Conan: Death is Watching Me

Chapter 120 Departure from the Twilight Mansion
Before we knew it, it was the end of the month.

Gao Mo's life on set wasn't as wonderful as Xiao Ai imagined.

After Yoko Okino finished filming and left, several more unexpected incidents occurred.

Although each time it turned out to be a false alarm, director Gondo was tormented to no end.

The other two actresses also became somewhat paranoid. After filming wrapped, they didn't even have a farewell dinner and hurriedly ran away with their agents.

It seems he no longer wants to work with Gondo.

Fortunately, the arduous filming is finally coming to an end. With the completion of Gao Mo's reshoot of his solo scene, the movie "City Detective" has officially wrapped up filming.

"Hoohoo!"

The camera focuses on Gao Mo, who is sitting on the rooftop in the night breeze, and zooms out further and further until only the silhouette of the gunman detective blending into the city remains.

The film concludes with the sound of police sirens, and a closing theme song will be added later.

"Crack!"

"it's over!"

Overjoyed, Gondo burst into tears and hugged each of the staff members tightly.

Despite some setbacks, the filming progress actually accelerated considerably, taking less than a month in total, and most importantly, the quality remained consistently high.

Those unexpected events also added a lot of highlights to the movie.

Gao Mo was also very happy.

I originally thought I would have to take a day off to go to the Twilight Mansion.

"Director, I may not have much time for follow-up promotions, so please don't schedule any roadshows for me."

"It's alright, I've got the publicity package," Gondo said casually. "I'm sure you won't let all your efforts these past few days go to waste. Wait for my good news."

Gao Mo gave him many surprises during this period.

Not only did he repeatedly spot and prevent dangers in advance, but his acting skills were also completely different from those of newcomers; it was almost like he was playing himself.

"Everyone has worked hard, let's have a meal together..."

"Tell me next time."

Gao Mo picked up his bag and left the film crew under Quan Teng's melancholy gaze.

This was the first time he had ever played a pseudonym for such a long time, and he was exhausted both mentally and physically.

All I want now is to get back to normal as soon as possible, take a shower, rest for a few days, and then get back to the Twilight Mansion detective case.

Da Shang Zhushan would definitely not hire a famous detective who is inferior to himself. As for a group of top detectives... he still needs to plan carefully.

……

On the day of the dinner.

Hattori Heiji, who was back in Osaka preparing for his exams, suddenly received a phone call.

"Kido-kun, I heard that the person who invited him this time is Kaito Kid. We must make Kindaichi teach that guy a lesson and show him what's what!" Hattori Heiji gritted his teeth on the phone.

"The person who invited me isn't Kaito Kid..."

"That signature, 'Forsaken by God, Child of Phantoms,' is what Kaito Kid means. That guy loves playing these kinds of tricks, even setting up riddles with his name!"

Gao Mo opened his mouth, a hint of shame and indignation in his voice: "What exactly happened on the Elizabeth? It's just that we didn't catch Kidd, you're not the only one who lost face."

Hattori Heiji remained silent for a moment.

"That guy actually disguised himself as a woman, what kind of master thief is he? And... he even deliberately took off his clothes and acted coquettishly in front of me... Anyway, my mom won't let me attend the banquet, so I can only ask Detective Kindaichi for help! Let him see the power of a famous detective!"

"Uh...I know."

Gao Mo and Xiao Ai, who had perked up her ears, listened to Osaka Black Chicken's accusations.

poor child.

This invitation was made by Daikami Kisuke under the guise of Kaito Kid, but given Kuroba Kaito's personality, he'll definitely infiltrate the Twilight Mansion—

Whether it's investigating the truth or preventing outsiders from using this name to cause trouble.

Should we help Hattori Heiji save some face?

It feels like a child who's been bullied is running to an adult...

"Beep!"

After hanging up the phone, Gao Mo prepared to change his identity and rent a cheap car from a car dealership for the banquet.

Before I could even pack my luggage and tools, I saw Ai waiting in the entryway.

“I’ll go with you.” “Don’t be silly, this time it’s Kindaichi we’ve invited. It’s not appropriate to bring you along, and it’s a bit dangerous.” Gao Mo looked outside.

He was serious; he could feel an ominous atmosphere even before he stepped outside.

As he advanced, it seemed the whole world wanted to stop him.

"You've already helped me a lot, now just wait for my news."

Gao Mo reached out to touch the black cat, but the cat nimbly dodged him, so he could only gently stroke Ai's cheek.

"Believe me."

"Wow!"

Gao Mo activated his extraordinary Eagle Vision, scanned the area outside the villa, and only set off for the temporary base after confirming that there was nothing unusual. As he accumulated more identities, he also learned from Furuya Rei and prepared many safe spots specifically for switching identities.

"Kido..."

Xiao Ai, carrying the black cat, walked to the living room window and watched Gao Mo's departing figure, feeling as if a large part of her heart was missing.

After her sister passed away, Gao Mo became her only support in this world.

In the past month, Gao Mo has been away filming, and she has hardly slept soundly.

That ray of light can no longer be found in the dark world.

"He is my... everyone's hope, so he absolutely cannot die."

"Meow!"

The black cat licked Ai as if it understood, a faint, human-like sadness flashing in its amber-like eyes.

……

"Why did you rent another car?"

On their way from Tokyo to another prefecture, Kogoro Mori stopped at a convenience store with Komo, smoking and complaining.

"It's not like there's no room. I was thinking you could drive me around."

"Because I also happened to have other things to do."

Gao Mo smiled as he looked at Conan and Ran sleeping in the car with the mustache.

He wasn't looking for trouble.

But this guy with the mustache never has a good time when he rents a car; either he gets a flat tire or the whole car breaks down.

Renting an extra car is just in case.

"Ah~"

Conan yawned as he got out of the car to pee. After washing his hands, he turned to Gao Mo and asked, "Is your fee also 200 million? Just for being invited to dinner, that much money, and it's even sent with the letter... It seems really strange, doesn't it?"

"Nothing strange about it, it's just money to buy your life."

Gao Mo took a few cans of iced cola.

"Remember to be more restrained. They're all famous detectives; your childish tricks won't fool them."

"what?"

Conan sensed that Gao Mo seemed a little distracted.

"Do you know something?"

"That Twilight Mansion is also known as the Cursed Mansion. A terrible murder once occurred there, and this is just a continuation of the past."

……

at the same time.

Da Shangzhu drove his luxury car to the foot of the mountain and finally made a phone call to confirm.

"Is everything alright? I've made all the arrangements at the Twilight Mansion, all that's missing are the detectives... I have no other choice, this is my last chance!"

"The invitations have been sent out, and the maid has compiled the list, but it's uncertain whether the people will be able to come in time."

"Damn it, 200 million is no small sum. Have the maid call those guys again!"

"Oh, I've already heard. My friend saw that the famous detective duo from Tokyo renting a car; they're probably coming over."

"The famous detective duo... Kindaichi, you mean?"

A sinister glint flashed in Da Shang Zhu Shan's eyes.

"This time, that guy has to pay the price no matter what! If it weren't for him, how could I have been forced into this situation?"

(End of this chapter)