Chapter 856 Young Man, Do I Look Like a Fool?
Police Cars couldn't pass the Suspension Bridge, so the Police could only put on Mountaineering Clothes and carry Equipment to walk. By the time they arrived at the Crime Scene, it was almost Dusk.
Wakura Yuumi was alarmed and rushed to the scene. Upon discovering Kisaki Eri and Chi Feichei's arrival, he suggested taking A Group of People to get something to eat first.
However, having just seen their teammate Impalement on the Tree, Kisaki Eri and the others clearly had no appetite for food.
Chi Feichei, on the other hand, asked for Bread and stayed in the Original Place to slowly munch on it, taking the opportunity to observe the Corpse.
The four Wakura Children also arrived.
The eldest was Wakura Yuumi's eldest son, Wakura Yoichi, twenty-six years old this year. Chi Feichei wasn't familiar with him.
Next was his Daughter, Wakura Kotomi, twenty-three years old this year, who often attended various Banquets with Wakura Yuumi.
Original Consciousness Chi Feichei remembered her Face, but they hadn't had much contact.
For a teenager, a woman who dressed too maturely and enchantingly wasn't worth a second glance.
Moreover, even now that Wakura Yuumi had so many Chain Restaurants in Japan, he might not have much contact or communication with Chi Feichei at Banquets, let alone four years ago. Original Consciousness was too busy Handle those Multinational Corporation, Kyoto Family Clan people and didn't have time to pay attention to a Catering Industry boss who wasn't related to his own Project.
Afterwards, there was Wakura Yuumi's second son, Wakura Ryoji, twenty-one years old, a bit older than Chi Feichei, with a buzz cut and Blonde Hair, and eyebrows that hooked upwards just like Wakura Yuumi's.
Original Consciousness had only seen Wakura Ryoji once from afar at a Banquet. Both of them disliked attending Banquets, so the Probability of them meeting was relatively low.
Then there was Wakura Yuumi's youngest Daughter, Wakura Misa, eighteen years old this year. Probably because she was still in school, she hadn't started entering Social Circle. Original Consciousness hadn't seen her before. She was a pretty Girl with long, straight black Hair, all combed back and tied with a large Butterfly knot. Like Rena Mizunashi (Kir), she had a pair of delicate Peephole eyes, looking much fresher than Wakura Kotomi, and seemed gentle and refined. She greeted Chi Feichei in a soft voice.
In addition, an Old Maid from the Wakura family named 'Ayou', who looked to be over seventy years old, also arrived.
After Wakura Yuumi learned that Chi Feichei had come, he asked Wakura Yoichi to go back and drive, and asked the Maid to bring Food and Water over, and to pick up Chi Feichei and the others to go to the Villa to Rest later.
While Chi Feichei was chewing Bread and Staring at the Corpse On the Tree, Wakura Misa shrank beside her Old Dad, Looked at the Bread in Chi Feichei's Hand, then at the Corpse, unable to understand how Chi Feichei could still eat.
The one leading the Police was Inspector Megure.
Inspector Megure was wearing Mountaineering Clothes and panting from climbing the Mountain. He finally arrived and looked up to see a familiar face, "Brother Chi?"
"Inspector Megure," Chi Feichei Turn Head to greet him, "This doesn't seem to be Tokyo Jurisdiction."
"I came here to transfer Archive for a Case, but I heard there was a Murder Case here, so I came over to take a Look," Inspector Megure had Black Lines on Forehead. Yes, he could encounter Chi Feichei, this Plague God, even on a business trip, and it came with a Murder Case. Right, and Mori's Kid and the Detective Boys and Doctor Agasa, these people were also Plague Gods, "Oh? Eri, you're here too."
"Inspector Megure." Kisaki Eri greeted him.
"Then..." Inspector Megure Looked around, searching for another Plague God.
"My Teacher didn't come," Chi Feichei Say.
Inspector Megure then stopped searching and glanced at the large group of villagers watching from not far away, then Looked at the Corpse On the Tree, "This is the Deceased, then. So, who was the First to Discover the Corpse?"
"Conan Saw it First," Chi Feichei put the Plastic Bag that had contained the eaten Bread into his Coat Pocket, "But it can also be Say that everyone here Discovered it together."
"Oh?" Inspector Megure was a bit confused.
Conan Speak Out to explain, "When there was nothing On the Tree and Miss Shirafuji was still alive, we were all staying here together. Afterwards..."
Death God Elementary School Student gave a long explanation, and Inspector Megure finally Understood.
"What? A Group of People of you were standing here, and no one Discovered when the Deceased died?"
"Because at that Time, Mr. Fukuura wanted to take pictures and Report on this Village with Exotic Feature, and he had a Conflict with the villagers who didn't agree with him doing so. We all Looked Towards the Intersection over there," Kisaki Eri Looked at Fukuura Reiji, "And in less than five minutes... to be precise, about a minute, sharp and high-pitched Sound suddenly came from the Surrounding Area, like Birdsong. When that Sound stopped, Conan Turn Head and Saw Miss Shirafuji's Corpse Impalement and hanging On the Tree."
"I See," Inspector Megure looked up at the Corpse, "But the Corpse is on a Tree Branch nearly three meters high. It's not Easy for the Culprit to bring someone up there to kill them, right?"
"There are no climbing Trace," Chi Feichei Looked at the Big Tree tied with Shimenawa, "There are no Suspicious Trace of anyone grabbing or tying anything on the Shimenawa. After Discovering the Corpse, only Conan and I went to that Vicinity. Similarly, we didn't Discover any Suspicious Person lingering near the Tree."
"Is that so?" Inspector Megure frowned, feeling a Headache, "Then how was the Deceased brought up there?"
Conan Silence and Consider.
Correct, this was the Problem that needed to be Considered.
In less than two minutes, a Branch three meters above the ground, no Suspicious Trace nearby, on the Tree Trunk, or on the Shimenawa, how did the Culprit get the person up there?
"This is Great Bird God's retribution for These People of outsiders!" An Old Woman in white clothes was arguing with the Detective handling the Case, her Voice very loud.
Inspector Megure Turn Head to size her up, "Who is she again?"
"She is the Priestess of this Village," Kisaki Eri introduced, "She was the one who led the villagers to drive away Mr. Fukuura before."
"Priestess, huh," Inspector Megure Looked at the other party's short stature, pale clothes, and Wrinkle-covered Face, and muttered in a low Voice, "She looks more like a Mountain Grandmother..."
Genta, Mitsuhiko, and Ayumi, who were eavesdropping Aside, Nod in unison.
Chi Feichei Glanced at Inspector Megure. What Time was it? He was still concerned about whether people looked like Priests or Mountain Monsters, "Inspector Megure, Autopsy First. There's something wrong with the Corpse."
Inspector Megure Looked at the Corpse on the Branch again, Looked for a long Time, but still didn't Discover anything wrong.
Conan directly Ask Chi Feichei, "Brother Chi, What's Wrong with Miss Shirafuji's Corpse?"
"The angle of the Body and Neck leaning forward is a bit strange, and the waist and Abdomen are also a bit distorted. The Reason Should be that more than half of the Ribs on the back are Bone Fracture, and the Spine is Bone Fracture." Chi Feichei Looked at the Corpse and Say.
He had been Staring at the Corpse before, not because he thought eating Bread while looking at the Corpse was more delicious, but because the Corpse had suffered a great Impact, with multiple Bone Fractures all over the Body, which gave people a strange Feeling like a Rag Doll.
"Isn't it Normal for bones to be broken when a person is Impalement on a Tree Branch?" Inspector Megure was puzzled.
Chi Feichei explained, "To Impalement a person on such a thick Tree Branch, even if the Tree Branch is sharpened, the Strength required is not something that Humans can do..."
The Old Woman in white clothes couldn't help but interrupt, "That's why I Say this is Great Bird God's retribution!"
"In addition to Rib Bone Fracture and Spine Bone Fracture, the Deceased suffered a great Impact at that Time, no less than being hit by a Truck," Chi Feichei was not affected and continued to Say, "But there is no Point of Strength near the Tree Branch. Even if someone brings the Deceased to the Tree, they can't Impalement the person in there On the Tree..."
Old Woman in white clothes: "I Say, it's Great Bird God!"
Chi Feichei: "The Culprit Should have used some kind of Mechanism..."
Old Woman in white clothes: "It's Great Bird God!"
Chi Feichei: "The Autopsy should pay attention to finding the Direction of Force when the Deceased was thrown or hit out. Combined with the Environment, we Should be able to see the Culprit's Method."
The Old Woman in white clothes fell silent, Staring at Chi Feichei.
Could they listen to her?
"I See," Inspector Megure nodded seriously, Turn Head to a Police Officer handling the Case and Say, "Take the Corpse back for Autopsy. We will Probably be able to Come Over again Tomorrow morning to Understand the Situation. Before that, tell the People in the Village not to leave without authorization."
Old Woman in white clothes: "..."
These people were all ignoring her. Was she air...? So angry!
Chi Feichei wanted to remind Inspector Megure to pay attention to protecting the Suspension Bridge. He always felt that once the Police left, they might not be able to come back, but he had no basis to Say that the Criminal would continue to commit crimes. Even he himself was not sure if the Criminal would really break the Bridge and commit continuous Murder, so he simply gave up.
Inspector Megure asked the Police to put the Corpse in a Bag, and then Ask others about the Deceased's Identity Information, Situation at the Time of the Crime Scene, and Information about related personnel, repeatedly urging others not to leave the Village and not to approach the Vicinity of the Police Line.
"You are going to be punished by heaven!" The Old Woman in white clothes Saw that a Area near the Sacrifice Tree was surrounded by Yellow Tape and shouted at Inspector Megure, "You are not allowed to use this dirty thing to surround the Sacred Tree in the Village!"
"This... Granny A-Fu," Tushi Yicheng hurriedly Step Forward to stop her, "These are Big Shot from the Metropolitan Police Department!"
Big Shot Inspector Megure: "..."
Cough, please don't Say that, it makes him sound like an official Master from ancient Times.
"Humph! Foolish!" Granny A-Fu Say angrily, "Is there anyone in this World who can be called a Big Shot in front of God!"
Chi Feichei Say to Granny A-Fu with an Expressionless Face, "The Sacred Tree wants to change into a Different Decoration before the Festival."
Granny A-Fu was Stunned: "..."
Young Man, please Ask, does she look like a Fool?
Could he please not use such serious Face to Say words to coax Children to coax her?
"You can Ask the Sacred Tree. If it doesn't Speak Out to deny it, then it is Default Assumption," Chi Feichei Turn Around and walked towards Kisaki Eri and A Group of People, "There will be a three-hundred-year Festival in three days. You don't Hope that there will be any Trouble to disturb the Festival, right? Then Cooperate a little."
Granny A-Fu opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a word.
Let her Ask the Sacred Tree? She felt that Maybe Probably Perhaps...
Okay, okay, she would just assume that the Sacred Tree Default Assumption.
When Inspector Megure Saw that Granny A-Fu was no longer making trouble, he decisively Call people to take the Corpse away, not forgetting to urge Tushi Yicheng to keep an eye on things.
Kisaki Eri Looked at Chi Feichei who was walking over, her Expression with a hint of admiration, "Hit the Vital Point!"
Haibara Ai Looked at Granny A-Fu's dark Face over there, "Also very irritating."
Chi Feichei was Expressionless, "Learned from Doctor Fukuyama."
In the past, Zhi Ming Fukuyama had persuaded him to Take Medicine in this way.
First chat, and then suddenly follow his words with a Sentence—
'Okay, I believe you can hear their Voices, come, you Take Medicine, after eating we will chat again...'
He seriously Suspected that Zhi Ming Fukuyama was insulting his Intelligence, and wanted to Ask Zhi Ming Fukuyama: Doctor, please Ask, do I look like a Fool?
However, before he could express his Position, Zhi Ming Fukuyama started to Speak first with a Smilingly Curved Face: 'You also want to return to Normal Life sooner, right? Then Take Medicine', 'You don't want 'him' to try to Suicide and kill you too, right? Then Take Medicine', 'If you don't let me worry about you Taking Medicine in the future, I will discretionarily give Good Point in your Life Observation Report, oh dear' ... cough, the Original Words are slightly Different, but the general idea is this kind of persuasion that clarifies the pros and cons.
With such a set of moves, even if he was repulsed by Medication that would bring Side Effect to himself, he also succumbed to the Great Demon King and silently Took Medicine.
During that Time, every Time he Saw Zhi Ming Fukuyama's Smilingly Curved Face, he felt like he was Seeing a big round-faced Fox with Smilingly Curved eyes!
It was Time to let others experience that Feeling too.
[The monthly ticket ranking is being violently ravaged by others QAQ, please give me a Leaf], I will add another Chapter in two days ⊙ω⊙
[End of this Chapter]
Chapter 857: Conan, This Troublemaker +2!
"Doctor Fukuyama?"
Haibara Ai was a little surprised.
Kisaki Eri joked again, "Hissashi, think about it. How about saying goodbye to that muddle-headed, unreliable, alcoholic, neglectful, lecherous, and sloppy Teacher of yours and becoming my Disciple Kuroki Jiro?"
Wakura Yuumi, standing aside, sweated upon hearing Kisaki Eri rattle off a string of Comments. He silently made the Default Assumption that women who are Lawyers are not to be provoked. "Young Master Ike's Teacher is?"
Kisaki Eri crossed her arms, her Tone leisurely, "It's my Husband who I separated from a long time ago."
"Oh! So it's the Famous Detective Mori..." Wakura Yuumi felt Kisaki Eri's Resentment explode, pausing for a Moment, "So it's Mr. Mouri. No wonder Young Master Ike called you Teacher's Wife Before."
Kisaki Eri was just about to Protest the Appellation to Chi Feichei when Chi Feichei was called over by Conan.
"Brother Chi!"
Conan was still squatting Under the Tree. He wrapped something in a Handkerchief and Got Up. Seeing Chi Feichei Come Over, he actively Stepped Forward and Handed Over To the Handkerchief to Chi Feichei. "I found this in the Grassland, but I'm not sure when it fell here."
Inside the Handkerchief was a dark and shiny Obsidian, fan-shaped and polished. There was a Circle of Protrusion on the Edge, and on the Behind was carved a Strange pattern that was indistinguishable.
Chi Feichei squatted down, Received the Handkerchief, took out an Evidence Bag, and put the Obsidian inside. He Observed it A Bit, then stuffed it into Conan's Pocket along with the Handkerchief. "Keep it for now. There are slight damages on the edges of the breaks on both sides. It should have been cut from something."
Conan Nodded. His speculation was also similar to Chi Feichei's. "When Inspector Megure arrives Tomorrow, I'll take the Things back to him for identification A Bit."
Chi Feichei: "..."
He still Thought Inspector Megure wouldn't be coming back.
...
Upon arriving at the Wakura Family's Villa, Tiantang Qinghua, Fukuura Reiji, and Iiai Takuto sat down on the Sofa in the Living Room.
A Friend of four years died before their Eyes, and died so tragically and Strangely. No Matter if there was Conflict Before, the Three People inevitably felt heavy Hearted.
As For Fukuura Reiji, he still had an unspeakable Fear in his Heart. He worried that he had offended a Deity and caused Shirafuji Yasumi's death, and also worried that he would be the next Person. Before returning, he had Granny A-Fu watch him delete all the Photographs from the Camera.
Until they Received the Black tea poured by the Old Maid Ayou, and the warmth was transmitted through the Cup to their palms, the Three People's Hearts felt a little Relaxation.
On one Wall in the Living Room, besides a Water Tank filled with thick Books, there were densely pasted Photographs. On the Display Shelf below the Photographs, there were also many Collectibles related to Mesoamerican Civilization, such as Jewelry, Sculptures, and Earthenware.
After Chi Feichei entered the Entrance, he stood in front of that Wall looking at the Photographs and Collection. Kisaki Eri, Doctor Agasa, and the five Children also Followed and looked.
"You all Come Over and have a Cup of Tea." Wakura Yuumi greeted them.
Kisaki Eri Go To the Sofa and sat down. She Received the Tea Handed Over To by the Maid and said Thank You.
Doctor Agasa also didn't insist on looking at the Photographs. After climbing the Mountain, crossing the Suspension Bridge, and running for a Day, he was Enough tired.
"Is this Teotihuacan City?" Ayumi pointed at a Photograph and Asked.
"Correct," Conan Observed the Photographs of Teotihuacan City. "Just as Brother Ike Said, the three Mountains Surrounding Area this Village correspond exactly to the Sun Pyramid, Moon Pyramid, and Feathered Serpent Temple."
"Is Young Master Ike also Interested in Teotihuacan City?" Wakura Yuumi saw that Chi Feichei was Interested and actively Introduced. "Those are the Photographs and Collection I've collected over the years regarding Mesoamerican Civilization. A Portion of them were personally Film in Teotihuacan City, and the Collection was also bought locally and brought back Afterwards."
Chi Feichei Turned Around and Go To the Sofa. "I Just don't Understand Why there would be this kind of Village related to Mesoamerican Civilization in Japan."
Wakura Yuumi's Eyes lit up, and he began to talk about his View with Chi Feichei and the others—
Civilization Backflow.
It's the Civilization that spread out, and After undergoing certain Transformations, it spread back again.
Wakura Yuumi even used China as an example. The Culture that spread from China to Japan, After some evolution, spread back again.
What he Said made some Principle, But Chi Feichei wasn't Interested and didn't respond.
He didn't want to Research any 'Civilization Backflow'. He Just wanted to Check what kind of amazing Things this Village had, how much Connection it had with Mesoamerican Civilization, and Whether or Not he could find ancient ruins, ancient Plants... worth Researching.
The Three Children, however, chatted very happily with Wakura Yuumi. Although most of the Things about Mesoamerican Civilization were heard from Chi Feichei and Conan, it didn't prevent them from Communication with Wakura Yuumi.
"Young Master Ike, there's another Statement. When the Strength of Day and Night Fusion, one can obtain incredibly powerful Strength. Have you heard of it?" As Wakura Yuumi Said this, he Reached Out and covered his Chest A Bit. His Face also looked a little Fatigue. Probably his Heart was uncomfortable.
"I haven't heard of it," Chi Feichei didn't want to talk much with this kind of Civilization Madman. He reminded him, "If you Think your Body is uncomfortable, go Rest first."
"Yes, Father, you Should Take Medicine now, right?" Wakura Misa Got Up. "You Take Medicine and Rest for a while. We will help you entertain the Guests."
"Okay," Wakura Yuumi Got Up with the help of his Daughter. With a Face full of apology, he Said, "I'm truly sorry, everyone. You've come all this way, but I can't entertain you properly."
"Not at all. Recently, Mr. Wakura Seemingly has been very busy. You still need to pay attention to your Body," Kisaki Eri Said Politely. "You should go Rest first."
After Wakura Misa helped Wakura Yuumi Go Out, Wakura Kotomi saw that Conan and Haibara Ai were still looking at the Collectibles and Smiled. "There are many, right? People from the Museum that Collects Mesoamerican Civilization have been here, and they all Said that Father's Collection is even richer than theirs!"
"Please excuse him. My Old Dad, he's Just fascinated by Mesoamerican Civilization. As soon as those Matters are mentioned, he doesn't even Care About his Own Body," Wakura Ryoji took out a Black Cigarette Case printed with Silver English Language. He took out a Black-bodied Cigarette, put it in his Mouth, and took out a Lighter, preparing to light it. "He also spent a lot of Money to buy those Things, and even bought most of the Land in the Village... Uh, What's Wrong with you?"
The five Children were Staring intently at the Cigarette Wakura Ryoji was lighting.
"Older Brother, the Cigarette you're smoking is the Same as Brother Ike's!" Genta pointed at the Cigarette in Wakura Ryoji's Hand. "I Thought very few People smoked this kind of Cigarette!"
Wakura Ryoji laughed heartily. Just as he was about to Say Something, the Cigarette in his Hand was Received by the Old Maid, extinguished, and Thrown into the Trash Can.
"Please don't do that, Young Master Ryoji," the Old Maid Said in a low Voice with a Face full of panic, advising him. "Master Said that smoking is absolutely forbidden in this House. Please don't make Master Angry again."
"Tch, he's not Here anyway..."
Wakura Ryoji frowned unhappily. He Turned Head and Asked Chi Feichei, "Whether or Not we should Go Out for a smoke..."
"Bang!"
"Ah!"
Suddenly, the Sound of breaking Glass came from the Outer Room, along with Wakura Misa's Scream. At the Same Time, all the Lights inside and outside the House went out.
A Group of People rushed Go Out.
Under the Moonlight, a burly Black Shadow draped in Feather was reflected in the Corridor. Using a Voice Changer, it turned into a Mechanical Voice and Said gloomily, "The Wakura Family has defiled my Shrine and are enemies of my Deity! I Curse your entire family to die a terrible death!"
This Strange Scene caused Wakura Misa, who was frozen at the Entrance of the House, and Kisaki Eri and Wakura Ryoji, who had rushed out, to turn pale in the Face.
After Saying that, the Black Shadow that was reflected over Spread its Wings like a Large Bird and flapped away.
Conan Directly flipped Go Out from the Corridor Window.
Running over to pretend to be a Ghost at this time, Even If he's not the Murderer, he Definitely knows Something!
"Conan!" Ayumi was just about to Follow, but was pulled back by Chi Feichei.
"Teacher's Wife, tell everyone not to run around," Chi Feichei quickly flipped out of the Window. "I'll Go Check."
This Problem of the Famous Detective rushing whenever he encounters a Clue Probably can't be changed.
In the Forest outside the Villa, the Black Shadow was rapidly Jumping and moving through the Trees. Conan chased closely.
Chi Feichei also used the momentum to climb On the Tree, quickly surpassed Conan, and chased towards the Black Shadow.
"Brother Ike, he went Downwards!" Conan shouted a reminder to Chi Feichei while running. "There!"
Chi Feichei also Saw the Black Shadow get off the Tree and intend to Dodge Behind Tree. He also Followed getting off the Tree and chased Stepping Forward. Seeing the Black Shadow flash past Behind Tree, he quickly Stop Walking.
In front of him was a Pitch Black Pit!
That Figure Actually wanted to lure them into the Pit! Fortunately, his Body coordination and Balance Ability were Good, so he wouldn't fall...
Chi Feichei, who was in front, Stop Walking. Conan, who was running up Behind, couldn't stop and Directly crashed into Chi Feichei, who had just stopped and hadn't stabilized his Figure yet.
After Conan crashed into Chi Feichei, he also couldn't stop himself and Followed falling into the Pit. Only then did he Discover...
He Seemingly knocked Chi Feichei Downwards again.
The Moment Chi Feichei fell Downwards, he also recalled that Before, when climbing the Mountain, a certain Elementary School Student Seemingly also knocked him off the Cliff Like That.
Just Like Last Time, the Timing was grasped so well, just hitting the Point where he lost Balance and was Easy to be knocked Downwards...
(ー_ー)
Conan, this Troublemaker, Indeed wanted to harm him!
An Idea flashed through his mind. Chi Feichei's Hand was also not idle. He Threw all the Small Plastic Medicine Bottles in his Pocket Downwards, Throwing them to different Locations Below. While listening to the Sound of the Medicine Bottles landing, he calculated in his mind. He didn't use the Grappling Hook Mechanism hidden in his Sleeve. He Reached Out and scooped up Conan, who was also falling Downwards.
Judging from the Sound of the Medicine Bottles landing in various Places, the closest Place in this Pit to the ground is Probably only three meters High. Afterwards, there is a Slope that continues Downwards. The deepest Place is Probably eight meters deep. However, because there is a Slope, As Long As you Control the part of the Body that lands, falling from a height of three meters and then rolling down, using the Skill of dissipating Strength, will not cause too much Damage. There is no need to use the Grappling Hook Mechanism, lest Conan Connects him with 'July' one Day.
He would rather suffer some Scratches than give Conan Clues.
However, there is still a Problem to Consider.
Judging from the Sound transmitted back from the landing Bottles, Sound was transmitted twice continuously and quickly from two Directions. The Bottles should have landed on some hard Things first, and then on the ground. It is Estimated that they hit Stones in the Hole.
One of them was Approximately five centimeters High, with an uncertain shape. The other was over ten centimeters High. Because it was Just a Medicine Bottle falling and hitting it A Bit, the shape also couldn't be determined.
If there were sharp Stone Blocks Below Like Branches, it would be fine if he fell first. Because of the Slope Buffer, that impact would not be Enough to cause him to be 'Impalement' by the Stone. Even If he landed on a sharp Stone, and Conan fell onto him or hit him again, with Conan's Body Weight, he wouldn't die.
But If it were Conan who landed on the sharp Stone, and was pressed or hit by him, with his Body Weight, the Probability of Conan being Impalement by the sharp Stone and dying is 100%...
Although he couldn't Confirm that the Stones Below were definitely sharp Enough to Impalement the Human Body, in such a Strange and Pitch Black Place where the Situation couldn't be seen clearly, he still had to Consider all Possible Dangers and calculate the Method that would result in the least Loss to deal with it.
So...
Chi Feichei scooped up Conan A Bit and protected Conan in his arms.
Even If Conan, this Troublemaker, harmed him twice, he still couldn't die. At least dying in an Accident would be a little too Pity.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 858 The Most Likely Answer
It only took a few seconds for the two of them to fall and roll to the bottom.
In the darkness, Conan sensed Hissashi release his hand and quickly sat up. "Brother Chi? Are you alright?"
"I'm fine." Chi Feichei sat up, assessing his condition. His back was sore from the landing, and he had scraped the back of his hand.
He was a little glad he was in the habit of wearing long pants and long sleeves, otherwise, more than just the back of his hand would have been scraped.
Conan tried his Watch Flashlight, and said helplessly, "My Watch is broken."
The two of them sat quietly in the Pit for a while. After their eyes adjusted to the dim light, they could vaguely make out their surroundings.
Chi Feichei got up and picked up the Small Plastic Medicine Bottle scattered around.
Above the Pit where they were, there were traces of excavation, but below the Slope was a natural Limestone Cave. In addition to the Stalactite hanging down from above, there were also many Stalagmite and Stone Pillar standing upright. The two Small Bottle that sounded wrong before had hit the Stalagmite and fallen to the Ground.
Conan helped Chi Feichei pick up the Small Medicine Bottle, and sat quietly waiting for Chi Feichei to bandage him.
He couldn't help but feel touched when he thought about how Chi Feichei had been protecting him with his body when they rolled down.
His Little Friend was a good person, a very good person.
And... Little Friend still carried such complete supplies.
Alcohol for disinfection, Disposable Bandage for bandaging, and when he was picking up the Small Medicine Bottle, he also saw a Small Bottle with a memo that read 'Anti-Inflammatory Medicine'.
However, there was one thing he wanted to confirm.
"Brother Chi, did you intentionally throw the Bottle down just now?" Conan actively helped tear off a piece of Medical Tape for Chi Feichei.
"Uh-huh." Chi Feichei took the Adhesive Tape and pressed the Bandage wrapped around his hand tightly.
Conan wasn't surprised to get Chi Feichei's affirmative Answer.
When he fell, he heard a lot of things falling and clattering to the Ground, and thought that Things in Chi Feichei's Pocket had accidentally fallen out, but when he helped pick up the Bottle just now, he found that the landing locations of those Bottle were very scattered, not like natural drops.
In Other Words, Chi Feichei intentionally threw the Small Plastic Bottle in his Pocket to different Places when he was falling, listening to the Sound of the Bottle landing to probe the Altitude of the Pit and the Situation below the Pit.
He once again sincerely envied someone's characteristic of being calm and quick-witted in the face of Matters.
After Chi Feichei finished treating the Injury on his hand and put away the Small Bottle, Conan stood up, walked to the steep Slope, looked upwards, and said, "It's a man-made Cave Entrance, reinforced with Cement, and this Slope was also built. It doesn't look like it's for people to enter and exit or to trap Prey. And this Village is surrounded by Mountains, and it's easy to suffer Disaster if it encounters heavy Rain. Then, this Cave Entrance should be built to guide Rainwater into the Water Sink of the natural Limestone Cave and serve as a backup Reservoir."
Chi Feichei's Judgment was similar to Conan's, and he reminded, "The Wind is blowing in from the Cave Entrance above, not from behind. The Passage is Sealed."
Conan turned around and walked deeper in. Sure enough, he was blocked by a Wall. He reached out and groped in the dim Light. "It's Cement..."
Chi Feichei also reached the Cement Wall, and placed his Palm on the Wall. When his Palm touched the cold Wall surface, a Guess suddenly popped up in his Heart.
"The Slope over there is too steep, it's hard to climb up, and the Road here is Sealed by Cement," Conan said with Regret as he retracted his Hand. "It seems that if we want to get out, we can only wait for everyone to find us."
"Conan..."
Chi Feichei's low voice sounded a bit gloomy in the Pit.
Conan felt a chill down his Back when he heard it, and looked up at Chi Feichei beside him in Doubt.
Due to the Light being too dim, he could only see a Black Shadow standing facing the Wall with his Hand on the Wall.
However, Chi Feichei didn't continue, retracted his Hand, turned around and walked towards the Slope of the Pit, took out a Multi-function Military Knife from his Pants Pocket, turned out the Screwdriver, Letter Opener, and Protractor, and used the Protractor to wedge between the Screwdriver and the Letter Opener, making a stable triangle. He gripped the handle tightly with his Right Hand. "Come Over."
Conan stepped forward, Realized Chi Feichei's Intention when he saw it, "You want to climb directly up? It would be easier for you to go up first and then find a Rope to come down and pull me up than to take me up with you now, right?"
Using the tips of the Screwdriver and Letter Opener to jam into the edge of the Slope or Pit, using the edge of the Protractor to increase friction, plus Chi Feichei's Physical Fitness and Burst, he should be able to climb up, but climbing with a Children in his arms would be much more Troublesome.
Chi Feichei didn't explain, held Conan up a little higher, so that Conan could See the Situation behind him, and stuffed a Small Plastic Bottle into Conan's Hand. "Open the Lid, protect it in your Hand, pay attention to See, and prepare to sprinkle it out at any time."
Conan lowered his Head and opened the Bottle. By the Moonlight, he could See the Red Chili Powder in the Bottle clearly. He was Stunned for a Moment before he Understood Chi Feichei's Intention.
Understood, Chi Feichei Means that if the Monster Ambush at the Cave Entrance after they go up later, he will immediately sprinkle the Chili Powder out when he Sees someone...
This should also be the Purpose of Chi Feichei carrying him up together—he was responsible for Staring at Chi Feichei's Back.
After Chi Feichei finished explaining, he didn't dawdle any more. He thrust the Multi-function Knife gripped in his Right Hand into the Cement Wall, and used the force to climb upwards.
Half a minute later, the two of them were out of the Pit.
Moonlight sprinkled Between Trees around them. The Surrounding Area was quiet, and there were no Suspicious Person.
Conan put the Lid back on the Chili Powder Bottle he was protecting in his Hand, handed it to Chi Feichei, and said Speechless, "Brother Chi, you are too nervous."
Chi Feichei put away the Bottle, and observed the Surrounding Area while putting Conan down.
More dangerous than Accidents and difficulties was the Human Heart.
If the Other Party was squatting outside, standing behind him when he just climbed to the Cave Entrance, whether using a Knife, a Stick, or other Weapon, they could injure him who was inconvenient to move.
Compared to that, climbing up with Conan in his arms was not difficult. Even if there was an Accident, he could react quickly and stab the Multi-function Knife into the Cave Wall, and he could always stabilize himself.
Comparing the two, a Fool would know how to choose.
Seeing that Chi Feichei didn't respond to him, Conan silently Teasing Little Friend with a Sentence 'Nerves too sensitive, late stage Paranoia' in his Heart, and also Looked at the Surrounding Area. "It seems that Fellow has Run Away, let's hurry back too."
Chi Feichei responded casually, Glanced at the Direction where the Monster left, retracted his Line of Sight, and led Conan towards the main Road. When they reached the main Road, he lowered his voice and said, "Go to investigate Tomorrow."
Conan was Stunned, and quickly asked anxiously, "Did you Discover any Key Clue?"
He and Chi Feichei had been together all the time. If Chi Feichei suddenly Discovered any Clue, it was very Possible that it was in the Pit just now. Moreover, in the Pit, Chi Feichei's abnormal Behavior of standing in front of the Cement Wall for a while, suddenly Speak Out Call him and not continuing to Say, made the Possibility of his Guess even greater.
Chi Feichei Should have Discovered something at that time, but suddenly stopped and didn't continue to Say, Decided to climb out of the Pit first, probably worried that the Monster was still squatting outside the Pit and would hear their conversation!
Was there a Problem with that Cement Wall?
Chi Feichei Looked Towards the Rear of the Village. "Mr. Wakura Said on the Road to the Villa that there is a large Reservoir behind the Village."
Conan Looked over in Doubt, his Mind racing.
Large Reservoir, underground natural Cave Reservoir, Cave Entrance Sealed by Cement...
"Could it be..." Conan's Face instantly became serious, sorting out his Clue. "If that Reservoir is connected to the Cave, and there is only a Gate Partition in the middle, as long as the Murderer Seals the Exits of the Cave everywhere, leaving only a Hole below the Sacrifice Tree, and finds the Timing to open the Switch of the Reservoir Gate, letting the Water in the Reservoir pour into the Cave, the Water in the Cave will increase rapidly, but there are not enough Vent to discharge Air, the Air pressure will become greater and greater, then, the Air rushing out of the Hole left behind is Sufficient to lift people into the Above in a Moment and Impalement into the Branch..."
In this way, the strange Sound that Yasumi Shirafuji heard before Death that resounded throughout the Village can also be explained. That Should be the Sound of Water pouring into the Cave and Air being squeezed out.
"But there are no similar Holes near the Sacrifice Tree, and just relying on the Airflow bursting out of the Hole, it Should be very difficult to blow people away and accurately Impalement them on that sharpened Branch, right?" Conan muttered while walking, touching his chin.
It was more like he was asking himself than asking Chi Feichei.
He also felt that this was the Answer closest to the Truth at Present, but there were still many Suspicious Point that needed to be clarified.
Chi Feichei was also thinking.
When he was Staring at the Corpse eating Bread, he had assessed in his Mind that with his current Strength, he could throw people into the High air and be Impalement to Death by Tree Branch, but it was difficult to Impalement people into Branch thick enough to hang a person.
Similarly, small Mechanism were also difficult to do this.
A small catapult Machine might be able to throw people up, but at most it could make people hit the Branch and cause Bone fractures and Death, and it was impossible to Impalement people into the Branch.
Then, the Murderer must have a large Mechanism with strong thrust, but that Mechanism was hidden Sufficiently.
Based on this Point, being in a large underground Cave, touching a Cement Wall that Sealed the Cave Entrance and was completed no more than a month ago, and thinking of the Reservoir and the Sound that Yasumi Shirafuji heard before Death that resounded throughout the entire Village, he Realized this Method.
Using the Cave under the entire Village as a Mechanism, this Mechanism was indeed large enough, and Air was also the most hidden Weapon.
However, the two Points Conan Said did need to be Considered.
"Screech, screech, screech—!"
A high-pitched and sharp cry sounded again, breaking the silence on the Road in the Night.
Conan was startled, and suddenly Turn Head Look Towards a Sacrifice Tree they passed by.
This kind of Sound appearing...
Was the Murderer starting to Murder again?
The Sound passed quickly, and there was no Abnormality on the Sacrifice Tree behind them, and naturally no Corpse hanging on it.
"Could it be that this Sound has nothing to do with the Case? Or Rather, not all Sacrifice Tree have that Mechanism nearby?" Conan Said, Speed Up Pace, and ran towards the Place where the Sacrifice Tree that Impalement Yasumi Shirafuji was located. "There seem to be more than one Sacrifice Tree in this Village, but the one most Likely to become the Crime Scene is the Tree that Impalement Yasumi Shirafuji. Brother Chi, let's Go To Check!"
Chi Feichei followed.
By the Time he Go To, Conan was already looking up at the Branch of the Sacrifice Tree, but there was no Corpse hanging on this Sacrifice Tree either.
Yasumi Shirafuji's Corpse had already been taken away by the Police. Now the Branch was empty, and the dried Blood Stain at the tip appeared Black in the Moonlight.
The Night Breeze blew the yellow Caution Tape near the Sacrifice Tree, and also bent the waist of the Wild Grass in front of the Tree, revealing a piece of Land that had been infiltrated by Blood and also appeared Black in the Moonlight.
Conan stood for a while. He didn't know if it was because the Environment was too gloomy, the Matters were too strange, or the temperature dropped tonight, which made him feel a little Cold. He Turn Head Look Towards Chi Feichei who followed. "There is no Corpse."
Chi Feichei stood on the Roadside, lit a Cigarette, and Looked Towards the Beam of Light of the Flashlight shaking at the End of the Road and A Group of People running over. "Doctor Agasa and the others have found us."
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 859 Granny A-Fu: Is This Ever Going to End?
Chi Feichei and Conan had been gone for so long without any News. Doctor Agasa and Kisaki Eri, unable to resist the Children's pestering and also worried, decided to call on the Wakura Family and form teams to search separately.
Not long after they set out, everyone heard that strange Cry. Worried that someone might have been harmed, especially Chi Feichei and Conan who had followed the weirdo into the Forest, they gradually rushed towards the Sacrifice Tree where Miss Shirafuji had been Impalement before.
A Group of People gathered in front of the Sacrifice Tree where someone had died. Conan had just briefly explained about them falling into the Pit when a human Scream came from afar again.
This time, the Deceased was Wakura Yoichi.
Fukuura Reiji, Iiai Takuto, and Wakura Ryoji teamed up to Find People. When they reached below a Sacrifice Tree, Blood just happened to drip on their heads. Looking up, they Saw Wakura Yoichi's Corpse Impalement.
Fukuura Reiji was so frightened that he completely broke down. He collapsed on the ground on the spot, then got up using both his hands and feet, repeatedly shouting "I want to go back," and ran towards the direction of the Suspension Bridge.
Iiai Takuto was worried and chased after him.
So when Chi Feichei and A Group of People arrived, only Wakura Ryoji stood Aside with a Pale face, recounting the Events of discovering the Corpse.
Wakura Yoichi's Corpse was hung on the Tree by branches. His Spine was also broken backwards, and the entire Corpse was in a '<' shape, with his waist bent backwards and his hands and feet almost touching.
Conan looked up at the Corpse, "It's a bit different from Miss Shirafuji. Mr. Wakura Yoichi's Head has a sunken Injury, as if it was hit by a blunt object."
Injured like this, with so many bones broken all over his body, If Not for personally witnessing the before and after Events of Miss Shirafuji being 'Impalement', If Not for the fact that a human Spine is very difficult to be broken like this by Manpower, he would almost suspect that this Deceased was beaten to death by countless people while alive.
Chi Feichei, wearing Gloves, picked up the Paper that had fallen Beside the Tree, opened it and glanced at it, then handed some to Conan who had come closer so he could see clearly, "Called out by the Murderer."
A Sentence was written on the Paper: 'Do you want to know the Method to exclusively possess the Wakura Family's Property? I have a Plan. If you want to know, wait at the Second Offering Site tonight.'
Wakura Yoichi Should have been called out and Murdered by the Murderer in this way.
Conan looked at the Paper Strip and Suddenly noticed something flashing under the Corpse. He quickly Say, "Brother Chi, there!"
Chi Feichei picked up that Things from the Grassland.
A fan-shaped Obsidian Fragment.
Conan took out the Obsidian Fragment that Chi Feichei had put into the Evidence Bag and stuffed into his Pocket before, and put it together with the one in Chi Feichei's hand. The gaps fit perfectly together, forming a semicircle, "It's the Obsidian Mirror!"
The semicircle formed by the Fragments, one side has a Circle of Protrusion with Engraved Pattern on the edge, while the middle is smooth. The dark and shiny Plane can faintly reflect the faces of the two people, and the other side is a strange Engraved Pattern.
Kisaki Eri stood Aside, bent down and looked at the Pattern on the back, "Is this a Drum?"
"It's also Like That a Shield." Haibara Ai leaned in on the other side, observing the Pattern, "It's still not clear what kind of Lines it is, but the Murderer seems to be planning to put a Fragment after killing one person. Maybe it's hinting at everyone's Motive. If all the Fragments are collected, we might be able to know Why the Murderer Murdered people, but in that case, there will be more than one Deceased."
"At least there will be two more Deceased." Conan Say in a heavy Tone, Looked at Chi Feichei, and felt a little more Relaxation in his Heart.
But If verifying Chi Feichei's guess is Correct, then it can be Reduced to the scope of 'people who can get the Gate Switch Controller'. There Should Not be many people in the entire Village who can get that kind of Things.
Kisaki Eri Once Seeing the Children also crowding under the Corpse, straightened up and Say, "Hissashi, take the Children Aside to wait first. Police Officer Tushi Should be here soon. When he arrives, let him use the Radio to Contact the Police at the Foot of the Mountain and explain the Situation to Inspector Megure."
Chi Feichei turned around and grabbed Genta, Ayumi, and Mitsuhiko who were running towards them, and took the five Children to Go To Aside.
Tushi Yicheng arrived quickly, followed by a large Group of Villager holding Torches.
Wakura Kotomi and Wakura Misa, the sisters, also arrived. After Seeing the Corpse, they were both stunned for a moment, their faces Pale, and then they hugged each other and cried.
"Who is it?" After Wakura Kotomi cried, she Turn Head and scanned the surrounding Villager holding Torches. Her tearful eyes were full of Red blood vessels, "Who exactly did it!"
"It's the Great Bird God!" Granny A-Fu walked out from the Crowd. Under the Firelight, her face full of Wrinkle looked gloomy, "That Fellow broke our peaceful Life for more than three hundred years. It was the Great Bird God who seized him and made him a Sacrifice!"
"Correct, this is the Great Bird God's Retribution!"
The Surrounding Area Villager loudly echoed, and there were also Older Old Woman who put their hands together and tremblingly begged for forgiveness.
"Saw it? This is the Great Bird God's Retribution," Granny A-Fu pointed her Walking Stick in the Direction of the Village Entrance, "Outsiders, If you don't want to die, get out of the Village right now!"
Chi Feichei glanced sideways, Calm Face, Stare.
Granny A-Fu: "..."
What kind of Reaction is this Young Man's? Really... it's making this Old Person feel uneasy.
Other Villager did not notice the two's eye contact. Holding Torches, they approached the Wakura Family and also approached Chi Feichei, Kisaki Eri, and These People.
"Get out!"
"Get out of our Village right now!"
Chi Feichei silently Step Forward, stood in front of Kisaki Eri, Tiantang Qinghua, Doctor Agasa, and the five Children, Still Looked at Granny A-Fu, Calm Face, Stare.
He can fight and Run Away, but he can't protect others from Injury. Then, if a fight breaks out, he will first 'capture the ringleader first', hammer their Priest...
Granny A-Fu: "..."
Why is he Still Staring at him with this kind of emotionless Gaze... Is he done yet?
"Nonsense!" Wakura Ryoji, who had been Standing with a Pale face, Burst out and roared at A Group of approaching Villager, "What Great Bird God? My Boss was definitely Murdered by someone among you!"
The Villager were frightened by Wakura Ryoji's Sudden Burst and quieted down for a moment.
"Grandmother!"
A Young Villager ran from the Direction of the Village Entrance Suspension Bridge and shouted loudly, "It's terrible! The Suspension Bridge... the Suspension Bridge leading out of the Village has been broken!"
The Villager started making noise again.
"What? Doesn't this mean we can't leave the Village?"
"Hey, did you people from the Wakura Family break the Suspension Bridge?"
"Wrong," Granny A-Fu Suddenly Speak Out, "It was the Great Bird God who broke the Suspension Bridge! The Great Bird God, in order to make the Wakura Family's Fellows as Sacrifice, will definitely not let them leave here."
Seeing other Villager become panicked, Tushi Yicheng Step Forward and Say, "Everyone, please calm down! The Serial Killer will definitely be caught by the Police. Just in case, everyone, please do not Act Alone tonight..."
"Don't you believe in the Great Bird God?" Granny A-Fu Staring at Tushi Yicheng intently.
"Uh..." Tushi Yicheng sweated.
"If the Great Bird God's Rage is not appeased, not only the Wakura Family's Fellows, but even the Villager will suffer," Granny A-Fu Reach Out and grabbed Tushi Yicheng's Wrist, "I'm going to the Mozu Flying Shrine to Prayer tonight. If you are the guardian of the Village, you Should Go Together with us!"
Tushi Yicheng's Face turned a little pale. He pulled out his Hand, "No, I still have Work..."
"You will suffer Retribution Like That!" Granny A-Fu Say angrily.
Tushi Yicheng stammered and insisted, "B-But..."
"Never Mind!" Granny A-Fu Turn Around, "If something Accident happens to you, I won't care about you... Everyone, Go Together with me to the Shrine to Prayer!"
A Group of Villager followed with a whoosh, holding Torches and Go To the Shrine.
Tushi Yicheng breathed a sigh of Relaxation and wiped the cold sweat from his Head.
"Police Officer Tushi," Kisaki Eri Sigh in her Heart that it was not Easy for this Police Officer to be stationed here, "Although I don't want to Troublesome you again, but... is the Suspension Bridge really broken?"
"It Should be," Tushi Yicheng Say, "The Villager who Discovery it has no need to Lie about this kind of Matter."
"We still have two Companions who Run Away because they were Scared by Mr. Wakura Yoichi's Corpse," Kisaki Eri Say helplessly, "Now it's still not clear Whether they have left the Village, and Before Hissashi and Conan also fell into the Pit. If they still have no News, the Villager may not be willing to Help Find People..."
Tushi Yicheng Understood and comforted, "If they still have no News Tomorrow, I will Help persuade the Villager to Find Together. But now it's still uncertain Whether they have left or returned, and... it's also uncertain Whether they broke the Suspension Bridge, so you should Go Home to Rest first and talk about it Tomorrow morning."
Kisaki Eri Nod, "It seems that this is the only Method for now. By the Way, have you Contact the Police Officer at the Foot of the Mountain?"
"No," Tushi Yicheng's Face looked a little ugly, "To be honest, there is no Mobile Signal here. Before I came, I Discovery that the only Telephone Relay Equipment in the Village was broken, and my Walkie-Talkie is also the Same. I will try to repair it, but I won't be able to Contact my Colleague at the Mountain Precinct tonight."
"How could this be," Wakura Misa wiped the Tears from the corners of her eyes, "Before, a weirdo wearing Feather suddenly Run Away to my Home and Say Curse that our whole Family would die a horrible death. My Father's Heart Disease relapsed, and it was only with great difficulty that it stabilized, but the Situation is still not very good. If the Suspension Bridge is Destructive, and the Doctor can't Come Over, he will be very Danger..."
"Such Things happened Before?"
Tushi Yicheng asked in surprise about the Events, and there was no other Method. He could only Say that he would Go Home to repair the Wireless Intercom, urged A Group of People to Go Home quickly and not Act Alone, and then bid farewell and left.
The Wakura three siblings also had no Idea. They could only reluctantly and uncomfortably Looked at Wakura Yoichi's Corpse On the Tree, and took Chi Feichei and A Group of People to Go Home first.
After running around all Day, Conan had no Strength to Run Away again. He Decided to Go Home first to sort out the Clue. The Key is that he was Hungry.
Except for eating Breakfast at the Campsite in the morning, he had not eaten Things all Day.
In the morning, he entered Fifteen Night Village. Originally, he Should have Go To the Wakura Family to eat Lunch, but Miss Shirafuji died, and he was in no Mood to eat Lunch at all. It was not Easy to wait until Inspector Megure took the Corpse away and they arrived at the Wakura Family. Before Dinner was even ready, that weirdo appeared. He chased out and fell into the Pit with Chi Feichei. When they climbed up, before they even returned to the Wakura Family, Wakura Yoichi died...
If this continues, if the Culprit is not found, he will starve to death.
Kisaki Eri, Tiantang Qinghua, Haibara Ai, Genta, Ayumi, and Mitsuhiko were also not much better off. Dinner had been prepared Before, but Chi Feichei and Conan had not returned, and they were not in the Mood to eat Dinner and came out to Find People.
Those in a better State were Probably the Wakura three siblings who had eaten Lunch, and Chi Feichei who had eaten Bread at noon.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 860 So Painful Realization
Back at the Wakura Family Residence, the Old Maid quickly set a table full of lavish Dishes.
Chi Feichei and Conan had fallen into a Pitfall and were covered in Dust. However, neither of them planned to Bath and change Clothes first. Others also advised them to deal with this Dinner first, otherwise, by the time the two of them Bathed and changed Clothes, Dinner would probably be around Midnight.
When it actually came time to eat, the Wakura siblings had no Appetite. They whispered about how to tell their Old Dad about their Boss's Death, and as they talked, they began to sigh.
Tiantang Qinghua thought of her four Friends entering the Village, and now only she was left. No matter how much Resentment she had felt before, she still felt a little melancholy and sighed as well.
Genta slowly ate a mouthful of Dish and also sighed, "I felt like I was starving when we came back, and I was thinking that I must eat three big Bowls of Rice when I got back, but now I have no Appetite at all..."
"You're too Hungry," Chi Feichei said, eating slowly.
Being with Conan, especially when there was a Suspected Incident happening, or an Incident had already happened, one must remember not to mistreat their Belly. Eat when you can.
This was the Experience he had summarized.
It wasn't the first time the Junior Detective League and others had encountered This Situation. Such a painful Realization, why don't they learn a Teach a Lesson?
"Maybe they are too tired," Haibara Ai said, looking listless.
She also had no Appetite, eating slowly just to survive.
Today they climbed the Mountain, went down the Mountain, entered the Village, ran in the Village, ran into the Woods, and had no time to Rest. They didn't feel it when they were running around outside before, but now that they suddenly relaxed, they were so tired that she felt a little dazed.
The five Children didn't eat much. They went to the Rooms arranged by the Wakura Family, casually Washed Up in the Bathroom in the Room, then went out to say Good night, closed the Door, and went to sleep, not even going to the Rock Hot Spring that Wakura Misa had mentioned.
Doctor Agasa was even less in the Mood to fuss. After watching the Children sleep, he also returned to his Room.
Kisaki Eri was just about to close the Room Door when she noticed Chi Feichei holding a Yukata and preparing to Go Downstairs. She was a little surprised, "Hassashi, are you planning to go to the Rock Hot Spring?"
Tiantang Qinghua, who heard the Movement, opened the Room Door and Looked at Chi Feichei's Back of hand wrapped in Bandage, "Is your Hand okay?"
"It's okay," Chi Feichei said in a Neutral Tone, "It's just a scratch on the Skin, not enough to make taking a Bath a Problem."
"Can you go alone?" Kisaki Eri was worried, "This time the Murderer's Modus Operandi is very Strange, and acting Alone is Unsafe. If you want to go, you can ask Mr. Ryouji to go with you."
"Never Mind, I Guess he's not in the Mood to go," Chi Feichei said, Going Downstairs, "And I'm not used to Bathing with people I'm not familiar with."
Tiantang Qinghua hesitated for a moment, but still didn't say 'I'll Keep Company you'.
During Dinner, she heard Wakura Misa say that it was an open-air Bath, between the Cliffs behind the Villa. Although the Separate Baths were separated by Rocks, it seemed a little Weird for a lone man and woman to go to the Outside Bath together to Bath.
Kisaki Eri Watched Leave Chi Feichei Go Downstairs, Turned Head and said to Tiantang Qinghua, "You should also Rest. If your Friends don't come back Tomorrow, look for them again."
Tiantang Qinghua Nodded. Thinking of the Weirdness of this Village, the two consecutive Murder Cases, and her Companions who were dead or missing, she felt a chill in her Heart.
Kisaki Eri saw that Tiantang Qinghua was in a Depressed Mood and comforted her softly, "I'm Next Door to you. If you can't sleep at Night, you can come to me. My Daughter is only a few years younger than you, so don't Feel Distant."
"Thank You," Tiantang Qinghua thanked sincerely, sending Kisaki Eri a stack of Nice Guy Card in her Heart.
Kisaki Eri saw that Tiantang Qinghua was still Pay Attention To the Stairwell Entrance and laughed, "You don't need to Worry about Hassashi either. He has good Skill and can Handle Troublesome situations. By the Way, were you and him Classmates from Elementary School?"
"Yes, but we didn't have much Intersection," Tiantang Qinghua paused, "We are not People of the Same World either."
"Huh?" Kisaki Eri was surprised and Doubtful.
Probably Because after getting familiar, she felt that Chi Feichei was a very easy person to Get Along with. It was hard to imagine that one day someone else would say such words full of Distance like 'People of the Same World', and that person was still Chi Feichei's former Classmate.
This kind of Comment sounded more like it was said by someone who was not familiar with Chi Feichei at all...
"Then please Rest early, Good night."
Tiantang Qinghua said Good night to Kisaki Eri, Turned Around and closed the Room Door, then let out a long breath, closed her Eyes and recalled the Acquaintance she knew.
There were those who bullied her, those who ridiculed her, those who became Friends with her for Money and planned to drain her dry and abandon her after learning the Truth, those who were cheerful and lively and likable like Children, and those who were rational and shrewd but willing to release Goodwill like Kisaki Eri, but Chi Feichei was different from all those People.
She knew Why Kisaki Eri was surprised Just Now, but Kisaki Eri would not Understand her Feeling.
As Classmates for nine years, she and Chi Feichei didn't have much Intersection, but the Impression was deep, yet she didn't have much Knowledge.
She first knew of such a person in Middle School, from the Girl who took the lead in bullying her.
The Girl who showed Arrogance in front of her, when talking about Chi Feichei with her little followers, her Eyes were shining, but she was also timid and didn't even have the Courage to Contact him.
In those years, she had heard too many Rumors about Chi Feichei - Arrogant, aloof, unsociable, and showing no Mercy to Girls.
She had also seen Chi Feichei, and the deepest Impressions were only twice.
Once, the little follower of that Girl called her to Class A Corridor, and she saw that Girl who took the lead in bullying her looking from afar at the Boy sitting in the Classroom.
She Looked over, and the Boy sitting Between Seats was tall and straight, with a Cold Face, just focusing on reading the Book in his Hand, not noticing them in the distance at all.
When others jeered and urged her to provoke Chi Feichei, wanting to see her Joke, that Girl didn't push her out with a smile for the first time, but glared at those People fiercely, with not only Anger in her Eyes, but also some indescribable solemnity, as if worried about annoying Chi Feichei.
At that time, she made a Judgment - that should be a very terrifying person, not to be provoked.
The second time she saw him was when those Girls jokingly cut her School Uniform, and when she ran past the Corridor in a sorry state, she happened to be seen by Chi Feichei who was passing by.
Chi Feichei's Eyes with different Pupil Color were very easy to recognize. The other party Seemingly Looked at her twice, but she only dared to Speed Up Pace and run past quickly.
It was not Until This Time of Contact that she roughly Understood the Feeling of those Classmates.
Chi Feichei did not order her around, did not deliberately alienate her, did not bully or ridicule her. If you want to talk about Goodwill, there was also some. Yesterday, he Specially drove her for a drive and analyzed her Friends around her. She could feel the Goodwill, which was a very real Goodwill without flowery words. Therefore, even though Chi Feichei's words 'I won't be Friends with you' were a bit hurtful, after she figured it out, she only felt Gratitude towards Chi Feichei, and even thought Chi Feichei was really honest enough.
Moreover, when entering the Dining Room at Night, Chi Feichei noticed her entering the Door, and also Stationed at the Entrance for a moment, considerately helping her block the Door for a moment, and letting go after she entered the Door.
But no matter how considerate the Performance was, she still had a very strong Feel Distant.
Is this person honest? Seemingly honest, speaking so directly that it leaves people Speechless. But Getting Along with These People, whether it's Doctor Agasa and the Children, or Kisaki Eri, even if she couldn't describe the Personality of These People sharply, she had a general Concept and Feeling, but Chi Feichei was the only one who was different.
She couldn't Judge Chi Feichei's Preference, couldn't see Chi Feichei's Mood. Kisaki Eri said Chi Feichei was interested in Mesoamerican Civilization, but she didn't think there was any Difference from before.
And Chi Feichei was much more outstanding than Others she had Contact with. Being too outstanding would make people Feel Distant. The person was clearly Beside her, but it seemed like they were separated by a great distance.
Her Feeling towards Chi Feichei was very Complex, Gratitude, Admiration, Awe, but also difficult to approach, and completely unable to get close, and also a deep Unease about that kind of unpredictable Personality... Not People of the Same World, this was the most appropriate expression she could think of.
...
Far away on Sky Woman Mountain, thousands of miles away.
The Old Priestess, draped in a purple robe, placed Incense for the three Statues in the Shrine, Turned Head and Looked at the Night Outside the window, and sighed.
She had calculated again that the three major Dark Forces of 'Magic Person of Light', 'Child of Nature', and 'Crimson Witch' were about to gather at Rain God Mountain.
Alas, she didn't know if there were any reliable Witches in the Amagami Mountain Area who could take Defense In Advance, but she couldn't Care, she could only huddle up, not Go Out recently, and silently Prayer for the unlucky People over there.
...
Amagami Mountain Area.
Rear of the Wakura Family Villa, the Rock Bath was built between the Cliffs more than ten meters above the Ground.
The clear Moonlight sprinkled between the Rocks, sprinkled on the surface of the Hot Spring Water with rising Heat, and sprinkled on the Tree Branch swaying in the distance with the Night Breeze.
Chi Feichei closed his Eyes and leaned against the Rock separating the Separate Baths, his right Hand with the Bandage removed resting on the Edge of the Bath, a Lantern with Battery beside his Hand was not lit.
In the entire Bath, there was only the faint Sound of Water occasionally made by Hissashi's Tail touching the Water.
Hissashi felt that the Water temperature was still a bit High for him, and didn't dare to go into the Water, just playing with the Water by patting it with his Tail from time to time, occasionally Turning Head to Look at Chi Feichei who seemed to be asleep.
"Splash!"
Chi Feichei Suddenly stood up from the Water, casually picked up the Yukata placed Aside and Put On it, quickly Packing Up, Squatted down and took Things out of the Pocket of the Clothes he had taken off.
Multi-function Military Knife, Hemostatic Bandage, Wound Medicine, Grappling Hook, Black Plate, Small Glow Stick...
Hissashi watched Chi Feichei hide Things one by one under his Yukata, and immediately became much more energetic, "Master, where are we going?"
"Looking for Birdman."
Chi Feichei put away the Things, ignored the Clothes on the Ground, Stepped Forward to pick up Hissashi, and walked towards Downstairs from the Bath, all the way back to the Pitfall where he and Conan had fallen, his Footstep still did not stop, and he walked towards Behind Tree where that Monster had left before, his Left Hand Fingers bent, and hooked a Silk Thread inside the Yukata Sleeve.
A Small Glow Stick that looked like a Child's toy slipped out of his Sleeve, fell into Chi Feichei's Hand, and was folded by two Fingers, gradually lighting up with a faint blue Fluorescence.
Hissashi poked his Head out of the Yukata Collar, flicked his Snake Tongue, and carefully distinguished it, "There is a familiar Scent, I can't remember who it is..."
Chi Feichei Squatted down and put Hissashi on the Ground, "Hissashi, Whether or Not you want to have a competition?"
"Me and Master?" Hissashi became interested. During the Daytime, Chi Feichei and A Group of People ran around everywhere, but it had been Nesting under Chi Feichei's Clothes for a long time, and now it was full of energy, "Compete in what?"
"Tracking," Chi Feichei said, Looking at the Trace on the Ground, "Tracking the Movement Trajectory of that Monster."
The Glow Stick in his Hand was not much brighter than the Moonlight, but it was enough to illuminate the Grass behind the Tree. A Grass Leaf on the side of the Tree was pressed down and folded into a shallow arc-shaped Fold Mark.
This was a Trace left by running forward with the body's center of gravity leaning forward.
It Indicates that after the other party lured them into the Pitfall at that time, they did not stop at all, and hurriedly ran away from here.
Hissashi flicked his Snake Tongue and turned around in the Original Place, then darted into the Jungle, "Master, then I'll go first, I'll wait for you at the Monster's place!"
Finally, it was time for its Performance again!
It wanted to let Master know that it could not only be a Living Eavesdropping Device and a Living Detection Device, but also Tracking!
"Pay Attention To Safety, if you get lost, meet up at the Rock Bath."
Chi Feichei instructed, Get Up and walked towards the depths of the Forest.
When climbing out of the Pitfall, he had thought about Tracking that Monster along the Trace, but because Conan was present, he didn't want to expose too much Ability, so he gave up.
In the City, Crowds are dense, and it is difficult for Cement Ground and Asphalt Road to leave obvious Trace, but in the Jungle, people who don't know how to conceal their Movement Trace are Easy to Tracking.
As a Hunter, one has to try every means to Tracking the Goal even in the City, let alone in this kind of Place where it is Easy to leave Trace, it would be a Pity not to Track it.
As Long As they have taken Action, that person cannot escape!
(End of Chapter)