Conan: I can hear the murderer's voice

After dark, several people with their own ulterior motives returned to the villa one after another.

Except for Ayako, the other four members of the photography club stayed in their respective rooms on the second floor.

Conan, Xiaolan and Sonoko stayed in the living room on the first floor.

Dinner is ready, and Ayako comes to the sofa to confirm with her sister:

"How is the progress of Lin Xuan's case?"

"I'll ask the senior."

Although Sonoko wanted to take this opportunity to introduce Lin Xuan to her family, her sister's friends from the university photography club were also invited to the villa, and Ikeda and the others definitely didn't want to wait any longer.

"Hey? Why is there no signal..."

After hearing Sonoko's complaints, Conan and Xiaolan noticed that there was no signal or network on their phones.

【Is someone trying to stir up trouble? 】

Wherever the detective appears, there crime and murder appear.

Even though his body has become smaller, Conan is still a detective and he is somewhat aware of his physical condition.

Ayako didn't care:

"After all, this villa is quite remote, and perhaps the operator's signal cannot cover the entire mountain."

Ayako suggested to her sister:

"Would you like to reserve a portion of food so that you can warm it up for Lin Xuan when he arrives?"

This is a good idea. Sonoko was about to nod in agreement when she noticed the smile that her sister couldn't hide in the corner of her eyes.

[No way, sister, do you know that I am interested in you? ]

Suzuki Ayako watched her sister grow up, and of course, Sonoko's little thoughts did not escape her eyes.

She agreed to hire Lin Xuan at a high price, not only to find out the truth about her best friend's suicide two years ago, but also to see for herself who the man who fascinated Yuanzi was.

Unless one day Sonoko wants to have an affair with Xiaolan, Conan won't care who she likes.

Conan also vaguely realized that a crime might happen in this villa.

[When Atsuko was mentioned, the expressions of the other photography club members became strange]

[And in this remote villa, you can’t use your mobile phone to contact the police]

Conan thought about it and asked Ayako:

"Sister Ayako, did Miss Atsuko behave in any unusual way before she committed suicide two years ago?"

Ayako was a little surprised.

[Are today's elementary school students no longer interested in Kamen Rider? They actually asked this kind of question]

Xiaolan was afraid that the other party would misunderstand, so she quickly said in an apologetic voice:

"This kid is Conan, who is staying at my house, and he's also his father's detective assistant."

"Conan also likes to be a detective. He even formed a young detective team with his classmates."

Ayako was filled with respect when she heard this. She encouraged him:

"So you are the assistant of a famous detective. You will surely become a nationally famous detective like Mr. Maori in the future."

Conan was too tired to complain.

[What kind of detective is this uncle? Without my help, he can only take trivial commissions like tracking down cheating partners and finding lost pets.]

[I will never fall into his situation]

Sonoko commented nonchalantly:

"He's just a kid who worships Lin Xuan and imitates detective games."

Conan was completely speechless.

[Worship Lin Xuan? Is it funny? ]

[Even though he beat me a few times, I still found clues in those cases]

[It's just to let Lin Xuan show off first]

[For this case, I will definitely find out the truth from two years ago before Lin Xuan arrives! ]

The members of the photography club who were unwilling to talk about Atsuko's suicide were all on the second floor of the villa, and Conan had the opportunity to ask Ayako in detail about what happened two years ago.

However, at this moment, Takahashi's shocked voice came from above:

"Strange, you are the weirdo with bandages?! Ikeda? What are you going to do to Ikeda? Let her go!!!"

Before Takahashi could finish his words, the bandaged man flashed past the French window in the living room like a skinny gray bird.

Although it was night, the light in the living room was bright enough for everyone to see the female screenwriter Chikako Ikeda being held in the arms of the bandaged monster.

And Ikeda must have been injured, half of her face was covered in blood.

Conan didn't hesitate at all and was the first to chase out of the villa.

Xiaolan is most afraid of supernatural things, and the terrifying bandage monster also scared the Suzuki sisters.

Following their screams, the remaining three members of the photography club quickly came to the living room.

Takahashi was the first to speak, with a look of shock on his face:

"I wanted to go to the balcony to smoke a cigarette, and I heard strange noises coming from Ikeda's room next door."

"I turned around and saw that monster. Just like you said, its entire face was covered with bandages."

"Ikeda was held in its arms. I wanted the monster to let go of Ikeda, but I didn't expect it to jump directly from the second floor."

Yuanzi took over the conversation and nodded vigorously:

"Yes, we also witnessed the moment when the bandaged man jumped down from the building."

Ayako added:

"Chikako is probably injured. I saw blood on her face."

A few hours ago, the long-haired handsome man Ota promised Xiaolan and Sonoko that if any monster dared to approach the villa, he would protect them even at the cost of his life.

But he had never seen the bandaged man in person, and just hearing the description made him turn pale with fear.

Kakutani, who still has a crush on Ikeda, calls on everyone:

"What are you waiting for? Let's chase together and save Chikako from the monster."

However, they failed to do so. First, Takahashi, who came to the suspension bridge with a serious look on his face, panting, said:

"The suspension bridge was destroyed hours ago."

[There is only one passage connecting the villa to the outside world. If the criminal's purpose is kidnapping or extortion, he will most likely arrange for his companions to prepare a vehicle on the other side of the river in advance.]

[The prisoners disguised as bandage monsters crossed the suspension bridge, and then destroyed the only passage to facilitate retreat]

[But the criminal did not do so. Instead, he destroyed the only passage and trapped everyone in the villa.]

[There is only one possibility, the criminal's purpose is to kill people! ]

Conan's reasoning was soon verified, and Ota found Ikeda who was kidnapped by a monster in the forest.

To be precise, it was Ikeda's head that was found.

The scriptwriter's head was cut off from his neck and thrown on a pile of dead branches and leaves.

In addition, there are various body parts such as left hands, thighs, arms, etc.

Seeing this scene, Ota ran away quickly despite the slight pain in his waist injury and told others the location where the body parts were found.

Ayako was heartbroken to see yet another of her companions die in such a horrific way.

At this moment, Sonoko seemed like an older sister. She held Ayako in her arms and comforted her softly.

Conan squatted beside the body parts and examined the body. This time no one would come to disturb him.

Conan soon made a judgment.

[Ms. Ikeda was killed and dismembered with an axe or similar weapon]

[Death time will not exceed two hours]

Seeing his beloved goddess become like this, Kakutani was heartbroken. He clenched his fists and said:

"The criminal is the beast wrapped in bandages. He must still be hiding nearby! I won't let him go!"

When the bandaged man kidnapped Ikeda and jumped from the second floor of the villa, the members of the photography club were all in the villa.

Xiaolan, Sonoko and Conan are in the lobby on the first floor.

Therefore, Kakutani concluded that the murderer was someone other than them hiding in the forest.