The light of the flames, like a messenger from hell, illuminated their distorted faces and turned every drop of sweat into scalding tears. They slid down silently, whispering of endless torment and despair.

In this sea of ​​fire, they seemed to have been chosen to become painful sacrifices.

Every struggle was like dancing in vain in flames, and only resulted in more intense pain.

It was as if I was bound by invisible shackles and couldn't break free.

In the piano room, the piano that carried Keiji Aso's last emotions before his death was now playing the melody of "Moonlight" in silence.

This melody floats in the air like a ghost, as if it is the whisper of the soul, silently telling them that the shadow of revenge has quietly arrived.

Every note was like a judgment on the past, pushing their minds and bodies to the brink of collapse.

Every wail is an interweaving of the most primitive desire for life and the deepest fear of death, like a symphony of despair, echoing in the realm of fire and pain.

Time seems to have lost its meaning here. Every second seems as long as eternity, trapping them in the abyss of despair. They are unable to escape and can only sink in pain.

In their final moments, they heard a voice that crossed the raging fire and the long river of time, echoing in the depths of their souls: "Have you ever regretted it?"

This voice, like a sharp blade, struck deep into their souls, awakening long-buried regrets and self-doubts.

Do you regret it? Of course you do!

I regretted why I didn't completely eradicate the problem, why I was so weak, why I didn't strike first, why I didn't leave Moon Shadow Island sooner...

Countless "whys", like lingering ghosts, tightly entangled their broken souls, questioning every decision and choice they made in the past.

But in this final chapter, the only thing that remained in their minds was the memory of the murder and drug trafficking.

It seems that in their worldview, these behaviors are supposed to be this way, like fate and cannot be changed.

These ghostly questions surround them, but they can never touch the core of the darkness - their numbness and acceptance of sin.

Sensing their thoughts and ideas, Ye Yusheng fell silent.

Perhaps his heart was filled with confusion and anger at this twisted logic, like a flash of lightning in the dark night, cutting through the sky.

However, behind this anger and confusion, there is a deeper understanding of the complexity and contradictions deep within human nature, just like the deep night sky, which hides countless stars and secrets.

People often say that human nature is inherently good, just like a newborn baby, with purity and curiosity about the world.

However, at this moment, he witnessed the purest malice in human nature, like the darkness in the abyss, swallowing up all light and hope.

Those three guys had no mercy or sympathy in their hearts. They treated others as ants that could be trampled on at will, completely disregarding the dignity and value of life.

So, what about this world? Has it ever treated people as human beings, giving them the respect and care they deserve?

In countless corners, people struggle on the edge of survival, facing injustice and difficulties, but are often ignored, like forgotten dust, drifting away in the wind.

And how do those in the upper class view the world?

Perhaps, they are not fundamentally different from those three guys, but they conceal their indifference and contempt more cleverly under a gorgeous coat.

They may eat in an elegant manner, and their words and deeds may reveal a sense of superiority, but behind that exquisite mask is indifference and disdain for the lives of ordinary people.

Like a giant looking down on ants, he will only cast a glance when he is bored, and will only show a trace of pain when he is bitten.

"How could this happen?" A voice of surprise and confusion, like the morning dew, awakened Ye Yusheng's contemplative heart.

He slowly raised his head and saw Ran Mouri standing on the edge of the blazing sea of ​​fire.

Those eyes, which were usually filled with warmth and love, were now filled with disbelief and deep sorrow.

At the same time, Conan rushed into the disaster scene like a gust of wind without hesitation. He had only one thought in his mind - to look for possible evidence.

He didn't believe that the flames that twisted like human shadows were a miracle formed by nature; he also didn't believe that the piano that carried Keiji Aso's last emotions in his life would play the melody of "Moonlight" for no reason.

Every detail seems to be telling a truth hidden in the darkness, waiting to be discovered by those who are interested.

As Kogoro Mouri looked at Conan's determined back, he couldn't help but feel helpless and sigh in his heart.

With such performance, who could believe that he is just a kid who knows nothing?

He hurried after him, and landed a light punch on Conan's head, his voice filled with annoyance and worry: "Kid, this isn't the place for you."

Conan instantly let out a cry of pain and protested dissatisfiedly: "Uncle, do you know that it hurts!"

However, Maori Kogoro didn't care about that. He turned to look at Maori Ran and said, "Ran, I'll leave this kid to you. Watch him carefully and don't let him run around."

Mao Lilan picked up Conan and said in a gentle but firm voice: "Conan, be good and don't disturb your father from working on the case."

Conan narrowed his eyes speechlessly, silently complaining in his heart: "With Uncle Maori's confused personality, there is no way he can solve this case."

After all, until now, he himself has not found any valuable clues, and can only outline possible hypotheses one after another in his mind, which he then ruthlessly overturned.

Ye Yusheng and Asai Chengmi quietly left the scene. He didn't want to be like those criminals and stay at the scene after committing the crime.

Moreover, Ye Yusheng knew in his heart that he knew the outcome of this case without much thought - it would be shelved and become an unsolved cold case.

The police investigation may provide a barely reasonable explanation, but the fog of truth will always linger over Moon Shadow Island like a ghost in the night.

However, in stark contrast to the official conclusion, the residents of Moon Shadow Island have already given the truth of this case another meaning in their hearts -

The Curse of Keiji Aso.

After all, no matter from which angle you look at it, last night's scene - the aerobic melody of "Moonlight Sonata" echoed in the night sky, accompanied by those flames that seemed to have life, outlining human figures.

All of this transcends the normal laws of nature, like the boundary between dreams and reality, unbelievable yet real.

Although this explanation lacks scientific basis, it is not wrong in a sense.

The next morning, the sunlight shone through the gap in the curtains and fell on Ye Yusheng's face.

He seemed to be possessed by the lazy Sloth, his body sinking deeply into the large and soft bed.

Every inch of my skin blends into the warm sheets, and I don't want to easily break this tranquility and comfort.

However, the call of reality will not stop despite personal wishes. Following a rapid and firm knock on the door——

"Boom, boom, boom~~" Like a horn in the early morning, it broke the tranquility.

Ye Yushengxizhong understood that even though he was reluctant, he had to break free from this laziness.

With a long yawn, as if to dispel all the sleep of the night, Ye Yusheng slowly turned the doorknob, and with a "creak", the door opened.

Outside the door, Asai Narumi's slightly immature but extremely delicate face came into view, like a fresh and vivid painting, adding a bit of vitality to this morning.

"Ha~, what's wrong?" Ye Yusheng's voice was filled with a hint of laziness as if he had still been sleepy.

Faced with such a lazy Ye Yusheng, Asai Chengmi couldn't help but twitch his lips, and a helpless smile flashed in his eyes.

His voice was tinged with sarcasm: "If I didn't know that you were the leader of the organization, I would have thought you were lazy!"

"Sloth? Don't be ridiculous. That girl is much lazier than me. If she didn't have work, I bet she could lie on the sofa all day, enjoying the peace and comfort!"

(Sloth: As expected, you understand me, my Lord. But why do you give me so much work?! It seriously interferes with my lazy life!

Wen Dou: SO? )

Asai Narimi's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile, and his voice was gentle: "Well, it seems that you can only compete with Sloth."

Ye Yusheng's eyes narrowed, as if he had suffered a great insult, and he immediately cast a cleansing spell on himself.

In an instant, all the traces on the body——

Whether it was the fatigue from yesterday's murder and arson, or the laziness this morning, they were all swept away, replaced by a refreshed and energetic Ye Yusheng.

"You, just laughed, didn't you?!" Ye Yusheng stared at Asai Narumi with sharp eyes.

Facing Ye Yusheng's sudden question, Asai Chengmi instantly put away the barely perceptible smile on his face and replied firmly and calmly, "No!"

His voice was like a mountain spring or a moonlit stream, clear and firm, trying to conceal the turmoil in his heart.

Although his words sounded flawless, the slightly raised corners of his mouth betrayed him completely.

Ye Yusheng's gaze gently moved over Asai Narumi, like an artist appreciating a rare treasure, and a curve inadvertently appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Since you are so 'beautiful' and have such a nice voice, I will forgive you for now." His voice had a hint of ambiguous charm, which made Asai Narumi feel uncomfortable.

"Really? Then thank you!" There was a hint of relief and helplessness in Asai Narumi's words.

Ye Yusheng chuckled: "You're welcome!"

Asai Chengshi only felt a burst of fatigue. He shook his head helplessly and said, "Okay, let's go have breakfast!"

As I walked into the lobby, I saw a bustling crowd of people. Ye Yusheng's emotions involuntarily surged from the bottom of his heart, as clear and real as spring water.

"There are so many people!" His words were filled with a hint of surprise, yet he maintained his keen observation of the subtleties of life.

Upon hearing this, Asai Narumi curled up the corners of his mouth into a faint smile, and his eyes flashed with understanding, tolerance and a hint of helplessness.

"That's why I called you. Otherwise, according to your habits, you might not even eat breakfast!"

His words were like warm reminders between old friends, full of teasing and care.

"No, I will eat it!" There was a hint of stubbornness in Ye Yusheng's voice. He retorted firmly, defending his little self-esteem like a child.

"Really? How come I didn't know that?" Asai Narumi glanced at him sideways, his calm voice full of doubt.

"I just ate lunch and lunch together!"

Upon hearing this, Asai Narumi couldn't help but frown. He actually heard a hint of pride in Ye Yusheng's words?

"Huh? Isn't this Conan?" Ye Yusheng's eyes fell on Conan's slightly tired figure, and he couldn't help but make a light-hearted teasing sound, like the morning light shining through the clouds.

"Why do you look so sleepy? Did you do something bad secretly at night?" There was a hint of teasing in his voice.

"Bad thing?" Conan's thoughts seemed to be still immersed in the puzzle from last night. He seemed a little confused by Ye Yusheng's teasing, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes. "What bad thing?"

Ye Yusheng narrowed his eyes into slits, and a barely perceptible smirk flashed across the corner of his mouth, like a fox in the moonlight.

"I just saw you peeking at your sister Xiaolan. You are such a smart kid."

When Conan heard this, his cheeks flushed, like clouds under the sunset, shy and beautiful.

"You...what are you talking about?" His voice was a little shy, yet stubborn.

Ran Maoli and Narumi Asai on the side did not pay attention to Ye Yusheng's words.

They just regarded it as a heartwarming scene of an older brother teasing his younger brother, with gentle smiles in their eyes.

However, Kogoro Mouri's heart trembled, and a suspicious gleam flashed in his eyes, like a cat's eye under the night sky, flashing an elusive light.

Although he looks rough, he is actually a thoughtful person. He had already guessed that Conan was his daughter's childhood sweetheart.

He had no doubt that Conan was capable of doing such a thing, and he couldn't help feeling depressed, like the sky covered by dark clouds, gloomy and depressing, as if a heavy stone was pressing on his heart.

However, he did not let this depression last too long. He coughed lightly, then strode behind Conan and punched him.

In an instant, he felt much more cheerful, as if the dark clouds had dispersed and the sun was shining in his heart, making him feel warm and comfortable.

Of course, he would not say the reason for his venting. Instead, he had a stern face and an indescribably serious tone, like a hard-working old father, with concern in his eyes.

"You, stayed up late again?!" His voice was a little reproachful, but also caring, as if he was really worried that Conan would ruin his health by staying up late.

Mao Lilan looked at Mao Li Kogoro, her voice full of reproach: "Dad, how could you do this!"

Maori Kogoro coughed lightly and said confidently: "I am only thinking about Conan's health. If he stays up late at such a young age, what will happen to him when he grows up?"

"But you can't hit the head. What if he becomes stupid?" Mao Lilan's voice was full of worry.

Ye Yusheng secretly complained, so, is it okay to not hit the head? ! !

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