Gin doesn't want to work hard

Boss, are you really not afraid of being discovered?

"Kurosawa-kun, what were you looking at just now?"

Conan, who was standing nearby, noticed Kurosawa's unusual behavior.

Kurosawa paused for a moment, then readily betrayed the Boss.

He pointed to one of the more prominent cameras.

"It seems like there are a lot of cameras in the room."

These words elicited varying reactions from those present.

"Kogoro Mouri" exclaimed in surprise, as if he had just noticed this.

"Hey, it's true!"

Who installed these cameras here?

Conan looked thoughtful.

Harufumi Mogi looked at Kurosawa with admiration.

"Hey buddy, you have a really sharp eye!"

Senma Kazuyo then provided an answer to the question posed by "Kogoro Mouri".

"I guess that's the guy who invited us here."

"He might be hiding behind the camera right now, watching us!"

"Huh? Really?" Ran Mouri, who had just returned from the restroom, overheard their conversation and said somewhat uneasyly. "It's a little creepy."

"Ms. Senma is right."

Another voice came from the side.

The group turned to look, and this time it was a woman wearing a white coat.

"Ah, this is Ms. Ikumi Gunta, a detective who was also invited here."

The maid introduced them to everyone.

"Hello." Ikumi Gunda greeted everyone and continued what she hadn't finished saying, "There is indeed someone watching this place through the camera."

"Because a camera just moved!" another voice chimed in.

Hakuba Saguru stood on the second-floor railing, looking down at the crowd.

He introduced himself as he walked down the stairs.

"My name is Hakuba Saguru, and I'm a detective!"

"Another one?" Mogi Harufumi shook his head slightly. "Just how many people did the host invite here?"

"Ah, you guys plus Mr. Daishang from earlier make up the whole group."

"That's what the maid replied."

"That means there are six detectives in total," Kogoro Mouri concluded.

"But what exactly is that guy trying to do?"

"Did they invite us over, only to secretly watch us from behind a camera?"

"What a cowardly fellow!"

"Hey, come out and see us right now!"

"Kogoro Mouri" ran under a camera and shouted loudly.

The next moment, all the cameras turned around.

One by one, red-glowing cameras were pointed at "Kogoro Mouri," like pairs of cold and ruthless eyes.

Kogoro Mouri was startled and quickly took a few steps back to the group.

Chapter 277 The Scapegoat Da Shang Zhu Shan

The camera slowly rotated, following Kogoro Mouri's movements, and focused on the people below.

Seeing this undisguised action, the detectives present all frowned.

Ran Mouri was a little scared, so she hid behind "Kogoro Mouri".

"Dad, Dad, are we really going to stay here for the night?"

The eerie villa, the dim lighting, and the cameras that follow people around—all of this was chilling.

"This……"

Kogoro Mouri also seemed somewhat hesitant.

Harufumi Mogi, who was standing to the side, gave a soft snort.

"They gave the guests a hard time as soon as they walked in."

"It seems the owner of this house isn't very welcoming. In that case, there's no need for me to stay here any longer."

After saying that, he made a move to leave.

Everyone present was shrewd and naturally saw through Mogi Harufumi's probing intent.

Regardless of who is behind it all, since he went to such great lengths to bring them together, he must have some kind of need.

Given this, he certainly wouldn't let them leave easily.

So, what will he do when faced with the departure of Harufumi Mogi?

The detectives present were very curious about this, so they did not take any action for the time being.

Kurosawa wouldn't do anything unnecessary, while Ran Mouri and the maid hadn't yet reacted.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Harufumi Mogi successfully touched the doorknob.

"Click!"

He pushed the door open and stepped out.

The detectives became alert, keeping a close eye on their surroundings.

But strangely, nothing happened.

Harufumi Mogi's footsteps gradually faded into the distance, indicating that he had already walked some distance.

Despite this, the person behind the scenes still did not react.

The camera was still working, its flashing red dot facing the crowd, seemingly mocking their overestimation of their abilities.

"what!"

The maid suddenly exclaimed.

But she finally realized the significance of Mogi Harufumi's actions.

"Mr. Mogi, please wait a moment!"

"At least finish your dinner here before leaving..."

The maid hurriedly chased after her.

The detectives still showed no intention of stopping them.

"It seems the person behind the scenes is more composed than we imagined!" Ikumi Gunda said thoughtfully.

Is it indifference? Or a sense of powerlessness?

Or perhaps, they are fearless because they have nothing to lose?

Hakuba Saguru proposed three possibilities in a row.

“They specifically gathered us here; there’s no way they weren’t prepared.”

Chima Kazuyo said calmly, bluntly indicating that the mastermind behind the scenes was not an easy opponent.

She glanced at the camera almost imperceptibly.

These cameras were originally installed in the villa, and are said to have been left by the previous owner.

As for who the previous owner was and why so many cameras were installed in the annex, Chima Kōdai had no idea.

She had asked Ogami Shuzen similar questions, but every time the previous owner of the villa was mentioned, Ogami Shuzen would always try to change the subject, appearing as if she were keeping something to herself.

Senma Kazuyo's intuition told her that there must be some secret hidden here.

However, Da Shang Zhu Shan does indeed possess the property certificate for this villa.

Senma Kazuyo herself was also eager to find the treasure hidden in this annex.

With each person harboring their own ulterior motives, Senma Shiro ultimately did not dwell too much on this issue.

As long as it doesn't prevent her from solving the mystery of the treasure, whatever Da Shang Zhu Shan is hiding is none of her business!

Although Chima Kazuyo was somewhat dissatisfied with Daikami Shuzen's behavior of arbitrarily rotating the camera.

But this action did clear her name to some extent, and since she had already prepared a final dinner for Oogami Shuzen, Senma Kōdai went with him.

Of course, in a corner unnoticed by others, Chima Kazuyo also gave the camera a few winks, signaling Oogami Shuzen to stop there.

Otherwise, if the remaining people also left like Harufumi Mogi, her plan would be a complete failure!

At Chima Kazuyo's signal, the camera in front of her did indeed react.

However, it wasn't what she had imagined.

The red light on the camera flashed a few times before going out.

This indicates that the entity behind the scenes refuses to communicate.

hateful!

Senma Kōdai cursed under his breath.

What exactly is Da Shang Zhu Shan trying to do?!

……