[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-conan-science-my-magic-will-break-this-world":3,"chapter-conan-science-my-magic-will-break-this-world-conan-the-mage-who-will-break-the-world-chapter-45":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Conan: The Mage Who Will Break the World",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2188532,3760,"Chapter 45: Where is the Soul?","conan-the-mage-who-will-break-the-world-chapter-45",45,"\u003Cp>Watching Akaso Kaze’s back, Kamijo Hideko’s eyes sparkled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Worthy of being an Onmyoji, firm-willed and highly skilled; my intentions and methods were all easily calculated by you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this way, my interest is even stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamijo Hideko stuck out her small red tongue and licked her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will definitely reach my goal, little handsome, wait for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, Akaso Kaze’s mouth curled slightly as he withdrew his Space Eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seen enough, time to go find Ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s the tourist season, so there are many people in the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The facilities here are very complete, and there’s even a swimming pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, after the incident in the sea this morning, Ran wouldn't swim with Akaso Kaze no matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two strolled for a while and came to the observation deck on the roof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They happened to see a familiar figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maeda-san, you’re here too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akaso Kaze greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it’s Akaso-san and Mouri-san; you two really are a perfect match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ran blushed, but after being with Akaso Kaze, she was often complimented, so she had gradually gotten used to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is Akiko-san?\" she asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maeda Satoshi scratched the back of his head in a silly way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at his watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s about time; Akiko’s anger should have subsided, I should be able to go back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said goodbye to the two and walked toward the elevator with his hands in his pockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no acquaintances around, Akaso Kaze hugged Ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ran moved half-heartedly, but didn't break free, so she comfortably enjoyed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two looked at the night sky, dotted with stars, and felt their hearts open up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a beautiful starry sky!\" Ran exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even the most beautiful night sky cannot compare to half of you,\" Akaso Kaze whispered in her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ran’s heart was melting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly softened into Akaso Kaze’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akaso Kaze turned her body around, held her delicate little face, and kissed her without caring about anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know how much time passed before the noisy sounds around them woke the two from their intoxication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? Someone fell from upstairs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems something happened; let’s go down and find Dad and Conan,\" Ran said worriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he knew it had nothing to do with them, Akaso Kaze didn't want Ran to worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two held hands and walked toward the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh, Akaso-san, look, is that Ebara-san?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two arrived at the first-floor outdoor restaurant and happened to see Conan lifting the mask of the deceased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, the person who died was Ebara Tokio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akaso Kaze used his Space Eye to look around, and couldn't help but frown slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strange, the soul was not on the statue with the spear tip pointing upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was somewhat unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally planned to wait until the case was closed and take the whole statue away in the name of exorcising spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew the soul wouldn't be on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a bit strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be on Sayama Akiko’s head?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be a bit troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The police probably wouldn't allow him to cut a lock of hair from the murderer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akaso Kaze didn't pay much attention to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just a soul; whether he had it or not didn't make much difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the god of death, Conan, would he be short of one or two souls?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Akaso!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A coral-headed man suddenly appeared in front of Akaso Kaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, so it’s Officer Yokomizo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akaso Kaze was quite puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time, this officer wasn't anything special toward him; why was he so enthusiastic now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officer Yokomizo was very excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After going back last time, the more he interrogated the criminal, the stranger he felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always felt that from a certain moment, the criminal suddenly became full of holes. ===== CHAPTER 123 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I keep feeling that from a certain moment on, the criminal suddenly became full of holes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was clearly a perfect plan that had been premeditated for a year, but it collapsed in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made the murderer himself collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kept saying he shouldn't have provoked the Onmyoji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officer Yokomizo specifically checked Akaso Kaze’s information for this reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Checking it was shocking; it was simply divine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Onmyoji stuff was one thing, and it had nothing to do with the police.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was that the murder cases solved because of him actually numbered seven or eight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time he was present at a case, no criminal had ever escaped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such results, he couldn't help but believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Onmyoji definitely has great abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Akaso, do you think this case is a suicide or an accident? Or is it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officer Yokomizo looked at Akaso Kaze with expectant eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akaso Kaze glanced at him and smiled without saying a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This officer, I am an Onmyoji with a commission of 20 million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it okay for you to ask so directly? ===== CHAPTER 124 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Officer Yokomizo immediately understood: \"I understand, Lord Akaso is training my abilities, and will definitely point out the mystery at the end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, I will investigate the case seriously, collect evidence, and definitely ask for your guidance once I have results.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Officer Yokomizo finished speaking, he left excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving only a confused Akaso Kaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this officer crazy? When did I say I would guide you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Kogoro and Conan ran around excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Akaso Kaze and Ran were no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Officer Yokomizo’s attitude was completely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the questioning, the two were about to return to their rooms when Sayama Akiko followed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Annoying, I was watching TV in my room alone, who can prove it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are plenty of people with more suspicion than me; why do you think I’m the murderer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the elevator, Akiko was still complaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akaso Kaze was very puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who is she saying this to?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve known about your conspiracy for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you didn't kill him, then who did?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He used his Space Eye to look up and down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but be slightly startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s too strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ebara Tokio’s soul was not on Akiko.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't inside or outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akaso Kaze frowned and pondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to his experience, the soul of the deceased will firmly grasp the thing they cared about most before death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the murder weapon, or the murderer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That shouldn't be right; this is a bit different from the original manga.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if there were other weapons, the forensic examiner couldn't have missed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But during the questioning just now, Officer Yokomizo didn't ask about this aspect at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s too weird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems something unexpected has happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Akaso Kaze was thinking, the elevator door suddenly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A person dressed as the Night Baron appeared at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ran and Akiko were both startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ran is very strange; sometimes her magic resistance is very low, and sometimes it is very high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now is exactly the time when her magic resistance is high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kicked her slender white leg toward the Night Baron’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Akiko screamed and threw herself into Akaso Kaze’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, the Night Baron was clearly stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ran’s kick hit his head squarely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hat was almost kicked off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Night Baron hurriedly protected his hat and took a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the eyes inside the mask stared angrily at Akaso Kaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akaso Kaze’s mouth curled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maeda Satoshi, oh Maeda Satoshi, you are really too careless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You actually lost focus in front of the violent Ran; aren't you afraid of being beaten to death?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since that’s the case, don't blame me for helping my girlfriend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his big hand and placed it very obviously behind Akiko.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maeda Satoshi, wearing the mask, instantly widened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, he actually dared to touch my fiancée!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Akiko, why didn't you dodge, and why are you burying yourself in his arms!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that what you said earlier about me not being as good as him is all true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While distracted, his face was hit by another kick from Ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stream of nosebleed flowed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Ran felt something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person in disguise is definitely an expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Akaso Kaze’s hand sliding continuously on Akiko, Maeda Satoshi was burning with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jerk, if you dare to touch my girlfriend, don't blame me for being ruthless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly took a step back and gathered all his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to knock Mouri Ran down with one blow and then teach this guy a lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouri Ran was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could feel that the other party was gathering strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the strength gathering was complete, it would be a violent blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her rich experience, she knew that such a blow was definitely not something she could block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the critical moment, a golden light flashed past her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few strands of hair were moved by the wind, but not a single one was hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A muffled grunt suddenly came from the opposite side. ===== CHAPTER 125 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1722,"2026-06-17T04:04:54.382Z","2026-06-17T04:20:21.120Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","b4d7f535402c9d55b3a0a086bd7863f86bd09b2b23872d70aa6fe587a475bb31","conan-the-mage-who-will-break-the-world-chapter-46","conan-the-mage-who-will-break-the-world-chapter-44",403,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fconan-the-mage-who-will-break-the-world-cover.jpg"]