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Chapter 353 Dismemberment Painting

According to records, the huge oil painting containing the key information was hung in the living room of the master bedroom of the manor.

I don't know if it has been replaced yet.

The manor owner's bedroom is on the top floor of the manor, which is the third floor.

While the culprit is still shrouded in mystery, Conan would certainly not choose to explore alone; going with a companion is the right way.

As for who to accompany them, need I say more?

Conan made a constipated expression and stomped his feet as he approached Kogoro Mouri, who was reading a newspaper.

Kogoro Mouri gently put down his newspaper, glanced at Conan sideways, then pretended not to see him, turned around, raised the newspaper to block their view of each other, and continued reading.

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Conan once again took small, quick steps, stomped his feet, and ran around in a circle to the other side, looking longingly at Kogoro Mouri.

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Kogoro Mouri finally couldn't hold back any longer, put down the newspaper, and took a deep breath: "You brat, what are you trying to do! Just say it!"

"Um... I drank too much barley tea in the car earlier, and I need to go to the bathroom." Conan scratched his head sheepishly.

"Go up there yourself, it's right over there." Kogoro Mouri said irritably, raising his hand to punch Conan on the head.

There is a toilet right next to the recreation room, and it's even right across from the door. As long as the door is open, you can see directly into the toilet. It's very close.

"That bathroom has been broken for ages!" Conan cried out, tears streaming down his face as he covered his head.

Mao Li was taken aback, only then remembering that Chu Ke had mentioned before his death that there was a problem with the toilet and that they should go up to the second floor.

With another helpless sigh, Mori struggled to his feet, groaning, "Let's go, you brat."

He was not comfortable letting Conan go to the toilet so far away by himself under these circumstances.

After Conan's comment, Mori realized he had drunk too much barley tea in the car and now felt the urge to urinate.

"Great!"

"Count me in," Sonoko raised her hand.

Everyone she knew was leaving the recreation room, so Xiaolan had no choice but to follow.

After the most lively person in the group left the entertainment room, the atmosphere inside suddenly turned cold, and no one continued chatting.

Time passed by, and Takahashi Mubai suddenly stood up: "Sorry, I also need to go to the bathroom."

"Want me to come with you?"

"Huh?" Takahashi Mubai turned his head and found that the person who spoke was actually the lawyer Jiangchuan Yingxue, who had been quietly smoking alone from the beginning.

It's strange, though I don't remember ever seeing her before, Jiang Chuan Yingxue gives me a very familiar feeling.

After thinking about what he was going to do next, Takahashi Mubai shook his head: "Haha, it's okay. I'm a grown man, I can go by myself."

After saying that, he left without looking back. Sato Chengyu was about to say something when he saw Takahashi Mubai turn around and come back: "Hahaha, I forgot to take the paper."

Takahashi Mobai left again with an awkward laugh. Sato Chengyu confirmed that the other party had indeed left this time before speaking, "Mr. Takahashi is really clueless about romance. Miss Jiangchuan, would you like me to accompany you?"

It seems that Jiang Chuan Yingxue wanted to go to the toilet but was too embarrassed to say so, which is why she said that.

To everyone's surprise, Jiang Chuan Yingxue merely glanced at Sato Chengyu, coldly tossed out a sentence, and turned to go to the balcony to continue smoking: "No need to trouble yourself."

Sato Seiyu wasn't annoyed by being turned away. He simply rummaged through the entertainment room, pulled out a game console, and started playing with the girl who looked like his girlfriend.

—————————— On the other side, Conan and the Mori father and daughter were waiting outside the bathroom for Sonoko to finish. Taking advantage of the two not paying attention, Conan once again used his height advantage and turned his head to squeeze into the master bedroom next door.

As soon as Conan entered, the light emanating from the huge crystal chandelier dazzled his eyes.

"They must be really rich, they don't even turn off the lights when no one's around."

The bedroom is a suite, but much larger than the guest rooms where Conan stayed. Upon entering, there is a huge leather sofa and a handmade carpet, and in the corner there is a fireplace that has been extinguished.

Behind the sofa, a painting about two people tall hangs quietly on the wall.

The portrait depicts a richly dressed middle-aged man, who, if I'm not mistaken, is the original owner of this manor.

The high-quality oil paint emits a faint luster under the light, giving one the inexplicable feeling that the man in the portrait is staring at them.

"It's quite eerie to have such a portrait in the bedroom."

Conan muttered a complaint, then moved a chair from the doorway to elevate himself slightly before standing in front of the portrait and examining it closely.

After taking a closer look, Conan frowned.

The portrait did indeed resemble the description in the booklet, but it didn't seem to contain any clues about the "murderer's hidden secrets."

Is there something I've overlooked?

Conan stroked his chin, a sudden inspiration striking him.

Everything mentioned in this booklet can be connected to the proclamation issued by Kid. For example, the phrase "when the image of the past and present overlaps appears" likely refers to the image revealing "clues hidden by the killer."

In that case, certain keywords will inevitably play an indispensable role.

In my memory, the notice mentioned moonlight.

Conan turned to look out the window. The bright moon hung in the sky, unobstructed by any dark clouds, and its angle was perfect for shining into the room.

The conditions were indeed met, but why didn't anything happen?
Do I really have to recreate the moonlight from fifty years ago?

How is that even possible?
The lenses of Conan's glasses suddenly reflected light.

That's right! Eyes!
The announcement mentioned "the most dazzling eyes," which is the target of Kid's theft.

Based on previous experience, these most dazzling eyes should also be a kind of gemstone.

That's not referring to the chilling eyes in the portrait.
Conan suddenly looked up and stared at the window.

Sure enough, at the very top of the window, the stain window decorated with stained glass did indeed have the shape of an eye!

It was an abstract Christian-style decoration, with a blood-red eye shining brightly in the sky, and believers prostrating themselves before it.

It's as if they're scrutinizing the evils of this world.

And in Conan's blood-red pupils, a glint of fire, unique to gemstones, flashed as he looked up!

These are the most dazzling eyes!
The mystery is half solved; now all that remains is to change the portrait.

This time, Conan didn't even think about it; he simply jumped off the stool and ran to the wall.

With a "click," the crystal chandelier went out instantly, and the obscured moonlight shone into the room through the blood-red pupils, quietly falling on the portrait.

The next moment, the portrait suddenly changed!
The once spirited nobleman was instantly transformed into a boy being dismembered on a cross.

A shadowy figure with a crocodile-like face stood twistedly beside the boy, wielding a butcher's knife.

(End of this chapter)