The Pirated Onmyoji of the Detective World

"hateful!"

Hattori Heiji was secretly anxious.

I wonder how Kudo, who came in with me but went to the toilet, is doing now!

Why hasn't he come out yet!

If I don't show up soon, I might die along with Mr. Kyosaka!

Of course, compared to Kudo disappearing without a trace, Hattori Heiji is more inclined to believe that he's probably hiding somewhere, ready to seize any opportunity to deliver a "fatal" blow to Mr. Kasuya.

"I want you to press the switch on that flashlight!" Mr. Kasuya looked at the two people he had forced next to the box and smiled sinisterly. "Go down to meet the King of Hell together!"

Mr. Kyosaka looked down at the flashlight at his feet, feeling somewhat dejected.

Unexpectedly, the tool she had prepared to send the murderer who had harmed her grandfather to his death would end up being used on her.

When Hattori Heiji retreated to the edge of the railing with nowhere to go, his heart tightened instantly. "Kudo, I'm counting on you!"

"In that case, it will look to others as if you and the murderer both fell to their deaths from the fire, hahaha!" Mr. Kasuya couldn't help but laugh out loud when he said this.

"But before that..."

However, the next moment, Mr. Kasuya changed the subject and his tone became curious, "I want to ask you how you know that Mr. Kyosaka is the murderer. After all, based on the method you described, even someone else could have committed the crime. There must be something else you haven't said!"

"Heh, who would tell you? If you're so capable, guess for yourself!" Hattori Heiji said dismissively, curling his lip.

Upon hearing Hattori Heiji's words, Mr. Kasuya's eyes twitched involuntarily, clearly angered by his impolite remarks.

You could tell from his suddenly clenched hands that he was truly enraged.

However, Hattori Heiji was not surprised but rather pleased by Mr. Kasaya's reaction.

Heiji Hattori was well aware of the consequences of his words, and the reason he said them on purpose was to provoke Mr. Kazuya and create an opportunity for Conan, who was hiding in the shadows, to deliver a fatal blow.

Seeing Mr. Kasuya take two steps closer to him with an unfriendly expression, Hattori Heiji felt an overwhelming surge of joy. "That's right, that's it, Kudo, your chance has come...!"

"That's an umbrella!"

However, at that moment, a voice came from above.

The group looked up in surprise and saw a small child sitting on the crossbeam above them, swinging his legs.

Who else could this child be but Conan?

The next second, under the watchful eyes of the others, Conan also propped himself up and slid down the slanted support.

Halfway down the slope, he leaped and landed next to Hattori Heiji.

The movements were so fluid and smooth that you wouldn't guess a child could do them.

After landing, Conan looked directly at Mr. Kasaya and continued, "The umbrella that Mr. Kato was holding before he died was a clue. It refers to Oda Nobunaga's riding staff, also known as the gold-coated umbrella. That's why we know that the murderer is Mr. Kyosaka, who played the role of Oda Nobunaga."

Whether it was because of Conan's sudden appearance or the truth he learned from him, Mr. Kasuya's mouth, agape in shock, remained open for a moment.

Conan's movements were quite dashing, but Hattori Heiji, standing to the side, became annoyed.

He had just risked his life to create this opportunity for Kudo, but Kudo just showed up openly to show off.

Good heavens, this is like throwing lambs to the slaughter!

Chapter 577 An unexpected visitor

"Conan!?"

Hattori Heiji seemed somewhat troubled by Kudo's reckless actions. He helplessly rubbed his forehead, momentarily at a loss for words.

This is going to be a difficult situation...

However, Heiji Hattori is not one to complain.

He carefully observed Mr. Kasaya standing opposite him, watching his every move, hoping to find a clue.

Although Kudo missed the opportunity he had created for him, at least now he has another person by his side.

If I cooperate well with Kudo, it's not impossible to subdue Mr. Kashiya.

Just as Hattori Heiji was about to signal Conan with his eyes, he found that the guy didn't even turn his head in his direction, completely ignoring the fact that he had been blinking for a long time.

Conan, on the other hand, kept staring at Mr. Kasaya with a strange smile on his face, seemingly lost in thought.

Faced with the sudden appearance of a little devil, Mr. Kasuya scoffed after regaining his senses.

Now there's no way to use that "flashlight" to take down all three of them at once.

However, he did not show any sign of worry. Instead, he remained confident and in complete control.

"Hehe, another one!"

After chuckling at Conan and his two friends, Mr. Kasuya said in a gloomy tone, "Kid, don't blame me. You can only blame your own bad luck. Who told you to come here and hear these things you shouldn't have heard!"

Although Conan is just a child, Mr. Kasuya has no idea about respecting the elderly and caring for the young, or protecting the future of the nation.

He felt no guilt whatsoever for killing a child in order to obtain the treasure he had been searching for.

The next second, Mr. Kasuya waved his hand and said to the dark first floor below, "Alright, you can all come out now!"

Just in case, he decided to send all his men out to prevent them from escaping.

If one of them were to accidentally escape and call the police, the situation could become very serious.

"!!!"

Hattori Heiji was startled when he noticed Mr. Kasaya calling for help.

It was already troublesome to have only one opponent, but now it seems like there's more than one.

This is terrible!

"hateful!"

Just as Hattori Heiji was secretly annoyed.

Despite Mr. Kasuya's greeting, there was no response from the silent first floor of the factory.

There wasn't even the sound of any footsteps moving.

"..."

"I've let you out; there's no need to hide anymore!"

Thinking that his subordinates hadn't heard him clearly, Mr. Kasuya turned his head slightly and repeated it impatiently towards the first floor.

"..."

The factory remained silent, except for the crackling sound of the flames burning in the iron drums and Mr. Kasaya's calls echoing throughout the factory.

"..."

For a moment, Mr. Kasuya was somewhat bewildered by the lack of response from anyone.

Even Heiji Hattori turned his head blankly to look around the factory.

However, apart from the area where they were standing, everything else was pitch black, and they couldn't see anything about their surroundings.

Is Mr. Kasaya's helper really hidden here?

Or is Mr. Kasaya just putting on an act?

At this moment, Hattori Heiji couldn't help but have his doubts.

The problem is that Mr. Kasuya's astonished expression doesn't seem to be faking it.

"Damn it, are you all deaf?! Get out here right now!"

"I told you to get out here right now!"

A minute later, Mr. Kashiwa, still receiving no response, became increasingly frustrated.

He started brandishing his pistol and roaring towards the first floor.

For some reason, deep down he had a vague sense of foreboding.

His outburst caught the eye of Hattori Heiji, who had been watching the situation closely from the opposite side.

Taking advantage of Mr. Kasuya's inattention, he began to lower his body slightly to gather strength, preparing to rush up and subdue Mr. Kasuya first.

However, just as he was about to take action...

"tread--"

"tread--"

"Thump, thump—"

Slow footsteps came from the direction of the factory's first floor.

The footsteps are getting closer.

Heiji Hattori could also notice that the other person had already stepped onto the stairs leading to the second floor.

"Damn it!"

Hattori Heiji gritted his teeth, thinking that Mr. Kasuya's helper was about to appear, and he also wanted to take down Mr. Kasuya first without thinking twice.

But for some reason, Conan, who was standing next to him, moved in front of him at some point.