Chapter 4

So this is Baker Street! That subway ride was smooth sailing, all thanks to you, Nari!

This subway system, called ‘Tube,’ is Londoners’ means of transportation. There are a lot of information boards, so it’s an extremely convenient way of getting around. I shall mention this in our report.

Plus the… ‘Crystal-Clear Trace-Detecting Magnifier’

Even in a crowded subway station, it can accurately identify the single footprint we need to follow. What a wonderful invention.

(My own level of examination can not get as far as this.)

Right? Rightttt? The real chase starts now…

Ah! Look, Nari! There’s an image of Sherlock Holmes over there!

It’s starting to sink in that we are at Baker Street.

I have captured this in my photo system. So then, Yowa-sama, shall we continue our pursuit—

Ohh! The Sherlock Holmes Museum is nearby too! Might as well take a little detour—

Please wait.

Ngah–

Tracking down the culprit is our top priority. Any further delays will be detrimental not only to capturing the culprit, but also to our itinerary.

The time right now is 11:23 am. The Sherlock Holmes Museum is open until 6 pm. Once we’ve captured the culprit until then, we can check the museum out.

Nari…

Woahhh!! I really can't move at all if you grab my arm like that!

Is that your max power!? With strength like that, you could totally take down a criminal in the blink of an eye!

It’s possible to replicate the pro-wrestling moves Raito has taught me during a fight. However, depending on the combat ability of the other, there is a possibility that I might not be able to fight back.

Nari. If it were me, I could totally upgrade you into the strongest battle android on the planet.

As an idol holding onto the nickname “Shortcake-chan”, any further combative enhancements are unnecessary.

Is that so~ Well, too many weapons might just trigger an intergalactic war.

Then in that case, here's a 'Baby-Easy Sticky Trap' for self-defense! Use it when you're in a pinch!

Yes, thank you very mu–

…The chance of rain in 5 minutes is about 98%.

Disasteerrrrr! All the clues will definitely vanish if it starts raining! We need to catch the culprit fas–

Yowa-sama, the magnifying glass has picked up something. Let’s head north.

Let’s go, Nari!

The rain has become quite heavy.

There’s no signs of the culprit, but the footprints have disappeared.

Nuuugh~ We'll never catch the culprit at this rate, and the case'll go cold.

I don’t want that!

Yowa-sama, how about we use your invention here?

Hah! That’s it! Let’s–

...Wait, I left that thing back at the hotel 'cause it was too bulky~!

Mmmm~~~ Guess I've got no choice but to blast those rainclouds away with one of my bomb-type inventions!!

Stop. I won’t let our investigation become an international problem.

Waaaah! Don't stop me, Nari! I want to catch the culprit no matter what~

I understand how you feel, however—

!!

…?

…

(Super pale, long blond hair, and a hunched back.)

≪—Excuse me.≫

≪Were you near Big Ben a short while ago?≫

…!!

Ah, he got away!!

≪Phew, I finally got my hands on you, my lovely bike. I’m so glad I did well at that part-time job. Let’s go to tons of places together~≫

≪Damnit, give me that!≫

≪Huh?! I just got it today! Get back here with my Victoria!!≫

Our confirmed target has stolen a bike from a pedestrian. It seems he’s heading towards Baker Street.

Uwahhh~! There’s no way I can catch up with just these two legs!

Is there any other way???

Hmmm~!!

(The culprit’s bike is getting further and further away!)

(Am I really going to let my prized sample slip away after all that searching? Should I just reveal a bit of myself and–)

Please do not worry, Yowa-sama. I am here.

Nari!

“You must act, man, or you are lost. Nothing but energy can save you. This is no time for despair.”

That’s Holmes’s.....

It is. The great detective said it himself. Please don’t despair.

When it comes to my leg strength, do not underestimate my capabilities. I will catch up to that bike.

That’s so cool!!

(I'm not alone– I've got a reliable assistant too!)

I’m all in on your abilities! I’m counting on you. I’ll catch up to you for sure.

Go, my trusty assistant Narison! —We shall catch the culprit, no matter what!

Understood. Yowa-sa… No, Great Detective Yolmes, I will chase after the culprit from here.