Oritis in the world of Detective Conan

Chapter 145: The Dark Pursuer (Part 3)

At the police headquarters, Maori Kogoro complained, "I made an exception this time and brought you here. Just wait patiently."

Conan nodded in agreement, while Ran adjusted Maori Kogoro's tie. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Conan secretly put the bug into Maori Kogoro's pocket.

At this time, the office door opened and Officer Takagi and Officer Sato walked out.

"Mr. Mori!"

"It's really hard to come here so early in the morning."

Maori Kogoro took the opportunity to talk about this case: "I heard that this is a large-scale serial murder case."

"Yes, we found a mahjong tile and a very strange mask at the murder scene at the Odawara City toll booth the day before yesterday."

"Other cases where mahjong tiles and special items were left at the scene have occurred in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Nagano, and other places. So far, there have been five such cases."

"Is that so?" Kogoro Mouri lowered his head in thought.

"Anyway, there will be more detailed instructions in the meeting."

The sound of the crutch hitting the ground attracted the attention of several people, and a very recognizable and familiar face appeared in front of Conan.

Even Xiaolan recalled the serious lady: "Ms. Cogan?"

The recorder glanced at Xiaolan curiously: "Does this lady know me? I think this is the first time we meet."

Xiaolan quickly waved her hands: "Ah, no, I actually saw it in a game called 'Cocoon' before."

Officer Sato introduced the recorder to the others: "This is Ms. Kegan Nicholas Keough, an absolutely fair and impartial judge. She is here to help us record our conclusions in this case."

The recorder's serious face and powerful aura made Maori Kogoro a little nervous. He greeted the recorder politely: "Hello, I am Maori Kogoro, the detective who was invited to help solve the case."

The recorder nodded and said, "Hello, Mr. Maori, the meeting is about to begin. We can go into the conference room and make some preparations."

Conan was extremely nervous. He was sure that the recorder was also a member of Oritis, but he was not sure whether they were involved in this case, so now he could only hope that the eavesdropping device could provide some additional information.

In the conference room, a group of police officers were discussing these cases. Officer Shigego Yokomizo from Kanagawa, Officer Sango Yokomizo from Shizuoka, Officer Ayami Ogino from Saitama, Officer Kansuke Yamato from Nagano, and even Officer Sou Yamamura from Gunma were there.

Maori Kogoro complained directly: "Why is it that even a crazy police officer like you is here? I don't remember any case happening in Gunma."

Yamato Gansuke explained: "Because there is a case that happened at the border of Nagano Prefecture and Gunma Prefecture."

Yamamura So added, "The body below the knees was found right here in Gunma Prefecture."

Shancun Cao proudly showed them his certificate of promotion to police captain: "Thanks to you, I have been promoted to police captain."

Even Maori Kogoro couldn't hold back at this scene, and Conan, who was eavesdropping remotely, also showed a half-moon eye: "Is the Gunma Prefectural Police okay now..."

The police also talked about Conan, saying that as long as Conan was present, all cases would be solved. Just when Conan was nervous, Inspector Megure came over with Officer Shiratori and Prosecutor Matsumoto Kiyonaga.

"Can we start the meeting now?"

Everyone hurried back to their seats, and the Metropolitan Police Department inspector, Matsumoto Kiyonaga, gave the unusual-looking recorder a subtle glance. The recorder paid no attention to his gaze; after all, her appearance was indeed unique, and she was used to such looks. But no one could question the fairness of her records.

Officer Shiratori explained the details of the case at the front of the stage: "These six cases don't have much in common, except for the mahjong tiles left at the scene. The victims' methods of death are all different, but the killer always seems to leave some strange objects at the scene."

"In addition, these victims were first stunned by stun guns and then taken to a specific location by the murderer and killed. This is a major suspicious point in this case."

"The mahjong tiles found at the scene had red circles painted on them and English letters written on the back. I will also write down the corresponding items left at the scene."

Then Officer Shiratori wrote down on the whiteboard behind him what items were found around the victims.

"The first victim was killed by being hit on the head with a blunt object. A Greek fountain pen was placed next to him."

"The second victim was strangled to death with a hemp rope. Next to him was a copy of Theogony."

"The third victim, after an autopsy, was confirmed to have died from a special toxin extract. There was a bouquet of flowers placed next to him, but there was no trace of the poison on the flowers."

"The fourth victim was strangled to death by a lyre string. A string from the lyre placed next to him was the murder weapon."

"The fifth victim was beaten all over with blunt objects and eventually died of internal bleeding. A mask was found next to him."

"Then there was the sixth victim, who died in a car accident because the brake pads were tampered with. There was also a mask next to him."

[Forward: This is so complicated. Who among you has tampered with this case?]

[Photographer: It was me. I provided that particular poison to the murderer.]

[Novelist: And I, I left clues based on the symbolic objects of the Nine Muses.]

[Mercenary: You two are awesome, you can actually play like this.]

[Adventurer: Hey, nine muses, that means there will be nine victims. Are you planning to take the murderer away with the ninth one?]

[Prophet: After all, the murderer's original plan was to commit crimes according to the Big Dipper and the North Star. This is the surface case, and the Nine Muses and the special poison are the inner case of Oritis to attract Conan's attention.]

[Ms. Farrow: Poor Conan is at the mercy of the evil Orpheus.]

[Composer: Sorry, that's a little funny.]

[Priest: So this time, will Eli be the "An" to retrieve the list of the organization's undercover agents from Ireland?]

[Magician: It would be a waste if I didn't take it. This is a great opportunity to dampen the Black Organization's spirit.]

[Acrobat: What are you going to do if Gin uses his helicopter to strafe Tokyo Tower?]

[Knight: Their sunset-red spear skills are not as good as Mr. Jack's mist blade and Mr. Antonio's infinite movement.]

[Jack: When will the cyberbullying stop?]

[Perfumer: It's such a shame for Ireland, a loyal and good member who worked diligently for the organization. But because Pisco was killed by Gin, he sought revenge, only to be outmaneuvered by Gin.]

[Ms. Farrow: I didn't expect him to be so loyal and righteous. If I had known that, I wouldn't have knocked Pisco unconscious in the basement.]

[Fire Investigator: It's all over now. There's no point regretting it now. It seems like Ireland can't stay.]

[Gravekeeper: Indeed, if he knew the full story, he would probably consider you, Evelyn, an enemy as well.]

[Prophet: Then we can only strike first, but killing with a borrowed knife might be more effective.]

"All the victims had items missing from their bodies, presumably taken by the murderer. A detailed list has been distributed."

Inspector Megure sat at the front seat and thought, "Sure enough, the key lies in the meaning of these messages."

Officer Shiratori added: "In addition, the sixth victim, Ryuzaki, also left a message, which is the death message of 'Tanabe, Kyo'."

Officer Yokomizo, who was sitting at his desk, looked at the information and said, "Ryuzaki's brake pads were damaged at the service area. He must have seen the murderer there."