The Corpse Collector in Conan
Chapter 748

Hidden Boss - Extra Chapter for Alliance Leader [Xi Yali]

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"Also, aside from the deceased Laoyang, everyone's true personality was completely different from the roles they played—sometimes even the exact opposite. Although 'Red Shirt' was the villain, the store manager who played him was usually very considerate toward the staff; the supposedly righteous protagonist, 'Young Master,' was actually an aimless punk; 'Madonna' looked frail, but she used to be a wrestler..."

Sato Miwako recalled that group of strange people with such wildly contrasting personalities. Speechlessly, she raised a hand and rubbed her forehead before continuing, "Fortunately, after checking, only three people lacked alibis..."

As she spoke, the walkie-talkie on her suddenly rang.

Officer Sato listened carefully to the report, responded, then looked at Jiang Xia. "The detailed autopsy results are out. I need to go take a look first. Later, I'll question the three people without alibis separately."

As she spoke, the easygoing Police Flower looked at Jiang Xia and quickly made a decision. "If you're interested in this case, you can go question them beforehand. It does violate the relevant regulations for investigating a scene, but I can pretend I didn't see anything." ...After all, Inspector Megure had done this more than once.

Sato Miwako secretly nodded, feeling that this was very okay.

Although the case had occurred late at night, among the dozen or so restaurant employees, only three had no alibis.

All three were single men living alone.

—The protagonist "Young Master," the villain "Lackey," and the righteous "Porcupine," who had joined Young Master in beating up the villain at the end of Young Master.

Earlier, when they had passed the entrance of this restaurant, Jiang Xia had already smelled that cluster of perfume-scented Killing Intent through the courtyard wall.

—It was inside this restaurant, which was called "Young Master Pavilion."

Moreover, judging by the movement

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