The next morning, Jianggutian Town, Bell Tower.

This is where Kidd the Strange Thief publicly mentioned the theft in the teaser letter.

The bell tower is more than a dozen stories high, and the clock installed on the roof is several meters in diameter.

Even if you stand a few hundred meters away on the ground, you can clearly see the time displayed on the clock dial on the rooftop.

Judging from the notice letter, the target of Kidd's theft is... The giant clock.

Of course, according to police analysis, the real target he is targeting should be a few large diamonds set in the hands of the clock.

In order to keep these diamonds, and in order to save the face that the police lost in front of the strange thief Kidd, this time the Metropolitan Police Department has made a lot of efforts:

Since the morning, the Traffic Control Division has blocked the road near the bell tower to prevent outside vehicles from approaching.

Anonymous patrol cars of mobile search teams patrolled back and forth on the ground, and helicopter formations of police aviation units circled back and forth in the sky.

Inside and outside the bell tower, in the nearby neighborhoods, there are also police officers of the Second Search Division who are either fully armed or disguised as plainclothes are patrolling.

This lineup, not to mention catching thieves, is more than enough to pull it out to deal with the "beautiful scenery".

And at this moment, in the hall on the first floor of the bell tower...

As the commander of this luxurious lineup, the second section of the search intelligent criminal search department of the police department, the old enemy of the thief Kidd (self-proclaimed), Mr. Nakamori Ginzo, encountered something that made him extremely angry:

"What?!"

"You want to send a little ghost who came out of nowhere to jointly direct this arrest operation with me?!"

Hearing the news, the Nakamori Police Department trembled with anger:

"Joint command, what is a joint command?"

"You guys translate for me, what TM is called joint command?!"

He dragged a few subordinates around him who were embarrassed and didn't dare to speak, and scolded some indecent words in an emotional manner.

Of course, scolding and scolding, what exactly does this "joint command" mean, the Nakamori Police Department certainly knows in its heart:

To put it bluntly, this is because the leaders of the Metropolitan Police Department feel that he is not capable and cannot catch the strange thief Kidd.

So it was decided to parachute in someone they felt was capable and replace him in the name of "joint command".

"How can this be... Obviously I came first! ”

The mood of the Nakamori Police Department was unusually excited.

Because Kidd the Monster Thief is not an ordinary criminal to him, but a demon barrier that lies in his heart.

He has been fighting with the monster thief Kidd since 18 years ago, and as a result, he has been defeated and deflated countless times, which has embarrassed the Metropolitan Police Department and seriously delayed his career.

"Capturing Kidd is the only value of his life," is what the Nakamori Police Department itself said.

And now, after 18 years, when the strange thief Kidd "returns" to commit the crime, of course he has to catch this old enemy with his own hands and end his life's long-cherished wish.

Now that his plans are ready, the police are all rolled out, and the nets are all erected, he is waiting for the thief Kidd to come and send the head.

Outcome... A joint command was airborne above?

"There is no one in this world who knows Kidd the thief better than me, and only I can take him down!"

"Changing generals in battle, can he do better than my Nakamori Ginzo?"

The Nakamori Police Department shouted with some chill:

"What the hell is that idiot made the decision!"

"It's me."

A cold voice rang out from outside the door.

Immediately afterwards, a middle-aged man with an extraordinary bearing pushed the door with a young man and walked into the lobby of the bell tower.

"Small, Minister Oda Kiri?!"

The middle-aged man who spoke was none other than the top boss of the Nakamori Police Department, the head of the Criminal Department, Toshiro Oda Kiri.

"I gave the order of the joint command."

"Do you have any comments?"

Minister Odakiri's tone was understated, but every word he said seemed to weigh a thousand pounds.

The police officers present were all pressed and did not dare to raise their heads.

Only the Nakamori Police Department is still stubbornly insisting on looking at Minister Odakiri:

"I have an opinion! Minister, I've been ready until now, why should I be replaced? ”

"If I were to command, I would definitely be able to catch the thief Kidd this time!"

"Nakamori, ask yourself..."Minister Oda Kiri sighed lightly, "From the comeback of the strange thief Kidd to the present.... How many times have you told me 'this time'? ”

The Nakamori Police Department was suddenly choked hard:

Truly... The Metropolitan Police Department gave him the most police force and the most resources every time, and as a result, after each "this time", what he got was "next time".

Anyway, he can't do it every time, so it's better to try to change the possibility.

"Don't ask about the joint command."

"Nakamori, this time you will be in charge of the command with this Lin Xinyi."

"I will try to listen to him as much as possible if there are any changes to the on-site preparedness arrangements."

Minister Odakiri spoke calmly and unmistakably.

The Nakamori Police Department was full of resentment, but under the firm gaze of the boss, he finally lowered his head helplessly.

"Okay, let's ask Lin Xinyi to talk to everyone."

Minister Odakiri slightly stepped out of the way and pushed Lin Shinichi behind him in front of everyone.

A series of surprised or questioning eyes suddenly focused on Lin Xinyi.

"Hello everyone, I'm Lin Xinyi..."

Lin Xinyi read the opening remarks a little helplessly:

He also just learned that he had somehow become a joint commander.

According to his original plan, he should go to the company cafeteria this morning to have a free breakfast, and then take the subway to visit the clock tower.

Unexpectedly, when they came in the morning, Minister Odakiri was already guarding the downstairs of his apartment with his entourage.

Seeing the police cars parked downstairs and guarding the police, Lin Xinyi almost thought that his undercover identity was exposed, so he woke up and was surrounded by the Metropolitan Police Department.

As a result, Lin Xinyi estimated in his heart how many years he would be sentenced...

When it came time to meet, Minister Odakiri said that he had come to visit the thatched house in person instead of the Twilight Police Department.

Then, without much reaction, Lin Xinyi was in a police car and was taken to the bell tower by Minister Odakiri...

"I'll leave this arrest to you."

"Since you're interested in Kidd the Monster Thief, let's behave well!"

Minister Odakiri's voice interrupted Shinichi's brief memories.

"Hmm." Lin Xinyi nodded lightly, but there was a slight doubt in his eyes:

"I know that Minister Odakiri, you value my ability, but why did you give me such a big position as soon as I came up?"

"Heh, do you know that the position is big?"

Minister Odakiri's expression was still difficult to discern emotion:

"When I made a request to the Twilight Police Department yesterday, my tone was not small!"

"You want financial power, you want personnel power, this is to let me send the entire identification class to you, right?"

"Uh..." Lin Xin suddenly felt that this uncle was yin and yang.

"To tell you the truth, just your forensic class..."

"I don't want to send it to me..."

Without taking into account that the other party might be his immediate boss in the future, Lin Xin replied without changing his face.

Because the identification class is a dish, what he scolds is confidence.

As a peer, he couldn't understand how the technical detection level of this world could be so weak.

Let him go to this kind of nursing home as a nanny, and refuse to give management rights, isn't that a cheat?

“......”

Minister Odakiri was slightly stunned, but the next second he laughed:

"Hahahaha, good!"

"Well mocked!"

"Our Metropolitan Police Department has a total of 600 billion yen a year, and even the most basic police officers have the salary of white-collar workers. Enjoying such abundant offerings from the state and the people, it should become a shield for the people to rely on. ”

"But now! The current Metropolitan Police Department is completely regarded by the public as a vassal of detectives, and those who are vegetarian not only do not know shame, but are completely accustomed to this 'easy' life of relying on detectives to solve crimes. ”

"They just deserve to be scolded, they should be scolded to wake up fiercely!"

Minister Odakiri unabashedly unabashedly undisguised his own family scandal.

It was also the first time that such a large expression of excitement appeared on his face.

And after the excitement, the gap between reality and ideals made this responsible police senior feel even more lost:

"Alas.... You're right..."

"Forensic lessons have indeed degenerated to the point where they have to change."

"The fact that you dare to ask me for power shows that you have the idea and the courage to make a real change."

"In this case, even if it will cause controversy and take risks, I will definitely try my best to satisfy you."

"I can give you the power and status you want."

"But..."

Before Lin Xinyi could answer, Minister Oda Kiri made another turn:

"I can't put the power of the forensics class in the hands of someone I don't know because of a few reports from my subordinates and a few news reports."

"To get power from me, you have to show the ability to match it."

Speaking of which, Lin Xinyi finally understood what Minister Oda Kiri meant:

"So, after you knew that I wanted to capture Kidd the Monster Thief, you decided to let me join the command as well."

"This arrest is actually a test for me?"

"That's right."

"You relayed to me yesterday's speech about the on-site investigation."

"I think you're right, scientific survey technology should be able to play a bigger role in the case."

"And Kidd, the strange thief who has been arrogant for many years but has never left a trace, is exactly the perfect test question for this."

Minister Odakiri said in a solemn tone:

"I will personally take charge of this arrest."

"But the specific command arrangements are still in charge of you and Nakamori."

"As long as you can show your ability today and let the forensic class play the role you call 'due', then I dare to make a decision to make you a real and powerful manager!"

"How... Do you have the confidence to be tested and be a good commander? ”

“......”

Lin Xinyi thought for a moment:

Although catching thieves is not his job, according to the relevant information he asked the Twilight Police Department yesterday, the strange thief Kidd has been active since 18 years ago.

And a full 18 years have passed, and the Nakamori Police Department has fought wits and courage with the strange thief Kidd many times, and the result is now...

He didn't even know Kidd's height, size, age, or even gender.

Fingerprints, handprints, footprints, hair, dander, none were collected.

There were a lot of newspaper headlines.

He's got such a bad record, and he's still been a commander...

Then why can't I?!

There is a person who has been scoring zero in the test, and it is difficult to get worse in the test.

"Leave it to me!"

"I can definitely do better."

Lin Xinyi said confidently.