Isn't it very scientific to use the Death Note to kill people?

She looks just like that child.

Vermouth couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

However, they only look alike...

Although she couldn't help but feel a little pity, Vermouth was, after all, the target of her mission, and she wouldn't show any mercy.

Chapter 370: Lin Jiashu, a Viper?

A cherry blossom tree stands atop the mountain, the very spot where the Cherry Blossom Queen and Prince Gil died.

Since he had accepted the commission, Lin Jiashu had to at least put on a show.

However, not long after he arrived under the cherry blossom tree, a yellow car drove up from a short distance away.

Ran Mouri, wearing the Beika High School uniform, walked over.

She was clearly taken aback when she saw that there were people under the tree.

"You're the one from the banquet last night—?"

"Greetings, Princess Mira."

Lin Jiashu replied, "My name is Lin Jiashu. I am here only because I have been asked by Mr. Qi to investigate the truth behind this 'accident'."

"the truth?"

Mira's expression changed subtly.

Gerald was the first eyewitness to the deaths of the Queen and the Prince.

The other party's version of events was that the prince accidentally shot and killed his mother while hunting, and because he could not accept the fact, he shot himself. Because he had always been well protected by the queen, Mira never suspected her uncle.

"Prince Gilles is left-handed, isn't he?"

"...How did you know?"

"It seems that's indeed the case."

Lin Jiashu smiled and said, "Alright, I've finished investigating what I wanted to investigate here, so I won't disturb the princess's reminiscence any longer."

"What do you mean by that? Hey, what's the truth?"

"I haven't obtained any evidence yet, so everything is just speculation for now. If nothing unexpected happens, let's keep the truth a secret until tomorrow..."

Lin Jiashu waved and left.

Princess Mira, who was left behind, was a little resentful, but when she looked back at the cherry blossom tree swaying in the sudden gust of wind, the sadness that welled up in her heart made her stop shouting and walking.

Because she really didn't want anyone to see her pathetic self.

Lin Jiashu walked towards the yellow car.

"Oh, we meet again, handsome!"

Standing outside the car, leaning against the small Beetle, Fujiko Mine greeted him with a smile.

Lupin III squinted: "And who is this person in the pool?"

"Indeed, we meet again, Ms. Fujiko Mine."

"Oh, so you recognize me? Are you one of my fans?"

"Ah, if Ms. Fujiko Mine were to shoot a photobook, I'm afraid I would definitely become your fan."

"oh!!!!"

Lupin III suddenly perked up upon hearing this, then looked at Fujiko Mine with a lecherous grin, "That's a great idea, Fujiko~ Why don't you do something good for society?"

"If I were to have a photoshoot, how much would you be willing to pay me, Lupin?"

Why should I pay?

"I feel like it's a waste of my looks to do a photoshoot, and I wouldn't be willing to do it without a good price. But if Lupin offered a good price, I might agree~"

Fujiko Mine is very narcissistic.

Or perhaps it's because she has a deep understanding of her own beauty that she always uses her body to seduce others to achieve her goals.

Lin Jiashu was speechless.

Fujiko looked at him again: "So, little brother, you still haven't explained why you know me."

"Do you agree with the reason that you came to know about Mr. Keith because of his commission and his deal with you?"

"Of course, no problem, but I know you're lying."

Fujiko Mine chuckled, "You're the kind of handsome guy who's polite, gentle, and reliable in front of others, but secretly has a lot of cunning and ideas... Just like a venomous snake, most people only realize it when they're suddenly bitten, right? But by then it's probably too late."

"..." This group of people is indeed very difficult to deal with.

"But you're probably a good person."

Fujiko Mine reached this conclusion.

She has a good eye for people and rarely makes mistakes.

“I can’t get along with this type of person.” Lupin III stretched lazily.

"Well, after all, our art styles are different."

Lin Jiashu also laughed.

—Comedians are often the most difficult to deal with; becoming their enemy will only cause headaches.

Fujiko Mine nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, just like humans and primates..."

"Fujiko, are you referring to me as a primate?"

"Oh my! Lupin is so clever!"

"You woman..."

Lupin looked at her with displeasure.

"Gerald has probably called in some troublesome assassins this time. You'd better be more careful when it comes to protecting the princess."

After saying this, Lin Jiashu got on a motorcycle.

This was the vehicle he borrowed from the Vespanian Palace.

Through his conversation with Lupin III, he confirmed that the monkey-faced phantom thief would not act on his word or accept his commission.

He only acts on things that interest him.

Fujiko Mine's words could indeed sway her with money, but one should also be careful that this woman doesn't cheat people—betrayal is something this woman often does, and she even likes to suddenly turn against people when they are successful, causing them to fall into the abyss.

Boom!

With a roar of the motorcycle, Lin Jiashu quickly left the scene.

Fujiko Mine, who remained behind, watched his retreating figure and chuckled, "What do you think, Lupin?"

"I always feel like he's a dangerous and troublesome person, it's best to keep my distance from him..."

Lupin said something, but quickly forgot about it.

Lin Jiashu quickly returned to the royal palace in Vespania.

Conan and Daisuke Jigen disguised themselves as father and son and went out to investigate, while Kogoro Mouri went to the royal palace's armory to investigate. Meanwhile, Yukiyuki Qian, who was only focused on capturing Lupin, was contacting the security personnel in charge of the treasure vault management - Lupin III was eyeing the royal crown and had most likely already scouted the location.

Meanwhile, another person also infiltrated the palace.

Walking through the vast palace, Vermouth, disguised, secretly observed the interior.

Then there are locations suitable for sniping or close-quarters combat.

After observing for a while, she took out her phone to report to Gin and sent him the photos she had secretly taken of the palace.

A reply came quickly.

Gin: "Let's do it tonight."

Vermouth: "So eager?"

Gin: "To avoid any unforeseen complications."

Vermouth: "OK, then I'll continue to lie low for now and give you a signal when I have the chance."

Knowing Gerald's treacherous ambitions, Keith and his men now place great importance on the "princess's" security, and almost never leave her alone.

Therefore, the most suitable method is still long-range sniping.

Perhaps we could try to lure the princess to a location suitable for being sniped?

Vermouth thought to herself.

Chapter 371: Gin's Astonishment

Nightfall always brings a sense of tranquility.

This is especially true in the royal palace.

Xiao Lan, who had been sitting in her room all day, looked at Lin Jiashu with surprise and delight upon his return.

"Jiashu, how's the investigation going? Any results?"

"Yes, everything is going very smoothly, just one last thing is missing."

"Great."

Xiao Lan smiled brightly upon hearing this.

A maid standing in the room stepped forward: "Your Highness, would you like some tea?"

"...I already told you there's no need to call me Your Highness, after all, I'm not really one."

Xiaolan smiled as she looked at the two maids in the room.

These two women are Princess Mira's personal maids, having served her for five and three years respectively. In Count Keith's words, they are people who can be absolutely trusted.

"But as for tea, would you like some, Yoshiki-san? You must be exhausted after running around all day."

"Well, then please give me a pot of black tea." Lin Jiashu chuckled as he said this, "But actually, I spent most of today riding my motorcycle and enjoying the scenery of this country. It really is a very beautiful country."

"That's great... I want to go see it too."

"I knew you'd say that, so I took a picture."

As Lin Jiashu spoke, he took out a DV camera.

He bought this on his way out today.

Xiao Lan was surprised to receive the camera he handed her, and she opened the photo album and looked at the photos with great interest.

One of the maids left the room to prepare black tea.

Lin Jiashu then sat down and explained the location in the photo to her.

"There's a coffee shop around here that has really good cakes. Shall we go try it once things are settled?"

"Okay."

Xiao Lan readily agreed.

However, she clearly remembered that Yoshiki-san didn't like cake, yet he went out and said that there was a coffee shop with really delicious cakes...

So you're probably just making excuses to go on a date with yourself, right?

Woohoo

Having realized this, I feel like I've inherited some of my father's "detective" talent.

Time flows slowly.

Another maid in the room began to wonder, "Why hasn't she come back yet after so long?"

She was referring to the maid who went to make black tea.

"It's okay, something's probably holding you back."

As Lin Jiashu spoke, he stood up, saying he needed to go to the restroom first.

It was only shortly after he left that the maid who had gone out to make tea arrived late.