Isn't it very scientific to use the Death Note to kill people?

Vodka turned on the computer and quickly found the video that had just been sent in the email.

That was a surveillance camera view on the highway.

The not very clear and noisy video shows a car suddenly losing control while driving on the road. The car body skids and swings violently, then suddenly turns and hits the guardrail on the left side of the road and stops.

After a short pause, the person in the driver's seat opened the door and got out. He seemed to be unsteady but not seriously injured.

But then came the other person sitting in the passenger seat - Kusuda Rikumichi, a member of the organization sent by Gin to keep an eye on Hayashi Yoshiki. He couldn't open the door because the left side of the vehicle hit the guardrail, and could only struggle to climb out from the right door. But at this moment, the heavy steel coil on the passing semi-trailer suddenly rolled down and crushed straight towards the car in the accident.

The organization members who left the car first were lucky enough to escape, but Kusuda Rikumichi, who was sent to keep an eye on Hayashi Yoshiki, was unable to get out of the car due to his injuries, and was crushed into pieces along with the vehicle by the rolling large steel coil.

"..."

After watching the video, I broke out in a cold sweat.

He often sits in the passenger seat.

"This should, should really just be an accident, right?"

"how is this possible?"

Gin scoffed.

These two accidents were filled with the same flavor, and he finally realized that the guy... liked to show his real murderous intentions just when people were about to breathe a sigh of relief.

But how exactly is this done?

Unlike Hironobu Kishio who was standing there all the time, Kusuda Rikumichi and the others were in a constantly moving vehicle, and the two of them just happened to cause Kusuda Rikumichi to die in an accident...

Gin found that he seemed to have to re-evaluate Lin Jiashu's abilities.

"..."

After a moment, Lin Jiashu returned to his seat.

When he passed behind Vodka, Vodka's body tensed unconsciously, and he stared at his empty glass under his sunglasses.

Gin handed over a cell phone.

"This phone is yours. There's an address in it. If you have nothing to do, go there for training."

"Can I ask what the training involves?"

"Shooting, combat, counter-detection, whatever you want to learn."

"Sounds interesting."

Lin Jiashu smiled.

As he was looking through the phone, he saw the name Gin among the contacts and thought that this was an upgrade from one-way contact.

"Your abilities are very interesting."

Gin crushed the cigarette butt into the ashtray and said, "Serve the organization well. Based on your performance, I will ask the boss to help you apply for a code name."

"Also, there are no eyes watching you now."

"But what happened to Kusuda Rikudo must not happen again!"

At the end, Gin's tone was full of warning.

"So his name is Kusuda Rikumichi..."

Lin Jiashu smiled but did not respond directly.

He didn't stay any longer. After finishing his drink, he stood up and left.

Gin and Vodka didn't stay long either, as they were rushing to make a deal.

Arriving at the bottom of the Daikoku Building and standing in front of his beloved car, Gin suddenly called out to Vodka: "Check the car first."

"Ah good."

Vodka thought it was a good suggestion.

After a thorough examination, no abnormalities were found.

Vodka wiped his forehead and said, "Brother, do you want me to drive?"

"You sit in the passenger seat."

"……it is good."

Chapter 9: Lin Jiashu's Book Signing Event

"Kusuda Rikudo"

"March 3th, 19:17 PM, died from being crushed by a steel coil."

"Before his death, he was riding in a companion's car, sitting in the passenger seat, on his way to carry out an organization mission. The vehicle lost control on the expressway, and the passenger side of the vehicle collided with the guardrail, causing injuries."

"After his companions safely left the vehicle, Kusuda Rikumichi was attempting to exit the vehicle from the driver's seat when he was crushed by a steel coil that had unexpectedly fallen during transport."

The Death Note cannot cause the death of a third person.

That is, only the person whose name is written on it will die. It is impossible to write something convenient like "Kusuda Rikumichi hit an innocent passerby with his car and was then crushed to death by a steel coil." Even if it is written, it will only become Kusuda Rikumichi who suddenly died of a heart attack.

However, if the passerby is changed to a specific name, such as "Kusuda Rikumichi hit Kudo Shinichi with his car and was then crushed to death by a steel coil", it can be true.

Therefore, Hayashi Yoshiki needed to specifically add the description of "his companion safely left the car" to the cause of death of Kusuda Rikumichi. Otherwise, this cause of death that would have caused the death of a third party would be judged as invalid.

Fortunately, the person sent to keep an eye on Lin Jiashu was Kusuda Rikumichi, a supporting character whose face and name appeared in the plot, otherwise it would have been a bit difficult.

Ding-ling-ling~Ding-ling-ling~

"Hello, this is Lin Jiashu."

"Excuse me, Mr. Lin Jia, I'm Asamiya Nanae, an editor at Futaba Publishing."

"Editor Asamiya."

"Yes, after our efforts in marketing and promotion, Lin Jia's new work will be available in three days. Is it okay for Lin Jia's book signing to be scheduled on that day as well?"

"What are the detailed arrangements?"

"The first book signing will be held at Futaba Bookstore in Beika City. It will start at 3pm on Sunday, three days from now, and end at 6pm. Is this arrangement okay with you?"

"Okay, no problem."

"Very good."

"Then we'll follow this schedule. Also, I personally recommend that Ms. Lin Jia dress up nicely that day, as you'll become a powerful tool for publicity."

"Or we can arrange for a professional stylist to help Teacher Lin Jia with her hair."

"Okay, but I won't need a stylist for now... Anyway, I'll pay attention when the time comes."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Jiashu marked the Sunday three days later on the calendar.

This was agreed upon when the contract was signed, which is how much resources the publishing house will invest in publicity, including the operation of book signing events and other activities.

It's a good opportunity.

Although he hadn't officially become a detective yet, it wasn't a bad idea to increase his fame first.

By the way, Lin Jiashu is quite confident about dressing himself up.

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Time goes on

Location Change

The commercial streets were quite busy on Sunday, but what was surprising was the long queue in front of Shuangye Bookstore this afternoon.

"That's so exaggerated... Shinichi, are you sure you want to queue?"

“…I never expected to have to wait in such a long line.”

"It's really rare though. I didn't expect Shinichi to be interested in a book signing."

"I'm not interested, I'm just curious."

Faced with the gentle laughter of his childhood sweetheart, high school detective Kudo Shinichi couldn't help but retort.

Then another girl complained:

"What's the difference you're talking about?"

"Of course there is a difference!"

Kudo Shinichi rolled his eyes as if he didn't get along with the other person.

"The Case Files of Young Kindaichi" is one of the more outstanding mystery novels he has read recently. He finds the perfect details, the wonderful techniques and the plot where almost all the characters are villains in "The Ijinkan Village Murder Case" very interesting.

It is said that the author of this mystery novel is a very young person, so he was interested in taking a look.

After listening to Kudo Shinichi's explanation, Suzuki Sonoko said "huh".

"I don't understand, Xiaolan. I think we should just go eat cake over there. This line looks like it's going to be a long time!"

"Garden..."

Mao Lilan couldn't help but smile bitterly.

In fact, she had originally planned to go out with her best friend Suzuki Sonoko today to eat cake and buy books, but halfway through, Kudo Shinichi suddenly called and asked if they wanted to go to the bookstore, so the original shopping trip with her best friends turned into the current situation.

"My God!"

"Well, did you get any different photos?"

"So handsome!!"

"Wow! You're really not a star?"

"She's so pretty..."

“It’s really exquisite!”

"Hey, please print this photo for me!"

Suzuki Sonoko, who originally seemed reluctant to step into the bookstore, suddenly heard a discussion nearby. She turned her head and found that several young ladies were discussing something excitedly, and each of them was holding a book and printed photos in their hands.

What are you talking about handsome guy?

Attracted by this, Suzuki Sonoko involuntarily moved over, stretched her neck, and asked:

"Excuse me, who are you talking about?"

When several girls heard the question, they stopped discussing and saw that it was a high school girl, so they excitedly shared with her. One of them was even very kind and showed her the photos in her hand.

Just a glance——

"!!!"

Suzuki Sonoko's eyes widened, and then she returned to Ran Mouri at an incredible speed, as if blown away by the wind, and took her hand: "Come on! Ran, let's go buy some books and queue up too!"

"Huh? Eh?!"

Ran Mouri was almost dragged to the bookstore by Suzuki Sonoko.

The corner of Kudo Shinichi's mouth twitched as he followed behind.

Now he actually doesn't want to queue up.

But after thinking about it, he still chose to follow the two of them - after all, looking at Yuanzi's expression, it was impossible for her to give up easily.

As soon as he entered the bookstore, the scene in front of him made Kudo Shinichi couldn't help but twitch his lips again.

"That's quite exaggerated..."

The Shuangye Bookstore, which I had always thought was spacious and bright, had become so crowded at this moment, and the end of the long queue - the table where the book signing was taking place was also surrounded by people, almost all of them women.

The staff and manager of the original bookstore were working hard to evacuate the fans who had already signed autographs, while the assistant and editor Asamiya sent by the publishing house were also busy and exhausted.

Amidst the clamor surrounding them, Mao Lilan's doubtful voice came:

"Yuanzi, we should also buy some English materials, right?"

"Let's talk about that after we finish queuing!"

"..."

That guy is really quick. He bought all the books already?