Detective Conan: Birth of the Demon Child

What these children don't realize is that they will soon find their wallets emptied by Ultraman toys and cards.

Dear children, let's experience the joy of collecting cards again!

Those kids who haven't even collected all the Pokémon cards are about to experience double the joy.

I'm so happy!

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Beikacho, Tokyo

In an abandoned building

"From the day I escaped from that dark organization, to the moment you rescued me from the darkness..."

Bathed in sunlight, Ai Haibara, dressed in a black Gothic Lolita outfit, looked like an elf emerging from the night. Gazing directly into Seimei Suzuki's eyes, she confessed with deep affection, "I've already fallen hopelessly in love with you, Kamen Rider!"

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Faced with Ai Haibara's sudden confession, Seimei Suzuki, the 'Masked Man', perfectly displayed a shocked expression.

"Cut! That's it!"

Holding the script in his hand, Mitsuhiko couldn't help but wave excitedly, then turned to Ayumi and Conan and said, "Did you two see that? This scene is about a female spy from an evil organization confessing her feelings to Kamen Rider. It's the most impactful scene."

You should act like Seimei and Haibara. Your performances just now were too calm. You need to be more emotional and more surprising!

"If it weren't for Seimei and the others having to play the main villains in the script, they should really have been cast as Kamen Rider and the female spy."

"Come on! This is the show they're going to perform at the Teitan Elementary School school fair in a few days, isn't it?"

Faced with director Mitsuhiko's complaints, Conan said helplessly, "If that's the case, why don't we act in some more ordinary dramas? Like Momotaro and Issun-boshi or something."

Mitsuhiko said with a smug look, "I have no interest in filming stories that aren't realistic at all!"

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Upon hearing this, Suzuki Haruaki and Conan's lips twitched.

In the end, Kamen Rider isn't much better, is he?

Seeing this, Genta angrily shouted, "Seriously! I can only play the third villain this time—the Taro Demon, what right do you have to choose when you're playing the lead role of Kamen Rider?"

If it weren't for the fact that Genta was too fat to play Kamen Rider, he wouldn't have given up the chance to play the male lead to Conan!

do not forget!

He's the real leader of the Junior Detective League!

"That's right~ I brought you to this abandoned building specifically so that you and Ayumi could find that feeling of acting and experience that atmosphere."

Mitsuhiko gave Conan a look that said, "Don't be so ungrateful," and pointed at Suzuki Seimei and Haibara Ai, saying, "Besides, Seimei and the others have already set an example for you. Can't you be a little more serious?"

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After being lectured by Mitsuhiko and Genta, Conan felt exhausted. After thinking for a moment, he suggested, "Why don't we just act out a police story? Wouldn't that be more realistic?"

For example, a prisoner runs into an abandoned building and then has a shootout with the police…

"stop!"

Before Conan could finish speaking, a sharp shout suddenly rang out, followed by a middle-aged man with handcuffs rushing in from outside.

???

Amidst the puzzled gazes of Suzuki Haruaki and the others, Officer Sato, carrying a police gun, rushed in right behind them.

"Don't move! I'll shoot if you move again!"

Faced with the dark muzzle of a gun, the middle-aged man had no choice but to stop, covering his face and breaking down in tears: "I...I'm really innocent, I really didn't kill anyone! I'm innocent..."

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Seeing the middle-aged man's distraught appearance, Conan couldn't help but ask, "Officer Sato, what exactly happened?"

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Officer Sato noticed Suzuki Haruaki and the others, and said with some surprise, "Conan, you guys are here too?"

"Bang bang bang..."

"Officer Sato... I'm here!"

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the door, and Officer Takagi followed, running in breathlessly.

call--

Seeing the middle-aged man being restrained by Officer Sato, Officer Takagi breathed a sigh of relief, finally feeling a huge weight lifted from his shoulders.

The middle-aged man in front of them was a key suspect in a murder case, and Officers Sato and Takagi were responsible for escorting him.

However, on their way to the Metropolitan Police Department, Officer Takagi and his team encountered a traffic accident. While they were helping to clear the traffic, the middle-aged man took the opportunity to escape.

Fortunately, he didn't actually escape; otherwise, Officer Sato and Officer Takagi would have faced far more than just writing a report when they returned.

"I really didn't do it. I've been wronged. My daughter is getting married tomorrow, and I can't miss her wedding!"

Just as Officer Sato and her colleagues were about to escort the middle-aged man back to the police car, he couldn't help but struggle violently again.

"..."

Seeing this, Suzuki Seimei frowned slightly and suddenly spoke up: "You really didn't kill anyone? Tell the truth!"

As Suzuki Seimei activated the "Word Spirit Technique," a special spiritual force merged into his voice and entered the middle-aged man's ears.

The middle-aged man couldn't help but reply, "I really didn't kill anyone!"

"Officer Sato, Officer Takagi, this uncle might really be innocent. Can you tell us what happened?"

Perhaps Officer Sato and her colleagues still didn't believe the middle-aged man was innocent, but Suzuki Haruaki, who had secretly used the "Word of Power," was certain that the middle-aged man was indeed innocent.

Unless the middle-aged man's mental strength far surpasses that of Suzuki Seimei, he would have no chance against the mental inducement of "Word of Power".

Furthermore, there was no "Check-in Available" sign floating above the middle-aged man's head, which indirectly proves that he is not the real murderer.

“Mr. Higashida, stop struggling. The person who was murdered this time is Ms. Muranishi Mami, who lived in the same apartment building as you and was your boss at the company.”

While urging the middle-aged man to give up, Officer Takagi took the opportunity to explain the details of the case to Haruaki Suzuki and the others: "The crime scene was in Ms. Mami Muranishi's bathroom, and when her body was discovered, you were fast asleep in her bed."

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Chapter 223 Everyday Wrongful Convictions (Third Update, Please Vote)

Seeing that Mr. Higashida's resistance was gradually weakening, Officer Takagi pressed on, saying, "Moreover, the front door and security lock were locked at the time, so the room was essentially a locked room."

Besides, your fingerprints were clearly visible on the key to the front door, the security lock, and even on the wires of the cassette tape wrapped around the deceased's neck.

According to our police investigation, you had a conflict with Ms. Muranishi Mami while you were working at the company.

On the night of the incident, you even said in the bar that you were determined to teach that woman a lesson.

"After you got drunk, you might have gone to Ms. Muranishi Mami's room and killed her!"

"..."

Upon hearing Officer Takagi's words, Mr. Higashida gradually fell silent, but still couldn't help but argue, "But I really didn't kill anyone! Although I hate that woman, I never thought of killing her."

I don't know why I ended up in her room last night. I clearly remember going back to my own apartment.

"And my daughter is getting married tomorrow, and I have to attend her wedding. How could I possibly kill someone at this time?"

The proof is like a mountain!

If it weren't for the fact that Mr. Higashida was certain that he hadn't killed anyone last night...

Faced with so much irrefutable evidence, he himself began to doubt whether he was the murderer.

"..."

Seeing that Mr. Higashida was still crying foul even at this point, Officer Sato and Officer Takagi began to ponder.

Logically speaking, given so much irrefutable evidence, if Mr. Higashida were truly the murderer, he should have already accepted his fate.

With so much irrefutable evidence before them, no matter how much Mr. Dongtian denies it, it is enough for the judge to convict him.

Moreover, this attitude of refusing to admit guilt will only lead the judge to believe that he is in contempt of court, thus resulting in a heavier sentence.

Therefore, unless someone is truly innocent, with so much irrefutable evidence in front of them, the murderer will not waste their energy proclaiming their innocence.

"Um... Officer Sato, what should we do next?"

Officer Takagi remained silent for a moment, then cast an inquiring glance at Officer Sato.

It was obvious that Officer Takagi sensed something was amiss, but he still needed to consult Officer Sato before proceeding.

After staring at Mr. Higashida's face filled with despair for a while, Officer Sato said softly, "I will be responsible for escorting Mr. Higashida back to headquarters. Takagi, you can go and investigate the situation at the murder scene again."

If you can find proof that Mr. Dongtian is not the murderer before he goes to work tomorrow, he should still be able to attend his daughter's wedding.

"Yes!"

Officer Takagi responded with a smile upon hearing this.

"...Thank you, thank you so much."

Mr. Higashino couldn't help but shed tears of emotion upon hearing their conversation.

Seeing Mr. Higashida's reaction, Officer Sato and her colleagues felt even more strongly that he might really have been wronged.

However, for criminal investigators, feelings are just feelings; ultimately, evidence is what matters.

The actions of Officers Sato and Takagi can only be considered as giving Mr. Higashida a chance to escape punishment.

If Officer Takagi fails to find evidence favorable to Mr. Higashida, then he will ultimately have to bear the blame for the murder.

"Officer Takagi, let's all help out!"

"That's right! Now it's our turn, the Junior Detectives Club!"

"The Junior Detective League, let's go!"

Amidst Officer Takagi's helpless expression, Conan and his friends, their reckless spirits burning brightly, followed him out of the abandoned building.

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