Inspector Megure nodded at that. Even though they knew there were only two keys, they still could not conclude that this was a locked-room murder.
"This lock is custom-made. No one could possibly open it," Heiji Hattori said after glancing at the door lock.
"Don't be so absolute. If it's a lock, there's always a way to open it. Believe it or not, I can open it," Chen said calmly, giving him a glance.
"Then give it a try," Heiji Hattori said unwillingly.
Heiji Hattori took the key and locked the door, but Chen pulled out a senbon needle and easily opened the lock.
Heiji Hattori froze at the sight. Even the police officers were stunned. He had opened it in a second—was he some kind of professional thief?
At that moment, Heiji Hattori began to take Chen seriously. There were not many people who could pick locks, especially not with such skill.
"So, having only two keys doesn't prove anything."
"I feel awful. My ears are already ringing. I really want to wrap this case up quickly and go back to sleep," Conan said groggily, wiping his nose.
"Let's put that aside for now. I think we should first establish the alibis of everyone present."
Heiji Hattori turned his gaze toward Takayoshi Tsujimura and the others.
"Are you suspecting us?" Takayoshi Tsujimura asked sharply.
How could he have killed his own father? That was impossible. This dark-skinned guy was seriously getting on his nerves.
If the police had not been here, he would have knocked Heiji Hattori flat on the ground.
"It isn't impossible. Please cooperate with our investigation," Inspector Megure said as he walked over.
Although they were the victim's relatives, relatives could also be murderers.
Since the police had said so, they could only cooperate.
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