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"It seems Brother Chi is very seriously ill," Mitsuhiko said worriedly.
"It's not just that," Ayumi said, "Sister Chris said that the Food Ingredients were prepared by Brother Chi last night, she just heated them up a bit, but I think she must like Brother Chi a lot..."
Conan tried hard to calm himself down, "Why do you say that?"
"Because she seems to be taking care of Brother Chi very diligently. Today the sky was very dark, and when I went, the lights in the Living Room, Room, and Kitchen were all on. Brother Chi had a Wet Towel on his forehead to help cool him down, and there were also Wet Towels that had been changed on the Bedside Table," Ayumi recalled, "And she also seemed to have specially learned about Chinese Culture. When packing the Food, she said that the Rock Sugar Stewed Pear was something she made herself this morning, because Brother Chi likes Chinese Culture, so she also learned about it. She said that 'Snow Pear' sounds like a type of liquor called... um, Sherry, in Chinese. If she can't drink liquor, she can only make Rock Sugar Stewed Pear instead. She also said it was her First Time making it, and she didn't know if it was tasty, and told us we must try it..."
Haibara Ai stood blankly in Original Place, her Face looking terrible.
Rock Sugar Stewed Pear...
Rock Sugar Stewed Sherry...
Belmode isn't interested in China at all, she's clearly hinting that she's more interested in stewing her.
If she investigated, she would know that Ayumi knows them. Specially asking Ayumi to pack Food, and saying these things to Ayumi, it's like some kind of malicious declaration.
'If she can't drink liquor, she can only make Rock Sugar Stewed Sherry instead' these Words...
It seems to be Say: 'If I can't deal with you, I'll kill your Older Brother!'
Conan's Pupil also constricted, his Mind was buzzing non-stop.
Leaving aside those provocative and suggestive Statement, in Ayumi's History this morning, there are many Details he doesn't dare to think deeply about.
First of all, Ayumi didn't get to speak to Chi Feichei, she only See him at the Room Door. Afterwards, Belmode used the Reason 'he just fell asleep, don't disturb his Rest' to take Ayumi to the Kitchen to pack Food, so it's impossible to determine what Chi Feichei's real State is.
Secondly, the lights in Chi Feichei's Room, Living Room, and Kitchen are all on, possibly because Belmode was repeatedly active in these three Places before, entering Chi Feichei's Room, going to the Living Room, going to the Kitchen, entering Chi Feichei's Room. Although in this way, Belmode's Statement that 'Chi Feichei just fell asleep' makes sense, it's very Possible that Chi Feichei was indeed awake before, but it's also Possible that Belmode was looking for something or cleaning up some Trace...
Belmode took a Bath, possibly to clean up the Blood Stain on her Body.
And the Wet Towel on Chi Feichei's head and the Wet Towel that had been changed on the Bedside Table, may also be used to clean up the Blood Stain in the Room.
Few Friends would visit Chi Feichei's Home, and there are not many Residents in the Apartment Building he lives in, and the Possibility of Neighbors coming to the Door is also not high. Belmode should have a long Time to clean up some Trace, but Ayumi's arrival this morning was too sudden, Belmode could only quickly clean up some Trace and set up a Pretense to deceive Ayumi...
By the Way, Ayumi also Said, the First Time she rang the Doorbell, no one answered!
The Time spent dazed was only a short two seconds, Conan and Haibara Ai immediately Turn Around and ran towards the Apartment where Chi Feichei lived.
"Hey, Conan..." Genta handed the Umbrella that Ayumi had given him earlier to Mitsuhiko, and chased after them, "Where are you going? Wait for me!"
Mitsuhiko could only Help Ayumi hold the Umbrella, waiting for Ayumi to pull up her Schoolbag Zipper before handing the Umbrella over, "We'll go take a Look too!"
"Uh-huh!"
Ayumi took the Umbrella and followed, but when passing a Street Corner, she was suddenly knocked to the ground by a tall person wearing a Raincoat, and the Umbrella also fell into a Puddle.
Over at the Street Corner, a Woman who was reaching out to cover her bleeding Right Arm staggered out, shouting, "Mur-Murderer! Seize him!"
Ayumi was startled, and looked up to See the Little Black in a Raincoat who had knocked her down Turn Around to Look at her, and also See that the other party's Right Hand reaching towards her was wearing White Gloves stained red with Blood, and was so Scared that she closed her eyes and screamed.
"Ah—!"
The scream also startled Conan, Haibara Ai, Mitsuhiko, and Genta who were running ahead.
Genta stammered, "Is... is that Ayumi's Sound?"
Haibara Ai hesitated for a Moment, whether to Turn back to Look at Ayumi, or...
"We'll go take a Look!" Conan directly Grab Haibara Ai's Wrist, dragging Haibara Ai towards the Place where Ayumi screamed. Seeing Mitsuhiko and Genta rushing over, he lowered his voice with a serious Face, "Ayumi went to Brother Chi's Place this morning. If Ayumi inadvertently noticed something Important, those people might Take Action against her after she finishes delivering the Message. I must go take a Look to make sure she's okay. You can't go over there by yourself either. If this is a Trap, it would be very Dangerous for you to go alone!"
"But..." Haibara Ai's Heart panicked.
"I'll Call Doctor in a while and ask him to drive over secretly to take a Look first!"
Conan's Face was heavy.
The more Conan thought about it, the more he felt that Chi Feichei was probably in mortal Danger.
After Conan ran to Ayumi's side, he Decided to Report to Police first. After Reporting to Police, he discovered that Ayumi had left a Clue of the Criminal on her Hand. Since Ayumi had to wait for the Police to come and testify, he Decided to wait for the Police together.
After Conan waited for the Police to arrive, he Decided to first seize the Time to solve a case, Help the Police catch the 'Murderer' who attacked the Female with a knife, Confirm that it wasn't aimed at Ayumi, and then rush to Chi Feichei's Place.
Beihu Town, a Luxury Apartment, 11th Floor...
Chi Feichei stood Station with one Hand supporting himself on the Wall. After waiting for his limbs to regain Control, he walked out of the Room and Look Towards the Wall Clock in the Living Room.
Five Point in the Afternoon.
It has been two Hours since he woke up. His High Fever hasn't Subsided. Initially, he almost didn't have the Strength to get up, and had to slowly recover himself. He could also wait for Conan and Haibara Ai to Come Over, so as to avoid those two running into an empty Place.
Elementary School Student should be School Dismissal at three Point in the Afternoon today, but the Rain has stopped, and he has also recovered. The two Kids haven't Come Over yet, so he won't wait.
He'll take a step first and go to the Hospital to lie down.
Even if taking Medicine and injections are useless, going to the Hospital can have someone Help take care of him and Help him physically reduce the Fever.
He doesn't know how long this State will last, and he Don't Want To Damage his Body due to continuous Fever.
Before going Downstairs, Chi Feichei drank a glass of Water and went to the Kitchen to take a Look. He discovered that there was another new Bowl of Rock Sugar Stewed Pear, which shouldn't have had much left from last night. He Guessed that Belmode made it and Decided to try it.
No Matter what Food he eats, he should always eat a little to keep himself alive.
Downstairs, Doctor Agasa parked the Car Roadside, went to the Apartment Underground Parking Lot to take a Look, and then returned to the Car, Staring at the Entrance of the Apartment Building, and made a Phone Call in a low voice.
"...There's no fire in the Building. I went to the Underground Parking Lot to take a Look, and Hissashi's Car is still not there. The Door of the Emergency Exit Stairwell is locked, and there's no way to get into the Apartment Building from there... You said before that Belmode might be here, what exactly is going on?"
As soon as he Realized that Conan had made a Phone Call to tell him that Belmode was at Hissashi's Place in the morning, and asked him to Come Over and take a Look first, he felt uneasy.
"Don't Worry," Conan comforted, "She might not Damage Brother Chi."
He calmed down and thought about it. Teacher Judy had Said that Belmode's Gaze when looking at Chi Feichei's Figure was very Complex. He hadn't paid attention to it before, but it's very Possible that it's true.
Just Like the Time Belmode protected him when the Bus was hijacked, and afterwards when she shot a Gun but didn't Damage Mouri Ran, and used a Letter to lure him away before preparing to Take Action against Haibara Ai, isn't Belmode also waiting for the Timing when Chi Feichei is sick and Staying Home and unwilling to Go Out before preparing to Take Action?
In addition, since the Building is not on fire, the Possibility of Belmode taking Murderous Action against Chi Feichei is not high.
In addition, although Belmode Said 'give up Sherry' at that Time, he can't completely believe it. He also has to prevent this from being a Trap to lure Haibara Ai back. This is not in Conflict with Belmode not Damaging Chi Feichei.
Of course, those people in the Organization are capable of all kinds of evil, ruthless, insane, and Murder without blinking an Eye. It cannot be ruled out that Belmode might become enraged because she can't catch Sherry, or for other Reasons, Take Action against Chi Feichei.
But if Belmode was going to Take Action, then she should have cleaned up the Scene this morning. It's too late to break in rashly now, and Chi Feichei's Corpse would be cold. It's better to Observe the Situation first.
That's why he asked Doctor Agasa to Come Over and take a Look, and also to pull Haibara Ai along, and not let Haibara Ai run over there alone.
But he couldn't Say Words like asking Doctor Agasa to prepare to collect Chi Feichei's Corpse...
"Shinichi, Whether or Not to Report to Police and let the Police Officer Come Over to take a Look?" Doctor Agasa heard something was wrong from Conan's heavy Tone, and said in a low voice, "If there are Police Officer who go and Say hello to the Apartment Manager, they should be able to get in."
"No, if there are their people there, then we can't alarm them, so as to prevent them from making any Dangerous moves," Conan Said, "In short, I'll be able to Solve things here in half an Hour. After I arrive, I'll find a Method to sneak in and take a Look. I'm a Child now, it's more convenient to move around and not attract attention. Doctor, you wait for me there, be Careful, and don't be noticed."
"Shin..." Doctor Agasa just wanted to Say Words, when he discovered that the Phone Call over there had already been hung up.
"Tap tap..."
The Car Window Glass beside him was knocked twice. Doctor Agasa's whole Body stiffened, his Face changed, and he tried hard to ease his Face before slowly Turning Head to Look over.
He's been discovered?
Outside the Car Window, a Young Man wearing a dark blue Coat bent over to Look into the Car, black hair, Purple Eyes, calm Face... Familiar, but there was a layer of Water mist in his eyes, making the Outline of his whole Face and his usually Calmness and cold Gaze look a lot softer, and it almost made him not dare to recognize him.
"Fei, Hissashi?"
After Doctor Agasa Recover, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his Heart and put down the Car Window.
Chi Feichei Guessed the Reason why Doctor Agasa was here, but he still had to pretend not to know, "Doctor, you're here because...?"
Doctor Agasa sweated, and quickly found an Excuse, "Oh! I was passing by in the Vicinity, and wanted to Come Over to See you by the way. Is your Cold any better?"
"No," Chi Feichei's Sound was very soft, "I was just Intention to go to the Hospital."
"Then I'll take you to Beihu Central Hospital," Doctor Agasa proposed, seeing that Chi Feichei's State was not right, "That Place is not far from here, and Ran and Sonoko seem to be there too..."
"It's not just that," Ayumi said, "Sister Chris said that the Food Ingredients were prepared by Brother Chi last night, she just heated them up a bit, but I think she must like Brother Chi a lot..."
Conan tried hard to calm himself down, "Why do you say that?"
"Because she seems to be taking care of Brother Chi very diligently. Today the sky was very dark, and when I went, the lights in the Living Room, Room, and Kitchen were all on. Brother Chi had a Wet Towel on his forehead to help cool him down, and there were also Wet Towels that had been changed on the Bedside Table," Ayumi recalled, "And she also seemed to have specially learned about Chinese Culture. When packing the Food, she said that the Rock Sugar Stewed Pear was something she made herself this morning, because Brother Chi likes Chinese Culture, so she also learned about it. She said that 'Snow Pear' sounds like a type of liquor called... um, Sherry, in Chinese. If she can't drink liquor, she can only make Rock Sugar Stewed Pear instead. She also said it was her First Time making it, and she didn't know if it was tasty, and told us we must try it..."
Haibara Ai stood blankly in Original Place, her Face looking terrible.
Rock Sugar Stewed Pear...
Rock Sugar Stewed Sherry...
Belmode isn't interested in China at all, she's clearly hinting that she's more interested in stewing her.
If she investigated, she would know that Ayumi knows them. Specially asking Ayumi to pack Food, and saying these things to Ayumi, it's like some kind of malicious declaration.
'If she can't drink liquor, she can only make Rock Sugar Stewed Sherry instead' these Words...
It seems to be Say: 'If I can't deal with you, I'll kill your Older Brother!'
Conan's Pupil also constricted, his Mind was buzzing non-stop.
Leaving aside those provocative and suggestive Statement, in Ayumi's History this morning, there are many Details he doesn't dare to think deeply about.
First of all, Ayumi didn't get to speak to Chi Feichei, she only See him at the Room Door. Afterwards, Belmode used the Reason 'he just fell asleep, don't disturb his Rest' to take Ayumi to the Kitchen to pack Food, so it's impossible to determine what Chi Feichei's real State is.
Secondly, the lights in Chi Feichei's Room, Living Room, and Kitchen are all on, possibly because Belmode was repeatedly active in these three Places before, entering Chi Feichei's Room, going to the Living Room, going to the Kitchen, entering Chi Feichei's Room. Although in this way, Belmode's Statement that 'Chi Feichei just fell asleep' makes sense, it's very Possible that Chi Feichei was indeed awake before, but it's also Possible that Belmode was looking for something or cleaning up some Trace...
Belmode took a Bath, possibly to clean up the Blood Stain on her Body.
And the Wet Towel on Chi Feichei's head and the Wet Towel that had been changed on the Bedside Table, may also be used to clean up the Blood Stain in the Room.
Few Friends would visit Chi Feichei's Home, and there are not many Residents in the Apartment Building he lives in, and the Possibility of Neighbors coming to the Door is also not high. Belmode should have a long Time to clean up some Trace, but Ayumi's arrival this morning was too sudden, Belmode could only quickly clean up some Trace and set up a Pretense to deceive Ayumi...
By the Way, Ayumi also Said, the First Time she rang the Doorbell, no one answered!
The Time spent dazed was only a short two seconds, Conan and Haibara Ai immediately Turn Around and ran towards the Apartment where Chi Feichei lived.
"Hey, Conan..." Genta handed the Umbrella that Ayumi had given him earlier to Mitsuhiko, and chased after them, "Where are you going? Wait for me!"
Mitsuhiko could only Help Ayumi hold the Umbrella, waiting for Ayumi to pull up her Schoolbag Zipper before handing the Umbrella over, "We'll go take a Look too!"
"Uh-huh!"
Ayumi took the Umbrella and followed, but when passing a Street Corner, she was suddenly knocked to the ground by a tall person wearing a Raincoat, and the Umbrella also fell into a Puddle.
Over at the Street Corner, a Woman who was reaching out to cover her bleeding Right Arm staggered out, shouting, "Mur-Murderer! Seize him!"
Ayumi was startled, and looked up to See the Little Black in a Raincoat who had knocked her down Turn Around to Look at her, and also See that the other party's Right Hand reaching towards her was wearing White Gloves stained red with Blood, and was so Scared that she closed her eyes and screamed.
"Ah—!"
The scream also startled Conan, Haibara Ai, Mitsuhiko, and Genta who were running ahead.
Genta stammered, "Is... is that Ayumi's Sound?"
Haibara Ai hesitated for a Moment, whether to Turn back to Look at Ayumi, or...
"We'll go take a Look!" Conan directly Grab Haibara Ai's Wrist, dragging Haibara Ai towards the Place where Ayumi screamed. Seeing Mitsuhiko and Genta rushing over, he lowered his voice with a serious Face, "Ayumi went to Brother Chi's Place this morning. If Ayumi inadvertently noticed something Important, those people might Take Action against her after she finishes delivering the Message. I must go take a Look to make sure she's okay. You can't go over there by yourself either. If this is a Trap, it would be very Dangerous for you to go alone!"
"But..." Haibara Ai's Heart panicked.
"I'll Call Doctor in a while and ask him to drive over secretly to take a Look first!"
Conan's Face was heavy.
The more Conan thought about it, the more he felt that Chi Feichei was probably in mortal Danger.
After Conan ran to Ayumi's side, he Decided to Report to Police first. After Reporting to Police, he discovered that Ayumi had left a Clue of the Criminal on her Hand. Since Ayumi had to wait for the Police to come and testify, he Decided to wait for the Police together.
After Conan waited for the Police to arrive, he Decided to first seize the Time to solve a case, Help the Police catch the 'Murderer' who attacked the Female with a knife, Confirm that it wasn't aimed at Ayumi, and then rush to Chi Feichei's Place.
Beihu Town, a Luxury Apartment, 11th Floor...
Chi Feichei stood Station with one Hand supporting himself on the Wall. After waiting for his limbs to regain Control, he walked out of the Room and Look Towards the Wall Clock in the Living Room.
Five Point in the Afternoon.
It has been two Hours since he woke up. His High Fever hasn't Subsided. Initially, he almost didn't have the Strength to get up, and had to slowly recover himself. He could also wait for Conan and Haibara Ai to Come Over, so as to avoid those two running into an empty Place.
Elementary School Student should be School Dismissal at three Point in the Afternoon today, but the Rain has stopped, and he has also recovered. The two Kids haven't Come Over yet, so he won't wait.
He'll take a step first and go to the Hospital to lie down.
Even if taking Medicine and injections are useless, going to the Hospital can have someone Help take care of him and Help him physically reduce the Fever.
He doesn't know how long this State will last, and he Don't Want To Damage his Body due to continuous Fever.
Before going Downstairs, Chi Feichei drank a glass of Water and went to the Kitchen to take a Look. He discovered that there was another new Bowl of Rock Sugar Stewed Pear, which shouldn't have had much left from last night. He Guessed that Belmode made it and Decided to try it.
No Matter what Food he eats, he should always eat a little to keep himself alive.
Downstairs, Doctor Agasa parked the Car Roadside, went to the Apartment Underground Parking Lot to take a Look, and then returned to the Car, Staring at the Entrance of the Apartment Building, and made a Phone Call in a low voice.
"...There's no fire in the Building. I went to the Underground Parking Lot to take a Look, and Hissashi's Car is still not there. The Door of the Emergency Exit Stairwell is locked, and there's no way to get into the Apartment Building from there... You said before that Belmode might be here, what exactly is going on?"
As soon as he Realized that Conan had made a Phone Call to tell him that Belmode was at Hissashi's Place in the morning, and asked him to Come Over and take a Look first, he felt uneasy.
"Don't Worry," Conan comforted, "She might not Damage Brother Chi."
He calmed down and thought about it. Teacher Judy had Said that Belmode's Gaze when looking at Chi Feichei's Figure was very Complex. He hadn't paid attention to it before, but it's very Possible that it's true.
Just Like the Time Belmode protected him when the Bus was hijacked, and afterwards when she shot a Gun but didn't Damage Mouri Ran, and used a Letter to lure him away before preparing to Take Action against Haibara Ai, isn't Belmode also waiting for the Timing when Chi Feichei is sick and Staying Home and unwilling to Go Out before preparing to Take Action?
In addition, since the Building is not on fire, the Possibility of Belmode taking Murderous Action against Chi Feichei is not high.
In addition, although Belmode Said 'give up Sherry' at that Time, he can't completely believe it. He also has to prevent this from being a Trap to lure Haibara Ai back. This is not in Conflict with Belmode not Damaging Chi Feichei.
Of course, those people in the Organization are capable of all kinds of evil, ruthless, insane, and Murder without blinking an Eye. It cannot be ruled out that Belmode might become enraged because she can't catch Sherry, or for other Reasons, Take Action against Chi Feichei.
But if Belmode was going to Take Action, then she should have cleaned up the Scene this morning. It's too late to break in rashly now, and Chi Feichei's Corpse would be cold. It's better to Observe the Situation first.
That's why he asked Doctor Agasa to Come Over and take a Look, and also to pull Haibara Ai along, and not let Haibara Ai run over there alone.
But he couldn't Say Words like asking Doctor Agasa to prepare to collect Chi Feichei's Corpse...
"Shinichi, Whether or Not to Report to Police and let the Police Officer Come Over to take a Look?" Doctor Agasa heard something was wrong from Conan's heavy Tone, and said in a low voice, "If there are Police Officer who go and Say hello to the Apartment Manager, they should be able to get in."
"No, if there are their people there, then we can't alarm them, so as to prevent them from making any Dangerous moves," Conan Said, "In short, I'll be able to Solve things here in half an Hour. After I arrive, I'll find a Method to sneak in and take a Look. I'm a Child now, it's more convenient to move around and not attract attention. Doctor, you wait for me there, be Careful, and don't be noticed."
"Shin..." Doctor Agasa just wanted to Say Words, when he discovered that the Phone Call over there had already been hung up.
"Tap tap..."
The Car Window Glass beside him was knocked twice. Doctor Agasa's whole Body stiffened, his Face changed, and he tried hard to ease his Face before slowly Turning Head to Look over.
He's been discovered?
Outside the Car Window, a Young Man wearing a dark blue Coat bent over to Look into the Car, black hair, Purple Eyes, calm Face... Familiar, but there was a layer of Water mist in his eyes, making the Outline of his whole Face and his usually Calmness and cold Gaze look a lot softer, and it almost made him not dare to recognize him.
"Fei, Hissashi?"
After Doctor Agasa Recover, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his Heart and put down the Car Window.
Chi Feichei Guessed the Reason why Doctor Agasa was here, but he still had to pretend not to know, "Doctor, you're here because...?"
Doctor Agasa sweated, and quickly found an Excuse, "Oh! I was passing by in the Vicinity, and wanted to Come Over to See you by the way. Is your Cold any better?"
"No," Chi Feichei's Sound was very soft, "I was just Intention to go to the Hospital."
"Then I'll take you to Beihu Central Hospital," Doctor Agasa proposed, seeing that Chi Feichei's State was not right, "That Place is not far from here, and Ran and Sonoko seem to be there too..."
