As for the superior officer named Director Harrison, Allen had never heard of him.
After all, MI5 was an independent department that rarely interacted with others. They only reached out during investigations or mission execution, requesting cooperation from relevant agencies.
That was how much authority MI5 held. Any department that received orders from the bureau had to comply immediately, no questions asked.
News of MI5 investigating the Serpent Head had already begun to circulate online among those well-connected.
[Oh my god! They actually mobilized MI5. Looks like the higher-ups are seriously pissed!]
[Now that MI5 is involved, the Enforcement Bureau's got nothing to do with it anymore. Kaitō Kid, get ready to be judged!]
[According to Kaitō Kid's latest warning letter, his next target seems to be someone with a noble title, but we don't know who exactly!]
[Hahaha, he's targeting someone with the rank of earl? MI5 will definitely catch him this time!]
[What are you cheering for, you bunch of clowns? What the hell is a 'Mi-Five'? We Huaxians upgraded to Xiaomi Six ages ago!]
In Britain, MI5 had always been seen as a legendary agency by the public.
They rarely appeared in the public eye, but they were very real. The missions they undertook were of the highest secrecy.
So once news of their involvement in the Kaitō Kid case spread, it immediately caused a frenzy.
[Haha, I'm waiting for more leaks. I bet Kaitō Kid gets caught tonight—before midnight!]
[My god, one Kaitō Kid actually drew out MI5!]
[Heh, send out Mi-Five, Mi-Six, Mi-Seven—it won't matter. They still can't catch Kaitō Kid!]
[Damn right. No way they'll catch him.]
Meanwhile, Harrison and his team had arrived at Milwich Castle. The guards at the gate quickly stepped forward to stop them.
Harrison stepped out of the car and flashed his ID.
"Good evening, sir!"
The moment they saw the MI5 crest, the two guards' eyes widened in shock. They returned the ID with the utmost respect.
Anywhere MI5 showed up, something big was bound to happen.
Harrison's expression remained stern. "I want to see your squad leader. Tell him to meet me right away."
Then he returned to the car and led the team into Milwich Castle.
The convoy rolled down a narrow stone path and came to a halt in front of the castle.
Harrison got out with his team. Allen, the local squad captain, had been waiting in a ready stance and snapped to attention with a salute.
"Director Harrison, I've received orders from HQ. From this point forward, I'll follow your command fully and support your operation."
Harrison frowned, scanning the area with sharp eyes.
By now, Milwich Castle's special forces had been fully mobilized. Every post was doubled, and every patrol team was at full strength.
"How many people do you have?"
Allen answered without hesitation, "Sir, the Special Ops team consists of thirty-six members. We're all present and on high alert!"
Harrison took a deep breath. He'd just received new instructions from his superiors:
Kaitō Kid must be captured alive. Lethal force was strictly prohibited.
Additionally, he was to deploy surveillance drones to livestream the entire operation.
After all the embarrassment from Dragon Nation ignoring their formal statements—and with Brant now exposed for theft—things had hit a boiling point.
Now Zhang Yang was openly taunting them online with another warning letter, this time targeting one of Britain's own nobles.
They had to regain control of the narrative. If they failed again tonight, MI5's prestige would suffer a major blow. So this time, Harrison was under pressure to succeed—no matter what.
So now, it wasn't just about whether the Serpent Head could be recovered—it was about saving face.
That's why the higher-ups had ordered Harrison to use any means necessary—whatever it took—to capture Kaitō Kid.
And they also required that the entire operation be livestreamed, to regain some of the face they'd lost.
"Tell your men to stay on full alert," Harrison ordered. "Now that Kaitō Kid has issued a warning, he could strike at any moment."
"Also, collect all your weapons—no firearms, no lethal gear."
Allen froze for a second, then answered firmly, "Yes, sir!"
Harrison went on, making sure every order from above was fully conveyed.
"This mission requires a live capture of Kaitō Kid. Is that clear?"
Allen nodded again. "Understood, sir!"
Total cooperation. Absolute obedience.
With Harrison taking full command, Allen couldn't be happier.
The higher-up takes the fall when things go sideways—that rule applied anywhere. Harrison was in charge. Allen just had to follow orders, so if something went wrong or they failed to catch Kaitō Kid, it wouldn't be on him.
Once arrangements with Allen were in place, Harrison got his own men moving.
MI5's gear was top-of-the-line—cutting-edge tech from around the world.
The rear compartments of two armored SUVs opened, revealing racks of weapons and specialized gear.
None of the firearms were needed for this mission. Instead, the agents pulled out a series of sleek black cases.
Two agents opened theirs to reveal specially configured laptops. The other six opened up drone kits—each one loaded with infrared thermal imaging, night vision, and real-time transmission systems.
These drones would work in any lighting, in any condition.
"Launch the recon drones. Go live with the broadcast," Harrison ordered.
The techs quickly initialized the drone software. From six cases, twelve drones were launched, rising up into the air over Milwich Castle.
From above, the castle grounds were laid bare—every structure, pathway, and guard position in full view.
"Sir, the livestream is ready. Do we go live?"
"Go live," Harrison replied coldly.
The agent hit the button. The stream went online under the title: MI5 Investigation Bureau – Operation Kaitō Kid Capture.
Within the first minute, the viewer Earl blew past ten thousand.
[Oh my god! This is crazy—MI5 is seriously going after Kaitō Kid!]
[Holy hell! The drone footage is insane! You can see all of Milwich Castle!]
[Yes! As soon as Kaitō Kid shows up, he's finished!]
[Baka! What a joke! MI5 talking like they're hot stuff. As if they could ever catch Kaitō Kid!]
The comments were flying by nonstop.
In just three minutes, the viewer Earl broke one hundred thousand, and it was still climbing.
With everything in motion, Harrison strode toward the castle.
Even though MI5 carried enormous authority, Lawrence was a titled earl. Harrison still had to show respect—after all, this whole operation was for him.
Earl Lawrence had been notified ten minutes earlier. He was already waiting at the main gate, looking calm and composed as Harrison approached.
"Earl Lawrence, good afternoon. I'm Harrison from MI5, here to ensure your safety and capture Kaitō Kid," Harrison said.
Lawrence looked up and offered a relaxed smile.
"Thank you, Director Harrison. I appreciate the effort."
"If you need anything at all, don't hesitate to ask."
Harrison nodded politely.
"Earl Lawrence, have you seen the warning letter Kaitō Kid sent out?"