Conan’s Corpse Picker

The people under the car were startled, turned their heads suddenly, and rushed into the car.

Kawasaki Tetsuta, who was almost hit, was stunned for a while, and then followed him slowly.

…

Jiang Xia entered the car and took a quick glance, and saw the senior who was always late, lying next to the back door with his eyes closed.

His head was leaning against Little Red Riding Hood's photo box, his forehead was swollen, and there was a hideous wound on the back of his head. The bottom of the heavy metal camera box was stained with blood, and there was also a fresh bloodstain on the ground in the back half of the carriage.

Jiang Xia walked closer to investigate the situation, shook his head and said, "The person is dead."

He didn't mention calling the police.

Because when Suzuki Sonoko rushed out of the car in a panic, she had already pressed 110 and called an ambulance. But now, the ambulance seems to be of no use.

…

Not long after, the Mumu Police Department hurried over with a group of subordinates.

He was a little worried at first, but when he took a closer look, he saw not only Jiang Xia but also Kudo Shinichi in the crowd. He felt relieved and felt very comfortable.

However, as he got closer, Police Inspector Megure was slightly startled. He looked at Kuroba Kaito and said, "It's you, the new classmate from last night."

Kuroba Kaito: "...Hello." New classmate?

Why add the word "new"? It was as if he had joined some strange organization without knowing it...

…

When the Mumu Police Department found out that two detectives were present, he felt reassured and quickly started his daily work.

While writing down information in his notebook, he asked: "The deceased, Masao Horii, was 22 years old... Did he die while braking? What were you doing at that time?"

The answers from several high school students were quite unanimous: Tetsuta Kawasaki fell onto the track in front of the tram. The scene was thrilling and they were all looking over there.

Not to mention the driver, who was always at the front and then rushed out of the car.

"So at that time, the one who was behind the tram with the deceased..." Police Department Megure turned to look at the female college student, "Miss Shimizu was the only one?"

Shimizu Rumei was startled and waved her hands hastily: "I was indeed at the back at first, but then the car suddenly stopped and I was thrown to the front. The old man helped me at that time." She turned her head and looked at Terai Huang for help. Help.

Terai Huangnosuke responded: "That's true."

"Well..." Police Department Meguro touched his broad chin, looked at the people in the car, and reasoned, "Since you all have alibis and the circumstances at that time, the matter is very obvious - —While braking, Mr. Horikawa lost his footing and unfortunately fell. The back of his head hit the sharp corner of the camera box, causing fatal injuries. Then the vehicle vibrated, and he was bounced up and hit his forehead again. In the end, it became so."

"..."

Kuroba Kaito's eyes twitched: It seems that not only the police of the Second Investigation Division are bad, but also the First Investigation Division.

Miwako Sato couldn't stand it anymore and reminded in a low voice: "Police Department, the bloody part of the photo box is at the bottom corner. There are shock-proof straps on it, so it shouldn't flip over significantly."

After hearing this, Tetsuta Kawasaki came back to his senses and looked at his precious photo box with distress: "It must be innocent... Wait, speaking of which, when I tied the strap just now, I clearly tied two knots, but now I only have There’s only one left!”

His eyes were sharp: "Someone must have taken it off and used it to smash Senior Horikawa to death!"

Jiang Xia looked at his watch, recalled the Shinkansen departure time, and nodded in agreement:

"I think so too. The braking just now was not an accident, but someone did it deliberately - someone outside set up a trap with a wire, which will make Mr. Kawasaki fall to the track when the train approaches, attracting the attention of passengers and drivers.

"In other words, someone who knew about their club's photo-taking plan probably tampered with Tetsuta Kawasaki's triangular ladder in advance. Then, while everyone's attention was attracted by the accident, he untied the heavy photography box and used it Beat the deceased to death.

"The deceased was attacked from behind. When he fell forward, he hit an obstacle and bruised his forehead. After he fell to the ground, the murderer hurriedly tied the box back to its original position. Finally, with the emergency brake, the body slipped from the trunk When we get to the location of the camera box, the murderer can also pretend to be unsteady and blend into the crowd."

"..." Although I haven't named him yet, there was only one person who could take advantage of the chaos and knock someone in the back car at that time.

Everyone looked at Rumi Shimizu in surprise.

Shimizu Rumei gritted her teeth: "I didn't..."

"By the way, the shape of the blood stain here is a bit strange." Jiang Xia squatted down and pointed to the other corner of the camera box, "It is difficult for the deceased's blood to get to this location. This may be because the murderer accidentally scratched someone with it when he hit someone. Broken hand, leaving traces.”

Kuroba Kaito sighed and looked at Rumi Shimizu as well: "There is a scratch on the dial of your watch. It was not there when you got in the car."

And if it was scratched when moving a box to hit someone, the traces can be detected on the photo box.

Shimizu Rumei: "..."

The "sudden accident" that she had spent so many days carefully planning was revealed in just a few words before it even lasted five minutes.

Shimizu Rumei knelt down on the ground, raised her hand and grabbed her long hair, and said bitterly: "Actually... he is my ex-boyfriend. We had already reached the stage of discussing marriage. But a while ago, he suddenly said I’m going to study in Germany.”

Kawasaki Tetsuta held his camera box distressedly. When he heard this, he couldn't help but said: "Then why don't you go with us? Why are you killing people?" He actually plotted against him and his camera box...

"I thought about going with him!" Rumi Shimizu gritted his teeth and said angrily, "But he never let me go. It took several days before he confessed that his parents had arranged a marriage for him in Germany, so he was actually I want to get married... This bastard who plays with people's hearts, I will never let him get his wish!"

…

When Qingmizu Rumei was being put into the police car, Jiang Xia and Memu Police Department were chatting in a low voice.

At the same time, Gin was on his way to Osaka.

Passing near the station, he caught a glimpse of the scene in front of the station from a distance, and he sighed in his heart: Uzuo really couldn't rest for a moment. Just a short time after leaving home, another case came up. There is still a long way to go. How long will he be able to reach Osaka if this continues?

As a person who has always valued efficiency, a thought quietly passed through Gin's mind:

Anyway, I'm going to drive there, so I won't be seen on the road. How about picking him up by the way?

But speaking of driving with Uzo...

In front of Gin's eyes, Bourbon's figure slowly appeared.

After a moment, he was silent: "..." Forget it.

It's not that I find it troublesome, but if I think about it carefully, it's actually not necessary - anyway, when you get to the station, you only need to transfer to the Shinkansen one more time to Osaka. In that kind of closed space, not many people commit crimes, so it won't take too long.