157 – Central Banks
Gadget has gone a long way.
“You don’t have to worry about that area, we’ve already deployed our most elite agents. Rather, I would like the police to be in charge of the area they are assigned to.”
The reason was simple. It was because the person in charge of the bank in front of me was a very rude guy.
It wasn’t even the first time she had been treated like this.
The spaces we passed by chasing the thief.
Mansions, art galleries, casinos, etc… Because the same thing happened everywhere.
It’s a good thing, of course, to believe in one’s abilities. But what the hell are you doing in your arrogance and ignoring the cops who come to help? There was never a single case where the thief was properly blocked.
Gadget warned in a cold voice, trying to keep his teeth from grinding.
“Even if the bank governor comes instead of you, interfering with our investigative authority is an act of excess. Or are you questioning Britannia’s public authority?”
“Oh, no… Who said that? We just want to be good to each other…”
I don’t know at all what kind of conversation from earlier contained a hopeful message to do well with each other, but now it’s worth watching to see them lose their nerves.
The bank manager, wearing glasses and looking like a sleazy schoolgirl, hesitantly asked in a low voice.
“By the way… What are those people doing?”
At the end of his gaze, there were two men and women in white uniforms.
“You don’t need to know.”
“…Anyway, isn’t that a little too much? We think we have the right to know!”
“Then can I tell you? Instead, they will have to take responsibility for it.”
Rather, a calm warning seems to be more effective. You could tell by the pathetic expression of his complexion hardened and hurriedly waving his hand.
After safely kicking out the troublesome opponent, Gadget sighed and inspected the scene again.
When I suddenly looked up at the sky, only the light of the stars that came down sparsely in the pitch-black darkness and the moonlight that came through softly illuminated the world.
The time the phantom thief predicted has come. The guy will show up again in a month.
Remembering that fact, the shimmer in her heart grew stronger.
I don’t know if it’s because of the tension or because of other emotions that I didn’t even notice, but it was certain that the pounding wasn’t bad.
At that time, someone approached Gadget and started talking.
“Those two. Did you say Executioner?”
When I turned my head, there was a blonde girl wearing a beige coat and hat.
Sherlock, a detective with many secrets, once again teamed up with her female detective to catch the thief.
“Yes. It’s like a secret weapon of its own.”
Apart from the things I didn’t like, the help of the executioner was absolutely necessary.
A special organization that is barely known to the general public. In other words, it can be seen that the work is neatly handled so that the general public does not even notice.
Since not one but two such enforcers were attached, even the thief in the world would not be able to escape easily today.
“From what I’ve heard, the male side is quite talented.”
“Hmm…”
They both looked at the man at the same time.
Black hair neatly placed on dark bronze skin. Even black sunglasses.
The man was black enough to think that his uniform was plastered in black except for the pure white one.
A bright smile that doesn’t leave the corner of your mouth even in a tense situation.
In that state, it seemed that she was constantly talking to her co-worker next to her, but the woman’s expressionless expression was full of annoyance.
“Those two did not set a specific area and allowed them to move freely. Even if we controlled it, there would be no way they would follow suit, and since we don’t know exactly what their abilities are, this would be the best.”
“Yes. That seems right.”
How much trouble she suffered for this operation. She had only focused on this until right before, with the single-minded determination to catch it this time.
Actually, the anxiety still didn’t go away.
No, on the contrary, the more I paid attention, the more anxious I was that I might miss it even though it was like this.
Thanks to the fact that Sherlock was by my side, I felt relieved. To be honest, Gadget was much more trustworthy with the detective girl she had gone through with adversity than with the Enforcers she was unfamiliar with.
“We go straight to the safe where the jewels are.”
“Yes.”
No matter what kind of magic he uses, he will have no choice but to enter the safe to steal the jewels.
A brilliant emerald.
This is the goal that the phantom thief announced he would steal, a jewel that was bought from the central bank a while ago and kept in a safe.
More than the value of the jewel itself, the problem was that the owner who owned it was the central bank.
Since it is not a general bank, but a central bank, it was of course one of Britannia’s national institutions.
In other words, it was as if the thief challenged the country again following the previous palace.
This time, we have to catch it at all costs. If this time also fails, it seems that his self-esteem will collapse, aside from diminishing his position.
Gadget entered the bank with a stiff expression.
The security inside the bank was strict enough to exclaim. The manager’s arrogant attitude was understandable.
But watching the scene only made my dissatisfaction grow.
‘Has such security and doesn’t cooperate properly…!?’
There were hardly any police officers inside the building. This is because all of them were pushed out due to the bank’s stubborn refusal. All core facilities, including the vault with emeralds, were composed entirely of guards belonging to the central bank.
Even they were disapproving of their entry, and the feeling that they had no choice but to accept it was strong, so it was about to go crazy and jump up and down.
I want to get rid of everything else, leaving only Sherlock and the executioner. How do you know if there is a phantom thief disguised among them?
A guard blocks the two as they arrive in front of the safe.
“Get out of the way now.”
In the middle of being in a bad mood, she was even stopped, so her tone also became cold like a blizzard.
“Identification process in progress. Wait patiently.”
“Ha… Are you talking nonsense?”
As Gadget let out a laugh, the gaunt figure’s eyes twitched.
“No two warnings. Get out of the way right now before I throw you into bread for obstruction of justice.”
“To whom do you dare now…!”
The moment the bloody atmosphere was about to reach its climax, a man interrupted the guard and intervened.
“Seriously.”
“Second, Mr. President!”
Gadget turned his attention to that title.
To put it simply, the governor is the most powerful person in the central bank. Even though she was not particularly interested in politics, she was a famous figure that I had seen at least once somewhere.
He held out his hand first with a sad expression and said.
“Looks like someone on our side made a mistake. Just look at my face and let it pass.”
“I understand. We need to get into the vault sooner than that now.”
“Of course. Come follow me.”
The guard opened the door to the safe in a hurry, with his complexion white.
He laughed at the sight and asked the leader who was leading the way.
“By the way, the governor wants to be in the safe?”
“The thief is trying to steal our stuff, but the owner can’t hide behind.”
“I do.”
In terms of safety, it would be better for the general manager to evacuate the site, but I liked Gadget’s attitude, so I decided not to forcibly stop him.
Because I know at least that the phantom thief doesn’t pose a threat to ordinary people.
She took her princess hostage in the palace the other day, and it was because of her willingness to cooperate.
Of course, the inside of the vault was the most thoroughly guarded. It was enough to admire the appearance of not only simple guards, but also all kinds of high-tech equipment, including magic detectors.
Certainly, at this level, even the thief in the world wouldn’t be able to steal it easily, right?
Gadget had small hopes, thinking of the enforcer who was also wandering around the bank.
“I think it’s about time…”
Since I didn’t know exactly when and how it would appear, I couldn’t let go of the tension for a moment.
At that time, the power to the entire bank went off with a clunking sound.
In an instant, the entire space was covered in darkness, but Gadget did not panic.
I experienced the same situation at the last museum. It’s been a long time since I’ve already predicted it from the beginning and prepared a contingency plan.
I didn’t even have to say anything. An emergency power grid that turns on without any delay as soon as the lights go out.
In addition to that, the lighting magic tool prepared just in case was put into operation.
So what about jewelry?
It was left intact in the exhibition hall. I was worried that I might have stolen the jewels in the blink of an eye, but luckily no such magic happened.
Gadget breathed a sigh of relief as he waited for the change to follow.
However, even after waiting for a long time, there was no particular change. Could it be that he tried to put out the fire once and then ran away because he failed? No, he’s not going to give up so easily.
In the middle of growing doubts.
Sherlock, who had been quietly behind her all this time, opened her mouth.