The Detective Conan's Luck-Changer: Ran Begs for Mercy at the Start

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Hongye looked blissful and stood on tiptoe, wanting to give her a kiss.

But then she heard the chatter of the people nearby and remembered the way she had landed, and she immediately lowered her head in embarrassment.

Paramedics arrived quickly.

However, both of them were completely unharmed, not even a speck of dust on them, and they didn't need any treatment at all.

A curly-haired man in a suit rushed over shortly afterward; it was Iori Muga, the family butler and bodyguard of Ooka Momiji.

"Thank goodness, Miss, I'm so glad you're alright."

"Mr. Yizhu, thank you so much!"

Iori Muga bowed deeply.

Then, Hongye quickly walked to the butler's side and whispered a few words.

Iori Muga also responded quietly.

Sonoko, the Detective Boys, and Professor Agasa also arrived.

Three elementary school students asked with admiration, "Brother Yizhu, are you a Kamen Rider?"

"Last time he dodged bullets, and this time he jumped from such a tall building..."

The speaker is unintentional and the listener is interested.

Inspector Otaki was startled and quickly went to the side to make a phone call to report to his superior.

Sonoko then walked up to Ooka Momiji and began to calculate the accounts:

“Hey, Ooka Momiji, Mr. Itake saved you again. This time it was a life-saving favor, which can completely offset that request, right?”

Hongye turned her head, looked at the garden, and explained, "My husband helped out of his own volition because he likes me."

"I will never forget this kindness."

"But the previous requirements will absolutely not be changed!"

Now that things have come to this, how could Hongye possibly back down?

Thinking about what would happen soon, Hongye's face involuntarily flushed red.

Sonoko immediately cursed, "What an unreasonable and unscrupulous bad woman!"

Momiji wanted to retort, but Sonoko had already moved on to Itake Karuta.

Inspector Otaki, who was standing next to him, also put down his phone and handed a piece of paper to Itake Karuta.

"This is the notice we received today, saying that Osaka TV station will be bombed. As a precaution, the head of headquarters has issued an evacuation order."

"Fortunately, the evacuation was timely and there were no major casualties, but it's a pity that the TV station was destroyed."

was saying,

A sigh of lamentation arose.

It was Chairman Achiba who lamented that the precious flower cards passed down for many years were destroyed in the explosion.

I even considered rushing into the fire to rescue that set of playing cards.

He was stopped by his bodyguards.

Seeing that Izuki Shizuta and Momiji had escaped safely,

With red-rimmed eyes, President Achiba leaned closer and asked, "Mr. Itake, did you bring that painting plaque out with you?"

“That’s my wife’s favorite floral arrangement. If it’s burned, I don’t know how I’ll face him…”

“Mr. Izuki, you brought that floral plaque, right? Please tell me…”

President Achiba's voice trembled, tinged with sorrow. Coupled with the bandage on his forehead from a glass cut, he looked rather pitiful.

Izuki Karita sneered inwardly:

That old bastard orchestrated this bombing; his aim was to destroy the flower cards.

For this reason, they were even willing to blow him and Hongye Tuo up.

Now they actually have the nerve to come here and act pitiful.

Did I forget to bring my flower cards and have to apologize to this old man?

Izuki Shizuta smiled and said, "Yes, I also rescued that flower arrangement card while I was at it."

The expression on President Achiba's face froze instantly.

Chapter 240 Forced Cooperation

Just when everyone thought that Itsuki Shigeta and Momiji were too busy escaping to care about the card game,

However, Izuki Karuta took out a perfectly intact set of karuta cards from her pocket:

"Miss Hongye didn't have time to take refuge because she was searching for this precious floral plaque."

"So I took it with me and brought it out with me."

"But President, why do you look a little pale?"

Upon seeing this set of Hanafuda cards, Chairman Achiba's expression froze instantly.

"I...I never expected this deck of Hanafuda to be so lucky..."

"Thank you, Mr. Yizhu..."

President Achiba forced a smile and reached out to take the flower cards.

Izuki Karita raised her hand slightly.

Chairman Achiba's face stiffened: "Mr. Izuki, what is this...?"

Ignoring her, Izuki Karuta turned and said, "Inspector Ōtaki, I'm worried that these karuta cards might have been burned or lost when they were taken out."

"I would like the police to examine this carefully."

Inspector Ōtaki hesitated for two seconds, wondering what was there to distinguish.

However, considering her superior's attitude towards Itake Karuta, she decided to take the karuta card first.

"No need for further analysis!"

"With Mr. Yizhu protecting it, this flower arrangement will definitely be intact!"

President Achiba reached out again in a hurry to take the flower cards.

Izuki Karuta raised her hand again, taking a step back with a half-smile:

"Why is the president in such a hurry?"

"Could it be that the number 140 in this flower card contains some unspeakable secret?"

Chairman Achiba broke out in a cold sweat and stiffly shook his head: "This is just an ordinary karuta deck that's been around for a while..."

And this strange appearance,

This also reminded Inspector Ōtaki of something: "Speaking of karuta (flower cards), I just received a report."

"The body of a karuta player named Yajima was found in his residence."

"Chairman Achiba, how much do you know about this matter?"

Chairman Achiba shook his head, indicating he didn't know.

However, that unusual reaction has already caught the attention of the police.

At Izuki Karuta's deliberate instruction, the police quickly conducted a thorough examination of the deck of cards.

Six of the face cards were found to be stained with blood, and when the pieces were put together, they formed a bloody fingerprint.

The bloodstains had dried to a dark red color, matching the back of the flower cards, so much so that no one noticed.

Inspector Ōtaki said sternly, "Chairman Achiba, this set of karuta is your wife's keepsake. What's with the bloody fingerprints?"

President Achiba shook his head again, indicating he didn't know. He added that this set of karuta cards had been used in several competitions, speculating that it was left behind by a player unintentionally.

This explanation makes some sense, but given how abnormal his previous reaction was, Inspector Ōtaki still finds him highly suspicious.

Chairman Achiba angrily retorted, "I've already said I don't know, why are you still framing me?!"

"Unless you produce evidence, I'm not going to waste my time with you!"

"If there's anything else, just talk to my lawyer!"

Chairman Achiba turned to leave.

"Inspector Ōtaki, search him."

Izuki Shizuta spoke softly.

"what?!"

Inspector Otaki was somewhat bewildered.

"Didn't you hear me? Quickly search me!"

Sonoko and Momiji urged in unison, "President Achiba definitely has a problem!"