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

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Ryutaro Tsukigata sighed as he finished speaking.

"I just didn't expect that he would encounter such a thing so soon after arriving in Beika Town, and die here."

Why did you call me even though you knew I wasn't home?

Chen En raised an eyebrow, sensing that something was amiss.

He took out his coffee cup, took a sip to refresh himself, and then asked,

"A voicemail? Let me hear what happened."

Upon hearing this, Tsukigata Ryutaro was stunned.

You can only listen to voicemails using a landline, but I'm not home right now, so how can I listen to your voicemail?

However, Takagi Wataru, who brought Tsukigata Ryutaro and Saruhashi Masaru with him, got off the car while yawning.

He took the tape recorder out of the car, placed it in the car, and pressed play.

This tape recorder looks familiar.

Chen En remembered that he had seen Takagi use it when he was at the Dongdu Bank.

I never expected that this thing would become one of Wataru Takagi's go-to props.

[Teacher, I'm at Teito Station now, about to take the train to Beikacho. (Yuichi Hisaka's voice)]

[Walk slowly, don't fall (a woman's voice came from a distance on the phone, along with the laughter of children).]

[Message time: ... 8:10 AM on the same day.]

The tape recorder played all the messages from the landline at Tsukigata Ryutaro's house.

Hearing this, Kogoro Mouri nodded, stroked his chin with his finger, and said in agreement,

"Hmm, it seems that Inspector Megure's summary of the case is completely correct."

"It is obvious that Yuichi Hisaka took the train from Teito Station to Beikacho at 8:10 pm last night. In the background, you can also faintly hear the train announcements and the voices of other passengers."

"From this perspective, if Mr. Saruhashi really went into the izakaya for a drink at 8:30, he certainly wouldn't have had the opportunity to commit the crime."

Kogoro Mouri's eyes narrowed.

He suddenly pointed at Tsukigata Ryutaro and shouted,

"Then, based on my, the great detective Kogoro Mouri's, reasoning!"

"The real murderer is actually you, Mr. Tsukigata Ryutaro! You waited in Beika North Park, and then as soon as Hisaka Yuichi stepped out of Beika Station, you killed him and dumped the body!"

"Then, you tried to create an alibi using ninjutsu, but unfortunately for you, Detective Kogoro Mouri is here, and I have seen through your ninjutsu!"

"My eyes can see through any ninja tricks! Hahahaha!"

Chapter 88 Kogoro Mouri: I haven't gotten on the train yet! I haven't gotten on the train yet!

...Has Kogoro Mouri finally gone mad due to his mental breakdown?

Chen En looked at Kogoro Mouri, who was standing beside him, drawing his own conclusion and then bursting into smug laughter. For a moment, he didn't know what to say to Kogoro Mouri.

Or maybe we should call Eri Kisaki and have her come over and give him a few more beatings.

I feel like this would make Kogoro Mouri a little more normal.

Ignoring Kogoro Mouri beside him, Chen En lowered his head and whispered a question to Inspector Megure, who had leaned closer.

"Inspector Megure, when you found the deceased, were there no belongings with him?"

"He only had his driver's license and business cards on him? What about the money inside? Has anyone touched it?"

Inspector Megure tacitly ignored Kogoro Mouri.

He gestured to Takagi Wataru, then replied in a similarly low voice.

"No, Brother Chen En, have you noticed something's wrong?"

Something definitely isn't right.

Who would take leave to travel such a long distance to study without bringing any luggage?

Even if you can buy other things on the spot and don't need to bring them, you should at least bring the novel manuscript, right?

Without bringing the novel manuscript, am I supposed to stay here for ten days or half a month, write a few hundred thousand words, and then seek advice from Tsukigata Ryutaro?

Chen En didn't speak, but instead focused his gaze on Saruhashi Katsumi.

Then, a look of disapproval appeared on his face.

It was obvious that Saruhashi Masaru's reaction was off from the moment he arrived.

He didn't get along well with Yuichi Hisaka, but he put on a sorrowful appearance. He breathed a sigh of relief when he heard about the alibi, but then trembled a little when he heard Kogoro Mouri testify against Ryutaro Tsukigata.

This person seems to be feeling guilty.

Previously, when I was learning the [Basic Fighting Specialization]...

Chen Enyou had learned some fighting techniques that required him to assess his opponent in order to launch an attack.

Therefore, he now has some experience in observing other people's expressions and inferring their psychology.

Although it hasn't reached the level of "Introductory Psychology Specialization" yet.

However, it's sufficient for judging someone like Saruhashi Katsumi, who isn't very good at hiding his thoughts.

There's something wrong with this person.

If Saruhashi Masaru's alibi is valid, then the problem lies with Hisaka Yuichi's time of death.

If it weren't in broad daylight.

Chen Endu was considering whether to use the simple and straightforward "Bat Questioning Method" to get Saruhashi Masaru to tell the truth.

"Huh? Why are you all looking at me like that?"

After amusing himself for a while, Kogoro Mouri noticed that no one else was listening to him.

Immediately, he frowned and asked,

"Was what I just said wrong?"

This statement came out.

Chen En and Inspector Megure, who were talking with their heads down, along with Takagi Wataru, Saruhashi Masaru, and Tsukigata Ryutaro who were listening closely, all looked up at Kogoro Mouri.

after awhile.

They lowered their heads again, listening to Chen En continue explaining the possibilities of the case.

Mori Kogoro:?

What did you do?

Are you targeting me? I can fall asleep anytime I want, and then unleash my true self to give you a demonstration of an armchair detective's method of solving cases without investigation!

Officer Chiba, who was standing nearby, leaned over and agreed.

"Detective Mouri, I understand your performance art."

"I also think the culprit should be Master Tsukigata Ryutaro. After all, he is a ninja master, so it is normal for his physical abilities to be extraordinary. His age should not be a reason for Master Tsukigata not to kill."

Mori Kogoro:?

Since you've agreed with me, it seems my reasoning this time was truly wrong!

On the other side, Chen En asked in a low voice,

"Mr. Saruhashi, would it be convenient for me to visit your home?"

Inspector Megure and Wataru Takagi, who were standing next to each other, both looked up at Masaru Saruhashi.

Sensing something was amiss, Saruhashi Katsumi swallowed hard and said with an awkward smile,

"No, isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

"I didn't know so many people were coming today, I haven't even started preparing yet."

Memu Police Department, Takagi Wataru:?

Does that mean if you knew the police were coming today, you should have cleaned your room in advance?

Friend, you sound pretty dangerous, don't you?

Clearly, Saruhashi Masaru's rebuttal was meaningless.