Maori Kogoro's daily life in the science harem

Shiratori Renzaburo, who was standing by, showed a hint of surprise when he heard the name: "Zawaki Kouhei? He is a famous bartender in Tokyo. I also heard that he has a collection of many top-quality red wines."

Conan's eyes lit up, and he whispered, "If the criminal is really committing crimes in numerical order, Sawaki Kouhei is indeed likely to be the target."

Maori nodded secretly.

Although he knew very well that Zemu Kouhei was most likely the criminal, in order not to disrupt the rhythm, he could only continue to follow everyone's reasoning.

Mao Li stood up and called everyone: "In this case, let's go to Zemu Gongping's house now and see if we can find any clues."

Kohei Sawaki's home is located in a quiet residential area.

When they walked into his home, they couldn't help but marvel at the furnishings before them.

The house is neat and elegant, and the simple furniture and grand layout reveal the owner's taste.

The most eye-catching thing is the various red wines displayed on one wall. The bottles and jars on the wine rack are dazzling, exuding a unique atmosphere of years of accumulation.

Sawaki Gonghe was a little surprised to see Maori and Inspector Megure coming to his house, but he soon came to greet them warmly: "Mr. Maori, Inspector, and others, with such a big ceremony, I wonder what you can do for us?"

Inspector Megure went straight to the point and explained the circumstances of the case, and mentioned that the criminal's possible target was related to "Eight".

After hearing this, Zemu Gongping was surprised, with a hint of uneasiness in his tone: "How could such a thing happen?! It's too scary. But I don't think I have any special connection with 'Eight', so I won't become a target, right?"

His expression was so natural that there was nothing to fault with it. Mao Li secretly observed every detail of his expression, but he couldn't help but feel more suspicious.

This guy is either really innocent or he is hiding it too deeply.

Mao Li smiled kindly and joked, "Mr. Zemu is such an excellent bartender and has such taste, maybe we are overthinking it. But Officer Shiratori is a red wine lover, maybe he can learn from you."

Shiratori Renzaburo was indeed excited: "Really? Then I'm really going to broaden my horizons!"

Sawaki Kouhei generously invited everyone to visit his wine cellar, and while walking, he chatted with Shiratori Jinsaburo about the tricks of wine tasting.

His words and actions were the same as usual, without any sign of abnormality.

In order to test him, Mao Li calmly led the topic to his daily work: "Mr. Zemu, such an excellent bartender must be very busy at work. Have you encountered anything special recently?"

Sawaki Kouhei chuckled and said casually, "It's indeed very busy, especially at three in the afternoon. I also made an appointment with Asahi Katsuyoshi, the owner of the large-scale marine entertainment facility 'Water Crystal' in Tokyo Bay, to discuss restaurant management issues there."

"Asahi Katsuyoshi?"

Inspector Megure was stunned when he heard this, and Shiratori Jinsaburo also looked at Sawaki Kohei with surprise.

Maori was shocked. This name really appeared!

He tried to stay calm and asked casually, "Xu Shengyi is a big shot, why would he come to discuss this with you in person?"

"Haha, he's a wine lover, and we're old friends. He heard that the restaurant in 'Water Crystal' needed to adjust its wine list, so he specifically asked me to help."

Zemu Gongping spoke in a natural tone.

Conan was thinking about something and whispered: "Asahi Shengyi... his name does have the homonym of 'nine', so he may be the next target."

Mao Li had already made up his mind, but he remained calm on the surface: "Mr. Zemu, you have an appointment at 3 o'clock this afternoon, so I won't bother you. But I still hope you can pay more attention to the situation around you. After all, what happened these days is too dangerous."

After saying goodbye, everyone stood outside of Sawaki Kohei's house. Inspector Megure looked at Mori and said, "Brother Mori, the name of Asahi Katsuyoshi does meet the requirements. What do you think?"

Mao Li pretended to think for a moment, then said in a deep voice: "We can't let our guard down. We must rush to the 'Water Crystal' in advance this time to ensure Asahi Shengyi's safety!"

Inspector Megure nodded heavily, with a hint of coldness in his eyes: "Okay, then act immediately!"

Maori followed behind everyone, feeling mixed emotions.

The plot of the original novel was clearly laid out before him, but the details in reality were constantly changing.

Will Asahi Shengyi be the original target? If the criminal chooses to take another path, how should he deal with it?

More importantly, this time, Maori was determined not to allow the prisoner to hurt anyone!

Chapter 429 Water Crystal

Located in the center of Tokyo Bay, Water Crystal has attracted countless tourists and celebrities with its unique design and marine theme.

When Maori and his companions arrived, the huge building was already crowded with people. Laughter and joy could be heard from the halls, and it was clear that the atmosphere was not uneasy due to the impending danger.

Mao Li followed the crowd into the hall, quickly scanning the guests around him. He was thinking: the clues of the poker cards have gradually become clear, and now all the symbolic goals seem to have been gathered.

The most eye-catching person was Xu Shengyi, the owner of Shui Shuijing. He was standing in the middle of the hall, chatting and laughing with several guests.

His tall stature and smart suit made him recognizable at a glance, and also confirmed Mao Li's judgment in his heart - the "9" in the playing card was Asahi Katsuyoshi.

Following closely behind was Sawaki Kohei, whose usual elegance and composure made him appear at ease in the crowd.

He was holding a glass of red wine beside him and was talking quietly with Shiratori Renzaburo, apparently discussing their wine tasting experience.

Maori secretly noted that he was "8".

Not far away, Nana Oyama was leaning against a gorgeous bar, chatting with other models about interesting things about drag racing.

She is young and beautiful, and her tone is a bit arrogant and free and easy, just like the "7" in a playing card.

The identity of "6" corresponds to Shishido Nagaaki, a well-known reporter who is busy greeting different people and seems to be collecting news materials.

His professional habits make him always appear particularly busy in the crowd, and he often holds a small recording device in his hand.

As for the "5", Maori didn't have to think about it, because that was himself.

He is unexpectedly involved in this strange game, and he must find out the criminal's true intentions before danger comes.

Also in the crowd was a foreigner, Peter Ford, who was wearing a smart suit, holding a cocktail in his hand, and chatting and laughing with several other distinguished guests.

He is quickly labeled by Maori as "4", a foreign gentleman of prominent status but who has nothing to do with the case.

Shiratori Jinzaburo, the "3" in playing cards, is still enthusiastically discussing red wine with Sawaki Kohei, which is exactly what he likes.

“2” is the food critic Minoru Nishina, a man in his fifties but full of energy.

He was standing in a corner of the restaurant, discussing the combination of dishes with the chef, his tone serious, as if everything else had nothing to do with him.

Finally, the symbol of "1" is undoubtedly Kudo Shinichi standing next to Mori, or the little devil who has now become Conan.

He frowned, obviously analyzing the situation quickly.

Mao Li sighed inwardly, "All the targets are here. What exactly does the criminal want to do?"

The hall was brightly lit, music was playing softly, guests were chatting with each other, and everything seemed normal.

But Maori felt an indescribable uneasiness, as if the shadow of danger was approaching quietly.

Conan gently pulled Maori's sleeve and said in a low voice: "Uncle Maori, have you noticed? In this situation, the criminal can easily approach any target. We must find clues in advance, otherwise it may be too late next time!"

Mao Li nodded, looked around and asked, "Who do you think is the most suspicious among these people?"

After careful observation, Conan replied: "It's hard to say at the moment. Sawaki Kohei, Asahi Katsuyoshi, and Koyamauchi Nana, they could all become targets. But from the current situation, Sawaki Kohei has been completely exposed to us, and Asahi Katsuyoshi, as the organizer, has a lot of people protecting him. The real danger may be those who are slightly marginalized, such as Koyamauchi Nana or Shishido Nagaaki."

Maori narrowed his eyes and looked at a corner of the hall.

Nana Oyama was chatting and laughing with several young people, but the actions of an ordinary-dressed waiter behind her caught Maori's attention - he was holding a glass of bubbling drink in his hand, but his expression seemed nervous and uneasy.

Maori calmly patted Conan on the shoulder: "Over there, do you see that person?"

Conan followed Maori's gaze and understood immediately. He lowered his voice a few notches: "It does look like something is wrong. He is a waiter, but the drink in his hand is obviously not an ordinary drink. It may be something targeting Nana Koyama!"

Mao Li's heart trembled, and he immediately called Inspector Megure and Shiratori Renzaburo: "Inspector, Shiratori, there might be something wrong here. That waiter doesn't look right."

Although Inspector Megure was injured, he was experienced and understood Mori's hint as soon as he heard it.

He nodded to Shiratori, and the few of them quickly dispersed and quietly approached the waiter.

Just as the waiter was about to approach Nana Oyama with a drink, Maori suddenly appeared in front of him and blocked his way with his hand: "Excuse me, who is this drink for?"

The waiter was obviously stunned for a moment, then he forced a smile: "This... this glass of wine was ordered by someone, I'm just responsible for delivering it."

Mao Li stared into his eyes, his tone was a little cold: "Really? Then please tell me who ordered it."

The waiter's face suddenly turned pale, his hands trembled slightly, and his eyes began to flicker.

Inspector Megure and Shiratori Jinsaburo also surrounded them at this time, forming an invisible wall of pressure.

Just when the waiter was about to give up, a scream suddenly came from the other side of the hall - Nana Koyama was pointing at her handbag in horror and yelling, "What is this?! Who put this in my bag!"

Maori and Conan looked over there at the same time and then ran over.

In Nana Oyama's handbag, a playing card was lying quietly - the 7 of Spades!

Mao Li picked up the poker card and was shocked. This was a clear signal from the criminal, and his next plan had already begun!

"Ms. Nana,"

Mao Li tried to keep his tone calm, "Please tell us, when did this card appear in your bag?"

Nana Koyama said incoherently: "I... I don't know! I was chatting with them just now and didn't pay attention to my bag at all! Who wants to hurt me?"

Maori took a deep breath and turned to look at Inspector Megure: "Inspector, the situation here is becoming more and more complicated. The criminal is among us, but we need to further confirm who he is. We must act immediately to protect every target!"

Inspector Megure nodded, his expression becoming more serious: "That's right! This dangerous game must end as soon as possible!"

However, just as everyone was busy investigating, a piercing alarm suddenly sounded above the water crystal, and the lights in the entire hall suddenly became dim, and an indescribable ominous premonition enveloped everyone's heart...

Chapter 430: The Burdensome Woman

The shrill alarm in the hall pierced the noisy atmosphere, and the originally relaxed and happy scene fell into tension in an instant.

The lights flickered, and many guests began to look around, talking in low voices, and some were even looking for an exit to leave.

Xu Shengyi stood in the middle of the hall, frowning, with a hint of uneasiness on his face, but more of calmness.

He raised his hands to signal everyone to be quiet, and then said in a steady voice: "Everyone, please don't panic. It's just that there is a small glitch in the system. It may be that the alarm system was triggered by mistake. I will have someone check it immediately. Everyone just need to wait for a moment."

Although Xu Shengyi's words seemed calm, they obviously could not calm the anxiety and anger in everyone's hearts.

Nana Koyama was the first to jump out and shouted in dissatisfaction: "Accidental touch? How could this happen by accident? Mr. Asahi, as the boss here, are you going to use such a perfunctory excuse to evade us?!"

Her words seemed to have cleared up the dissatisfaction in everyone's hearts.

The food critic Minoru Nishina, who was standing on the other side, also spoke up, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone: "That's right. This is the Crystal Water, the most famous entertainment facility in Tokyo Bay. If even the safety measures are so poor, I really doubt your ability to run the business!"

On the other side, several ordinary guests also began to agree, and some even directly questioned: "Is it someone who deliberately sabotaged it? If so, how do you plan to protect us guests?"

Facing everyone's accusations, Xu Shengyi frowned even more tightly.

He tried to calm everyone down, but was interrupted by a barrage of questions. Suddenly, the atmosphere in the hall became increasingly tense.

Zemu Gongping stood up at this time, looked at Xu Shengyi, and then said: "Everyone, please calm down. I have known Mr. Xu for many years. He is a person who pays great attention to details. The security and system of Shuijingjing are designed by a professional team. This situation may really be accidental. The most important thing now is not to let the chaos spread, so as not to cause unnecessary panic."

Sawaki Kouhei's voice was steady and persuasive. Some of the guests gradually quieted down, but a few still complained quietly.

Nana Koyama refused to give in and sneered, "Oh, Mr. Sawaki, it seems that you have a good relationship with Mr. Asahi. Unfortunately, today's matter cannot be brushed off with a few nice words."

Nishina Minoru couldn't help but interrupt: "Ms. Nana is right. If the administrator of the Water Crystal is really so responsible, then why did the alarm suddenly sound today? Why should we believe that this is just a 'minor malfunction'?"

Xu Shengyi's face turned pale, but he still tried to remain calm and continued to explain. However, the lights suddenly went out at this moment!

The entire hall was plunged into darkness, with only the moonlight from outside the window shining faintly in.

The sudden power outage made people completely panic, with screams and chaotic footsteps.

"what happened?!"

Maori cursed under his breath and immediately grabbed Conan beside him to prevent the boy from being knocked down in the crowd.

He looked around and could just barely make out a few figures moving in the darkness.

Suddenly, a sharp voice rang out: "Ah! Someone touched me!"

It was Nana Oyama's voice, with obvious panic and anger.

"Don't run around!"

Maori turned his head sharply, only to find that Nana Oyama was no longer there.

The woman seemed completely overwhelmed by panic and began to run around in the dark.

"What nonsense!"

Mao Li cursed in a low voice and then chased after him. He was secretly worried: If he ran around in this situation, wouldn't it create an opportunity for the murderer?

His eyes swept through the crowd and finally caught a glimpse of a familiar figure in the corridor on one side of the hall.

"Ms. Nana!"

Mao Li shouted as he quickly chased after him. However, the other party seemed to have not heard him at all and continued to run forward, the sound of his footsteps being particularly harsh in the empty corridor.

"Damn it! What's the use of this kind of woman besides being beautiful?"

Maori gritted his teeth and muttered something under his breath, quickening his pace.