He's in Detective Conan, and he's the mastermind behind everything.

He felt a slightly cool and sticky sensation around him; it was his cotton pajamas soaked with sweat. Ying Sheng threw off the covers and headed to the bathroom. It was 4:54 a.m., just ten minutes after he had come back to life.

【Love: 0】

[Killing Intent: 18 (Ability 1: Berserk)]

[Remaining lifespan: 1 days]

These past few days may seem like a lot of futile work, but as long as his conjecture can be verified, nothing else matters.

The next test subject has already been contacted. For the next 24 hours, let's have a good meal.

After showering, Ying Sheng used the full-body dryer to gently blow away the moisture. Naked, she walked slowly along the rows of clothes racks, her fingertips lightly brushing against each garment, like white jade flowing over silk, feeling its delicate and smooth texture.

The last thing his fingers touched was a magnificent kimono with a black background and gold thread embroidery.

This kimono appears to have been a gift from a woman, and there seem to be other items with it.

But he couldn't remember who that person was.

In short, thank you, beautiful lady.

At 5:40 a.m., a black Bentley Arnage that had been waiting for a long time finally started its journey in the underground parking lot of the Ian Apartments. At 6:00 a.m., it drove into a quiet Japanese-style villa. After several turns, the car stopped outside the courtyard.

A man in a black suit, who had been standing quietly in the drizzle, bowed respectfully, walked over, and bent down to open the back door of the car.

clatter--

A pair of wooden clogs gently stepped onto the bluestone slab.

Above the ancient-style corridor beside the courtyard, behind the sparse sunlight and the curtain of rain, a middle-aged woman dressed in a plain-colored kimono knelt on a prayer mat, quietly watching the dreamlike figure walking towards her from the end of the road.

Finally, the dream came to her.

"Chiyoko, I need your help."

A bright color finally shone in those dreamlike, hazy eyes.

"Very well, all the Tokyo branches of the Sumiyoshi-kai under my control will be at your command."

"Thank you, Chiyoko, but what I need more is something else."

“I know…I know…all you need is love…”

Chiyoko's eyes were filled with sorrow. "Hotaru, I'm willing to do anything for you, even leave the Sumiyoshi-kai, even give up everything... But I don't know what I should do to gain your god's approval."

"That's not your fault, Chiyoko."

Hotaru gently stroked her cheek, his eyes filled with pity: "It's my fault. I never understood a simple truth before: love is mutual. Chiyoko, I'm sorry. Can you give me a chance to make it up to you?"

"No, Hotaru, I... I never dared to hope for that. As long as you have me in your heart, I will..."

"Stop talking."

Ying Sheng gently sealed her lips with his index finger and said softly, "It's cold here, let's go inside first."

Chiyoko's eyes had completely melted into a pool of spring water, and she nodded gently.

She tried to get up, but before she could, her gaze involuntarily shifted, and with a soft gasp, she wrapped her arms tightly around Ying Sheng's neck, while her body was naturally held horizontally in Ying Sheng's arms.

A blush of past memories rose on her cheeks as she leaned slightly against Ying Sheng's chest.

"Chiyoko, I need your cooperation in an experiment. Are you willing?"

"Yes, I'm willing to do anything."

Even if it means risking one's life?

"Even if it means my death."

"You're so good to me, Chiyoko. For you, I'll definitely learn what love is."

"Hotaru... I will give you my heart."

Chapter 49 Now, it's time for revenge!

Sunday, 9:00 AM, Maori residence.

The furniture store employees arrived as scheduled. Xiaolan listened to the busy tone on the microphone and sighed softly.

The reason why Shuiyue-kun couldn't be reached by phone was because he didn't want her to refuse the gift. Moreover, he had already paid for it a long time ago, leaving her no room to refuse.

Seeing the questioning look in the foreman's eyes, Xiaolan had no choice but to step aside.

"What did he tell you?"

"While maintaining the original style, we strive for perfection; money is not an issue."

"..."

Xiao Lan was speechless. Although she knew that Ying Sheng didn't care about money, as the recipient of the gift, she couldn't help but care.

All things added up, ah... she owes so much, how can she possibly repay her?

"Can't we be a little more simple?"

"It's possible, but we won't refund the money."

"...How long will it take?"

"We are about to measure the room size and will provide a rendering within an hour. Construction will begin after your confirmation, and the construction period will depend on your requirements."

Ran thought for a moment and then dialed Kogoro Mouri's number.

Try to finish before Dad gets home. He was with the police again last night investigating the case, so he's probably out by now, but I don't know when he'll be back.

The call connected, and another person's voice came through: "Hey, Ran, what's up with you, Mori-kun?"

Ran was slightly taken aback: "Inspector Megure, can't my dad answer the phone?"

"Um... well... he's asleep."

"Then wake him up."

"Hmm, I'm afraid that will be difficult; he's sleeping very soundly."

"...He's unconscious?"

"Hiss—this...this..."

Inspector Megure stammered for a moment. "Isn't Ran usually very gentle? Why has she suddenly become so perceptive and assertive?"

Xiaolan herself didn't feel anything was wrong at all. She had a lot of complaints about her unreliable father, and this was the attitude she should have.

"Inspector Megure, what exactly happened? As a family member involved, don't I even have the right to know?"

"Sigh, Xiaolan, it's not that I don't want to tell you, it's just..."

"Yes, just telling me won't help, you're just worried about me." Ran sighed softly, "Inspector Megure, I'm participating in a karate competition next Friday, would you like to come and watch?"

"Um... I know Ran is really good at karate, but that's not what I meant. It's just... What? What did you say, Kudo-kun? I'm coming right now!"

Inspector Megure's voice trailed off mid-sentence, becoming distant before quickly returning to the present: "Sorry, Ran, I have other things to attend to. We'll talk another time..."

"Wait a moment!"

Xiaolan quickly interrupted, "At least you can tell me what my father's current situation is."

"Sigh, he was beaten up by thugs this morning and is still in a coma. But don't worry, Xiaolan, he's not in any danger. By the way, don't tell your mother about this. I only told you because I saw how resilient you've become. If word gets out, there won't be a next time."

Megure spoke very quickly, and Ran's eyes sharpened.

"Absolutely confidential, Uncle Megure!"

"Haha, okay, have a great weekend."

After hanging up the phone, Inspector Megure's chubby face broke into a smile, looking quite pleased with himself.

Xiaolan is someone he's practically watched grow up. She's always been strong-willed, not only taking care of herself but also her unreliable father. She's gentle and polite to others, earning praise from everyone. Now, she's added a touch of calmness and maturity to her...

Oh, it's so wonderful to have a daughter like this.

In comparison, Mori's younger brother was a terrible father. He hadn't even investigated what happened yesterday before he angrily went to cause trouble for Yukimatsu Nami, and ended up getting beaten up like that.

If it weren't for Kudo's timely discovery, Mori's other leg would probably have been broken too.

"Inspector Megure, what are you thinking about?"

Shinichi Kudo sat behind a desk in the Metropolitan Police Department's Investigation Division 3 office area and saw Inspector Megure both laughing and sighing, so he couldn't help but ask a question out of curiosity.

"Well, I was just thinking, isn't Brother Mori quite good at judo? How could he be taken down so easily? You were only a minute late if you had chased after him."

"Two fists can't fight four hands, I guess. Have the police caught those people?"

"Well... there are no surveillance cameras there, and they scattered in all directions, so it's a bit difficult."

Shinichi Kudo didn't have high hopes for this either. Judging from the speed at which those people retreated, they were clearly prepared. Uncle Mori had fallen into another trap.

It's unclear why the mastermind is targeting him, or if he was simply an innocent victim.

Of course, he also bears significant responsibility for his own mindless fall into the trap.

"What did Nami Cedar say?"

"She insists those people have nothing to do with her, and your claim that she hired yakuza to retaliate against the police is pure slander." Inspector Megure sighed softly, "We've already detained her for two hours. Shall we question her again, Kudo?"

Shinichi Kudo nodded, stood up, glanced around, and frowned slightly: "Where's Officer Sato?"

"In the detention room... cough cough, don't worry, Brother Kudo, Sato is just staying outside. She would never use torture on the suspect." He paused for a moment. "If you're worried about affecting the interrogation, how about having Sato go to the hospital to take care of the injured person?"

"No need. Didn't she promise you, Inspector Megure, that she wouldn't act impulsively?"

That's what he said, but he was the one who was worried just now. Shinichi Kudo smiled self-deprecatingly: "Yesterday evening, the mudslinging party was aimed at Officer Sato. Officers Takagi and Shiratori were seriously injured and hospitalized while protecting her, so it's understandable that she was in a bad mood."

Yesterday afternoon at 5 pm, the staff of the Third Investigation Department finally got off work at the normal time after a long time.

Although the case ended hastily, leaving many feeling resentful, life must go on. Someone suggested going out for a meal, and everyone agreed. Before dark, they went to an izakaya (Japanese pub).

After several rounds of drinks, it was only 7:15 when Sato Miwako went to the restroom alone.

The male police officers, already slightly intoxicated, watched as the Metropolitan Police Department's beauty disappeared from sight. After she vanished, they all turned their attention to Wataru Takagi and Shiratori Ninzaburo.

These two are currently the most fiercely competing for Sato Miwako within the Third Investigation Division. Although they are not as impulsive and reckless as teenagers, their feelings cannot be hidden and are as conspicuous as a beacon in the dark.

Encouraged by the crowd, the two of them, fueled by alcohol, exchanged a fierce glance and went to the restroom together.