Science Fiction: Starting from Obtaining Sophon

Chapter Fifty A Huge Uproar

Early in the morning, a scream shattered the tranquility, and soon sirens blared. A large number of police officers quickly cordoned off the entire villa, setting up a long police line and attracting the attention of the surrounding residents.

"What's going on? Why are there so many police officers?" an old man couldn't help but ask his neighbor.

"It seems there was a murder. I heard a group CEO was killed in his villa, but I don't know the specifics."

At this point, someone interjected, "Indeed, someone was killed. And I heard that this person wasn't killed by a human, but by a monster. The woman who lives here almost went insane after seeing the monster. Did you see that ambulance just now? It was the one that took that woman to the hospital."

They were all local residents, and everyone knew who this woman was.

A kept woman by a powerful figure is a common sight, but no one expected her to encounter something like this.

"Yes, yes, I was right next to that woman when she was brought out. She kept muttering things like 'monster, don't kill me,' so it seems like a monster really did appear."

Everyone gasped.

Although people are afraid of murder cases, they get used to them after seeing them so often. As long as it doesn't happen to them, it doesn't really matter.

But when a monster kills someone, that's a completely different matter.

Because if it were done by a human being, there would be a cause for grievance and a debtor for the perpetrator; you would kill whoever offended you, not just anyone.

But when monsters kill people, that's a completely different story.

It makes no sense that monsters kill people. If someone is killed by a monster here, then this area is very likely to be a monster's hunting range, and there is a possibility that someone could be killed at any time!

Everyone felt a chill rise from the soles of their feet, followed by a tingling sensation on their scalps.

As more well-informed individuals recounted the events vividly, the whole affair became even more perplexing, and the so-called monster murder case spread rapidly in the surrounding area.

And it quickly became a new urban legend, spreading rapidly through the streets and alleys.

Meanwhile, the police were in a complete mess.

"Inspector Megure, we have some preliminary results from the investigation of the crime scene."

Inspector Megure, who had been deep in thought, finally snapped out of his reverie after a few seconds:

"Did you find anything?"

The forensic team stated, "Based on the investigation of the scene, apart from a few extremely fine footprints, there were no other traces. On the electric floor-to-ceiling window, besides the fingerprints of the deceased and Ms. Nadeshiko, there were no other fingerprints."

"Furthermore, there were no signs of damage to the villa's electrical system, and according to our investigation, no residents in the surrounding area experienced power outages."

My head hurts so much, it hurts so badly.

At this moment, Inspector Megure felt like his head was about to split open, even more so than Er Kang when he went to northern Myanmar.

Early in the morning, before I had even finished the loving breakfast my wife had prepared, I was called back by phone and then had to deal with this bizarre and convoluted case.

Yes, it was bizarre and convoluted.

First of all, there were eyewitnesses to this case who saw the perpetrator's face. However, after careful questioning and even bringing in a forensic artist to draw a sketch of the suspect's appearance based on the description, the case became even more perplexing.

Because the drawn image is strangely handsome, just like the demon male beauties who walked out of those comics.

Clearly, this must be a disguise by criminals and has no reference value whatsoever.

But what he discovered next made this veteran detective feel increasingly uneasy.

The first thing is the monitoring equipment.

This is a villa area. Although it's not a high-end villa complex, the residents here are mostly middle-class or above, and quite a few households have surveillance equipment.

Even so, despite reviewing a large amount of surveillance footage from the surrounding area, no trace could be found.

However, if that's all there is to it, it's not so bad. It's just that the criminals are very good at counter-surveillance and have avoided all the surveillance equipment, so they haven't been caught on camera.

What is even more frightening is the following situation.

The noble figure from the composite sketch appeared in the surveillance footage of the villa's courtyard.

The courtyard in the video was originally peaceful, tranquil and beautiful, with only silver light shining down, like a thin veil. But at this moment, a figure suddenly landed on the flowering tree as if from the sky.

However, only a silhouette could be seen, with no proof at all, and it looked extremely blurry, making it impossible to discern its true form.

A few moments later, the camera suddenly lost power, and no more images could be seen.

This makes things even stranger. If the perpetrator used some means to cut off the power to facilitate his crime, how did he control the opening of the electric floor-to-ceiling window?

Even more importantly, according to eyewitness accounts, the monster could manipulate lightning and could generate lightning with its bare hands, instantly stunning the witness.

The victim's body was indeed covered with marks from being electrocuted, and the murderer also possessed extremely sharp swordsmanship.

With a single sword stroke, he easily severed a person's head, even more cleanly and efficiently than an executioner.

And now the investigation report is even more of a headache. There are absolutely no clues at all, only things shrouded in mystery!

I really miss those days when there were suspects and three options to choose from; we could always find the murderer.

Thinking of this, his eyes suddenly lit up. That's right, when in doubt, you need to find outside help. Quickly go to the Western Paradise to invite the Buddha, bah, I mean invite my own little brother, Shinichi Kudo.

If possible, he would also like to invite Gendagawa, his new junior colleague, along. Although Gendagawa has only been a detective for a short time, he is exceptionally perceptive and quick-witted.

The kidnapping case that Lichuan's family experienced was enough to prove his abilities.

It's a pity that he encountered such a thing. Although he has been discharged from the hospital and is recuperating at home, he is still very weak. However, the police have increased patrols in that area, so there shouldn't be any more incidents like that.

It seems we still need Kudo's help.

However, Inspector Megure had no intention of actually asking for help. On the contrary, he seemed to have forgotten about Shinichi Kudo and focused on conducting the on-site investigation, starting with the usual methods for examining the deceased.

Some people don't need to be invited; they'll come knocking on your door like sharks smelling blood. After all, this case isn't one that can be resolved in a day or two.

All he can do now is to do everything within his power to the fullest, to provide more details for solving the case and to lay the foundation for it. He has always been very aware of the limits of his abilities.

As time went by, the impact of this event gradually spread.

On the playground of Teitan High School, students were engaged in their favorite sports in twos and threes.

It must be said that the high school playgrounds in Japan are full of beautiful scenery. High school girls, dressed in revealing clothes, show off their beautiful figures, and their long, fair legs stir up the hormones of the men.

At this moment, the high school students on the playground were unusually quiet, not discussing any random topics. Instead, they were all focused on one thing: the case of the handsome monster murder.

Chapter 51 Shinichi Kudo's Visit to Express Gratitude

"Was it really a monster that killed people? I still think it's just someone playing tricks. After all, monsters don't exist in this world."

A burly high school student spoke up loudly. This person was none other than the basketball star in Gendagawa's Class A, who had previously spoken up for Gendagawa.

After hearing about the monster killing incident, he scoffed at it.

Another boy frowned and said, "Shang Shu, just because you haven't seen it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I've heard that the monster can float in the air, make sliding doors open by themselves even when the power is off, and has an otherworldly beauty that far surpasses that of humans!"

Someone else added: "The eyewitnesses who saw it clearly saw its appearance. It is said that the monster has an extremely thick tail and pointed ears like those of elves, just like the elf prince in the movie!"

Basketball star Naoki Murata curled his lip.

"These things could all be done using props, so don't be fooled. I think it's just someone playing tricks."

Everyone expressed their opinions, and some even started arguing, but of course, nothing came of it.

At that moment, on one side of the playground, Shinichi Kudo, who had just finished a soccer match, was resting on the sidelines. Hearing the discussions among the crowd, he immediately became curious.

"A monster murder case? That's utter nonsense. There are no monsters in this world. If there are, they exist only in people's hearts."

This case, however, instantly aroused his strong curiosity.

Analyzing the fragmented information from classmates, it's clear that this case is far from ordinary; it must contain many ingenious details.

If the case is solved, not only will the criminal be arrested, but it will also greatly satisfy the detective's pride and become a significant chapter in his detective history!

His overwhelming curiosity made him restless; he couldn't wait to rush over and help the police solve the case.

Shinichi, you're here!

Following the sound, I saw Ran and Sonoko walking over together. However, Sonoko had an unwilling expression on her face, as if she was resisting something.

"It's Ran and you guys. What's wrong with Sonoko? Why does she look so reluctant?"

Sonoko pursed her lips upon hearing his words. This was why she disliked detectives; they could always easily see through other people's emotions, which made people very uncomfortable.

Ran laughed and said, "Sonoko is being stubborn with herself. She really wants to visit Genda-kun, but she's also feeling awkward, so..."

Shinichi Kudo chuckled inwardly. Sonoko clearly had an extraordinary connection with that guy, Gendagawa. Although he didn't know the specifics of the connection, it was definitely not simple.

That's why, when he heard Inspector Megure say that Origin Tagawa had been attacked at the hospital, he rushed to see the other party.

Ha, she says she doesn't care, but she's actually very nervous. Women are just like that—saying one thing and meaning another.

Sonoko retorted, "Ran, I wasn't concerned about that guy at all. I only went to see him because he was so badly injured. Weren't you also anxious to see Kudo-kun? Could it be that your relationship is..."

"Hey, Sonoko, don't talk nonsense."

After being outmaneuvered, Ran didn't dare tease Sonoko anymore and quickly changed the subject.

"Oh right, I almost forgot what we needed to do, Shinichi. Here's the thing: Genda was discharged from the hospital yesterday. His injuries were much more serious than yours. He saved your life, so I wanted to go see him together."

"Shall we go to Gendagawa's house together?"

After a moment's hesitation, Shinichi Kudo agreed.