People are in Conan, but Ace Attorney

Chapter 977: A scene suitable for filming an episode of Conan.
Frankly speaking, if it weren't for discussing the defense attorney's request with the client...

Xiang Yuanguang had never been so popular before, and for a moment he felt a little uncomfortable, but the others who came with him had no worries at all.

Since they're here as guests, what's the point of having so many concerns?
"Anyway... I said, let's prepare a few guest rooms first, my friends and I will stay here for a few days."

Xiang Yuanguang spoke somewhat awkwardly to the old butler beside him.

Immediately, the old butler of the manor led his men into action. Watching their hurried manner, Xiang Yuanguang stroked his chin and pondered for a moment.

It seems that the real Xiang Yuanguang hasn't been back here for quite some time.

After many days, this was his first time back. Apart from that, he felt that something was very wrong with the situation here.

"A manor far from the city, where no heir has suddenly returned for a long time..."

Xiang Yuanguang stroked his chin, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt there was a problem.

This looks exactly like the setup for a Conan episode where a heinous murder is about to occur. Plus, Conan is here too. Does this mean Conan is going to film an episode here?
He turned his gaze to Conan, who was observing the situation inside the manor.

Then, Conan looked up at Xiang Yuanguang behind him with a somewhat blank expression and asked,
Why are you suddenly looking at me like that? Is something wrong?

"I suspect you might want to film an episode here."

Xiang Yuanguang said seriously.

Conan:?
What do you mean by "filming an episode here"? I'm a detective, not an actor.

Is this some kind of disguised way of saying I'm the Grim Reaper? Damn it, Haki Hikaru, you bastard…

Conan silently made a mental note of Xiang Yuanguang's name.

However, Xiang Yuanguang was completely unaware of this.

Asai Shigemi, who was standing next to him, asked in a low voice,
"If you were to try to regain your memories, where would you go next?"

"Your old room? Your parents' room? Or... your grandfather's room?"

For Xiang Yuanguang, this is not actually a choice.

It's a question of sequence—since we're here, we should go to each one of them.

Xiang Yuanguang snapped his fingers and said casually,

"Go to all of them, starting with my own room."

In any case, it's always a good idea to start with your own room.

Before the words were even finished, the old butler's voice came from inside the villa.

"Young Master Xiang Yuan, you may bring your friends to the hall now."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yuanguang snapped his fingers and immediately said,

"Okay, let's go there."

He is still not quite used to the environment here.

Especially considering that the manor here even employs servants to manage it.

He'd been here for so long, and the only person he'd ever met who worked as a servant was Mizuguchi Kana, whom he'd met back in Shikoku. He never imagined he'd have someone like that back in his hometown.

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The situation inside the villa was roughly as Conan had predicted.

After all, Sonoko Suzuki can be considered Conan's childhood friend, and he has visited the Suzuki family quite often. In comparison, Genji's hometown seems rather shabby.

However, that's only in comparison to a conglomerate of the Suzuki family's caliber.

For most people in Tokyo, the layout and scale of Mukamoto's old house were already quite excellent, impeccable, and even so large that it was necessary to hire servants to help manage it.

The old butler led the four people up the stairs to the second floor.

He led the way, while Xiang Yuanguang followed behind, his gaze constantly falling on the doors of the nearby rooms.

Although the doors to these rooms didn't seem to be dusty because they were regularly cleaned, you could still tell through the cracks in the doors that no one lived inside.

It's highly likely that this manor doesn't get many visitors under normal circumstances.

No wonder.

He put Yuan Guang's hands into his pockets.

The manor here actually originated from my grandfather, Xiang Yuanzhengtang. The real core is Xiang Yuanzhengtang, and most of the people who come here to visit are there because of him.

If his father, Xiang Yuandongmi, had inherited his grandfather's position and ambitions, things might have been better.

However, after Xiang Yuandongmi did a series of foolish things here, he went abroad directly, which also ruined the reputation of the Xiang Yuan family.

Given that there is no profit to be made, it is normal that no one will come to visit.

However, in Xiang Yuanguang's childhood memories, the manor here was actually much more lively.

However, Xiang Yuanguang himself knew why the manor was more lively when he was a child.

Because Xiang Yuanzhengtang was still alive at the time, and with the old man in the manor, the manor would never be deserted, no matter what. After all, Xiang Yuanzhengtang was a prominent figure of his time.

"Young Master Xiang Yuan, these are the guest rooms that have been cleaned."

The old butler led the five people to the front of several rooms.

The doors to these four rooms were clearly marked, so Conan and his companions could tell at a glance that these four rooms were reserved for them.

After distributing the keys to Conan and the other three, the old butler then led Hikaru Mugen forward alone.

Finally, he stopped outside a room with a door pattern that was noticeably more unique.

"Young master, do you have the room key with you?"

The old steward asked.

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yuanguang subconsciously reached for his keychain.

He picked up the keychain, and as if possessed, grabbed one of the keys he had never used before. Then, subconsciously, he put it into the lock of the door in front of him and turned it.

Accompanied by a click.

Xiang Yuanguang's bedroom door opened in response.

Pulling the key out of the bedroom door, Xiang Yuanguang looked at the key in his hand with a knowing look in his eyes.

He had noticed a long time ago that some of the keys on the keychain were strange.

The keys didn't match the locks of Xiangyuan Omnipotent Detective Agency. He considered investigating which locks the keys corresponded to, but then he was busy with a constant stream of cases.

Now, Xiang Yuanguang finally has some free time to check the situation.

However, he didn't need to investigate carefully; his body itself had already given the answer.

"It seems you still have the key to this place, young master."

The old butler said with some delight,

He bowed slightly.
"I will prepare lunch for you and your friends. Do you have any dietary restrictions?"

There was no answer; Xiang Yuanguang simply shook his head slightly.

Seeing this, the old butler understood and immediately stepped back, quickly disappearing from Xiang Yuanguang's sight.

Then, Xiang Yuanguang raised his head.

He finally had time to take a look at what his bedroom looked like.

(End of this chapter)