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

"Then I remembered you're Batman, so I thought asking that question was pointless and didn't ask it."

Chen En: ?

Let me reiterate: being orphaned is not the only requirement to become Batman.

You're talking as if I'm an orphan!

Chen En gave him a look of disapproval.

However, he chose not to argue with Conan for the time being, and only glanced at the system panel that appeared in front of him, preparing to see what would happen to this unlucky guy who was very likely the deceased.

[A serious incident threatening Gotham City's safety has been detected nearby!]

As Batman, you have a duty to maintain order in Gotham City. Please arrive at the scene immediately and apprehend the criminal before they flee, or stop them from committing further crimes during their commission!

[Difficulty level assessed as low; completing this task will reward you with 20 points!]

Although the security task that comes into view is only of low difficulty.

But since it's a matter of maintaining public order, Chen En has to take charge.

If necessary, stop the murderer from killing. After all, many murderers in the Conan series have their own reasons for having to do it. Even if the victim really deserves to be beaten, there are other ways to solve the problem.

Don't ask, the answer is he's quite wealthy.

Ran Mouri, who was originally at odds with Ruri Amashiro, has been manipulated by Ruri Amashiro in just a few words. Just like Kogoro Mouri, she is now listening to Ruri Amashiro about what happened between Kogoro Mouri and Eri Kisaki in their class.

What about Kogoro Mouri and Eri Kisaki arguing about whether to eat fried eggs with soy sauce or mirin during cooking class?

As a result, after arguing, the two subconsciously did the exact same thing again, and then after realizing that they had done the same thing, they had another big fight, and so on, which are the kinds of trivial matters related to their parents' love.

Conan couldn't understand why these two, who argued every day, could still be together.

However, Chen En, who was standing next to him, had his own judgment.

Isn't this the classic case of a bickering couple?

Childhood sweethearts, bickering lovers—given Gosho Aoyama's penchant for pairing up childhood sweethearts in his world, it would be strange if they weren't together. Conan himself is a beneficiary of this theory.

Otherwise, given Conan's personality, even if he and Ran Mouri were childhood friends, they would probably end up as buddies or break up.

He's the kind of amazing guy who, back in elementary school, dared to sneak into the school with his childhood sweetheart at night, outwit and outmaneuver a mysterious person who threw a blood-stained knife at him, and after getting a good beating from Youde Zhengshen, he still went back the next day with his childhood sweetheart.

All I can say is that I've had it in this lifetime.

Chapter 1044 You've read the script? You're so arrogant!

"By the way, what did you mean when you asked me who the deceased was?"

Seeing that the crew and actors had all taken their places and started recording the show, Conan asked Chen En, who was standing on the side watching like him, trying to understand something he hadn't understood before.

He had wanted to ask earlier when he was outside the villa, but Yu Cheng Liuli interrupted him, so he didn't have a chance to ask.

Now that Ruri Amashiro is busy with the recording of the show as the villa's female owner in this case, Kogoro Mouri and Ran Mouri's attention is completely focused on her, making it the perfect time to ask her about the details.

The elementary school student, Death, stroked his chin and asked somewhat uncertainly.

"Does Chen En mean you've realized that wherever you go, a heinous murder will occur?"

"Just now, after that actor named Kazami Yoshiki spoke with Ameshiro Ruri, you said that the deceased had clearly understood that this person had a way to die. Do you think the deceased might be Kazami Yoshiki?"

"Just because someone said something a little unpleasant, you conclude that this person will die..."

"Wasn't that a bit too decisive?"

After all, according to Chen En's own account.

He came to the villa because the TV station was filming a program there, and it happened to be near Chen En Manor, so he just stopped by to take a look.

Then they must not have investigated Mr. Kazami Yoshiteru's character and interpersonal relationships beforehand.

How can you draw such a hasty conclusion?

Upon hearing this, Chen En glanced at Conan, revealing a hint of disapproval in his eyes.

Why are you starting to deceive yourself?

You're the one who's the unlucky Grim Reaper, but you're pinning the blame on me. Don't you have any conscience?

Chen En simply took a sip of coffee and then spoke.

"I possess prophetic abilities."

"Do you believe that this guy named Kazami Yoshiteru will find an excuse to go out and be alone, and then after a while someone will distract us, and when we turn back, we'll find that he's suddenly dead?"

Conan: ?

Why are you talking as if you planned this crime?

You've gone through all sorts of elaborate procedures, but I don't believe your nonsense.

Conan didn't believe it at all.

However, the next moment, something unexpected happened on set.

When the filming of the program reached scene 134, Yoshiki Kazami, who was playing the detective, had begun to solve the case. He went to the person playing the corpse, bent down, examined the corpse, and then stood up confidently.

"The body in front of the fireplace has been covered with a gray tablecloth."

"As for the chair next to him, there was the black suit that the deceased was wearing. In addition, the weapon that the murderer threw next to the body was probably the murder weapon he used to kill the victim, a golf club covered with a white hood."

"With this explanation, the case is essentially solved."

As soon as Kazami Yoshiki finished speaking, the other actors chimed in, with Amashiro Ruri asking a question.

"Stop keeping us in suspense and just tell us who the murderer is!"

Upon hearing this, Yoshiteru Kazami gave a cold laugh.

"According to the normal course of the story, I should indeed tell you who the murderer is right now."

"But now, I want a famous detective to solve the ultimate truth of all this... Detective Mori, I think you should be the one to uncover the mystery tonight."

Upon hearing this, Kogoro Mouri instinctively pointed to himself.

Huh? I'm here to solve the case?

Dude, you've read the script, you're so high and mighty!

I haven't even read the script, what am I supposed to know?

Kogoro Mouri scratched the back of his head in a somewhat troubled manner, when he heard Yoshiteru Kazami continue speaking.

"First of all, please explain why the murderer covered the victim with a tablecloth?"

This question immediately stopped Kogoro Mouri in his tracks. He subconsciously took a few steps forward and said hesitantly.

"Perhaps it was because the murderer loved the victim so much that he couldn't bear to see the body lying on the cold floor..."

This answer immediately made Conan, who was standing next to him, cover his face.

If you're not a buddy, then why do you think the murderer would kill the victim?

What's the motive?

Kazami Yoshiteru reached out and touched the suit on the chair next to him before continuing.

"Then please explain why the murderer's suit was placed on the chair next to him, and why he specifically covered it with a tablecloth?"

Kogoro Mouri answered this question without hesitation.

"Of course, it's because a gray tablecloth is much warmer than a black suit jacket!"

These words shocked everyone present.

Even Yoshiteru Kazami, who asked the question, was taken aback.

He couldn't quite understand the logic behind Kogoro Mouri's words, and subconsciously looked at Ruri Amashiro beside him, saying sarcastically.

"I didn't expect this to be the great detective's reasoning. I don't think your friend is all that great."

Even Ran Mouri couldn't stand it anymore at this point, so she came to Kogoro Mouri's ear and whispered something.

"Dad, can you please be a little more serious?"

Oh, but I've already been very serious!

Kogoro Mouri was somewhat embarrassed.

Especially with Yu Cheng Liuli, who clearly stated that people admired him, also fanning the flames from the side, he was at a loss for words, since he really hadn't deduced anything.

However, Kogoro Mouri knew very well that he might not be able to handle it, but he could definitely handle the kid behind him.

So he subconsciously turned his head to look at Chen En, who was drinking coffee behind him, his eyes full of pleading, and winked, trying to get Chen En to put down his coffee and come over to help.

This behavior also drew the attention of Kazami Yoshiteru and the others to Chen En, who was drinking coffee over there.

The director was even more taken aback.

"Friend, how did you get in?"

"I've never seen you before. Are you part of the film crew?"

To this, Chen En simply blinked and then answered without hesitation.

"I could be the one."

...Such a high EQ statement.

For a moment, the director didn't know how to respond to Chen En.

Conan simply sighed and put away the hypnosis watch that he had already revealed by pulling up his sleeve. He couldn't very well give Kogoro Mouri a shot in front of so many people, could he?

It's not impossible, but...

"Uncle Mori, didn't you already give the whole answer in your opening remarks?"

"The theme of this case is color. Just like when people buy things, they subconsciously choose their favorite color. The same applies to murder. The reason why the murderer did not put a black suit jacket on the victim is because..."

"It's simply because the murderer hated the victim, so he didn't want to give the victim his favorite color, black."

Chen En said calmly.