Conan's First Love is a Profiler

Chapter 109 A contest of skills
"For you who has always taken magic so seriously, wouldn't you feel regretful when you see Miss Mano being promoted?"

After hearing this, Ichikawa Chengqian blinked quickly a few times and replied softly, "Yes."

Obviously lacking in confidence.

"There is someone who is also at the meeting, with a heart full of regret just like you."

And this person is Mariko, whose full name is Ichikawa Mariko, and she is the mother of Ichikawa Naruasa.

When Yuta and Ikuma Shigeru heard the news, they were obviously surprised.

The two walked up to Ichikawa Chengqian and asked, "Why haven't I heard of it?"

"Cheng Qian is the child I gave birth to after I gave up magic."

As he spoke, Mariko smiled faintly, "But for some reason, this child has also become interested in magic."

"Ms. Kazuru, don't you know about this?" Qinghai Chuantang looked at Ichikawa Chengqian.

"She didn't know at first. But... by chance, she found out, and then she became very strict with me."

So, is all this related to what happened twenty years ago?

That day, until just before the performance, everyone practiced repeatedly.

In the lounge, Yuta, Ikuma Shigeru, and Mariko were having their final discussion.

At that time, Yuyi was still in the lounge, placed in a box.

After the discussion, Yuta and Ikuma Shigeru left the lounge.

When Mariko opened the alley and was about to take out the feather robe, she found that the feather robe disappeared in an instant.

"I was so overwhelmed that I couldn't perform in front of an audience. But..."

"Kahe, who rushed over after hearing the news, remained very calm and said she would act."

In the end, the feather robe was not used and the performance was completed improvised.

And it sounds like Shioshima Kazuru deliberately hid the feather robe in order to seize this opportunity.

"I felt like I was completely betrayed. So, I chose to give up magic." The corners of Mariko's mouth rose, as if mocking her once naive self.

If Yuyi hadn't disappeared, she would be the world's first female magician.

And how could I give up my beloved magic?

The murderer has not been found, and the case is still under investigation. The police need to question each person individually.

Taking this opportunity, Qinghai Chuantang found Jun Mano in the lounge.

"You seem to know that Miss Kazuru might have hidden the feather robe. Unlike the others, I don't detect any surprise from you."

"During the founding ceremony," Mano Jun looked up at her, "I overheard it by accident."

As she passed by, she saw Shioshima Kazuru seemed to be talking to someone.

"If I hadn't stolen the feather robe, someone like me wouldn't have been able to become a star, right?"

Because of the wall blocking the view, I couldn't see the other person's face.

After hearing that, Jun Mano was a little concerned, and then he found Shioshima Kazuru.

"I promised her not to tell anyone about this."

"So in exchange, you got what you wanted, the role of the goddess' daughter?"

Mano Jun stood up and turned his back to her.

"I just said that I wanted a role with more scenes in the next show. And at that time, I thought it was the show proposed by Mr. Ixiong."

If that’s the case, then why was the show finally changed to “Tenjo Haori”?

What kind of hidden story is behind this?
"Please come in."

Qinghai Chuantang and Conan walked in.

Through the glass behind Yi Xiongfan, you can clearly see the scene inside the stage, which is brightly lit.

"The feather dance just now was really wonderful!"

Conan smiled innocently: "The projection on the box shouldn't be Miss Kazuru, right? She should have escaped from the box at that time."

The pulling of feather robes that we appreciated at that time was actually just a performance by Ikuma Shigeru alone.

It's just a simple technique like thin lines.

Originally, when Yuta was exposed, Ikuma Shigeru thought it was nothing, after all, everyone knew that teleportation was impossible.

Now that he was exposed, he actually admired the other party's keen observation skills.

Is this really just an elementary school student?
He walked to the side, with his back facing the two of them.

"I'm really touched that you noticed me. Normally, the audience only notices Kazuru when he's on stage."

For some reason, his tone seemed to sound a little unhappy.

"Mr. Ikuma, I heard that you once planned a program other than Tenjo Yuori."

"Yes." Yi Xiongfan said calmly, "The preparations are almost done. It's a huge loss."

He clasped his hands together, very dissatisfied.

"What do you think was the reason why Ms. Kazuru finally decided to perform the Heavenly Maiden Haori?"

"Who knows?"

Yi Xiongfan snorted unhappily, "She said she wanted to do this, and there's nothing we can do. After all, she is the queen."

After finishing speaking, he looked at Qinghai Chuantang behind him and completed the rest of the words.

"No one can disobey."

Then, Qinghai Chuantang and Conan returned to the stage again.

So far, Conan has not found any clues.

It seemed that several of them looked a little suspicious, but they all proved that they could not be the murderer.

Moreover, how did the other party kill Shioshima Kazuru?
Qinghai Chuantang looked around and walked over to turn off the control light.

The stage instantly became as dark as it had been during the performance.

The box suddenly made a sound and a door opened.

Then, a young girl stumbled out from inside.

Xiaolan breathed a sigh of relief: "Finally it's opened."

"Have you been trapped in there before?"

Xiaolan shook her head. "I just accidentally entered it when I came to look for Conan, and then I couldn't get out."

As she spoke, Xiaolan suddenly noticed Conan standing beside her.

"Really? Next time you leave suddenly, at least tell me."

Xiaolan smiled helplessly and said, "Now, I won't stop you from doing anything."

"Eh?"

Conan blinked in confusion. Could it be that his true identity was exposed?

"When Shinichi was little, he also liked playing mystery games. That's why he became a famous high school detective when he grew up."

After saying that, Xiaolan smiled.

If Kudo Shinichi's parents were not people related to reasoning, their interest in the subject might have been killed in the cradle.

And interest is the best teacher for children.

I am not a parent, so why should I stifle my child's natural curiosity?

As long as he doesn't encounter any danger, it's enough.

"Sister Xiaolan."

After listening to the other party's explanation, Conan's heart couldn't help but tremble.

Qinghai Chuantang walked into the box, found the hidden mechanism, and pressed the button.

At this moment, mirror paper suddenly appeared on both sides.

It blends in with the curtain behind it, making it look like there is nothing there.

It is by taking advantage of this that Shioshima Kazuru was able to disappear from the box.

There was a dried bloody handprint on the mirror paper on one side, indicating that the person was stabbed here.

"The mystery has been solved."

Qinghai Chuantang finally smiled and looked at her.

"Xiaolan, thank you."

"Eh?"

Xiaolan blinked, not knowing what she had done.

All puzzles are nothing more than techniques using mechanisms and sleight of hand.

Including the feather robe that was stolen twenty years ago——

"Ms. Mariko said that after opening the lid, the feather robe disappeared. In other words, the lid was closed before that."

Just like the props that are prepared now.

Qinghai Chuantang walked over and lifted the white cloth covering it, revealing a corner of it.

I saw a corner of the feather robe stuck in the gap.

Mariko nodded and looked at him, then looked at her.

"Is it so important that the lid is closed?"

Qinghai Chuantang did not answer.

He just put down the white cloth, stretched out his hand and pulled it, and the feather robe disappeared along with the white cloth.

Xiaolan opened the box, but found nothing inside.

"Hagoromo wasn't actually in the box from the beginning, right?"

She naturally noticed such a simple trick.

This was also the method that made Yuyi disappear instantly twenty years ago.

At that time, Shioshima Kazuru was not in the lounge.

Therefore, the only people who could do this were Yuta and Ikuma Shigeru.

Mariko looked at the two of them.

"Wait, why are we doing this?"

Jun Mano looked at one of them and seemed to understand something.

"Everyone, please come over here."

Led by Qinghai Chuantang, the group came to the location of the transparent square box.

After the lights were turned off, Xiaolan's figure appeared in the transparent square box.

But Xiaolan herself was actually standing next to the transparent square box.

In fact, originally, Conan was intended to be a reference.

But unfortunately, his height is not as high as the console.

Qinghai Chuantang walked over and opened the curtain.

Explained: "This is to project the video on the computer onto this soundproof acrylic board at a 45-degree angle."

"The darkness here is a trick. It can make people think that she should be here."

"That is to say, I saw Yuta." Mano Jun looked at him, never expecting that his guess would come true.

"Mr. Hata. Can you let us see the computer you used during the official performance?"

Use recording and computers to create the illusion that you are in a transparent box.

Megure Jusan looked at the person behind him.

He ordered, "Takagi, go and search the back thoroughly."

"Yes!"

"You killed Jiahe?" Mariko looked at him, seemingly unable to understand. "Didn't you always support her?"

"That's right! I've always supported her! But she wants to use the magic that Mano came up with!"

At that time, if he had not hidden the feather robe, how could an unknown actor like Shioshima Kazuru become a "celestial being"?

If Mariko had played the role of the angel at that time, Shioshima Kazuru would never be able to surpass her in her entire life.

Because of this incident, Mariko gave up her dream.

But if it weren't for the magic that Mariko taught her, how could Shioshima Kazuru have achieved what she has today?

If it weren't for her, I wouldn't be here.

Therefore, Shioshima Kazuru decided to choose "Tenjo Haori" for the next performance.

She wanted to make it the most perfect performance, invite Mariko to watch it, and then apologize.

"Inspector Megure, we found the recording!"

Takagi ran in excitedly and pressed the play button.

"Mano, get ready!"

Yuta's voice came out clearly from inside, the evidence was conclusive and could not be denied.

Seeing that things had come to this, Yuta ran to the props prepared in front.

After stepping into the circle, he lifted up the entire piece of cloth, and from the outside, it looked like a bucket.

When the cloth fell, Yuta had disappeared from everyone's sight.

Qinghai Chuantang ran over and imitated Yuta, disappearing on the spot.

Before everyone could react, Yuta appeared behind Ichikawa Naraasa and held her hostage with a fruit knife.

"Nari Qian!"

"mom!"

Yuta took Ichikawa Chengqian a few steps back, "Don't come over!"

Just as he was about to retreat further, someone blocked his way.

He looked back and saw it was the Qinghai Begonia.

"If you use violence, you should be prepared."

Yuta pushed Ichikawa Chengasa away, waved the fruit knife in his hand, and stabbed Qinghai Chuantang.

“I’m so sorry.”

The left hand was below, blocking the opponent's attack; the right hand was above, cooperating with the left hand to flip the opponent's arm, and forcefully pushed the opponent back a few steps.

Taking advantage of the moment when the opponent has not yet reacted, he used flash and the power of Demacia, combined with a beautiful set of military boxing and bone-discharging techniques, and the opponent had no power to fight back.

"Didn't I tell you that I know how to dislocate bones?" Qinghai Chuantang said with a smile.

Yu Tai looked at the cold handcuffs on his hands and felt like he was running around in his heart.

When did you tell me?

"Mr. Policeman, I think it would be safer to call an ambulance for me first."

At this time, Yu Tai was in tears, he felt like he was about to fail!

"It's okay. I also know how to set bones. It's a one-stop service, so you don't have to worry about anything."

Don't make it sound like I'm dying!

Yu Tai just felt that not only his body was in pain, but his heart was also in pain.

After Qinghai Chuantang's fierce actions, the ambulance finally arrived.

"Ms. Kazuru is so strict with me. Could it be that you think that there is no room for development for people like me?"

"I think your mother must have been very strict with Miss Kazuru in the past. Right?"

Qinghai Chuantang looked at Juzi.

"From the beginning, I realized that Kahe was more talented than me. That's why I set strict requirements for her, hoping that she could make a truly brilliant debut." Mariko explained why she did this.

If there is no love, it is impossible to meet strict requirements.

"Miss Kahe had been stabbed at that time, right?"

After leaving the venue, Xiaolan was still a little confused, "But why did you end up on the podium?"

Magic is something that, until it is cracked, is always wonderful and exciting, like a magical existence.

"because."

Qing Hai Chuan Tang smiled and said: “As long as you appear in front of the audience, no matter what happens, the magic can’t stop.”

That's why Shioshima Kazuru persevered to the end.

After she walked out of the door and watched the two of them leave, she finally took out her cell phone and dialed a number.

"Doctor Cheng Shi, bring an ambulance! My hand is habitually dislocated again!"

There was silence for a long time.

Finally, he said, "You've called the wrong number. This is Winnie the Pooh."

Qinghai Chuantang was stunned, and quickly picked up his phone and looked down -

How come all the contacts in my address book have become the names of anime characters?

(End of this chapter)