Conan: I'm Not a Model Worker in the Winery

Chapter 323: Murderous Intentions Three Hundred Meters Away - Searching for Traces
Jinpei Matsuda and Conan shouted Sato Miwako's name loudly and rushed into the parking lot, and the former didn't even notice that his sunglasses fell off his head.

"Sato!"

Matsuda Jinpei, who came closer, saw Sato Miwako's situation clearly:
The left chest of the kimono was stained with blood, and a small hole was clearly visible.

New one... No, it should be Vermouth.

She had already called the emergency number when Jinpei Matsuda ran over, and let Miwako Sato lie on her knees, pressing one hand around the wound to minimize blood loss.

"Emergency Center? Someone was shot in the parking lot of Shuidu Building..."

When Conan followed closely behind Jinpei Matsuda, he was also completely shocked.

But, Matsuda Jinpei's mind suddenly cooled down, "Conan, call the Metropolitan Police Department."

"I'll be right there... Officer Matsuda, where are you going?!"

Conan had just taken out his cell phone to call the police when he saw Matsuda Jinpei quickly look up and glance around, then immediately find his car.

"Sato was shot, but we didn't hear any sound until we heard Doctor Shinde's shout... At this distance, it could only be a sniper rifle with a silencer installed."

Matsuda Jinpei started the car and spoke very quickly. Even when Conan's phone was still on hold, he had already finished his last sentence: "The only place that can be used to snipe at this place without any cover is the big black building about 300 meters away in a straight line!"

"Conan... Officer Sato is in my hands." Jinpei Matsuda didn't expect such a sudden thing to happen.

He knew that there was no point in him staying here, so he might as well seize the opportunity to find the murderer!
'Squeak—'

The friction sound between the wheels and the ground was extremely harsh, leaving long tire marks on the ground.

Watching the car disappear at the end of the road in the blink of an eye, Conan clenched his fists and turned his attention back to Officer Sato who had lost consciousness.

At this time, the call was connected: "Officer Megure! Officer Sato was accidentally shot in the parking lot next to the Water City Building... Doctor Shinde has helped to call the emergency number, and Officer Matsuda is now looking for traces of the murderer..."

Conan explained the situation succinctly in a few words. Inspector Megure on the other end of the phone heard the urgency of the situation and didn't waste any more words.

After hanging up the phone, Conan looked at the unconscious Officer Sato with a confused expression on his face - ambulance, come quickly!

"This place is not far from the Mihua Central Hospital, there is still a chance!"

Conan clenched his fists.

Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of 'Niide Tomoaki' who was applying pressure to Officer Sato's wound. He froze for a moment, and then a chill ran down his spine:
"Why is Dr. Shinde's look so cold?"

And in addition to indifference, there seems to be some hidden anger.

It is said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, and Conan also believes this; people with careful observation can judge a person's thoughts through his eyes.

Vermouth noticed a scrutinizing gaze, suppressed her anger at this guy who was disrupting her actions, and looked at Conan worriedly, "Conan, you are not scared, are you?"

"...Ah, it's okay." Conan's answer was a beat late.

"I'm sorry, I may not be able to take you back today... Can you help me call Xiaolan and let them know? I'm busy right now..."

Vermouth helped to apply pressure around the wound, her hands already covered in blood.

"Ah good……"

Conan just remembered that Xiaolan and Sonoko were still waiting for them in the Water City Building, so he made a quick phone call...

The shadows of dusk faced them, as if mocking the humbleness of life.

"Please be alright, Officer Sato!"

……

'Squeak—'

Jinpei Matsuda drove almost recklessly to the location where he judged the most likely murderer was. After getting out of the car, he ignored the curses of several car owners who were forced to stop by him and quickly ran into the building.

After taking the elevator to the top floor, he grabbed a clerk and asked for the stairwell to the rooftop.

When he arrived at the rooftop, it was empty.

Jinpei Matsuda looked towards the direction of the Water City Tower.

In the distant sky, half of the blood-red sunset was still visible.

"damn it!"

Jinpei Matsuda clenched his fist and slammed the iron door hard.

He himself didn't even notice that the iron door had been dented by him...

But then, Jinpei Matsuda immediately perked up and scanned every corner of the platform with sharp eyes.

"Shuidu Tower is in the southwest corner..."

Jinpei Matsuda looked down and immediately saw the location of the Water City Building and the parking lot exposed to his sight.

Although he couldn't see the specific situation over there, Jinpei Matsuda saw the ambulance and police car driving in.

Seeing this, Jinpei Matsuda felt relieved a little, but not completely.

Being shot in the chest, the chance of being rescued... is too slim.

"It took about three minutes to get here from there..." Jinpei Matsuda snorted.

It looks like the person should have run away a long time ago.

The straight-line distance from Shuidu Tower to here is not far, but the actual route is more than twice as long.

The sniper should be a cautious person, maybe even an "experienced person". Matsuda Jinpei searched but did not find any traces left by anyone.

but……

Jinpei Matsuda stroked the rusty railing with gloves on, his eyes slightly narrowed.

"Some of the rust here has been rubbed off." He bent down and observed the railing in a certain place. "There are traces of heavy objects pressing on it..."

Matsuda Jinpei suddenly took a step back, pretending to hold a rifle in his hand, and aimed at the parking lot next to the Water City Building.

"The angle is just right..."

This location is most likely the criminal’s sniper point!

Realizing this, Jinpei Matsuda immediately moved away and squatted on the ground to observe.

After more than a minute, he stood up with a frown.

At this moment, a series of footsteps came from behind, and a familiar voice:

"Brother Matsuda! I heard that you found traces of the criminal?"

Matsuda Jinpei's ears twitched and he turned his head. "Officer Megure?"

Just when he was wondering how the other party found him, he lowered his head slightly and saw Conan staring at him solemnly, and he suddenly understood.

Then he shook his head, "They are just some useless traces... but it is certain that the murderer who shot Miwako fired the gun here."

"No, brother Matsuda, this is already very useful." Inspector Megure looked at him solemnly, "We must bring the murderer this time to justice!"

Matsuda Jinpei was silent for a moment, then looked at Conan, "There are traces of guns on the railing over there. Let's ask someone from the forensics department to take a look. Maybe they can detect gun smoke reactions..."

"There are also shoe prints other than mine in front of the railing, but they look like rain boots or something like that."

(End of this chapter)