Oritis in the world of Detective Conan
Chapter 55: The Shadow of Belstein (Part 1)
[Cheerleader: So boring, so boring.]
[First Mate: I've been sitting in the manor all day, playing matches and having fun. Can we try something exciting?]
[Spellcaster: I think it's time to play around with the script for Under the Truth.]
[Novelist: Indeed, I think so.]
[Gardener: Which script should we use?]
[Madam Red: The one for the Golden Rose Theater won't work. I'm already using Madam Bella's identity.]
[Mechanic: Lonely Moon Girls' School probably isn't going to work, as it's supposed to be a girls' school.]
[Photographer: What about the Melody Hill incident?]
[Novelist: Let's not reveal DM's identity too soon.]
[Gardener: How about Bearstein? It could be disguised as a place dedicated to growing experimental herbs.]
[Batter: That makes sense.]
[Jack: So we're sending out an invitation for Conan to come investigate?]
[Novelist: Honestly, each of our skins has its own story, so as long as we don't reveal our identities, Conan won't be able to recognize us if we change our skins.]
[Cowboy: That’s right.]
[Postman: Need another mail delivery?]
[Novelist: Well, this time, send the letter with the blue wax seal to Kogoro Mouri, not directly to Conan.]
The postman set off with the prepared letter.
Kogoro Mouri received an "anonymous" letter of commission, which came with a check for five million and three boat tickets. The letter commissioned him to go to an island called Bearstein to investigate a murder case.
Conan immediately noticed the blue wax seal on the envelope and realized it might be related to the members of the Orient Organization. The blue wax seal might be a member of the survivors trying to pass on a message, and Conan immediately became interested.
The letter briefly introduced Bearstein Island, describing it as a botanical paradise, overflowing with the fragrance of flowers. The islanders deeply revered plants, naming themselves after them. Visitors were also asked to adopt plant names upon arrival. A high priest on the island created unique plant specimens for visitors as souvenirs.
According to the case described in the commission letter, the island's high priest and other islanders discovered an unidentified body in the home of Miss Mandala, the next heir to Bearstein Island. The client firmly refused to believe that Miss Mandala was the murderer, so he commissioned the famous detective Maori Kogoro to investigate.
Maori Kogoro seemed unconcerned. "I think it's probably because some islanders don't want Miss Mandala to inherit the island, so they framed her."
In view of the five million check and the fact that Xiaolan is also very interested in the island full of flowers, Kogoro Mouri decides to take the two of them to the island.
Amid the roar of the cruise ship, several people got off the ship with other tourists.
The one who came to greet everyone was the island's high priest, Rosemary.
The high priest held a long staff wrapped with vines, wore a lavender rosemary flower on his head, and there were also traces of lavender flowers on his shoulders. He was wearing a white dress and brought bursts of floral fragrance when he walked.
Conan and the other two, like everyone else, were waiting for the beautiful woman's welcome speech, but she just smiled and gestured to everyone.
Conan, who had studied in Hawaii and could understand some sign language, translated for everyone: "Welcome to Bearstein, this is the kingdom of flowers. I hope to bring you joy and happiness."
Just as Conan was struggling to translate for everyone, a tall black figure appeared from behind the high priest Rosemary.
"Where each petal is dappled with light and shadow is the land where the wings of nature overlap, it is the island of dreams, it is the paradise of happiness, it is Beilstein." The person who spoke wore a black mask and a black suit with exquisite embroidery.
"Welcome to this kingdom of flowers. I am tuberose, the assistant of the high priest." Tuberose saluted the tourists.
Rosemary made some more gestures and Tuberose continued to translate.
"Please choose your favorite plant from the many options and wear it on your body. The name of the plant will also be your name on the island. Also, for some reason, we will no longer be distributing the plant specimens specially prepared by the high priest this year."
Kogoro Mouri casually chose cherry blossoms, likely because he only knew a few flowers. Conan chose pansies, whose meaning is longing. Ran, after much deliberation, chose roses, whose meaning is strength, simplicity, and the longing of love.
In order to investigate the truth of the case, Kogoro Mouri decided to go to the cell where Mandala was imprisoned first.
As Conan expected, things did not go as smoothly as he imagined. Tulip was standing in front of the cell to block them.
"Dear guests, this is where important suspects are detained. Please go somewhere else to visit." Tuberose crossed her arms and stood in front of the few people.
"But someone has entrusted us to investigate the truth of the case. Some people believe that Miss Mandragora is innocent." Xiaolan stood up to explain to Tulip.
Conan looked at Miss Mandragora through the cell door. She did not show any emotion at the arrival of the visitor. She was sitting quietly on the chair in the middle of the cell in a long dress that looked like a drooping mandragora flower.
"Ms. Mandala, don't you have anything to say about that case?" In order to obtain information, Conan couldn't help but step forward and ask.
But then they were stopped by Tuberose: "I don't want to bother you with anything on the island. Please turn your attention to the beautiful scenery of Bearstein."
Conan looked at Tuberose who was determined to stop them and felt that he looked a bit like someone he had met before. In addition, if the invitation letter was sent by the survivors, why hadn't he seen them yet?
With doubts in their hearts, several people decided to go to Mandala's residence to investigate.
In this abandoned house, Conan was carefully collecting clues.
There are two types of shoe prints on the ground: one clean and one muddy. There are two pairs of shoe prints with one pattern, one with mud and one without. The other clean shoe print has a different pattern. The shoe prints with different patterns are of different sizes.
There were two sets of tableware on the table, and the food on the table was already rotting and emitting a foul odor. Maori Kogoro fanned his nose and walked away: "I'm afraid no one has touched this room since the crime happened."
Conan: "This also means that two people were having dinner at the time of the incident."
"No blood was found, so the cause of death should not be trauma."
"Wow, look here, there's a beehive inside this music box!" Xiaolan pointed to a music box in the corner.
The two of them immediately came over, and Maori Kogoro looked around: "But there are no bees nearby, has anyone dealt with it?"
While Kogoro Mouri was looking at the music box, Conan slipped under the dining table.
The tablecloth had wrinkles and handprints, suggesting the victim had suffered immense pain. It was also stained with vomit and makeup, suggesting poisoning, and the victim may have been a woman wearing heavy makeup.
There were some petals under the table. Although they were broken and the original appearance of the flower could not be recognized, Conan was sure that this was not a datura. The petals seemed to be covered with nectar.
"We won't get any information from this investigation. I think we should just go find the islanders and find out what's going on," suggested Kogoro Mouri.
So several people left Mandala's residence.
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