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Chapter 894 Conan Forces the Palace
Chi Feichei didn't lie to Haibara Ai that His Mom wouldn't be in danger. Those words might fool a Child, but they couldn't fool Haibara Ai. He just Said, "My Father has been staying in London recently."
Chi Kana doesn't lack Bodyguard, but having someone with her during this period has a different Meaning.
Haibara Ai was a little surprised, and quickly imagined a Script where Chi Kana and Chi Shinnosuke reconciled. Then, she found her own imagination a bit funny, like a Child.
However, she probably understood Mouri Ran's Feeling of worrying about her Parents.
She also Hope her Godmother could be happy.
Thinking this, Haibara Ai Test again with a hint of provocation, Saying, "That's good then, but if you feel scared, I'll give you Protection."
Chi Feichei calmly Glanced at Haibara Ai, "Goldfish."
Haibara Ai: "..."
(ー_ー) Thank You, I'm annoyed.
But Brother Hichiji's State should be alright, still so annoying.
... Half an Hour later, Conan and A Group of People returned, and even Junichi Takahashi was called over.
"If she really is Kidnapping like you said, do you think the Criminal is among us?" Grandmother Oga Miao Asked, "Is that Whether true?"
"I can't say for sure yet," Suzuki Sonoko Said seriously, "But the Possibility is indeed very high."
"What are you saying?" Mochida Hideo got annoyed, "Do you even Don't Know what you are Saying?"
"It's alright, Mochida," Grandmother Oga Miao stopped Mochida Hideo from losing his temper, and then Looked Towards Suzuki Sonoko, "Then what do you want to Do by gathering us here?"
"Today Afternoon around one o'clock, someone saw Miss Katori walk into the Little Wooden House under the Windmill, so I wanted to ask everyone, what Place were you in and what were you Doing at one o'clock?" Suzuki Sonoko Asked.
"Are you investigating Alibi?" Grandmother Oga Miao Looked Towards Chi Feichei and Haibara Ai, and Said calmly, "You went Out To Find People at that time, and Hissashi, Ai, and I were in this Room entertaining two Police Officer. After the two Police Officer left after the Investigation, the three of us were drinking tea and chatting in the Room until you came over and Said that the Woman was Kidnapping."
Chi Feichei saw Suzuki Sonoko looking at him, and calmly Nodded, "During that Period, Granny Oga went out once to have someone prepare Tea Snacks, and returned in less than ten minutes. I went to the Washroom alone once, also for less than ten minutes."
Walking from here to the Little Wooden House under the Windmill takes more than ten minutes.
Of course, if some special Method was used, that's another matter.
Conan also thought so, and Asked again, "Brother Chi, about the Ring theft, did those two Police Officer find any Investigation Clue?"
Chi Feichei Intentionally slightly shifted his Line of Sight, saw Grandmother Oga Miao slightly shake her Head, and then Said, "No, they went to the Police Department to investigate Archive of people who might have Malice towards me."
Now that Akane Katori had an accident and couldn't get Marriage, Grandmother Oga Miao naturally welcomed it, so there was No Need to say where the Ring was.
He knew that Grandmother Oga Miao thought this way, but he couldn't Performance 'he knew'.
Conan noticed the Subtle Move between Chi Feichei and Grandmother Oga Miao, and was Speechless in his Heart.
This Chi Feichei Fellow definitely grasped some Clue!
But it seems, Chi Feichei and the Old Lady are on the same side. He probably won't easily tell him, and he has to Find Opportunity to secretly call Chi Feichei out to chat.
"Then what about Others?" Suzuki Sonoko Looked Towards Others.
Oga Tatsuya Looked Towards his Wife, "My Wife and I have also been staying in the hotel."
"At one o'clock in the Afternoon, I was Horse Riding with Friesland (Horse)." Oga Miwa Said.
Others then Looked Towards Mochida Hideo again.
Mochida Hideo pointed behind him, "At that time, I thought the Wedding Ceremony couldn't be held, so I was drinking Liquor in the Lounge over there."
"What about Mr. Takahashi?" Conan Go To Junichi Takahashi's Beside.
"One o'clock..." Junichi Takahashi recalled for a moment, took out a Camera, and adjusted the Photo, "I went to the Crystal Dream Theater to see some old Glassware... Yes, that's right, it was one o'clock..."
"Can I borrow your Camera?" Conan Asked.
"Sure," Junichi Takahashi generously handed the Camera to Conan, "If you want the Photo I took, you can ask them to print it out at the Counter."
Conan took the Camera, Looked Towards Chi Feichei, and Acting Cute in a childish voice, "Brother Chi, will you Keep Company me, Okay?"
Mouri Ran frowned, "Conan, Brother Hichiji he..."
"But the Air Outside is very good, going out to breathe fresh air is good for the Body and Mood, right?" Conan showed a naive and willful Expression specific to a Child on his Face, "And it's just going to the Counter, it's not far, I just want Brother Chi to Keep Company me!"
Chi Feichei had Already Get Up and Go To the Entrance.
Haibara Ai also followed, and when passing by Conan, pretended to have a relaxed Tone and teased in a low voice with Malice, "Let's go, you're really a helpless Kid."
Conan gave a Half-Moon Eyes 'hehe', and waited, once he got all the Clue, he wouldn't Care Whether these two Fellows Go Out or not.
Mouri Ran and Suzuki Sonoko also followed and Go Out, and A Group of People went to the Counter to ask the hotel staff to Help print Photo.
Taking advantage of this Opening, Conan Decided to directly force the palace, looked up and asked Chi Feichei with a smile, "Brother Chi, where is that Ring?"
"Huh?" Mouri Ran and Suzuki Sonoko Looked at Chi Feichei in confusion.
Chi Feichei Looked at Conan, and didn't Speak Out.
Conan was Stared at by that Gaze without a trace of Emotion or Temperature, and sweated. His Confidence unconsciously weakened by three points. He Decided to implement the strategy of 'forcing the palace + appealing to emotions' together, and tried to Look at Chi Feichei with the most naive and sincere Eyes, "Grandma Tae Said something to you before, Isn't It? Those two Police Officer are definitely not here to Investigation your enemies, otherwise they should have left one here for Investigation and Protection, right? The Police have all left, so Grandma Tae must have explained something to the Police, making the Police think there's No Need to continue the Investigation. For Example, the Ring is actually hidden by someone from the Oga Family, then there's No Need to conclude this Matter as 'theft'. For another Example, that Paper Doll wasn't placed by your enemies, nor is it a Threat or provocation, but there's some Reason that won't endanger your Personal Safety. Only in this way, the Police have No Need to stay, and left so decisively. That Ring is very Important. Without the Ring, Older Sister Akane and Zenya Oga won't be able to get Marriage, and that would be too Pity. They are clearly so in love, Older Sister Akane is also a very Gentle Person, and now Older Sister Akane is missing, maybe there will be Danger. If there are other Clue, it can also Help us find her faster."
Chi Feichei really wanted to Say 'Moral Kidnapping? Useless, as long as I have no morals, morals can't Kidnapping me', but in front of the protagonist group, the 'glorious and righteous' Persona still needs to be maintained, at least to be a little upright and not so cold-blooded.
Moreover, he is not Grandmother Oga Miao, Shinya Oga is not his Grandson, what is being inherited is not his Family Business, and they are not even Generations of Friendship or common Benefit Ally.
From his Stance, it's fine Whether this pair of newlyweds get Marriage or not. If they get Marriage, there is still a small Benefit, which is that it allows him to grasp a Weakness of Shinya Oga that is not fatal for now and may be corrected in the future. It seems that this Weakness cannot be detonated for a while, but 'having it' is always better than 'not having it'.
It's just that if he says it, it would be betraying the Old Lady...
"Brother Hichiji..." Mouri Ran also Looked at Chi Feichei.
Chi Feichei Considered for a moment, "Granny Oga is not the one who Kidnapping Miss Katori. I do know where the Ring is, but that is Miss Katori's last Opportunity to Performance. When we Find People her, it might be useful."
Conan was stunned for a moment, his Eyes lit up, and Understood.
He guessed correctly, Chi Feichei is Default Assumption that the Matter of hiding the Ring is related to Grandmother Oga Miao, it should be done or instructed by Grandmother Oga Miao, but Chi Feichei Said 'last Opportunity to Performance', then the Old Lady hid the Ring to Test Miss Katori, right?
So Chi Feichei was unwilling to tell them. After All, if they knew and told Akane Katori, maybe the Old Lady would think that doesn't count as Akane Katori passing the Test? Wouldn't that mean finding the Ring is useless, and the Old Lady is still Dissatisfaction with Akane Katori?
What Conan didn't Know is that the Old Lady had long been Disappointment with Akane Katori.
"Last Opportunity to Performance?" Suzuki Sonoko Asked in Doubt, "What's the Intention? Is it to let Older Sister Akane Find People the Ring..."
"Don't Say it was me who Said it." Chi Feichei Interrupt.
Mouri Ran and Suzuki Sonoko looked at each other, and felt a lot of Relaxation in their Heart.
So it was just a Test...
"But now Older Sister Akane is Kidnapping," Suzuki Sonoko quickly frowned and sorted out her Clue, "We still need to Find People her quickly."
"There's also one more thing, Miss Katori's Father..."
Chi Feichei Said the Matter of Akane Katori's Father's Suicide.
The Front Desk receptionist saw A Group of People talking, didn't disturb them, and After Saying Chi Feichei finished Speaking, then Go To them with the Camera and Photo.
"Little brother, the Photo you wanted is printed out!"
"Thank You, Older Sister!" Conan thanked sweetly, took the Camera and Photo, looked up at Chi Feichei, "Brother Chi thinks... there's a Problem with Older Sister Akane's Father's Disciple Kuroki Jiro, Correct?"
"Huh?" Suzuki Sonoko was Stunned, "That person who has Engagement with Older Sister Akane? Did he Kidnapping Older Sister Akane?"
"But Mr. Zenya Said, they haven't contacted each other for more than ten years," Mouri Ran Asked in Doubt, "And even if it is that person, how should We Find People him?"
The corner of Conan's Mouth raised a hint of a smile, but his Gaze was very firm, "Grandma Tae Said to Brother Chi that Older Sister Akane's Father is a Glass Craftsman at that Glass Workshop in Nagasaki, Correct? Isn't there a Glass Craftsman Beside us? Mr. Takahashi Said he is a Glass Craftsman from Hokkaido Otaru, but in the Bride's Dressing Room, the exclamation he blurted out was Nagasaki Accent. Moreover, in this way, Older Sister Akane's Reaction of changing Face when she first saw him can also be Explained!"
See, he felt that this Chi Feichei Fellow definitely has important Clue here.
"Then he Kidnapping Older Sister Akane because he couldn't get love and didn't want to see the Woman who had Engagement with him marry someone else?" Mouri Ran Speculation thoughtfully.
"Wait, wait!" Suzuki Sonoko called to stop, pointing at the Photo in Conan's Hand, "Let's not talk about Whether the person who Kidnapping Older Sister Akane is necessarily her Father's former Disciple Kuroki Jiro, let's just assume it was done by that person, but don't forget, Mr. Takahashi was at the Crystal Dream Theater at one o'clock, and he also took Photo that can be used as Alibi!"
Conan, Haibara Ai, and Mouri Ran looked down at the Photo.
That was the big flower clock in front of the Crystal Dream Theater. On the flower dial, the Direction pointed by the pointer was indeed one o'clock.
Chi Feichei Glanced at it, "Photo with only the pointer and no Number..."
Conan's Eyes lit up, and he immediately took the Photo and Run Away.
"Conan!"
Mouri Ran and Suzuki Sonoko chased and Go Out.
Haibara Ai Looked Towards Chi Feichei, "Want to go take a Look?"
Chi Feichei Nodded, this Farce is almost coming to an End.
But Junichi Takahashi probably didn't Kidnapping Akane Katori for love...
(End of Chapter)
Chi Feichei didn't lie to Haibara Ai that His Mom wouldn't be in danger. Those words might fool a Child, but they couldn't fool Haibara Ai. He just Said, "My Father has been staying in London recently."
Chi Kana doesn't lack Bodyguard, but having someone with her during this period has a different Meaning.
Haibara Ai was a little surprised, and quickly imagined a Script where Chi Kana and Chi Shinnosuke reconciled. Then, she found her own imagination a bit funny, like a Child.
However, she probably understood Mouri Ran's Feeling of worrying about her Parents.
She also Hope her Godmother could be happy.
Thinking this, Haibara Ai Test again with a hint of provocation, Saying, "That's good then, but if you feel scared, I'll give you Protection."
Chi Feichei calmly Glanced at Haibara Ai, "Goldfish."
Haibara Ai: "..."
(ー_ー) Thank You, I'm annoyed.
But Brother Hichiji's State should be alright, still so annoying.
... Half an Hour later, Conan and A Group of People returned, and even Junichi Takahashi was called over.
"If she really is Kidnapping like you said, do you think the Criminal is among us?" Grandmother Oga Miao Asked, "Is that Whether true?"
"I can't say for sure yet," Suzuki Sonoko Said seriously, "But the Possibility is indeed very high."
"What are you saying?" Mochida Hideo got annoyed, "Do you even Don't Know what you are Saying?"
"It's alright, Mochida," Grandmother Oga Miao stopped Mochida Hideo from losing his temper, and then Looked Towards Suzuki Sonoko, "Then what do you want to Do by gathering us here?"
"Today Afternoon around one o'clock, someone saw Miss Katori walk into the Little Wooden House under the Windmill, so I wanted to ask everyone, what Place were you in and what were you Doing at one o'clock?" Suzuki Sonoko Asked.
"Are you investigating Alibi?" Grandmother Oga Miao Looked Towards Chi Feichei and Haibara Ai, and Said calmly, "You went Out To Find People at that time, and Hissashi, Ai, and I were in this Room entertaining two Police Officer. After the two Police Officer left after the Investigation, the three of us were drinking tea and chatting in the Room until you came over and Said that the Woman was Kidnapping."
Chi Feichei saw Suzuki Sonoko looking at him, and calmly Nodded, "During that Period, Granny Oga went out once to have someone prepare Tea Snacks, and returned in less than ten minutes. I went to the Washroom alone once, also for less than ten minutes."
Walking from here to the Little Wooden House under the Windmill takes more than ten minutes.
Of course, if some special Method was used, that's another matter.
Conan also thought so, and Asked again, "Brother Chi, about the Ring theft, did those two Police Officer find any Investigation Clue?"
Chi Feichei Intentionally slightly shifted his Line of Sight, saw Grandmother Oga Miao slightly shake her Head, and then Said, "No, they went to the Police Department to investigate Archive of people who might have Malice towards me."
Now that Akane Katori had an accident and couldn't get Marriage, Grandmother Oga Miao naturally welcomed it, so there was No Need to say where the Ring was.
He knew that Grandmother Oga Miao thought this way, but he couldn't Performance 'he knew'.
Conan noticed the Subtle Move between Chi Feichei and Grandmother Oga Miao, and was Speechless in his Heart.
This Chi Feichei Fellow definitely grasped some Clue!
But it seems, Chi Feichei and the Old Lady are on the same side. He probably won't easily tell him, and he has to Find Opportunity to secretly call Chi Feichei out to chat.
"Then what about Others?" Suzuki Sonoko Looked Towards Others.
Oga Tatsuya Looked Towards his Wife, "My Wife and I have also been staying in the hotel."
"At one o'clock in the Afternoon, I was Horse Riding with Friesland (Horse)." Oga Miwa Said.
Others then Looked Towards Mochida Hideo again.
Mochida Hideo pointed behind him, "At that time, I thought the Wedding Ceremony couldn't be held, so I was drinking Liquor in the Lounge over there."
"What about Mr. Takahashi?" Conan Go To Junichi Takahashi's Beside.
"One o'clock..." Junichi Takahashi recalled for a moment, took out a Camera, and adjusted the Photo, "I went to the Crystal Dream Theater to see some old Glassware... Yes, that's right, it was one o'clock..."
"Can I borrow your Camera?" Conan Asked.
"Sure," Junichi Takahashi generously handed the Camera to Conan, "If you want the Photo I took, you can ask them to print it out at the Counter."
Conan took the Camera, Looked Towards Chi Feichei, and Acting Cute in a childish voice, "Brother Chi, will you Keep Company me, Okay?"
Mouri Ran frowned, "Conan, Brother Hichiji he..."
"But the Air Outside is very good, going out to breathe fresh air is good for the Body and Mood, right?" Conan showed a naive and willful Expression specific to a Child on his Face, "And it's just going to the Counter, it's not far, I just want Brother Chi to Keep Company me!"
Chi Feichei had Already Get Up and Go To the Entrance.
Haibara Ai also followed, and when passing by Conan, pretended to have a relaxed Tone and teased in a low voice with Malice, "Let's go, you're really a helpless Kid."
Conan gave a Half-Moon Eyes 'hehe', and waited, once he got all the Clue, he wouldn't Care Whether these two Fellows Go Out or not.
Mouri Ran and Suzuki Sonoko also followed and Go Out, and A Group of People went to the Counter to ask the hotel staff to Help print Photo.
Taking advantage of this Opening, Conan Decided to directly force the palace, looked up and asked Chi Feichei with a smile, "Brother Chi, where is that Ring?"
"Huh?" Mouri Ran and Suzuki Sonoko Looked at Chi Feichei in confusion.
Chi Feichei Looked at Conan, and didn't Speak Out.
Conan was Stared at by that Gaze without a trace of Emotion or Temperature, and sweated. His Confidence unconsciously weakened by three points. He Decided to implement the strategy of 'forcing the palace + appealing to emotions' together, and tried to Look at Chi Feichei with the most naive and sincere Eyes, "Grandma Tae Said something to you before, Isn't It? Those two Police Officer are definitely not here to Investigation your enemies, otherwise they should have left one here for Investigation and Protection, right? The Police have all left, so Grandma Tae must have explained something to the Police, making the Police think there's No Need to continue the Investigation. For Example, the Ring is actually hidden by someone from the Oga Family, then there's No Need to conclude this Matter as 'theft'. For another Example, that Paper Doll wasn't placed by your enemies, nor is it a Threat or provocation, but there's some Reason that won't endanger your Personal Safety. Only in this way, the Police have No Need to stay, and left so decisively. That Ring is very Important. Without the Ring, Older Sister Akane and Zenya Oga won't be able to get Marriage, and that would be too Pity. They are clearly so in love, Older Sister Akane is also a very Gentle Person, and now Older Sister Akane is missing, maybe there will be Danger. If there are other Clue, it can also Help us find her faster."
Chi Feichei really wanted to Say 'Moral Kidnapping? Useless, as long as I have no morals, morals can't Kidnapping me', but in front of the protagonist group, the 'glorious and righteous' Persona still needs to be maintained, at least to be a little upright and not so cold-blooded.
Moreover, he is not Grandmother Oga Miao, Shinya Oga is not his Grandson, what is being inherited is not his Family Business, and they are not even Generations of Friendship or common Benefit Ally.
From his Stance, it's fine Whether this pair of newlyweds get Marriage or not. If they get Marriage, there is still a small Benefit, which is that it allows him to grasp a Weakness of Shinya Oga that is not fatal for now and may be corrected in the future. It seems that this Weakness cannot be detonated for a while, but 'having it' is always better than 'not having it'.
It's just that if he says it, it would be betraying the Old Lady...
"Brother Hichiji..." Mouri Ran also Looked at Chi Feichei.
Chi Feichei Considered for a moment, "Granny Oga is not the one who Kidnapping Miss Katori. I do know where the Ring is, but that is Miss Katori's last Opportunity to Performance. When we Find People her, it might be useful."
Conan was stunned for a moment, his Eyes lit up, and Understood.
He guessed correctly, Chi Feichei is Default Assumption that the Matter of hiding the Ring is related to Grandmother Oga Miao, it should be done or instructed by Grandmother Oga Miao, but Chi Feichei Said 'last Opportunity to Performance', then the Old Lady hid the Ring to Test Miss Katori, right?
So Chi Feichei was unwilling to tell them. After All, if they knew and told Akane Katori, maybe the Old Lady would think that doesn't count as Akane Katori passing the Test? Wouldn't that mean finding the Ring is useless, and the Old Lady is still Dissatisfaction with Akane Katori?
What Conan didn't Know is that the Old Lady had long been Disappointment with Akane Katori.
"Last Opportunity to Performance?" Suzuki Sonoko Asked in Doubt, "What's the Intention? Is it to let Older Sister Akane Find People the Ring..."
"Don't Say it was me who Said it." Chi Feichei Interrupt.
Mouri Ran and Suzuki Sonoko looked at each other, and felt a lot of Relaxation in their Heart.
So it was just a Test...
"But now Older Sister Akane is Kidnapping," Suzuki Sonoko quickly frowned and sorted out her Clue, "We still need to Find People her quickly."
"There's also one more thing, Miss Katori's Father..."
Chi Feichei Said the Matter of Akane Katori's Father's Suicide.
The Front Desk receptionist saw A Group of People talking, didn't disturb them, and After Saying Chi Feichei finished Speaking, then Go To them with the Camera and Photo.
"Little brother, the Photo you wanted is printed out!"
"Thank You, Older Sister!" Conan thanked sweetly, took the Camera and Photo, looked up at Chi Feichei, "Brother Chi thinks... there's a Problem with Older Sister Akane's Father's Disciple Kuroki Jiro, Correct?"
"Huh?" Suzuki Sonoko was Stunned, "That person who has Engagement with Older Sister Akane? Did he Kidnapping Older Sister Akane?"
"But Mr. Zenya Said, they haven't contacted each other for more than ten years," Mouri Ran Asked in Doubt, "And even if it is that person, how should We Find People him?"
The corner of Conan's Mouth raised a hint of a smile, but his Gaze was very firm, "Grandma Tae Said to Brother Chi that Older Sister Akane's Father is a Glass Craftsman at that Glass Workshop in Nagasaki, Correct? Isn't there a Glass Craftsman Beside us? Mr. Takahashi Said he is a Glass Craftsman from Hokkaido Otaru, but in the Bride's Dressing Room, the exclamation he blurted out was Nagasaki Accent. Moreover, in this way, Older Sister Akane's Reaction of changing Face when she first saw him can also be Explained!"
See, he felt that this Chi Feichei Fellow definitely has important Clue here.
"Then he Kidnapping Older Sister Akane because he couldn't get love and didn't want to see the Woman who had Engagement with him marry someone else?" Mouri Ran Speculation thoughtfully.
"Wait, wait!" Suzuki Sonoko called to stop, pointing at the Photo in Conan's Hand, "Let's not talk about Whether the person who Kidnapping Older Sister Akane is necessarily her Father's former Disciple Kuroki Jiro, let's just assume it was done by that person, but don't forget, Mr. Takahashi was at the Crystal Dream Theater at one o'clock, and he also took Photo that can be used as Alibi!"
Conan, Haibara Ai, and Mouri Ran looked down at the Photo.
That was the big flower clock in front of the Crystal Dream Theater. On the flower dial, the Direction pointed by the pointer was indeed one o'clock.
Chi Feichei Glanced at it, "Photo with only the pointer and no Number..."
Conan's Eyes lit up, and he immediately took the Photo and Run Away.
"Conan!"
Mouri Ran and Suzuki Sonoko chased and Go Out.
Haibara Ai Looked Towards Chi Feichei, "Want to go take a Look?"
Chi Feichei Nodded, this Farce is almost coming to an End.
But Junichi Takahashi probably didn't Kidnapping Akane Katori for love...
(End of Chapter)
