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"Don't touch that piano!!"

A sudden warning, like lightning in the night sky, instantly broke the silence of the room.

Mao Lilan's hand was suspended in mid-air, and the fingertips that were about to touch the keys seemed to be bound by invisible chains. The movement froze at this moment, turning into a silence in the air.

The three of them turned their eyes to the source of the sound at the same time, only to see that the village chief's secretary, Hirata Kazuaki, had quietly come to their side without them noticing.

There was a hint of nervousness and uneasiness in his eyes. "That's the cursed piano that Mr. Aso used in the concert he held on the night he committed suicide."

Hearing this, a hint of thought flashed in Kogoro Mouri's eyes. Curses and such were just tricks to fool children.

No, not even a child can be fooled—

Conan was seen standing on a stool, with his hands lightly placed on the piano keys, pressing them a few times casually.

Mao Lilan turned her head instantly, her voice filled with tension and worry: "Conan..."

Conan responded nonchalantly: "This piano doesn't seem to be anything special."

His words were like a stone falling into a lake, causing ripples and breaking the silence in the room.

Hirata Kazuaki, on the other hand, seemed a little uneasy. He never expected that this little kid could be so bold.

"Anyway... until the ceremony is over, please wait in the waiting area." There was a plea in his voice, as if he was trying to avoid some ominous premonition.

After saying that, Hirata Kazuaki led the three of them out of this large room full of stories and gently closed the door, as if locking all the secrets and past inside.

......

In the solemn atmosphere of the ritual, a subtle confrontation is quietly unfolding.

Kuroiwa Tatsuji, the current village chief, had a gloomy face like the dark clouded sky, and his voice was filled with undisguised anger.

"Hey, what on earth are you thinking of? Hiring a detective to find out about me?!"

His questions were like sharp swords, pointing directly at Hideo Kawashima, and the air was filled with a tense atmosphere that was about to explode.

Hideo Kawashima, the candidate for village chief, was confused by the sudden accusation, but his face showed no desire to explain.

Instead, he just snorted coldly, as if he was disdainful of responding to such accusations: "Whatever you think..."

His words were like icicles in the cold wind, cold and sharp, making people shiver.

Then, Hideo Kawashima stood up and left the venue slowly. His back looked so arrogant in Kuroiwa Tatsuji's eyes.

Kuroiwa Tatsuji looked at Kawashima Hideo's departing back, and a trace of suspicion arose in his heart: "You want to escape?!"

His words were like an alarm bell in the night, as if reminding himself and silently warning the other party—

They are accomplices!!

However, Kawashima Hideo did not even turn his head, and his voice came from a distance, like a drizzle in the wind: "I just want to go to the bathroom..."

There was a hint of contempt in his words, as if implying that Kuroiwa Tatsuji's suspicion was nothing but groundless speculation.

Time passed minute by minute, and Kuroiwa Tatsuji waited quietly there, but Kawashima Hideo never appeared in the venue again.

His face gradually became gloomy, like a sign before a storm, and his hands clenched unconsciously, as if trying to grasp something invisible.

"This bastard, he really escaped!" Kuroiwa Tatsuji's voice echoed in the empty conference hall, like a wolf howling in the middle of the night, full of anger and deep disappointment.

There seemed to be a blazing fire in his heart, and every heartbeat was like a dancing flame, burning his dissatisfaction and suspicion towards Kawashima Hideo.

However, what he didn't know was that Kawashima Hideo's fate had quietly undergone an irreversible change under the shadow of this ritual.

......

"I didn't realize you were so strong." Ye Yusheng's words were like a breeze in the night sky, falling into Asai Narumi's ears with a bit of surprise.

He looked at Asai Narumi lifting Kawashima Hideo easily, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Asai Narimi looked at Ye Yusheng, a hint of helplessness flashed across his eyes, but he still slowly opened his mouth to explain.

"After all, I'm also a cadre of the organization. I've enjoyed benefits like genetic medicine."

There was a hint of self-mockery in his tone, as if to say that this was just a small privilege of being at the top of the organization.

"Huh - genetic medicine, how come I didn't know about it?" Ye Yusheng's reaction was like thunder in the clear sky.

His eyes were filled with shock and disbelief, as if he had been struck by an invisible lightning bolt.

The corners of Asai Narumi's mouth twitched unconsciously, and a few black lines appeared on his forehead. Faced with Ye Yusheng's reaction, he didn't know how to react for a moment.

I could only sigh silently in my heart: Sloss was right, Ye Yusheng was a hands-off boss, otherwise, he wouldn't have been unaware of such an important thing as genetic medicine.

As if he had noticed the subtle emotions in Asai Narimi's eyes, Ye Yusheng coughed lightly, quickly changed the subject, and pointed at the person Asai Narimi was carrying.

"How do you deal with this guy?"

"Of course, let him wait in the piano room first."

"So, you want to deal with the three of us together?"

"Isn't this natural? After all, our family is all together, so of course these perpetrators should be together as well."

Asai Narumi's response was like the winter wind, cold and ruthless.

The other person was clearly smiling, but Ye Yusheng could not feel any warmth in that smile. Instead, he felt only endless chill, like ice in deep winter, icy and biting.

He stared at Asai Narimi, a complex emotion flashed across his eyes, as if he was recalling the past and lamenting the present.

"You've really changed a lot. You used to be so gentle."

There was a subtle hint of regret in his words, as if the dust of time had gently brushed past, taking away the former innocence and tenderness.

Asai Narimi's eyes met his, and there was an unyielding light in his eyes, like the stars in the night sky, stubborn and determined.

"Whose fault is it that I have seen the dark side of this world?" His voice was low, like the echo of a valley, questioning the past and accusing the reality.

When Ye Yusheng heard what Asai Chengmi said, the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

Although his intentions were good, it was he who led Asai Narumi into this world full of danger and uncertainty.

It lifted the veil covering the surface of the world, allowing him to see the existence of darkness with his own eyes.

"Having seen so much darkness, who can maintain their original aspirations? Now, I no longer have any hope for this country. I just want to protect the people around me."

Asai Narumi's words are like a warm stove in the cold wind. Although there is a hint of chill, they also reveal hope and perseverance for the future.

Ye Yusheng’s thoughts were like a soaring eagle, crossing the long river of time and returning to those precious memories.

The images of those brave and fearless people's soldiers emerged in his mind, who were willing to sacrifice their lives for the peace of the country and the safety of the people.

He also recalled the police officers who fought bravely against the criminals and the anti-drug police officers who fought desperately with drug dealers and ultimately gave their lives.

In addition, he also remembered the scientists who kept their identities secret and traveled far away to conduct scientific research for the development of the country.

Ye Yusheng is full of deep admiration for these people who contribute silently.

It was their sacrifice and perseverance that brought us the peaceful country in which we lived in our previous lives.

It is their bravery and wisdom that make the people full of expectations and confidence in the future.

It is their selflessness and dedication that allow the people to have a pure heart.

However, compared to that peaceful country, the world today does seem too chaotic.

Distilleries, zoos, immortality, magic, gun trade, murder and other issues are intertwined to form a dizzying picture.

He nodded heavily and said to Asai Chengmi: "I believe you!"

......

"Thank you very much, Village Chief Kuroiwa!" Kogoro Mouri said to Kuroiwa Tatsuji, his eyes full of gratitude.

His voice was full of sincerity, as if he was truly grateful for Kuroiwa Tatsuji's help.

Kuroiwa Tatsuji chuckled, his smile tinged with humility. "Not at all. It's actually my honor to be able to talk to the famous detective, Mr. Maori Kogoro."

Hearing what Kuroiwa Tatsuji said, Maori Kogoro instantly became elated and laughed out loud with his tongue sticking out, like a child who had been praised by an adult.

However, looking at Kogoro Mori's performance, Kuroiwa Tatsuji felt a bit of disdain and doubt in his heart, and he didn't notice Kogoro Mori's secret gaze at all.

He could never tell that this guy was really a famous detective.

However, precisely because of this, his guard was relaxed a lot, and the atmosphere of the conversation became harmonious, without any tension of a confrontation between a detective and a drug dealer.

After bidding farewell to Maori Kogoro and the other two, Kuroiwa Tatsuji couldn't help but let out a scornful smile: "Oh, with that, you can actually become a famous detective? That's really hilarious."

His words were full of sarcasm, as if he was mocking Kogoro Mori's incompetence.

On the other side, after leaving the community activity center, a gleam of light flashed in Kogoro Mouri's eyes.

There's definitely something wrong with that guy!

He already had his own judgment in his mind. Every action and every word of Kuroiwa Tatsuji made him more certain that Kuroiwa Tatsuji was the person he was looking for.

Conan keenly noticed the change in Kogoro Mouri's expression, and a hint of thought flashed in his eyes.

"Uncle, what are you thinking about?"

His voice was filled with curiosity, like a kitten trying to understand the mysteries of the world.

Hearing Conan's words, Maori Kogoro looked at him deeply, and his thoughts surged like waves.

He has obviously become smaller, but why can't he learn his lesson?

Don’t you know how to restrain your curiosity?

Don’t you know that curiosity kills the cat?

Although he had some complaints about Conan's "ignorance" in his heart, Kogoro Mouri remained calm. He touched the back of his head and deliberately put on a somewhat embarrassed look, as if he was troubled by some difficult problem.

"I'm thinking about what kind of wine to choose later."

There was a hint of lightness in his tone, as if he was trying to distract Conan with an unimportant topic.

Conan did not disappoint Kogoro Mouri's "expectations". He did not see through Kogoro Mouri's deliberate disguise and sneered in his heart.

Sure enough, I was thinking too much when I expected Uncle Maori to think deeply about the problem.

Mao Lilan's reaction was completely different. She said angrily, "Dad, the doctor told you not to drink too much. How could you do this!!!"

Her tone was filled with concern for her father's health, as well as a hint of blame.

Faced with his daughter's reproach, Kogoro Mouri could only raise his hands as if in surrender: "Ah, I know, I won't drink, okay!" His voice seemed to be filled with endless grievances.

......

"It seems that that confused detective is not so confused after all." Hidden in the corner, Asai Narimi's eyes followed the departing back of Mouri Kogoro closely, and he made such a judgment in his heart.

"What does that have to do with us? Anyway, he can't solve the case we created." Ye Yusheng's voice sounded in the dark, with a bit of carelessness.

Of course, even if they find out, what does it matter? Asai Narumi and their emotions are stable.

Upon hearing this, Asai Narumi fell silent. The case they created was indeed impossible to solve.

After all, with one cast of magic, all clues will disappear without a trace.

"Forget it, let's put these trivial matters aside for now. Now it's time to capture Kuroiwa Tatsuji." Asai Narumi shook his head lightly, as if to dispel those unnecessary thoughts.

His voice was firm and decisive, like a commander giving final orders.

"Let's go then."

"What on earth do you two want to do?!" Kuroiwa Tatsuji's voice was filled with anger and confusion when he faced Ye Yusheng and Asai Narumi who broke into the office silently.

But within this anger, there was a slight tremor that he himself was not aware of. It was a fear that came from the depths of his soul.

It was as if what he was facing were not human beings at all, but two invincible monsters.

Ye Yusheng had a half-smile on his face. He looked at Heiwa Tatsuji, his voice full of amusement and sarcasm.

"Hey, our Black Rock Village Chief, you dare to kill people, why are you afraid of two ordinary people like us?"

There was a provocation in his tone, as if he was mocking Kuroiwa Tatsuji's timidity, but it also revealed a kind of confidence, an absolute trust in his own strength.

At that moment, the thin thread of reason in Kuroiwa Tatsuji's mind broke without warning, like a spider web hit by a violent storm.

A hint of madness flashed in his eyes, as if dominated by some primitive impulse. He quickly pulled out a hidden gun from somewhere and pointed it at Ye Yusheng and Asai Chengmi.

His face was full of cruelty, like a beast cornered and ready for a final counterattack.

Faced with this sudden threat, Ye Yusheng did not show the slightest panic.

On the contrary, a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, as if he was mocking Kuroiwa Tatsuji's stupidity. "Ah - how terrible," he deliberately prolonged the tone, and then, his smile was filled with a bit of sarcasm, "Do you think I would say that?"

A trace of confusion flashed across Kuroiwa Tatsuji's face, and then there was a "click" sound, which was the sound of the gun's safety bolt being pulled.

His voice was full of pride, as if he had everything under control: "Kid, in your next life, remember not to be so arrogant."

However, Ye Yusheng just sighed helplessly, "Ah, it's true that you won't cry until you see the coffin."

His words were filled with disdain and ridicule for Kuroiwa Tatsuji's behavior. Before Kuroiwa Tatsuji could react, Ye Yusheng, with astonishing speed and strength, knocked him unconscious with a punch and said mercilessly, "The second one!"