I'm in Detective Conan, and the system has appointed Batman.

Although he deliberately stood a little further away to ensure that no one else could hear the contents of the phone call.

However, the situation here would eventually attract the attention of others, so Chen En did not intend to spend too much time on conversation, which seemed unnecessary. If he wanted to chat, he could just go find Suzuki Jirokichi.

After listening to the conversation, Jirokichi Suzuki on the other end of the phone nodded in understanding.

He's a righteous hero.

Running around to different crime scenes to uphold justice, isn't that a common thing?

It's not surprising; it would be strange if one day the heroes of justice suddenly stopped running around to various crime scenes.

"To make a long story short, Brother Chen En, do you remember what I told you before?"

"I said that the American equipment we used to capture Kaito Kid was all good stuff, and we planned to give it to Kaito Kid when he reappeared. At that time, I said I hoped you would be the operator."

"Now, Kaito Kid has actually sent a pre-announcement."

"Therefore, I hope you can participate in this operation. You will be in charge of operating the American equipment to deal with Phantom Thief Kid. I believe that with you in charge, capturing Phantom Thief Kid should be a piece of cake!"

Jirokichi Suzuki shouted loudly.

This topic was no longer in the gray area as before, so it didn't matter whether others heard it or not. Chen En nodded slightly, already knowing about this matter, and simply asked in a low voice,

"I know, but what gemstones did you buy this time?"

"Uncle Suzuki, is this gem very powerful, or rather, very valuable? You haven't even announced the purchase of the new gem yet, and Kaito Kid has already sent over a notice."

In response to Chen En's question, Suzuki Jirokichi answered directly.

"I bought a Qilin horn!"

Chen En: ?

A Qilin horn? Are you serious?

Where in this world can you find a Qilin... Oh wait, it's not impossible, after all, there are indeed magical creatures in this world that seem to have stepped out of myths and legends.

It wouldn't be surprising if the Qilin existed.

"This horn isn't a real horn, but a horn carved from a gemstone and attached to a horn statue."

Jirokichi Suzuki explained over the phone.

"And this statue is kept inside a temple in the mountains."

"Obviously, even if a mountain temple has electricity, it's impossible to install those American-style equipment. So, I plan to dismantle the mechanisms in the temple and move the Qilin statue inside back with it."

"However, I'm having some trouble figuring out the mechanisms in the temple."

"So, Brother Chen En, if you have time later, how about coming over and helping me dismantle the traps? Yuanzi is right next to me now, helping me come up with some ideas."

Is the garden beside you too?

A look of understanding appeared in Chen En's eyes.

Normally, Sonoko Suzuki would randomly appear in front of the Mouri Detective Agency or his apartment in the morning, but today, unusually, she didn't appear.

It seems that Sonoko Suzuki is, as always, helping her uncle prepare to deal with Kaito Kid.

Chen En answered affirmatively.

"I see."

“I’ll be there in a bit. I’ve already confirmed almost everything I could at the crime scene, so there’s no point in staying any longer.”

The call has ended.

At that moment, Kogoro Mouri shouted loudly,

"I've confirmed it. The real culprit is very likely Shinkyo Isuke!"

"Shinkyo Isuke was the deceased's only relative. After the deceased's death, all of the deceased's property belonged to Shinkyo Isuke. Therefore, Shinkyo Isuke had a motive to kill! He is the murderer!"

Chapter 512 If you can't solve your own problems, solve your competitors.

Kogoro Mouri begins to testify against Shinkyo Isuke.

Chen En turned his head to look at Kogoro Mouri's position.

At this moment, Inspector Megure had already notified Shinkyo Isuke to arrive at the scene.

The novel illustrator had just arrived at the crime scene when he saw Gamo Ryozo's body and was immediately shocked, clearly deeply disturbed by Gamo Ryozo's death.

But that's all. Shinkyo Isuke and Gamo Ryozo are like relatives who met through a roof-building exercise.

The two didn't have a very good relationship at all.

Now that Ryozo Gamo has died suddenly, Shinkyo Isuke is able to inherit all of Ryozo Gamo's estate. The fact that he can suppress his smile at the crime scene and not laugh out loud at something so funny already shows that his self-control is extraordinary.

Seeing this, Kogoro Mouri became even more suspicious and said again,

"No matter which aspect you take, you have the potential to kill Gamo Ryozo."

"Before Gamo Ryozo died, you borrowed money from him, but he refused to lend you the money. Therefore, you may have held a grudge and killed him."

"After all, you can inherit all of Gamo Ryozo's wealth by killing him! As long as no one finds out!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's attention turned to Shinkyo Ike.

Kogoro Mouri's words were true.

Among the many people associated with Ryozo Gamo, Shinkyo Isuke is clearly the most likely murderer, provided that Gamo's death was indeed a heinous murder and not a suicide.

Facing the gazes of the crowd, Shinkyo Isuke sneered and said,

"To say I killed Gamo, we need evidence!"

"You say I killed Gamo, what evidence do you have? None, right? Not a single one, right? Hmph, what kind of famous detective is Kogoro Mouri? He's just a complete idiot who only knows how to make things up!"

"I was drawing illustrations at home when the incident occurred, and my neighbor Yuki can corroborate that!"

“Even if Gamō really doesn’t lend me money, causing a conflict between us, the conflict isn’t serious enough for me to kill someone, is it? Gamō is seventy years old this year and has health problems. Why would I do something as stupid as killing someone?”

"When Pu Sheng dies of old age or illness, won't his money still be mine?"

"That's enough. I'm telling you, everyone in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, and even the famous detective Kogoro Mouri, are you just afraid that the public opinion will affect you because the case was closed as a suicide?"

"Are you going to torture me into confessing to murder after confirming it was suicide?"

Upon hearing this, Inspector Megure frowned.

This is Tokyo, not Osaka.

Unlike gangsters, Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department officers can't use memory recovery techniques to force confessions on anyone they see. Therefore, even if he arrests Shinkyo Isuke, he will be released without any subsequent evidence.

So, it seems there's only one solution left.

Inspector Megure and Kogoro Mouri exchanged a glance.

As former teammates in the Criminal Investigation Department, Inspector Megure and Kogoro Mouri exchanged a glance and already knew what the other was going to do. Therefore, at this moment, they both spoke in unison.

"In that case, let us go to your house and see if you are as innocent as you claim!"

Inspector Megure and Kogoro Mouri knew that arguing here would not yield any results.

Therefore, the best option becomes to cut to the chase quickly and decisively, and to capture the leader first.

Therefore, Inspector Megure and Kogoro Mouri planned to go directly to Shinkyo Isuke's house to find evidence. Upon hearing this, Shinkyo Isuke frowned, about to object, when he heard Inspector Megure say seriously,

"As one of the suspects in this case, you are required to cooperate with the police."

“Mr. Xinjing, you don’t want to end up with no money after your relative’s case is closed as suicide, and you’re stuck in detention counting down the days until you get out, do you?”

Shinkyo Isamu: ?

you are vicious!

Shinkyo Isuke, with a sour face, agreed to Inspector Megure's search request.

Kogoro Mouri immediately got into the car with Inspector Megure and the others, calling Conan, Ran Mouri, Eisuke Hondo, and the others to come along. He looked at Chen En, about to ask him to come too, but Chen En shook his head slightly and replied,

"I have other things to do, you guys go ahead."

Hearing this, Kogoro Mouri was somewhat confused, but he didn't ask any further questions.

After all, although he and Chen En had a good relationship.

However, it's not yet time to pry into someone's privacy; that would be too impolite.

Watching Kogoro Mouri's car leave.

Officer Takagi, who had been left to guard the crime scene, approached curiously and asked,

"Mr. Chen En, why didn't you go with Inspector Megure and the others to collect evidence?"

"Does this mean you've already collected all the evidence and found the truth?"

Hearing this, Chen En did not reply.

He glanced at Takagi Wataru, then asked,

"I heard you got dumped by Officer Sato?"

Wataru Takagi: ?

Does it have to be this heartbreaking? A bombshell right off the bat? Who can handle this?

Takagi Wataru's face darkened.

He sighed and said in a low voice,

"Maybe I'm not good enough for Officer Sato."

"Right now, Officer Shiratori is relentlessly pursuing Officer Sato, and I don't even have the courage to pursue Officer Sato anymore. After all, she said that I'm not suitable to be with her... Perhaps Officer Shiratori is a better match for Officer Sato."

Upon hearing this, Chen En calmly replied,

"In that case, why don't you tell Officer Shiratori to give up pursuing Officer Sato, and then slowly get to know Officer Sato?"

Wataru Takagi: ?

He immediately realized that Chen En might have some trump card to deal with Shiratori Renzaburo, and quickly asked,