Chapter 18: One Cannot Become Wealthy Without Unexpected Gains

However, maple leaf gold coins are different; precious metals like gold and silver are essentially hard currency.

In other words, once Haruaki Suzuki obtained those maple leaf gold coins, he could fully utilize his "Financial Ability" to convert them into usable wealth without ever needing to worry about the problem of fencing stolen goods.

Although Haruaki Suzuki was not short of money, he was, after all, just a child. His parents could not possibly give him too much pocket money; a few tens of millions of yen was already the limit.

The maple leaf gold coins stolen by the robber group were worth a total of six hundred million yen, with each coin averaging forty thousand yen.

If Haruaki Suzuki could tuck those gold coins into his own pockets, he would not need to worry about a lack of financial resources for a long time to come.

This was why Haruaki Suzuki had Tama-ka Kurosaki take Conan and the others to the movies. Not only could Tama-ka Kurosaki keep Conan and the others in check, but Conan and the others could also keep Tama-ka Kurosaki in check.

Taking advantage of the moment when Tama-ka Kurosaki was looking after Ayumi and the others, Haruaki Suzuki used the excuse of going to the restroom to sneak out of the cinema.

As long as Haruaki Suzuki acquired those maple leaf gold coins in a short amount of time, he would not arouse anyone’s suspicion.

After all, fifteen thousand gold coins would weigh at least several hundred kilograms; it would be impossible for a child to move them away in such a short time by himself.

It was only because Haruaki Suzuki possessed a storage ring that he dared to set his sights on those maple leaf gold coins.

Following the guidance of the neon light patterns, Haruaki Suzuki rode his Husky at full speed, and in less than five minutes, he found the building where the maple leaf gold coins were hidden.

After putting all the gold coins into his storage ring, Haruaki Suzuki rode the Husky back to that deserted alley. He then spent five hundred yen in financial power to enhance his legs, gave the wall a powerful kick, grabbed the windowsill of the restroom, and flipped himself inside.

It took Haruaki Suzuki less than ten minutes in total. When everyone saw him return, they simply assumed he had gone for a long bathroom break and did not harbor the slightest suspicion.

After accompanying Ayumi and the others through the movie, Tama-ka Kurosaki personally put the children on the bus before leaving with Haruaki Suzuki in her arms.

Noticing the smile that Haruaki Suzuki could not quite suppress, Tama-ka Kurosaki asked curiously, "Young Master, you seem very happy today. Is it because you've made new friends?"

"I suppose so!" Haruaki Suzuki nodded with a smile.

What truly made Haruaki Suzuki happy was, of course, the windfall of gold coins worth six hundred million yen. However, since Tama-ka Kurosaki had misunderstood, he had no intention of explaining.

It’s great!

Before Haruaki Suzuki started elementary school, he had never really made any friends, and Tama-ka Kurosaki had been worried that he would become antisocial.

Now that she saw Haruaki Suzuki had made so many good friends, Tama-ka Kurosaki was genuinely happy from the bottom of her heart.

To be honest, Tama-ka Kurosaki had slightly misunderstood; the reason Haruaki Suzuki didn't make friends in kindergarten was mainly because those children were too immature.

Haruaki Suzuki was a reborn soul, after all. He couldn't possibly join those toddlers in diapers to play with mud and pee, could he?

That would be too embarrassing!

...

Mouri Detective Agency

"Uncle Mouri, Sister Ran, I'm back."

Because Professor Agasa could not even take care of himself, Conan, just like in the original story, was eventually sent to live with Ran Mouri.

"Conan, you're back! Did you have fun playing with Haruaki and the others today?" Ran Mouri asked with a smile.

To prevent the adults at home from worrying, Tama-ka Kurosaki had made sure Genta and the others called their parents before taking them to the cinema.

Therefore, Ran Mouri knew that Conan had made new friends and felt at ease letting him play with Haruaki Suzuki.

"It was fun~ Sister Tama-ka is very kind, and Haruaki and the others are very friendly too."

"That's wonderful. I was a little worried that you wouldn't adapt after just transferring schools!" Ran Mouri gently patted Conan's little head, then picked him up and headed toward the bathroom, teasing him with a smile: "Look at you, you're all sweaty. You need to take a good bath~"

"Ba... bath..."

"Conan, don't be shy~ Haruaki isn't as shy as you when he takes a bath~"

Over half an hour later, Conan walked out of the bathroom with a red face, holding his nose tightly, afraid that he might lose control and spray blood to his death.

How stimulating!

It turns out being a child is so enjoyable; suddenly, he didn't want to change back anymore.

Recalling the scene that was not suitable for children, the corners of Conan’s mouth curled up slightly, revealing the smile of a pervert.

While drying her damp hair with a towel, Ran Mouri asked Conan, "Oh, by the way, Conan, Dad and I are going to Kyoto tomorrow to attend a friend's wedding. Would you like to invite Haruaki and the others to go along? Since tomorrow is Sunday, everyone is free anyway."

"Mhm!"

Looking up at Ran Mouri's graceful curves, Conan could barely hear what she was saying, and he nodded in agreement subconsciously.

...

Suzuki Estate

"My dear son, come let Mommy give you a hug. I haven't seen you for days, and Mommy has missed you so much, my precious heart~" Just as he walked into the estate's main hall, a wave of fragrance suddenly swept over him. Haruaki Suzuki felt his feet leave the ground as he fell into a magnificent embrace.

"Ding! Congratulations on successfully checking in with Tomoko Suzuki. Reward: [Guardian Necklace], which the host can claim at any time."

[Equipment Name: Guardian Necklace]
[Type: Accessory]
[Quality: Rare]
[Effect 1 (Spirit Boost): Increases the wearer's mental power by five points.]
[Effect 2 (Guardian Barrier): Consumes ten points of mental power to summon a transparent guardian barrier. The number of guardian barriers can be stacked, and each barrier lasts for three minutes.]
[Remark: A mother's love is the strongest protection.]

"Mwah, mwah, mwah..."

Tomoko Suzuki, dressed in a long black gown, radiated the elegant and noble temperament of a lady in front of outsiders.

However, in front of her precious son Haruaki Suzuki, she acted like a young girl who never grew up, planting a series of kisses on his little face.

"Mom, that's enough, isn't it~"

Haruaki Suzuki instinctively turned his head to dodge, but after his struggle failed, he helplessly gave up the resistance.

"My Haruaki is the cutest~"

After getting her fill, Tomoko Suzuki smiled and rubbed her cheek against Haruaki's before reluctantly putting him down.

Haruaki Suzuki walked up to the kind-faced Shiro Suzuki and patted his belly with some dissatisfaction, "Dad, you didn't even save me just now."

"Ding! Congratulations on successfully checking in with Shiro Suzuki. Reward: 3 points of stamina, which the host can claim at any time."

Just the moment Haruaki Suzuki touched Shiro Suzuki, the system notification sounded in his ears again.