Solving cases with Detective Conan's science? No, I'm a cultivator!

Saturday.

Kitagawa Taki drove Kogoro Mouri and the others to the location of that villa.

Because the villa is located deep in the mountains, it took more than two hours to drive there from Beika Town.

Kogoro Mouri quipped, "The thought processes of these rich people are truly incomprehensible! Why would they live in such a remote place?"

Xiao Lan guessed, "It's probably because of the environment."

Kogoro Mouri snorted and said, "If I had money, I wouldn't live in a place like this."

Conan smiled to himself, thinking, "That's why you don't have any money."

He only dared to mutter a few words to himself; if he said them out loud, he would surely get a beating from Kogoro Mouri.

When they arrived at the gate of the mansion, they saw two familiar faces.

"Kazuha!"

"Xiao Lan!"

The two women hadn't seen each other for a while and never expected to run into each other in a place like this.

Kazuha Toyama, holding Ran's hand, asked, "Were you also sent here on a mission?"

Ran nodded. "Yes, so you and Hattori are too."

Kazuha Toyama explained, "Actually, it was Heiji's father who received the request, but he was too busy. He originally planned to send a policeman, but Heiji volunteered to come."

Over here, Heiji Hattori greeted Taki Kitagawa and Kogoro Mori.

After meeting Kogoro Mouri a few times, Heiji Hattori realized that he wasn't a shrewd detective.

On the contrary, that kid named Conan is very strange, always doing things that are inconsistent with his age.

While the group exchanged pleasantries, the security guard at the gate had already notified the housekeeper inside the villa.

A short while later, an elderly man with a Mediterranean complex came out of the villa.

"Welcome to our esteemed guests!"

"This must be Mr. Mori, right?" The old man recognized Kogoro Mori at a glance.

Then he asked, "I wonder which one of you is an officer from the Osaka Prefectural Police?"

Hattori Heiji said, "I'm sorry, the officer can't come. I'm here in his place, Hattori Heiji."

The butler asked in surprise, "Hattori? Could you be Heizo's son?"

Hattori Heiji responded with a "Mm".

The butler smiled and said, "Your grandfather and I were classmates. Since your father sent you here, you must be exceptionally capable."

"Oh, right, I forgot to mention, my surname is Koga, and I am the butler here."

Kogoro Mori interjected, "Butler Koga, could you tell me about the strange behavior of the mansion owner you mentioned in your letter of authorization?"

The butler said slowly, "Recently, it seems that the master is deliberately avoiding sunlight. He stays in his room sleeping all day. He even threw away the tableware he used to use, saying that he is allergic to silver."

"Also, a few days ago the chef put garlic in the soup, and he threw a tantrum and forbade the chef from putting garlic in it again."

Kazuha Toyama's expression changed; this guy was practically a vampire!

No one told her when she arrived that there were vampires here.

She couldn't help but tighten her grip on Xiaolan's hand.

Ran is alright. Although she is afraid of ghosts and is still a little scared, she has experienced a lot with Kitagawa Taki and is no longer as afraid as Toyama Kazuha.

Kogoro Mouri's lips twitched. "Isn't this just a vampire?"

Hattori Heiji glanced at the frightened Toyama Kazuha, pursed his lips, and said, "Kazuha, are you an idiot? Where in this world do vampires even exist?"

Conan nodded, indicating his complete agreement.

"But..." Toyama Kazuha's fear did not lessen because of Hattori Heiji's words.

Kitagawa Taki suddenly said, "It's probably that the master's chuunibyou has relapsed."

Ran covered her mouth and chuckled, then reached out and patted Kitagawa Taki, knowing it wasn't appropriate to say such things in front of him.

Conan frowned upon seeing this; Ran and Kitagawa Taki seemed to be behaving rather intimately.

When Kitagawa Takiichi made a joke, Toyama Kazuha burst out laughing, but then realized it wasn't appropriate and held it back.

"May I ask who this gentleman is?"

Koga, the butler, originally thought that Kitagawa Taki was Kogoro Mouri's assistant or something similar.

Kogoro Mouri introduced, "This is Taki Kitagawa. Kitagawa is a famous exorcist in Tokyo who has solved many strange cases."

"Oh?" Upon hearing Kogoro Mouri's words, the butler Koga finally took the young man seriously.

Butler Koga asked, "So, according to what Mr. Kitagawa just said, you believe that vampires don't exist?"

Kitagawa Taki said, "Whether it's true or not, let me see for myself."

Butler Koga nodded. "Please come in with me, everyone. The master should be getting up soon."

……

In the following time, Butler Koga first led everyone on a tour of the entire mansion, and then led them to the dining room.

The villa's decorations have a distinctly classical feel.

Kazuha Toyama exclaimed, "I've only ever seen buildings like this on TV. It feels like we've become royalty."

Xiao Lan smiled and nodded. Actually, she wasn't shocked, after all, she had even lived in the royal palace.

No matter how luxurious this place is, it still can't compare to the royal palace.

Suddenly, a voice rang out.

"Who are you people? You wouldn't happen to be my brother's illegitimate children, would you?"

A woman with a gloomy face walked into the restaurant, followed by several people.

Immediately afterward, Torakura Mayu, who was wearing glasses, said, "How could that be, Ruri? If that were the case, my brother wouldn't have called us brothers and sisters here."

The elegantly dressed woman, Torakura Mori, scoffed, "That's right, sister-in-law, you should use your brain!"

"You!" Torakura Ruri glared angrily.

Wearing a white suit, Hanekawa Johei said, "Honey, you can't be so sure. Didn't he bring a beautiful fiancée with a child a few years ago? It's not surprising that he might have a few illegitimate children behind his back, is it?"

"It's just that his fiancée died before they got married." Hanekawa Johei said this with a hint of schadenfreude.

"You, watch your mouth."

The tall and burly Torakura Kishiji grabbed Hanekawa Johei by the collar.

Hanekawa Johei retorted provocatively, "What? Have you fallen for that mistress with the child?"

"You pretty boy, how dare you say such things?" Torakura Kishiji raised his fist to hit him in the face.

"Kishiji!!" Torakura Mori, the eldest sister, was somewhat embarrassed.

Chapter 244 Conan's Heartbreak

Torakura Kishiji finally stopped and released Hanekawa Johei.

Hanekawa Johei straightened his disheveled clothes, silently walked to the side, his face expressionless, as if he hadn't heard Torakura Kishiji's words about "pretty boy".

The youngest-looking one, Mina Torakura, glanced at Johei Hanekawa and said, "Let's leave the topic of mistresses here. I'm also a child born from my father and his mistress."

After the family finished arguing, they finally quieted down and sat down one by one.

Hanekawa Johei started the conversation, chatting with Kitagawa Taki and the others, and introducing them to the Shimotora family.

The eldest sister is Torikura Moriyo, the second sister is Torikura Sakuya, the third sister is Torikura Asano, the fourth sister is Torikura Kishiharu, and the youngest sister is Torikura Mina.

There was also a little maid in the house named Hibari Hikaru, who was the child brought by the fiancée.

Torakura Sakumi is the owner of the Western-style house, that is, the master.

Torakura Ruri and Torakura Asanobu are a married couple.

Hanekawa Johei and Torakura Mori are lovers.

Kitagawa Taki carefully examined Hanekawa Johei. He looked to be at most 30 years old, while this woman was probably over 60. No wonder she was called a pretty boy.

However, Hanekawa Johei didn't seem to care at all, and he and Torakura Mori appeared to be in love.

When asked about Torakura Sakuya, who has yet to appear, Hanekawa Johei explained, "He is currently suffering from a terminal illness and only has six months to live."

Torakura Moriyu said, "That's why we're having this dinner party here today."

"However, my brother was too slow today."

Torakura Mashin glanced at his watch and said.

Hanekawa Johei smiled and said to Toyama Kazuha, who was sitting opposite him, "Young lady, could you please go and call him? Thank you."

"Eh, me?" Toyama Kazuha was taken aback.

Hanekawa Johei seemed oblivious to the rudeness of his request and continued, "Turn right in the corridor, and the room at the very end is it."

“Uh…” Toyama Kazuha hesitated, she was afraid of the old man who seemed to be a vampire.

It makes no sense to ask a guest to do such a thing. Just as Kitagawa Taki was about to say something in defense of Toyama Kazuha after seeing Hattori Heiji's indifference, Ran said to him:

"Kazuha, I'll go with you."

Having someone with me gave me some courage.

The two then got up and left the restaurant.

Following the directions given by Hanekawa Johei, the two reached the end of the corridor.

"This should be it, right?"

As she spoke, Xiaolan knocked on the door.

Kazuha Toyama whispered, "No response."

"Mr. Yin Cang!"