Detective Conan: The Ultimate Growth Space

However, a few people had already run into the villa.

Zhiyong shook his head and didn't say anything more, then followed him into the villa.

Several people ran to the door of Chairman Nagato's room.

Heiji Hattori stepped forward to open the door.

Then, they discovered that the room door was locked from the inside.

This terrified Hattori Heiji.

"Is anyone inside?" Hattori Heiji pounded on the door with his fist.

At that moment, the room door opened.

Nobuko Nagato opened the door and said, "What are you all trying to do, making all this noise?"

After getting a clear look at the crowd at the door.

"Why are you all gathered here?" Nagato Nobuko asked curiously.

Hattori Heiji breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the people in the room and said, "So you and Ran are both here?"

“I heard Kang Jiang scream and I was worried about her, so I came here,” Nagato Nobuko asked.

"So, after you went out alone after celebrating Chairman Nagato's birthday, and before you came back here, where were you?" Inspector Megure asked.

“I was feeling very upset, so I just drank alone in my room,” Nagato Nobuko replied.

"Are you alone?" Inspector Megure asked again.

"Yes, but I also called a friend to complain about it."

Who did you call?

"I had a bit too much to drink at the time, so I can't remember exactly who I called. But if I call back, I might be able to find out who I called last."

"Alright." Inspector Megure nodded.

It is not yet confirmed that Nagato Hideomi was the one who killed Nagato Mitsuaki.

Therefore, Nobuko Nagato, who has no alibi, is also a suspect.

"By the way, Ran told me that Hideomi killed Hikaru, is that true?" Nagato Nobuko asked.

"It hasn't been confirmed yet, but it's highly likely," Inspector Megure replied.

"Actually, I feel that the possibility of it being Mr. Hideomi is very small."

Zhiyong knew that the bandaged man was Nagato Mitsuaki.

That's why I dare to be so certain.

"Sato, have you discovered any clues?" Inspector Megure asked suspiciously.

“Actually, from the very beginning of today’s case, when Mr. Guangming called, it gave people a very strange feeling,” Zhiyong replied.

"What strange feeling?" Inspector Megure asked.

"Because Mr. Musashi accidentally pressed the speakerphone, we happened to hear Mr. Kouji scream. At that moment, Uncle Mori rushed to the phone and asked Mr. Kouji what had happened and where he was. Mr. Kouji replied, 'I'm in the room downstairs. Someone turned off the light and took a knife...' Then, Mr. Kouji screamed again," Zhiyong explained.

"Is there anything strange about this?" Inspector Megure asked, puzzled.

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Chapter 240 Murder Rehearsal

Although Zhiyong discovered through the spatial map function that the bandaged man was not Nagato Hideomi, but Nagato Mitsuaki.

But this is something that cannot be told to outsiders.

Therefore, Zhiyong had no choice but to come up with other excuses.

Zhiyong explained, "After hearing Mr. Guangming's first scream, when Uncle Maoli questioned him, Mr. Guangming was still able to clearly finish explaining what happened, and I didn't hear any urgency in his tone. Isn't that a bit abnormal?"

"Well... maybe that's just how Mr. Koumitsu talks?" Inspector Megure didn't understand what he meant.

“That’s right, but considering the injuries Mr. Guangming sustained earlier, don’t you find it strange? Mr. Guangming let out two screams, but he only had one knife wound, and it wasn’t even serious,” Zhiyong added.

Nagato Yasue had already understood Zhiyong's implied meaning and was very angry. She said, "What do you mean? Are you trying to say that the bandaged man is Guangming?"

“That’s very possible. This afternoon, when Mr. Guangming met with Chairman Nagato, he said that if you could take the chairman’s seat, I would be even more grateful to you,” Zhiyong added.

Inspector Megure was beginning to understand what Tomoyuki meant.

He asked doubtfully, "Did Mr. Guangming really say that?"

“Mr. Koumitsu did say that, but afterwards he said it was a joke, so that statement doesn’t prove anything,” Kogoro Mouri added.

“That’s true. However, when we ran from the third floor to Mr. Guangming’s room on the second floor, there was no one else inside. I think today’s events were a one-man show orchestrated by Mr. Guangming himself. His goal was probably to kill Chairman Nagato,” Zhiyong said.

Nagato Yasue was furious and said angrily, "Mingguang would never do such a thing. He's already dead, and you're still trying to frame him."

"Actually, this isn't to wrong Mr. Guangming. Before finding the truth, a detective needs to make bold assumptions and carefully verify them. Right now, this is just one hypothetical result. The truth of the case requires us to find evidence based on various clues to prove whether the reasoning is correct," Zhiyong replied.

“Yes, we don’t know the truth until we find evidence. Therefore, we need to have various hypotheses, and then we need to find the one that is most suitable for the case, so that we can find relevant clues,” Inspector Megure added.

Nagato Yasue, though still somewhat displeased, remained silent.

“Actually, it’s quite normal for Hideomi to kill Komikazuchi. I’ve always felt that Hideomi would do this one day,” Nagato Nobuko said.

"Why do you say that?" Inspector Megure asked, puzzled.

“They grew up together and had a very good relationship, but after that accident, their relationship turned into bitter enmity. Whenever they meet, they argue fiercely,” Nagato Nobuko explained.

"What kind of accident was it?" Inspector Megure asked, puzzled.

"Twenty years ago, when Hideomi and Mitsuaki were still in high school, a fire broke out at a hotel nearby. Hideomi and Mitsuaki happened to be passing by, and Hideomi, being overly enthusiastic, rushed into the fire despite Mitsuaki's attempts to stop him. In the end, he rescued a girl, and that girl was her," Nagato Nobuko said, pointing to Hyuga Yuki.

Everyone looked at Hinata Sachiko.

"So that's how it is. This is the bond of fire that Miss Hinata was talking about," Zhiyong said in a low voice.

Nobuko Nagato paused for a moment, then continued, "Hideomi also had a scar on his face because of this. From that day on, he dropped out of school and stayed in his room all day, thinking he was a novelist and writing all sorts of things."

At this moment, Nobuko Nagato became increasingly agitated, and her voice grew louder and louder.

"Therefore, he rarely interacts with outsiders. This woman took the initiative to approach Xiuchen and even became my father's secretary. Now she shamelessly asks to marry Xiuchen."

Nagato Nobuko's last words were almost shouted out.

"Stop talking, Nobuko."

Perhaps it was because Nobuko Nagato spoke too loudly that President Nagato, who had been sleeping, woke up.

"Dad, you're awake," Nobuko Nagato said softly.

"Yes, I'm a light sleeper, and you guys are making so much noise in the room. Actually, I woke up when you left earlier," Nagato replied.

"Did you notice anything strange after we left?" Inspector Megure asked.

"No, what's strange? Before Ran came here, it was always Hinata-san who accompanied me," Nagato asked, puzzled.

“However, the current situation is not suitable for you to approach your first love,” Kogoro Mouri said.

President Nagato sighed and replied calmly, "Let's just forget about that matter; there's no need to investigate it further."

at this time.

Conan pulled Heiji Hattori outside the room and asked, "Quickly tell me why you called me here."

"You mean this? It's because Uncle Nagato heard strange noises last night."

"A strange sound?" Conan looked at Heiji Hattori with a puzzled expression.

Heiji Hattori crouched down, looking Conan in the eye, and said, "Yes, he heard what sounded like running in the hallway, and something colliding, and it happened more than once last night."

"Could it be...?"

"That's right, someone in this house must be rehearsing the murder plan."

Hattori Heiji paused for a moment, then continued, "At first, my dad and I thought it was a burglar breaking into the house, but we came to you for safety reasons. We never imagined that the burglar would steal a life instead of goods."

"Was it a planned murder?" Conan pondered.

Hattori Heiji said with doubt, "It's just very strange that the murderer dared to commit a crime in front of the famous detective Mouri. Is the murderer really that confident in his methods?"

Conan shook his head and said, "Perhaps the plan can no longer be changed."

Hattori Heiji added, "But the items scattered around the body are very strange to me. It's normal for the murderer to leave them there, but why would he leave the bandages and hat there too? Shouldn't he have run away by now?"

Conan chimed in, "Just as Zhiyong said, the murderer showed us his face so that he could frame Mr. Hideomi for the crime."

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Chapter 241 Another Old Story

Heiji Hattori and Conan exchanged a glance and said, "If that's the case, then Nobuko, who wasn't with us just now, is the most suspicious."

Conan nodded and said, "However, Zhiyong's reasoning is also a possibility. Perhaps it really was Mr. Guangming who orchestrated it himself. But if that's the case, how did Mr. Guangming die? Is Mr. Xiuchen alive or dead? We need to find clues to prove these things."

When Conan pulled Heiji Hattori out.

Zhiyong then activated the map function.

Conan and Heiji Hattori didn't go too far; they were still within the map's range.

Therefore, Zhiyong fully understood everything the two said.

Now that the case has occurred, it needs to be solved quickly.

Regarding the possibility of reasoning with wisdom and courage.

There are currently no relevant clues to prove this.

Therefore, this is only for reference.

After all, we need to find Nagato Hideomi first.

If what Zhiyong said is true, then we must first find Nagato Hideomi's body.

Therefore, Inspector Megure ordered his men to begin searching the Nagato Manor.

The Nagato Manor is just too big.