Chapter 219

"Look, this is the criminal's handgun. He put the handgun inside a transparent umbrella and then opened a hole at the top of the umbrella."

"When it comes time to shoot, wear gloves, and no gunpowder residue will be detected on the body."

Outside the banquet hall, by the umbrella rack next to the check-in counter.

Akaso Kaze was showing Sara Shiratori the criminal's tools and methods.

"But wouldn't wearing gloves on your body arouse suspicion from others?"

Sara Shiratori asked with her large eyes flashing.

Akaso Kaze smiled; it seems this girl isn't just a naive, sweet thing.

"Did you forget Kyosuke Kazato's identity? He's a doctor; what's a few medical gloves in his pocket? And he can wear two different layers, inside and out. After using them, he can throw away the outer ones, and the inner gloves can actually clear him of suspicion."

Sara Shiratori nodded her little head, looking at Akaso Kaze with an expression of admiration.

It's not strange that the criminal thought of these things; after all, everyone's thoughts are wild and unconstrained, but being able to think through someone else's criminal methods so clearly is even harder.

"Then why doesn't my brother arrest him immediately, and instead let him walk around the banquet at will?"

Sara Shiratori asked.

"In the two murder cases the day before yesterday, the killer didn't leave any clues! Judging from the fact that he put the handgun outside the banquet hall instead of carrying it with him, that guy is a very cautious person, and there shouldn't be any clues left on him either."

"If we arrest him without evidence, the Metropolitan Police Department can only hold him for 48 hours at most."

Well, police investigations are just that troublesome; you must have clues and evidence, and if you arrest someone without evidence, you have to let them go.

"Then what should we do? Are we just going to watch him run away?" Sara Shiratori asked, blinking her large eyes.

"Of course not." Akaso Kaze smiled, "I will make him walk right into the trap."

Looking at the Onmyoji's handsome face, which carried a powerful confidence, Sara Shiratori's little heart was thumping wildly.

He really is very charming, even more charming than she had imagined.

Sara Shiratori moved closer to Akaso Kaze unconsciously.

【Ding, Sara Shiratori has developed an affinity for you, current affinity level is 4.】

Akaso Kaze couldn't help but glance at her.

This is too exaggerated.

They haven't even said ten sentences in total, and it looks like they're about to become a couple.

A few minutes later, in a secluded hallway, Akaso Kaze pointed to the electrical box in the corner.

"Look, this is the main switch for this floor, and next to it is a small bomb. There's also a mobile phone tied to the bomb; it should be the kind that can be detonated by a phone call."

"With one phone call from the criminal, the whole floor will go dark, which will be just right for him to commit his crime."

Sara Shiratori curiously reached her hand out.

"Ah!"

She suddenly screamed and threw herself into Akaso Kaze's arms.

"Lord Akaso, I think I got shocked."

Akaso Kaze held the girl, with black lines on his forehead.

Shocked my foot, your fingers are half a meter away from the electrical switch.

And is that what it looks like when you get shocked?

Rubbing yourself hard against me.

However, he didn't expose her; instead, he placed his hand on Sara Shiratori's small waist and moved it down a bit.

Sara Shiratori trembled immediately.

Akaso Kaze curled his lip.

Speaking of which, why is this girl shaking so violently? It actually feels a bit like an electric hip.

Ring-a-ding.

The phone rang suddenly.

It startled Sara Shiratori, and she suddenly jumped out of Akaso Kaze's arms, her face flushed red.

"I'm sorry, Akaso-san, I, I'm going to the restroom."

She didn't even wait for Akaso Kaze's answer and turned to run.

Under the tight white evening gown, one could see her little bottom pulled tight; she seemed to be in a real hurry.

Akaso Kaze's lips curled up. While watching her back with appreciative eyes, he answered the phone, and Ninzaburo Shiratori's voice came through.

"It's been checked out, and there's a big discovery! Just after you returned to the banquet hall, I immediately contacted my colleagues at the Metropolitan Police Department and asked them to go to Tohto University Hospital and Beika Yakushino Hospital respectively to investigate Kyosuke Kazato."

"Both hospitals gave us an important clue: seven years ago, Kyosuke Kazato was originally a surgeon at Tohto University Hospital, with superb surgical skills, known as the 'Golden Right Hand'."

"It's just a pity that his hand was cut by the surgeon who was operating with him during a surgery, and he could no longer pick up a scalpel, so he had to switch to psychology and became a psychologist."

"The doctor who cut his wrist was Tamotsu Nino! So, he has enough motive to kill!"

When Ninzaburo Shiratori said this, his tone paused for a moment before continuing:

"Kyosuke Kazato is indeed the psychologist for Officer Narazawa and Officer Officer Shiba. He must have known that after the two of them started investigating the Tamotsu Nino case again with Officer Sato, he was worried that they would find out about him, so he committed the murder, attempting to erase all evidence."

"Then his next target is Officer Sato, who is still alive?" Akaso Kaze asked.

"It should be her." Officer Shiratori nodded, "We police plan to let Officer Sato be the bait after the engagement banquet ends to lure that guy out."

"Let Miwako be the bait?"

Akaso Kaze frowned, "That's too dangerous, and Kyosuke Kazato is already prepared to strike at the banquet. If he doesn't find the target, he might become suspicious."

"Ah, is that so? Then we're in trouble!"

Ninzaburo Shiratori was a bit anxious, "For Officer Sato's safety, Inspector Megure sent her out to handle some business, and she won't be able to make it back for a while."

Akaso Kaze thought for a moment and said: "How about this, you follow my instructions. We can catch the criminal without Miwako."

"First, there is a bomb on the electrical switch on this floor. Send someone to remove the fuse, but keep the appearance unchanged to prevent him from checking."

"Also, send someone to watch nearby. As soon as a call comes in, immediately imitate the sound of an explosion and cut off the power, so that Kyosuke Kazato can continue to execute his plan."

"Then, you need to arrange for a few people to pretend to chat near Kyosuke Kazato, saying that they saw Officer Sato arrive, but she has an upset stomach and is in the restroom, and will likely have to leave early due to her physical condition."

"This way, if Kyosuke Kazato wants to strike, he must do it quickly. With time being short, it will be hard for him to discover our arrangements."

"I will create an image of Officer Sato in the restroom to lure Kyosuke Kazato into firing, and then we can catch him on the spot."

"That's great!"

"I'll go arrange it immediately, and I'll leave the rest to you."

Akaso Kaze hung up the phone and walked slowly into the banquet hall.

Suddenly, he felt someone tugging at his clothes. He looked down and saw Conan staring at him with a resentful and unhappy expression.

Akaso Kaze was slightly stunned and asked: "Conan? Why do you have that expression?"

Conan gave a light huff, then answered confidently:

"None of your business? Hmph! I won't be afraid to tell you, I've already worked out a line of thought and plan to go to Tohto University Hospital tomorrow to investigate Tamotsu Nino!"

"Just you wait, I will definitely be able to solve this major case involving the police force before you!"

Akaso Kaze had black lines on his forehead.

You're going to investigate tomorrow?

The killer is going to be caught tonight, for crying out loud.

"Go on, go play somewhere else, kid."

Akaso Kaze waved his hand as if shooing away a fly.

Conan was furious.

You guy, you caused me to get kicked in the face three times, and my teeth are even loose.

And I had to watch you two show off your affection in public.

If I don't get revenge for this, I'll write my name, Detective Conan, backwards.

Just wait, when I solve this case, I'll make you lose face in public.

From then on, the police will never trust you again.

"Hey, why haven't I seen Officer Sato?"

Somewhere in the banquet hall, Officer Takagi was scratching his head and looking around.

"Sato? She's already here, but she seems to have an upset stomach and went to the restroom. I don't know if she can hold on until the banquet ends." Yumi said worriedly.

Not far away, Kyosuke Kazato narrowed his eyes.

So that's how it is; I thought those arrangements were for nothing.

But listening to this, it's possible Officer Sato might leave soon, so it's better to strike early.

He took out his mobile phone and entered a number.

"It's time to start."

Akaso Kaze was watching him with his Space Eye.

"Brother Akaso, I think you, as an Onmyoji, must be a fraud. I admit your reasoning ability is strong, but as for you being able to predict or divine things, I don't believe it at all."

Conan was still rambling on beside him.