Chapter 179 He won't listen either

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When Conan Edogawa was discharged from the hospital, he learned from the police that considerable progress had been made in solving the recent frequent criminal cases involving mentally ill criminals.

The police specially expressed their gratitude for the clues he provided.

Conan Edogawa asked for details, but the police did not tell him. However, he overheard part of the police's conversation:

“Is the source of the news reliable?”

"It should be reliable. It's the clue provided by Consultant Yu Ren."

"That's a real problem..."

"Will it be handed over to the police?"

"These criminals are so abominable! I hope the investigation can be speeded up, otherwise, I don't know how terrible things will happen..."

“Honestly, I’m scared now.”

"As a police officer I shouldn't say that... but I feel the same way."

I didn’t hear what happened next.

But just hearing these things was enough to give Conan Edogawa a bad feeling.

What happened? Those similar mentally unstable criminals committed murders again and again, and it can even be seen that the actions were organized and premeditated...

Leo? Is that Leo?

Organization? Is it an organization?

Edogawa Conan couldn't hold it in any longer, so he went to find Miyagawa Ling that day, but Miyagawa Ling was not at home.

He called Miyakawa Ling again, but no one answered.

Conan Edogawa thought for a moment and called Shuichi Akai: "Mr. Akai, do you know where Brother Hane went?"

"I don't know. What's wrong?"

Edogawa Conan paused, and suddenly asked: "Brother Hane, is it UC?"

UC is another name for undercover police officers who have been infiltrating criminal gangs for a long time.

After asking this question, Conan Edogawa realized how fast his heart was beating.

If...if that person is UC, then everything can be explained.

His gentle side, his dangerous side, his complexity and mystery, his variability and incomprehensibility.

That’s the best explanation—in every way.

If not, it’s horrible — in every way.

The boy's sudden words surprised Akai Shuichi.

Shuichi Akai now knows the identity of Conan Edogawa and has some understanding of his abilities, but when faced with this question, he still said, "Don't trust him too much."

This is out of responsibility for Conan Edogawa's life.

He couldn't persuade Conan Edogawa to stay away, because Miyagawa Ryo was undoubtedly still dangerous. If he suddenly left and angered the "second personality", it would be disastrous.

"Can't you tell me the answer?" Edogawa Conan asked repeatedly.

He really wanted a definite answer.

Even if Miyagawa Ryo was really innocent, Akai Shuichi might not be able to tell Conan Edogawa with confidence, not to mention that Miyagawa Ryo's current situation was too complicated to be known to outsiders.

Akai Shuichi thought for a moment and said, "Boy, I know you are tracking down that organization, but I'm sorry, for your safety, I still can't tell you too much. You don't understand how terrible the organization is. As for Yu Renling...his identity is..."

Edogawa Conan's heart ached from the tension.

"Bounty Hunter."

"Bounty Hunter...?"

"Yes, his code name is 'Zhuo'. Bounty hunters are not necessarily good or bad. He is working for the police now, but he may also help criminal organizations kill people in private. So, do you understand what I mean?"

Don't trust him too much.

Both good and evil exist in him.

Conan Edogawa paused: "But, he is a consultant for the police..."

"The police may not know what he did in private."

"..."Edogawa Conan: "Then Mr. Akai, your relationship with him..."

"No one is not wary of him, and no one is not afraid of him."

The reliable adult said this in a voice that was calm, almost indifferent.

After the call ended, Conan Edogawa was still muttering: "Is there anyone who is not wary of him, is there anyone who is not afraid of him?"

Using this sentence to describe Yu Renling seems to be the most accurate.

But Edogawa Conan always felt a little sad when he listened to it.

This shouldn't be the case...

Including this time, the young man whose smile was gentler than the warm sunshine in the sky had saved him five times.

After that, Conan Edogawa stared at Miyagawa Ryo's house every day, just wanting to wait for him to come back so that he could rush over and ask whatever questions he could.

But many days passed after Miyagawa Rei left, and sometimes Conan Edogawa couldn't help but wonder if he had forgotten that he still had a job as a game designer?

While waiting, another person attracted Conan Edogawa's attention-Toru Amuro, a waiter and detective who studied under Kogoro Mori.

When he first worked as a waiter at Poirot, Conan Edogawa thought that his observation and memory were too strong. After experiencing two cases and witnessing his ability to solve cases, Conan Edogawa became completely suspicious of him.

It is impossible for such a person not to see that the uncle is only half-baked, right? What on earth do you want to do by becoming the uncle's disciple?

However, without any evidence, Edogawa Conan could only hold back and carefully pretend to be a normal child.

On this day, the Maori Detective Agency received an invitation letter.

The invitation said that Kogoro Maori and six other detectives were invited to participate in a puzzle game in a suburban castle. Kogoro Maori didn't take it seriously at first, mocking it as a child's game, but when he saw the amount of money written below, the detective who solved the puzzle would get, his eyes widened!

In less than two minutes, he had packed his luggage!

Grab Ran Mouri and Conan Edogawa and go out!

When they were going out, they happened to meet Toru Amuro, so they went out together.

While waiting for the bus, Conan Edogawa was still looking towards Miyagawa Ryo's residence.

Amuro Toru noticed his gaze and asked with a smile: "Does Conan want Mr. Hane to come with you?"

Conan Edogawa nodded innocently: "Yes! Brother Hane is amazing!"

Maori Kogoro, who always disdains to flatter others, actually said this time: "Xiao Ling, you are really amazing! Speaking of which, the tea he gave me last time was said to be a tribute tea from the royal family of some country. Hahahaha, after the kid got it, he couldn't bear to drink it himself and gave it all to me! He said he was thanking me for helping him!"

Toru Amuro cooperated very well and showed a look of shock and envy.

"..." Ran Mouri and Conan Edogawa on the side were both speechless.

Brother Ling/Brother Yu Ren never said that!

You really know how to add drama to your own story! What you said is too outrageous!

"Mr. Hane is such a mysterious person..."

Noticing that Amuro Toru was looking at him again while chatting, Edogawa Conan quickly pointed to the vending machine not far away and said, "I'm going to buy a bottle of water."

Having said that, he walked over alone.

"Let's go together." Mao Lilan followed him.

"Conan, which one do you want?"

Conan Edogawa pointed at one at random: "This one."

"give."

"Thank you, Sister Xiaolan."

After the two returned, a taxi arrived and Conan Edogawa breathed a sigh of relief.

But after getting on the bus, before he could even drink the water, he was snatched away by Kogoro Mouri, who was tired of bragging.

Edogawa Conan: "..."

Forget it. I won’t bother with those despicable adults who snatch water from children.

He didn't even drink the water and stared out the window absent-mindedly.

He hasn't answered the phone or come back for so many days. What is he doing?

The taxi started and drove away. At this moment, Conan Edogawa saw two policemen and hurriedly ran to the back.

——That is the direction of the Mori Office, and also the direction of the Miyagawa Rei family.

He immediately widened his eyes and leaned against the window.

But because the distance was getting farther and there were cars blocking his view, he couldn't see where the police's destination was.

Conan Edogawa wanted to stop the car, but in his peripheral vision, the blond-haired, dark-skinned man was talking to Kogoro Mouri, but his eyes were looking at him.

He stopped abruptly again.

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Somewhere in a basement.

The strong smell of blood filled the entire space like the sea water flooding the earth.

Blood, iron bars, and a person lying in a corner.

Rope, mask, and a young man with light gold eyes.

"I remember..." a weak voice: "There is a black mole on his neck!"

"It's too late." A cold voice fell along with the raised stick.

Then.

“Ding Dong.”

In the black gloves, five fingers were spread out, and the iron rod fell to the ground.

The young man took off his gloves calmly and glanced at the newly received information:

【Bring back that disobedient thing.

(Castle picture)】

He smiled and pressed with one hand: [Yes.]

Sorry, he won't listen.

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Before entering the castle, Conan Edogawa thought it would be some kind of puzzle game.

But not long after entering, one of the seven hired detectives died!

The cause of death was mysterious. He was stabbed to death in a locked room where he lived alone.

Afterwards, some people made a commotion to leave, and the person behind the scenes who sent the invitations did not show up. Instead, the castle's steward smiled and said that until the puzzle was solved, the gate of this castle, which was built with the strongest materials in the last century, could not be opened.

Someone wanted to call the police, but found that the signal had been blocked.

The detectives patiently solved the mystery, trusting no one and maintaining the highest level of vigilance, but another person died the next day!

——Obviously, the murderer is in the castle! Even among these detectives!

Right now, solving the mystery is no longer important. The most important thing is to find the murderer first!

The detectives suspected each other, and some also suspected the butler. Conan Edogawa hid in the dark and found many clues, but he still lacked the most crucial evidence.

The second murder occurred that day, which brought everyone's panic to a climax, but Conan Edogawa also discovered the real murderer!

One of the remaining detectives!

When Conan Edogawa discovered it, he also predicted that the third case would happen that day. He stood up and ran to the place where the next victim might be killed!

On the way, Conan Edogawa met Toru Amuro who was also going there.

He pretended for a while, and the blond-haired, dark-skinned man looked like he had suddenly guessed the murderer's next target because of Maori Kogoro's suggestion, and asked him if he wanted to go with him.

Although it seemed strange to invite a child...but time was urgent, Conan Edogawa agreed.

The two found the room where they agreed that the next crime would occur. Neither the murderer nor the victim had arrived yet, so they chose to hide first.

Soon after, footsteps were heard outside...

The two hid in the closet and through the tiny gap, saw the butler pushing the door open.

It is not surprising that the butler appears, because this is the butler's room, and the murderer also intends to frame him.

but……

Not long after, another figure appeared outside the window.

He jumped lightly onto the windowsill, like a nimble and elegant cat, but the light from the open window shone on his face, and on that face with a gentle smile, there was obvious coldness in his golden eyes.

This scene makes people feel cold for no reason.

"Good evening." He said politely, "I've been looking for you for a long time."