I'm in Detective Conan, and the system has appointed Batman.

Chapter 172 Is it possible that it's just because the cooking is too bad?
—Takeshi Murakami, this name is not unfamiliar to Ran Mouri.

Rather, even after ten years, she still remembers the name very well.

Because, ten years ago, the scene where Murakami Takeru kidnapped Eri Kisaki in order to escape from the police happened right in front of Ran Mouri, who was only six years old at the time!

Sitting in her seat, Ran Mouri gazed out the window, lost in thought.

At that time, the relationship between Mom and Dad was not so bad. It wasn't until Mom brought her to the Metropolitan Police Department to visit Dad that Murakami Takeshi broke away from the police officers and took Mom hostage.

That's why the relationship between Mom and Dad deteriorated so rapidly, leading to what it is now.

To ensure that Murakami Takeshi could not escape from the Metropolitan Police Department, his father did not hesitate to shoot his mother. Presumably, it was that shot that caused the relationship between his father and mother to deteriorate, leading to his father's resignation and their separation.

So many years have passed.

Ran Mouri still hasn't dared to ask her parents what exactly happened back then, fearing that if she did, it would completely shatter their already fragile relationship.

If they were still living separately, just like they are now, there would still be a possibility of reconciliation.

If both parties are divorced, then there is no possibility of reconciliation.

"Xiaolan, what are you thinking?"

Sonoko Suzuki peeked over, curiously looking at the spot where Ran Mouri had just been looking.

After realizing she wasn't looking at anything, he asked curiously.
"I feel like you've been distracted all day. Did something happen?"

Ran Mouri was startled by her best friend's sudden voice.

It was only then that she suddenly realized that get out of class had already ended.

Ran Mouri hesitated for a moment, but finally said,
“My dad just texted me, saying that a criminal with extreme behavior that he pursued ten years ago has been released from prison.”

"He suspects that the criminal might retaliate against me or Conan, so he told me to be careful about my personal safety these next few days to avoid any retaliation from that criminal..."

"What's the big deal? We can just tell Arn and ask Batman to take care of it, right?"

Sonoko Suzuki said casually.

Upon hearing this, Ran Mouri fell silent.

This scene felt strangely familiar. It seemed like she had said the same thing to Sonoko when she encountered cases and difficulties before, only now the character Chen En had been replaced by Shinichi.

However, that is indeed the case.

Mr. Chen En always seems to be able to appear at the crucial junctures of various events as if he were a prophet, then perform a performance of "Hey, all evil will be brought to justice," and then solve the case.

Ran Mouri saw that Sonoko Suzuki had already taken out her phone and started texting Chen En.

She then hesitated before speaking.

"Sonoko, do you think the breakdown in my parents' relationship, or even their separation, is due to that thing I mentioned to you before?"

Suzuki Sonoko:?
Which matter are you referring to?

She curiously looked up at Ran Mouri, then sensed something was amiss and glanced down again—

Oops, I accidentally typed and sent out the question Ran Mouri just asked!
Just as Sonoko Suzuki was extremely nervous, a reply arrived.

I've found Murakami Takeshi; now I'm going to investigate other matters.

[Also, if you're referring to Miss Mori's parents when you say estranged parents, I can tell you it's not for that reason; it's simply because Lady Kisaki's cooking is terrible.]

If you encounter any danger or problem, feel free to call me. I'm always here for you.

[Sender: Chen En]

Suzuki Sonoko:?
Huh? The reason why Kogoro Mouri and Eri Kisaki separated and their relationship broke down was because Eri Kisaki's cooking was too bad?

"That can't be right, can it? How bad does cooking have to be for it to break up a loving couple's relationship?" Sonoko Suzuki looked at him with disbelief.

Seeing that Sonoko Suzuki looked a little off, Ran Mouri also glanced curiously at Chen En's answer.

Ran Mouri: ?

Although ten years have passed, she doesn't have a very deep impression of her mother's cooking skills.

However, she vaguely remembered that her mother's cooking was really bad.

Could it be that she really misremembered, and that her parents' separation was really just for such a simple reason?

Ran Mouri hesitated for a moment, but finally chose the more authoritative reason.

The main problem is that this is a bit too outrageous.

She planned to go back to Fei's law firm to meet with her mother and get to the bottom of things.

If it really is a problem with her cooking skills, perhaps she can still help her mother salvage some of the situation...?
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"Did you hear that clearly?"

"If you go to the Mouri Detective Agency and meet a sommelier who offers you a drink, and that sommelier claims to be a friend of Kogoro Mouri and invites you for a drink, then his real purpose is actually to kill you."

"What you need to do is tell me the news as soon as possible, so I can ensure your safety, understand?"

Chen En put his phone back in his pocket and spoke to Murakami Takeshi in front of him.

This desperate gambler who kidnapped Eri Kisaki ten years ago has finally woken up after ten years of working on the sewing machine, and even his eyes have become much clearer.

Seeing Chen En's confident statement, Murakami nodded repeatedly.

He believed it.

You can't deny it. This person came to his room silently last night, stood by the bed and watched him. When he woke up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, he was so scared when he opened his eyes that he almost closed them again.

Whether the sommelier Chen En mentioned would kill him, he couldn't say.

However, if Chen En wanted to, taking his life would be as easy as turning his hand.

Therefore, Murakami Takeshi still intended to listen to Chen En's words, even though he didn't believe them at all—

He himself had no idea that he would one day visit the Mori Detective Agency to express his gratitude.

How could you possibly happen to encounter a sommelier at just the right time, and that sommelier just happens to be the one who wants to kill you?

The probability is so low it couldn't be lower!

Seeing Murakami Takeshi, who seemed to still not quite believe it despite the emphasis being made twice.

Chen En sighed.

—As expected, few of the citizens of Beika Town are in a normal mental state.

Its main selling point is its stubbornness.

Well, it doesn't matter whether Murakami Takeshi believes it or not.

Based on his previous experience, Chen En was certain that things were unfolding differently in this world than he remembered. The only thing he could be sure of was that the criminals would not change.

He was merely making preparations for Murakami's side.

In addition, he will continue to track down the culprit, Kohei Sawaki, who created this huge scene in the movie. I really don't know how Kogoro Mouri and Eri Kisaki could be friends with such a genius.

Oh, Kogoro Mouri has always been bad at judging people, so it's alright then.

(End of this chapter)