Survival Manual of the Science Fiction World

Ran also thought of the chocolate Kogoro Mouri ate, and tears welled up in her eyes: "Daddy—"

Kogoro Mouri was probably just imagining things. He felt uncomfortable all over and couldn't breathe. He sat down on the ground with a thud and reached out his trembling hand to Ran and Eri.

"Ran, Eri..."

Eri Kisaki, overwhelmed with concern, didn't have time to think. She quickly took two steps forward, half-kneeled, and grasped Kogoro Mouri's outstretched hand, her eyes seemingly glistening with tears: "Husband—"

"Ran, after Daddy's gone, you must listen to Mommy. And Eri, I'm sorry, I've always wanted to tell you... I, I—" Kogoro Mouri gasped for breath, his heart and eyes filled with Eri, "I actually—"

Everyone gathered around, watching this touching scene and waiting for Kogoro Mouri to make his heartfelt confession.

Only Conan, the detective with negative emotional intelligence, was completely oblivious to what was happening behind him. He squatted down alone, carefully examining Maki's body while casually comforting Kogoro Mouri: "Don't worry, Uncle. The poison takes effect so quickly. If you were poisoned, you would have already succumbed to the poison and wouldn't be able to talk so much."

"..."

"..."

Chu Ming, who was enjoying the show, wanted to punch Conan. "With your low EQ, how did you manage to win over Ran? Did you save the world in your past life?"

Chapter 355 New Love

Upon hearing that he wasn't poisoned, Kogoro Mouri froze, his outstretched hand stiffening. He was too proud to admit that he had collapsed due to psychological factors.

He sat up stiffly, his brain probably spinning out of control, before coming up with a lame excuse: "Haha, how could I not know? I'm a famous detective! I just... I just got up too fast and got a little dizzy, that's why I sat on the floor, hahaha..."

"..."

Those present were all seasoned veterans of the entertainment industry. When they heard Kogoro Mouri's flawed explanation, not one of them questioned it. Instead, they all nodded in sudden realization, thus preserving Kogoro Mouri's precarious detective image.

Kogoro Mouri jumped up and refused to mention the topic from earlier.

Eri, who had only heard half of his sweet talk, was not about to let him go. She quickly grabbed Mori, somewhat embarrassed, and asked, "What...what were you trying to say to me just now?"

Now that he was sure he was alright, Kogoro Mouri felt his tongue getting tied again, unable to utter any sweet words. He could only make up a story with a serious face: "I've actually been wanting to tell you that your cooking is really awful. Please don't cook anymore."

Eri's previously softened expression instantly turned icy, and she gritted her teeth: "Is that so? Then you really suffered a lot before."

After saying that, he turned around and stood far away from Kogoro Mouri, out of sight, out of mind.

"Wait, Mom—" Ran was getting anxious when she saw the two of them arguing with each other again. She rubbed Conan's head with exasperation: "Why are you acting like that guy? If you hadn't said anything, they might have made up! And Dad, why do you have to bring up the things that don't go your way!"

Conan, whose mind was entirely focused on deduction, looked up blankly: "Huh? Ran-neechan, what did you say?"

"..." Ran's eyes were filled with complicated emotions. She shook her head. "It's nothing. I just feel that you and Shinichi are becoming more and more alike. Have you been secretly contacting him all along? It's fine if you learn deduction from him, but please don't learn his personality!"

Listening to Xiao Lan's complaints, Chu Ming couldn't help but chuckle. How could they not look alike? They were practically identical.

Kidd stood at the back of the crowd, peering around; reasoning wasn't his forte.

However, seeing everyone gathered around Mu Shuli, and Chu Ming sitting quietly in the first class cabin, he realized that Mu Shuli was a devil who played with souls, so he couldn't help but step back and ask quietly.

“Lucifer, can you see her soul?” Kidd sat back down and moved closer to Chu Ming.

"Sure." Chu Ming looked up at him, deliberately licking his lips. "Arrogance, selfishness, vanity, this soul tastes alright."

Kidd's eyes widened instantly: "It tasted alright? You ate her?!?"

Chu Ming's eyes were full of laughter: "Of course, demons feed on souls, and the more negative the soul, the better it tastes."

Seeing that Kidd hadn't recovered yet, she then comforted him, "Don't be afraid, you are special. Your soul is filled with light and peace, unlike others. Don't worry, I won't eat your soul. I will just keep it. What kind of frame do you like? I can customize one for you according to your preferences."

Kidd chuckled twice: "It's still early, no rush, no rush, haha, what are you doing?"

Kidd watched as Chu Ming pressed his index and middle fingers to his forehead. A flash of light appeared, and a red orb of light flickered between his two fingers and vanished in an instant.

Chu Ming pretended to be mysterious, took out a tiny red light bulb from his system backpack, and then immediately put it back, deliberately striking a pose.

"The karmic entanglement of this soul is with that girl with the ponytail." After finishing his charade, Chu Ming stared at Kidd and said, "That's who did it."

Kidd's curiosity was sometimes exceptionally strong. He stared curiously at Chu Ming's fingers that had just gleamed, wanting to touch them to see if there was anything different. He pressed, "You mean the makeup artist, Sakai Natsuki? What else can you tell from that?"

“I can even see her actions.” Chu Ming chuckled, watching Kidd’s sudden surge of excitement. “What price would you pay to obtain this information?”

"Another price to pay?" Kidd tilted his head back and stepped back a little.

"You deal with demons, do you think all of this is free?" Chu Ming said matter-of-factly, then suddenly changed the subject, "But you can have it for free if you want..."

"..." Kidd sensed something was wrong and quickly shook his head. "No need, I prefer to find the answer myself."

Besides, Shinichi Kudo is still around, so that detective will definitely be able to solve the case!

While Kid and Chu Ming were chatting, Kogoro Mouri was also actively solving the case.

Sakai Natsuki suddenly stood up, indicating that everyone had a motive to kill Maki Juri. She looked around and finally looked at Kid.

"...As for Mr. Shinjo, although he is Juri's new favorite, Juri has recently grown tired of him and has been asking me if I have any new men I can introduce to her."

When he was singled out as a gold digger, Kid, who was actually in someone else's body, didn't feel embarrassed at all in the face of everyone's gaze. Instead, he tilted his head back and smiled, letting everyone admire his handsome face, which made those who were looking at him feel a little embarrassed.

Xinzhuang is actually quite handsome.

"A new love? So you like this type of woman?" Chu Ming turned to look at Kidd, deliberately messing with Kidd's mindset, and whispered to him, "Although the soul is the same, your current appearance isn't as good-looking as your own. But if you like, I can help you mold your soul into this shape as well."

"...No, no, thank you so much. But I think I look fine as I am, no need to change it." Kidd quickly declined Chu Ming's offer, afraid that if he spoke too late, his soul would be squeezed and distorted into something ugly.

"You're welcome. It's what I should do for a precious collection. I'll do my best to fulfill all your wishes. Do you think that woman's new lover just wants the jewel in her hand? I'll get it for you now."

"No, no, no, I don't like it anymore."

Kidd quickly stopped Chu Ming from casting a spell, indicating that he no longer liked the gem.

Seeing Chu Ming withdraw his hand, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The devil's passion is irresistible.

Chapter 356 Don't laugh, your cool factor will drop.

Conan listened as Natsuki Sakai recounted all the suspicions against everyone, including herself. While seemingly open and honest, this action—

The twisted logic Chu Ming had previously instilled in him uncontrollably surfaced in his mind: the person most active at a crime scene is usually the one with a problem, especially the kind who jumps out and drags everyone, including himself, into the mess...

Conan couldn't help but recall the golf course bombing case, where the perpetrator, Minami Satoshi, had acted similarly, proactively stating that both he and those present had a motive for murder. Then, without hesitation, he revealed everyone's secrets. Back then, Conan had been misled by Minami Satoshi's actions, believing that someone who would readily confess their suspicions couldn't be the killer.

Isn't Sakai Natsuki's behavior this time the same?

So, is she the murderer this time?

Conan shook his head, dismissing Chu Ming's twisted logic. No, he was a detective; how could he solve a case without investigating the truth, relying solely on such fallacies?

Just then, Conan inadvertently noticed Genta sucking his fingers while eating in the back seat. He instantly remembered that when Maki was eating chocolate, she seemed to have sucked her fingers as well!

That means it's poison on your finger!

Was it when Mr. Shinjo kissed her hand as she boarded the plane? Was it when Ms. Sakai handed her the pen? Or...?

Conan's mind flashed back to everything Maki had done since boarding the plane. Suddenly, his closed eyes snapped open—he understood! The culprit really was Ms. Sakai!!!

Damn it, Brother Chu Ming's theory has been proven... I feel like Brother Chu Ming showed off to me from afar!

In the silence, Conan's childish voice suddenly rang out: "Hey, Uncle, look, what's that over there?"

Everyone looked curiously in the direction Conan was pointing, but saw nothing.

Seeing that everyone's attention had been drawn to that spot, Conan quickly pulled out a tranquilizer dart and shot it at the usual spot.

However, the plane suddenly lurched, and Eri Kisaki, who was walking next to Kogoro Mouri, stumbled and was hit by Conan's tranquilizer dart.

Seeing Eri Kisaki leaning towards him, Conan hurriedly moved aside to let her sit down. As he put down the button megaphone, he met Ai Haibara's all-knowing gaze and awkwardly scratched his head.

"What is there?" Kogoro Mouri looked like he'd been tricked. In the past, this kid would always show him some useful clues, but this time there was clearly nothing on it!

Conan took a step back: "I think I saw it wrong, haha, I'm going to the bathroom!"

Ran frowned slightly as she watched Conan run towards the restroom, somewhat worried: "Is Conan still not well? Why does he keep running to the restroom?"

Ai Haibara, who was behind him, suggested with ill intent: "Why don't we take him to the hospital again? Edogawa likes to show off and is concerned about his image. He might have a problem but he's too embarrassed to tell you."

Ayumi, who had always been concerned about Conan, was also worried: "That won't do. If you're sick, you should go to the hospital. Conan usually seems like an adult, but he's afraid of going to the hospital?"

"That's right, that's right, I'm not afraid at all!" Yuan Tai patted his chest, indicating that he was a brave child.

Ran was already a little worried, and after the children chimed in, she secretly made up her mind to take Conan to the hospital after the trip. Conan had a good relationship with Chu Ming and Hattori, but Conan probably felt too embarrassed to talk to her about this kind of thing since he was too old. Osaka was too far away, so she decided to ask Chu Ming to take Conan to the hospital later.

Conan, who had already set up his setup in the bathroom to use Eri Kisaki's deduction, suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and shivered twice.

What's going on? Why do I suddenly feel a chill down my back?

He skillfully turned on the voice changer: "Honey, stop pretending~"

However, it was Sonoko's voice that came from Eri's shoulder.

Good grief, I logged into the wrong account! What a disaster!

Kid was already laughing so hard his chair was shaking. Chu Ming was also trying not to laugh as he watched Conan, who had poked his head out from the toilet, frantically adjust his voice changer. Then he looked at Kogoro Mouri, whose face clearly said, "Am I hallucinating?" He managed to hold back his laughter with great willpower.

Don't laugh, don't laugh, it'll lower your class. Look at that Kidd next to you, he looks like an idiot with that smile.

The crowd then gathered around Eri Kisaki, listening to her methodically explain the suspicious points and problems she had discovered. In the end, she identified the murderer as Natsuki Sakai and presented evidence that she could not refute.

Due to the change in middle ear pressure after takeoff, Maki Juri experienced a ringing sound in her ears, which made her very uncomfortable. She went to the restroom and pinched her nose to clear her air, but she came out without washing her hands. She even carelessly picked up some chocolate with the hand she had pinched her nose and licked her fingers. As a result, because there was poisoned foundation on her nose, she died from the poisoning…

Tsk, after listening to this reasoning, this glamorous female celebrity seems to have some unhygienic habits...

After Conan finished his deduction, he came out of the restroom and looked at Sakai Natsuki, who was kneeling on the ground, covering her face and crying. Instead of the usual sense of relief after finishing a deduction, Conan felt like he had missed something.

What exactly was missed?

The cause of Ms. Mu's death and the murderer have been found, and she can be handed over to the local police as soon as she gets off the plane.