Ke Xue: He mastered the steel-cutting divine skill at the start.

Out of boredom, Yukiko and I came up with this idea, just to have some fun.

Miyazaki Yu chuckled, his expression suddenly turning cold.

"Fun? I think you two are just using me for your own purposes, aren't you? Uncle Mori is just a pawn in your eyes, isn't he?"

Both Yusaku Kudo and Yukiko Kudo had grim expressions. They were, of course, eager to see what kind of person this young swordsman who had stirred up such a huge storm really was.

The result was that the other party was far more terrifying than they had imagined!

Yukiko's disguise skills were extremely high, and she was almost never exposed. However, when she was in front of Miyazaki Yu, she was seen through as easily as if she were transparent!

In other words, the skills of disguise are useless in front of the other party.

"Xiaoyu, don't say that. Uncle Yusaku and Aunt Yukiko are both very good people. They didn't mean any harm by doing this. Please don't take it to heart."

Ran knows Miyazaki Yu's temperament best. He is always very gentle with his own people, but he can be very cold to those he doesn't know well, especially those with ill intentions.

She didn't want Miyazaki Yu to have a conflict with Shinichi's parents, so she rushed out to stop it.

Miyazaki Yu looked at Ran, and the icy expression on his face instantly melted away.

"Xiao Lan is right. It seems that's the truth. So Mr. Kudo and Ms. Yukiko did come here to relax. But I think that although the consultation fee was just a joke, given Mr. Yusaku's status as a famous novelist and Ms. Yukiko's status as a big star, they probably won't ask for the money back, right?"

Kogoro's mind immediately becomes sharp when money is mentioned.

"Haha, Yusaku, Yukiko, you two rarely come back, so I must do my best to be a good host this time. However, I'm in a hurry to get to the home of someone involved, so as for time..."

"hehe".

This is what Miyazaki Yu was thinking at that moment: Kogoro really knows how to be stingy.

This means they don't want to pay back the money and also want to kick them out. They're all adults; those who understand, understand the implications of promises like "next time."

"father!"

Ran found Kogoro's behavior unbearable.

Miyazaki Yu smiled and said, "Well then, since you two have come all this way, and Mr. Yusaku is an excellent mystery novelist with a lot of experience in solving cases, why don't we go there together? After all, for someone who owns a castle, one more or one less person makes no difference, right?"

As he spoke, his gaze casually fell on Yusaku Kudo, which suddenly increased the pressure on Yusaku Kudo. After pondering for a few seconds, he nodded.

"Mr. Miyazaki is right. We came here for leisure and to find inspiration for my next novel. A seaside castle like this is a source of inspiration, so it's worth a visit."

Soon, everyone got into Miyazaki Yu's car. Miyazaki Yu's car was grand and classy, ​​and had a full seven seats. Unlike a business van, it was not ugly. In terms of both aesthetics and practicality, it was top-notch.

So even though there were six people sitting on the bus, it wasn't crowded at all.

Along the way, everyone chatted casually, and the details of the castle they were visiting came up.

"Mr. Daisuke Torakura is my client this time. He is a novelist whose main theme is vampires. Drashura is a synonym for vampire, so his residence is also known as the Drashura Villa."

After hearing Kogoro's words, Kudo Yusaku nodded slightly.

"Kogoro, you're right. This Mr. Toracura Daisuke is a very important figure in the entire Japanese supernatural novel world. However, recently his overall style seems to have changed, and he has started writing some heroic fantasy novels, which has led to an increase in female readers."

Everyone nodded. It was perfectly normal for Yusaku Kudo, as an excellent detective novelist, to have a clear understanding of the currently popular novel genres and the situation of the major authors.

Kogoro Mouri was rather annoyed. He had finally managed to find the information, hoping to show off a little to his daughter and Miyazaki Hayao, but Yusaku ruined it.

He immediately became somewhat listless, but Yukiko keenly noticed this and quickly changed the subject with a smile, starting to talk about some interesting things about America.

At that moment, after turning a corner, a huge building came into view.

The entire building clashes sharply with the architectural style of neon-lit Japan. Its tall, church-like spires create a solemn and dignified atmosphere. Once you enter the villa's grounds, it feels as if you've been instantly transported from neon-lit Japan to Europe.

This sense of dislocation instantly brings a rather oppressive feeling to one's heart.

"Is this Villa Dessula? It's quite an interesting place," Miyazaki Yu said, looking at the villa with great interest.

Now that Conan is here, someone's bound to die today. The only question is, who will it be?

Chapter 428 Hidden Identity

"Is this Villa Descholar? It's truly magnificent!"

Kogoro was also deeply shocked.

Yukiko and Ran both felt a sense of oppression, and their smiles gradually faded. As emotional women, their feelings were even stronger.

Yusaku and Conan exchanged a glance, both seeing excitement in each other's eyes. This place was unlikely to remain peaceful, and detectives like them would soon have a chance to prove their worth.

The car drove into the villa's spacious courtyard, where a fountain gently swayed, and various European aristocratic buildings and sculptures exuded a sense of nobility and luxury. However, it also revealed a somber atmosphere, making it feel lifeless.

A young man who was pruning trees rushed forward to greet the car as it entered.

"Gentlemen, what's going on here?"

Kogoro Mouri hurriedly stepped forward and said, "My name is Kogoro Mouri. We were invited here by the owner of this place, Mr. Daisuke Torakura."

The young man said apologetically, "I'm so sorry, Mr. Mori. I've been waiting for you, but the number of people you have is a little different from what the teacher instructed, so I made a mistake. I'm really sorry."

Kogoro nodded in agreement. It wasn't the young man's fault; he hadn't followed the previous agreement and only brought Ran, Miyazaki Hayao, and Conan.

It was the presence of the Kudo couple that caused the misunderstanding.

Yukiko stepped forward and smiled, "My husband and I are both friends of Mr. Mori. We came here today specifically to visit him. My husband, like Mr. Torakura, is a novelist. After learning about this, he also wanted to come here to visit and find some inspiration, so please make way for us."

As she spoke, she winked at the young man, leaving him somewhat bewildered.

It must be said that although Yukiko is already the mother of a high school boy, her beauty is in no way inferior to that of a young girl. Moreover, she has more mature charm than a young girl, so it's no wonder that some young people can't resist her.

"It's alright. This villa is large enough, and it's rarely visited. It's an honor for us that you could grace us with your presence. The teacher won't mind."

After exchanging a few more words, everyone learned that the young man in front of them was named Toshiya Tadokoro, and was considered a disciple of Daisuke Torakura. Under his guidance, the group walked into the villa.

The group passed through the lobby and entered a living room through a side door. There, two people were talking: a tall young man wearing glasses and a short, stout middle-aged man who was balding.

Both men were taken aback when they saw Mori and his group enter, but the short, stout middle-aged man immediately beamed with delight.

"You must be the famous detective Kogoro Mouri? It's such an honor to meet you!"

Kogoro Mouri felt a surge of pride; the feeling of being recognized wherever he went was wonderful, but he didn't show it on his face at all.

Just as they were waiting for the other party to announce their name, the other party suddenly opened their eyes wide.

"Sir, you look familiar. That's right, you must be the famous mystery novelist, Yusaku Kudo? I am Fumio Doi, the editor-in-chief of the Horror Times monthly magazine published by Daigokan Publishing. It is truly an honor to meet you in person!"

Editors and authors have always had a very close relationship.

One is dedicated to discovering outstanding authors, while the other is looking for a discerning mentor to recognize their talent; the two are essentially a community of shared interests.

For editors, an excellent author is their resource.

Many so-called top editors are those who have many famous bestselling authors under their wing. Therefore, good editors and good authors complement each other, which is why this editor-in-chief values ​​Yusaku Kudo so much.

The tall young man standing to the side was also taken aback.

"Are you the Kudo Yusaku who created the Dark Night Duke? My name is Hamura Shuichi, and I currently work at the Folklore Research Institute at Kita Kanto University. It's an honor to meet you."

Kudo Yusaku smiled slightly. He was used to being the center of attention, but with his high emotional intelligence, he knew that the protagonist this time was Mouri Kogoro, and it wouldn't be a good thing for him to also take the place of Kogoro.

"Please don't mind me, everyone. I am a friend of Mr. Kogoro Mouri. I went to visit Mr. Mouri because I had some business to attend to. It just so happened that Mr. Mouri had some things to take care of, so I brought my wife with me."

Fumio Doi and Shuichi Hamura both nodded, and their respect for Kogoro Mouri grew even stronger.

A person's circle of friends is their best identity card. Being good friends with an internationally renowned novelist is certainly not something an ordinary person can do.

The two realized they had just neglected the famous detective, so they quickly made amends. The editor-in-chief, Fumio Doi, was particularly tactful and managed to restore the atmosphere with just a few words.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, they finally turned their attention to Miyazaki Yu.

The tall, imposing man, Hamura Hideichi, spoke up: "I don't know who this is..."

Miyazaki Yu nodded slightly: "I am Mr. Mori's neighbor. This time, I acted as the driver, bringing Mr. Mori, his daughter Ran Mori, and Mr. Kudo's family here together."

"They're neighbors."

After hearing Miyazaki Yu's introduction, both Hamura Shuichi and Doi Fumio, though not explicitly saying so, felt a growing sense of disdain.

He immediately stopped caring and, after exchanging a few pleasantries, Kogoro Mouri got straight to the point.

"By the way, where is Mr. Torakura?"

Tadokoro Toshiya hurriedly said, "Mr. Mori, I'll take you there right away."

Once Kogoro Mori followed Toshiya Tadokoro down the corridor next to the living room toward Daisuke Torakura's room, everyone relaxed.

Hideichi Hamura and the middle-aged editor began chatting with Yusaku Kudo. Kudo's extensive knowledge and erudition impressed both of them, leaving Yu Miyazaki completely out of the picture.

However, Miyazaki Yu didn't care. This case was one of those he had no recollection of, so it was perfect for entertainment.

He began to look around the living room.

It must be said that this Villa Dessula truly deserves the title of magnificent. The building materials and decorations used are all of the highest quality. Moreover, it is located near the sea, and the study where Daisuke Torakura is located is definitely a great place to enjoy the sea view.

However, this elegant place fell into the hands of Daisuke Torakura. Although he had no interest in these novels, his taste in decorations definitely indicated that he was a psychologically dark person.

If I were to buy this villa, I would definitely clean out all these so-called vampire elements like trash.

Suddenly, a slight hissing sound came from his sleeve, and he couldn't help but chuckle.

"I had completely forgotten about you today," she said, her gaze falling on the wine cabinet.

"Sir, would you like a drink?" a woman's voice rang out. Miyazaki Yu turned around and saw a woman standing at the top of the stairs, asking him.

Chapter 429 The Serpent Drinks Wine and Tiger Warehouse Etsuko

Miyazaki Yu glanced at the woman. She was voluptuous and tall, and had a scholarly air about her. She was a rare beauty.

Beautiful things always attract admiration, and Miyazaki Yu is no exception.

However, his gaze was clear and bright, like a deep pool, which made the woman blush.

"Madam, are you the lady of this villa? I am one of the guests who came with Detective Mouri and his group today. Actually, I am not too fascinated by alcohol, but my little pet is extremely obsessed with it."

I forgot to feed it any drinks at noon today, and it actually started begging me for them.

Torakura Etsuko was slightly taken aback:

"pet?"

With a gentle flick of her wrist, Miyazaki Yu's pet snake emerged from her sleeve. Compared to before, its scales were now even more lustrous and dazzling, with faint golden patterns mingling on some of the scales on its head.

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the small snake's body was actually composed of a mixture of various delicate, multicolored patterns, and was not simply white and gold.