In the world of Detective Conan, however, he was bound to the Naruto System.

Chapter 242 Double Kill

Chapter 242 Double Kill

Inspector Megure's officers are incredibly experienced. After all, they've worked together so many times that even the most inept among them have developed a tacit understanding. They instantly formed an encirclement, and unless the other party has the fighting ability of Ran or higher, they won't be able to escape.

"Wait, what are you doing?!"

Inspector Megure didn't waste any words and said crisply, "We suspect that you are involved in the murder of Manager Shiraki. Please cooperate fully with the investigation so that we can find the real culprit as soon as possible."

Rika Okano frowned, her heart pounding with panic, but she didn't show it on her face. Gritting her teeth, she snapped, "What nonsense are you spouting? How could Shiraki's death have anything to do with me? I was in the lounge preparing the whole time; many people can testify to that!"

While reprimanding her, Okano Rika wondered if someone had leaked the conflict between her and Shiraki Daisuke. She hoped she wouldn't catch them, otherwise she would definitely tear the mouth of that loose-lipped person to shreds.

"Brother Akutagawa, this—"

Rika Okano is, after all, a celebrity and the star of this flower arrangement performance celebration party. Her every move is watched by many people. If she leaves the dressing room, she will definitely attract attention, and many people can testify for her.

Akutagawa Hiko had naturally anticipated Inspector Megure's request for help, but he hadn't said that Okano Rika was the murderer, so why was he in such a hurry?

"We don't mean you are the murderer, but the murderer used flower arranging magic tricks, so it must be related to you."

Rika Okano was shocked. She hadn't expected that this detective had never actually seen a single performance and had just revealed her closely guarded secret, even providing her with liquid nitrogen and flowers to cover it up.

Thinking back to what I said in the reception room, I felt like I was being slapped in the face.

"How—how could this be—"

Well, when it comes to these so-called unique skills, the fact that they are kept tightly under wraps for fear of others learning them often indicates that they don't involve much skill.

Compared to the skill of making flower buds bloom all at once in an instant, she might achieve even greater success if she could refine the dance, ritual, and various details in flower arranging.

This requires both talent and hard work; there are no shortcuts.

Following Akutagawa's reminder, Inspector Megure pressed his advantage, saying, "Now, we wish to search your lounge and other rooms."

Despite being deeply shocked, Okano Rika did not refuse. Although the detective had revealed her signature skill, it also meant that the fact that she did not kill Shiraki Daisuke would soon be made public.

In any case, she's unlikely to invite this detective again.

The idea flashed through her mind, and after tidying herself up, she resumed her majestic peacock-like appearance. At this moment, she was still a celebrity who had achieved what many artists could not.

Those who know this technique are either her nominal apprentice or detectives who don't understand art, or a group of crude police officers. If it were to be leaked, she could try to sue them.

Ozaki Midori was the more nervous one. To make it easier to poison the medicine, she had placed the insulated box for storing the medicine in the rest room. If this was investigated, wouldn't she be exposed?

In that case, how could she possibly bring down this woman who truly disrespects art, plagiarized her sister's ideas, shamelessly appropriated others' art, and treated art as a tool to reap money and fame?

However, in her desperation, she couldn't possibly find any excuse to stop the police from doing this.

If she does that, it would be tantamount to admitting that she killed Shiraki.

etc----

As her mind raced, Midori Ozaki suddenly thought that if she confessed to the murders outright, and then, when the poison was presented as evidence, she could just take a sip of it—

Because it's uncertain how much she drank or how much she spilled, she certainly wouldn't discover that she had already sprinkled poison on the flowers on the stage.

Based on her understanding of Rika Okano, she would definitely not give up performing on stage. Wouldn't that just be completing her original plan? This woman would still be killed by the very method she was most proud of, which she had plagiarized.

After she saw her sister—

No, perhaps she will never have the chance to see her sister again.

After all, her hands were stained with blood, not only her own but also that of others.

Her sister is surely continuing to showcase her flower arranging skills in heaven, while she, the sinner, will naturally have to go to hell to atone for her sins, but she has no regrets.

Inspector Megure, along with Takagi and Akutagawa, and Ozaki Midori, Okano Rika's assistant, went to search the rest room that was under special scrutiny. Ultimately, with Ozaki Midori's deliberate guidance, they found the insulated box.

"This is it!"

Inspector Megure looked at the bottle of chemicals that Midori Ozaki had taken out with a delighted expression, because it meant that the case had taken a big step forward.

Akutagawa Hiko, however, sensed something was amiss. Ozaki Midori's behavior as an avenger was really too strange. But after all, he was a living person, and it was only natural for him to change his strategy according to the situation.

Inspector Megure was about to take the dangerous chemicals when Midori Ozaki unexpectedly confessed that she had killed Daisuke Shiraki. Now that she had successfully avenged herself, it was time to go see her sister who had been driven to her death.

After saying that, she opened the lid and was about to pour the highly toxic chemical into her mouth.

Akutagawa kicked the medicine bottle away, then skillfully kicked Inspector Megure out of the break room. Amidst the bewildered expressions of Wataru Takagi and Midori Ozaki, he grabbed one of them and fled.

As he closed the door, he took out a roll of tape from his pocket and sealed the door gaps tightly.

"Brother Akutagawa, this is—"

Inspector Megure was surprised to find that he wasn't in much pain. He rubbed his slightly numb buttocks and decided to talk about it later. Then he stared seriously at Midori Ozaki, who was still confused about the situation.

Thinking of her suicidal attempt just now, he sighed silently: "Ms. Ozaki, your sister certainly wouldn't want you to commit suicide. After you finish your sentence, start a new life."

After finding out what was in the bottle, Inspector Megure patted his chest with relief: "Thank goodness you were here, Akutagawa!"

Although it was Akutagawa Hiko who kicked over the medicine bottle, his purpose was indeed to save lives, and he calmly prevented the possibility of further harm from escalating.

Akutagawa Hiko smiled and shook his head.

Downstairs, as Midori Ozaki was about to be put into a police car, a slight smile played on her lips. Although she hadn't succeeded in committing suicide, "my revenge is about to be completed, right under the great detective's nose—"

Suddenly, Ozaki Sui was stunned.

Under the streetlight, the detective stared intently at the floor they had just left, lost in thought.