Yusaku Kudo's analysis was tightly reasoned, leaving almost no room for criticism.
Even if he was still somewhat immature compared to more than a decade later, after Shinichi Kudo had grown up—lacking the steadiness and meticulousness he would possess in the future—
when it came to detective ability, he undoubtedly surpassed the seventeen-year-old Shinichi Kudo of later years.
Therefore, under his deductions, the fat Richard began to tremble all over.
Yukiko Kudo cried out in surprise, "Yusaku, are you saying...?"
"That's right. This man who calls himself Richard is actually the owner of Jewel Manor, Mr. Barlow Teal."
Resting his chin on his hand, Yusaku Kudo delivered his conclusion directly. Yet his gaze drifted over the others, seemingly casually, as he observed their reactions.
The fat Richard's face went pale, and he clenched his teeth tightly.
He paused briefly at Yusaku Kudo's accusation. Then, the fat man suddenly burst into laughter and said, "What are you talking about? How could I possibly be the lunatic who designed this game? Just because I suddenly attacked you, you want to declare me the owner of this manor? That's not funny at all."
"Indeed, it isn't funny. But that isn't the only piece of evidence."
Yusaku Kudo paid no attention whatsoever to the steadily dwindling time and continued speaking at his leisure.
Even as Yukiko beside him nervously tugged at his sleeve, urging him to pay attention to the time, he did not care in the slightest.
"As a stranger, your familiarity with this manor far exceeded our expectations. Do you remember when Yukiko and I visited your room last night? You wanted to make tea for us, but the tea bags had just run out. So you took out another box from a drawer in the cupboard."
Julia raised her head. After