The Unscientific Detective in Detective Conan
Chapter 397

Is this something a human would do?

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After discussing the script and getting ready, the three who had gone to the suspension bridge returned with the expected news: Chizen Kōdai had been killed in the explosion.

"What?! You're saying Chizen was killed in the explosion?!"

Tsukida Ikumi feigned shock as she looked at the group, displaying exceptional acting skills.

After all, he's a detective nearing thirty, so he must have seen a lot, and his acting skills have naturally been influenced by what he's seen and heard.

"Yes..."

Unaware of the situation, Mōgi Harushi nodded heavily. "The car has been tampered with. It will explode if the headlights are adjusted."

"How... how could this happen..."

Ran stumbled and hesitated, clearly not quite used to acting.

However, this kind of behavior is more like a state of panic.

"It seems that guy is serious now. If this continues, we might all be killed."

Fujino looked serious and said in a deep voice, "It seems that now we have no choice but to split up. If that guy puts a bomb in the corridor or something, we might all be wiped out."

Kuroba Kaito was still in the dark when he saw Fujino's expression and suddenly felt immense pressure.

Given the current situation, he has no intention of continuing the performance.

If all else fails, he'll have no choice but to self-destruct and then use Hang Glider to call for help from the outside world.

"Then let's form an all-female army, the three of us girls."

Tsukida Ikumi crossed her arms, looking calm, and winked at the two people beside her. "Besides, this will make going to the toilet much more convenient."

"Oh oh!"

Ran nodded, and the maid beside her followed Tsukida Ikumi as they prepared to leave the hall.

"Separate groups for men and women? That's a good idea."

Mōgi Harushi cooperated well. Although he didn't know it was acting, his pretentious style was actually quite similar to acting.

He glanced around and suddenly asked in surprise, "By the way, where's that blond-haired, fair-skinned guy from before? I haven't seen him since I came back."

"Have no idea."

Tsukida Ikumi said meaningfully, "Maybe they went to feed the eagles?"

"Let's form a group and investigate this villa as well."

Fujino turned around and suggested, "Maybe the few of us can find some clues by investigating this villa."

"I think Fujino is right!"

Kuroba Kaito, placing his hopes on Fujino.

He had witnessed Fujino's abilities firsthand.

It's not just outrageous, it's downright defying the heavens.

Although he was somewhat annoyed, he still acknowledged that Fujino's abilities were slightly better than his own in some aspects.

For example, chasing after that Spider killer with Wooden Sword or something...

"Um?"

Conan glanced at Mori Kogoro suspiciously.

Why do I feel like there's something off about Goro?

Conan narrowed his eyes slightly, keeping a watchful eye on things.

I plan to continue observing.

The group strolled into the corridor.

Fujino glanced around, using his keen senses to perceive his surroundings.

There were no cameras or recorders or similar devices.

He then turned around and smiled at Mōgi Harushi and Kuroba Kaito: "Now we can talk about this plan."

"Plan?"

The two were slightly taken aback, clearly unsure of Fujino's intentions.

"Grass!"

"Grass!"

After hearing the pre-planned drama, both Mōgi Harushi and Kuroba Kaito were stunned and stood there dumbfounded, letting out a sigh in their hearts.

"You actually conspired to do something like this..."

Mōgi Harushi was speechless for a moment, then looked at Fujino: "Why didn't you wait until we got back to say this..."

To be honest, he was somewhat regretful that he hadn't been involved in this grand drama.

"That old lady will be back soon. By the time you arrive, she'll probably already be sitting in front of the monitor."

Fujino said, "If you don't want that old lady to find out, the only way is to decide on the plan as soon as possible. Speaking of which, you two have been used by that guy."

"Well..."

Mōgi Harushi sighed.

He didn't have much to say; the kid was right.

But this kind of conspiracy doesn't feel like a detective story at all.

Speaking of which, it seems more like you're the mastermind behind this.

Kuroba Kaito looked at Fujino with a strange suspicion in his eyes, and he had similar thoughts in his mind.

Fujino is even more cunning than he thought!

They put on a big show to fool the old lady, and in the process, they fooled the two of them as well. In the end, they even used a child to trick the old lady into thinking they were going to run away.

Is this something a human being could do?

That's outrageous!

He's always the one lying to others, but today he's been fooled by someone else...

He felt a shiver run through him, and the other detectives lost interest.

"I've already told you everything."

Fujino gave an awkward smile, seemingly unconcerned.

Anyway, this plan was something he predicted.

Even if he doesn't put on a big show, these detectives will probably still have to do something like this eventually.

Come to think of it, it was you detectives who came up with this kind of wicked idea!

Despite some dissatisfaction, the two decided to cooperate with Fujino and the others in their act. Although it was a bit late, at least the script and everything else were explained clearly.

It's called a script, but it's really just an outline; the specifics depend on the individual's interpretation.

After all, in such a short time, Fujino couldn't possibly write out several scripts by hand and show them to everyone.

After making some preparations, the group arrived at the piano room of the Twilight Manor.

"I never expected to find something like this here."

With his hands in his pockets, Mōgi Harushi glanced at the piano in the center of the piano room, his tone full of teasing, making his already theatrical and pretentious demeanor even stronger.

Fujino glanced at the other person and felt it was a pity that he wasn't an actor in those melodramatic and domineering detective dramas.

Kuroba Kaito is quite adept at acting, after all, he's always been acting.

Disguised as Mori Kogoro, he leaned forward and bent down, cleverly discovering something. He exclaimed in surprise, "There seem to be marks on the piano keys that have been pulled by something!"

"These must be eagle claw marks..."

Mōgi Harushi walked over, looked around, and pressed a couple of piano keys. "It seems that young man was in this piano room before we got back."

"If that's the case, then we're a step behind them."

Fujino's expression was grave, but a sly smile crept across his lips, "It seems they've discovered something, but they're unwilling to share it with us... Interesting."

"..."

Conan stared at Fujino's expression and suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

Is this really just an act, or is it all just a performance?

Are you really trying to kill everyone here?!

It doesn't seem like an act!

Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Conan took a deep breath, recalled the script, and then looked at the piano with a surprised, childlike voice. "Huh? There seems to be something on the piano!"

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