Stay away from Conan.

"Since you managed to get here using only the name 'Twilight Villa,' you must have learned some information about this place while searching for it, right?"

It seemed that everything was a setup by the other party. After hearing this from the person on the other end of the phone, most of the people present clearly shared this thought and felt a sense of unease.

After all, if one were to delve into the history of Twilight Villa, the information that could be found would be that the site of the tragedy had been deliberately hidden for a long time and could only be passed down by word of mouth!

Seeing the solemn expressions on everyone's faces, Gin looked at Vodka with a puzzled expression, as if he understood but not quite. After all, the matter of investigating the Twilight Mansion ultimately fell to Vodka, and Gin hadn't paid much attention to the past of the Twilight Mansion after hearing that it was just some rumors from more than half a century ago, so he didn't ask any questions.

Therefore, although Gin knew roughly what had happened here a long time ago, ultimately...

So much time has passed, is it still necessary to pay attention to this?
Moreover, after arriving at the scene in person, Gin had a vague feeling that something had probably happened, but...

So what?

If that person hadn't suddenly brought it up, Gin wouldn't have bothered to pursue the matter.

But now, according to that person, the events that happened at Twilight Villa seem to be related to the organization, or rather, to that person in the organization.

Therefore, at this moment, Gin finally became somewhat concerned and thought of finding out the specifics.

Seeing Gin's gaze, Vodka naturally understood Gin's meaning. He leaned forward, about to say something to Gin, when Gao Yuan on the other end of the phone paused briefly before continuing:
"Of course, even if you don't know, you should all notice the emblems and markings that can be seen everywhere in this villa when you are actually here. Those are the family crests of the original owners of this villa."

After saying this, everyone present looked around and naturally noticed a uniform emblem on some of the items and furniture displayed there.

That looks like a crow's symbol.

Upon hearing Gao Yuan mention the "family crest" on the other end of the phone, everyone present couldn't help but become somewhat solemn. After all, the family crest is a traditional Japanese family symbol system that originated in the late Heian period and has been passed down to the present day. A family that still possesses a family crest, coupled with such a huge annex building, undoubtedly demonstrates the family's prominence.

Having learned who this place once belonged to, many people present became solemn and speechless. In this atmosphere, Gao Yuan slowly continued:
"This is the family crest of Karasuma Renya, a wealthy man who is said to have died mysteriously half a century ago. Not only the various objects inside the villa, but also the doors, floors, handrails, and various items such as chess sets and playing cards are all specially made with this family crest. So there is no doubt that this villa belongs to Karasuma Renya."

As he spoke, Gao Yuan paused for a moment before getting to the point:

"Of course, that alone is nothing to worry about, but you are here, so you should all be able to feel the traces of the tragedy that once happened here, right?"
"And this is the trace left behind by a horrific tragedy that supposedly occurred in this house half a century ago, on a stormy night!"

The room was splattered with blood, and the faint, lingering smell of blood still lingered...

At this moment, without a doubt, no one present believed that such rumors were merely rumors; something must have happened here.

"It is said that a grand banquet called 'Karasuma Renya Memorial Service' was held in this annex to commemorate Karasuma Renya, who passed away at the age of ninety-nine. However, it was actually an auction, where various artworks collected by Karasuma Renya during his lifetime were offered for bidding by celebrities from all walks of life."

"As there are over 300 valuable items up for auction, the auction is expected to last for three days."

"Then, on the night of the following day, just as the auction was in full swing, two men, soaking wet, suddenly appeared in the hall. They had apparently gotten lost in the storm and, seeing light emanating from the villa, sought shelter. "The auction organizer was initially reluctant to let them in, but when they offered him a leaf as payment, his attitude changed drastically. He then rolled up the leaf and smoked it like a cigarette, finally allowing the two men inside. After that, once inside, they began urging others to try smoking the leaf, until the entire room was filled with smoke—"

"As a result, after that, the auction, which brought together so many social celebrities, began to get out of control!"

"This should be the extent of what you've gathered about this Twilight Villa, right?"

After Gao Yuan finished recounting the rumors about the events that had occurred at the Twilight Villa, everyone present became solemn. After all, most of the people who had managed to find this place had heard about this incident, and...

Hearing this from the mysterious man hiding behind his phone, they were also a little nervous.

After all, a tragedy occurred here half a century ago, when so many social elites gathered here, and now…

It is no exaggeration to say that almost everyone present fit this description.

It could be said that the large number of people gathered here today are somewhat similar to those in a tragedy that occurred years ago.

So, under these circumstances, how could one not have some doubts?

After all, the mysterious person behind this gathering of so many people hasn't shown up at all. Who knows what such a person is up to?

Therefore, at this point, it seems that some people have already begun to back down.

Ultimately, many people came here because of the organization, but now they know that the person who did all this wasn't from the organization. Even if that person might threaten them because they've implicated the organization, now...

It's clearly more dangerous to stay here.

Therefore, many people were observing their surroundings, as if they were looking for a suitable opportunity.

But just then, the voice on the phone rang again—

"Of course, I cannot verify this rumor. However, I am certain that when Karasuma Renya gathered so many social elites here back then, his purpose was not simply to hold an auction, but to find the treasure that his mother had hidden for him in this house!"

"And the value of this treasure was something that even Karasuma Renya at the time was something he was very concerned about!"

"and……

"I know where this treasure is!"

This sudden last sentence caused the expressions of everyone present to change slightly... (End of Chapter)