Gin doesn't want to work hard

Although Kurosawa looked no different from usual at this point, Ran Mouri was still a little worried.

First, take Kurosawa back to the doctor's house, and then briefly explain the situation to the doctor.

That's what Ran Mouri plans to do.

……

at the same time.

An unexpected guest arrived at the Kudo residence.

Vermouth climbed over the wall.

They sneaked in quietly.

From the moment she came back.

She's been busy organizing things over there.

After briefly learning about the changes in the organization, Vermouth finally had time to investigate Shinichi Kudo.

On the organization's internal website, she saw a record about Shinichi Kudo.

The above indicates that he has been confirmed dead.

But is this really the case?

Vermouth investigated the condition of those around Shinichi Kudo.

Let's not talk about others, just his parents.

Yusaku Kudo and Yukiko Kudo.

The couple has recently been rumored to be planning to return to China to search for their missing son.

Vermouth also visited him after that, under some pretext.

She had observed their condition carefully.

Although they did appear somewhat worried.

But such concerns are superficial.

Just like acting, it seems like it's only for others to see.

Most people might not be able to see it, but Vermouth saw through it very easily.

From that moment on, Vermouth began to have doubts about Shinichi Kudo's condition.

Besides Yusaku Kudo and his group, Ran Mouri's attitude was also quite subtle.

Vermouth is aware of Ran Mouri's feelings for Shinichi Kudo.

Even if Shinichi Kudo were to die, or even if he were merely missing...

Ran Mouri would never appear so calm.

Ran Mouri's performance can only mean one thing.

In her opinion, Shinichi Kudo did not have any problems.

Why is she so sure of this?

The trouble should end it.

Shinichi Kudo must have told her something, which is why Ran Mouri is so at ease.

So, is Shinichi Kudo really dead?

Vermouth doesn't think so.

He must be hiding somewhere.

She wanted to find him.

Based on the clue that Sherry was the one who confirmed Shinichi Kudo's death, Vermouth continued her investigation.

They learned that Sherry had visited the Kudo residence twice before the confirmation.

After returning from the second search of the Kudo residence, Sherry changed Shinichi Kudo's status to "dead".

It was clear that Sherry had discovered something at the Kudo residence that could confirm Shinichi Kudo's death.

Just as Vermouth wanted to continue her investigation...

She discovered that all the peripheral members who had accompanied Sherry to the Kudo residence to investigate were dead.

Although the death of peripheral members is a very common occurrence.

But Vermouth still keenly sensed that something was wrong.

Was this a natural death, or was someone trying to kill them?

Sherry altered Shinichi Kudo's status. Did Shinichi Kudo really die, or did she discover something that couldn't be told?

Vermouth believes it is the latter.

There must be some clues hidden in the Kudo residence.

But to confirm this further, she had to go to the Kudo residence in person.

……

The moment I entered the Kudo residence.

Vermouth noticed the thick layer of dust on the ground.

Judging from this alone, it seems that no one has really been back here for a long time.

She walked slowly forward, not wanting to miss a single detail, trying to find some clues.

Until she arrived at a room on the second floor.

Vermouth confirmed it the moment the door opened.

You can tell from the decorations that this is Shinichi Kudo's room.

Vermouth had a premonition that she would find the answer she had been seeking here.

Chapter 161 Clues

The room was simply decorated.

Vermouth glanced around before her gaze finally settled on the desk against the wall.

In this room, besides the wardrobe next to the bed, the only clues that might be found are on the desk.

She took a few steps forward and stopped in front of the desk.

The small desk had only a row of books and a desk lamp in the upper left corner.

Apart from that, there is nothing.

Like the floor, the desk was also covered in dust.

Vermouth flipped through the books on the shelf, but found nothing except for getting her face covered in dust.

She covered her nose and took a small step back.

After the dust settled, Vermouth continued to examine the desk.

This time, she focused her attention on the drawer under the desk.

In the lower right corner of the desk, there is a row of drawers running from top to bottom.

Vermouth crouched down and reached out to touch the surface of the drawer.

Compared to the desktop, there is significantly less dust on it.

Is it because of their location, or has someone tampered with these drawers?

Vermouth began to open the drawers one by one.

She paused when she reached the second-to-last drawer.

She pushed the drawer back and then pulled it out.

Feeling the sluggishness under her hands, Vermouth's lips curled into a slight smile.

Found it.

She simply pulled the entire drawer out.

Then, Vermouth reached in and groped around for a bit.

Soon, her hand touched a gap.

With a slight press of the fingers, a small piece of wood was pried off with a soft click.

Vermouth did the same thing, removing the planks one by one.

Soon, a hidden little space appeared in front of her.

There was a picture frame inside.

Vermouth raised an eyebrow slightly, and took it out to look at it with a hint of curiosity.

I thought it was just a dark photo of a teenage boy hiding his past.

But when Vermouth saw the image clearly, she couldn't help but widen her eyes slightly.

The photo shows four people wearing black trench coats.

They are the Kudo couple, Shinichi Kudo's neighbor Dr. Agasa, and Gin, who is sandwiched in the middle with a gentle smile.

Vermouth no longer had much time to ponder the hidden meaning of this photograph.

At this moment, her attention was entirely focused on "Gin".

Vermouth carefully examined the person in the photo.

Gin tied his hair up, and apart from a few strands falling at his temples, his entire face was fully exposed.

Although I've never seen Gin with his hair tied up, just looking at his facial features, the person in the photo looks remarkably like Gin.

He's practically a carbon copy of Gin.