Chapter 398
Because of that inexplicably convincing reason, Bourbon finally began to have a little faith in Usakabe Saiki's speculation.
"...So, the client's reaction was a bit strange. She told me not to investigate the man's past anymore, and she seemed a little unhappy about it..."
Bourbon initially didn't consider the possibility that the probability was so low. He simply assumed that the man and woman had some kind of physical contact. The client was more concerned about whether there was an affair now and had no interest in the past. Now that he realized the problem, he suddenly sensed that something was wrong.
Usoya Saiki stroked his chin thoughtfully: "She probably went straight for a DNA test. If the results aren't good... she might commit suicide."
Bourbon gasped slightly.
Based on his understanding of the client, the probability... well, it's not entirely zero.
After all, young people in Japan don't value virginity much these days. In fact, regardless of gender, people who haven't lost their virginity at any age are often ridiculed. These two have been dating for so long, it's impossible that they were just chatting; they must have done everything they were supposed to do.
Normally, this wouldn't be a big deal, but what if it were suddenly discovered that the two were biological siblings...
Anyone with even a modicum of moral integrity would likely find this shock unbearable, and his client probably falls into that category, coupled with Usakata Saiki's poor judgment of character...
Bourbon felt the pressure—he had only taken on a commission, so how could someone be dying for no reason!
And if their speculation is true, then no one did anything wrong or deserved to die; it's purely fate playing tricks, because this suicide is just too...
“They’re having a family and friends banquet tonight,” Bourbon mused. “I have to go and keep an eye on things… I just wonder when the results will be available if she gets a DNA test…”
As an outsider, he really doesn't know how to say this! He can't just go up to them and say, "I already know you're relatives, I hope you can calm down..." That kind of statement, as if he's already verified the DNA, would make him seem like a pervert.
And the banquet that evening was also...
Bo Yezaki coughed and said, "This has nothing to do with you, so you don't need to think about it so much."
Bourbon sighed, "You can't say that..."
Even though he's still undercover, he's still a police officer, and he'd still want to save people if he could.
"Are you stupid?" Bo Yezaki rolled his eyes. "What I mean is, it's hard for the client to bring it up, but the man should also know, right? It can't be just the woman who's struggling with this. It's only fair if everyone can share their worries!"
Bourbon: "...There's no evidence yet!"
As expected of Usakabe Saiki! He came up with a way so quickly that could both solve the problem and increase the number of people who are emotionally hurt!
But this is too much of a lose-lose situation! What if it turns out that's not actually the case in the end? Wouldn't that be incredibly awkward?!
However, it would be too late to collect hair and blood samples from both of them for testing. So, the Japanese police, who were adept at illegal operations, found a way to track down the woman's whereabouts. They actually discovered that she had recently been in contact with a testing agency. He then secretly arranged for the agency to pay extra to skip the line and expedite the results, which were then delivered to him first.
Money makes the world go round, and just before Bourbon was about to leave for his restaurant job, the results finally came out.
The engaged couple are indeed related by blood; they are twins.
Bourbon sighed and, urged on by Bo Yezaki with a look of schadenfreude, made a phone call to the man—after all, he was following him like a detective, so it was impossible that he hadn't even found out his phone number.
"Hello?" The man answered the phone quickly.
Bourbon: "Hello, are you alone with me?...Okay, you don't need to know who I am. You just need to know that you and your fiancée are twins, and she might commit suicide if she finds out."
"What?! Wait! Who are you...?"
Feeling that explaining it would be too complicated, Bourbon decided to end it quickly and hung up the phone, immediately blocking the other party from his contacts.
Bo Yezhai blinked: "Why are you so sarcastic? Can't you just speak properly? And where did you get this habit of adding people to your blacklist so easily?"
Bourbon: "…………"
He looked at Bo Yezaki with a complicated expression, wondering where Bo Yezaki got the nerve to say such a thing: "I learned it from you."
Usakabe Saiki declared confidently, "Impossible! I've always been kind to everyone! Even Shuichi Akai has to thank me!"
Bourbon thought to himself, "You forced Shuichi Akai to run away, and now he's even dead. How can I thank you?" But he quickly realized that Usuiba Saiki saved Miyano Akemi—so Shuichi Akai did indeed owe Usuiba Saiki a thank you!
This cousin is useless at infiltrating, useless at claiming kinship, and he's the number one hindrance. If it weren't for Shuichi Akai, Akemi Miyano could have been doing quite well in the organization! He could have slowly figured out a way to rescue the Miyano sisters!
How could things have come to this point where Akemi Miyano was almost killed and Shiho Miyano is still missing!
It's all Shuichi Akai's fault!
However, now that the person is dead, Bourbon no longer harbors such resentment, and he feels at peace when he thinks of Shuichi Akai.
He is currently more worried about whether his client can handle the shock.
Usakabe Saiki said, "Aren't you still going to work at the restaurant? Put on your headset and a listening device on your body. I want to hear what's happening live!"
Bourbon: "…………"
Because of Morofushi Kagemitsu's matter, Bourbon didn't really refuse this harmless little request and readily agreed.
That evening, Bourbon went to work at the restaurant where the engaged couple was supposed to have their wedding banquet, only to receive new instructions from the manager—that night was the groom's breakup party, where he was going to get together with some friends to drink until they were drunk…
Goodness, the banquet turned into a small gathering, it's been drastically reduced.
However, after dating for so long, many people around them probably already know that they are dating. If they suddenly say that they are twins, it will be very awkward. They can't openly acknowledge their relationship, so they can only break up first and let everyone's impression fade away.
In the future, other people may remember them as a couple who broke up amicably and maintained a good relationship.
It will definitely affect my ability to find a partner in the future, but there's no better way to deal with it right now.
Some friends hadn't seen each other for a long time and had made time in advance to attend his banquet. It wouldn't be good to cancel everything, so it was scaled down to just a few people getting together.
Usakabe Saiki complained through his headset: "If you ask me, we should just turn the bachelor/bachelor party into a family reunion! It would be much easier than this!"
"Don't just watch the drama unfold..." Bourbon said, embarrassed. "You should at least consider the woman's ability to handle it!"
That's someone who could commit suicide at any moment!
Perhaps because Usaku Saiki had said so many terrifying things, Bourbon had become too lazy to analyze Usaku Saiki's psychological state. In any case, whether the other party was cold-blooded, kind, or simply looking for fun, there was no need to delve into it. As long as the final result was good, that was enough.
All he wanted to know now was whether he still had a chance to contact Kogoro Mouri through this request.
Fortunately, Kogoro Mouri did come to keep his appointment that evening, bringing his daughter Ran Mouri along with...
Conan Edogawa.
Upon seeing the child, Bourbon suddenly remembered something and broke out in a cold sweat.
He struggled to serve the dishes on the table and heard the man crying to Kogoro Mouri.
"It's all my fault! She's perfect in every way, but I just can't marry her..."
Kogoro Mouri guessed, "Did you get caught cheating? You've always been this frivolous, but now that you have a girlfriend, you should tone it down a bit!"
The man didn't argue, he just cried.
Usakabe Saiki said into the earpiece, "Not bad, he took some responsibility and didn't shift the blame to his sister..."
Bourbon remained silent, quietly serving the food, when a slightly tipsy man looked up at him and suddenly called out, "Wait, you're the detective she hired, right?"
Not only did the woman hire a detective, but he also hired one, because the woman's recent movements had been very mysterious, and this person was one of the detectives.
He checked with his newborn sister and they both understood what was going on; there was no misunderstanding.
Bourbon noticed that Kogoro Mouri was looking over, hesitated for a few seconds, but seized the opportunity and nodded: "Yes."
Upon hearing his voice, the man guessed what was going on, but didn't expose him. He simply sniffed and said, "You..."
Kogoro Mouri interjected first: "So it was because he got evidence of your infidelity and gave it to the other woman that you broke up?"
The man mumbled, "Well, you can't blame him..."
Bourbon said enthusiastically, "You must be the famous detective Kogoro Mouri? I'm sorry, I'm not a very professional detective, but you're my idol! I'll definitely learn from you in the future!"
Kogoro Mouri instantly forgot what he originally wanted to say and put on a serious expression: "Indeed, young people still have a lot to learn, especially in many things they can actually do more tactfully..."
"You're right." Bourbon's acting was superb; he lowered his guard and showered Kogoro Mouri with flattery, completely fooling him.
Conan Edogawa watched from the side, his eyes practically lifeless.
He solved all the cases, but Uncle Mori doesn't remember anything... If someone really wants to learn from you, how are you going to teach them?
Suddenly, Ran Mouri saw other people walking over.
"Oh, isn't this Mori? Long time no see. And... Ran, right? You've really grown into a young lady... Oh, and who's this child?"
Ran Mouri said with a smile, "This is Conan Edogawa, who's staying at our house."
Bourbon, who hadn't had time to leave: "…………"
Usui Saiki: "Oh... Conan Edogawa..."
Bourbon quietly withdrew from this circle of acquaintances and walked towards the kitchen.
Bo Yezhai asked sarcastically, "Why are you suddenly so quiet? I asked you to check out that coffee shop last time, saying there was a surprise for you. Tell me, what surprise did you find?"
Bourbon: "Why would anyone actually name themselves Conan Edogawa?!"
"I knew someone would have that name! You insisted it was impossible, it's obviously a fake name!"
"It's like a pseudonym!"
"Go check for yourself whether it's true or not! But before that, you need to pay me back the bet you owe me! I've been waiting for you since that time at the coffee shop!"
Bourbon remained silent for a long time, feeling that he could already picture Usaku Saiki wagging his tail triumphantly, and a strange sense of resistance welled up inside him.
That guy was already smug enough, and now...
Usoppei threatened, "Apologize now, and I'll give you some information."
Bourbon, unwilling to offend Usaku Saiki any further, could only silently say, "I'm sorry, it was my fault," and said with difficulty, "I'm sorry, it was my fault."
"Very well." Bo Yezai's tone suddenly brightened again. "Since there's not much fun to be had, I'll hang up now..."
"Wait! What are you trying to tell me?" Bourbon quickly stopped the feigning-ignorance of Usakawa Saiki.
“Oh, information… The reason I sent you to the coffee shop last time wasn’t just because of the surprise that ‘someone’s name is Conan Edogawa.’”
Bourbon: "...???"
—What kind of "surprise" could there be in just one coffee shop?! It can't be that FBI agent named Judy, can it?!
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Surprise: There's also Shuichi Akai, and although some people call him Conan Edogawa, his real name isn't Conan Edogawa.
Unfortunately, it's unclear when Bourbon will realize this.
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Bourbon: This name looks fake at first glance!
Bo Ye: Then go ahead and investigate! Apologize to me before you do!
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The wager is that if you lose, you have to apologize to Bo Ye.
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