanted to contribute more effectively."
"That's right. Shiho can help you analyze antidotes, but I can't just stand by." Akemi Miyano said with a constant smile, "Come, go to my room; that's where I keep my disguise tools."
After rescuing Akemi Miyano, although the high-tech gadget disguise mask was given to her by Senichi, mastering voice modulation required personal practice.
After a period of training, Akemi Miyano's fake voice could now be skillfully used and had become the fixed tone of her current appearance.
Later, due to Akemi Miyano's initiative and following Senichi's suggestion, She began to learn disguise techniques from Senichi because she wanted to help when dealing with the Black Organization.
Although Senichi was quite busy afterward, Kimie Shimabukuro perfectly took on the role of the teacher. She was introduced by Senichi, and the two became good friends.
As Akemi Miyano gradually mastered the art of disguise through learning, it finally came in handy at this moment.
Although Senichi also had the skill of disguise, being in a high-profile position made it impossible for him to be available at all times. Now that Akemi Miyano had learned the technique, it was equivalent to having a resident disguise expert.
It also laid the groundwork for the future, considering that after Shuichi Akai's fake death, there would be a need for someone proficient in disguise to help him maintain his daily appearance.
Having Conan's mom, Yukiko Kudo, come over would be too troublesome, and Shuichi Akai probably preferred to have someone special disguise him rather than Yukiko.
At this moment, Haibara had no idea that her current experiences were just the tip of the iceberg.
More ruthless betrayal was waiting for her in the future...