Akashi felt warm, his small hands gently rubbing.
This is fun!
Once, it was unfamiliar. Twice, it became routine.
By now, after doing it so many times, Akashi knew there was no issue.
Just yesterday, he had woken up with it still latched on—and no one had even noticed.
With that reassurance, Akashi naturally grew bolder.
And thanks to this, the yin energy he absorbed was twice as much as when he was simply held by Ran.
At a rate of 120 points per hour, he collected a steady stream of yin energy every night.
A major contributor, indeed!
Curious, he checked his five-dimensional attributes:
[Strength: 5.7 (26.7)]
[Speed: 6.7 (26.7)]
[Physique: 42.8 (57.8)]
[Intelligence: 25.7]
[Spirit: 35.7]
[Available Yin energy: 28,764]
He had been saving and saving, and now his yin energy was close to 30,000.
At this point, he could finally afford to spend some!
No need to touch physique.
With his 『 Grasp of Immortality』 skill, his body would naturally grow stronger at a rapid pace.
At nearly 2 points of growth per day, his physique would surpass an average person's in just five days.
As for strength and speed?
Adding points only increased the size of his human form.
Not worth it! He had learned that the hard way.
So, this time, he would invest in intelligence and spirit!
With each daily check-in, he had been accumulating more and more skills.
And intelligence and spirit were the two attributes that determined how well he could use them.
Without hesitation, Akashi made his decision.
Dark blue, add points!
In an instant, a wave of negative energy surged through his mind.
His consciousness became sharper, his thoughts clearer.
[Strength: 5.7 (26.7)]
[Speed: 6.7 (26.7)]
[Physique: 42.8 (57.8)]
[Intelligence: 30 (+4.3)]
[Spirit: 40 (+4.3)]
[Available Yin energy: 20,164]
"!!"
Akashi shuddered slightly.
The world suddenly seemed clearer.
Each of his skills had received a noticeable boost.
The most obvious improvement was in his spirit-controlled bandage technique—
Its effectiveness had increased by more than 10%, and its range had extended even further.
Now, he fully understood.
His ability to use these skills was directly linked to his five-dimensional stats.
For example—if his intelligence was below 10 or even in the single digits, his success rate in hypnotizing someone of the opposite sex would be extremely low.
Even his ability to judge probability would be flawed.
For now, he set himself a small goal—
Accumulate enough yin energy to push one of his attributes past 100!
But thinking about how much yin energy he would need…
Akashi sighed.
The road ahead is long…
His consciousness returned to reality.
Morning was approaching.
He couldn't afford to stay any longer.
With a soft chirp, the small shota squirmed his way out, struggling to crawl free.
Finally managing to climb down, he left the room and returned to his own.
A while later—
Ha~
A long exhale sounded in the room!
Time soon come to night
At Tokyo Port, banners were already hanging high.
[Warmly celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Suzuki Foundation!]
The entire harbor was bustling with activity, illuminated by dazzling lights.
A red carpet stretched across the ground.
And in the distance, the Queen Elizabeth, a grand cruise ship with a displacement of over 100,000 tons, stood proudly—one of Japan's largest vessels.
Luxury cars lined the port, and a stream of well-dressed elites flowed in—
Suits, leather shoes, shimmering gowns—Tokyo's most powerful figures had all gathered here.
The Suzuki Consortium was indeed the largest conglomerate in Japan, boasting vast connections across political, business, and military circles.
Tonight, influential figures from all these sectors had gathered to attend the grand celebration.
Kogoro and his party were also among the attendees.
But the one who stood out the most—undoubtedly—was Akashi!
As soon as school was over, Ran and Sonoko had carefully dressed him up.
He was already an eye-catching child, but tonight, his outfit took it to another level.
Dressed in a perfectly tailored brown suit, he looked like a miniature adult—every detail refined, every inch exuding elegance.
The moment he stepped onto the scene, all eyes were on him.
Meanwhile, beside him, Conan stood in his usual blue suit and shorts.
Compared to Akashi, he looked no different from a stray puppy.
As for Haibara, she had chosen not to attend.
Having just escaped from the organization a few days ago, she naturally had no desire to be in such a crowded place.
At this moment, she was in the school's laboratory, fine-tuning new instruments and analyzing Conan's blood.
Amidst the bustling crowd, Kaito Kidd, disguised among the guests, spotted Ran in her light yellow dress.
His expression stiffened.
Damn…! Something went wrong!
With the situation no longer in his favor, he had no choice but to wait for another opportunity.
"Mom, over here! This way!"
Sonoko excitedly waved toward a familiar figure.
Moments later, a graceful woman in a purple dress, draped with sheer tulle, walked over, surrounded by bodyguards.
Time seemed to have left no trace on her.
She looked incredibly youthful, her sharp eyes radiating confidence and authority.
This was Tomoko Suzuki—Sonoko's mother.
A true powerhouse of the business world.
Sonoko eagerly introduced, "Mom, this is Akashi—the one I told you about."
"Last time, at the villa, it was Akashi who found the murderer and saved both me and my sister."
Tomoko Suzuki's eyes flickered with intrigue.
What a handsome little boy!
Her expression softened, and a gentle smile spread across her lips as she squatted down to his level.
"So, you're Akashi? Sonoko has mentioned you many times."
"Have fun on the cruise today~"
"Next time, why don't you come over to Auntie's house? I haven't properly thanked you yet."
Her tone, unusually tender, was quite unlike her usual self.
Sonoko, standing beside her, rolled her eyes and muttered:
"Mom, you don't usually talk like this..."
Before she could finish, Tomoko playfully smacked her on the head.
Then, chuckling softly, she turned back to Akashi, unable to resist reaching out to pat his head.
Meanwhile, not far away—
Kogoro was locked in an intense standoff with a middle-aged man who bore a striking resemblance to him.
The two stood face to face, chest to chest, glaring at each other.
Ran frowned and stepped forward.
"Dad, what are you doing?"
She quickly dragged Kogoro back a few steps to defuse the situation.
Tomoko Suzuki, having noticed the commotion, turned her gaze toward them and spoke:
"Officer Nakamori, didn't I already tell you? There's no need for the police's involvement this time."
Ginzo Nakamori immediately responded, his voice firm:
"Mrs. Suzuki, you can't underestimate Kaito Kidd!"
"It's best to have the Metropolitan Police Department on board—it's an extra layer of security."
But Tomoko Suzuki simply smiled, exuding confidence.
"That won't be necessary."
"I've made all the necessary preparations—there's no way Kaito Kidd will succeed this time!"
"This is the perfect opportunity to show the world what the Suzuki Foundation is capable of!"
She let out a lighthearted laugh, full of self-assurance.
Watching her, Akashi smirked slightly.
So, this is where Sonoko gets her confidence from.
Boasting so boldly, only to be embarrassed every single time…
Pure entertainment!