[{"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-48":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},2188535,3760,"Chapter 48: How Exactly Did He Die?","conan-the-mage-who-will-break-the-world-chapter-48",48,"\u003Cp>\"In fact, it wasn't Akiko who called Ebara Tokio to her room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was Ebara Tokio who came to the door himself, saying he was the Night Baron.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akaso Kaze said, giving Akiko a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he gave a few instructions using sound transmission magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that’s the case, why didn't Akiko-san explain it to the police?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conan asked in Mouri Kogoro’s voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiko stammered: \"Yes, sorry, it’s exactly as Lord Akaso said.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After Maeda left, Ebara Tokio came to knock on the door wearing the Night Baron’s clothes, saying he was the Night Baron and wanted to give me the virus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was greedy for a moment, so I opened the door for him, who knew, he, he actually started touching me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I managed to escape with difficulty and went out to find Maeda Satoshi, who knew that when I came downstairs, I saw Ebara Tokio fall and die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was afraid Maeda would misunderstand, and I was afraid I couldn't explain it clearly and would be mistaken for the murderer, so I fled back to the room. Later, when the police asked, I hid the truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conan frowned and thought for a while: \"This is just your one-sided story, and it cannot clear your suspicion of murder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"For instance, the way you habitually tie your necktie, the wig Maeda Satoshi found in your luggage, and even the phone calls made from your room—none of these can be explained away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furthermore, what was Egara Tokio's motive for doing such a thing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it were just for you... why didn't he leave after you escaped? Why crawl out the window instead? It doesn't make sense...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conan thought to himself, his mind replaying the suspicions he had just voiced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Egara Tokio had done that, why would he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were for the virus, what was the point of crawling out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The virus wasn't outside the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, it can be explained.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akaso Kaze said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything is because of his identity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Egara Tokio belonged to a secret organization: the Black Organization.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? The Black Organization!\" Conan's eyes widened instantly, revealing a look of shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right, Egara Tokio was a member of the Black Organization.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And his goal in joining the tour group was the Baron of Darkness virus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said this, Akaso Kaze looked toward another person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Konno Shiro, am I right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konno Shiro also revealed a look of terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, what do you mean? I don't understand...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, no one interrupted Akaso Kaze's deduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Conan stared with wide eyes, ears pricked to listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone's attention was completely captured by Akaso Kaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the gaze of the crowd, the figure of this Onmyoji seemed to grow, forcing people to look up at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Konno Shiro, if my information is correct, you were fired from the bank because you tampered with the bank's internal computers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the Black Organization was using that bank to launder money at the time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Following their habits, they would have planted the Baron of Darkness virus in advance to clear all traces after the money laundering was complete.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lucky or unlucky for you, you discovered that virus and secretly copied it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that virus was kept by you on your computer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You always wanted to sell the virus, but you were afraid of attracting the attention of the men in black, so when you saw this tour group called the Izu Mystery Tour, you knew your chance had come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You took the opportunity to contact the well-known hacker Egara Tokio, wanting to sell him the virus during the trip.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfortunately, you miscalculated one thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is, Egara Tokio was a member of the Black Organization to begin with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You walked right into their trap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fortunately for you, you were cautious; you never revealed your identity and insisted on an online transaction without meeting in person, and the time for that transaction was last night when the incident occurred.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So Egara Tokio had no choice but to test everyone one by one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He first wore the Baron of Darkness costume to test Miss Akiko, and after scaring her away, he checked all the electronic equipment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After confirming it wasn't Miss Akiko, he crawled out the window, intending to go to the room of Konno Shiro, who was staying right above her...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not right,\" Conan raised an objection. \"Why didn't Egara Tokio just knock on the door and enter like he did before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akaso Kaze smiled. \"In fact, as early as when the tour group first met, he had already confirmed the identity of his target. He chose to crawl up from Akiko's room instead of knocking on the door for one reason only...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that is to kill the witness!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konno Shiro slumped to the floor, his face turning deathly pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conan, hiding behind Mouri Kogoro, nodded silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was indeed the style of the Black Organization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To commit murder and escape punishment, one naturally needs an alibi, and Miss Akiko was Egara Tokio's alibi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that's the case, then how did he die?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Conan's question, Akaso Kaze couldn't help but show a strange expression on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He slipped and fell to his death by accident.\" ===== CHAPTER 131 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As Akaso Kaze spoke, he found it quite amusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This really... I can't be blamed for this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's impossible, right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he wasn't sure, wouldn't that be suicide?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, who has ever seen someone try to commit murder only to fall to their own death?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have!\" Officer Yokomizo suddenly spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Akaso Kaze, hesitated for a moment, then bowed and said, \"Lord Akaso, may I say a few words on your behalf?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\" Akaso Kaze nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was quite puzzled, wondering what this officer wanted to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Onmyoji lord possesses extraordinary magic power; wherever he is, all criminals will commit low-level mistakes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not long ago, I encountered such a case in Saitama Prefecture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It happened like this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because of Lord Akaso's appearance, the criminal's year-long premeditated plan collapsed instantly, all the evidence appeared one by one, and the criminal had no choice but to confess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He said at the time that his biggest regret was not believing the words of the Onmyoji lord; he was filled with remorse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a boom, the surrounding crowd erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, that's amazing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's simply the nemesis of evil, a messenger of justice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So handsome, so cool, a powerful Onmyoji who leaves no place for darkness to hide!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ran, who was nearby, suddenly cried out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the tour group met this afternoon, Egara Tokio and Mr. Maeda had a conflict. Mr. Maeda, who is a karate champion, threw a punch, but Egara Tokio dodged it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the time, I thought Mr. Maeda had pulled his punch, but looking at it now, that Egara Tokio must have been very skilled too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maeda Satoshi thought for a moment, his face darkening as he nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't hold back in my rage at the time. That Egara Tokio was no weakling; even if he lacked strength, his agility must have been very high.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Akaso Kaze, but there was one thing he didn't dare say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to this Onmyoji, Egara Tokio was far inferior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thought suddenly popped into his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could Egara Tokio have been killed by Akaso Kaze?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his eerie methods, he could certainly do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be truly invisible and untraceable, a brilliant method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what would his motive be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at his fiancée, whose eyes were shining beside him, Maeda Satoshi couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the elevator, Akaso Kaze and Akiko were so intimate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Egara Tokio went to harass Akiko.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, he died...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is truly terrifying to think about!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, I'm Akiko's fiancé.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn't that make me a hundred times more dangerous than Egara Tokio?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akaso Kaze was left completely confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is all this about? ===== CHAPTER 132 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1333,"2026-06-17T04:04:54.382Z","2026-06-17T04:20:21.120Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","31ca1d21ce3c774860fcf41016fa6ba01f8fc17898780d9a523bbb8a1c1fc12b","conan-the-mage-who-will-break-the-world-chapter-49","conan-the-mage-who-will-break-the-world-chapter-47",403,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fconan-the-mage-who-will-break-the-world-cover.jpg"]