Conan: Death is Watching Me

Chapter 240 "Megure's Police Guide"

"Someone really died?"

"Yes, she seems to be a young girl too..."

Underground Parking Lot.

The square-faced security guard listened expressionlessly to the surrounding crowd's discussions, pretending to be nonchalant while dealing with the police's questioning.

Although it's unclear how the police ended up in the parking lot, he confirmed that there was no one else around when he committed the murder, and given his height, the police probably wouldn't suspect him.

The only problem is the murder weapon; he didn't have time to dispose of the metal baseball bat. If the police conduct a large-scale search...

Could I really be this unlucky?
He wore gloves and left no fingerprints.

But the disguise clothes are still in the duty room...

The security guard was somewhat agitated.

Why were they able to find us when we were being so careful?

If it weren't for his height, the police would probably have already become suspicious of him.

I have a bad feeling...

We need to get rid of those things quickly.

The security guard's gaze darted around, and he made an excuse to retreat to the back of the crowd. When he discovered that the police had already blocked the exit, his unease grew stronger.

Damn it.

It's just a piece of trash that died, why are you making such a fuss?
These useless cops are usually not very capable, but they suddenly become smart when it comes to him.

"Tsk!"

The security guard gritted his teeth in annoyance, when he suddenly noticed several fashionable young girls in the crowd. Although they were not wearing black makeup, they were all wearing platform shoes.

Someone who dresses up so beautifully is no good.

She looks like an innocent little girl, but inside she's a complete devil, a little devil who will definitely commit evil deeds in the future!
These despicable people have no reason to live!
……

"Was that security guard the murderer?"

Parking lot monitoring room.

Gao Mo didn't hide anything and directly stated his judgment, but the others were a little slow to react.

"But Brother Kido, the prisoner's height..."

"The problem isn't with the perpetrator, but with the three victims from before."

Gao Mo pressed the victim's photo on the table as he spoke.

"The victims only said that the perpetrator was about the same height as them, but they didn't say that the perpetrator was 150 cm tall. At the time of the incident, these victims were probably not wearing flat shoes, right?"

"This one……"

Takagi wasn't quite sure.

Who cares what shoes the victim is wearing? At the time, he was busy comforting the victim and asking about what had happened.

“Platform shoes are definitely in style these days,” Ran added. “Sonoko wore platform shoes when she went out today.”

Megure's expression changed in surprise: "So that means..."

"That's right, the prisoner is over 150cm tall. Considering the recent trend of sexy black makeup, and the platform shoes would add another ten centimeters, so he's probably around 165cm."

Gao Mo reminded.

“I examined the victim’s body earlier. The perpetrator deliberately changed her shoes to an ill-fitting pair, precisely because he was worried that the police would use platform shoes to overturn their assessment of her height, thereby reducing his suspicion…”

As he spoke, Gao Mo looked around and realized that Sonoko was not there.

I already told you not to run around with him.

"Xiao Lan, where's the garden?"

"Huh? Sonoko?" Ran looked around. "She said she was going to the restroom. I was going to go with her, but..."

"I'll leave this to you officers. In any case, keep a close eye on that security guard."

Gao Mo walked out of the monitoring room and frowned, noticing that the security guards were also nowhere to be found.

He specifically reminded them because he was worried that Sonoko and Ran would be targeted.

Criminals who commit serial crimes like this have a mindset that deviates from that of a normal person, and anything is possible for them.

"Wow!"

A glint flashed in Gao Mo's eyes as he surveyed the underground parking lot before quickly returning to the department store on the ground floor.

As he ascended the stairs, his mental network unfolded, and a malevolent aura entered Gao Mo's senses.

At the same time, the floor plan diagram that had been previously glanced at appeared.

It's probably the third floor; we're still going upstairs.

The security guard could roughly understand the other party's extreme views by looking at the projected text.

A year ago, a car accident occurred in an underground parking lot. The child who died was the son of a security guard. After the divorce, the child was awarded to his ex-wife, who then left their son alone in the parking lot to go shopping.

The woman who hit and killed the child was wearing platform shoes, and the security guard probably thought that the woman was wearing platform shoes, which is why she couldn't brake in time.

The black makeup isn't the point; it's the platform shoes and driving that are.

Humans are complex beings. This man tried to harm others to comfort himself, but he will never be satisfied. He will only continue to commit crimes and become more and more paranoid, harming the innocent.

This is probably what happened—she was targeted simply because she wore platform shoes.

Unforgivable.

"Da da!"

The department store was nearing closing time, and because of the murder in the underground parking lot, there were hardly any customers. Many stores had already closed, and the sound of footsteps was particularly clear in the stairwell.

The security guard dragged the deformed, blood-stained metal rod to the 8th floor, leaned against the wall to hide his figure, and still appeared as a strange man wrapped in a thick coat.

The toilet downstairs is broken; it's only available on the 8th floor.

The sound of water can already be heard.

And...footsteps?

"Huh?" The security guard turned around in surprise and instinctively swung his metal bar, but Gao Mo reached out and caught it firmly.

"That's enough, Mr. Deposit."

Gao Mo felt a sharp pain in his wrist as he caught the metal bar. He frowned, grabbed the security guard's arm with one hand, and swiftly completed a back throw lock, pinning the guard down.

"Let me go!" The security guard struggled in vain, his hat and sunglasses falling off, revealing a terrified expression. "I just wanted to teach that girl a lesson, really..."

"Tell the police what you have to say."

Gao Mo pulled out the security guard's scarf, ignored the guard's pleading gaze, and stepped on the guard's back to tie his hands together.

"Your son's death may be a tragedy, but your actions are not worthy of any sympathy. You are just venting your emotions and forcibly taking your anger out on others."

Too lazy to argue with the security guard, Gao Mo turned around and took out his phone to contact Inspector Megure.

"Who are you?" the security guard asked in despair. "Aren't you a police officer?"

"Not now."

Changes in the projection of notes within Gao Mo's field of vision.

With 4 draws at level 3, I drew Inspector Megure on the second draw.

This time, he was helping Inspector Megure with his investigation, so he didn't choose any other missions and directly linked himself with Inspector Megure.

A simple case to solve.

[Memoir of the Rainbow: The Police Guide] 4 stars

Megure's decades of police experience are condensed into a single projected book, which feels noticeably thicker than other 4-star books. Perhaps this is because it focuses on frontline experience and doesn't require additional supplementary knowledge trees.

"Kido-kun?" Sonoko called out softly as she walked out of the restroom. She peeked out and saw Gao Mo, then asked in surprise, "Why are you here too? This is the women's restroom."

Why didn't you tell me you were going to use the restroom?

Gao Mo was speechless.

Didn't he know it was the women's restroom?

"At the very least, I should be with Xiaolan. Who knows what might happen around the crime scene."

"I know I was wrong."

Yuanzi obediently lowered her head, leaving Gao Mo with nowhere to vent his anger.

"Never mind, just be more careful next time." Gao Mo shook his head and led the security guard downstairs.

This girl has no idea how dangerous things were just now.

He should have made his move later.

"Brother Kido, where are the security guards?"

A moment later, Inspector Megure hurriedly led the team upstairs, and gave Takagi a good scolding for watching him make a fool of himself.

"What were you thinking, Takagi? How many times have I told you, whether he's a criminal or not, if there's any suspicion, keep a close eye on him! How could you let this guy run around like that? Luckily, nothing bad happened this time..."

"Are you alright, Sonoko?" Ran found Sonoko from behind.

"It's nothing, what could possibly be wrong?"

Sonoko stood outside the restroom with a silly grin, leaving Ran completely bewildered.

"That security guard seemed to be trying to attack me..."

"Then how can you still laugh?" Xiaolan sensed that her best friend was terrified.

They're still so happy even after being attacked.

"Ran, you wouldn't understand." Sonoko hugged Ran and rubbed her face against her.

"That's just the way it is."

Gao Mo handed the security guard over to Megure, thus completing the investigation.

Given his relationship with the First Investigation Division, he didn't receive any commission fees.

I scratched my hand, and the slight stinging sensation was still there—even with extraordinary power, the body is still flesh and blood.

The security guard didn't hold back at all; with that kind of force, he was clearly aiming to kill. There was no question of teaching him a lesson.
It seems that killing someone completely unleashed the demons within him.

"Kido-kun, is your hand alright?" Sonoko asked worriedly.

"It's alright." Gao Mo himself is a doctor, and the examination revealed some swelling and soft tissue injury.

Given his physical condition, he should be fully recovered by tomorrow—based on previous experience, ordinary injuries will heal after a good night's sleep, but serious injuries are still unknown. It seems he can heal himself with the stars.

"Our school is holding a school festival this weekend, Kido-kun, do you want to go?" Sonoko asked nervously.

The 14th operation began.

She made up her mind: if knitting a sweater wouldn't work, she would knit a scarf instead.

It just so happens to be the school festival, I absolutely have to confess my feelings this time...

"School Festival?"

Gao Mo gave Yuanzi a strange look.

Teitan High School?
Cases usually occur at times like these.

"Is it alright for an outsider like me to go?"

“Of course it’s okay, Ran really wants Kido-nii to go too, right?” Sonoko nudged her best friend next to her.

"We'll see when the time comes. I'll go take a look when I have time." Gao Mo did not refuse.

I hope not too many people die.

Avoid encountering Kindaichi-related cases during the school festival; he needs cases, but doesn't want to become a jinx.

A few more stars won't make a difference now.

However, to be fair, his appetite is getting bigger and bigger.

Having experienced the massive healing from Cursed Mask and Koizumi Akako, I'm still not used to it.

In ordinary cases, only the projected book is a major part—you can get 4 to 5 stars if you're lucky, and at least you'll get the minimum if you're not.

(End of this chapter)