Chapter 45: Where is the Soul?

Watching Akaso Kaze’s back, Kamijo Hideko’s eyes sparkled.

"Worthy of being an Onmyoji, firm-willed and highly skilled; my intentions and methods were all easily calculated by you."

"But this way, my interest is even stronger."

Kamijo Hideko stuck out her small red tongue and licked her lips.

"I will definitely reach my goal, little handsome, wait for me."

In the distance, Akaso Kaze’s mouth curled slightly as he withdrew his Space Eye.

Seen enough, time to go find Ran.

It’s the tourist season, so there are many people in the hotel.

The facilities here are very complete, and there’s even a swimming pool.

Unfortunately, after the incident in the sea this morning, Ran wouldn't swim with Akaso Kaze no matter what.

The two strolled for a while and came to the observation deck on the roof.

They happened to see a familiar figure.

"Maeda-san, you’re here too."

Akaso Kaze greeted him.

"So it’s Akaso-san and Mouri-san; you two really are a perfect match."

Ran blushed, but after being with Akaso Kaze, she was often complimented, so she had gradually gotten used to it.

"Where is Akiko-san?" she asked curiously.

"Her? She’s just jealous. Just now at the outdoor restaurant, because I looked at Ms. Hideko twice, she’s giving me the cold shoulder."

Maeda Satoshi scratched the back of his head in a silly way.

He looked at his watch.

"It’s about time; Akiko’s anger should have subsided, I should be able to go back."

He said goodbye to the two and walked toward the elevator with his hands in his pockets.

With no acquaintances around, Akaso Kaze hugged Ran.

Ran moved half-heartedly, but didn't break free, so she comfortably enjoyed it.

The two looked at the night sky, dotted with stars, and felt their hearts open up.

"What a beautiful starry sky!" Ran exclaimed.

"Even the most beautiful night sky cannot compare to half of you," Akaso Kaze whispered in her ear.

Ran’s heart was melting.

She slowly softened into Akaso Kaze’s arms.

Akaso Kaze turned her body around, held her delicate little face, and kissed her without caring about anyone else.

I don't know how much time passed before the noisy sounds around them woke the two from their intoxication.

"What? Someone fell from upstairs?"

"Yeah, the whole person was pierced by the bronze statue in the third-floor outdoor restaurant; the blood was flowing everywhere, it was too terrifying."

"It seems something happened; let’s go down and find Dad and Conan," Ran said worriedly.

"Alright."

Although he knew it had nothing to do with them, Akaso Kaze didn't want Ran to worry.

The two held hands and walked toward the elevator.

"Huh, Akaso-san, look, is that Ebara-san?"

The two arrived at the first-floor outdoor restaurant and happened to see Conan lifting the mask of the deceased.

Sure enough, the person who died was Ebara Tokio.

Akaso Kaze used his Space Eye to look around, and couldn't help but frown slightly.

Strange, the soul was not on the statue with the spear tip pointing upward.

This was somewhat unexpected.

He had originally planned to wait until the case was closed and take the whole statue away in the name of exorcising spirits.

Presumably, the hotel would be very welcoming; not only would Akaso Kaze not have to spend money, but they might even give him a sum.

Who knew the soul wouldn't be on it.

This was a bit strange.

Could it be on Sayama Akiko’s head?

That would be a bit troublesome.

The police probably wouldn't allow him to cut a lock of hair from the murderer.

Akaso Kaze didn't pay much attention to it.

It was just a soul; whether he had it or not didn't make much difference.

Following the god of death, Conan, would he be short of one or two souls?

"Lord Akaso!"

A coral-headed man suddenly appeared in front of Akaso Kaze.

"Have you forgotten me? I’m Yokomizo; we met in Saitama Prefecture, and I was just transferred to the Shizuoka Prefectural Police Department last month."

"Oh, so it’s Officer Yokomizo."

Akaso Kaze was quite puzzled.

Last time, this officer wasn't anything special toward him; why was he so enthusiastic now?

Officer Yokomizo was very excited.

After going back last time, the more he interrogated the criminal, the stranger he felt.

He always felt that from a certain moment, the criminal suddenly became full of holes. ===== CHAPTER 123 =====

I keep feeling that from a certain moment on, the criminal suddenly became full of holes.

It was clearly a perfect plan that had been premeditated for a year, but it collapsed in an instant.

It made the murderer himself collapse.

He kept saying he shouldn't have provoked the Onmyoji.

Officer Yokomizo specifically checked Akaso Kaze’s information for this reason.

Checking it was shocking; it was simply divine.

The Onmyoji stuff was one thing, and it had nothing to do with the police.

The problem was that the murder cases solved because of him actually numbered seven or eight.

Every time he was present at a case, no criminal had ever escaped.

With such results, he couldn't help but believe it.

This Onmyoji definitely has great abilities.

"Lord Akaso, do you think this case is a suicide or an accident? Or is it..."

Officer Yokomizo looked at Akaso Kaze with expectant eyes.

Akaso Kaze glanced at him and smiled without saying a word.

This officer, I am an Onmyoji with a commission of 20 million.

Is it okay for you to ask so directly? ===== CHAPTER 124 =====

Officer Yokomizo immediately understood: "I understand, Lord Akaso is training my abilities, and will definitely point out the mystery at the end."

"Don't worry, I will investigate the case seriously, collect evidence, and definitely ask for your guidance once I have results."

After Officer Yokomizo finished speaking, he left excitedly.

Leaving only a confused Akaso Kaze.

Is this officer crazy? When did I say I would guide you?

Mouri Kogoro and Conan ran around excitedly.

Although they didn't find out who the Night Baron was in advance, a murder case involving human life was an even better opportunity to prove their strength.

Everyone was questioned.

Even Akaso Kaze and Ran were no exception.

Of course, Officer Yokomizo’s attitude was completely different.

After the questioning, the two were about to return to their rooms when Sayama Akiko followed them.

"Annoying, I was watching TV in my room alone, who can prove it?"

"There are plenty of people with more suspicion than me; why do you think I’m the murderer?"

Even in the elevator, Akiko was still complaining.

Akaso Kaze was very puzzled.

Who is she saying this to?

I’ve known about your conspiracy for a long time.

If you didn't kill him, then who did?

He used his Space Eye to look up and down.

He couldn't help but be slightly startled.

It’s too strange.

Ebara Tokio’s soul was not on Akiko.

It wasn't inside or outside.

Akaso Kaze frowned and pondered.

According to his experience, the soul of the deceased will firmly grasp the thing they cared about most before death.

For example, the murder weapon, or the murderer.

Could it be that Ebara Tokio was killed by Akiko with another weapon, and then dressed in the Night Baron’s clothes and thrown down?

That shouldn't be right; this is a bit different from the original manga.

And if there were other weapons, the forensic examiner couldn't have missed them.

But during the questioning just now, Officer Yokomizo didn't ask about this aspect at all.

It’s too weird.

It seems something unexpected has happened.

Just as Akaso Kaze was thinking, the elevator door suddenly opened.

A person dressed as the Night Baron appeared at the door.

Ran and Akiko were both startled.

Ran is very strange; sometimes her magic resistance is very low, and sometimes it is very high.

Now is exactly the time when her magic resistance is high.

She kicked her slender white leg toward the Night Baron’s head.

And Akiko screamed and threw herself into Akaso Kaze’s arms.

Seeing this scene, the Night Baron was clearly stunned for a moment.

Bang.

Ran’s kick hit his head squarely.

His hat was almost kicked off.

The Night Baron hurriedly protected his hat and took a step back.

But the eyes inside the mask stared angrily at Akaso Kaze.

Akaso Kaze’s mouth curled slightly.

Maeda Satoshi, oh Maeda Satoshi, you are really too careless.

You actually lost focus in front of the violent Ran; aren't you afraid of being beaten to death?

Since that’s the case, don't blame me for helping my girlfriend.

He raised his big hand and placed it very obviously behind Akiko.

Maeda Satoshi, wearing the mask, instantly widened his eyes.

"Damn it, he actually dared to touch my fiancée!"

"Akiko, why didn't you dodge, and why are you burying yourself in his arms!"

"Could it be that what you said earlier about me not being as good as him is all true?"

Bang.

While distracted, his face was hit by another kick from Ran.

A stream of nosebleed flowed out.

This was still because he subconsciously dissipated the force both times; if it were an ordinary person, they would have been kicked unconscious long ago.

"Huh?" Ran felt something was wrong.

This person in disguise is definitely an expert.

Although she didn't know why he was distracted, looking at his reflexive movements, she knew his kung fu was definitely not below her own.

Watching Akaso Kaze’s hand sliding continuously on Akiko, Maeda Satoshi was burning with anger.

"Jerk, if you dare to touch my girlfriend, don't blame me for being ruthless."

He suddenly took a step back and gathered all his strength.

He wanted to knock Mouri Ran down with one blow and then teach this guy a lesson.

Mouri Ran was taken aback.

She could feel that the other party was gathering strength.

After the strength gathering was complete, it would be a violent blow.

With her rich experience, she knew that such a blow was definitely not something she could block.

Whoosh.

At the critical moment, a golden light flashed past her face.

A few strands of hair were moved by the wind, but not a single one was hurt.

A muffled grunt suddenly came from the opposite side. ===== CHAPTER 125 =====