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

The murderer's name is Someda.

He is a robber who bullies the weak and fears the strong. He likes to wear black clothes with skull patterns and has repeatedly tried to kill Yuan Tai by creating accidents, but he has failed every time.

Just when they were about to succeed on their last attempt, they entered the same elevator as Chen En.

Then there is no more.

Chen En and Conan felt a sense of déjà vu regarding the method used in the case before them.

It was precisely because the murderer used the same method that Someda had used to kill Genta.

"The other party anticipated that Kogoro Mouri would walk this way, so they arrived at the construction site a step ahead and deliberately prepared the steel bar that would fall, ensuring that it would fall when Kogoro Mouri passed by and kill him."

"Just like the way Someda wanted to kill Genta, or even the way Kawakami killed Section Chief Takai."

"The murder was committed entirely through coincidence."

Chen En reached out and rubbed the bat ears on his head.

He originally wanted to rub his forehead, but the helmet blocked his way.

This is the characteristic that maximizes the danger level of criminals in Beika Town.

The criminals in Beika Town don't consider what to do if the victim doesn't cooperate when they commit murder.

The methods of murder they propose, once they come up with them, are almost always feasible, and in most cases they will be, just like the deceased deliberately seeking death.

The murderer thought Kogoro Mouri would take this path.

Then the murderer sawed a steel pipe here, waiting for Kogoro Mouri to come over, and then the steel pipe would automatically fall down and kill Kogoro Mouri.

It sounds absurd, but it really almost succeeded.

Kogoro Mouri still has scratches on his head.

"Alas, a completely coincidental murder case unique to Beika Town."

"It seems that although the murderer acted in Beika Town, he is actually just an ordinary citizen of Beika Town. In that case, I'm afraid we can only follow Uncle Mori's idea."

Chen En said this.

Hearing this, Conan twitched the corner of his mouth but didn't say anything.

Just as Chen En said.

The only way to catch a murderer like this, who commits a completely coincidental murder unique to Beika Town, is through entrapment, just like Conan dealt with the criminal named Someda.

If the murderer doesn't make a move and remains completely hidden in the shadows, they truly will never be caught.

All I can say is that if Sherlock Holmes were here, everything would be alright.

He can't do it, but his idol certainly can... right?

Chapter 992 Suzuki Jirokichi's List

"Alright, let's go check out the situation at Mr. Kimura's house."

"Perhaps if we learn about Mr. Kimura's movements throughout the day, we might be able to find the places the murderer went... Don't look at me like that, I don't want to use decoy tactics."

Chen En glanced at the Death God Elementary School student next to him, whose expression was not very good, and then said.

"Do you take me for the wise detective from Ranpo Kitan next door? I won't set a trap unless absolutely necessary."

Conan: ?

What is Ranpo Kitan?

Who is this wise detective you mentioned?

Kogoro Akechi? But Kogoro Akechi doesn't usually engage in entrapment, does he?

Although Conan was puzzled, he didn't say much and instead prepared to investigate Mr. Kimura with Chen En.

However, at that moment, Chen En paused slightly.

He raised his eyebrows in confusion, took out his vibrating phone from his all-purpose belt, pressed the answer button, and the sound came from his earphones.

"Arn, the thing you asked me to help with before is almost done."

This is Jirokichi Suzuki's voice.

The matter that Suzuki Jirokichi mentioned was naturally the matter that Noah's Ark had previously discussed with him regarding the internal management personnel of the Chen En Group.

He learned that Chen En Group needed to recruit a group of internal managers and employees.

With the idea that everyone should specialize in their own field, Chen En immediately turned his attention to Suzuki Jirokichi.

Because he is a family member, he understands his own affairs.

He's alright when it comes to fighting, and as for research and development, he could upgrade his system if he wanted.

But if you talk to me about running a group, then apart from writing a business plan, I'm not very interested in it, and I'm not really capable of doing it.

Of course, with the help of Noah's Ark, it wouldn't be impossible for him to handle the affairs of the Chen En Group entirely on his own. However, that would consume most of his energy and be a losing proposition.

"I have a list here. Should I send it to you directly, or would you like to come over and talk to me in person later?"

"Let me make this clear beforehand: even if I send you the information, you'll still need to contact me to verify the situation later. So it's the most convenient thing for you to come directly to me and we can discuss this matter in person."

"The people I select are basically from companies within the Suzuki Group."

"Or, headhunting firms can recruit highly skilled technical personnel. Of course, the latter can only serve as technical backbones, not management positions. I think you should be aware of that."

Chen En was of course aware of what Suzuki Jirokichi was saying.

Since headhunting firms can poach these people at high prices...

Then other headhunting firms will naturally be able to offer higher prices to poach these people from the now-operational Chen En Group.

Appointing these people to high-ranking positions is tantamount to destroying our own Great Wall.

Chen En replied.

Where are you now?

"I'll go over after I finish what I'm doing."

After saying that he was at the Suzuki Foundation headquarters, Jirokichi Suzuki ended the call.

The old man still maintained his decisive and efficient demeanor.

Conan, who was standing nearby, asked with some confusion.

Who sent the message? Does someone want to see you?

Hearing this, Chen En nodded slightly in response.

"A message sent to me by Uncle Suzuki."

"Chen En Enterprise will soon be officially operational, and I need to recruit a large number of employees to maintain the group's operation. I have no experience in this area, so I can only ask Uncle Suzuki for help."

"Of course, as I mentioned before, I will hire Dr. Agasa as the Chief Technology Officer and President of Chen En Enterprises."

"However, as you know, Professor Agasa isn't cut out for management because he can't bring himself to be ruthless; he's a pushover... Without the right person to assist him, Professor Agasa's work will be very difficult."

For example, subordinates may outwardly comply but inwardly defy the rules.

As the highest-ranking official, he can certainly purge a group of people, but he can't keep purging them indefinitely; that's just treating the symptoms, not the root cause.

Conan is not interested in topics such as business management.

He's only ever wanted to be a detective since he was a child, and he doesn't have any other ideals. Oh, now we might have to add one more, like dismantling the Black Organization.

The topic was quickly brought to a close, and Conan simply said...

"Let's go to Kimura's house now, and hurry up."

But as soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly paused, and then said...

"...No, wait, I have a better idea."

“We’re not going to the Kimura house. You’re taking me to the area near the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. I’m going straight to find Hakuba Saguru.”

"If I were to ask you to go to Kimura in person and inquire about Kimura's whereabouts yesterday, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department would then find Kogoro Mouri, the only person connected to Kimura, through Kimura."

"This will further fuel greater suspicion about your identity."

"Although I think Uncle Mori will definitely keep your identity a secret, I think he might let it slip."

Conan put his hands in the pockets of his blue suit and said seriously.

"I'm going straight to Hakuba Saguru."

"Have Hakuba Saguru contact Kimura under the guise of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, and obtain Kimura's official movements from him. That way, even if someone investigates, they can only trace it back to Hakuba Saguru."

"I think Hakuba Saguru should be able to keep all the investigators out."

He never even considered the possibility that Hakuba Saguru might not help him.

This is not moral blackmail.

Conan knows that every upright detective has no reason to refuse other detectives' requests for help, and when they encounter difficult mysteries, they will immediately think about how to solve them.

Just as Conan would help other detectives without hesitation, Hakuba Saguru would also help him.

"...Hakuba Saguru is not at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, he is at Hakuba Manor."

"After his last meeting with the Japanese Public Security Bureau, he made further contact with the Onmyōryō (Bureau of Yin and Yang), and used the Onmyōryō as a springboard to connect with the Magic Market. Now he is immersed in the world of magical knowledge and cannot extricate himself."

Chen En lowered his head slightly to look at Conan.

"If you think you can persuade him, I'll send you there."

"As for any other problems that may arise along the way, I will handle them."

The Onmyodo (Bureau of Yin and Yang)? Immersed in a world of magical knowledge?

Conan was stunned for a moment.

However, he quickly came to terms with it.

According to Hakuba Saguru, he was almost killed by a purple witch who used purple magic when he was in Canada. It would be strange if he wasn't interested in magic after that.