Conan: Above all force, there is truth!

Seeing Kimura Tatsuya yell at him, Tatsuno stared intently at him.

For some reason, looking into Ryuno's piercing gaze, Kimura Tatsuya seemed to feel the surrounding air suddenly become a little cold.

A few drops of cold sweat trickled down his forehead.

Just then, Xiaolan suddenly spoke up, "Longye? Why aren't you saying anything?"

Upon hearing Xiaolan's words, the murderous intent in Longye's eyes vanished instantly, and he continued, "If you ask me, the reason you keep calling her ugly... could it be because this isn't what she originally looked like?"

"For example, has she had plastic surgery?"

Upon hearing this, both Tatsuya Kimura and Mari Terahara lowered their heads, their faces filled with shock.

They didn't know why someone they had only met for a short time could guess that Terahara Mari had undergone plastic surgery.

The band members fell silent when they saw the two of them like this.

"I don't know why your love has become so twisted, but... what's it to me?"

"All I know is that Ran and Sonoko came to your celebration party in high spirits, and they must go back in high spirits too."

"Whatever deep-seated hatred you two have for each other, keep it to yourself!"

"Once we're out of this door, Miss Terahara, you can use poison or a knife as you please."

These seemingly illogical words instantly shattered Terahara Mari's heart.

She slumped onto the sofa, covered her eyes with her hands, and began to cry.

"I'm sorry... Tatsuya, I'm so sorry..."

Upon seeing her like this, Tatsuya Kimura seemed to have guessed what was going on.

He also covered his face and sat back on the sofa, not saying a word.

Soon after, Ms. Terahara Mari told everyone the truth and prepared to turn herself in.

To her surprise, Tatsuya Kimura grabbed her arm...

Amidst Ran and Sonoko's flushed faces, Tatsuya Kimura uttered those words to Mari Terahara.

The celebration party has now come to an end.

……

Karaoke bar

Xiaolan looked at Longye with admiration: "Longye, how did you know?"

Sonoko chimed in from the side, "Yeah, yeah!"

Seeing their curious expressions, Longye chuckled, "I guessed. The atmosphere between them is so strange; there must be something wrong. Let's try to trick them!"

"What?!" X2

"Let's not talk about that anymore. It's not too late yet, how about we go grab some late-night snacks? It's on me~ Just tell me what you want to eat!"

"Okay! I want to eat..."

"Sonoko, didn't you mention a place last time..."

"Yes, yes, let's go there!"

……

in a few days

in the afternoon

[A character that can be bound has appeared nearby]

Upon hearing the system's voice, Longye, who was holding a large scallion, froze on the spot.

I was just listening to Xiaolan and went out to buy some ingredients for sukiyaki.

How can you encounter a character you can bind with?

My luck is just too... wait, is it really Xiaolan's luck?

After regaining his senses, Longye looked at the location marked by the system—Siling Bank.

"There's a person I can link to in the bank? Could it be Akemi Miyano? No, what should she be called now... Right, right, right! Masami Hirota!"

With that thought in mind, Longye walked into the bank.

Sure enough, behind the counter not far away sat a very beautiful lady.

The moment he saw her, Longye immediately went over to her.

"Hello, are you Masami Hirota?"

"Eh? That's right. I'm Masami Hirota... And you are?"

Looking at the handsome boy holding a green onion in his hand, Masami Hirota was a little puzzled.

Have I seen him before?

Before Hirota Masami could recall, Tatsuno grabbed her hand and said, feigning excitement, "Have you forgotten? I'm the uncle of your sister's teacher's older sister!"

Masami Hirota: ? ? ?

Before Hirota Masami could react, Tatsuno pulled his hand back, smiled, and said, "Oh dear, I'm sorry, I think I mistook you for someone else! Sorry, sorry."

After saying that, Longye took the scallions and walked out of the bank.

After Ryūno left, a hint of doubt flashed in Hirota Masami's eyes.

This boy doesn't seem to be someone sent by the organization to monitor her...

The people in the organization are all cold and aloof, but that boy just now seemed a bit silly, so he probably isn't.

Could it be that they mistook someone for someone else?

……

After leaving the bank, Longye quickly fled the scene.

His face was dark with a reddish tinge.

What a shame!

If it weren't for the fact that the binding required physical contact with the other party, he wouldn't have put on such a show in front of so many people.

Fortunately, he doesn't usually buy groceries around here...

As Longye strode forward, he suddenly noticed several police cars parked not far away.

That's... the Mika Library?

As expected of Mihua! So many things happen even when she goes out to buy groceries.

Since there are so many police cars parked there, something must have happened at the library.

After thinking about this, Longye turned around and left.

Just kidding, there are still several groceries I haven't bought yet, now is not the time to be a bystander.

What if Xiaolan can't buy any groceries and decides not to make sukiyaki tonight?

Hmm! Let's go buy groceries first!

"We're still missing tofu, greens, mushrooms, and beef..."

……

Evening

Ryūno and Rin ate their hot sukiyaki.

After dinner, the two leaned against each other and watched TV.

Both of their faces were filled with happiness.

Just then, Xiaolan's phone rang.

"Hello, Dad? What? Conan isn't back again!? Okay, I got it!"

Seeing the worry on Xiaolan's face after she hung up the phone, Longye sighed helplessly.

That damn Kudo, he just loves running around outside all day long.

Before Ryūno could finish his rant, Rin spoke up, "Ryūno, my dad said Conan and his friends went to the library this afternoon. How about we..."

"..."

Upon hearing that Conan had gone to the library, Tatsuno recalled the police car he had seen at the library entrance that afternoon.

A library late at night... Could it be the red-eyed librarian?

Thinking of this, Longye nodded and said, "Okay, okay, you wait for me at home, I'll go out to find him."

"Don't worry, I'll find it. Oh, and remember to prepare my bathwater, okay?"

Upon hearing Longye's words, Xiaolan blushed slightly and whispered, "Mmm..."

Seeing Xiaolan's appearance, Longye laughed a few times and walked out of the house.

After leaving home, Longye hurried to the library while selecting steel pipes of suitable weight.

"Hmm, that won't do. It might kill the curator and Conan with one blow..."

"This is a bit too light; I can't feel it when I hit it..."

Soon after, Longye finally found a suitable steel pipe.

He glanced in the direction of the library, his eyes flashing with a fierce light: "Are you... prepared to bear the hatred that disturbed my rest?"

Chapter 73 I didn't expect you to be a pole dancer too.

Inside the dimly lit library

Conan and his friends hid in the corner of the stairwell.

"Conan, is it ready yet? I'm hungry, shall we go find something to eat?"

"Shh!"

Upon hearing Genta's complaint, Conan immediately covered his mouth.