Daily Spy Life in the Detective Conan World

Chapter 985 The Flames of the Villa

Without prior investigation, hearing Shiraki Renki's account would also be frightening.

Especially since this instrument is a product from three hundred years ago.

So, three hundred years have passed, why hasn't it broken yet?

While inwardly complaining, Xia Chuan solemnly reassured her, "Don't worry, Miss Renxi. Now that I, Kogoro Mouri, am here, I can absolutely protect your safety."

"There are no supernatural or ghostly events in this world. These things were either accidents or caused by someone haunting the place."

"Is someone haunting us?"

Shira Renki muttered a few words softly, becoming even more frightened.

She unconsciously leaned into Xia Chuan's arms: "Mr. Mori, you must protect my safety. After it's done, I'll reward you handsomely."

If it were Kogoro Mouri, in this somewhat ambiguous atmosphere where no one else was around, he suspected that the other person would say, "I also have a deep connection with you."

Unfortunately, Xia Chuan is not that kind of person.

Xia Chuan coughed twice and gently pushed the other person away: "I, Kogoro Mouri, wager my reputation as a famous detective. With me here, there will be no surprises."

Shira Renki's eyes shone with light. She already felt that Kogoro Mouri was the apple of her eye, and now that he said it, he was full of boyfriend charm!

Could it be that this woman has too many older men in her family, which is why her sexual orientation is a bit mature?

Kogoro Mouri is 37 years old, and Renki Shitara is 27 years old. Although there is only a 10-year age difference, Ran is already 17 years old, right?
Overall, I can be considered a junior.

Mr. Mori, Mr. Mori, how will you thank me later to make up for the rip-off I suffered?

Unfortunately, Kogoro Mouri didn't know this. If he had, he would have definitely dug a hole and buried Natsukawa alive.

That damn guy not only stole my identity, but also my luck with women.

"Ok?"

The orange-red light reflected on the room walls, distorting and changing irregularly.

Xia Chuan was suddenly stunned, then realized what was happening and looked out the window.

Flames were seen rising from the direction of the third villa.

?

How did it catch fire?

The birthday concert hasn't even started yet, has it?

Besides, that wasn't Shitara Choichiro's villa, it was Shitara Genzaburo's!
Shira Renki obviously realized what was happening too, and she dropped her violin and rushed out.

Xia Chuan calmly lit a cigarette and followed him out.

As I was leaving, I saw the housekeeper rushing over.

They probably wanted his help to put out the fire.

Kogoro Mouri would definitely agree to something like this.

Xia Chuan coughed twice, his words already prepared, but unexpectedly, Jin Qu Hongsheng ran right past him.

You could vaguely hear her muttering: "The sudden fire must be someone trying to distract us so they can steal the Stradivarius violin."

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Xia Chuan was speechless.

Judging from the direction, the fire should be in Genzaburo Shitara's room. The butler, the third master, didn't care about that; he was more concerned about the violin.

Could she be the culprit behind it all?
Because the investigation was rushed, Xia Chuan did not conduct a thorough investigation of the butler.

Based on the current situation, there is a high probability that the other party has problems.
The raging flames were quickly extinguished by the rest of the Shitara family.

"Where is Genzaburo?"

The master, Tōichirō Shō, leaning on his cane, asked anxiously.

Xia Chuan twitched his nose, walked into the charred room, and found a blackened corpse on the bed that was almost fused with the Simmons mattress.

If I'm not mistaken, he is Genzaburo Shitara. Natsukawa said sadly, "He's dead. It looks like we have to call the police."

"It seems we can't contact the outside world." Yuga Kyosuke said with a grave expression, "I dialed the fire department immediately, but there was no dial tone."

Xia Chuan gave Yuga Kyosuke a meaningful look.

Haha, there's a 99% chance he cut the phone line.

It looks like Haga Kyosuke will be making quite a few moves today.

Xia Chuan carefully inspected the charred room.

The place smells like a crematorium; besides the smell of burnt corpses, there's a mix of all sorts of other pungent odors.

He quickly discovered the fire.

That's the table in the room.

The table had almost turned black and gray, and its shape could barely be discerned.

This shouldn't be the case normally, because the wardrobe and bed frame in the room still have their original shape.

This only proves that this is the point of origin of the fire.

And it was fueled by gasoline.

"Judging from the situation at the scene, it is undoubtedly arson."

"Could it be..." Shira Renki gripped Natsukawa's arm tightly, her eyes filled with timidity as she said, "Did someone break into our house? It happened last year and the year before, didn't it?"

The Shiraku family was considered to have a relatively harmonious relationship among prominent families, and Shiraku Renki never imagined that the murderer was among her relatives.

“There’s a possibility.” Xia Chuan didn’t explain.

"This is all retribution! Retribution has come; we're all doomed, dead."

"Shut up!"

As soon as Shitara Ayane, who is also Shitara Renki's grandmother and Shitara Choichiro's wife, began to speak, Shitara Choichiro stopped her from speaking.

"Jinqu, why aren't you taking her back?"

"I see."

After a moment of silence, Choichiro Shitara spoke thoughtfully: "Gensaburo must have offended someone outside, which is why he brought his sins home. Now that he's dead, we'll inform the police about what happens next tomorrow, and the birthday concert will continue tonight."

Anyone would be furious if a relative passed away on their birthday for three consecutive years.

This is exactly the situation for Choichiro Shitara now.

He has no intention of giving up on his birthday concert; on the contrary, he intends to hold it on time. If that person dares to make a move, he will definitely teach them a lesson!
Back in the practice room, Shirakawa grabbed Natsukawa's hand again. "Mr. Mori, you have to protect me. I have a bad feeling. Before, things always happened after concerts, but this time it's different. I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing."

It's certainly a good thing that the person who died wasn't her; but that doesn't mean she's safe. At least, her sixth sense tells her she's not safe yet.
Xia Chuan readily agreed.

He now has some suspicion that the other party is selling their body in order to get Kogoro Mouri to work for them.

If it were the real Kogoro Mouri, he would definitely fall for it.

Unfortunately, he encountered himself, which can be considered as helping Mr. Mori overcome his tribulation.

Using an excuse, Xia Chuan finally escaped from the practice room.

Miss Renki is willing to pay any price for her life, which Natsukawa says he can't bear.

"Mr. Mori, where are you going?"

Just as Xia Chuan reached the stairs, the butler's voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Butler Tsukumo, I wanted to go up and have a chat with Mr. Haga Kyosuke. I heard he has perfect pitch."

Jinqu Hongsheng nodded slightly, "If you're looking for Young Master Yuhe, that's fine, as long as you're not thinking of stealing the Stradivarius violin from the storeroom."

It was a very impolite remark, but the butler just had to say it.

She pushed up her glasses expressionlessly, showing no sign that her words were impolite.

(End of this chapter)