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

Chapter 74 Threatening Letter

Although Honghua Seaside Hotel is described online as a high-end hotel and a place for the elite.

In reality, only the interior decoration barely lives up to the name; the hotel is actually quite small. Therefore, even though Chen En intentionally slowed down and investigated slowly, he still quickly finished exploring the entire Red Flower Seaside Hotel.

The security mission has still not been triggered at this point.

Chen En couldn't help but frown slightly.

Seeing this, he knew that this was probably another case of the citizens of Beika Town committing murder in a physically unacceptable manner.

Let alone Batman from Beika Town, even if Batman from Gotham City came over, he still wouldn't be able to find any clues without accurate information, unless Batman from Gotham City brought Superman over to help.

Even if someone commits a crime at the scene, Superman can save people and stop the crime immediately.

"Huh, you look a bit unfamiliar. Did you just arrive recently?"

The security personnel who had just passed by Chen En turned back.

He asked curiously,

"You seem to have nothing to do right now."

"Ms. Ozaki is having someone move the flowers that represent the guests' status. Would you like to come and help move them? I remember you'll get extra pay for that."

—Flowers that represent the status of guests?
A hint of surprise appeared in Chen En's eyes.

The moment the security personnel mentioned those words, a screen displaying the security mission appeared in front of Chen En.

[A serious incident threatening Gotham City's safety has been detected nearby!]

As Batman, you have a duty to maintain order in Gotham City. Please arrive at the scene immediately and apprehend the criminal before they flee, or stop them from committing further crimes during their commission!

[Difficulty level: Medium. Completing this task will reward you with 50 points!]

Medium difficulty means that multiple people may die because of the killer's methods.

However, no one at the scene was carrying firearms.

It's unlikely that a knife could cause multiple deaths in such a small restaurant. So, the murderer must have used poison?
As deadly weapons, toxins often require only a small amount to claim many lives.

Chen En greeted the staff member next to him.

He immediately moved toward the flower that the staff had mentioned.

—The citizens of Beika Town are still very enthusiastic about their work.

In the short time Chen En was looking at the screen, staff members had already moved the two boxes of flowers backstage.

The area that used to be the hotel lobby has now been turned into a stage.

A woman who looked somewhat tired was directing other staff members to set up the scene.

Chen En's gaze then settled on the woman.

She had a name tag on her body.

However, even without a nameplate, Chen En could still recognize who this person was.

Ozaki Sui.

Ozaki Midori, an assistant to the founder of avant-garde flower arrangement art, was mentioned in a news report, which also included a photo of Ozaki Midori.

Having investigated the celebration last night, Chen En naturally recognized who this person was.

"Sir, could you please stand guard at the door and prevent anyone else from entering the backstage room?"

After giving instructions on the arrangements, Midori Ozaki headed towards the backstage room.

However, as soon as she entered the room, she felt a little uneasy.

So, Midori Ozaki turned her head, her gaze sweeping over the many staff members in the lobby, finally settling on Chen En, who seemed to be doing little work, and quickly waved and called out to him.

"You don't seem to have much work to do...?"

"Could you please help me?"

In response to Midori Ozaki's request.

Chen En naturally wouldn't refuse, especially since he was planning to go closer to the backstage room anyway.

I saw Chen En standing at the door of the backstage room.

Ozaki Midori then focused on arranging the flowers in the box. It was only then that Chen En was able to clearly see how the flower magic trick was performed.

—The answer is liquefied fluorine.

They added liquefied fluorine!
This is a highly efficient refrigerant that can rapidly cool or even freeze a target. The so-called "flower blooming" is simply freezing the flower with liquefied fluorine.

Then, by gradually increasing the temperature, the flower is thawed, and the petals naturally unfold because they are no longer fixed.

Watching Midori Ozaki mass-produce this flower arrangement art.

Chen En roughly knew who the murderer was and what method he would use to commit the crime.

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7 p.m.

Kogoro Mouri scratched his head, looking curiously at Conan, who seemed to have been sitting outside for half a day.

Didn't this kid say he was going out to play with his friends this afternoon?

How did we end up at the hotel they were supposed to be at?

However, Kogoro Mouri was too lazy to ask any more questions.

Anyway, it's probably just because they're hungry, so they came early for some trivial reason like looking for something to eat.

That's just how kids are.

They don't care about anything except eating, drinking, and having fun.

Kogoro Mouri immediately headed towards the entrance of the Red Flower Seaside Hotel.

Behind him, Ran Mouri crouched down to comfort Conan.

However, just before Ran Mouri got up, Kogoro Mouri was escorted out by security personnel.

Kogoro Mouri, who was being held up, shouted loudly.

"What are you doing? I'm the famous detective Kogoro Mouri!"

"I was invited to participate in this celebration!"

The two security guards who left Kogoro Mouri outside the door exchanged a glance and sighed in unison.

The older security guard inside said,
“Mr. Mori, of course we know you are the famous detective Kogoro Mori.”

"But your name really isn't on the invitation list for this celebration. We can't let you in, or the hotel manager will dock our pay."

"Don't make things difficult for us, Mr. Mori."

Maori Kogoro:?

What the heck? I was invited, but my name isn't on the invite list?
Good grief, are you trying to make me look like a stable boy?
Kogoro Mouri was instantly enraged.

Just as he was about to rush over and argue with the security personnel.

Ran and Conan quickly grabbed Kogoro Mouri's arms and legs, one on each side.

"Dad, don't do this kind of thing."

"Yes, sir, there's no need to get so angry about not having an invitation, is there?"

Kogoro Mori, who was being pulled on both sides, was finally brought to his knees.

He sighed.

Okay, it seems this was a false alarm.

I'll call and ask later...

"Wait a minute, this Mr. Mori is the detective I hired."

"It's because of that threatening letter we received before!"

Midori Ozaki finally noticed what was happening here.

She walked quickly to the door and asked the security personnel to let her in.