Oritis in the world of Detective Conan

Chapter 150: The Dark Pursuer (Part 8)

Conan sat at the door of a shrine and pondered: "There are nine guests staying overnight on the sixth floor of the hotel, which matches the number of the nine muses, but Nanako is dead, and the only one left alive is Mizutani Kosuke."

When Conan saw the spoon used for washing hands in the shrine, he suddenly realized it. He immediately called to inform Dr. Agasa of his discovery: "The seven crime scenes represent the positions of the North Star and the six stars in the Big Dipper, and the items left by the victims are symbols of the Muses."

Upon hearing this, Huiyuan immediately looked up information and compared the picture of the Big Dipper with the crime scene. Sure enough, they were exactly the same: "This criminal is really very methodical."

Conan smiled confidently. "Those English letters are actually capital Greek letters representing each star."

Then Huibara found the location of the last spot, which was near Shiba Park. "This is the last location. So, have you solved the code of the nine Muses? The symbols of two goddesses have not appeared yet."

Conan scratched his head. "Perhaps Oritis's people have other intentions."

Huiyuan shrugged and didn't intend to ask any more questions.

In the Beika Forest, the three little ones came here because they were curious about the message "HELP" that Dr. Agasa said.

Mitsuhiko held the cage containing the two rhinoceros beetles, the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, and said, "If someone really sent out this distress signal as the doctor said, then that person is probably near that big oak tree."

Ayumi and Genta also echoed: "The Junior Detective Team, let's go!"

Through multi-faceted investigations, the police discovered the truth behind the fire and launched a new round of searches.

Conan called Mizutani Kosuke's neighbor and learned that Mizutani Kosuke and Motokami Nanako loved stargazing very much, and the Big Dipper was their favorite star.

Conan thought of the best place for stargazing nearby, which was the Tokyo Tower, and immediately rushed there on his scooter.

At this time, Sonoko, who was watching the live broadcast of the Qixi Festival program at home, happened to see Conan's small figure running in with a scooter.

It was already night, and the three little ones walked in the Beika Forest for a long time but couldn't find the big oak tree. Mitsuhiko recalled the instructions of the entomologist.

"Oh, right, we can use rhinoceros beetles to lead the way. Aunt Merry said the scent of tree sap will attract rhinoceros beetles!"

"Yes!"

After saying that, Mitsuhiko grabbed a rhinoceros beetle from the small cage and released it, and then the three of them ran towards the direction the rhinoceros beetle was flying.

On the big oak tree, there was also a rhinoceros beetle with tape on it.

Mitsuhiko noticed a light on in the dilapidated hut next to the big oak tree: "The person who asked for help from the outside world must be in there."

Yuan Tai was a little worried: "Indeed, but do you feel that the atmosphere around here is very weird?"

Ayumi: "It seems like a ghost might appear at any moment."

"Please don't talk nonsense."

At this moment, there was a noise behind the three of them. The three little ones were startled. When they came to their senses, they found that it was Haibara and Dr. Agasa who came to look for them.

Maori Kogoro and Officer Yamamura were looking at the stars in the night sky in the woods of Gunma Prefecture. Officer Yamamura pointed out the names of the stars to Maori Kogoro with great interest: "That one is the North Star, and those are the Big Dipper."

Kogoro Mouri suddenly came to his senses and realized that these were the images of the crime scenes. He immediately called Inspector Megure, who immediately ordered everyone to go to Shiba Park and stand by.

Just as the police car was dispatched, Officers Takagi and Sato received a report from Dr. Agasa. After weighing the pros and cons, Officer Sato made a quick decision to go to Beika Forest. Their actions surprised the other officers, but they still went to Shiba Park as planned.

At the Maori Detective Agency, Ran received a call from Sonoko and learned that Conan was now at the Toudou Tower. Since Conan's phone was turned off, Ran, worried about Conan's safety, decided to go and see what happened in person.

At the Touto Tower, tourists left one after another. On the observation deck at the top of the tower, only Kosuke Mizutani was there, admiring the night view outside.

"It's cloudy today so you can't see it." Conan walked up to Mizutani Kosuke. "Mr. Mizutani and Ms. Nanako, their favorite stars are the North Star and the Big Dipper."

"Little brother?" Mizutani Kosuke was surprised why such a little kid came to him.

In Shiba Park, the searching police officers learned from the staff that Mizutani Kosuke was on the observation deck of the Touto Tower, so a group of them rushed to the tower.

Ireland, disguised as Manager Matsumoto, gave orders to the police to split up and defeat them, allowing him to head to the observation deck alone.

On the observation deck, Conan told Mizutani Kousuke what he wanted to do next: "Mr. Mizutani, after drinking this wine, you plan to die, right? 'There are eight unforgivable people, and there is only one left', and that remaining person is you, right?"

"I think I can understand how shocked and angry you were when you learned the cause of Miss Nanako's death. That's why you went to the hotel to find out the identities of those seven people, right?"

Mizutani Kosuke did not deny: "If I hadn't left that day, Nanako wouldn't have died. When I think about this, I can't forgive myself."

Conan wanted to persuade Mizutani Kosuke to give up the idea of ​​suicide, but he expressed his unwillingness to live in a world without Nanako.

"What's more, I will definitely be sentenced to death for killing seven people."

Conan retorted: "No, you didn't kill anyone. Someone told you that he would be responsible for killing those seven people, and you only need to commit suicide to take the blame, is that right?"

"You naturally wouldn't object because you feel guilty. But the person he truly hates is you, because it was you who stole his beloved sister."

"I'm right, Nanako's brother, Mr. Motokami Kazuki." Conan turned around and looked at the figure that walked out of the shadows.

The person who came was Motokami Kazuki: "Kid, how did you know it was me?"

"Because I just can't understand. If Mr. Mizutani is really the murderer, why would he choose to commit the crime in the corresponding position of the Big Dipper and the North Star? That would be tantamount to desecrating his favorite star."

"Furthermore, this comparison is extremely precise, and Mr. Mizutani even misplaced his own house number. Only someone like you, who knows the truth and is so meticulous, could have fabricated such a case."

Conan added: "Besides, there must be someone behind you who is giving you advice. The person behind you may not even want to let you go. There are nine Muses, and there are still two vacancies."

"They are Urania, who governs astronomy and astrology, and Polynya, who governs hymns and geometry. Their symbols are the celestial globe and the veil, which just happen to be you two!"

Hearing this, Mizutani Kosuke was shocked: "Is this true? Brother!"

Ben Shangheshu was a little annoyed: "Shut up, you are not qualified to call me brother."

"The woman named 'Fei' found me, made this suggestion to me, and also provided me with a special medicine. However, I don't trust her. I want to follow my own plan!"