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Chapter 862 The Third Sacrifice
Three o'clock in the early morning.
Chi Feichei arrived outside Tushi Yicheng's Residence, more than ten minutes later than Hassashi.
Tushi Yicheng lived in the Police Substation, which, like the houses in the Village, had a wooden structure with a sloping roof, divided into office and accommodation areas.
Tracing the investigation up to now, he could also reconstruct Tushi Yicheng's Movement Trajectory last night—
From the time he and Conan fell into the Cave, Tushi Yicheng ran into the depths of the Jungle. After discovering that they hadn't followed, he went to the Stone Monument where the Bouquet was offered.
The Bouquet should have been picked, bundled, and placed in front of the Stone Monument during the day. Tushi Yicheng's reason for going there might have been that he felt guilty for harming innocent people and wanted to talk to Konno Machiko, or perhaps to tell Konno Machiko that he was ready to Take Action against the Wakura Family.
After that, Tushi Yicheng went to the vicinity of the Sacrifice Tree, known as the 'second Offering', called Wakura Yoichi, who was waiting there, into the Jungle and knocked him unconscious. Then he placed Wakura Yoichi On the Tree of God-Dwelling Tree and pressed the Switch of the Reservoir Gate.
There were also Tushi Yicheng's Straw Sandals shoeprints and traces left by the edges of Wakura Yoichi's Leather Shoes there. It was a Pity that there were many Footprint near the God-Dwelling Tree and the Sacrifice Tree, theirs and the Villager's, all mixed together.
After that, Tushi Yicheng went to the Forest to change back into the Clothes he had hidden in advance, left the Forest, and went to the Main Road to join the Villagers who had rushed over after hearing about Wakura Yoichi's Death.
He found Tushi Yicheng's 'Birdman' Outfit On a Tree, which should have been when he changed out of it.
Since it could be confirmed that Wakura Yoichi was killed by Tushi Yicheng, then Shirafuji Yasumi, who died in the same way, should also be the same.
Chi Feichei and Hassashi met up at Tushi Yicheng's Residence and did not stay long before turning back.
When they reached the Main Road, Hassashi, who was perched on Chi Feichei's shoulder, couldn't hold back and hinted, "Master, I found him at a not slow Speed, right?"
Chi Feichei knew what Answer Hassashi wanted as soon as he heard it, and praised with a calm Face, "Very impressive."
"Not really," Hassashi's Tail tip swayed happily, "Because it didn't Rain, the Scent left by his Shoe was still very obvious, but Officer Tsuchishi Seemingly is the Culprit..."
"He is."
All the way back to the Rock Hot Spring, Chi Feichei observed for a moment and confirmed that no one had been there during this Period. Then, he put Hassashi between the Rocks, went to the Shower Room to Take a Bath, and by the way, rinsed the Yukata and Wooden Clogs with Water to wash away the Dust that had accumulated in the Jungle. He changed into his previous Clothes, and took the Yukata back to the Wakura Family Residence.
The Time was approaching four o'clock in the Early Morning. The Wakura Family Old Maid's Guest Room was next to the First-Floor Living Room. Hearing the Sound, she Specially came out to Check.
"Young Master Ike?"
"Sorry, did I disturb you? I accidentally fell asleep in the Bath."
"Ah, it's okay, you need to pay attention to Safety, that Yukata..."
"Fell into the Water."
"Then leave it to me, I'll get you another Yukata, and this one can wait until Tomorrow to be washed."
"Troublesome you."
"You are too Polite."
After dealing with the Old Maid, Chi Feichei went upstairs to Return to Room to sleep.
...
It was past ten o'clock in the morning when Chi Feichei was awakened by a loud and sharp Cry.
The Cry that echoed through the Village sounded again, also Meaning that Tushi Yicheng had killed again.
When Chi Feichei Go Out and Go Find in the Direction where the noise came from, Kisaki Eri and Conan and others, as well as most of the Villagers, had already arrived in front of the Sacrifice Tree.
This Time, the one who died was Wakura Kotomi, who was also Impalement on the sharpened Branch of the Sacrifice Tree.
The Villagers had seen people die one after another and were somewhat numb, only the Wakura Family's grief remained.
Of Wakura Yuumi's four Children, only Wakura Ryoji and Wakura Misa remained.
Kisaki Eri saw Chi Feichei coming, and her solemn Face eased a little, "Hissashi, you're awake, Ayou said you fell asleep in the Bath last night, if you're too sleepy, don't Take a Bath, be Careful of drowning."
"Sorry, I made you worry." Chi Feichei expressed his apology.
Kisaki Eri: "..."
That calm Face, there was no Meaning of 'apology' at all.
Doctor Agasa sighed, looking at the Corpse On the Tree, "We agreed not to Act Alone, but this morning Conan wanted to Come Over to the Sacrifice Tree to Check, so I brought the Children here. Before we came, Miss Kotomi was clearly still at Home, doing well..."
"This morning I went to Mr. Wakura to Confirm some issues regarding the defense, and Miss Misa accompanied me. After we came out, only Mr. Ryouji, Miss Qinghua and the Maid were in the Living Room," Kisaki Eri looked at the Corpse On the Tree, "Miss Kotomi probably came out Alone at that Time and was killed by the Murderer."
"It's the Great Bird God!" Granny A-Fu jumped out again.
"Same as Mr. Yoichi," Chi Feichei observed the Corpse, "There are Traces of being hit On the Forehead."
"Yes," Kisaki Eri touching her chin, "The Culprit should have knocked them unconscious before Take Action, but Miss Shirafuji Yasumi was not knocked unconscious at that Time..."
Granny A-Fu: "..."
Can these People listen to her?
Even if they don't believe in the Great Bird God, they shouldn't ignore an Old Person again and again, right?
So angry!
Conan used a Handkerchief to wrap an Obsidian Fragment, walked from under the Tree to Chi Feichei, Reached Out and handed the Things forward, "Brother Chi, I found this under Miss Kotomi's Foot!"
Chi Feichei Take Out an Evidence Bag and let Conan put the Fragments in.
Conan also Take Out the two Fragments he got yesterday and put them On the Grass to piece them together.
After this Time of piecing together, the Obsidian Mirror was only missing one piece.
The Pattern On the back was a very simple Carving, a half-human, half-Animal, holding an item like a Drum in its Hand.
This kind of Carving like a Mural is very abstract. You can see that it is a Human Shape with fangs, but you can't see exactly what Wild Beast it is. The Thing in its Hand is just a long object.
"What kind of Pattern is this?" Genta also leaning On the Aside to Look.
Mitsuhiko touching his chin and pondered, "It feels like a Mural... No, it's like an ancient Artifact that has just been unearthed, that kind of Statue made of Soil with big Eyes and Mouth."
Chi Feichei squatted down and Looked for a moment, barely distinguishing it, "Huitzilopochtli."
"Huh?" Ayumi asked in surprise, "The Sun God worshiped by the Mesoamerican Civilization People?"
"Yes, Legend has it that Huitzilopochtli has Feather Decoration On his Hand," Chi Feichei pointed to the Hand of the figure On the Obsidian Fragment, "There is also the same Feather Decoration On his left Foot, holding a Shield and a Spear in his Hand."
"So this is a Shield, not a Drum," Haibara Ai Looked at the Fragments and turned On her Venomous Tongue Skill, "It's really Art Carving that is so concise that people can't completely distinguish what it is."
"Did you Come Over to investigate this morning?" Chi Feichei asked.
"Uh, yes," Conan Speechless Looked at Granny A-Fu, "But..."
"The Kids you brought actually climbed the Sacrifice Tree randomly, that will be Retribution!" Granny A-Fu saw that These People finally began to pay attention to Oneself, and said with a dark Face, "I stopped them, and they actually argued with me, really don't respect me, this Priest, at all!"
Genta said solemnly, "We were not impolite."
"That's right!" Mitsuhiko Nodded.
Ayumi looked aggrieved, "It's Granny who is too fierce!"
Granny A-Fu: "..."
Seeing the Little Girl so aggrieved, she suddenly couldn't bear to accuse her.
While the others were not paying attention, Conan leaned close to Chi Feichei's ear and said in a low voice, "I haven't had Time to Check if there is a Problem with the Sacrifice Tree yet, this Grandmother ran Over, she is Stare very closely, there is no Time to investigate properly at all."
Chi Feichei thought for a while, and could only Say...
"Refuel."
Conan: "..."
Haibara Ai squeezed between the two of them, "Do you two have any Discovery again?"
"Sort of..." Conan saw that the Surrounding Area was noisy and hesitated for a moment, "Let's wait until we get back to Say it."
"I have a Point of Discovery. When I got up in the morning, I flipped through the books in the Bookshelf in the Wakura Family Living Room," Haibara Ai Said, "There is a Book called 《Mesoamerica Dictionary》, which has Picture of the Golden Eagle Warrior who believes in Huitzilopochtli."
"Golden Eagle Warrior?" Conan was Doubtful, then his Face changed slightly, "Could it be..."
"Correct, it's the Appearance of being draped in Feathers and wearing a Bird Beak Mask On his Face," Haibara Ai Looked at the Villagers in the distance, and lowered her voice again, "That Monster should be dressed up as a Golden Eagle Warrior, and the Book also records that they will Sacrifice the Heart of the Prisoner of War, and at the same Time, worried that the Darkness God will defeat the Sun God, they will also Sacrifice the People loved by the Darkness God alive. Of course, it is Said that the Mayans who believed in the Sun God still failed in the End, and the Victors were the Jaguar Legion of the Olmec Civilization who believed in the Darkness God Tezcatlipoca."
Conan frowned and pondered.
Looking at it this way, this Village does have a Relationship with Mesoamerican Civilization, but which side is it?
Looking at the Birdman's Appearance yesterday, there should be Golden Eagle Warrior in the Village, which is consistent with the People who believe in the Sun God. The Culprit Seemingly is also performing a live Sacrifice.
But the Village Name is also called 'Fifteen Night Village', which Seemingly is On the side of the Darkness God.
Does the Culprit's Murder have a Relationship with Faith?
Is the 'for my God enemy' that the Monster Said at the Wakura Family hinting at this?
The Villagers talked for a while and then left one after another to continue to the Shrine for Prayer.
Chi Feichei and others also returned to the Wakura Family Residence.
"Now we can't contact the Police at all, Whether or Not to put Boss and Second Sister's Corpse down first?" Wakura Misa sat helplessly On the Sofa, turned her Head and asked Wakura Ryoji for Help, "Also, how should we Say about Second Sister's Matter to Father?"
Her Old Dad's Heart was not good originally, and he was frightened by the Birdman last night. After that, her Boss died again. Her Old Dad almost had a Heart attack and Death directly, and he still hasn't been able to Get Up from the Bed.
"Although I want to Say that it's Better to hide it from Mr. Wakura first, but that Monster Sound that resounded through the Village can't be hidden, I'm afraid he also Guess that someone has been killed," Kisaki Eri sighed, and Said to Chi Feichei, "Also, Miss Qinghua's two Companions are still missing. Officer Tsuchishi has already promised to organize the Villagers to Help Find them."
Chi Feichei didn't care about the Movement of those two People, and Said casually, "No News is not bad News."
At least from his Tracking of Tushi Yicheng's movements last night, those two People did not suffer Murderous Hands.
Mitsuhiko Nodded and Said, "Maybe they have already returned!"
"Also Correct." Kisaki Eri breathed a sigh of relief.
Haibara Ai flipped out the 《Mesoamerica Dictionary》 from the Bookshelf, took it to the Table, Opened it, and put it in front of Chi Feichei, "This is the Golden Eagle Warrior I saw, and... this page, above is the Sun God Huitzilopochtli and the Darkness God Tezcatlipoca."
Mitsuhiko curiously leaned forward, "Both of them Look like half-human and half-Animal."
Genta exclaimed, "And the Darkness God's left Leg is really an Obsidian Mirror!"
"Ah..." Wakura Misa Looked at the Picture and suddenly exclaimed in a low voice. Seeing that others Looked towards her, she quickly steadied her Mind and stood up, "By the Way, Father Should Take Medicine, I'll Go Look."
Three o'clock in the early morning.
Chi Feichei arrived outside Tushi Yicheng's Residence, more than ten minutes later than Hassashi.
Tushi Yicheng lived in the Police Substation, which, like the houses in the Village, had a wooden structure with a sloping roof, divided into office and accommodation areas.
Tracing the investigation up to now, he could also reconstruct Tushi Yicheng's Movement Trajectory last night—
From the time he and Conan fell into the Cave, Tushi Yicheng ran into the depths of the Jungle. After discovering that they hadn't followed, he went to the Stone Monument where the Bouquet was offered.
The Bouquet should have been picked, bundled, and placed in front of the Stone Monument during the day. Tushi Yicheng's reason for going there might have been that he felt guilty for harming innocent people and wanted to talk to Konno Machiko, or perhaps to tell Konno Machiko that he was ready to Take Action against the Wakura Family.
After that, Tushi Yicheng went to the vicinity of the Sacrifice Tree, known as the 'second Offering', called Wakura Yoichi, who was waiting there, into the Jungle and knocked him unconscious. Then he placed Wakura Yoichi On the Tree of God-Dwelling Tree and pressed the Switch of the Reservoir Gate.
There were also Tushi Yicheng's Straw Sandals shoeprints and traces left by the edges of Wakura Yoichi's Leather Shoes there. It was a Pity that there were many Footprint near the God-Dwelling Tree and the Sacrifice Tree, theirs and the Villager's, all mixed together.
After that, Tushi Yicheng went to the Forest to change back into the Clothes he had hidden in advance, left the Forest, and went to the Main Road to join the Villagers who had rushed over after hearing about Wakura Yoichi's Death.
He found Tushi Yicheng's 'Birdman' Outfit On a Tree, which should have been when he changed out of it.
Since it could be confirmed that Wakura Yoichi was killed by Tushi Yicheng, then Shirafuji Yasumi, who died in the same way, should also be the same.
Chi Feichei and Hassashi met up at Tushi Yicheng's Residence and did not stay long before turning back.
When they reached the Main Road, Hassashi, who was perched on Chi Feichei's shoulder, couldn't hold back and hinted, "Master, I found him at a not slow Speed, right?"
Chi Feichei knew what Answer Hassashi wanted as soon as he heard it, and praised with a calm Face, "Very impressive."
"Not really," Hassashi's Tail tip swayed happily, "Because it didn't Rain, the Scent left by his Shoe was still very obvious, but Officer Tsuchishi Seemingly is the Culprit..."
"He is."
All the way back to the Rock Hot Spring, Chi Feichei observed for a moment and confirmed that no one had been there during this Period. Then, he put Hassashi between the Rocks, went to the Shower Room to Take a Bath, and by the way, rinsed the Yukata and Wooden Clogs with Water to wash away the Dust that had accumulated in the Jungle. He changed into his previous Clothes, and took the Yukata back to the Wakura Family Residence.
The Time was approaching four o'clock in the Early Morning. The Wakura Family Old Maid's Guest Room was next to the First-Floor Living Room. Hearing the Sound, she Specially came out to Check.
"Young Master Ike?"
"Sorry, did I disturb you? I accidentally fell asleep in the Bath."
"Ah, it's okay, you need to pay attention to Safety, that Yukata..."
"Fell into the Water."
"Then leave it to me, I'll get you another Yukata, and this one can wait until Tomorrow to be washed."
"Troublesome you."
"You are too Polite."
After dealing with the Old Maid, Chi Feichei went upstairs to Return to Room to sleep.
...
It was past ten o'clock in the morning when Chi Feichei was awakened by a loud and sharp Cry.
The Cry that echoed through the Village sounded again, also Meaning that Tushi Yicheng had killed again.
When Chi Feichei Go Out and Go Find in the Direction where the noise came from, Kisaki Eri and Conan and others, as well as most of the Villagers, had already arrived in front of the Sacrifice Tree.
This Time, the one who died was Wakura Kotomi, who was also Impalement on the sharpened Branch of the Sacrifice Tree.
The Villagers had seen people die one after another and were somewhat numb, only the Wakura Family's grief remained.
Of Wakura Yuumi's four Children, only Wakura Ryoji and Wakura Misa remained.
Kisaki Eri saw Chi Feichei coming, and her solemn Face eased a little, "Hissashi, you're awake, Ayou said you fell asleep in the Bath last night, if you're too sleepy, don't Take a Bath, be Careful of drowning."
"Sorry, I made you worry." Chi Feichei expressed his apology.
Kisaki Eri: "..."
That calm Face, there was no Meaning of 'apology' at all.
Doctor Agasa sighed, looking at the Corpse On the Tree, "We agreed not to Act Alone, but this morning Conan wanted to Come Over to the Sacrifice Tree to Check, so I brought the Children here. Before we came, Miss Kotomi was clearly still at Home, doing well..."
"This morning I went to Mr. Wakura to Confirm some issues regarding the defense, and Miss Misa accompanied me. After we came out, only Mr. Ryouji, Miss Qinghua and the Maid were in the Living Room," Kisaki Eri looked at the Corpse On the Tree, "Miss Kotomi probably came out Alone at that Time and was killed by the Murderer."
"It's the Great Bird God!" Granny A-Fu jumped out again.
"Same as Mr. Yoichi," Chi Feichei observed the Corpse, "There are Traces of being hit On the Forehead."
"Yes," Kisaki Eri touching her chin, "The Culprit should have knocked them unconscious before Take Action, but Miss Shirafuji Yasumi was not knocked unconscious at that Time..."
Granny A-Fu: "..."
Can these People listen to her?
Even if they don't believe in the Great Bird God, they shouldn't ignore an Old Person again and again, right?
So angry!
Conan used a Handkerchief to wrap an Obsidian Fragment, walked from under the Tree to Chi Feichei, Reached Out and handed the Things forward, "Brother Chi, I found this under Miss Kotomi's Foot!"
Chi Feichei Take Out an Evidence Bag and let Conan put the Fragments in.
Conan also Take Out the two Fragments he got yesterday and put them On the Grass to piece them together.
After this Time of piecing together, the Obsidian Mirror was only missing one piece.
The Pattern On the back was a very simple Carving, a half-human, half-Animal, holding an item like a Drum in its Hand.
This kind of Carving like a Mural is very abstract. You can see that it is a Human Shape with fangs, but you can't see exactly what Wild Beast it is. The Thing in its Hand is just a long object.
"What kind of Pattern is this?" Genta also leaning On the Aside to Look.
Mitsuhiko touching his chin and pondered, "It feels like a Mural... No, it's like an ancient Artifact that has just been unearthed, that kind of Statue made of Soil with big Eyes and Mouth."
Chi Feichei squatted down and Looked for a moment, barely distinguishing it, "Huitzilopochtli."
"Huh?" Ayumi asked in surprise, "The Sun God worshiped by the Mesoamerican Civilization People?"
"Yes, Legend has it that Huitzilopochtli has Feather Decoration On his Hand," Chi Feichei pointed to the Hand of the figure On the Obsidian Fragment, "There is also the same Feather Decoration On his left Foot, holding a Shield and a Spear in his Hand."
"So this is a Shield, not a Drum," Haibara Ai Looked at the Fragments and turned On her Venomous Tongue Skill, "It's really Art Carving that is so concise that people can't completely distinguish what it is."
"Did you Come Over to investigate this morning?" Chi Feichei asked.
"Uh, yes," Conan Speechless Looked at Granny A-Fu, "But..."
"The Kids you brought actually climbed the Sacrifice Tree randomly, that will be Retribution!" Granny A-Fu saw that These People finally began to pay attention to Oneself, and said with a dark Face, "I stopped them, and they actually argued with me, really don't respect me, this Priest, at all!"
Genta said solemnly, "We were not impolite."
"That's right!" Mitsuhiko Nodded.
Ayumi looked aggrieved, "It's Granny who is too fierce!"
Granny A-Fu: "..."
Seeing the Little Girl so aggrieved, she suddenly couldn't bear to accuse her.
While the others were not paying attention, Conan leaned close to Chi Feichei's ear and said in a low voice, "I haven't had Time to Check if there is a Problem with the Sacrifice Tree yet, this Grandmother ran Over, she is Stare very closely, there is no Time to investigate properly at all."
Chi Feichei thought for a while, and could only Say...
"Refuel."
Conan: "..."
Haibara Ai squeezed between the two of them, "Do you two have any Discovery again?"
"Sort of..." Conan saw that the Surrounding Area was noisy and hesitated for a moment, "Let's wait until we get back to Say it."
"I have a Point of Discovery. When I got up in the morning, I flipped through the books in the Bookshelf in the Wakura Family Living Room," Haibara Ai Said, "There is a Book called 《Mesoamerica Dictionary》, which has Picture of the Golden Eagle Warrior who believes in Huitzilopochtli."
"Golden Eagle Warrior?" Conan was Doubtful, then his Face changed slightly, "Could it be..."
"Correct, it's the Appearance of being draped in Feathers and wearing a Bird Beak Mask On his Face," Haibara Ai Looked at the Villagers in the distance, and lowered her voice again, "That Monster should be dressed up as a Golden Eagle Warrior, and the Book also records that they will Sacrifice the Heart of the Prisoner of War, and at the same Time, worried that the Darkness God will defeat the Sun God, they will also Sacrifice the People loved by the Darkness God alive. Of course, it is Said that the Mayans who believed in the Sun God still failed in the End, and the Victors were the Jaguar Legion of the Olmec Civilization who believed in the Darkness God Tezcatlipoca."
Conan frowned and pondered.
Looking at it this way, this Village does have a Relationship with Mesoamerican Civilization, but which side is it?
Looking at the Birdman's Appearance yesterday, there should be Golden Eagle Warrior in the Village, which is consistent with the People who believe in the Sun God. The Culprit Seemingly is also performing a live Sacrifice.
But the Village Name is also called 'Fifteen Night Village', which Seemingly is On the side of the Darkness God.
Does the Culprit's Murder have a Relationship with Faith?
Is the 'for my God enemy' that the Monster Said at the Wakura Family hinting at this?
The Villagers talked for a while and then left one after another to continue to the Shrine for Prayer.
Chi Feichei and others also returned to the Wakura Family Residence.
"Now we can't contact the Police at all, Whether or Not to put Boss and Second Sister's Corpse down first?" Wakura Misa sat helplessly On the Sofa, turned her Head and asked Wakura Ryoji for Help, "Also, how should we Say about Second Sister's Matter to Father?"
Her Old Dad's Heart was not good originally, and he was frightened by the Birdman last night. After that, her Boss died again. Her Old Dad almost had a Heart attack and Death directly, and he still hasn't been able to Get Up from the Bed.
"Although I want to Say that it's Better to hide it from Mr. Wakura first, but that Monster Sound that resounded through the Village can't be hidden, I'm afraid he also Guess that someone has been killed," Kisaki Eri sighed, and Said to Chi Feichei, "Also, Miss Qinghua's two Companions are still missing. Officer Tsuchishi has already promised to organize the Villagers to Help Find them."
Chi Feichei didn't care about the Movement of those two People, and Said casually, "No News is not bad News."
At least from his Tracking of Tushi Yicheng's movements last night, those two People did not suffer Murderous Hands.
Mitsuhiko Nodded and Said, "Maybe they have already returned!"
"Also Correct." Kisaki Eri breathed a sigh of relief.
Haibara Ai flipped out the 《Mesoamerica Dictionary》 from the Bookshelf, took it to the Table, Opened it, and put it in front of Chi Feichei, "This is the Golden Eagle Warrior I saw, and... this page, above is the Sun God Huitzilopochtli and the Darkness God Tezcatlipoca."
Mitsuhiko curiously leaned forward, "Both of them Look like half-human and half-Animal."
Genta exclaimed, "And the Darkness God's left Leg is really an Obsidian Mirror!"
"Ah..." Wakura Misa Looked at the Picture and suddenly exclaimed in a low voice. Seeing that others Looked towards her, she quickly steadied her Mind and stood up, "By the Way, Father Should Take Medicine, I'll Go Look."
