Chapter 661-665

Chapter 661: Feeling My Temperament Has Improved

Full of rosy clouds, the sun slowly set in the west.

Under the cover of the Branches and Leaves of the Trees, the Forest was enveloped by Darkness one Step Ahead of the Sky.

A Man wearing a Black T-shirt ran quickly Between Trees, his back slightly hunched, but his movements were very light. His Hands, placed in front of him, were still handcuffed, and the muddy cuffs of his Jeans brushed against the low Shrub and Thorns, adding a few more Scratch Marks.

Beside a Tree in the Front, Chi Feichei observed Numabuchi Kiichiro through the Shadow.

The Last Time he caught Numabuchi Kiichiro, he had just arrived in this World not long ago, and his Physical Fitness hadn't caught up yet, so he didn't confront Numabuchi Kiichiro head-on.

At that Time, Numabuchi Kiichiro had been Hungry for two Days, and had gone Mad several times, almost completely exhausted before he was unbound. He hadn't been able to See Numabuchi Kiichiro's Skill.

His Concept of Numabuchi Kiichiro was just 'light as a swallow' and 'Explosive Force like a Wild Beast', as mentioned by Haibara Ai in the Plot.

After entering the Organization, he paid Attention To Numabuchi Kiichiro's Data and watched two Videos.

One was probably a climbing Video filmed when Numabuchi Kiichiro was targeted by the Organization, which was very Agility. The other was filmed During Training by the Organization. Numabuchi Kiichiro was in the Training Ground with three other People, and the Scene where he went crazy and Hammered three People left a deep Impression on him.

But Numabuchi Kiichiro's Burst Time was very short, Although for a Killer, it was Already Enough.

As Numabuchi Kiichiro ran, he pricked up his ears, listening to the Sound in the Surrounding Area. The Handcuffs linking his Hands in front of him swayed as he ran, reflecting a Bit of Silver Light in the Light that pierced through the Tree Cracks in the Setting Sun.

That Bit of Silver Light flashed through the dim Trees, allowing Numabuchi Kiichiro's Peripheral Vision to vaguely capture a flashing Black Figure.

Someone!

Just Behind Tree to his front-side, less than three meters from his Present Location!

That Feeling of being stared at silently made Numabuchi Kiichiro extremely uneasy in his Heart, seemingly returning to the Time when he was bound by the Black Net and stared at by Indifference Eyes. The next second, he Accelerated like Crazy, jumped up, stepped on the Tree Trunk of a Tree, forcefully twisted his Forward Direction, clasped his Hands into Fists, and smashed towards the Behind Tree where the Figure was.

"Whoosh!"

This smash went all the way through without obstruction, breaking the Bush Branches and Leaves.

After Numabuchi Kiichiro landed, he Looked at his double Fists linked by Handcuffs smashed into the light Bush Branches and Leaves, too late to withdraw his Hands, his Pupils also shrinking tightly.

Missed!

Moreover, Behind Tree was Actually not an Open Ground, but a Shrubbery. How did that Person get here without him hearing any Movement? Or could they have moved to Other Places silently?

He even felt a Bit of Suspicion that he had been mistaken or hallucinating Just Now.

But the Cold Line of Sight cast from the Front reminded him that the Person Indeed existed...

Beside the Tree two meters away in the Front, Chi Feichei watched Numabuchi Kiichiro attack the empty space with a Calm Face.

When Numabuchi Kiichiro discovered his Shadow using the Light reflected by the Handcuffs, he also realized this Point, and when it came to moving silently, he had more Experience than Numabuchi Kiichiro.

If it were Before, he might have still wanted to formally spar with Numabuchi Kiichiro, But Now he didn't have this Idea.

Numabuchi Kiichiro's Skill was Agility and his Method was too ruthless. Using only Legs wouldn't be Enough to Handle him, But if he were to Start Doing, he was afraid that in the midst of fighting, he might get excited and accidentally use Excessive Strength, killing Numabuchi Kiichiro...

Numabuchi Kiichiro attacked the empty space and didn't hesitate for long. He quickly rushed towards the Direction from which the Line of Sight was cast in the Front, while also raising his Head, intending to Lock onto the Other Party's Location. However, he saw the Purple between the Other Party's Eyes in the dimness, his Expression froze, and he changed Direction midway, running past Chi Feichei's Beside...

Ran past...

Chi Feichei Speechless Turned Around, watching Numabuchi Kiichiro Stop his Footstep.

He finally Understood Why Numabuchi Kiichiro was abandoned by the Organization.

Possessing the Physical Fitness of an excellent Killer, yet lacking the Temperament a Killer Should have.

Not seeing the Other Party's Trump Card, not even seeing who the Other Party was, was it Really okay to just rush forward Directly? What if he was shot and killed Before he even got close?

Numabuchi Kiichiro Stopped three steps away, carefully identifying Chi Feichei's Appearance. In the dimness, he could See the Other Party's approximate Outline, plus those Eyes that left a deep Impression on him, he Definitely wouldn't be mistaken. "It's you!"

Chi Feichei Just Looked at Numabuchi Kiichiro.

Only Now did he Confirm who he was?

Alright, if it were him, he would Also feel Despair, feeling like he couldn't be trained at all, completely beyond saving.

Numabuchi Kiichiro did not Step Forward, Staring at Chi Feichei, a ferocious Smile appeared at the Corner of his Mouth. "You really are like a lingering Shadow, coming to catch me Again?"

"No," Chi Feichei Speak Out, "I'm here to Find People, a Child. He Seemingly got lost."

"People unfamiliar with this Forest are very difficult to walk out of!" Numabuchi Kiichiro's Tone was strange, Seemingly carrying a hint of schadenfreude. "I advise you to leave quickly too, or you'll get lost when it gets dark!"

Chi Feichei Also Said, "I Also want to Find Water Source."

Numabuchi Kiichiro said fiercely, "Did you hear me? Go the Way I came, and you can get out. Maybe you can even meet the Police chasing me!"

Chi Feichei's Tone was Still Calm. "I brought Glutinous Rice and Bamboo Tube. I can't make Bamboo Tube Rice without Water."

Numabuchi Kiichiro: "..."

(╯‵□′)╯︵┴─┴

Why can't this Person be reasoned with!

I told him to get out of the Forest quickly, and he's Still thinking about making Food, making Food...

"Master, is Bamboo Tube Rice delicious?" Hassashi, hanging on Chi Feichei's Backpack, Curious Asked Her, "What Flavor is it?"

"I Also brought Cured Meat, Mushroom, and Rock Sugar," Chi Feichei Explained to Numabuchi Kiichiro and Also Answered Hassashi's Question. "You can make it Salty or Sweet."

Numabuchi Kiichiro: "..."

┴┴～╰（‵□′）╯～┴┴

Is this Person even listening to him? What Salty or Sweet!

Simply impossible to Communicate, Crazy Cat!

"Follow me!" Numabuchi Kiichiro Calmed down a Bit, his Face dark, and Turned Around to walk in Another Direction.

He Suddenly felt that his Temperament had improved.

But there was nothing he could do, who made him face this Person.

That Day, he Really felt like he was about to Die.

The Man who had imprisoned him in the Attic hadn't given him Food or Water for two Days. He was slowly waiting for Death in the Dark Attic, without Fear in his Heart, Just a Bit of self-mockery about his Issho, and Then a Man arrived.

This Man wore the Black Clothes from his Nightmare, his Young Face was full of Indifference, and his Calm Eyes looking down at him were Exactly the Same as those People.

At that Time, his Brain was blank, and his Inner Self was filled with Fear Again. He Just wanted to kill this Man quickly and Then Escape, Escape far away!

He would rather quietly starve to Death in the Attic than be discovered by those Cruelty People like Demons.

Afterwards, this Young Man maliciously watched him rush forward, be dragged down by the Chain, get up, rush forward, and be dragged down by the Chain Again. His Gaze and Expression remained unchanged, too similar to the Reaction of that Group of People when he was Between Life and Death.

He Suddenly didn't want to Struggle Anymore, Of Course, he also had no Strength to Struggle Anymore.

But this Young Man didn't kill him, he Just wanted to Entrust him, this Criminal, to the Police, and even bought him a Bento and Water.

No Matter what, the Other Party let him live. From beginning to End, he didn't Speak Out to mock or ridicule his pathetic eating appearance, and there was no meaning of looking down on him, this prisoner, in his Eyes or Expression.

That Day eating the Bento, he Seemingly returned to when he was very Small, returned to that Summer Day lying Under the Shade of Trees in this Forest, watching the Sunshine close at Hand. In his Heart, it wasn't Just the satisfaction and pleasure of getting Food After Hunger, but Also a trace of Peace.

...

Chi Feichei Followed Numabuchi Kiichiro to a Small Riverside.

"The Water here is drinkable," Numabuchi Kiichiro Stopped at the Riverside. "When I was a Child and came to play In the Forest, I always drank the Water Directly from the River."

Chi Feichei squatted down, took a Cup from his Backpack, filled it with Water, and tasted it. "The Water quality is Indeed Good."

Numabuchi Kiichiro Turned Around, only Then seeing Hassashi hanging on the Backpack. "Is this Snake Also the Food Ingredients you prepared?"

Hassashi: "..."

"It's my Pet." Chi Feichei moved Hassashi out of the Food Ingredients category, taking Things out of his Backpack.

Inside were Bamboo Tube with Glutinous Rice soaked In Advance, Regular Rice that wasn't soaked, a Bag of sliced Mushroom, a Bag of sliced Diced Carrots, a Bag of sliced Cured Meat, Corn Kernels, Pea, a Bag of Rock Sugar...

One portion after another of Food Ingredients that had been Handled In Advance filled the Backpack.

Numabuchi Kiichiro Looked, finding that Chi Feichei was Indeed well-prepared, and couldn't help but Ask, "Aren't you going to Find that lost Child Anymore? Be Careful he gets eaten by a Wild Beast!"

Was this Person here to Find a Child, or to eat Things?

Chi Feichei looked up at the Above. After the Sky turned Black, he couldn't See the trace of Birds, But he could Definitely Confirm that two Birds had been Following him as Communicators. "It's not too late to go Find After the Rice is cooked."

"It's Already dark, can you Still Find your Way After entering the Forest?" Numabuchi Kiichiro Turned Around and walked away. "I'll go Find!"

"Do you want it Salty or Sweet?" Chi Feichei Asked Her.

Numabuchi Kiichiro's Footstep paused, he didn't Speak Out, and Speed Up Pace into the In the Jungle.

Salty or Sweet Again, this Person really is Big Heart!

Chi Feichei withdrew his Line of Sight, preparing to pick up some Firewood to make a Fire.

Numabuchi Kiichiro helped him Find People, he treated Numabuchi Kiichiro to a meal, was there a Problem? Not a Bit of a Problem.

...

On The Other Side of the Forest, Conan and his party also met the Police searching for Numabuchi Kiichiro In the Forest.

Upon learning that a Serial Killer was Also In this Forest, Conan's Face turned ugly, and he quickly used his Detective Badge to repeatedly Call Mitsuhiko.

Due To Chi Feichei's interference, Conan did not See Numabuchi Kiichiro, nor did he get stabbed by Numabuchi Kiichiro's Knife, But a Killer, and a Serial Killer who had killed three People, was very Danger just Thinking about it.

"Then, Why is Princess here?" Shancun Cao Looked at Haibara Ai with Expectation. "Is there Anything I can do for you?"

Haibara Ai: "..."

This unreliable Police Officer hasn't forgotten about Head God Forest. Now he's not busy looking for Numabuchi, but Asking Her if she needs help, is that Really okay?

"This Police Officer Actually called Haibara 'Princess'?" Ayumi whispered, recalling Curiously, "When he saw us Just Now, he Also called out 'Princess'..."

"I Understood!" Genta's Eyes wide open, "Haibara, you are Actually a Princess who was persecuted and ended up In the Folk, and only a very Small number of People know your Identity, Right?"

"Then does Ai's Identity need to be Confidentiality?" Ayumi Said Seriously, and then a Bit of Doubt. "But Ai is mixed-race, her Hair and Eyes look more like a foreigner's..."

Genta Nodded seriously, and Said as a matter of course, "Then she's a Princess who ended up here from Overseas!"

"Ah, By the Way," Shancun Cao was Still bothering Haibara Ai, Smiling, "Did Princess predict that I would encounter Troubles and come to help me Find Numabuchi? My Grandmother was Indeed Correct, my Broad Forehead since Childhood means I will meet Noble People, and when I encounter Troubles, someone will help me, turning Disaster into good fortune, and everything I do will steadily rise, step by step!"

��Ps1: The Role Audition Activity has started, please give a heart~

��Ps2: Answering Question: There is a female lead, it's not Ai.

��Ps3: Continuing to Answer Question: Just saw Expert say that the author has very little Sense of Presence. Indeed... As a Newbie, socializing is a Bit difficult, and I'm always busy, busy with nothing but coding coding Update Update and Then sleeping. My Mouth isn't Sweet, and I Also don't use Social Media Software... Thinking about it this Way, I'm Really too useless. Cough, let me formally introduce Oneself, I am Yan Huo Jiu Song, just arrived at Qidian. My Habit and Hobby is coding coding coding coding, I don't know which unscrupulous person first called me 'Yan Yan', and everyone Seemingly has been calling me 'Yan Yan' ever since (unable to Resistance, can only Accept). I... I'm going to Manuscript Stockpile.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 662: Shancun Cao: Today is a Sure Thing!

Haibara Ai didn't even get a word in. Listening to Shancun Cao, this Police Officer, endlessly rambling and blatantly promoting superstition ahead of them, and then hearing Genta and Ayumi behind her, who had already perfected a Fairy Tale about 'a foreign Princess persecuted by a wicked stepmother, forced to hide her identity and flee to a distant land,' Haibara felt her head about to explode. Realizing she couldn't interject and didn't know where to even begin explaining, she simply gave up struggling and listened with an Expressionless face.

These people's imaginations were truly more fertile than the last.

Encountering this Police Officer who was even more clueless than Uncle Mori, she felt it was pointless to expect the Police to help find Mitsuhiko…

"Uh, no," Doctor Agasa realized that Shancun Cao was really going to keep rambling and had no intention of stopping. He couldn't bother with politeness anymore and directly interrupted, "We're here to find a Child. He ran into this Forest."

Shancun Cao was stunned for a moment, then pointed at the Forest with a horrified expression, "What?! You're saying a Child ran in there, into this Forest that's hiding a Serial Killer?!"

"Yes…"

Before Doctor Agasa could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Shancun Cao's roar.

"Why didn't you watch him properly?! Weren't you the one who brought him here?"

"N-no," Doctor Agasa broke out in a sweat, quickly explaining, "He ran here on his own…"

After listening to Conan and the others explain how they used Tracking Glasses to find this place, Shancun Cao suddenly felt like this was just a Group of Kids playing a Detective Game.

Conan originally wanted to show Shancun Cao the Tracking Glasses to prove they weren't lying, but coincidentally, the Tracking Glasses ran out of power. This made Shancun Cao even more convinced that These People were just Children playing a Game, and he felt a mix of heartache and a little bit of gossip.

He didn't expect the Forest Princess to play such childish games with Children too.

The other Police Officers dispersed to search for Numabuchi.

After Conan and the others pleaded and explained at length, Shancun Cao finally believed that there was also a Child lost in this Forest. He just wanted to contact his Colleagues to inform them about this, but then he realized his Mobile Phone was in the Car. He suddenly knelt down on the ground with a thud, lowering his head in frustration, "When I was leading the Culprit to identify the Crime Scene, I let the Culprit escape. Now I haven't even promptly told everyone about the Child getting lost in the Forest. I'm definitely going to be fired this time. I only became a Police Officer because I admired the Detectives in Detective Films. Now it seems like this Dream is going to end today…"

Conan couldn't bear to watch, and thinking that they were old acquaintances, he considered comforting Shancun Cao, "Police Officer Shancun…"

"Therefore!" Shancun Cao suddenly raised his head, looking at Haibara Ai with a Serious Face, "This kind of Desperate Situation is definitely the moment when Blessing is activated!"

Haibara Ai was startled by Shancun Cao's Reaction and continued to be Speechless.

Do Police Officers not undergo psychological evaluations these days?

She felt that Hissashi's Emotion as a Patient was more stable than Shancun Cao's, much more stable.

"Then there's no need to worry too much," Shancun Cao patted his Chest, looking like he was still in shock. He stood up, replaced his Expression with Confidence, "Today, Numabuchi will definitely be captured, and that Child will also be found! Being able to meet the Forest Princess here just proves everything. Fate won't abandon me."

Conan: "…"

They were still hoping that the Police could help, but Shancun Cao's Mind was full of Metaphysics, expecting Haibara to conjure people out of thin air and bring them right in front of him?

Shancun Cao felt that his Idea was not wrong.

Where was this? The Forest!

Who was Princess Haibara? The Forest Princess!

This was her Territory. It was just that this wasn't Head God Forest, and he didn't know if she had jurisdiction across borders, but he would just assume she did.

Also, what Timing was this? He encountered the Forest Princess right after he let the Criminal run away in the Forest.

Then he heard the News that a Child was also lost in the Forest. This was a bad omen. As the saying goes, 'misfortune turns into fortune.' Without 'misfortune,' where would 'fortune' come from? So, the more 'misfortune,' the more 'fortune.'

No need to worry, just cling to the Forest Princess's leg, and today will be a Sure Thing!

…

A Group of People continued to search for Mitsuhiko deeper into the Forest, this time with an unreliable Police Officer added to their number.

Shancun Cao walked while glancing into the distance and then at Haibara Ai, guessing how he would turn misfortune into good fortune this time, and whether he would see Magic or something.

But it seemed like the Forest Princess Princess didn't want to use Magic.

That's right, to experience the Life of a Normal Person, the Forest Princess probably didn't want to expose her Ability, he understood, he understood.

Conan walked while continuing to use the Detective Badge to call out to Mitsuhiko.

"Conan, Mitsuhiko still isn't responding?" Ayumi asked with Sorrow.

"Yeah." Conan's Mood was also heavy.

"Could he be asleep somewhere?" Genta Speculation.

Haibara Ai stroked her chin, "Or Rather, he has already met with Murderous Hands…"

"Ah!" Genta and Ayumi were startled.

Doctor Agasa broke out in a sweat, quickly stopping Haibara Ai, "Hey, Ai!"

"The one hiding in the Forest is Numabuchi Kiichiro, who has continuously committed several Murder Cases in the Northeast, Kanto, and Kansai areas," Haibara Ai asked calmly, "It's not strange for me to think this way, right?"

"You're really well-informed," Conan Look Towards Shancun Cao, "I remember July should have sent Numabuchi Kiichiro to the Osaka Police Department, right? Why did he escape to the Forest in Gunma Prefecture?"

"July?" Doctor Agasa glanced sideways.

Haibara Ai was a little surprised, Numabuchi Kiichiro was captured by Brother Hichiji?

"July? Who's that?" Shancun Cao looked bewildered.

Doctor Agasa explained, "A Bounty Hunter."

Shancun Cao suddenly became excited, "Bounty Hunter really exist in this World? I thought they were only people in TV Series!"

"July is very powerful, he has helped the Police capture many Criminals," Ayumi asked in Doubt, "Police Officer, don't you even know about him?"

"It's not surprising, Bounty Hunter's matters are not Public, and it seems like the National Police Agency is the one who contacts them. Even within the Metropolitan Police Department, very few people know about it," Doctor Agasa Speculation, "Probably also because July hasn't been active in the Gunma Prefecture area, so Police Officer Shancun doesn't know about him. But was Numabuchi really captured by July?"

Conan Nod, "Last time Hattori invited… uh, Brother Hattori invited us to Osaka as guests, and there was also a Serial Killer Case. At that time, Numabuchi was still on the run. We always thought the Culprit was Numabuchi, but the Police arrested Numabuchi and got the True Culprit from Numabuchi. Originally, I thought the Osaka Police found Numabuchi, but Recently Uncle told me to pay attention to News about Bounty Hunter. Few Days Ago when I received a Phone Call from Brother Hattori, I inadvertently mentioned it to him, and he mentioned that Numabuchi's Capture that time wasn't done by the Police, but rather the Police received News and found him in a Delivery Box, which also had the Words 'Live Delivery' written on it. I think it should be July who did it, no mistake."

Haibara Ai was Thoughtful. She didn't expect that Hissashi had already had contact with the Organization's People so early on.

She remembered that when she saw the News of Numabuchi's Capture, she had just left the Organization not long ago. At that time, Hissashi was still in Aoyama Fourth Hospital, right? He had already secretly run out to catch Criminals?

The supervision at Aoyama Fourth Hospital was very problematic, they even let People… cough, in short, Numabuchi Kiichiro didn't know much Organization Information, otherwise the Organization wouldn't have let that Fellow escape. So Hissashi probably didn't know about the Organization either.

"Then will July come here?" Genta asked with Expectation.

"Unlikely, he doesn't know Numabuchi Kiichiro is here, and the Police should still be blocking the News," Doctor Agasa Look Towards Shancun Cao, "Speaking of which, the reason why Numabuchi appeared here is…"

"When he was undergoing Interrogation, he suddenly said that he had actually killed four people, and the fourth person was buried in his Mother's Hometown, which is this Forest," Shancun Cao explained, "So the Osaka Police transferred him to Gunma Prefecture. We've been following him in the Forest since morning to search for the Burial Site, but he seems to not remember very clearly. We dug up a few Places but couldn't find the Corpse. Just when the Police Officer from Osaka went to buy Lunch and entrusted Numabuchi to us, he Run Away."

"Did he Plan to Run Away long ago?" Genta asked.

"But looking at his Expression, it didn't seem like he wanted to Run Away," Shancun Cao touched his chin and recalled, "He also said that when he came back to visit relatives with his Mother, he often came to the Forest to Play alone…"

"Ah!" Ayumi walked and stepped on air, stepping into the Stream.

The exclamation startled the others.

Conan and the others were listening to Shancun Cao talk about how he used to Play here when he was a Child, so he got along well with Numabuchi, feeling Speechless. Suddenly, he Notice a small white Point floating down in the River. Curiously, he leaned over and gently scooped it up with his Finger, putting it under his nose to sniff.

This Thing seemed to be some kind of Plant Fiber Membrane, only a little bit. He couldn't Judgment which Plant it was. Because it had been soaked in Water, he couldn't smell any special Scent on it either.

But only this little bit floated in the entire River, it didn't seem like some Plant naturally falling into the River…

When A Group of People were talking, Numabuchi Kiichiro also quietly jumped On the Tree Aside, secretly Observation A Group of People.

He came over because he heard the Sound of Children here, and he really found Children.

However, he remembered very clearly that that Person said 'a Child', but there were four here.

Moreover, after listening for a while, These People also seemed to be here to find a Child, so this wasn't the Place.

Just as Numabuchi Kiichiro Intention to leave, Ayumi inadvertently Looked Up and happened to See Numabuchi Kiichiro standing steadily On the Tree with his hands cuffed and his back hunched. That Face like a Skeleton and his ferocious and staring Gaze, in the dim light, looked like a Wild Beast about to devour People, making her hair stand on end.

"Wahhhhhhh!"

Ayumi's subconscious scream also made the others Notice Numabuchi Kiichiro's Trace.

Numabuchi Kiichiro also quickly jumped down from the Tree and hurriedly Run Away in another Direction.

He saw that the Kid with Glasses had just scooped up something from the River, it should have floated down from upstream. In order not to let These People disturb that Person, it was best to lure them elsewhere…

Haibara Ai looked at Numabuchi Kiichiro's Figure, her Face a little gloomy.

"Numabuchi, stop!" Shancun Cao and the others were about to chase after him, but Conan stopped them.

"Wait a minute!" Conan said with a Serious Expression, "It's already dark, and he's more familiar with this Place than we are. Chasing after him might be Danger!"

Numabuchi Kiichiro ran for a distance, and Discovery that the People behind him didn't chase after him. He was a little surprised. Suddenly, he heard a Sound from the Jungle not far away and turned around to run over there.

At the same time, Conan also lowered his Head and pondered.

That third-grade Girl provided a Clue. The two Adults Mitsuhiko was Tracking mentioned the Name of a Warlord.

Warlord, Bamboo Leaf Rice Ball… Firefly!

Mitsuhiko came to catch Firefly, and at Night, Firefly in the Forest usually Activity Waterside.

Conan suddenly raised his Eye and Looked at the upper reaches of the River.

Could that Plant Fiber Membrane just now be left by Mitsuhiko? Or Rather, is there someone else here?

No matter what, let's first search along the River!

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 663 Mitsuhiko: This Accomplice Looks Very Familiar

In the Forest, Student Tsuburaya walked, panting, with his hands clasped in front of him, protecting the Firefly he held in his palms.

He had been lost for several Hours. Because he had shouted for a long time before, his Throat was hoarse and he couldn't make a Sound.

On his Backpack, the Detective Badge kept beeping non-stop. Conan and his Group of Little Friend should be looking for him.

And since the Detective Badge can transmit Signal to each other, it means Conan and the others have already come looking for him, right in this Forest, in this Vicinity...

But he couldn't reach for the Detective Badge. Once he loosened his clasped Hands, the Firefly he held in his Hand would fly away.

That day, Haibara and Ayumi talked about Summer Firefly, and they were both looking forward to it, especially Haibara. It was rare for her to be interested in something, and he must bring the Firefly he caught to show them!

"Swish, swish..."

The Sound of Branches and Leaves being brushed aside came from the Jungle Aside.

Is it Conan?

Student Tsuburaya stopped his Footstep, panting, and looked expectantly towards the Place where the Sound came from.

Soon, a strange Man who looked like a Skeleton came into his Line of Sight.

Not Conan!

"Huff..." Numabuchi Kiichiro ran around in the Jungle, also quite tired. Staring at Student Tsuburaya who was alone, a chilling smile appeared on his Face, and he said in a hoarse voice, "Found you..."

Student Tsuburaya saw the Handcuffs on Numabuchi Kiichiro's Hand, and retreated slowly backwards with a terrified Face.

"Mitsuhiko!" Conan's shout came from the Jungle, "Mitsuhiko, where are you? Answer me quickly! There's a Serial Killer on the run here, if you encounter him..."

Student Tsuburaya's limbs were heavy, and he couldn't run away. He could only watch helplessly as Numabuchi Kiichiro approached, wanting to respond to Conan, he opened his mouth, but his Throat was dry and painful, and he couldn't make any Sound.

Numabuchi Kiichiro also heard Conan's shout, Speed Up Pace and rushed towards Student Tsuburaya. When Student Tsuburaya belatedly Realized and wanted to Turn Around and Run Away, Numabuchi Kiichiro had already run behind Student Tsuburaya, and with his Handcuffed Hands, he looped them downwards, wrapped them around Student Tsuburaya, picked him up, and ran towards the River Upstream.

Student Tsuburaya wanted to Struggle, but only knocked the Hat on his Head onto the Ground.

Two or three minutes Afterwards, Conan and A Group of People found the Vicinity along the River.

"Mitsuhiko?"

"Mitsuhiko! Are you here or not?"

"Conan, will Mitsuhiko really be near the River?" Genta looked around, but didn't see a single Figure.

After the sky darkened, the Jungle was pitch black.

Haibara Ai searched the Vicinity with a Watch-Type Flashlight, and Saw a Hat that looked somewhat familiar. She Step Forward quickly, "It's Student Tsuburaya's Hat. He lent me this Hat when we watched a Football Match before. But he's not here, and the Hat has fallen here, which means..."

"Has Mitsuhiko encountered Danger?" Ayumi stepped forward worriedly.

"Could he have encountered that Serial Killer?" Genta imagined the tragic scene of seeing his Little Friend's Corpse, and Scared himself badly.

"There's still sweat on the Hat," Conan approached and Reached Out to touch the inside of the Hat, "It's still warm, he should have been here not long Before..."

Conan then did some Reasoning, inferring the Situation that Student Tsuburaya's Throat was now unable to make a Sound, and that he was Subdue by Numabuchi Kiichiro.

"Then what should we do?" Ayumi Said, "Are we still going to search along the River?"

"Since they haven't left for long, let's search in the Vicinity..." Conan frowned.

Now that Student Tsuburaya should be with Numabuchi Kiichiro, where would Numabuchi Kiichiro go? Would he still walk along the River?

"Then let's go find that Serial Killer and Mitsuhiko," Genta's Expression was Serious for a second, then his Face fell again, "But that Serial Killer ran Too Fast Just Now, I didn't see his specific appearance, and now it's already dark, what if we confuse him with the Police Officers searching in the Forest?"

"Well..." Doctor Agasa recalled, "The Characteristic of Numabuchi that I Saw in the Newspaper was..."

"Sparse eyebrows, sunken Eyes," Haibara Ai Said in a cold voice, "Thin cheeks, upturned nose, his Face is like only a layer of Skin sticking to his skull, hunchbacked, light as a feather, a Man with the Burst of a Wild Beast..."

Hearing Haibara Ai describe it in such detail, even knowing his skills and Burst, Conan was stunned for a moment, Realized a Possibility, and asked in a low voice, "Hey, could it be that Numabuchi he..."

"Correct, he was once a Member of the Organization," Haibara Ai Said softly, "That is, the Accomplice of the Black-Clad Men you mentioned."

Conan's Face turned ugly, and the Evil Figures of Gin and Vodka replayed in his Mind once again.

"However, although Numabuchi is a Member of the Organization, he is only a Member at the lowest level," Haibara Ai saw that the others had already begun searching for Student Tsuburaya and Numabuchi Kiichiro, and followed them while running, explaining to Conan, "The Organization valued his light and agile skills, so they taught him Murder techniques, wanting to train him into an excellent Killer, but he really wasn't cut out for it, so the Organization sent him to me to be my Experiment Subject for researching that Medicine, to see what the Effect was like..."

"What?!" Conan ran along the Road, turning his Head in shock to look at Haibara Ai.

Human Experiment, using living people for Experiments!

That Organization is too insane!

Haibara Ai's Expression remained unchanged, and she continued, "Because his Data and Stamina Test Results were sent to my Laboratory as reference Data Before the Experiment, that's why I have Knowledge of this person."

A Group of People were tired from running, and temporarily Stopped to Rest.

"But he ran away Before the human Experiment started," Haibara Ai slowed down her Footstep, stopped to Rest under a Tree while panting, "And I also left the Organization not long Afterwards he ran away, so I haven't personally met him."

Conan stopped Aside, frowning and Said, "Ran away?"

Doctor Agasa was also listening Beside them, and helped block the Line of Sight of other people for the two of them.

"He must have felt very Fear," Haibara Ai Reached Out and supported herself on the Tree Trunk, took a breath, and wanted to appear more relaxed, but her Tone inevitably carried a hint of heaviness, "The Organization's Strength cannot be resisted, so he was afraid of the Organization's Arrangement for him, desperately wanting to escape the Organization's Control. When he was fleeing, he mistakenly thought that those three people were Killers sent by the Organization to hunt him down, so he successively Killed three people..."

Conan and Doctor Agasa listened with heavy Expressions.

Haibara Ai supported herself on the Tree Trunk and stood up straight, "However, Before he joined the Organization, he had already committed Murder and had a criminal record, so there's no need to have Sympathy for him."

"No wonder On Television, after filming him being arrested, he shouted at the Lens 'It's all their fault' these Words..." Doctor Agasa recalled the News Report he Saw at the time, and felt some Sigh in his Heart.

Haibara Ai Nodded, "Correct, but everyone thinks this is his Statement to exonerate himself, and his involvement with the Organization is not deep, so the Organization let him go. Moreover, he has already been sentenced to Death Penalty, and the Organization probably doesn't care what his fate will be."

"But that's not right either," Conan looked at Haibara Ai, and Said with Doubt, "I remember you Said Before, you can smell the Aura of those who have been in the Organization, so, Just Now when Numabuchi was On the Tree..."

"Hmm..." Haibara Ai lowered her Eyes, "That's why I'm racking my brains, because I didn't have any Feeling Just Now."

"Huh?" Conan was surprised.

"The time my Older Sister had an accident, I could clearly smell an unusual Aura," Haibara Ai's Emotion was low, and her Expression was also a bit heavy, "Sensing Danger is the only Sense that allows me to survive, but I've become so accustomed to this peaceful Life that even my Feeling has become dull..."

"Isn't that a good thing?" Conan saw that Haibara Ai didn't understand, and laughed, "This shows that you are becoming more and more like an Ordinary Person. Okay, let's go find Mitsuhiko! He came here for you and Ayumi!"

"For us?" Haibara Ai suppressed the unease in her Heart.

Idiot, if she just wanted to live an Ordinary Person's Life, the disappearance of that Feeling might be a good thing, but she has already Decided, for the people around her, for the Doctor, Older Brother, and Godmother who accepted her, she wants to hide herself well, first Break Away from the Organization's clutches, and then find an Opportunity to Counterattack.

If she can no longer smell the Danger Aura of those Organization Fellows now, can she still hide well? Has her previous Plan been completely disrupted?

...

River Upstream.

Numabuchi Kiichiro carried Student Tsuburaya and ran all the way towards the Place with Firelight.

Student Tsuburaya was filled with despair.

Crap, he won't be Killed, right? Or will he be taken Hostage and Killed after this Serial Killer Runs Away?

There is Firelight ahead. Seeing this Serial Killer running over without any Fear, it shouldn't be the Police Officer, but the Serial Killer's Accomplice.

In the Front of the Bonfire, a tall Man was sitting on a Rock. His Outline, with distinct features on his side Face, was illuminated by the jumping Firelight, making it appear both bright and dark.

Student Tsuburaya: "..."

This Accomplice is quite familiar, could it be someone Wanted...? Huh? No, wait, wait, wait, this person is too familiar, familiar to an excessive degree!

"Ah... Ah..."

Chi Feichei sat in front of the Bonfire, heard the Sound of someone running over, and just Turn Head, he Saw Student Tsuburaya being carried by Numabuchi Kiichiro, rushing towards him while saying 'Ah ah ah'. He then calmly withdrew his Line of Sight and picked up two Paper Cup beside the Bonfire.

"Ah... Ah..." Student Tsuburaya's Throat hurt as soon as he shouted loudly, and he could only shout out low and muffled Sounds, feeling like crying but having no tears in his Heart.

Brother Chi, look here, look here!

This is a Serial Killer, very Danger, even if you don't Solve it violently, at least Dodge!

Student Tsuburaya: "Ah..."

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Never Mind, Never Mind, he can't Say Words now.

So desperate, Feeling like he's already useless.

Hassashi was looking at Student Tsuburaya with full Doubt, what's wrong with this Child? Mute? Uh-huh? Why did he suddenly stop making a Sound again?

Numabuchi Kiichiro arrived Beside the Bonfire, put Student Tsuburaya down, and explained breathlessly, "He Seemingly shouted for a long time Before, and his Throat can no longer make a Sound."

After Student Tsuburaya was put down, he immediately ran to Chi Feichei's Beside, felt a Sense of security in his Heart, and laboriously made a vague low Sound, "He, Serial Killer..."

"I know," Chi Feichei handed a Paper Cup to Student Tsuburaya, and handed another one to Numabuchi Kiichiro, "Hard work, drink some Warm Water."

Student Tsuburaya watched the interaction between Numabuchi Kiichiro and Chi Feichei, and drank a mouthful of Water with a blank Face. He was indeed thirsty, but...

Who can tell him What's Wrong?

"This Kid is still afraid I'll Kill him!" Numabuchi Kiichiro smiled gloomily, tilted his head back and drank all the Water in the Paper Cup, "Didn't I Say it Before, the Water here is safe to drink directly?"

"There are parasites in Water that isn't boiled," Chi Feichei Said quietly, picked up a Branch beside him, and pulled open the Bamboo Tube that was placed on the Fire, and then extinguished the Fire with Earth and Ash, "It's cooked, do you eat salty or sweet?"

Again?

Numabuchi Kiichiro suppressed the urge to roll his eyes. (Annoyed)

Salty, sweet, salty, sweet... Is there nothing else in this person's Mind besides this?

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 664 The Style Is So Weird It Doesn't Feel Like the Human World

Staring at Chi Feichei, Zhao Yuan's belly let out a very uncooperative 'gurulu' sound.

Mitsuhiko's belly also very cooperatively let out a 'gurulu' sound.

Awkward.

But after running in the Forest for a day, they were really hungry.

Zhao Yuan was silent for a moment, "I haven't eaten it before."

So don't ask him if he wants to eat salty or sweet.

"Then try both," Chi Feichei continued to rake the Firelight to extinguish it, "Mitsuhiko?"

Mitsuhiko's face was a little red, still embarrassed, "Uh... s... same for me."

The Bonfire was raked out by Chi Feichei, only a few red Firelight spots were shining on the unburnt Firewood, and darkness enveloped the surroundings.

After people's eyes adjusted to the Light, the Darkness gradually receded, and the Moonlight sprinkled from the Sky was clear and hazy.

Chi Feichei used a Tree Branch to pull open the Bamboo Tube one by one. Seeing Zhao Yuan still standing there blankly, he found two Towels and threw one to Zhao Yuan, "Help, wet it with Water and then hold the Bamboo Tube, split the Bamboo Tube open."

Even Gin wouldn't just wait to eat, let alone Zhao Yuan.

Zhao Yuan wet the Towel with River Water, padded it in his hand to hold the Bamboo Tube, and was stunned for a moment, "I don't have a..."

Chi Feichei also came back with a wet Towel, took out a Small Knife from his Right Hand, used Sufficient Strength, and with a flick of his Hand and a drop of the Knife, 'ka-la' split the Bamboo Tube that Zhao Yuan was holding to two-thirds of the way, then put the Knife away, not forgetting to explain, "This is Enough, break it open by hand later, if you split it all the way, the Rice inside will spill out."

'Ka-la'!

The Bamboo Tube that Chi Feichei was holding was also neatly split two-thirds of the way.

Zhao Yuan silently swallowed the words 'I don't have a Knife', and continued to hold the Bamboo Tube.

"Ka-la, ka-la, ka-la..."

Chi Feichei hardly paused, whether it was the Bamboo Tube in his own Hand or the Bamboo Tube in Zhao Yuan's Hand, as long as it was held steady, it would be split with a Knife.

Zhao Yuan stared at the Knife in Chi Feichei's Right Hand.

One side here, one side there, splitting so fast, isn't he worried about splitting his own Hand?

Moreover, he didn't Understand whether this Knife was too sharp, or the Bamboo Tube was too fragile, but this person splitting a Bamboo Tube gave him the Feeling of cutting Tofu...

Without giving Zhao Yuan a chance to Research, the Bamboo Tube were all split, and Chi Feichei also put away his Small Knife.

After the Bamboo Tube was split open a Portion, the Aroma inside also slowly overflowed.

The Fresh Bamboo Fragrance and Glutinous Rice Fragrance fused together, and a little Meat Fragrance and Shiitake Mushroom Fragrance also overflowed to the Surrounding Area.

Riverside, Genta was stunned, stretching his Neck and sniffing left and right, walking along the Aroma source, "Huh? What is it? It smells so good..."

"What Aroma..." Conan was wondering, and gradually smelled a trace of Food Aroma in the Night Breeze. Looking again, Genta had already stretched his Neck, sniffing the Scent and running far away, "Hey, wait for us, Genta!"

The others quickly followed, following Genta all the way, until they reached Small River Upstream.

The hazy Moonlight illuminated the Open Ground by the River, and the clear River Water crossed a layer of Silver Light, slowly flowing.

On the River Surface, Firefly after Firefly dotted the Darkness with twinkling Small Lamp, converging towards the Place emitting a Fresh Fragrance Aroma.

In such beautiful Scenery, Chi Feichei, Mitsuhiko, and Zhao Yuan were sitting by the River, enjoying the Scenery while quietly eating Things.

Hassashi was perched on Chi Feichei's shoulder. When he saw a Firefly landing on Chi Feichei's Hair Strand and turned his Head to See clearly, the startled Firefly slowly flew away again.

The Scene was beautiful and harmonious, and Conan and others who came looking from behind were stunned in Original Place.

Hey, are the three people sitting there a little Wrong? Why are Zhao Yuan, Chi Feichei, and Mitsuhiko sitting together so peacefully eating Things?

This Situation... makes them Envy to enjoy it!

Genta was the most Direct. He sniffed all the way to the Place where the Bamboo Tube Rice was placed, squatted beside the Stone Block and sniffed for a while, "Things I've never eaten before..."

Chi Feichei put down the Bamboo Tube in his Hand, Reached Out and took a Bamboo Tube, easily broke it open, Hand Over To Genta, and Calmly turned his Head to Ask others, "Eat Rice?"

"Ah!" Shancun Cao suddenly exclaimed, pointing to the Place where the three were sitting.

Conan sneered in his Heart, this confused Police Officer finally saw Zhao Yuan...

"Mr. Chi, it's you!" Shancun Cao looked at Chi Feichei with shining Eyes, "I Understand, you are the Human who sacrificed and Manufactured the Forest Princess, so the Princess let you Cooperate to find the Human, right?"

Conan staggered.

Police Officer Sir, please don't ignore Zhao Yuan, the Serial Killer, okay!

"Lower your voice," Zhao Yuan couldn't help Say, "You'll scare them."

Shancun Cao immediately Nodded, tiptoed forward, squatted down in front of the Stone Block where a row of Bamboo Tube Rice was placed, lowered his voice, and said nervously, "Speaking of which, after running in the Forest for a Day, I'm really Hungry..."

Zhao Yuan was found, and the missing Little Boy was also found. Was it Weird? Not Weird, he knew that the Forest Princess would bless him!

Thinking like this, Shancun Cao saw Haibara Ai Step Forward, learned Chi Feichei's appearance Just Now to break open a Bamboo Tube, and took out a pair of Chopsticks from the Bag beside him, solemnly Hand Over To Haibara Ai, "Princess, please have a Meal!"

Conan felt a burst of weakness and slapped his Forehead with his Palm.

When Chi Feichei was there, the Style would always become Weird from time to time, and when Chi Feichei and Shancun Cao were together... twice, the Style was so Weird it didn't feel like the Human World.

Haibara Ai took the Bamboo Tube Rice and Chopsticks with a Calm Face, "Thank You."

This unreliable Police Officer was hopeless, she was numb to it.

Moreover, she had eaten Breakfast and watched musicals with Professor Moriarty, although that was in the Game, but eating Dinner with a Serial Killer was Nothing, right?

Well, it smells so good, it must be Brother Hichiji who made it, and it's still a New Dish she hasn't eaten before!

"Princess is Polite!" Shancun Cao Smilingly picked up a Bamboo Tube, he didn't Care about others, he was also Hungry.

Doctor Agasa and others who followed behind could only Start Doing it themselves, joining the Team of harmonious Scenery appreciation and eating Rice.

Shancun Cao sat beside Zhao Yuan, "Zhao Yuan, you will go back with me later, right?"

Zhao Yuan, "Uh-huh..."

Shancun Cao was not surprised at all. With the Forest Princess blessing, wasn't it Normal for the Criminal to be willing to go with him? "Ah... the Scenery here hasn't changed at all. When I was a Child, I would Specially stay until Night, just to See the Firefly... Huh? By the Way, you Specially Ran Away, wouldn't it be to See the Firefly?"

Conan, "..."

Wouldn't it be?

Zhao Yuan, "Uh-huh..."

Shancun Cao, "Then the fourth person you Murder..."

Zhao Yuan, "I lied to you."

Shancun Cao, "You are really Intense, everyone was deceived!"

Conan suddenly felt a wave of sadness for the people of Gunma Prefecture, and withdrew his Line of Sight from the two.

"Mitsuhiko, why did you Run Away here?" Ayumi complained, "You made us Worry for a long time."

Mitsuhiko pointed to a Glass Bottle borrowed from Chi Feichei, his low and hoarse Tone was still a little vague, "That... you and Haibara Classmate Said, Firefly are the Poetic of Summer, I Think, if I could catch two and take them back, you Should Think it would be a Surprise... But after I caught them, I got lost in the Forest. Before, I didn't have a Container to put Firefly in, so I could only hold them in my Hand, and I couldn't take the Detective Badge. Because I shouted for a long time, my Throat is also hoarse. I'm really sorry..."

Ayumi was stunned for a moment, a little moved, and soon smiled, "We didn't blame you, Thank You, Mitsuhiko."

"Thank You," Haibara Ai also Said a Sentence, "It's really good-looking."

Mitsuhiko immediately smiled shyly, "It's also my fault, I Ran Away secretly."

"Mitsuhiko, then how did you get together with Zhao Yuan and Brother Chi?" Conan Asked curiously.

"I met Zhao Yuan in the Forest, and agreed that I would treat him to Rice, and he would Help me find Mitsuhiko," Chi Feichei Say.

Zhao Yuan also very cooperatively Nodded.

Mitsuhiko also smiled, his voice hoarse, "When he found me, I was also startled, and then he brought me here."

Conan was a little Speechless. Was Zhao Yuan so easy to talk to? Could it be that he was a foodie Serial Killer? But thinking that Zhao Yuan was just here to See Firefly, he didn't Think it was Weird, and Asked Chi Feichei again, "Brother Chi, when you separated from us, did you Know Mitsuhiko came here?"

"Uncertain, just Guess that Mitsuhiko would enter the Forest to catch Firefly, and I Saw on the Net that among the Surrounding Area of Tokyo, only the Firefly here are the most numerous, so I came to Check," Chi Feichei Say.

Conan's Question was answered, so he didn't Ask any further. Turning his Head to Look, he found that Genta had already Reached Out Murderous Hands to the second Portion of Bamboo Tube Rice, and a Sense of Crisis suddenly rose in his Heart, speeding up his eating Speed.

Seeing that others were busy snatching Food, Haibara Ai approached Chi Feichei and Asked in a low voice, "Zhao Yuan was Captured by you at the beginning, right?"

"Uh-huh." Chi Feichei Nodded, "What's Wrong?"

Haibara Ai originally wanted to Ask if Zhao Yuan had Said anything to Chi Feichei, but thinking that Zhao Yuan didn't Understand much about the Organization, she didn't Ask, "Your Relationship looks good, does he Know that you are July?"

"I and him are very compatible," Chi Feichei Thought of a Comment, "He also Helps to Conceal July's Identity from the Police."

Haibara Ai didn't Ask any further, but she Originally Thought that no matter how unreliable Shancun Cao was, she could deal with it calmly, but soon found that she was still too naive.

o(-`д-)!

When she was eating Rice, Shancun Cao actually lit an Incense Stick for Offerings to Divine Statue behind her!

"Thank You Princess for today," Shancun Cao sincerely lit the Incense, put his Palms together and bowed to Haibara Ai's Figure, raised his Eyes and Found that others were turning their Heads to Look at him, Smilingly waved his Hand, "You eat, you eat, I'm already full, let's go after you finish eating!"

The corner of Haibara Ai's Mouth twitched slightly, her Line of Sight moved down, looking at the Incense emitting a Fresh Fragrance while burning, "Where did you find this thing?"

"I Originally wanted to go to Head God Forest to worship the Princess Statue by the way after the re-examination of the Burial Crime Scene," Shancun Cao Smilingly Say, "Unexpectedly, I met the Person Themselves, do you Think the Scent of this Incense is not bad? I Specially bought the Fresh Fragrance type~"

Zhao Yuan stared at Haibara Ai and sized her up.

Princess? Head God Forest? Princess Statue? Burning Incense and Sacrifice? There's something to it!

"It's, it's okay."

Haibara Ai withdrew her Line of Sight with Black Lines on Forehead.

Zhao Yuan and other Children's Gaze at her had become Weird.

But Even If she wanted to explain, she couldn't explain it in front of Shancun Cao.

This Superstition Police Officer could Mislead others, especially Children who are more easily Mislead.

She Don't Want To Ayumi, Genta, and Mitsuhiko to Look at her with the Gaze of looking at a Divine Statue in the future...

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 665 Pretty Thrilling

After a group of people had their fill, Shancun Cao led Numabuchi Kiichiro out of the Forest. Only then did he remember that his colleague was still hungry and searching for them in the Forest. But there was nothing he could do; the Bamboo Tube Rice was all gone.

Chi Feichei watched Numabuchi Kiichiro being taken into the Police Car by the Police, then turned around and said, "My Car is parked on the Mountain. We'll have to squeeze in, but it should be enough seats."

Japan has the Death Penalty, and it is carried out, not by lethal injection, but by Hanging.

However, Death Penalty verdicts are very troublesome. Even though Numabuchi Kiichiro had taken more than one Human Life, it would probably take eight or nine years for the Final Trial to pronounce the Death Penalty, and after a few more years in prison before execution, it would be more than ten years later.

Numabuchi might not even die by then. He definitely wouldn't get out, but tonight wouldn't really be the last time they met.

After Numabuchi Kiichiro got into the Police Car, he turned his Head to look at the Car Window. After seeing the Figure of the group leaving, he withdrew his Line of Sight.

Actually, he wanted to ask what kind of person that person was.

Not referring to Bounty Hunter or other identities, but whether they had any Relationship with that Organization.

He remembered during Training, a beautiful Woman standing on a high platform looking at him, and vaguely remembered even earlier, a Man sitting in a Black Porsche that passed them, glancing sideways at him.

That kind of Gaze was exactly the same as the indifferent Line of Sight from that Man in the Attic that day, looking down at him.

However, perhaps he was overthinking it. There was no need to think about it anymore, anyway, whatever happened in the future had nothing to do with him.

…

On the way back to Tokyo, Doctor Agasa sat in the Passenger Seat, and the five Children squeezed into the Back Seat.

"Mitsuhiko, you let the Firefly go?" Genta looked at the empty Bottle in Mitsuhiko's Hand.

That was the Small Bottle Chi Feichei had lent to Mitsuhiko, originally used to hold Anti-Inflammatory Medicine. Mitsuhiko needed a Container to hold Fireflies, so Chi Feichei poured out the Medicine and washed the Bottle to lend to Mitsuhiko.

"I only caught one Firefly. If I took it away, it would definitely be very lonely," Mitsuhiko said seriously. "And we've all seen Fireflies already, so I simply let it go."

"It's good to let it return to its Companion," Ayumi said with a smile. "Only taking it away would indeed be very cruel."

"By the way, I also want to thank Brother Chi for lending me the Bottle earlier," Mitsuhiko packed up the Bottle. "I will wash it clean before returning it to you."

"No need, keep it. You can use it to hold Things in the future," Chi Feichei said.

This kind of Bottle wasn't anything special. You could buy a large box of them at the Glassware Counter of a Large Shopping Mall. He originally bought them to hold Venom, but now that he had a large Glass Tank, he didn't need so many Small Bottles.

Mitsuhiko hesitated for a moment, thinking that Chi Feichei didn't like to be fussy with politeness, and it was just a Bottle anyway, so he nodded, "Th-then, okay."

The five Children started chattering about Summer Homework again.

Elementary School Summer Homework in Japan generally doesn't specify a theme. Children can experience and investigate whatever they are interested in. As long as they produce Achievements, the Homework is considered complete. This Homework can be completed jointly by a Group of People, or it can be done by one person. After school starts, the Teacher will Comment based on the Situation.

The Junior Detective League originally seemed to intend to do Case Investigation, but before the Summer Vacation, under the instigation of Sumiko Kobayashi, the five Children signed up for the Junior Tournament of a Charity Tennis Tournament in the Name of the Junior Detective League, and were considering whether or not to set the theme of their Summer Homework as a Tennis Match.

After discussing for more than an Hour, Mitsuhiko's Throat, which had just recovered, almost became hoarse again. Conan finally called a stop, "Okay, can't we just decide based on the Situation when school is about to start?"

"No!" Genta said with a Serious Face, "If we're doing Case Investigation, we have to take advantage of the time to come into contact with more Cases, or find a way to take on a few Commissions, so that when we have to write the Report, we'll have Something to write about."

Chi Feichei: "…"

The Junior Detective League isn't worried about Cases, right? At least Conan doesn't need to worry.

Conan and the other Children were squeezed tightly together, his right elbow resting on the Car Window, propping up his chin in boredom, "If we can't find a Case, we can go to Uncle Mori and Ask, and ask him to bring us along if he encounters any interesting Commissions. Actually, using a Tennis Match as the theme for Summer Homework is also not bad…"

"Genta is worried that he won't get good Scores in the Tennis Match and will be embarrassed to use this Competition as the Summer Homework theme, right?" Ayumi revealed with a smile.

"Buzz… Buzz…"

Chi Feichei Sense the Mobile Phone in his Pocket vibrating. Seeing that there was no Place to park on the Roadside, he was not in a hurry to answer the Phone Call.

The Group of Children were still chattering, not noticing the Sound.

Flying Chi heard a little Sound. Just as it was about to poke its Head to the Front Seat, it was pulled back by Haibara Ai.

"Flying Chi, you can't disturb Brother Hichiji driving," Haibara Ai whispered, continuing to circle Flying Chi.

Flying Chi: "…"

It felt that Ai just wanted to continue playing with it.

"Ah, By the Way," Ayumi heard Haibara Ai mention Chi Feichei and asked curiously, "Brother Ike, do you play tennis?"

"We're going to the Tennis Court for Training tomorrow," Mitsuhiko said. "If Brother Ike is interested, you can Go Together with us."

"If I have time, I will go."

Chi Feichei saw that the Traffic Lights ahead had turned Red Light, slowed down, and stopped the Car following the Car in front. Only then did he take out his Mobile Phone and Look at the Phone Call he had not answered just now.

The Number was not saved, but he remembered that it was Gin's.

Seeing that there were still more than 20 seconds left on the Traffic Light, Chi Feichei simply dialed back the Phone Call directly.

Gin usually wouldn't Call him casually. If he suddenly called, there must be Something urgent to find him for.

"Beep… Beep…"

The Phone Call rang twice and was connected.

Chi Feichei listened to the soft Music Sound over there and Guess that Gin was probably sitting in a Bar, "What's the Matter?"

Doctor Agasa saw Chi Feichei making a Phone Call, turned his Head and made a 'hush' gesture to the Children in the Back Seat. The five Children who were discussing Matters immediately fell silent.

"Went to the Mountains of Gunma Prefecture, just returned to Tokyo," Chi Feichei did not hide it.

Gin's voice was still gloomy. Hearing that Chi Feichei had become quiet, he also lowered his voice, "If you are going back later, help me go to the Vicinity of 29-chome, Beika Town, 3-chome, and See what happened."

"I'll Go To take a Look since it's on the way."

Chi Feichei's Tone didn't change much.

Sitting in the Red Faction encirclement and making a Phone Call with Black Faction Gin was quite Thrilling, but as long as you don't stupidly shout 'Gin' as soon as the Phone Call connects, keep your Mentality steady and be naturally calm during the Call, others won't know who he is talking to on the Phone Call.

"Then Call me again after you have Knowledge of the Situation and there are no other people Beside you."

Gin saw that there were people Beside Chi Feichei, and after saying the Matter, he hung up the Phone Call neatly.

Chi Feichei put away his Mobile Phone. The Traffic Lights just happened to turn Green Light. He drove to follow the Cars in front.

"Brother Ike, do you have Something to be busy with?" Conan asked curiously.

Haibara Ai took out her Mobile Phone to Check the Time and reminded, "It's already 9:33 PM."

"If you still have Matters, I can take the Children Home by taxi," Doctor Agasa said with a Smilingly Scratch Head.

"It's okay, a Friend just asked me to Help check if an Italian restaurant in 3-chome is open," Chi Feichei didn't mention much. "It's just on the way after dropping you off."

The others didn't Ask any more questions and went back to talking about the Tennis Match.

The five Children decided to stay overnight at Doctor Agasa's House. After Chi Feichei sent the Group of People to Doctor Agasa's House, he drove back to Beika Town and turned into the 3-chome area on the Road.

When he arrived at the Street Corner of 3-chome, he could see two Police Cars parked downstairs of the Building ahead from a distance.

The Police had set up a Police Line, and Police Officers were going in and out from time to time. There were also some Onlookers watching the Excitement Outside.

Chi Feichei parked the Car on the Roadside, entered a 24-hour Convenience Store on the Roadside, picked out a Bag of Fruit, went to the Counter to pay, and bought a pack of Cigaronne by the way.

"Cigaronne…" The Shop Assistant turned around to find Cigaronne from the shelf. "Please wait a moment, I remember we seem to have it, but few people buy it, so it's not placed Outside."

Chi Feichei didn't urge her, "Is the Italian restaurant across the Street still not open?"

His Excuse wasn't casually made up. There really was a pretty good Italian restaurant in this area, which had been closed for two Days.

Regardless of Whether or Not someone came to investigate his Whereabouts tonight, it could match his previous Excuse.

"The Italian restaurant at the Street Corner? It seemed to be closed due to Debt problems two Days ago, but it reopened yesterday," the Shop Assistant searched anxiously in the Counter, sweating profusely. "But I don't Know Whether or Not it will close again…"

"It's okay to look slowly, no need to rush," Chi Feichei comforted her, and then Asked, "Did Something happen here? I saw Police Cars downstairs of that Building over there."

That Building was 29-chome of 3-chome.

The Shop Assistant breathed a sigh of relief, continued to search for Cigaronne, and said in a low voice, "I heard that someone died in that Building. The one who died was the Company President of a Real Estate Agency Company, and the Shopkeeper of the Italian restaurant you Asked about is his son-in-law. With Something like this happening, I don't Know if his restaurant can continue to operate, Because I heard that although that Company President was very rich, he didn't give his son-in-law any support. Mr. Arima, the Boss of the restaurant, still owes Debt…"

Chi Feichei looked Outside the Glass Door of the Convenience Store, "Can Cars pass through now?"

"Cars can pass through, the Road over there is quite wide… Found it," the Shop Assistant turned around and put Cigaronne on the Counter. "Here, this is the Cigarette you want."

Chi Feichei waited to pay the bill, went out and drove over. When passing by downstairs of the Building, he parked the Car nearby, lit a Cigarette, lowered the Car Window, and listened to the Onlookers talking about what happened in the Building.

This Building was 29-chome of 3-chome, and a Sign of 'Otsu Real Estate Agency' was still hanging Upstairs.

"Did someone really die?"

"Yes, when you came, the Corpse had just been moved away not long ago."

"I heard that a Burglar who broke into an empty Home killed the Company President of this Company…"

"How scary."

"So Doors and Windows must be locked carefully…"

"Has the Thief who Murdered been captured?"

"The Police seem to have arranged for Capture…"

After listening for a few minutes, Chi Feichei understood roughly when the Corpse was discovered and when the Police came. Just as he pressed out the Cigarette Butt and planned to leave, he saw Inspector Megure and a person who seemed to be the Building Administrator walking out. He simply Speak Out to say hello.

"Inspector Megure."

Inspector Megure heard someone Call him. As soon as he turned around, he saw Chi Feichei in the Car and was stunned.

Why did he encounter this Plague God again?

"Brother Chi? Why are you here?" Inspector Megure walked to the Front of Car speechlessly.

"I was passing by on my way Home and saw Police Cars parked here," Chi Feichei had no Intention of getting out of the Car, and Look Towards that Building. "I heard from others that someone was Murdered here…"

(End of Chapter)