Conan's grammatical investigator

Qin Zhibo and Kuroba Kaito were stunned at the same time, and turned to look at Koizumi Hongzi.

"What? Do you know this creature?" Qin Zhibo asked.

Koizumi Hongzi walked closer, stared at the screen, and nodded.

"It's a creature called a ghoul, which is often found in cemeteries, underground tunnels.

They have intelligence no less than that of humans, which allows them to communicate with humans, and in the ghoul's lair, there is also a passage to the dream world.

Since the era of witch hunting, witches have established contracts with ghouls to attack those humans who persecute witches.

But since humans entered the advanced age, ghouls have almost disappeared.”

extinct?

Qin Zhibo narrowed his eyes slightly, expressing his doubts about this statement.

But it sounds like Koizumi Hongko really knows something about ghouls, because she was right about the dream passage.

Qin Zhibo once saw the passage that only appeared when the mist appeared at night in the cemetery overnight.

Chikako Ikeda's feet are still left at the entrance of that passage.

"Ghoul, why did you draw this?"

In addition to being surprised, Kaito Kuroba couldn't accept it.

He couldn't accept that the great magician he respected the most was in the same painting as the ghostly thing, and they fit so well together.

No one can guess the reason, even Konosuke Terai, who has served Kuroba Pirates for many years.

At this moment, Ryohei Matsumoto turned around suddenly, and said to Kaito Kuroba with a serious expression, "Sell me this painting."

Kuroba Kaito was taken aback by Matsumoto Ryohei's proposal, but Matsumoto Ryohei directly approached Kuroba Kaito with extremely aggressive steps.

"The artistic value of this painting is beyond your imagination."

There was some madness in Matsumoto Ryohei's eyes, causing Kuroba Kaito to take half a step back unconsciously.

Qin Zhibo was not surprised by this. Matsumoto Ryohei himself had read the "Corpse Eating Canon", and he probably knew the story of ghouls.

There's nothing quite like the madness of a curator who is both cannibalistic and artistic, unless it's a painting of ghouls.

Not to mention the exquisite craftsmanship of this painting, even a layman can see it.

"Sell it to me."

"It's a marvel in the history of art and I'll pay for it!"

Matsumoto Ryohei's mouth was eloquent, but Kuroba Kaito immediately expressed his thoughts after calming down.

"terribly sorry!"

"This is my father's relic, I will not sell it"

After hearing Kuroba Kaito's words, Matsumoto Ryohei's eyelids trembled slightly, and the body that was leaning forward returned to normal.

Matsumoto Ryohei fell into a long silence until Qin Zhibo walked over and patted Matsumoto Ryohei on the shoulder.

"It's really a pity." Matsumoto Yoshio calmly walked back to the computer and began to operate it with his fingers.

"Then please allow me to scan a photo of this painting."

……

After leaving the Medieval Art Museum, Kaito Kuroba's mind was much more relaxed than when he first learned the truth about the painting.

Konosuke Terai packed "Phantom Thief under the Moon" into the car, ready to take it home, and then figured out how to deal with it.

Knowing the terrifying truth about the painting, although Kuroba Kaito didn't want to abandon it, he also didn't want to hang it on his bedside, so that the ghoul under the portrait of the phantom thief would stare at him every day.

I'm not that badass.

"Phantom Thieves and Ghouls"

"It's an incredible combination."

Kaito Kuroba teased, a slightly forced smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Qin Zhibo could see that it was difficult for him to accept it for a while, but he was just trying his best to maintain that poker face.

Judging from the exquisite picture-in-picture technique of the paintings, the layout of the monster thief and the ghoul should be designed in a unified way, rather than simply covering another painting on top of the painting.

Therefore, the entire picture-in-picture should be created by the painter named Pickman.

What is the relationship between Black Feather Robber One and Pickman?What's the deal with ghouls?
These are things that Kuroba Kaito needs to find out after he returns.

In addition, if Black Feather Pirates had something to do with those ghostly things, would he still be alive?

After all, the ghoul looks like it's not easy to die. What if Heiyu Pirate One is still alive?
These are things that Kuroba Kaito urgently needs to investigate after returning.

But before going back, Kaito Kuroba still has something to tell Qin Zhibo, as a thank you for facilitating this "art appraisal meeting".

"The man named 'Shinide Zhiming' I met on the bus may be disguised."

Qin Zhibo was a little surprised when he saw the seriousness on Heiba ​​Kaito's face, which was very rare.

"Xinchu Zhiming is disguised?"

"Well, I just think there is such a possibility." Kaito Kuroba's tone was not very sure.

"This person's disguise technique is very good. Even I can only see a flaw in a certain situation and a certain angle. But I may be wrong."

Qin Zhibo narrowed his eyes slightly, recalling the scene where he met Shinde Zhiming on the bus, anyway, he couldn't see any trace of using the Disguise Technique.

"If this person is using the Disguise Technique, what is his level?"

Qin Zhibo realized that his question was a little vague, and added: "Is his level above yours? Or below?"

Kuroba Kaito thought for a moment in silence, then suddenly laughed playfully: "Of course it's because my disguise technique is better than him!"

"I doubt it."

"Hey! Have some confidence in me, okay?"

"well."

Kuroba Kaito has a somewhat narcissistic personality, so Qin Zhibo's inner disguise ability is compared, maybe Kuroba Kaito ≥ someone.

It would be great if I could see the skill proficiency level of others when I contacted and investigated other people.

Of course, if you can get in touch with "Xinchu Zhiming", all problems will naturally be solved.

……

"you are late."

"Being late is a woman's privilege, isn't it?"

In the observation restaurant of Mihua Central Building, Toru Amuro, wearing a bartender uniform, opened a chair for the date like a gentleman.

The object of dating Toru Amuro is an elegant lady, with golden wavy long hair cascading down like a waterfall, and a flawless and glamorous goddess face that is enough to make the hearts of all men in the world beat faster.

This is not the charm of Koizumi Hongzi's magic blessing, but the natural charm of being a woman.

"In order to compensate for being late this time, didn't I already reserve the entire Overlook restaurant and talk to you with my true face?"

"Bourbon."

Looking at the stunner in front of him, Bourbon was unmoved and just smiled.

"Bermod, if you have anything to say, just say it now."

"When the appetizers come, I don't think I can have a pleasant meal while talking about business."