But in fact, the core structure of magic requires logic."

"Logic?" Nanatsuki Koshimizu showed interest. "Can you explain it in detail?"

"Actually, you and I both know there's no such thing as 'magic'. So-called magic is simply a technique that exploits common physical phenomena."

Lu Yayingzi said calmly, "The magic trick is to guide science to 'errors' and then modify it with psychology, so as to create a magical 'illusion' for the audience.

Sometimes I even make the audience think that they are controlling it according to their own consciousness, but in fact it is all my guidance.

Magic is all about rational calculation and perfect execution; that’s what makes it so special.”

"If that's the case, it's more like crime than science."

Tang Ze, who was listening to the conversation between the two, immediately intervened: "Just like that Kaito Kidd, he is also considered a top-notch magician, right?"

Among the two people who were originally having a pleasant conversation, Tang Ze's sudden words directly plunged the atmosphere on the scene into silence.

Even though Lu Yayingzi had experienced various stages and was usually calm, she couldn't help but show some displeasure on her face.

Because it's like saying you are a criminal.

"It's true when you think about it. You're such an interesting person." But after a moment of silence, Lu Yayingzi smiled and began to praise Tang Ze.

"Thank you." Tang Ze seemed not to notice the sting in the other person's words. He smiled nonchalantly and said, "By the way, may I ask you a question?"

"Please speak." Lu Yayingzi said.

"Today's dinner performance is also grand. And a magician like you who even TV stations are vying to invite should have a better venue, right?"

Tang Ze asked, "Why did you choose the Pink Theater that day? From what I understand, it's quite old, right?"

"As you can tell from the name, that theater is where my teacher became famous, and it's also a place full of memories for me."

When Lu Yayingzi said this, her face was filled with nostalgia and emotion: "Ten years ago, the resident actor in that theater was my master Momoyama Ichiro.

But even though I was his apprentice, Momoyama didn't let me perform independently. Instead, he asked me to be his assistant and do odd jobs.

He was also very suspicious. Even though I was his apprentice, he wouldn't teach me a single magic trick.

I still remember that one time I was curious about the magic props of my master, but he slapped me to the ground.

As I watched my master perform all kinds of magical performances on the stage, I wanted more and more to stand on the stage and perform magic on it.

At that time, I had no other thoughts except this one.”

"I see. Then your debut should be after Mr. Momoyama's accident, right?" Tang Ze nodded in understanding.

"You really already know." Lu Yayingzi looked at Tang Ze and said, "But why did you ask me to come here?"

"This is the call log of the hotel where Mr. Momoyama lives."

Tang Ze pulled out a record sheet from his pocket that he had collected during the daytime investigation: "On the day before the incident, Mr. Momoyama called your office and also called your home that evening.

I remember your agent said that Mr. Momoyama came over unexpectedly before the show started.

In other words, you knew in advance that Mr. Momoyama was going to visit you at the theater, right?"

"I did get a call the day before, but he didn't say he was coming to the magic show."

Lu Yayingzi's face showed a fierce look: "As for why you didn't come to watch the performance and came to see me, I'm sure you all know it."

"The envelope that the agent prepared at that time..."

Nanatsuki Koshimizu recalled the scene at the time of the crime, and combined it with the other party's experience and Lu Yayingzi's relationship, a look of understanding appeared on her face: "So that money is really meant for Mr. Momoyama?"

"Yes, of course it's for my master."

Lu Yayingzi said calmly, "He called me and asked for help. He said he was thinking of a new magic trick and wanted to use it to return to the stage, so he hoped I could lend him some money.

Although I didn't believe his words, I still asked my agent to help me withdraw the money."

"Don't believe it?" Tang Ze raised his eyebrows: "You mean..."

"Isn't this obvious?"

Lu Yayingzi sneered, "He's guilty of murder. As a public figure, it's impossible for him to make a comeback, right? The media aren't so easy to talk to.

And putting all that aside, even if he was once a great magician, the ten years in prison would be fatal.

He is now just a poor old man who can't even hold the bottle cap firmly to open a wine flask. The magician "Pink Peach Mountain" has completely disappeared.

Perhaps that’s why something like that happened?”

"Things like that?" Nanatsuki Koshimizu asked in surprise.

"I think he may have committed suicide."

Lu Yayingzi said, "Pink Peach Mountain was once a top magician, but at the height of his fame, a case like this happened. After he was released from prison, he was so poor that he had to ask for money from his former apprentice, whom he had never taught with all his heart.

His self-esteem would surely be greatly humiliated."

"But if he already asked you for money, why would he commit suicide in the middle of your performance?" Nanatsuki Koshimizu questioned. "That's totally unreasonable."

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