The Corpse Collector in Conan
Chapter 2009

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However, Hashimoto Maya quickly came back to his senses: If he really were a good person, he probably would not have noticed Jiang Xia's subtle probing at all. Jiang Xia might not even have tested him in the first place.

"Those other people who think Jiang Xia has a good temper really can get along with him happily, but the problem is... I'm an Organization member." Hashimoto Maya felt that he had found the root of the problem. "Not just an Organization member, either—I'm even an undercover agent Uzo sent to Jiang Xia's side. Sigh, maybe this is just the fate of an undercover agent."

He had grievances he could not voice, so he could only keep his head down and work.

Fortunately, just as Uzo had expected, Jiang Xia was ultimately a law-abiding Detective. Even if he suspected him, it was only suspicion; he would not simply put a bullet in him like the Organization did and physically eliminate the source of his doubts.

In fact, perhaps precisely because he was suspicious, Jiang Xia would allow him to remain nearby so he could observe him, giving him a chance to get close.

While the innocent Organization undercover agent silently lamented his plight inwardly.

The iced black tea arrived, and Jiang Xia finally began solving the case.

He pointed toward the projection room. "Those two projectors were the crucial tools the projectionist used to fabricate his alibi."

"Wait!" Before the projectionist could say anything, the saleswoman became anxious. "Don't spout nonsense! When that guy was hung up and blocking the projection, Mr. Furuhashi was in the projection room. I can prove it!"

Jiang Xia said, "You were indeed all in the projection room at the time, but that was not when the victim was hung in front of the projection

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