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

When Kitagawa Taki found Kurimura, he was still chatting and laughing with the audience, seemingly unaware of the cause of Takeki Masanori's death.

"Mr. Kurimura, may I ask you a few questions?"

Kitagawa Taki stepped forward and interrupted Kurimura's conversation with the audience.

"It's Mr. Kitagawa!"

After apologizing to the audience, Kurimura followed Kitagawa Taki out of the room.

"What do you need me for, Mr. Kitagawa?" Kurimura looked around, but there was no one in sight.

"Mr. Kurimura, you still don't know why Takeki Masanori was killed, do you?"

Kurimura paused for a moment, then said, "I don't know, but what does it matter?"

"Because he suspected someone had leaked the exam questions, he was staking out the warehouse when he ran into the guy who leaked them. He probably got into an argument with that guy, which is why he was killed."

Kitagawa Taki quietly observed Kurimura's expression.

Kurimura's pupils contracted at first, then he chuckled awkwardly, "That can't be right, can it? This program is kept so secret."

“Mr. Kurimura, let’s be frank, I need you to expose the person who leaked the exam questions.”

Seeing that Kurimura was about to speak, Kitagawa Taki waved his hand to interrupt: "Don't rush to refuse or deny it. To tell you the truth, that 'Sleeping Kogoro' is also on the scene helping the police with their investigation. I believe we'll have results soon."

"Protecting that guy won't do you any good. There are records of transactions between you two, right? It'll just take the police a little longer to investigate."

Kitagawa Taki's words echoed in Kurimura's ears like the whispers of a demon. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead, his pupils lost focus, and his mind was filled with thoughts of protecting criminals.

Seeing that his words had an effect, Kitagawa Taki patted Kurimura on the shoulder and continued, "Your cheating can't be hidden anymore. You won six weeks of championships, but you didn't cheat every time. I believe you still have the ability."

It's not too late to come forward and identify him now. Show your remorse, apologize sincerely to the public, and everything will be fine once this matter has died down.

It's a traditional art.

At this moment, Kurimura seemed to have grasped a lifeline and hurriedly said, "It was him who came to me. After the second episode... it was Furuya Wataru, the show's AD. He told me that as long as I worked with him, I could stay the champion."

Kitagawa Taki nodded. "Okay, very good! But you don't need to explain to me. Go and explain things to the police!"

After saying that, Kitagawa Taki took Kurimura to the monitoring room but couldn't find him, so they went to the program venue.

When Sera Masumi saw Kitagawa Taki return with a listless Kurimura, she knew he had succeeded.

She had just figured out the killer's lock-picking method and identified the killer, but she lacked crucial evidence.

In fact, the murderer did not properly lock the box when it was first delivered to the TV station.

When he was locking the purse lock, he would put a rubber tube of the same color as the lock on the front end of the iron bar, and then force it into the keyhole to create the illusion that it was locked. Then he would send the box to Kasugaji Fumi.

Once Kasugaji Fumi unlocks his own lock and delivers the box to the TV station again, he can easily open the lock and see the fruit inside.

Finally, remove the rubber tube and lock it properly.

And the person who was able to do all of this was Wataru Furuya, who was in charge of locking things up!

……

On stage, Kogoro Mori asked, "Brother Kitagawa, why did you bring Master Kurimura here?"

“He has something to say.” Kitagawa Taki’s gaze lingered on Furuya Wataru.

Furuya Wataru didn't dare to meet Kitagawa Taki's gaze and quickly looked away. Thinking of Kitagawa Taki's words, his heart couldn't help but pound.

What you worry about most is what will happen to you.

Kurimura pointed at Furuya Watari and shouted, "The murderer is Furuya Watari!"

Furuya Watari panicked immediately and hurriedly denied it: "What nonsense are you talking about, Mr. Kurimura! Don't make things up without evidence!!"

Kurimura completely ignored Furuya Wataru. "He approached me after the second episode. At that time, my shop became popular because of the show, and I was blinded by greed and persuaded by him."

We agreed that he would tell me the topic before the show started recording, and I would pay him.

Finally, he added, "Everything I said is true; you can check the transaction records and bank statements!"

Furuya Wataru knew he was finished; his legs gave way, and he collapsed to the ground.

“I never imagined he would murder Master Takeki to cover this up. Mr. Kitagawa just found me and told me that Master Takeki was killed because of this. I can’t bear the pangs of my conscience and I have to expose him!”

Kurimura became increasingly indignant as he spoke, as if he were a messenger of justice.

Kitagawa Taki couldn't help but glance at Kurimura; this guy's quite the actor!

Inspector Megure gestured to Wataru Takagi to restrain Wataru Furuya, then looked at Taki Kitagawa and said, "Brother Kitagawa, that was a brilliant move!"

“Yes!” Kogoro Mori nodded. “We were all focused on finding out the killer’s method, but we overlooked the killer’s motive!”

Chapter 287 Akai Mary: Don't call me little sister!

"Mr. Furuya, is there anything else you'd like to say?"

Inspector Megure stared at Wataru Furuya, who was sitting on the ground.

Furuya Wataru's face was pale. "I didn't mean to kill him. He stepped on a fallen apple and then hit the edge of the wooden box, which is how he died!"

An apple that fell out?

Sera Masumi looked at the apples scattered on the ground and suddenly realized!

The box was originally full of apples, and then a corpse was stuffed inside. It was impossible to put all the apples that had fallen out back in.

Sera Masumi quickly asked, "What about the apples that fell out?"

Furuya Wataru hesitated for a moment, then said, "I...I juiced it and drank it..."

Everyone present turned to look at Furuya Watari, their lips twitching.

No wonder this guy dawdled in the warehouse for so long, he was making apple juice...

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The case was successfully resolved, and the group prepared to head home.

Yoko Okino and Taki Kitagawa indicated that they would contact each other by phone, and then said goodbye.

PARKING LOT.

Kitagawa Taki offered, "Sera, let me take you home!"

Sera Masumi paused for a moment, but this suited her perfectly, so she agreed immediately.

"I heard you're staying at a hotel now?"

Sera Masumi nodded: "Yes, the Grand Hotel."

Along the way, Sera Masumi kept talking to Miyano Akemi. She knew that Haibara Ai was not easy to approach, so she thought of taking a roundabout route.

"arrive!"

The car stopped in front of the Zunhao Hotel.

After thanking them, Sera Masumi bid them farewell, saying, "Goodbye then!"

After Sera Masumi had walked a little further away, Kitagawa Taki said, "Akami, you drive, I have something to take care of!"

After saying that, he got out of the car, found a secluded corner, used his shapeshifting magic to casually transform into a man, and quickly followed Sera Masumi.

Kitagawa Taki originally planned to wait for Akai Mary to come to him, but he suddenly realized that he could take the initiative, since he had the power to make the decision anyway.

That's why he invited Sera Masumi.

……

Sera Masumi entered the elevator and pressed her floor button—the 30th floor.

Fortunately, there were other people in the elevator, making Kitagawa Taki, who hadn't pressed the elevator button, less conspicuous.

Sera Masumi was completely unaware that she was being followed.

Ding~

The elevator arrived at the 30th floor.

Sera Masumi and Kitagawa Taki walked out of the elevator one after the other, with Kitagawa Taki following behind her at a distance.

Kitagawa Taki scanned his surroundings but did not find any cameras.

As he turned the corner, Kitagawa Taki took the opportunity to transform back into his original form.

Sera Masumi stopped in front of a room and then opened the door with her room key.

Just as she was about to close the door, she saw Kitagawa Taki walking over.

"Kitagawa?" Sera Masumi was slightly startled by Kitagawa Taki's appearance and immediately tried to close the door.

Kitagawa Taki reached out and blocked the door, making it impossible for Sera Masumi to push it open.

"Sera, I have something I'd like to talk to you about." Kitagawa Taki smiled.

As he spoke, he used brute force to pry open the door.

Sera Masumi retreated step by step, adopting an attacking stance from Jeet Kune Do.

"what are you up to?"

She had absolutely no idea how Kitagawa Taki had found his way here.

"It's just a chat, don't be nervous." Kitagawa Taki closed the door behind him.

Sera Masumi stopped wasting words and attacked directly, poking Kitagawa Taki's eye with a single finger.

Kitagawa Taki easily raised his hand and grabbed Sera Masumi's hand.

Sera Masumi's expression changed, and she kicked Kitagawa Taki in the head.

Kitagawa Taki also used his hand to catch the attack, then grabbed Sera Masumi's left hand and pulled her, causing her to lose her balance and be easily subdued by Kitagawa Taki.

At that moment, a cold voice rang out.

"Let go of your innocence!"

Mary Akai held a pistol in both hands and pointed it at Taki Kitagawa.

Hearing the commotion, she immediately grabbed her gun and went out to investigate, just in time to see Kitagawa Taki subdue Sera Masumi.

Kitagawa Taki remained completely calm, sizing up Akai Mary: "You look a lot like one of my younger sisters!"