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Hattori Heiji and Edogawa Conan faintly had a bad premonition, and that premonition drove the two of them to rush towards the location they deduced from the hint given by Edogawa Ranpo without delay.

Because I am not familiar with this mountain forest, it took a lot of effort to find the destination, but at least the search area was narrowed down to the river named Isumigawa near this Inoyama.

"I look at the stars in the gutter... I am in the corner of the well, and my heart is shining..." Edogawa Conan looked up at the dense tree canopy above, "Is there a place where you can see the sky? The trees here are really enough Lush, with no gaps at all."

"It's impossible to be in the river." Hattori Heiji said, "It's really a raging river, it's really a narrow and long river, so the current is relatively more turbulent...that's near this river in one of the wells?"

"I think it should be in the forest near the Insumi River... Wait! I know!" Edogawa Conan smiled, "Hatori, you know that there is a phenomenon in some specific tree species-canopy shyness, Japanese larch is a tree species with this phenomenon. It is distributed in the central part of Honshu and the Kanto region. It can be said that it is quite intuitive and simple to distinguish the area where it is located in a mountain forest with overgrown trees like Inoyama. Something happened."

Japanese larch likes fertile, moist, well-drained loam soil, shallow root system, and poor wind resistance... Based on these characteristics, Conan Edogawa and Heiji Hattori deduced the specific location near the Isumi River that met these characteristics, and then decisively ran over to confirm With his own thoughts and his ability to act, the police officers behind him almost couldn't catch up.

"Found it!" The overjoyed two detectives, one big and one small, looked at the scene in front of them, and the smiles on their faces froze as if frozen.

The warm light fell through the gaps between the tree crowns, scattered like a veil, and warmed the already cold corpses in the abandoned and dry ancient well, as if the man inside was just asleep, peacefully, But the extremely rare sunshine in this dim mountain forest could not warm the cold hearts of all the people present at this moment.

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"My husband and Mr. Naito used to be poor homeless people. My husband is today thanks to Mr. Naito."

Mr. Naito is the murderer who killed Mr. Yaguchi. It is hard to imagine what kind of relationship these two people had. Mr. and Mr. Yaguchi used to be best friends with no other heart.

As Mrs. Yaguchi spoke, she fell into memories. She remembered her husband's expression when he told her about the past, the calm and sad expression, as if he was waiting for something.

This house can be said to be the ideal of Naito and Yaguchi at the beginning. They used to be homeless wanderers, as if they were abandoned by the world. Even so, Yaguchi never gave up his ideal. Met with Naito.

Yaguchi still can't forget the first time he met Naito. That person must have experienced a terrible thing and fell to this point, as if he had completely given up his life and waited to die there.

Two completely different people met in the same misfortune, and then they became confidantes.

At that time, no restaurants or convenience stores would welcome them. It can be seen how bad their appearance and state were at that time, as if they were mentally ill from the walking dead.

Compared with Yaguchi, who can seize opportunities whenever he has an opportunity and is talented, Naito is just an extremely clumsy but very hardworking person. He is hard-working, born with great strength, and strives to find all the jobs around him that are willing to accept him. There are several jobs a day. With the help of Naito, Yaguchi can devote himself to studying hard.

Yaguchi once couldn't help saying that even without him, Naito could save his savings by working part-time to get out of the down-and-out situation, and he even dragged Naito down. Naito replied with a smile: Without Yaguchi, he would not be able to cheer up.

Perhaps because he didn't want to see a second self, the kind and honest Naito tried his best to help Yaguchi, and Yaguchi did not disappoint Naito's help and successfully created his own studio.

Yaguchi's studio grew bigger and bigger, and developed into the scale of the company. At the same time, it was difficult for the stupid and powerful Naito to understand Yaguchi's ideas. After both parties realized this, Naito left behind The next farewell letter disappeared.

Until one day, Naito, who became a fisherman, met Yaguchi in a shop. Yaguchi didn't seem to recognize him, and sneered drunkenly at the people around him who complimented him. The idiot who didn't want to leave, said that he really made a lot of money, unexpectedly met such an idiot, and I'm afraid he would never meet another idiot like that in his life.

"He said that on purpose. As you said, the guy who helped him achieve such results but didn't take any money is an out-and-out fool." Edogawa Ranbu took out a file bag, "This is his property distribution document prepared before his death."

This file bag was not opened by Edogawa Ranpo, but he knew what it would be when he found it.

"Where did you find out?!" Mrs. Yaguchi was very surprised. You must know that Edogawa Ranpo has been eating snacks in the Japanese room since he came in, and he hasn't even left their sight for 5 minutes.

"Do you still need to discover such an obvious place? Huh, forget it, you really need to spend some time looking through what you said." Ranpo Edogawa took a sip of the black tea made by Ms. Yaguchi, "You don't need to read the content I roughly guessed that about half of his assets belong to that guy named Naito, and the other half is for your family to live on."

Mrs. Yaguchi picked up the letter and burst into tears. She said several good things in a hurry, "Okay, okay, we will wait for half of the assets until Mr. Naito is released from prison..."

As his most trusted wife, she will naturally make her husband's decision. When Mr. Naito came to him, she realized that her seemingly ruthless husband was actually happy, so she also followed her The husband's heart gave the two people who had reunited after a long time a space to be alone.

And I'm afraid that when Naito took out the murder weapon, Yaguchi realized what the other party was going to do, but he didn't hide or run away, and he didn't even shout. Even at the last second, he expected and believed that his old friend could do it. Rein in the precipice - even if that person has a knife in his hand that can take his life instantly.

"No need, that guy is already dead." Edogawa Ranbu said indifferently, looking at the courtyard scenery that was a bit dazzlingly illuminated by the sun, as if he had already seen the sunlight falling from the gap in the tree canopy illuminated tragedy.

"It's suicide, it's regret, I don't know why my heart was eroded by the devil, but the murderer actually understands why I and Yaguchi gradually lost common topics, and after leaving, I tried hard when I was alone Learn."

But they only remembered the sentence that was the most unforgettable for them: in the corner of the well, the heart is bright.

At the beginning, this code was not intended to allow detectives and police to "search for corpses" in this way, but to sit with Yaguchi, enjoy the sunny scenery, and talk about their experiences in the past few years after their separation. There has been a world of difference between them.

It can only be said that this mountain, that river, and that forest can match the code. It can only be said that it is the arrangement of heaven and Naito's last persistence. He will definitely try his best to find a place that matches the code in the last time. Place.

Even though he was filled with unknowingly anger and murderous intent, Naito, who was pure and simple in heart, still remembered his original intention of racking his brains to write this code in his subconscious mind——

Let's bask in the sun, look at the scenery, and talk face to face together again.

After being separated for too long, Naito couldn't say such words to Yaguchi honestly, so he imitated the appearance of a literati, and hypocritically wrote down codes to hint at Yaguchi, who he thought was the smartest and most knowledgeable.

However, with just a cup of tea, Edogawa Ranpo has cleared up the past and psychology of both the deceased and the prisoner, and he is clear about it.

"Ms. Yaguchi, Miss Yaguchi." Edogawa Ranpo did not look at the mother and daughter, but said in a calm tone, "Think about yourself later."

For his own sake, this is nonsense that doesn't need to be said at all, but aware of Yaguchi's mother and daughter's look and mood, Edogawa Ranpo still mentioned something, although his tone did not feel consoling at all.

"Yes... Thank you very much for telling us this in advance." Yaguchi mother and daughter responded with crying voices. They adjusted their mood and followed Edogawa Ranpo's words to seriously consider what they should do in the future. Don't panic because of the collapse of the pillars, there are too many follow-up troubles for them to deal with.

Toyama Kazuha, who was sitting on the side eating wagashi, looked at Edogawa Ranbu, watching the emerald green eyes of this famous detective who always gave people a childish feeling, reflecting the world coldly and calmly.

In a daze, Toyama and Ye felt that the world in the detective's eyes was a transparent crystal product, fragile but beautiful, and suddenly understood why Hattori Heiji admired the detective so much.

"Why are you looking at Lord Ranpo like this?" The cute and arrogant detective who looked like a cat looked over, and said with a bit of teasing, "Do you want the contact information of Lord Ranpo?"

"Is it possible? The contact information of a famous detective!" Yuan Shan and Ye blinked and replied subconsciously.

The famous detective whose emerald green eyes widened suddenly seemed to be frozen, as if he was a little bit at a loss by Yuan Shan and Ye's straight ball. After a long while, he put on the expression of a mature adult, Slightly nodded, "Well... well, it's not impossible, after all, Lord Ranpo is a very reliable adult, and it's reasonable to want the contact information of Lord Ranpo."

"Yeah!" Yuan Shan and Ye cheered happily, which eased the depressing and sad atmosphere a lot.

"Don't bother Ranpo-sama with boring things." Edogawa Ranpo couldn't help but smile, and turned a blind eye to take out his phone.

"Ok, no problem!"

The cat-eyed young man sitting quietly beside Edogawa Ranpo couldn't help but smile a little.

All the problems they can solve have been solved, and the rest only needs to find the bodies of Naito and Yaguchi.

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The murderer was found, dead when he was found, he built a stepping step out of stones by the river, and hanged himself with a rope from Yaguchi's house, just a few steps away from his hanged body Far away, Mr. Yaguchi's dead body was placed in an abandoned ancient well aside.

The ancient well is not deep, probably because it was filled with soil for fear that someone might fall in, and a layer of pebbles was paved for aesthetics, and the mouth of the well is shallow.

The sun shone into the ancient well, and the killer died in the shadows.

He woke up after killing Yaguchi, and understood one thing.

——Wuyan, who took Yaguchi's life, and Yaguchi talked about the past together in the sunshine.

Returning dejectedly, Hattori Heiji and Edogawa Conan blamed themselves, if they were faster, maybe that person would not have died.

"An idiot is an idiot." Mr. Ranpo's words revealed his willfulness, "If a person thinks that death is a relief, then the world should not sigh for him, and feel sorry for the murderer. He is really an idiot .”

Hattori Heiji and Edogawa Conan did not expect to see Edogawa Ranpo who seemed to be here to greet them at the door.

"But……"

"This kind of thing was completely expected by Ranpo-sama." Edogawa Ranpo looked at the police officer who came behind to make the final confession, his expression remained unchanged, "Master Ranpo is leaving, it's too boring!" If Beta hadn't stopped him from eating a few more desserts, maybe he would be able to eat all the desserts.

Thinking to himself, Edogawa Ranbu glanced at the cat-eyed young man behind him, and got a gentle smile from him.

Standing beside Edogawa Ranpo, Toyama Kazuha smiled and waved to Hattori Heiji.

"Hey, hello! What's going on?!" Hattori Heiji hurried up, and then saw Mrs. Yaguchi and Miss Yaguchi standing in the courtyard. They were not surprised when they told the police officer, their eyes were red , but his expression was extraordinarily peaceful, and there was a firmness in his brows and eyes that he didn't have before.

"Mr. Ranpo reasoned it out a long time ago, and told Mrs. Yaguchi and Ms. Yaguchi what happened when you were looking for it so that they would be mentally prepared." Toyama and Ye told Hattori Heiji what they knew, and then couldn't help but sigh with emotion , "That's amazing, Mr. Ranpo! You are indeed known as the world's number one detective!"

Hattori Heiji felt that he was wrong.

Conan Edogawa also felt this way. As expected of Mr. Ranpo, he was able to analyze the psychology and actions of the deceased and the murderer from the clues and traces at the scene not long after he arrived!Even the code signal just now was just glanced at——

correct!They also wanted to ask Mr. Ranpo how he knew the correct content of the code.

Facing the sparkling eyes of one big and one small full of anticipation, Edogawa hugged his chest at random, and snorted: "Seeing that you are all quite pleasing to the eye and can understand Mr. Ranpo's words in the first place, I'm reluctant Let me explain to you—it's the book."

that book?Is there any other hints in that book that they missed?

"That book is translated from Chinese to English! That counterclockwise is pointing to this."

Since this book is about translating Chinese into English, counterclockwise means the reverse, translating English into Chinese.

Two high school student detectives suddenly realized that their knowledge reserves were far from enough!As expected of Mr. Ranpo!Can master such a complex language as Chinese!

The doubts in Hattori Heiji's heart were resolved, and his depressed mood became clearer. Then he came out of the emotion of the case just now, and smiled again, "I'll send Mr. Ranpo down the mountain!"

"Mr. Ranpo, can I have an autograph?" Edogawa Conan also adjusted his state, and asked impulsively.

"Gong--Conan, you actually ran away?! Mr. Ranpo! I want it too!"

Yuan Shan and Ye also realized that she already had Mr. Ranpo's contact information, but she didn't even remember to ask for an autograph, so she who had just become a fan of Mr. Ranpo hurriedly said, "I want it, I want it too!"

What they didn't expect was that there was a momentary blankness on Edogawa Ranpo's face, and those emerald green eyes, which were as beautiful and clear as a cat, also opened, as if he was surprised by something.

Didn't someone ask for an autograph like this...?Impossible, Mr. Ranpo can be the pinnacle of the detective world!Who doesn't love the cute and powerful Mr. Ranpo? !impossible!

"I have a pen here." The Maoyan youth smiled and took out the signature pen that he always carried with him from his pocket, obviously adapting to the scene in front of him.

The social status of the detective profession is very high, especially the detectives who specialize in solving crimes. In this world where there are frequent cases, various secret room murders, and serial murders occur one after another, they can help the police solve the case as quickly as possible and catch the murderer. Detective has become a very important profession.

As we all know, in the detective world, there are only Ranpo and twisted Ranpo.

"Hmph, this is not an accident, Master Ranpo." The world's number one detective raised the corners of his mouth, showing a somewhat arrogant expression, "It's just a little happy, the two seniors from Kansai and Kanto— "Detective Zhongsheng is actually a fan of Lord Ranpo.

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"

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The author has something to say:

【once】

Hattori Heiji: And leaf!you listen to me!Mr. Ranpo solved another case!It only took 5 minutes BALABALA...

Toyama and Ye Xinxin OS: Heiji, you idiot!What Tian Tian talked about was either the case or Mr. Ranpo, what kind of fairy is "Mr. Ranpo"!Really are--

Hattori Heiji: Kazuha?Are you listening to me?

【now】

Hattori Heiji: Kazuha, that, I mean, let's go to BALABALA together...

Toyama Kazuha: Mr. Ranpo is so handsome!Why is there such a perfect combination of cuteness and handsomeness, clumsiness and intelligence in the world!Like cats!so cute!

Hattori Heiji: (Pudouyan) Ah... well, yes, indeed, but Kazuha, are you listening to me?

Mr. Ranpo’s real thoughts changed when he was asked to sign his autograph: I was actually asked for his autograph by Hattori Heiji and Kudo Shinichi → Ah yes, I’m amazing now, and Ranpo-sama is awesome → I’m so proud, let’s get in for a while.

* Hattori Heiji didn't know at this time that his Ome already had the contact information of his idol (the dog's head holds a rose)

After knowing it, Hattori Heiji didn't know which side of the vinegar he ate, or he would eat both sides of the vinegar

Kansai Vinegar King, worthy of the name

Hattori Heiji: This jar of vinegar, I will do it first as a respect!