Chapter 890: From Conan's Unscrupulous Stare
The next day.
Three hours before the wedding began, Chi Feichei and the others gathered on the First Floor of the Hotel and headed to the wedding venue after Lunch.
The Oga Family's wedding this time was arranged as a Western-style wedding. At 1 PM, there would be a Tea Party with Snacks in the Open Ground outside the Church, which would also be a time for the newlyweds to communicate with the Guests and receive Blessings. The wedding ceremony would officially begin at 5 PM, followed by a Banquet at 6 PM, and then a Ball until 9 PM.
There weren't any special Requests for attending the wedding, just don't cause trouble and dress appropriately.
Since there would be Elders at the wedding, it was best for women not to dress too revealingly. And since there would be a Ball in the evening, it was best to choose Dresses, so generally, people would wear elegant and generous knee-length Dresses, plus one or two simple Small Accessories.
Mouri Ran, Suzuki Sonoko, and Haibara Ai also chose simple and elegant knee-length Dresses.
Even Suzuki Sonoko had switched to a conservative Style, wearing a Chinese-style high-necked, front-buttoned Pink Dress. The Sleeves were also medium-length, covering her Neck and Arms, not to mention Mouri Ran and Haibara Ai, who were both wearing conservative knee-length Dresses.
Also, regardless of gender, to avoid clashing colors with the bride's white Wedding Dress, don't wear white, and don't dress too flashy or dazzling, so as not to steal the spotlight from the bride.
Chi Feichei didn't need to worry about choosing Clothes. Years ago, Chi Kana had told the Original Consciousness what kind of Clothes were suitable for what occasions, and he had casually brought a set of Morning Coats when he came.
Different from a formal Morning Dress, a Morning Coat, although also a long-tailed Coat, is simpler and more casual, generally used for horse racing events or attending summer weddings.
The color of the Morning Coat jacket was Black, but the Necktie was chosen to be dark blue.
The definition of 'Black' varies in Various Countries, and people's Views also differ. Wearing Black sometimes represents formality, while other times it can be seen as 'attending a Funeral', but as long as 'all-Black' is avoided, and a small change is made to the Necktie Color, it won't be seen as 'attending a Funeral'.
There was no other way. His Wardrobe was full of Black and white Clothes. Since he had to avoid clashing Colors with the bride and couldn't wear white, he could only choose Black.
Conan changed into a dark blue Shorts suit and was arranged to follow Chi Feichei...
Before entering the Door, Suzuki Sonoko blocked Conan, and said seriously, "Alright, Kid, we're going inside to see if the bride is ready. You stay outside with Brother Hichiji, and you're not allowed to peek!"
"Conan, listen to Brother Hichiji and don't run around," Mouri Ran said as usual.
"Okay~"
Conan responded obediently, watching Mouri Ran, Suzuki Sonoko, and Haibara Ai enter the Door, and sighed in his Heart.
As long as Chi Feichei went out with them, he wouldn't have as many Excuses to stick to Ran.
Chi Feichei ignored the Famous Detective's resentful Gaze and went to the groom's Dressing Room to find Shinya Oga.
Men should be with Men, no Problem with that.
Shinya Oga had already packed up and was talking to Junichi Takahashi, who was being treated with Courtesy by his Grandmother. Seeing Chi Feichei enter the Door with Conan, he smiled and greeted them first, "Hissashi, you and Sonoko came early?"
"Mr. Chi," Junichi Takahashi also greeted.
Chi Feichei Nodded and said as he entered the Door, "They were clamoring to see the bride early in the morning and couldn't wait for the Wedding to start."
"Sonoko has always been like this, so were you and Conan chased over here?" Shinya Oga joked, then suddenly paused, his Expression becoming more serious, "Hissashi, last night..."
"There's no need to Say anything more about the past," Chi Feichei interrupted.
He really didn't want to repeatedly Say 'it's okay' and 'sorry' to people.
"Okay," Shinya Oga said somewhat helplessly, bending down to ask Conan, "Little brother, are you getting used to being here?"
"Uh-huh!" Conan Nodded and acted cute, "Last night's Fireworks Show was very beautiful!"
"Hahaha, I'm glad you like it here, By the way..." Shinya Oga turned his Head to look at Junichi Takahashi, "I was just Chatting with Mr. Takahashi about traditional Glass Craft. Although my Home has a Glass Workshop, I don't know much about this aspect. My Grandmother is very interested in traditional Glass Craft, and there are many traditional Glass Craft Products at Home."
"They're good for holding Liquor," Chi Feichei commented.
In the following Time, the three of them started Chatting about Japanese traditional Glass Craft as a Topic, from large-scale Topics such as origin, Development, and Present situation, to specific Methods in production, and the Difference between Edo Kiriko and Satsuma Kiriko...
It wasn't until the Wedding was ten minutes away from starting that Shinya Oga stopped, Looked at his Watch, "There are still ten minutes left until Time..."
"Then Whether or Not we should go see the bride in advance?" Junichi Takahashi joked with a Smile, "If you, the groom, don't show up, the bride will be getting anxious."
"Really Is..." Shinya Oga said, Smilingly and a little embarrassed, "You guys Go Together with me."
Conan, seeing that the Topic of 'Glass Craft' had finally ended, cheered up.
These three really could Chat.
Junichi Takahashi was one thing, his Profession was relevant, and it was normal for him to understand traditional Glass Craft, but the other two were clearly accommodating Junichi Takahashi by Chatting about this Topic, and they could actually Chat for so long.
Shinya Oga's 'doesn't know much about it' was really like Chi Feichei Saying 'I'm not good at Deciphering Code', just Listen To it.
...
The four arrived in front of the bride's Dressing Room. Inside, they were still Chatting noisily, and they could vaguely hear Suzuki Sonoko Requesting Akane Katori to throw the Bouquet to her later.
Shinya Oga peeked in, and after entering the Door, Smilingly reminded them, "Time is almost up, just one minute left!"
Junichi Takahashi followed him into the Door, and seeing Akane Katori in a white Wedding Dress, couldn't help but exclaim, "Akane, you are really dazzling!"
Observation from Chi Feichei's peripheral Line of Sight.
Actually calling her 'Akane' directly? And this Accent...
From Conan's Doubtful Stare, relying on his small Body and being unscrupulous.
It's a Nagasaki local Accent.
Didn't Mr. Takahashi Say he was from Otaru, Hokkaido?
Suzuki Sonoko leaned close to Shinya Oga, who was staring blankly, and teased, "Zenya, how is it? What are your Thoughts on seeing the Bride?"
"Hmm..." Shinya Oga snapped out of it, Looked Towards Akane Katori, his eyes full of tenderness and infatuation, "You are really beautiful today."
Chi Feichei continued to Observe Junichi Takahashi with his peripheral Line of Sight.
Junichi Takahashi's Expression and Gaze didn't have a Feeling of infatuation or love, nor did they have a tendency of dissatisfaction, Resentment, or jealousy towards Shinya Oga. He Seemingly was just particularly Happy and amazed...
Suzuki Sonoko, seeing the Bride and groom gazing deeply at each other, was completely jealous and moved to Mouri Ran's side, "Look, look at those two..."
Jealousy made her Expression management go out of control, jealousy made her want to beat Kyogoku... no, Never Mind that.
Mouri Ran smiled like an aunt, "Alright, Sonoko."
"Zenya," Oga Miwa, still with black Hair draped over her shoulders and wearing a Purple Long Dress, entered the Door, and said somewhat dissatisfied, "Being so infatuated with your own Fiancee, what does that look like? Go back to your Lounge before the Wedding starts."
Grandma Tae, wearing a Black Kimono, accompanied by Mochida Hideo, entered the Door and walked to Akane Katori.
"Miss Akane," Mochida Hideo said Kindly to Akane Katori, "I will be the officiant for the bride's side at the Wedding later."
Akane Katori lowered her Head slightly, "Then that would be Troublesome for you."
The Lights in the Dressing Room Suddenly went out, and the Light also dimmed.
Chi Feichei immediately raised his Eyes to Look at A Group of People.
The Environment wasn't too dark, the decorative Lights in front of the makeup mirror were still on, so nothing should happen...
Under Conan's reminder, Mochida Hideo Noticed that he had stepped on the Power Cord Switch on the Ground, Said 'Sorry', and turned on the Light.
The Dressing Room became bright again. Junichi Takahashi walked to the makeup mirror, bent down and Looked at the Group Photo of a family of three placed on the Makeup Table, "These are your Parents?"
Akane Katori's Face looked uncomfortable for a moment, but quickly returned to Normal, "Uh-huh..."
When Grandma Tae turned around to Go Out, she Suddenly let out a suppressed cry of pain, Reached Out to cover her Chest, and knelt on the Ground.
"Grandmother!" Shinya Oga quickly Stepped Forward.
Grandma Tae gritted her teeth in pain and paused for a moment before standing up with the support of Shinya Oga and Oga Miwa, "It's Never Mind, I just had a sudden Palpitation, a little Rest and I'll be fine."
"Come, hold onto my Shoulder," Shinya Oga supported the Old Lady as they walked Outside, "Before the Wedding, you should Rest in the Room."
Suzuki Sonoko watched the Oga Family leave, a little worried, "Is Grandma Tae alright?"
"Hope it's nothing serious," Mouri Ran Said.
Conan looked up and Suddenly Noticed that a Ring Box on the Makeup Table was empty, and quickly ran to the Table Front.
"What's Wrong? Conan?" Akane Katori, with her back to the makeup mirror, Asked with Doubt.
"Older Sister Akane," Conan pointed to the empty Box and Asked, "Have you put on your Ring?"
"Not yet..."
Akane Katori turned her Head and Saw the empty Box, her Face instantly becoming shocked, and she Said in a trembling voice, "That Ring... is gone!"
Mouri Ran quickly Stepped Forward and Looked at the empty Box in surprise, "Really Is! That Ring..."
"H-How could it be gone?" Suzuki Sonoko also panicked for Akane Katori.
This was a Ring that the Oga Family regarded as an Heirloom, specifically for the Oga Family's daughter-in-law. Now that the Wedding hasn't even formally started, the Ring is gone. Can this marriage still happen?
Crap, should she have stopped Brother Hichiji and Conan from coming in the first place? Even if Brother Hichiji couldn't not come due to his Identity, it would have been better to tie up Kid Conan at the Mori Detective Agency before leaving!
Conan Noticed that there was a strange white Cardstock sticking out from under the empty Ring Box. Curiously, he Reached Out and pulled out the Cardstock, only to Discover that it was a Photo.
A half-body Photo of Akane Katori taken with Purple Hydrangea as the Background.
And as the Photo was picked up by Conan, a Paper Doll folded from black and white and dark blue Cardstock also fell to Conan's Foot.
After Haibara Ai clearly Saw the Paper Doll on the Ground, she immediately Turned her Head to Look Towards Chi Feichei.
The Paper Doll wasn't made very delicately, even the Face and Hair were blank, but the white Shirt, Black Coat and Pants, and dark blue Necktie were all the same as Chi Feichei's outfit. Moreover, the Paper Doll's Black Coat had a long tail, obviously the same Morning Coat Style.
Mochida Hideo had also worn a Black Suit before, and other Guests might also wear Black Suits, but not many would wear Morning Coats. Only someone like Chi Feichei, who has an Elder at Home who adheres to British dress Etiquette, would possibly wear it like this.
And other Guests don't have much Relationship with here or this Matter, and may not have even come or had close contact with the Oga Family, so this Paper Doll is very likely to be hinting at Chi Feichei!
"Huh? Something fell," Mouri Ran bent down and picked up the Paper Doll, paused for a moment, "Th-This is..."
Suzuki Sonoko also thought of a certain acquaintance almost immediately, Turned her Head to Look at Chi Feichei in surprise, "Brother Hichiji?"
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 891 Counterattack and Initiative!
News of the Ring's disappearance alarmed the rest of the Oga Family.
Except for Akane Katori, who remained despondent in the Dressing Room, everyone else gathered in Grandmother Oga Miao's Lounge.
"This Wedding must be stopped immediately!" Grandmother Oga Miao said sternly, "Don't even talk about Marriage before that Ring is found."
"Grandmother, how can you do this?" Shinya Oga exclaimed anxiously.
Conan had no time to care about the Family's dispute. Lost in thought, he reached out and tugged on Chi Feichei's Hem, signaling Brother Chi for a Little Friend's Whispering.
Haibara Ai, seeing this, also moved closer.
Chi Feichei crouched down, looking at Conan. He probably guessed what Conan wanted to ask.
"Brother Chi, did you know Miss Akane Before?" Conan asked, puzzled.
According to Akane Katori, the Photo was taken by Shinya Oga in June when she came here to make a Reservation for the venue, but the problem was, what was the Paper Doll for? If it represented Chi Feichei, what did Chi Feichei have to do with this matter?
"What do you Think?"
Chi Feichei left a Sentence and stood up again.
As expected, it was this question. Couldn't Conan tell whether he knew the bride or not?
"Uh…" Conan sweated.
He wasn't suspecting Chi Feichei. Judging from Chi Feichei's Reaction after coming over and Akane Katori's Reaction, Chi Feichei shouldn't know the bride, and he also had nothing to do with the Oga Family's Matters.
He asked just to Confirm, wondering if this Fellow was angry.
Masayo Oga stepped forward to persuade Oga Tae, "Mom, please don't be angry yet."
"Think about it yourself, Masayo," Oga Tae said unhappily, "Ever since this Child said she wanted to get married, unlucky Things have happened one after another. All of this is Because of that Woman. Now, she has actually lost our Family's Heirloom!"
"This Matter can't be blamed on Akane!" Shinya Oga retorted, dissatisfied.
Chi Feichei coldly watched the Oga Family's Farce.
Whether they get married or not was irrelevant to him, so why drag him into it?
He already knew who took the Ring.
When Mochida Hideo stepped on the Power Switch and the Room darkened, he Specially paid Attention to everyone present at that Time.
At that Time, he didn't notice anything, but Afterwards, when recalling who had approached the Makeup Table, he remembered everyone's Station when the Light went out.
At that Time, Miwa Oga was standing in front of the Makeup Table, facing them with her back to the Makeup Table.
Before that, Miwa Oga was still near the groom by the Entrance, and no one noticed when Miwa Oga had gone over there. Miwa Oga wasn't even Akane Katori's good Friend, and even had a sense of rejection towards Akane Katori. If there was no necessary Reason, it was impossible for her to approach Akane Katori's Beside.
Judging from the Time, when they were talking, Miwa Oga was quietly moving towards the Makeup Table. In order not to alarm Others, her Actions must be Careful, and it would take a lot of Time. When the Room went dark, Miwa Oga had just arrived at the Makeup Table.
When leaving the Dressing Room, Hissashi also told him 'Miwa Oga took the Ring', proving his Speculation.
So, did Miwa Oga steal the Ring and leave behind Weird Things in order to Destruct the Wedding?
No, judging from the Clip of contact in the Original Consciousness Memory, Miwa Oga had always been someone without Initiative, without Scheme, and actually not very brave.
Although the Original Consciousness didn't have much contact with Miwa Oga either, it was like this in the eight-year-old Memory, and it was also like this in the twelve-year-old Memory. This time when he saw her, she was still like this, with an arrogant look of 'I'm super amazing', but her nature had never changed.
Moreover, after the Light came back on, the Ring was still not lost, indicating that Miwa Oga hadn't had Time to Take Action at that Time, until Afterwards, Grandmother Oga Miao painfully knelt on the ground…
Correct, the one who could instruct Miwa Oga to do such a thing and help cover it up was Grandmother Oga Miao.
On the way here, he recalled the Intersection between his Family Group and the Ooga Foundation. He could Confirm that there was no Hatred or Grudge between the two sides, only Normal Business dealings and Competition. And the Original Consciousness and him didn't have much contact with the Old Lady, so there shouldn't be any Possibility of forming a Grudge. Even if they did form a Grudge, the Old Lady wouldn't necessarily use this Method to Retaliation.
He even suspected whether Kuroba Kaito, that Kid, had used Disguise to become Miwa Oga to play a Prank.
Although Kuroba Kaito would issue a Notice under the Alias of Phantom Thief Kid before stealing Things, and the Gemstone Ring of the Oga Family was far from reaching the 'Big Gem' Standard for Phantom Thief Kid to steal, if it was to Prank him and anger him, then Kuroba Kaito was still Suspicion.
However, he quickly ruled out this Possibility.
If Kuroba Kaito got so close to him after Disguise, even if the Disguise Technique could deceive his Eyes, Hissashi's level would definitely not be passed. Hissashi was too familiar with Kuroba Kaito's Scent and Body Shape, and the fillings used for Disguise to change Body Shape or height would have obvious Temperature differences from the Human Body under Hissashi's Heat Vision Induction, which could not deceive Hissashi's Eyes.
Grandmother Oga Miao only added that Paper Doll besides the Photo to confuse the Public Opinion and divert Other People's Attention?
No, if it was to confuse the Public Opinion, there was no need to Specially drag him into it.
And the edges of that Paper Doll were cut neatly and straight, and the folds were not messy. It wasn't prepared in a hurry, or temporarily changed to that way. It should have Specially inquired about his Clothes.
Since Dinner last night, he hadn't met the Old Lady.
Although his Clothes had been brought along for a long Time, even Mouri Ran didn't know the specific Color of the Necktie, whether it was a Necktie or a Bow Tie. The only one who knew was Haibara Ai, who went with him the Day Before to Discuss what Clothes to bring back.
He could also Confirm that no one had secretly Opened his Luggage Bag, otherwise he would have Sense it when he changed Clothes in the morning, and there were no Bugs or Miniature Camera in the Room either.
Without secretly Opening his Luggage Bag, if Oga Tae wanted to know his Attire today, it could only be after nine o'clock this morning when he changed Clothes and left the Room.
In Other Words, at 9:20 AM, he took Conan out of the Hotel Room and went to the First Floor. During the Time from 9:20 AM to 12:20 PM, Oga Tae learned about his Clothes through some Channel and started preparing the Paper Doll.
Inquiring about News, preparing Cardstock, cutting, and folding Paper Dolls would take at least half an Hour. The most Time Consumption was inquiring about what kind of Clothes he was wearing.
If Oga Tae was just trying to confuse the Public Opinion, there was no need to spend so much Effort at all. She could completely choose other Things that were less Troublesome.
What kind of Outcome did Oga Tae want to achieve by Intentionally doing this?
You can Think from another Angle.
Assuming he didn't know who did this, and encountered this kind of Matter where the Black Hand who handed the bride the stolen Ring seemed to have also listed himself as a Goal, whether it was to prove that he had nothing to do with this Matter, or to find out who did this kind of thing to avoid the Other Party taking any Dangerous Actions against him, he would definitely actively Investigate and try to figure out the Truth.
Then, Oga Tae was very Possible trying to Test his Ability, or wanting to see something from his Behavior and Actions, that's why she dragged him into it.
The specific Reason was unknown, and he had no Method to Judge Oga Tae's Purpose in doing so from the existing Clues.
…
After Shinya Oga angrily roared at Oga Tae, the Room fell into silence.
After a moment, Tatsuya Oga spoke out to ease the awkwardness, "Zenya, is Akane alright?"
"She said she wanted to be alone in the Lounge to calm down…"
Shinya Oga was interrupted by a Knocking Sound before he could finish speaking.
"Knock knock knock."
After knocking on the Door, Mochida Hideo Opened the Room Door, Turn Head and Looked at the two Men behind him, entered the Door and closed the Door, then explained to Oga Tae, who was looking at him with Doubt, "These two are Police Officer from Nagasaki. They said they received a Report to Police Before…"
"I made the Phone Call," Chi Feichei Speak Out calmly, "Because the Things left behind were not just Photos, but also that Paper Doll that Possible hinted at me. Paper Dolls are generally a Curse, and the Field Group has been a bit turbulent Recently. I Worry that someone wants to be detrimental to me, so I made a Phone Call to Report to Police. But considering that today is the Wedding of the Eldest Son of the Oga Family, and those who came to attend the Wedding are all influential Figures, making a big deal out of it would also be bad for the Oga Family. I also mentioned to the Police that they should not publicize it for now."
No need to rush to figure out why Oga Tae Intentionally dragged him into it. The most urgent task was to make Oga Tae's Scheme fail.
Oga Tae wanted to lead him to find the stolen Ring? Wanted to Observe him?
Sorry, he would only be under the Protection of two Police, Communicate with the two Police about the stolen Clues, talk about People who might be dissatisfied with him, and could also Go Together for Afternoon Tea.
As for who stole the Ring and whether the Newcomer could get married, he didn't Know and wouldn't participate.
Moreover, Oga Tae's Behavior already had the Possibility of making him be Suspicion and causing him to get into bad Reputation. For this kind of Calculation that would cause Loss or Damage to him, he chose to Counterattack.
Even if he also liked to Calculate Others, he was not a saint, and of course he could not achieve 'Do not do to Others what you do not want to be done to you'.
With the Police intervention, he had already grasped the Initiative.
He would further Observe and Judge Oga Tae's Purpose in doing this. If it was Malice, he would take the Opportunity to publicize this Matter and make it a big deal.
No one would suspect him of stealing the Gemstone Ring. With his Family Fortune, he had no need to Take Action against a small Gemstone Ring. At most, some People would Guess that he had an ambiguous Relationship with the Newcomer and was targeted together, and then Guess about his Personal Life Problem.
As an unmarried single Man, having a reputation for being romantic was not a big Impact. Perhaps it would spread around and become that he 'seduced someone else's bride', and there would be a bit of negative Public Opinion on his character, but that could be Solve.
And the Oga Family would have to bear the Trouble of Rumor such as 'Heirloom is lost', 'Future Daughter-in-law has Problems', and 'Family discord'.
The most vicious part of this Play was that the Oga Family would have to make a Choice at that Time:
Did they still want Akane Katori as their Daughter-in-law?
If they wanted her, for a long Time, even for several years, People would openly and secretly use this Matter to stimulate the Oga Family's Nerves. Sometimes a Rumor without Evidence can also circulate for a long Time, especially for a Family like the Oga Family, which is easily resented by the rich and remembered by Business Opponents. Moreover, a Woman with negative Public Opinion has still entered the Door, which will also cause great Resistance to Shinya Oga's Future Inheritance of the Ooga Foundation. Some People with ulterior Motives in the Conglomerate will jump out to make Trouble.
And if they didn't want her, judging from Shinya Oga's Attitude of 'Running Away From Home and roaring at Elders to get married', the degree of his infatuation with Akane Katori was unusual. If the Oga Family opposed Akane Katori entering the Door out of Consideration for the 'Future overall Situation', Shinya Oga would either really Run Away From Home, or be depressed for a long Time, or even have a Regret that could never be forgotten in his Heart, and there would always be a trace of dissatisfaction with his Family.
Since he was Counterattack, he had to accurately grasp the Other Party's most painful Point and deliver a fatal blow. And if the Attack did not get corresponding Benefit, it would also be meaningless.
Umbrella's road to annexation and Monopoly happened to need a good start. In the Process of waiting for Economy and Heritage Accumulation, preparing a crippled Heir or a Family or Conglomerate with Internal Trouble was undoubtedly a good Choice.
He would not make himself a 'whistleblower', but would only guide in secret. Next, he might have to build a good Relationship with Shinya Oga and guide him well, dig a Pitfall secretly for three to five years, and finally fill the Ooga Foundation into the Pitfall.
Of course, this was Under Circumstances where Oga Tae harbored Malice.
The Ooga Foundation was not the best Choice for Umbrella's expansion. Starting with a behemoth like a Conglomerate at the beginning, not to mention that it couldn't swallow much, it would also easily arouse the hostility and vigilance of other Conglomerates.
If Oga Tae's Behavior was caused by Curiosity, then he would make Plans based on his Mood and weighing the Pros and Cons. If it was Kindness, then he would just add some Trouble to the Old Lady. If she Calculated him, she had to be prepared to welcome a 'Sudden Surprise'.
Oga Tae indeed Thought of the Impact of the Matter spreading out on the Oga Family, and was a little Stunned.
Chi Feichei actually Reported to Police…
This Choice was completely beyond her Expectation. Probably when encountering this kind of Matter that was related to Reputation but did not involve Safety, they would be more Cautious. Generally, they would figure it out themselves first and would not rashly let the Police intervene. But thinking carefully, Chi Feichei's Choice seemed to have no Problem. Item theft was one thing, and the second was that People felt that someone wanted to harm him. This involved Personal Safety, so Report to Police was Normal. He also Specially asked the Police to come quietly and not alarm Others, which was also considered to take into account the Impact on his and the Oga Family's Reputation.
This… No, wait, whether Chi Feichei's Choice was Normal or not was not something to Consider. This Matter really could not be made a big deal, and even the Police could not be allowed to help Investigate the Truth.
She was very clear about what was going on. If the Police used some Means to find out that the Ring was taken by her granddaughter, even if her granddaughter didn't confess her, the Oga Family would become a Joke. Her granddaughter's future Choice of spouse would also be affected. If her granddaughter confessed her, then this Farce would be enough for People to laugh at for a while.
In her anxiety, the Old Lady only Thought of so much, but her Idea was Correct—
It must not be made a big deal, and the Police must not be allowed to Interfere!
"Is that so…" Oga Tae calmed down and said to Chi Feichei, "Then please tell the two Police Officer about the Situation, and I will also listen to how the Ring was lost."
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 892: The Root of Opposition
A group of people stayed in the Room for another half an hour, explaining the Situation to the two Police Officers.
"Well then, the Thief's Purpose is likely not for Property, but for Demonstration?" the Middle-aged Police Officer asked Mr. Chi seriously, "Mr. Chi, can you think of anyone who might do such a thing?"
"There's been a bit of unrest among the Shareholders of Field Group for a while now. I can't rule out the Possibility that they hired someone to Take Action against me. Although my Safety hasn't been a Problem so far, it's always Better to be careful," Chi Feichei said calmly, subtly guiding the Pace, "As for personal grudges, my Social Interaction circle isn't Complex. Perhaps there are some, but I can't think of any at the moment…"
The Middle-aged Police Officer Nodded, "Were you acquainted with Miss Katori before?"
If it was a Demonstration, stealing the Ring was likely to disgust Chi Feichei or to Demonstrate against Chi Feichei, meaning it was aimed at Chi Feichei. However, it couldn't be ruled out that the other party was targeting both of them at the same Time, so it was necessary to Ask about any Connection between the two.
"No, I don't Know her." Chi Feichei said definitively.
The Middle-aged Police Officer Observed Chi Feichei's Expression, and seeing that he couldn't discern anything, he Looked towards Shinya Oga, "Then Mr. Zenya, do you Know if Miss Katori has any enemies? And who might do such a thing?"
"Akane has a very good Personality, and she rarely even argues with people…" Shinya Oga recalled, secretly Glanced at his Family, and still said, "I still can't Think of anyone who would do such a thing."
"Because Mr. Chi said not to alarm Others, and we heard that no one's Safety is being threatened, so," the Middle-aged Police Officer Looked at Chi Feichei, and said to Oga Tae, "only the two of us came over…"
Oga Tae breathed a sigh of relief in her Heart and said seriously, "Please prioritize people's Safety, you two."
Investigating the Ring theft could be put on hold for now.
"That's for sure!" The Middle-aged Police Officer Nodded emphatically, and added, "Since you intend to Pause the Wedding, could you have Miss Katori Come Over as well? Before Matters are clarified, it's Better not to engage in Activities alone."
"I'll go find her and bring her over," Shinya Oga said.
"I'll go too," Suzuki Sonoko volunteered to Get Up, "I want to go See her."
"Me too," Mouri Ran said quickly.
Shinya Oga Nodded and led Suzuki Sonoko and Mouri Ran out the Door.
Conan secretly Followed.
This Hissashi Fellow's Paranoia tendency must have resurfaced again. He didn't Think it was Weird, but that Photo…
Haibara Ai didn't Follow, listening to the Police analyze the Situation.
About twenty minutes passed, and Mouri Ran and the Three People returned in a hurry, but Akane Katori was not with them.
"Something's wrong!" Suzuki Sonoko said anxiously, "Older Sister Akane is gone! She took off her Wedding Dress and put it on the Chair, and she's already left!"
Chi Feichei Sense that a trace of Disappointment flashed across Oga Tae's Eyes. Although it was quickly contained, he wouldn't misread it.
"This…" Oga Masayo Looked at her Husband in Surprise.
"This is Might As Well!" Oga Tae said coldly, "Having lost the Ring, she has no Face to continue with the Marriage, right?"
"Could that Ring be…" Mochida Hideo hesitated for a moment, not finishing his Words, but everyone present Knew what he wanted to Say—
'Could it be that Akane Katori took it?'
Although compared to marrying into a Wealthy Family, the Value of a Ring was much lower, it couldn't be ruled out that a con artist came to scam some Money and then run away.
Especially since Akane Katori was getting married, and almost no one from the Woman's Family and Friends came.
"No way! Akane is not that kind of Person," Shinya Oga said directly, annoyed by his Family's Thoughts about his beloved Woman, "I wanted to Say it Just Now, I Don't Know what's going on with that Paper Doll that very likely alludes to Hissashi, but that Photo of Akane was taken in June when we came here together, and I took it for her. Only Family members could get that Photo!"
Oga Tatsuya frowned, "Zenya, are you Suspecting Family members of stealing that Ring to prevent you from getting married?"
Oga Tae stood up with a sullen Face, "Since Zenya Suspects us, then let's Search! Let's See if we have that Ring on us or in our Rooms!"
The two Police Officers Looked at each other, feeling immense Pressure. They only agreed to be witnesses and let this Family Search themselves.
Not long after the Search began, Shinya Oga left to find his Fiancee. Mouri Ran and Suzuki Sonoko also went to other Places to Help Search. Conan also Felt that he Should Go Out to find Clues and Followed them out.
After the Search ended hastily, Oga Tae dismissed the Others, brewed Tea in the Lounge for the two Police Officers and Chi Feichei, Glanced at Haibara Ai who had been Following Chi Feichei, hesitated for a moment, and still Spoke Out, "I Know where the Ring is…"
The Old Lady confessed in front of the Police, Chi Feichei, and Haibara Ai.
The Ring was stolen by Oga Miwa at her Request. Her Purpose was not to prevent the Wedding from proceeding, but to Test Akane Katori.
"Actually, I Know Akane's Father. He was an excellent Glass Craftsman. I admire his Works and once had the Bank lend him Money to maintain the Operation of the Glass Workshop, but he was too insistent on his own Ideas. I asked him to try to create Works that the Public could appreciate, but he said that those people didn't Understand how to appreciate his Art and refused to accept my Opinions. As a result, he kept owing Oga Bank one sum of Money after another," Oga Tae sighed, "The Oga Family started with Sea Transport, and it has Developed quite well in recent years, but the Liquid Funds in those years were really not much, and it was Just a small Bank. In order to keep the Bank running, we asked Akane's Father to repay the Money. Originally, we wanted him to compromise and make a Profit, but Unexpectedly, he couldn't bear the Pressure and directly chose Suicide. Afterwards, that Glass Workshop was mortgaged to me, but I never Saw Akane again…"
Haibara Ai Spoke Out, "Then the Glass Workshop owned by Oga…"
Oga Tae Nodded, "It's Akane's Father's. Initially, I opposed their Marriage Because when I Saw her, I would Feel guilty. Later, I also accepted her. This Time, I had Miwa steal the Ring, not intending to prevent the Wedding, but to give her a final Test. The Information about the Ring's Location is actually hidden in the Photo…"
"Photo?" Haibara Ai Turned Head to Look at Chi Feichei, who was sitting beside her.
Chi Feichei Looked down at the Desktop, looking like he was waiting to hear the End of this Story.
He didn't want Oga Tae to probe his Details, so naturally, he wouldn't analyze what Riddle was hidden in that Photo.
Even if he wanted to analyze it, he wouldn't Ask, let alone discuss it with Oga Tae.
As for the Reason why Oga Tae opposed the Marriage between the two, Oga Tae only told half of it.
Initially, Oga Tae might have expressed her Disagreement with the Marriage Idea Because of guilt, but Due To Oga Miwa's tendency to Follow Others' Attitudes, and Looking at the Old Lady's appearance, she usually had the most say in the Home, so it was even more impossible for Oga Miwa not to Follow the Old Lady's lead and express her Dissatisfaction with Akane Katori, and without any Restraint.
Shinya Oga Felt his Family's Rejection, Disdain, or other Emotions towards his beloved Woman, Felt hopeless to gain support, and was not mature enough himself, so he Spoke Out Words like 'Run Away From Home'.
And Shinya Oga's Behavior also made the Old Lady Feel that this Marriage was not Okay.
As Family members, even if the Old Lady was used to making decisions, she might be a A Bit Dissatisfied with her Grandson's Disobedience, but if Shinya Oga's Disobedience convinced the Old Lady, afterwards, the Old Lady would also Feel that her Anger had completely Subsided, and even Feel gratified that there was a successor.
Unfortunately, Shinya Oga's Disobedience was not wise. To make his Family accept the Woman he loved, the Best Method Should be to Understand his Family's Ideas and Communicate to Solve his Family's Concerns. If Communication failed, then it would not be too late to disobey, but it Looked like Shinya Oga had not Considered this. As Long As he was Heartfelt and Expressed his Responsibility to Communicate, Shinya Oga would not be so unable to Understand that the Reason for the Old Lady's Opposition was actually Easy to Solve.
Shinya Oga couldn't even See clearly the Personalities of his Older Sister and Grandmother, and used 'Run Away From Home' as a Threat like a Child to force his Family to agree to his Choice.
In this case, the Old Lady's Disappointment was necessary, and it was no wonder that in front of Shinya Oga, who was good at treating people, she would Say Words like 'there is no Heir who can Take Over'.
He could Probably Guess that Shinya Oga had been spoiled by his Family since he was a Child. The Education at Home made him gentle, kind, and polite to Others, and he also had a Graceful demeanor, but he himself didn't Understand his Family enough. He Looked mature, but his Mentality was still immature.
At least when it came to Matters related to Akane Katori, Shinya Oga's Actions were Indeed impulsive and childish. For Ordinary Person, this Impact was not significant, As Long As the two were happy, but for the Heir of the Ooga Foundation, such Shinya Oga was far from qualified.
And Due To this Reason that her Grandson was not mature enough, Oga Tae was Probably Considering letting Shinya Oga marry a Girl who was decisive or Insightful and could persuade Shinya Oga to listen. The former could serve as Shinya Oga's 'capable assistant' to Develop or maintain the Family business together, while the latter could serve as a 'virtuous wife' to Help Shinya Oga Grow.
A large Family business passed down from ancestors like the Conglomerate was difficult to collapse, but it was not impossible. Taking a step back, choosing a Girl with a good Family Background would also give Shinya Oga more Assistance or a way out in the Future.
Akane Katori's Personality was too gentle and weak. Although she was two years older than Shinya Oga, it could be Seen that she relied on Shinya Oga more. Naturally, she did not meet Oga Tae's Expectations for a Granddaughter-in-law.
However, Probably Feeling that Opposition was useless, the Old Lady defaulted to this Marriage in her Heart and Decided to give this Girl a final Test to See if she was smart.
Of course, such a couple would have a Hard Time in the Future, but As Long As they could Grow together and be considerate of each other, they might not necessarily be unable to find happiness.
As a Result, after Akane Katori lost the Ring, she took off her Wedding Dress and left sadly.
The Old Lady was Disappointed.
To put it sentimentally: My Grandson disregarded everything to be with you, why can't you persevere for him? Even if you can't Solve the Mystery, at least you Should express your Determination and Attitude, right?
From a rational Point of View, one could also See Akane Katori's evasive and overly weak Personality, which was far from the Old Lady's Psychological Expectation.
And Afterwards, Shinya Oga once again lost his Temper with his Family in front of Outsider for Akane Katori, and Suspected Family members of having Problems in front of the Police. This made the Old Lady even more Disappointed. Therefore, the Old Lady's Face was so ugly and cold when she proposed the Inspection.
"The Ring is on the Statue in the Fountain Pool, which is the Statue of Psyche finally gaining Aphrodite's Recognition," Oga Tae directly Spoke Out the Answer, "I wanted to wait for her to find the Ring before expressing my Acceptance and Blessing…"
"Then why put that Paper Doll and Photo together?" Chi Feichei asked the Problem he wanted to Know.
As for the follow-up, it will be supplemented in a few days… Wait for the Full Moon Arc to be supplemented at once. (Coding words, coding words, coding words…)
[End of Chapter]
"I just wanted to see how much Mrs. Kana and Mr. Shinnosuke's Son had grown and whether he could solve the Mystery in the Photo. I took this opportunity to have you try, but I was worried you wouldn't take it seriously. I thought if I just dragged you into it, you'd take it seriously," Oga Tae said, speechless, glancing at Chi Feichei. "Who knew you'd think someone was targeting you and Report to Police right away."
"You really are something." Chi Feichei said calmly.
Being so mischievous at her age, he almost lost it.
Oga Tae was taken aback by Chi Feichei's cold evaluation. She hadn't realized Chi Feichei had been planning so much and sighed, "I also didn't expect the Field Group matter to make you so tense. From what I understand, Mrs. Kana's recovery of Shares should be going smoothly."
"It's precisely because the recovery is going too smoothly that we need to watch out for someone being driven into a corner." Chi Feichei said.
Oga Tae suddenly sighed. Probably due to heredity, she felt this Child was becoming more and more like Chi Shinnosuke. He had a steadiness about him, but Compared to that, she still felt her Grandson's Personality was the best—gentle and kind, just not mature enough.
Thinking this, Grandmother Oga Miao looked at the two Police Officer again.
"Police Officer, sorry for the Troublesome."
"Not at all, since it's just a misunderstanding, we can also rest assured," the Middle-aged Police Officer stood up and said, "Then we'll take our leave first. As for that Ring, I hope you can still take it back as soon as possible, it would be bad if it was taken away by passing Tourist."
"I'll go get it back in a moment," Grandmother Oga Miao followed suit and stood up, apologizing again, "Thank you for making a trip, I'm really Sorry."
Chi Feichei and Haibara Ai accompanied Grandmother Oga Miao to stand up and see the guests off.
After seeing the Police off Outside the Door, Grandmother Oga Miao sighed again, Looked back at Chi Feichei and Haibara Ai, Turned Around and returned to the House, "This Farce should also come to an End. When Zenya brings Akane Katori back, I'll tell them the Truth and let them get Marriage smoothly."
Old Lady's Flag was set very upright, so it was only natural for the Flag to fall.
At two o'clock in the Afternoon, the Oga Family and Chi Feichei and others gathered again in the Lounge.
Akane Katori was missing. Suzuki Sonoko and others only found the Shoes Akane Katori had worn Before.
Suzuki Sonoko Looked at a white High Heels on the Table and explained, "We only found one Shoe, it fell from the Windmill Cabin."
"How could this be?" Oga Miwa frowned, "What exactly is going on?"
"To be honest, I've also thought about it just now," Suzuki Sonoko said seriously, "Sister Akane is very likely to have been taken away by someone using brute force."
Mochida Hideo's Face changed, "Do you Mean she was Kidnapping?"
"Simply nonsense!" Oga Miwa sneered, "I think she must not have been able to stay any longer, so she just Run Away first."
Mouri Ran Step Forward, Expression firmly, "But we went to Check at the Main Gate of Huis Ten Bosch, Sister Akane Seemingly hasn't left here yet."
"As far as I know, that Akane Katori used to have a Marriage partner arranged for her by her Parents. I think she should still be in Contact with that Man now, right?" Grandmother Oga Miao said coldly, "So, this Matter may be a Play designed by her from the very beginning to shame Zenya."
"Impossible!" Oga Zenya, still wearing a wedding Suit, became agitated again, "I know better than anyone what kind of Person Akane is!"
"I also think Grandmother is right," Oga Miwa said with a smile, agreeing, and Looked towards Oga Zenya again, "Zenya, ah, Actually you've been completely deceived by that Woman. Don't People All say that Love is blind?"
"No, what Grandmother said Should refer to Disciple Kuroki Jiro of Akane Katori's Father, right?" Oga Zenya clenched his Fist, angrily said, "That was already ten years ago. Since that Man left ten years ago, there has been no News from him since then, and he has never Contacted Akane Katori again!"
Mochida Hideo held the Chair Back with both hands, stood up from the Chair, raised his Hand and straightened his Suit Collar, "In short, now that there is no bride, the Wedding cannot be held as usual. You two are already Engagement, and now you can't get married as scheduled according to the Plan. This has already Impacted the Credit of our Ooga Foundation. If this Engagement is really cancelled just like that, Zenya's Proposal to be promoted to Vice Chairman this time..."
Saying this, Mochida Hideo Turned Head and glanced at Oga Zenya and Oga Tatsuya, with a smile that was not a smile, "I think Chairman Should Consider it again Better."
The Atmosphere was heavy for a moment. Oga Masayo Reached Out and put it on Oga Tatsuya's Leg, worriedly said, "Husband..."
Oga Tatsuya Nodded, 'Uh-huh' and said, indicating that he agreed with Mochida Hideo's Proposal.
Grandmother Oga Miao Get Up from the Chair, Bowed slightly in the Direction of Chi Feichei and Suzuki Sonoko, "I'm really Sorry for causing such a big Trouble for everyone who came to attend the Wedding."
"Ah, no..." Suzuki Sonoko paused, Turned Head and waved her Fist at Mouri Ran and Chi Feichei, her Gaze firm, "Let's continue to Find Clue for Sister Akane!"
"Sorry, Sonoko," Chi Feichei Drama King possessed, a trace of just right fatigue appeared on his Face, that bit of fatigue Seemingly wanted to try hard to hide it but still inevitably revealed it, "I didn't Rest well last night, so I won't Keep Company you."
No Matter what Intention Oga Tae had in mind to Test him, he would not let Oga Tae succeed.
Although sometimes, showing Ability can bring Benefit, For Example, in the Kidnapping of Akio Tsubame last time, his Performance made Kenzo Tsubame, the Lord of Tsubame Conglomerate, Optimistic View of the Chi Family, and Decided to merge Tsubame Conglomerate into Umbrella, adding a batch of very Sufficient Firewood for the Future Umbrella, but the Oga Family and the Yan Family are Different.
Before Chi Shinnosuke met Chi Kana and without the Financial Support of Field Group, Tsubame Conglomerate was one of the Financial Support parties of Shinchi Group. Although Shinchi Group did not encounter a major Crisis in his Father's hands, and Tsubame Conglomerate also Benefit a lot from the Cooperation, Tsubame Family has always helped Shinchi Group develop rapidly, and the two sides have been joint Beneficiary for many years. The Friendship of Cooperation accumulated over several Generations is not just Partner, it can be regarded as Generations of Friendship.
This is Affection, which can make them choose to stand together when both sides face some Problems.
For Example, if Shinchi Group suddenly encounters a difficult Situation that is difficult to Solve for a while, other Families, Conglomerate, and Large Group will face a Choice—
First: Add insult to injury and take a bite to Benefit.
Second: Offer charcoal in snowy weather, Reach Out to help, in order to obtain Friendship. After Shinchi Group overcomes the Difficulties, everyone can also cooperate more closely and Benefit together.
If it were the Yan Family, as long as it was not that their own Family could not fill that big Pitfall, or they were really not Optimistic View of the Prospects of Shinchi Group, they would Decided to choose the latter. Even if Shinchi Group was finished one day, Kenzo Tsubame would also take care of him, a Junior, out of Friendship.
Putting aside Relationship, there are only Grandfather and Grandson in the Yan Family. Kenzo Tsubame is old, and Akio Tsubame is too young, and there will inevitably be a fault in Inheritance. When Akio Tsubame grows up, he will have already developed steadily. If Kenzo Tsubame has not Decided to merge the Yan Family into Umbrella, when Akio Tsubame grows up, there is a high Probability that he will still have to rely on the Chi Family, a Generations of Friendship, to help him.
No Matter which aspect you Look at, as long as there are no particularly big Changes, the Friendship between the Yan Family and the Chi Family can be stable, so he doesn't need to over-conceal himself in front of Kenzo Tsubame. Appropriately showing Ability will not make Kenzo Tsubame feel that he is a Threat, and can also give Ally Confidence, Benefit is greater than Disadvantage.
However, the Oga Family and the Chi Family are not so close. There is no Possibility of a fault in Inheritance itself. When the Relationship is harmonious, everyone is naturally in an Attitude of 'you are close to me, and I am also close to you'. They all Look like good Friends, but when it really involves eye-catching Benefit, drawing Knives and starting a war is also a Matter of minutes, and if one party has something wrong, the other party may not have much Friendship to Care about.
Therefore, it is necessary for him to be low-key in front of Grandmother Oga Miao.
What's more, Old Lady's sudden Test has already touched the Police Line in his Heart.
Even if Oga Tae can hear about his Ability from other Place, the Information obtained from hearing and seeing with her own Eyes is Different.
People old and refined, have to Guarding Against.
He does not Suspicion that Old Lady will Take Action against the Chi Family, which is now developing vigorously and is even Intention to be approached by the Suzuki Foundation, but he is just this Character. Once the Defense Heart rises, it is difficult to eliminate it.
Suzuki Sonoko was stunned, and asked with concern, "Brother Hichiji, do you feel unwell?"
"Then Whether or Not you want to go back to the Room to Rest for a while?" Oga Masayo asked gently.
Chi Feichei shook his Head, "No Need, I'll wait for a Outcome here."
He can't leave.
If he leaves now, it will make the Oga Family Think that he is not Optimistic View of the Oga Family because of the Internal Problem of the Oga Family, and choose to Alienate.
At Present, we cannot let the Oga Family feel resentful. It is Better to show an Attitude of 'he didn't Rest well, so he didn't participate in the Investigation and Find People, but he didn't abandon the Oga Family and leave, and insisted on accompanying the Oga Family to wait for a Outcome'.
Suzuki Sonoko and Mouri Ran did not Doubt him, and even Conan did not Suspicion.
Considering Chi Feichei's Mental State, Before Conan Go Out to Find People, he whispered to Chi Feichei, "Did you bring Medicine?"
Chi Feichei Speechless Nodded, "Brought it."
Conan saw that Chi Feichei Actually did not reject the Topic of 'Medicine', and Seemingly did not even have the insistence of 'rather die than Take Medicine'. He felt more and more that Chi Feichei's State might be really a A Bit bad, and whispered, "Then you Rest for a while, if you really feel uncomfortable, Take Medicine, and leave the Investigation Matters to us."
The Find People group left, and the rest of the People stayed in the Lounge, Chatting without much to say.
Before, Chi Feichei said 'didn't Rest well', and the Oga Family did not keep pulling Chi Feichei to Chat. After a few Pleasantries, they left space for Chi Feichei and Haibara Ai.
"Really No Need to go to Rest?" Haibara Ai asked.
The Oga Family were sitting not far away, Chi Feichei was inconvenient to explain, and didn't want Haibara Ai to Think too Complex about everything in the Future, so he didn't clarify, "No Need."
Haibara Ai Looked towards the Group of Oga Family who were discussing how to deal with the aftermath of the Wedding over there, deeply felt that the Wealthy Family water was deep, and thought of the Field Group Matter, pretending to be nonchalant and asked, "Last time we went to Tokiwa Group for a visit, Mr. Oyama mentioned that something happened Inside Field Group, and someone might Threat your Safety, so you hired a Bodyguard. Will you be too Mentally State tense during this Time because of this Matter?"
Last time at the Tennis Club, Chi Feichei's Backpack was lost. After the Backpack was found, Chi Feichei also Suspicion that a Bomb was put inside. She felt that Chi Feichei was Probably too tense, which was not good for Chi Feichei's recovery.
"I have no Problem protecting myself, and I'm not tense," Chi Feichei paused, and casually pulled a Reason, "Maybe it's because I'm not very adapted to the Environment here, I slept lightly last night, and the Sleep quality was poor."
Haibara Ai Nodded, thought that Chi Feichei was the famous 'July', and felt a lot more at ease, "Then what about Godmother? She only mentioned to me that she was busy recovering Shares, and didn't tell me that those People might take actions that are detrimental to your Safety. Will she be in Danger?"
Her Godmother Looked gentle and weak, and her Personality was also so gentle that she could drown People. She really couldn't imagine how such a Person Should deal with those Troublesome Matters.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 894 Conan Forces the Palace
Chi Feichei didn't lie to Haibara Ai that His Mom wouldn't be in danger. Those words might fool a Child, but they couldn't fool Haibara Ai. He just Said, "My Father has been staying in London recently."
Chi Kana doesn't lack Bodyguard, but having someone with her during this period has a different Meaning.
Haibara Ai was a little surprised, and quickly imagined a Script where Chi Kana and Chi Shinnosuke reconciled. Then, she found her own imagination a bit funny, like a Child.
However, she probably understood Mouri Ran's Feeling of worrying about her Parents.
She also Hope her Godmother could be happy.
Thinking this, Haibara Ai Test again with a hint of provocation, Saying, "That's good then, but if you feel scared, I'll give you Protection."
Chi Feichei calmly Glanced at Haibara Ai, "Goldfish."
Haibara Ai: "..."
(ー_ー) Thank You, I'm annoyed.
But Brother Hichiji's State should be alright, still so annoying.
... Half an Hour later, Conan and A Group of People returned, and even Junichi Takahashi was called over.
"If she really is Kidnapping like you said, do you think the Criminal is among us?" Grandmother Oga Miao Asked, "Is that Whether true?"
"I can't say for sure yet," Suzuki Sonoko Said seriously, "But the Possibility is indeed very high."
"What are you saying?" Mochida Hideo got annoyed, "Do you even Don't Know what you are Saying?"
"It's alright, Mochida," Grandmother Oga Miao stopped Mochida Hideo from losing his temper, and then Looked Towards Suzuki Sonoko, "Then what do you want to Do by gathering us here?"
"Today Afternoon around one o'clock, someone saw Miss Katori walk into the Little Wooden House under the Windmill, so I wanted to ask everyone, what Place were you in and what were you Doing at one o'clock?" Suzuki Sonoko Asked.
"Are you investigating Alibi?" Grandmother Oga Miao Looked Towards Chi Feichei and Haibara Ai, and Said calmly, "You went Out To Find People at that time, and Hissashi, Ai, and I were in this Room entertaining two Police Officer. After the two Police Officer left after the Investigation, the three of us were drinking tea and chatting in the Room until you came over and Said that the Woman was Kidnapping."
Chi Feichei saw Suzuki Sonoko looking at him, and calmly Nodded, "During that Period, Granny Oga went out once to have someone prepare Tea Snacks, and returned in less than ten minutes. I went to the Washroom alone once, also for less than ten minutes."
Walking from here to the Little Wooden House under the Windmill takes more than ten minutes.
Of course, if some special Method was used, that's another matter.
Conan also thought so, and Asked again, "Brother Chi, about the Ring theft, did those two Police Officer find any Investigation Clue?"
Chi Feichei Intentionally slightly shifted his Line of Sight, saw Grandmother Oga Miao slightly shake her Head, and then Said, "No, they went to the Police Department to investigate Archive of people who might have Malice towards me."
Now that Akane Katori had an accident and couldn't get Marriage, Grandmother Oga Miao naturally welcomed it, so there was No Need to say where the Ring was.
He knew that Grandmother Oga Miao thought this way, but he couldn't Performance 'he knew'.
Conan noticed the Subtle Move between Chi Feichei and Grandmother Oga Miao, and was Speechless in his Heart.
This Chi Feichei Fellow definitely grasped some Clue!
But it seems, Chi Feichei and the Old Lady are on the same side. He probably won't easily tell him, and he has to Find Opportunity to secretly call Chi Feichei out to chat.
"Then what about Others?" Suzuki Sonoko Looked Towards Others.
Oga Tatsuya Looked Towards his Wife, "My Wife and I have also been staying in the hotel."
"At one o'clock in the Afternoon, I was Horse Riding with Friesland (Horse)." Oga Miwa Said.
Others then Looked Towards Mochida Hideo again.
Mochida Hideo pointed behind him, "At that time, I thought the Wedding Ceremony couldn't be held, so I was drinking Liquor in the Lounge over there."
"What about Mr. Takahashi?" Conan Go To Junichi Takahashi's Beside.
"One o'clock..." Junichi Takahashi recalled for a moment, took out a Camera, and adjusted the Photo, "I went to the Crystal Dream Theater to see some old Glassware... Yes, that's right, it was one o'clock..."
"Can I borrow your Camera?" Conan Asked.
"Sure," Junichi Takahashi generously handed the Camera to Conan, "If you want the Photo I took, you can ask them to print it out at the Counter."
Conan took the Camera, Looked Towards Chi Feichei, and Acting Cute in a childish voice, "Brother Chi, will you Keep Company me, Okay?"
Mouri Ran frowned, "Conan, Brother Hichiji he..."
"But the Air Outside is very good, going out to breathe fresh air is good for the Body and Mood, right?" Conan showed a naive and willful Expression specific to a Child on his Face, "And it's just going to the Counter, it's not far, I just want Brother Chi to Keep Company me!"
Chi Feichei had Already Get Up and Go To the Entrance.
Haibara Ai also followed, and when passing by Conan, pretended to have a relaxed Tone and teased in a low voice with Malice, "Let's go, you're really a helpless Kid."
Conan gave a Half-Moon Eyes 'hehe', and waited, once he got all the Clue, he wouldn't Care Whether these two Fellows Go Out or not.
Mouri Ran and Suzuki Sonoko also followed and Go Out, and A Group of People went to the Counter to ask the hotel staff to Help print Photo.
Taking advantage of this Opening, Conan Decided to directly force the palace, looked up and asked Chi Feichei with a smile, "Brother Chi, where is that Ring?"
"Huh?" Mouri Ran and Suzuki Sonoko Looked at Chi Feichei in confusion.
Chi Feichei Looked at Conan, and didn't Speak Out.
Conan was Stared at by that Gaze without a trace of Emotion or Temperature, and sweated. His Confidence unconsciously weakened by three points. He Decided to implement the strategy of 'forcing the palace + appealing to emotions' together, and tried to Look at Chi Feichei with the most naive and sincere Eyes, "Grandma Tae Said something to you before, Isn't It? Those two Police Officer are definitely not here to Investigation your enemies, otherwise they should have left one here for Investigation and Protection, right? The Police have all left, so Grandma Tae must have explained something to the Police, making the Police think there's No Need to continue the Investigation. For Example, the Ring is actually hidden by someone from the Oga Family, then there's No Need to conclude this Matter as 'theft'. For another Example, that Paper Doll wasn't placed by your enemies, nor is it a Threat or provocation, but there's some Reason that won't endanger your Personal Safety. Only in this way, the Police have No Need to stay, and left so decisively. That Ring is very Important. Without the Ring, Older Sister Akane and Zenya Oga won't be able to get Marriage, and that would be too Pity. They are clearly so in love, Older Sister Akane is also a very Gentle Person, and now Older Sister Akane is missing, maybe there will be Danger. If there are other Clue, it can also Help us find her faster."
Chi Feichei really wanted to Say 'Moral Kidnapping? Useless, as long as I have no morals, morals can't Kidnapping me', but in front of the protagonist group, the 'glorious and righteous' Persona still needs to be maintained, at least to be a little upright and not so cold-blooded.
Moreover, he is not Grandmother Oga Miao, Shinya Oga is not his Grandson, what is being inherited is not his Family Business, and they are not even Generations of Friendship or common Benefit Ally.
From his Stance, it's fine Whether this pair of newlyweds get Marriage or not. If they get Marriage, there is still a small Benefit, which is that it allows him to grasp a Weakness of Shinya Oga that is not fatal for now and may be corrected in the future. It seems that this Weakness cannot be detonated for a while, but 'having it' is always better than 'not having it'.
It's just that if he says it, it would be betraying the Old Lady...
"Brother Hichiji..." Mouri Ran also Looked at Chi Feichei.
Chi Feichei Considered for a moment, "Granny Oga is not the one who Kidnapping Miss Katori. I do know where the Ring is, but that is Miss Katori's last Opportunity to Performance. When we Find People her, it might be useful."
Conan was stunned for a moment, his Eyes lit up, and Understood.
He guessed correctly, Chi Feichei is Default Assumption that the Matter of hiding the Ring is related to Grandmother Oga Miao, it should be done or instructed by Grandmother Oga Miao, but Chi Feichei Said 'last Opportunity to Performance', then the Old Lady hid the Ring to Test Miss Katori, right?
So Chi Feichei was unwilling to tell them. After All, if they knew and told Akane Katori, maybe the Old Lady would think that doesn't count as Akane Katori passing the Test? Wouldn't that mean finding the Ring is useless, and the Old Lady is still Dissatisfaction with Akane Katori?
What Conan didn't Know is that the Old Lady had long been Disappointment with Akane Katori.
"Last Opportunity to Performance?" Suzuki Sonoko Asked in Doubt, "What's the Intention? Is it to let Older Sister Akane Find People the Ring..."
"Don't Say it was me who Said it." Chi Feichei Interrupt.
Mouri Ran and Suzuki Sonoko looked at each other, and felt a lot of Relaxation in their Heart.
So it was just a Test...
"But now Older Sister Akane is Kidnapping," Suzuki Sonoko quickly frowned and sorted out her Clue, "We still need to Find People her quickly."
"There's also one more thing, Miss Katori's Father..."
Chi Feichei Said the Matter of Akane Katori's Father's Suicide.
The Front Desk receptionist saw A Group of People talking, didn't disturb them, and After Saying Chi Feichei finished Speaking, then Go To them with the Camera and Photo.
"Little brother, the Photo you wanted is printed out!"
"Thank You, Older Sister!" Conan thanked sweetly, took the Camera and Photo, looked up at Chi Feichei, "Brother Chi thinks... there's a Problem with Older Sister Akane's Father's Disciple Kuroki Jiro, Correct?"
"Huh?" Suzuki Sonoko was Stunned, "That person who has Engagement with Older Sister Akane? Did he Kidnapping Older Sister Akane?"
"But Mr. Zenya Said, they haven't contacted each other for more than ten years," Mouri Ran Asked in Doubt, "And even if it is that person, how should We Find People him?"
The corner of Conan's Mouth raised a hint of a smile, but his Gaze was very firm, "Grandma Tae Said to Brother Chi that Older Sister Akane's Father is a Glass Craftsman at that Glass Workshop in Nagasaki, Correct? Isn't there a Glass Craftsman Beside us? Mr. Takahashi Said he is a Glass Craftsman from Hokkaido Otaru, but in the Bride's Dressing Room, the exclamation he blurted out was Nagasaki Accent. Moreover, in this way, Older Sister Akane's Reaction of changing Face when she first saw him can also be Explained!"
See, he felt that this Chi Feichei Fellow definitely has important Clue here.
"Then he Kidnapping Older Sister Akane because he couldn't get love and didn't want to see the Woman who had Engagement with him marry someone else?" Mouri Ran Speculation thoughtfully.
"Wait, wait!" Suzuki Sonoko called to stop, pointing at the Photo in Conan's Hand, "Let's not talk about Whether the person who Kidnapping Older Sister Akane is necessarily her Father's former Disciple Kuroki Jiro, let's just assume it was done by that person, but don't forget, Mr. Takahashi was at the Crystal Dream Theater at one o'clock, and he also took Photo that can be used as Alibi!"
Conan, Haibara Ai, and Mouri Ran looked down at the Photo.
That was the big flower clock in front of the Crystal Dream Theater. On the flower dial, the Direction pointed by the pointer was indeed one o'clock.
Chi Feichei Glanced at it, "Photo with only the pointer and no Number..."
Conan's Eyes lit up, and he immediately took the Photo and Run Away.
"Conan!"
Mouri Ran and Suzuki Sonoko chased and Go Out.
Haibara Ai Looked Towards Chi Feichei, "Want to go take a Look?"
Chi Feichei Nodded, this Farce is almost coming to an End.
But Junichi Takahashi probably didn't Kidnapping Akane Katori for love...
(End of Chapter)