The Detective Conan's Luck-Changer: Ran Begs for Mercy at the Start

Moreover, according to the court records, Toshihiko Takasugi did not show any sign of genuine remorse.

Once released from prison, he will definitely seek revenge, and he will become even more dangerous.

"Inspector Matsumoto will probably find a way to protect his daughter."

"Xiao Lan, don't worry too much."

Eri offered a few words of comfort, not wanting her daughter to lose faith in society so early because of these things.

Ran Mouri nodded, not pursuing the topic any further.

Instead, she changed the subject and said:

"However, with Mr. Itsuki around, even if Takasugi Toshihiko is released from prison early and wants to take revenge, Matsumoto-sensei should be fine."

Hearing this,

Eri Kisaki frowned immediately. "Ran, didn't I tell you? That guy, Izuki Shigeta, is a liar!"

Ran Mouri immediately looked surprised. "But Mom, Mr. Itake accurately predicted that Mr. Matsumoto and Mr. Matsumoto would encounter danger..."

Ran Mouri then emphasized the important role played by Karuta Itake in the wedding poisoning case.

They also mentioned the poisoning case on Valentine's Day last time.

One time could be considered a coincidence, but two times would be much more believable.

After recounting the two cases, Ran Mouri noticed that Eri Kisaki's expression had become more serious.

Chapter 44 The Mad Ran Mouri, A Silent Transformation

"So it was definitely the right choice for Matsumoto-sensei to invite Itake-san to the wedding."

"With Mr. Itsuki protecting him, Mr. Matsumoto will naturally..."

As Ran Mouri was talking, a possibility suddenly came to mind.

It seems that Sayuri Matsumoto has realized that the law alone cannot restrain Toshihiko Takasugi.

That's why they sought out Itsuki Shigeta, paying such a price to seek safety... not only for their own safety, but also for their father's.

The safest and most permanent solution is, of course,...

In an instant, Ran Mouri understood Sayuri Matsumoto's true purpose.

Suppressing the turmoil in her heart, Ran Mouri spoke to Eri Kisaki, whose expression was somewhat grave:

"Mom, why are your hands covered in so many bandages?"

"And the forehead..."

Ran Mouri asked with a surprised look.

In fact, Ran Mouri discovered this as soon as she arrived at the agency.

"It's nothing, it was just an accident."

"You know, the edges of A4 paper are very sharp..."

Eri Kisaki made up a random excuse.

Ran Mouri could easily guess that this was Eri Kisaki's excuse.

After all, what kind of personality does Eri Kisaki have? How could she be so careless, ending up with three or four band-aids on both hands?

This must be because Eri Kisaki was cursed by the gods and had bad luck.

Since Eri Kisaki spoke rudely to Karuta Itsuki last time...

Half a month has passed, and they still haven't come to apologize.

"Mom, you didn't... offend Mr. Yizhu, did you?"

Ran Mouri said with a serious expression, "It is said that if you offend Mr. Itsuki, your luck will get worse and worse."

Hearing this, Eri Kisaki couldn't help but shudder, but she still tried to remain calm, saying, "It's just superstition. Don't scare yourself. How could such a thing happen?"

In fact, ever since being warned by Izuki Karuda,

Eri Kisaki has never been very lucky.

It could be said that there were constant minor troubles.

Forgot your keys, cut your hand on an A4 sheet of paper, bumped your toe while walking, and almost fell because the heel of your high heel broke...

These unfortunate events, which were rarely seen before,

This has been happening almost every day for the past two weeks.

Even Eri Kisaki, who has never believed in these things,

These past few days I've been starting to suspect that I'm really under a curse.

In addition, there's what Ran Mouri just mentioned about the two cases where Karuda Itake accurately predicted the outcome.

Eri Kisaki felt even more uneasy.

"It's good that we didn't provoke Mr. Yizhu."

Ran Mouri breathed a sigh of relief, then glanced at the wall clock in the office. "Oh dear, it's already this late. I need to hurry home and cook."

"See you next time, Mom!"

After saying that, Ran Mouri left the law firm.

No one knows a mother better than her daughter.

Ran Mouri knew that Eri Kisaki was the type of person who responded better to gentle persuasion than force.

Forcing someone to agree won't work.

We can only try to get information indirectly.

After leaving the law firm, Xiaolan took out her phone and found Izuki Qingtian's number in her contacts.

At this moment, Ran Mouri had completely guessed Matsumoto Sayuri's purpose in asking Itake Karuta for help:

Get rid of Toshihiko Takasugi!

While I can understand Sayuri Matsumoto's feelings, killing is ultimately a bad thing for Ran Mouri.

"..."

Ran Mouri hesitated, and did not press the button to make the call for a long time.

She wasn't confident she could persuade Itsuki Karuta.

Although they haven't known each other for long, Ran Mouri has already sensed that Karuichi Itake is a man of his word.

Since he has already accepted the "reward" offered by Matsumoto Sayuri, it means he has agreed to the deal, and it is probably impossible to get him to cancel it now.

Unless there's some way to get Sayuri Matsumoto, the client, to voluntarily give up...

Jingle Bell--!

While I was thinking, my phone rang.

It was Sonoko calling.

"Ran, Ran, have you heard? That bastard Takasugi Toshihiko only got a one-year sentence!"

"That scumbag, even if he's not executed, he should at least be sentenced to life imprisonment. I really don't know what those judges and lawyers are doing!"

Sonoko's voice sounded extremely annoyed.

"Sonoko, calm down. What Takasugi did was indeed excessive, but life imprisonment and execution are a bit too much."

Ran Mouri could understand Sonoko's feelings; after all, she had also felt inexplicably angry when she first heard the verdict.

Only after guessing that Izuki Shigeta might be planning to silence him did his anger subside.

"Where's the exaggeration? If something like that happened to you, Xiaolan, I would definitely hire an assassin to kill that heartless man!"

Sonoko became more and more agitated as she spoke, "Ran, if someone tried to poison Uncle Mori and Attorney Kisaki at your wedding, would you really not care?!"

Poisoning Kogoro Mouri and Eri Kisaki...

Even if it's just a hypothesis,

But upon hearing this,

Ran Mouri still couldn't stop feeling a chill run down her spine, and her pupils dilated.

A surge of anger welled up inside him and shot straight to the top of his head.

"Yes, that kind of person deserves to die!"

Ran Mouri's voice trembled slightly as she spoke.

After witnessing Matsumoto Sayuri's ordeal firsthand, Mouri Ran realized that the "hypothesis" was something that could actually happen.

Regardless of the fact that Kogoro Mouri is a detective, solving cases might arouse the hatred of criminals.

Judging solely from Eri Kisaki's legal achievements over the years, while helping many vulnerable groups, she has inevitably aroused the suspicion of some powerful forces.

What if someone really retaliates maliciously in the future...