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Chapter 969: The Destroyed Weapon
"But, but so what if it's Mr. Yaxia's Blood?" Bessho retorted, "Not to mention I don't know what these Bloodstains are about, even if it is Mr. Yaxia's Blood, it's possible he came to our waitress dormitory and accidentally got it on me! If you want to say I'm the Culprit, then please provide more concrete Evidence! Was my Fingerprint found on the Weapon? Or is there anything that can prove I am the Culprit?"
"This..." Inspector Yokomizo sweatdropped, pulling Chi Feichei Aside and whispering, "Mr. Chi, we haven't found the Weapon yet, that black String, we can't find it anywhere..."
As Inspector Yokomizo spoke, Chi Feichei pulled Conan's Right Hand closer and felt for the Watch-Type Tranquilizer Needle's Cover Switch.
Conan: "..."
Wait, this Fellow isn't thinking of...
"That's right," Mori Kogoro also leaned over and whispered, "We..."
Chi Feichei had already felt and opened the Cover Switch of Conan's Watch-Type Tranquilizer Needle and pressed the Tranquilizer Needle Switch.
Mori Kogoro happened to be standing in front of Conan. A Tranquilizer Needle shot out from Conan's Watch and embedded itself in Mori Kogoro's Leg.
"Completely... ugh..." Mori Kogoro started dancing.
Inspector Yokomizo's Eyes lit up, "Mr. Mouri, are you feeling it already? It seems faster tonight!"
Conan reached out and pulled Chi Feichei's Hem. After Chi Feichei squatted down, Conan stood on his tiptoes and whispered urgently into Chi Feichei's Ear, "I understand about the Black Mole, but the Weapon..."
Chi Feichei took off Conan's Bowtie Voice Changer, "It's Teacher Mouri's Voice, right? Where's the Switch?"
Conan choked, but seeing the Time was urgent, he still readily helped Chi Feichei adjust the Bowtie Voice Changer.
Mori Kogoro's 'stumbling dance' swayed him to the Wall Side on the other side, where he leaned against the Wall and sat down.
Everyone's Attention was drawn to Mori Kogoro, and they didn't notice Chi Feichei, who was conveniently facing away from them and squatting in front of Conan.
Chi Feichei said in Mori Kogoro's Voice, "There's no need to look for the Weapon, because the Weapon has already been destroyed..."
"Destroyed?" Inspector Yokomizo was surprised, "Then the Weapon is..."
"Police Officer Yokomizo, there's a Videotape next to the Camcorder in Mr. Yaxia's Room," Chi Feichei said using the Voice Changer, "Could you please have someone go Outside and rent an identical Videotape?"
"Of course, no Problem," Inspector Yokomizo walked to the Camcorder and found the Videotape, "But this Videotape..."
At the Entrance, the Police Officer responsible for questioning and Investigation said, "We asked, Mr. Yaxia rented it from that video Shop Outside."
"Then please trouble you to rent another one and bring it Over." Inspector Yokomizo realized this might be important Evidence. He didn't hand the Video Recording over but let the Police Officer look at the Videotape's Name and packaging Outer Casing.
After the Police Officer left, the 'Sleeping Kogoro' continued, "Then, before that, I will first explain Miss Bessho's Crime process. Miss Bessho, if I say anything incorrect, feel free to point it out."
"First, Mr. Yaxia threatened you with 'Twenty Million Yen' and invited you to his Room. After you arrived at the Room, you entered the Bathroom under the Name of wanting to take a Bath before the Interview, pretending to bathe. Afterwards, you found a casual Reason, such as the shower being broken, and tricked him into the Bathroom. You hid by the Entrance, attacked and knocked him out with the showerhead. Bloodstains were also splashed on your Chest as a result..."
"Afterwards, you went to the Living Room Outside without Clothes, opened the Videotape Box with a Screwdriver and Scissors that were prepared beforehand or provided in the Guest Room, and cut a section of the Videotape's Magnetic Tape, stretching it into a long black String..."
"Magnetic Tape?" Inspector Yokomizo was surprised, lowering his Head and looking at the Videotape in his Hand, "Is this the Weapon?"
"Correct. The Standard Videotape length is 30 centimeters for 10 seconds, and 80 centimeters for 1 minute. You only need to cut off 1 minute's length and stretch it out to easily obtain a black String over 2 meters long..."
Chi Feichei said this in Mori Kogoro's Voice, feeling a bit Speechless in his Heart.
The Reason he remembered this so clearly was that when he watched it in his previous World, he had considered the Question of whether the Magnetic Tape would be strong enough to strangle a living Person without breaking after being stretched. However, this Incident indeed happened this way, perhaps the quality of Videotapes in this World is Better.
Inspector Yokomizo pressed further, "But Mr. Mouri, how did you know she committed the Crime with Magnetic Tape?"
"Magnetic Powder," Chi Feichei explained using his Teacher's Alias, "Magnetic Powder is stuck to the Magnetic Tape of Videotapes. At that Time, the Culprit and Mr. Yaxia's Neck should have also been stained with black Magnetic Powder. The Reason the Culprit soaked Mr. Yaxia in the Bathtub Water was not to cover up the Time of Death, but to eliminate the Magnetic Powder on Mr. Yaxia's Neck. Black Magnetic Powder still remains at the bottom of the Bathtub. As long as the Police investigate, they can extract it. Additionally, by comparing the newly rented Videotape with the one in the Room, it should be possible to discover that this Videotape is missing at least 1 centimeter in length. The Box also indicates the Video Recording duration, and by playing it, you can also find that the Time the Videotape finishes playing does not match the duration indicated on it."
"I See..." Inspector Yokomizo understood.
Chi Feichei continued, "The Magnetic Tape of video products is flammable and easily burns, and it won't leave much Trace after burning. Miss Bessho, after you killed him, you used a Lighter to set fire to the section of Magnetic Tape used for the Crime and burned it. Then you casually wiped off the Blood on your Body, put the Screwdriver and Scissors back in their Original Place, put on a Yukata, and went to the Bath to wash off the Blood Stain and Magnetic Powder on your Body..."
"You committed the Crime without Clothes to prevent Blood from splashing on your Clothes. It's just that when you used that Rope to strangle Mr. Yaxia to Death, you probably didn't notice the Bloodstains on your Chest that splashed on you when you hit him. And he had already regained Consciousness at that Time and took a Photo of you committing the Crime with his Mobile Phone. But due to the Blood Stain being against the light, it looked Just Like a Black Mole on the Culprit's Chest..."
"And you wiped the Blood Stain in a hurry before, so you didn't pay Attention to the Bloodstains on your Chest. When you put on the Yukata and went to the Bath, the Bloodstains also got on the Yukata. You should have also discovered this before you came Over, but it was too late to change Yukatas. That's why you pulled open your Yukata Collar in front of everyone, precisely to avoid taking off your Yukata during the Inspection in the Room and having the female Police Officer see the Blood Stain on the Yukata. Did I say anything Wrong, Miss Bessho?"
The Bathtub, showerhead, and Sewer opening in Yaxia's Restroom, whether there were Water Stains on the Floor in the Room, the cut Magnetic Tape, the Blood Stain on Bessho's Yukata... the Police will Inspect these Afterwards.
Deduction is for Connecting Evidence.
Having an excellent Detective at the Scene can significantly reduce the Time the Police spend on Investigation and Evidence Search. What would originally take several Days of Investigation and Evidence Search can be reduced to one or two Days, also preventing the Culprit from destroying Evidence.
And if there is an excellent Police Officer at the Scene, it is the Same.
Bessho lowered her Head and listened in Silence. She found that others were looking at her, and she looked towards Mori Kogoro leaning against the Wall Side, "Why? Why was I discovered so quickly? Clearly People All..."
"Everyone pulled their Collars, but Miss Bessho, for a shy Person to be the First to make such a bold Action is inherently suspicious," Chi Feichei said, facing away from the crowd and speaking into the Voice Changer, "Moreover, when you used both Hands to pull your Collar, your Left Hand was higher than your Right Hand, placed in an upward Position. Pulling the Collar open Like That to expose your Chest requires much more Effort from your Left Hand. And the Position where your Left Hand pressed down on the Collar is exactly where the Black Mole in the Photo corresponds. I think Hissashi suspected you were Intentionally covering up something stuck to your Collar because of this. After seeing that none of the three of you had Black Moles on your Chest, he therefore Realized that Mr. Yaxia's Back of Head, which still had Blood Clots after being struck, and suspected that the black mark on the Culprit's Chest in the Photo was not a Black Mole but a Blood Stain. That's why he was eager to verify and went Directly forward to pull your Collar, right..."
Conan recalled and found that when Bessho pulled her Collar, her Left Hand was indeed in an upward Position, and it was indeed placed at the Position of the Culprit's Blood Stain in the Photo. He couldn't help but turn his Head to look at Chi Feichei, who was squatting beside him and facing the Wall behind him.
His Keenness is too much...
"I See..." Bessho smiled bitterly, lowering her Head and looking at the Bloodstains on her Collar, "But there was nothing I could do. I was afraid the Blood Stain would be discovered, so I could only block it with my Hand when pulling my Collar. But this Position is too high up. If my Right Hand were in the Same Position, it would be difficult to pull the Collar open enough to see my Chest. And I'm not used to pulling my Collar with my Hand in such a high Position..."
Inspector Yokomizo stared at Bessho with a Serious Face, "Miss Bessho, are you admitting that you did everything? You, the malicious Mother who heartlessly abandoned Kazuki and extorted the Office, are also the Culprit who murdered Mr. Yaxia..."
Mitsu Kusano and Saegusa stood rooted to the Original Place, Astonishedly looking at Bessho.
"It was a Joke..." Bessho whispered.
"Joke?" Inspector Yokomizo was Stunned.
Chi Feichei returned the Voice Changer to Conan, stood up, and turned to look at Bessho.
"Yes, Initially it was just a Joke. That Woman started sending postcards to her Child because he became famous. I wanted to separate Kazuki from That Kind of Mother," Bessho lowered her Head and bit her Right Hand's Thumb Fingernails, "Probably because of Envy... because I can't have Children..."
Conan suddenly heard Chi Feichei, who was standing beside him, Seemingly murmur something in a low Voice, so quiet he couldn't hear it clearly. Upon careful distinction, it Seemed to be 'Lie'. He looked up Doubtfully at Chi Feichei, who was staring at Bessho, then looked back at Bessho.
Inspector Yokomizo was still surprised by what Bessho said, "Then you..."
"Yes, I am not Kazuki's Mother," Bessho lowered her Right Hand, "And Kazuki's Father is not a Serial Killer. I did this just because I didn't want the Agent to give that Woman's postcards to Kazuki anymore... But after a while, a sum of Money was actually deposited into the Account. Just as I didn't know what to do, that Fellow named Yaxia seized the Clue and came knocking... I called him and explained everything, saying it wasn't true, but he smiled and said something Like 'I can understand your Mood to protect your Son, and even if it's not true, this Time it's my turn to threaten you, I will desperately squeeze you dry.' such Words. I was very scared, so I..."
Lie.
Chi Feichei saw Bessho start biting her Right Hand Fingernails hard again, breaking out in a cold sweat, and made the Judgment again in his Heart.
The Action of a Person biting their Fingernails does not Mean they are lying, or rather, it's Not Necessarily lying. It could be a Habitual Action when thinking deeply or being Overly Tension.
But currently, Bessho only needs to explain, she doesn't need to think that hard, and having been exposed as the Murderer, she wouldn't be Overly Tension anymore.
According to common sense, Bessho at this Time could be relaxed and relieved, or she could be feeling Grievance and Resentment, but no matter what, it's impossible for her to make this kind of Limbs Action that doesn't match her Mood. That indicates that Bessho is thinking nervously for some Reason, trying to weave a Lie without an Opening.
Lying because of Envy to extort is a Lie. Being nervous because a large sum of Money was deposited into the Account is a Lie. Even the content of Yaxia's Phone Call is a Lie.
Then, the Fact should be that while Saegusa was working here, she mentioned she had a cute Son, and it's true that Bessho can't have Children, and her Envy is also true. She probably thought that Saegusa's Son, whom she had never met, didn't exist, and perhaps even believed Saegusa was intentionally lying. So when Saegusa sent postcards, she Specially investigated.
And after learning that Saegusa's Son was Kinu Kawa Kazuki, Bessho, out of greed, impersonated Kinu Kawa Kazuki's Mother and fabricated the story that 'Kazuki's Father is a fugitive Serial Killer' to extort Kazuki's Agent.
As For what Yaxia actually said to Bessho, after Yaxia's Death, others can only listen to what Bessho says. But he probably guessed the Reason for Bessho's Lie...
In Japan's Law, compared to malicious Crime, 'excusable' Crime receives a lighter sentence. Whether it's 'extorting because she couldn't stand a Mother who abandoned her Son' or 'killing because she felt scared after being threatened', both could potentially help Bessho reduce her sentence.
However, he also had no Interest in exposing Bessho.
A clumsy Performance by a Woman who is both bad and stupid is even less enjoyable to watch than the Performance of smart People.
"But how did you know about the Situation at the Church back then, and Kazuki's Body Characteristics?" Inspector Yokomizo asked Doubtfully.
"We can talk about these Things at the Police Station," Bessho lowered her Hand and turned to walk Outside the Door, glancing sideways at Saegusa, "But Police Officer, I don't regret it, because I made her understand a Woman's Mood of longing for a Child..."
Inspector Yokomizo had his Subordinate take Bessho back to the Police Station. He stayed at the Scene, waiting for the Police Officer who went to rent the Videotape to return. He compared it by playing it with the Videotape in the Room and found that the Videotape in the Room was missing the opening Clip showing the production company, indeed lacking about a minute's length.
Chi Feichei left Yaxia's Room and found that Sawada Hiroki had been woken up for a while. After thanking Mouri Ran, who was looking after Sawada Hiroki, he took Sawada Hiroki to the Restroom.
The awakened Mori Kogoro was still groggy but became intoxicated by Inspector Yokomizo's admiring Words. He immediately agreed to watch the Videotape with Inspector Yokomizo.
"Hissashi, Ran, I still have to go to the Police Station Tomorrow to give a Statement. You guys quickly take the three Kids to sleep. You can take the Car back yourselves Tomorrow..."
Conan Half-Moon Eyes.
He knew it. The Reason Chi Feichei didn't do the Deduction himself was because he didn't want to do the Statement...
Chi Feichei said to Mori Kogoro with a Calm Face, "Then I will reimburse you for the Expenses during your stay here when we return."
Mori Kogoro scratched his Head, Smilingly, "Oh, that's too Sorry..."
"This was agreed upon Originally." Chi Feichei picked up the sleepy and wobbly Sawada Hiroki and called out to Conan and Kinu Kawa Kazuki, "Let's go, Sleep."
Finished the Deduction quickly, took the Children to rest, no need to stay up all Night with the Police... very satisfying.
Kinu Kawa Kazuki glanced at Mitsu Kusano and Saegusa standing together and followed Chi Feichei, "Brother Chi, you're not angry anymore, right..."
Before Mouri Ran left, she also reminded, "Then Father, you can't waste Money!"
"Got it, got it..."
(End of Chapter)
"But, but so what if it's Mr. Yaxia's Blood?" Bessho retorted, "Not to mention I don't know what these Bloodstains are about, even if it is Mr. Yaxia's Blood, it's possible he came to our waitress dormitory and accidentally got it on me! If you want to say I'm the Culprit, then please provide more concrete Evidence! Was my Fingerprint found on the Weapon? Or is there anything that can prove I am the Culprit?"
"This..." Inspector Yokomizo sweatdropped, pulling Chi Feichei Aside and whispering, "Mr. Chi, we haven't found the Weapon yet, that black String, we can't find it anywhere..."
As Inspector Yokomizo spoke, Chi Feichei pulled Conan's Right Hand closer and felt for the Watch-Type Tranquilizer Needle's Cover Switch.
Conan: "..."
Wait, this Fellow isn't thinking of...
"That's right," Mori Kogoro also leaned over and whispered, "We..."
Chi Feichei had already felt and opened the Cover Switch of Conan's Watch-Type Tranquilizer Needle and pressed the Tranquilizer Needle Switch.
Mori Kogoro happened to be standing in front of Conan. A Tranquilizer Needle shot out from Conan's Watch and embedded itself in Mori Kogoro's Leg.
"Completely... ugh..." Mori Kogoro started dancing.
Inspector Yokomizo's Eyes lit up, "Mr. Mouri, are you feeling it already? It seems faster tonight!"
Conan reached out and pulled Chi Feichei's Hem. After Chi Feichei squatted down, Conan stood on his tiptoes and whispered urgently into Chi Feichei's Ear, "I understand about the Black Mole, but the Weapon..."
Chi Feichei took off Conan's Bowtie Voice Changer, "It's Teacher Mouri's Voice, right? Where's the Switch?"
Conan choked, but seeing the Time was urgent, he still readily helped Chi Feichei adjust the Bowtie Voice Changer.
Mori Kogoro's 'stumbling dance' swayed him to the Wall Side on the other side, where he leaned against the Wall and sat down.
Everyone's Attention was drawn to Mori Kogoro, and they didn't notice Chi Feichei, who was conveniently facing away from them and squatting in front of Conan.
Chi Feichei said in Mori Kogoro's Voice, "There's no need to look for the Weapon, because the Weapon has already been destroyed..."
"Destroyed?" Inspector Yokomizo was surprised, "Then the Weapon is..."
"Police Officer Yokomizo, there's a Videotape next to the Camcorder in Mr. Yaxia's Room," Chi Feichei said using the Voice Changer, "Could you please have someone go Outside and rent an identical Videotape?"
"Of course, no Problem," Inspector Yokomizo walked to the Camcorder and found the Videotape, "But this Videotape..."
At the Entrance, the Police Officer responsible for questioning and Investigation said, "We asked, Mr. Yaxia rented it from that video Shop Outside."
"Then please trouble you to rent another one and bring it Over." Inspector Yokomizo realized this might be important Evidence. He didn't hand the Video Recording over but let the Police Officer look at the Videotape's Name and packaging Outer Casing.
After the Police Officer left, the 'Sleeping Kogoro' continued, "Then, before that, I will first explain Miss Bessho's Crime process. Miss Bessho, if I say anything incorrect, feel free to point it out."
"First, Mr. Yaxia threatened you with 'Twenty Million Yen' and invited you to his Room. After you arrived at the Room, you entered the Bathroom under the Name of wanting to take a Bath before the Interview, pretending to bathe. Afterwards, you found a casual Reason, such as the shower being broken, and tricked him into the Bathroom. You hid by the Entrance, attacked and knocked him out with the showerhead. Bloodstains were also splashed on your Chest as a result..."
"Afterwards, you went to the Living Room Outside without Clothes, opened the Videotape Box with a Screwdriver and Scissors that were prepared beforehand or provided in the Guest Room, and cut a section of the Videotape's Magnetic Tape, stretching it into a long black String..."
"Magnetic Tape?" Inspector Yokomizo was surprised, lowering his Head and looking at the Videotape in his Hand, "Is this the Weapon?"
"Correct. The Standard Videotape length is 30 centimeters for 10 seconds, and 80 centimeters for 1 minute. You only need to cut off 1 minute's length and stretch it out to easily obtain a black String over 2 meters long..."
Chi Feichei said this in Mori Kogoro's Voice, feeling a bit Speechless in his Heart.
The Reason he remembered this so clearly was that when he watched it in his previous World, he had considered the Question of whether the Magnetic Tape would be strong enough to strangle a living Person without breaking after being stretched. However, this Incident indeed happened this way, perhaps the quality of Videotapes in this World is Better.
Inspector Yokomizo pressed further, "But Mr. Mouri, how did you know she committed the Crime with Magnetic Tape?"
"Magnetic Powder," Chi Feichei explained using his Teacher's Alias, "Magnetic Powder is stuck to the Magnetic Tape of Videotapes. At that Time, the Culprit and Mr. Yaxia's Neck should have also been stained with black Magnetic Powder. The Reason the Culprit soaked Mr. Yaxia in the Bathtub Water was not to cover up the Time of Death, but to eliminate the Magnetic Powder on Mr. Yaxia's Neck. Black Magnetic Powder still remains at the bottom of the Bathtub. As long as the Police investigate, they can extract it. Additionally, by comparing the newly rented Videotape with the one in the Room, it should be possible to discover that this Videotape is missing at least 1 centimeter in length. The Box also indicates the Video Recording duration, and by playing it, you can also find that the Time the Videotape finishes playing does not match the duration indicated on it."
"I See..." Inspector Yokomizo understood.
Chi Feichei continued, "The Magnetic Tape of video products is flammable and easily burns, and it won't leave much Trace after burning. Miss Bessho, after you killed him, you used a Lighter to set fire to the section of Magnetic Tape used for the Crime and burned it. Then you casually wiped off the Blood on your Body, put the Screwdriver and Scissors back in their Original Place, put on a Yukata, and went to the Bath to wash off the Blood Stain and Magnetic Powder on your Body..."
"You committed the Crime without Clothes to prevent Blood from splashing on your Clothes. It's just that when you used that Rope to strangle Mr. Yaxia to Death, you probably didn't notice the Bloodstains on your Chest that splashed on you when you hit him. And he had already regained Consciousness at that Time and took a Photo of you committing the Crime with his Mobile Phone. But due to the Blood Stain being against the light, it looked Just Like a Black Mole on the Culprit's Chest..."
"And you wiped the Blood Stain in a hurry before, so you didn't pay Attention to the Bloodstains on your Chest. When you put on the Yukata and went to the Bath, the Bloodstains also got on the Yukata. You should have also discovered this before you came Over, but it was too late to change Yukatas. That's why you pulled open your Yukata Collar in front of everyone, precisely to avoid taking off your Yukata during the Inspection in the Room and having the female Police Officer see the Blood Stain on the Yukata. Did I say anything Wrong, Miss Bessho?"
The Bathtub, showerhead, and Sewer opening in Yaxia's Restroom, whether there were Water Stains on the Floor in the Room, the cut Magnetic Tape, the Blood Stain on Bessho's Yukata... the Police will Inspect these Afterwards.
Deduction is for Connecting Evidence.
Having an excellent Detective at the Scene can significantly reduce the Time the Police spend on Investigation and Evidence Search. What would originally take several Days of Investigation and Evidence Search can be reduced to one or two Days, also preventing the Culprit from destroying Evidence.
And if there is an excellent Police Officer at the Scene, it is the Same.
Bessho lowered her Head and listened in Silence. She found that others were looking at her, and she looked towards Mori Kogoro leaning against the Wall Side, "Why? Why was I discovered so quickly? Clearly People All..."
"Everyone pulled their Collars, but Miss Bessho, for a shy Person to be the First to make such a bold Action is inherently suspicious," Chi Feichei said, facing away from the crowd and speaking into the Voice Changer, "Moreover, when you used both Hands to pull your Collar, your Left Hand was higher than your Right Hand, placed in an upward Position. Pulling the Collar open Like That to expose your Chest requires much more Effort from your Left Hand. And the Position where your Left Hand pressed down on the Collar is exactly where the Black Mole in the Photo corresponds. I think Hissashi suspected you were Intentionally covering up something stuck to your Collar because of this. After seeing that none of the three of you had Black Moles on your Chest, he therefore Realized that Mr. Yaxia's Back of Head, which still had Blood Clots after being struck, and suspected that the black mark on the Culprit's Chest in the Photo was not a Black Mole but a Blood Stain. That's why he was eager to verify and went Directly forward to pull your Collar, right..."
Conan recalled and found that when Bessho pulled her Collar, her Left Hand was indeed in an upward Position, and it was indeed placed at the Position of the Culprit's Blood Stain in the Photo. He couldn't help but turn his Head to look at Chi Feichei, who was squatting beside him and facing the Wall behind him.
His Keenness is too much...
"I See..." Bessho smiled bitterly, lowering her Head and looking at the Bloodstains on her Collar, "But there was nothing I could do. I was afraid the Blood Stain would be discovered, so I could only block it with my Hand when pulling my Collar. But this Position is too high up. If my Right Hand were in the Same Position, it would be difficult to pull the Collar open enough to see my Chest. And I'm not used to pulling my Collar with my Hand in such a high Position..."
Inspector Yokomizo stared at Bessho with a Serious Face, "Miss Bessho, are you admitting that you did everything? You, the malicious Mother who heartlessly abandoned Kazuki and extorted the Office, are also the Culprit who murdered Mr. Yaxia..."
Mitsu Kusano and Saegusa stood rooted to the Original Place, Astonishedly looking at Bessho.
"It was a Joke..." Bessho whispered.
"Joke?" Inspector Yokomizo was Stunned.
Chi Feichei returned the Voice Changer to Conan, stood up, and turned to look at Bessho.
"Yes, Initially it was just a Joke. That Woman started sending postcards to her Child because he became famous. I wanted to separate Kazuki from That Kind of Mother," Bessho lowered her Head and bit her Right Hand's Thumb Fingernails, "Probably because of Envy... because I can't have Children..."
Conan suddenly heard Chi Feichei, who was standing beside him, Seemingly murmur something in a low Voice, so quiet he couldn't hear it clearly. Upon careful distinction, it Seemed to be 'Lie'. He looked up Doubtfully at Chi Feichei, who was staring at Bessho, then looked back at Bessho.
Inspector Yokomizo was still surprised by what Bessho said, "Then you..."
"Yes, I am not Kazuki's Mother," Bessho lowered her Right Hand, "And Kazuki's Father is not a Serial Killer. I did this just because I didn't want the Agent to give that Woman's postcards to Kazuki anymore... But after a while, a sum of Money was actually deposited into the Account. Just as I didn't know what to do, that Fellow named Yaxia seized the Clue and came knocking... I called him and explained everything, saying it wasn't true, but he smiled and said something Like 'I can understand your Mood to protect your Son, and even if it's not true, this Time it's my turn to threaten you, I will desperately squeeze you dry.' such Words. I was very scared, so I..."
Lie.
Chi Feichei saw Bessho start biting her Right Hand Fingernails hard again, breaking out in a cold sweat, and made the Judgment again in his Heart.
The Action of a Person biting their Fingernails does not Mean they are lying, or rather, it's Not Necessarily lying. It could be a Habitual Action when thinking deeply or being Overly Tension.
But currently, Bessho only needs to explain, she doesn't need to think that hard, and having been exposed as the Murderer, she wouldn't be Overly Tension anymore.
According to common sense, Bessho at this Time could be relaxed and relieved, or she could be feeling Grievance and Resentment, but no matter what, it's impossible for her to make this kind of Limbs Action that doesn't match her Mood. That indicates that Bessho is thinking nervously for some Reason, trying to weave a Lie without an Opening.
Lying because of Envy to extort is a Lie. Being nervous because a large sum of Money was deposited into the Account is a Lie. Even the content of Yaxia's Phone Call is a Lie.
Then, the Fact should be that while Saegusa was working here, she mentioned she had a cute Son, and it's true that Bessho can't have Children, and her Envy is also true. She probably thought that Saegusa's Son, whom she had never met, didn't exist, and perhaps even believed Saegusa was intentionally lying. So when Saegusa sent postcards, she Specially investigated.
And after learning that Saegusa's Son was Kinu Kawa Kazuki, Bessho, out of greed, impersonated Kinu Kawa Kazuki's Mother and fabricated the story that 'Kazuki's Father is a fugitive Serial Killer' to extort Kazuki's Agent.
As For what Yaxia actually said to Bessho, after Yaxia's Death, others can only listen to what Bessho says. But he probably guessed the Reason for Bessho's Lie...
In Japan's Law, compared to malicious Crime, 'excusable' Crime receives a lighter sentence. Whether it's 'extorting because she couldn't stand a Mother who abandoned her Son' or 'killing because she felt scared after being threatened', both could potentially help Bessho reduce her sentence.
However, he also had no Interest in exposing Bessho.
A clumsy Performance by a Woman who is both bad and stupid is even less enjoyable to watch than the Performance of smart People.
"But how did you know about the Situation at the Church back then, and Kazuki's Body Characteristics?" Inspector Yokomizo asked Doubtfully.
"We can talk about these Things at the Police Station," Bessho lowered her Hand and turned to walk Outside the Door, glancing sideways at Saegusa, "But Police Officer, I don't regret it, because I made her understand a Woman's Mood of longing for a Child..."
Inspector Yokomizo had his Subordinate take Bessho back to the Police Station. He stayed at the Scene, waiting for the Police Officer who went to rent the Videotape to return. He compared it by playing it with the Videotape in the Room and found that the Videotape in the Room was missing the opening Clip showing the production company, indeed lacking about a minute's length.
Chi Feichei left Yaxia's Room and found that Sawada Hiroki had been woken up for a while. After thanking Mouri Ran, who was looking after Sawada Hiroki, he took Sawada Hiroki to the Restroom.
The awakened Mori Kogoro was still groggy but became intoxicated by Inspector Yokomizo's admiring Words. He immediately agreed to watch the Videotape with Inspector Yokomizo.
"Hissashi, Ran, I still have to go to the Police Station Tomorrow to give a Statement. You guys quickly take the three Kids to sleep. You can take the Car back yourselves Tomorrow..."
Conan Half-Moon Eyes.
He knew it. The Reason Chi Feichei didn't do the Deduction himself was because he didn't want to do the Statement...
Chi Feichei said to Mori Kogoro with a Calm Face, "Then I will reimburse you for the Expenses during your stay here when we return."
Mori Kogoro scratched his Head, Smilingly, "Oh, that's too Sorry..."
"This was agreed upon Originally." Chi Feichei picked up the sleepy and wobbly Sawada Hiroki and called out to Conan and Kinu Kawa Kazuki, "Let's go, Sleep."
Finished the Deduction quickly, took the Children to rest, no need to stay up all Night with the Police... very satisfying.
Kinu Kawa Kazuki glanced at Mitsu Kusano and Saegusa standing together and followed Chi Feichei, "Brother Chi, you're not angry anymore, right..."
Before Mouri Ran left, she also reminded, "Then Father, you can't waste Money!"
"Got it, got it..."
(End of Chapter)
