Was it always the Truth?

Chapter 9

3rd person pov

It was a busy day at the agency, a lot of paperwork and cases coming in, it was almost a mess.
Everyone was taken on a current case other then the President and Ranpo. Ranpo had just come back from a case earlier so he was just relaxing at his little spot, and as usual he was eating some snacks, currently he was just eating some gummies yet more snacks covered the desk, both empty and still full wrappers.

The president opened the door that went to the main office, he closed the door once he was inside before walking over to Ranpo.

He stood infront of Ranpos desk. Ranpo looked up at him, still chewing on a gummy.

"Ranpo, would you agree to take on this case?" He showed the file he had in his hand, taking out some of the papers and placing it infront of Ranpo.
"Everyone else is currently on a case, you're the only one available at this current moment- it might be dangero-" he spoke before he got cut off.

"What do i get out of this? I already did one today I'm not in the mood to fix another CaseEee" Ranpo spoke with a whiny tone, leaning his back on the chair.

"How about some Praise?" Fukuzawa spoke with a sigh as Ranpo perked up at the word.

Praise? From him- Deal. I mean who doesn't love praise, i know I'm awesome but it's great hearing it.

Ranpo thought before he stood up with a wide grin, his hands settled om his hips as he spoke eith a proud tone, "Alright then!" He grabbed the papers from the file and looked them over quickly before glancing back at Fukuzawa, raising an eyebrow.

"Uh, Fukuzawa- have you read this over yourself?" He glanced back between the papers and his President.

"Unfortunately i have, but you're the only one available I'm afraid.." Fukuzawa spoke, his expression seemed a bit worried.

"Alright, I'll do it.." He glanced back at the information, not sure on rather to accept or not.

It's for praise right? I can do this ofcourse I'm the best detective im the world!

Ranpo smiled to himself before turning back towards the president as they spoke up.

"Ranpo, i wish you luck." He lowered his head before walking out, Ranpo just stared at the door as it shut.

I'll need it. .

Ranpo thought before he double checked the file.

He crouched down at his desk, opening the drawer to grab a bag,
He had to carry snacks and the file after all.

Ranpo placed the file in the bag and then moved over towards the candy, placing in piece by piece to fill the bag.

He swung the back over his shoulder, quickly grabbing his phone and placing it in his pocket before heading out.

Once he got outside of the agency building he suddenly remembered.

Wait- which way do i go again? This time I don't have anyone to help-

Ranpo thought before he suddenly felt his pocket vibrating ever so slightly.
"Who's it now..? I'm busy. . " He mumbled as he grabbed his phone out of his pocket, his eyes slightly widening as he stared at the contact who was calling him.

Poe?

He picked up the call and placed it to his ear as he just started walking in whatever direction he thought was right.

"R-Ranpo-kun, i was going to ask-"
Poe began to speak through the call before getting cut off by our one and only.

"Hey Ed! I'm kind of on a case right now, could you make it quick?" Ranpo spoke with his usual tone.