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Name: Xia Yu (Ghoststone, Kitahara Xia Yu)

【Age: 25】

【Level: 25】

【Characteristics: Levitation, Unknown Space】

[Skills: Hypnosis, Song of the End, Strange Light, Lick, Protect, Poison Strike]

[Communication Evolution: 100/100]

"It looks like the communication energy has been collected. I can evolve into Gengar anytime, anywhere."

"However, now is not the time to evolve into Gengar. We will evolve it after we have resolved this incident and returned to Beika Town."

"I want to see Gengar's heroic figure when the time comes," Kitahara Natsuyu thought to himself.

During this time, he worked hard to absorb fresh souls and finally reached level 25.

Level 25 is the level at which Gastly evolves into Haunter. After evolving into Haunter, it can undergo trade evolution and then evolve into Gengar.

However, there are no Poké Balls in this world, and no way to evolve through trading.

So it becomes about collecting communication energy, and once the energy bar is full, it can evolve into the powerful Gengar.

Once it evolves into Gengar, it will probably be completely invincible.

And after evolving into Gastly, he felt his life energy increase several times over, almost overflowing from his body.

If he were to evolve into Gengar, he felt that living for a thousand years would be a piece of cake.

After all, in the world of Pokémon, there are Gastly that have lived for thousands of years, so it would be easy for Gengar to live for thousands of years as well.

This feeling is just amazing, especially since this is the world of Conan, it's so awesome.

“Brother Kitahara, it’s so warm around you.” Sonoko leaned closer to Kitahara Natsuyu.

Because of his powerful life energy, he was surrounded by a warm stove, making him particularly conspicuous in this icy and snowy environment.

However, Haunter is a Ghost-type Pokémon, so most people would feel it is eerie and cold.

But Kitahara Natsuyu is not only a Gastly, but also a human, which is why he's so warm.

Ran, standing nearby, echoed, "It really is! It's so warm next to you, Kitahara-nii-san. It feels like a giant heater."

喂喂
Is this the time to say these things? We're dealing with a case right now.

Conan couldn't help but mentally complain.

But
Sonoko and Ran were right, it really is warm to be around Kitahara Natsuhiro, it feels like being in a heated room.

Is this guy really that strong? He can still generate so much heat even after most of the day, he's in great shape!

I wish I had such a great body.

It's all the fault of those guys in the Black Organization; they made my body so weak and sickly.

No, I need to start exercising quickly and get back to a healthy body.

Conan decided that once he returned to Beika Town, he would start training hard and he wouldn't slack off even if it was windy or rainy.

After all, having a good physique is a basic skill for a detective; otherwise, there would be no way to track down the murderer.

Upon hearing this, Kitahara Natsuyu said, "Perhaps it's because I'm too healthy."

"People used to say that healthy people are like a big heater, and everyone around them can feel it."

"This is roughly what I look like now, so you guys need to train more, especially you, Conan."

Upon hearing this, Conan scratched the back of his head and laughed sheepishly.

I know, I know, you don't need to remind me.

Just then, the people nearby, after a moment of shock, also came to their senses and looked at the corpse on the ground with complicated expressions.

They never expected that Toshiya Hamano would die in this place, and right under their noses.

And there were no other footprints around besides theirs. Was it suicide or...?
This question has been on everyone's mind for a long time.

"This is not suicide, it's homicide!" Doi Takaki stood up and looked at everyone with a serious expression.

Upon hearing this, Mr. Araki Yoshinori, who was in the villa, immediately retorted, "Murder? How could that be!"

"Hamano Toshiya died in the snow, and there were no other footprints around except ours. How could it be murder?"

Because it had just snowed, the area was completely white, and there were no other footprints besides theirs.

So it doesn't look like a homicide.

Since it wasn't murder, then it must have been suicide.

But why did Hamano Toshiya commit suicide here? This puzzled them greatly.

They came all this way to the party, and then they tried to commit suicide? Isn't that just asking for trouble?
Just find a place to commit suicide, and no one will stop you.

It's baffling that he committed suicide here.

That's right!

This was definitely a homicide, not suicide. This guy was killed by someone.

Conan stared at the corpse on the ground, his expression serious.

He noticed something amiss on the body, which is how he realized the man had been murdered.

However, he did not know what method the murderer used to move the person from the room to the middle of the snow.

“That’s right,” Tanaka Keiku said. “There are no other footprints here besides ours, so how could it be murder?”

"Unless it was done by someone other than us, after all, we have no grudge against each other, it's impossible for them to kill Hamano Toshiya, we've never met before."

Although they had chatted in the chat group for a long time, this was their first time meeting in person, and they were complete strangers.

Moreover, there was no conflict between them, so there was absolutely no need to kill each other.

After hearing Tanaka Megumi's words, everyone nodded subconsciously, because they also felt that what Tanaka Megumi said made a lot of sense.

But
“However, apart from this villa, the nearest villa is seven kilometers away, which is quite far. Moreover, it’s snowing heavily. Would anyone really come here to kill Mr. Hamano Toshiya?” Araki Yoshino asked.

This villa is his property, so he knows exactly which villas are located here.

The nearest villa is quite far from here, and with the snow, it's not easy to make a trip back and forth.

“That’s exactly what I mean,” Naoko Kuroda said. “No one would choose to kill someone under these circumstances!”

"I think it was probably Toshiya Hamano who committed suicide."

There's no way around it; all the intelligence is pointing in one direction: suicide.

Just then, Kitahara Natsuhiro raised his hand and said, "Actually, this was a homicide, and the murderer is Ms. Tanaka Megumi."

He didn't have time to continue playing the game here; he just wanted to go back as soon as possible and see his Gengar in all its glory.

Therefore, he needs to solve this case immediately and find the murderer.

"What?!!"

After hearing Kitahara Natsuhiro's words, everyone turned their attention to Tanaka Megumi.

Even Tanaka Megumi herself looked incredulous, even angry.

It must be said that Tanaka Megumi's acting skills are quite good, and her performance is very convincing.

"How could Ms. Tanaka be the murderer?" Ran asked, equally incredulous. Sonoko, standing nearby, felt the same way.

They met Tanaka Megumi when they arrived at the villa, and they had a pleasant conversation.

Therefore, the two of them subconsciously believed that Tanaka Megumi could not be the murderer.

This is only natural; after all, people would think this way when faced with such a situation, and it's understandable that Ran and Sonoko would react this way.

Kitahara Natsuyu smiled and said, "Some things cannot be judged by appearances, and the same goes for some people."

"Ms. Tanaka Keiko, may I take the arrow out of your boot?"

"In addition, there are also holes in the forest not far away where arrows have been shot in. We'll find out once we go over there."

"And I know your technique now. Do you need me to repeat it for you?"

Upon hearing this, Tanaka Keiji's smile gradually faded, and finally she revealed a carefree smile as she bent down and pulled out several arrows from her boot.

She had placed these arrows in her boots with the intention of killing Hamano Toshiya through some means, and then pinning the blame on Hamano Toshiya or someone else.

Anyway, the Japanese police are all useless; they couldn't possibly know she was the murderer.

However, to her surprise, her method of committing the crime was exposed by a physical education teacher.

Are PE teachers this meticulous now? Have they started learning to be detectives?

Damn it!
What the hell are you talking about?!
Upon seeing the arrow, everyone instinctively took a step back, their faces showing disbelief.

"When did you realize that I was the murderer?" Tanaka Keiku asked, dropping the arrow and crossing her arms.

Now that she has admitted it, she won't do anything dangerous anymore.

Because the PE teacher in front of her kept staring at her, and the Doi Takaki and Conan were also staring at her.

If she acts recklessly, she will likely be subdued immediately.

"I accidentally saw the scene of your crime, so I knew you were the murderer."

"And when I saw you meet with Mr. Hamano Toshiya, I noticed something was off. I thought you were just old friends who had fallen out, but I never expected you to actually kill someone," Kitahara Natsuhiro said, spreading his hands.

In fact, he knows everything.

But this matter has nothing to do with him. He wouldn't meddle in other people's business. If someone dies, they die. It has nothing to do with him.

Moreover, Hamano Toshiya's death was also related to himself. Who told him to be a keyboard warrior online, especially after someone's death, making sarcastic remarks? As a result, someone's granddaughter came to his door and gave him a real beating.

This time, the reality has already resulted in the deaths of two people.

Besides Toshiya Hamano, another person named Tsutomu Nishiyama also died.

The murderer was also Tanaka Megumi.

Upon hearing Kitahara Natsuhiro's words, Doi Takaki raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself, "I think Kitahara Natsuhiro knew all along that someone would die!"

"But he didn't want to get involved, so he didn't expose it."

"Unfortunately, he had already told me the signs of this matter, but I couldn't see anything wrong with it. It seems that I am still a bit of a failure as a detective."

"But that's normal, my main job isn't being a detective, it's being a thief!"

Furthermore, he had no complaints about Kitahara Natsuhiro.

He's dead, so he's dead. It wasn't him who did it, nor was it Kitahara Natsuhiro. Why blame Kitahara Natsuhiro?

Isn't this causing trouble for yourself?

He's not some saintly hypocrite.

"Hmph!" Tanaka Keiku snorted coldly, glanced at the people around her, then at the corpse of Hamano Toshiya on the ground, a hint of hatred flashing in her eyes: "The reason I killed Hamano Toshiya and Nishiyama Tsutomu was to avenge my grandfather!"

Naoko Kuroda: "To avenge your grandfather?"

"You also killed Nishiyama Mu?" Araki Yoshizawa asked.

They never imagined there was such a hidden story, and that Tanaka Megumi had killed not just one person, but two.

But is it really okay for you to just admit that you killed two people?

In that case, the charges might be even more serious.

While the death penalty is unlikely, life imprisonment is still an option.

Japan has abolished the death penalty for various reasons, but euthanasia is still an option for serious offenses, and life imprisonment is still a possibility.

Therefore, unless the crime is particularly heinous or unforgivable, the death penalty is virtually impossible; the vast majority of cases result in life imprisonment or sentences of twenty to thirty years.

"My maternal grandfather's name was Harui Futen, and he was a magician."

"Your maternal grandfather is Chunjing Fengzhuan?" Everyone looked surprised.

After all, Harui Futen was a well-known magician in Japan, but he has already retired and is now enjoying his retirement life.

Why is this person being dragged into this?

“That’s right.” Tanaka Keiku continued to explain, “My grandfather has been using my identity to chat in the chat group, and that’s how you guys started talking about the escape show.”

"As a result, my grandfather wanted to make a comeback, perform this escape show, and then tell you his real identity in the chat group to show off to you."

“But my grandfather failed. If it were just a failure, I wouldn’t blame you, and I certainly wouldn’t kill anyone.”

“But you,” Tanaka Keiku said with a ferocious expression, “you actually spoke coldly and mocked me after my grandfather’s death.”

“I couldn’t stand it anymore, so I killed Nishiyama Tsutomu first, and then Hamano Toshiya. They both deserved to die.”

In summary, this incident involved a keyboard warrior being confronted offline, and the confrontation was successful.

Upon hearing Tanaka Megumi's explanation, everyone fell silent, unsure of what to say for a moment.

But they all knew they couldn't keep spouting nonsense in the chat group anymore.

If they encounter someone who truly lives up to their expectations offline, then they're doomed.

The internet is truly terrifying.

“Alright, now that the culprit and motive have been solved, Mr. Doi Takaki, it’s time for you to show your true colors.” A sly glint flashed in Kitahara Natsuhiro’s eyes.

"Hmph hmph hahaha."

Doi Takaki suddenly laughed, followed by a cloud of smoke.

His body was enveloped in smoke, then a gust of cold wind blew it away, revealing the figure inside.

A guy in a white tuxedo stood in front of them, looking quite flamboyant.

"Phantom Thief"

"base!"

"My Prince Charming!"

"You despicable thief, I'm going to catch you this time!" Conan lunged at Kaito Kid.

then
Kaito Kid used the hang glider to fly directly into the air.

"Goodbye, little detective. We should meet again at the Suzuki family's 60th anniversary celebration!"

After saying that, Phantom Thief Kid ran away.

"Hmph! What a pretentious bastard!"

(End of this chapter)