Conan: Above all force, there is truth!

In a motorcycle shop near the Tokyo TV Tower, Longye and Xiaolan carefully selected motorcycles.

Not long ago, Longye casually took a motorcycle driving test.

Although he doesn't usually need any means of transportation because of his wings.

But at certain times, having a means of transportation can indeed be quite convenient.

For example, if he wanted to go out with Xiaolan, neither taking a taxi nor the subway would be as good as having his own car.

Due to his age, Longye had to settle for second best and choose a motorcycle first.

"Longye, what do you think of this one?"

Before Longye could reply, the saleswoman next to him immediately rubbed her hands together and said with a smile, "This beautiful lady has excellent taste! This Harley is the best quality in our store! Your boyfriend is so lucky to have a girlfriend like you!"

Upon hearing this, Xiaolan glanced at Longye shyly.

Longye glanced at the nameplate on the salesperson's chest, which read four large characters: Sales Manager.

Upon seeing these words, Longye subconsciously gasped.

Goodness, no wonder he's so eloquent! Turns out he's the... oh no, the sales manager!

Thinking of this, Longye looked down at the motorcycle carefully and nodded.

Xiaolan has a great eye; this Harley is definitely one of the best motorcycles in the store.

Of course, the price is also a factor.

Just as Longye was about to pay, his cell phone rang.

Upon seeing the words "Inspector Megure" on his phone screen, Tatsuno frowned slightly.

Since he was also a "suspect" last time, Inspector Megure and Officer Takagi exchanged phone numbers with Tatsuno for convenience.

Although he left his phone number, Inspector Megure would generally not contact him easily.

If there really was a case he couldn't solve, he would definitely contact Kogoro Mouri first.

Could it be... that I've become a suspect again?

"Hello, Inspector Megure, this is Tatsuno... Okay, I understand. Ran and I will be there in a bit."

Ran frowned in confusion after hearing that the person who was on the phone with Tatsuno was Inspector Megure.

After Ryūno hung up the phone, Rin quickly asked, "What's wrong, Ryūno? Is something wrong, Inspector Megure?"

"Inspector Megure said that a kidnapper shot himself in the detective agency; he had kidnapped a woman before he committed suicide..."

Upon hearing this, Xiaolan's eyes widened in confusion.

Kidnappers? Law firm? Suicide by shooting? The kidnapped woman?

She recognizes these words individually. But when they're put together and form a sentence...

Longye noticed the confusion in Xiaolan's eyes and turned to the salesperson, saying, "I'll buy this car. Could you please fill up the tank for me? We're in a hurry..."

……

twenty minutes later

Ryūno and Ran arrived at the Mori Detective Agency building amidst the roar of a Harley.

Upon entering, besides Kogoro Mouri and Conan, Tatsuno was surprised to find Tooru Amuro, the blond-haired boy.

When did this guy sneak in?

Isn't he supposed to start working at the coffee shop in a while?

After greeting everyone, Inspector Megure explained the situation to Tatsuno and the other man, and introduced the woman who had been tied up—Keiko Kagetsuka—to them.

Kei Kenzuka came to the agency to ask Kogoro Mouri for help in finding a locker, where she was greeted by a man who claimed to be Kogoro's assistant.

While she was drinking tea, the man used a stun gun to knock her unconscious.

When she woke up again, she found herself bound with duct tape and trapped in the toilet.

To prevent her from escaping, the kidnappers even took off her shoes and shoelaces.

Shortly after, Kogoro Mouri and his two companions returned to the office. Fearing that his imprisonment of the woman would be discovered, the kidnapper shot himself in the mouth.

At this moment, the woman named Kei Kenzuka sat on the sofa, tears streaming down her face as she trembled with fear.

"He kept pressing me to tell him which locker the key I had belonged to. He threatened to kill me if I didn't tell him!"

Seeing this, Longye gave a polite smile.

To avoid being discovered by Uncle Mori and his two companions when they returned to the office, the kidnapper committed suicide by shooting himself.

You're kidding me!

Thinking of this, Tatsuno glanced at Conan and Amuro Tooru.

After hearing the woman's testimony, both Conan and Amuro Tooru had a look of suspicion in their eyes.

Clearly, the two men did not believe the woman's claims at all.

On the contrary, Uncle Mori, when he saw the beautiful lady shed tears, thoughtfully handed her a handkerchief.

His brows revealed his eagerness.

A moment later, Officer Takagi walked into the office.

"According to the forensic report, almost no trace of flammation residue was detected on Ms. Kenzuka's clothes and skin."

Chapter 286 You want to use the restroom? Sorry, I don't!

The test report confirmed Inspector Megure's suspicions.

He nodded, stood up, and said to Officer Takagi, "So, the man did indeed commit suicide. Ms. Kenzuka's testimony is also without any problems."

"Next, we need to find the locker and figure out the man's purpose as soon as possible!"

"Yes, sir!" Officer Takagi replied.

After giving his instructions, Inspector Megure turned his attention back to Ms. Kenzuka and inquired carefully about the origin of the key in her hand.

Ms. Kenzuka stated that the key was a keepsake from her brother, who tragically passed away in an accident a few days prior.

As she spoke, she showed everyone her phone wallpaper.

The screensaver wallpaper is a photo of her and her brother.

Upon seeing the wallpaper, Xiaolan tugged at Longye's sleeve and opened her mouth, but ultimately chose not to speak.

Although Ms. Kenzuka said this was her brother, Ran had a hunch that this man might not be her brother...

After looking at Ms. Kenzuka's phone wallpaper, Inspector Megure suddenly pinched his chin and said, "Speaking of which, the wallet and change in the deceased's pocket are a bit strange. The coins in his pocket added up to nearly five thousand yen."

"What? Five thousand yen?!" Kogoro Mouri was slightly taken aback.

Although five thousand yuan is not much, if it is converted into coins, it can be exchanged for a small pile of coins, which is not light.

Generally speaking, normal people don't carry that much loose change with them.

"Excuse me, Inspector, could you please let us see all the items the deceased was carrying? I think Mr. Mori would like to see them too, wouldn't you?" Upon hearing that the deceased was carrying so many coins, Amuro Tooru immediately looked at Inspector Megure and asked.

“That doesn’t matter, but… wait, what did you call Mori just now? Teacher?” Inspector Megure’s eyes widened.

It was only then that Inspector Megure noticed the young man with blond hair.

At first, he assumed the man was a customer who had come to Kogoro Mouri to make a request, so he didn't ask any further questions.

But now, he's actually calling Mori "teacher"?!

Kogoro Mouri looked at Inspector Megure and Ran in front of him and scratched his head sheepishly.

Before Kogoro Mouri could speak, Tooru Amuro spoke first, explaining, "Excuse me, I forgot to introduce myself. I am a student of Mr. Mouri, and I am currently learning about 'detective' from him."

"Your apprentice?" Inspector Megure glanced sideways at Kogoro Mouri.

"Haha, to be honest, Amuro has now become my top disciple~" Kogoro Mouri chuckled.

"Sigh, why do new detectives keep appearing around you..."

……

Shortly after, Inspector Megure concluded his questioning.

Since the victim committed suicide by shooting himself, we can ask Ms. Kenzuka about the rest tomorrow.

After giving Ms. Kenzuka some instructions, Inspector Megure prepared to leave.

Just then, Amuro Tooru spoke up: "Ms. Kenzuka, it's getting late. How about I give you a ride? My car is parked in the parking lot next door."

"This prisoner might have other accomplices, and someone might ambush you on your way home."

Hearing Amuro Tooru say that, Ms. Kenzuka couldn't refuse and said, "I'm sorry, then I'll trouble you."

Seeing this, Kogoro Mouri and Conan immediately offered to escort Ms. Kagetsuka home together.

After leaving the office, Kogoro Mouri glanced at Conan on the ground and frowned, saying, "It's so late, you should go back to sleep. The car can only hold five people at most, and the few of us are enough."

Conan: "?"

Just as Conan was about to use his charm and tantrums, Ryūno waved his hand and chuckled, "It's alright, Uncle. Ran and I came by motorcycle. The four of you can ride in the car."

Upon hearing this, Kogoro Mouri glanced at the cool black Harley not far away, his face full of surprise.

"What?! Kid, this motorcycle is yours?"

Even someone unfamiliar with motorcycles could tell that this motorcycle must be quite expensive.

"Yeah, this is what Longye and I just bought today~" Xiaolan said with a smile as she put on the helmet.

Upon hearing his daughter's answer, Kogoro Mouri blinked and paused slightly in surprise.

Although he had always thought that Longye seemed to have some money, now it seems...

He truly is my son-in-law!

Xiaolan's judgment was definitely right!

Anyway, they've had a good relationship since they were little. Not only does the daughter like this guy, but the guy also seems to treat the daughter well.

Now that I think about it, isn't this guy the perfect son-in-law?

With a son-in-law like this, will I ever have to worry about not being able to drink good wine in the future?!