Chapter 6

After the case was concluded, Tang Ze took Okino Yoko, Kogoro Mouri, and others back to the police station to give their statements.

This was a necessary procedure, after all, the deceased was related to Okino Yoko, and the suicide took place in her room. As the owner of the room, she naturally had to go through this process.

Kogoro Mouri, as the person who solved the case, also had to go, and it was likely that Miss Okino Yoko would not want to stay in the room where her ex-boyfriend had died.

Fortunately, although the agent had made a mistake, it was quickly discovered by Tang Ze, so he was considered a bystander and did not have to go along. Tang Ze gave him a pass to go about his business.

After all, with such an incident, the room could not be occupied for the time being. It was late, so they would have to find a hotel or something similar to stay in.

"Miss Okino, let me take you back," Tang Ze said with a smile after completing Okino Yoko's statement.

Kogoro Mouri had also finished his statement, and Tang Ze filled out the application for the use of a police car. He then prepared to take everyone away.

First, he took Kogoro Mouri, the protagonist, and the heroine back to the Kogoro Detective Agency, noting the location. Then, Tang Ze started the car again, "Miss Okino, do you know which hotel the agent booked for you?"

"It's the Lagus Hotel in Shinjuku," Okino Yoko replied.

"I see." Tang Ze nodded, as he had attended university in this area and had all his memories, so he knew the way.

For a moment, the car fell silent.

The silence continued until they reached their destination.

Because of Okino Yoko's status, the police car they applied for was just an ordinary black sedan, so it did not attract much attention from the surrounding people.

Okino Yoko put on a hat and mask in the car, disguised herself, and prepared to get out.

"Miss Okino! Please don't blame yourself too much. This is not entirely your fault; it was a tragedy caused by various factors."

Just as Okino Yoko was about to open the car door, Tang Ze still offered some comfort, though he was unsure how much it would help.

"Thank you." Okino Yoko got out of the car and bowed slightly to Tang Ze, saying, "Hot spring, I will go when I have time."

"Welcome, please enjoy it when you do." Tang Ze smiled and drove away.

...

Time passed, and before he knew it, a week had gone by. Tang Ze gradually got used to his daily routine at the police station.

In the morning, at 6:30 AM in Tokyo, the TV in Tang Ze's rental apartment was broadcasting the morning news.

"Yesterday... a murder case occurred in Gunma Prefecture... based on the items left at the scene, it has been confirmed to be 42-year-old Neishi Masaki!"

"The police believe the possibility of murder is quite high and are currently conducting a thorough investigation..."

"Truly, in Conan's world, one can discover a murder case as soon as they wake up in the morning..." Tang Ze muttered after washing up and coming out of the bathroom.

He took out some milk and bread and started eating breakfast, then went to the police station as usual.

However, today, Tang Ze encountered an unexpected person at the entrance, or rather, someone who should not have appeared but made sense.

Kogoro Mouri, whom Tang Ze met at the entrance.

"Good morning, Detective Mouri. I wonder why you're here at the police station so early today?" Tang Ze greeted him with a smile.

But Tang Ze already had an idea.

Given this, Tang Ze decided to get involved.

During this week, Tang Ze also noticed many differences from the past.

Even though he had not really lived in this era, he had watched many detective dramas from this era in his previous life, and he was not unfamiliar with the police station, but it was not like this.

Overall, the treatment was much better, which was a good thing.

More importantly, promotions in this world were based on one's abilities, even for the elite of the professional group, leading to faster promotions, etc.

Therefore, it was very necessary to maintain a good relationship with Kogoro Mouri, no, with Conan.

After all, Tang Ze was just an ordinary detective enthusiast, and it was really a bit difficult for him to be a detective.

If it weren't for the fact that his original self had passed the professional group exam and the economy was not doing well, Tang Ze would have considered doing other work.

The appearance of Conan and others also gave Tang Ze confidence to do his job well.

After all, from various factors... he had a significant advantage.

"It's you, Detective Tang Ze." Kogoro Mouri turned to look at Tang Ze, his expression not very good, "Do you know about the murder case reported in the news this morning?"

"Ah, yes, it's about Neishi Masaki, right?" Tang Ze nodded, "It happened during the fire festival in Akakigamura, Gunma Prefecture, right?"

"That's why I'm here." Kogoro Mouri's expression was unusually serious, "Actually... I've been following him for the past three days!"

"You mean..."

"Yes, I was still following him until yesterday!"

"Nani!" Tang Ze put on a surprised face, but he was not really surprised inside.

After all, Kogoro Mouri...

It's not strange for any type of murder case to happen to him, right?

After that, Tang Ze took Kogoro Mouri into the police station and reported the matter to Inspector Megure, who immediately took it very seriously.

Following the investigation, a suspect was found.

Abe Yutaka!

The deceased had a 500 million yen life insurance policy, and the beneficiary was just his friend.

This seemed very suspicious.

"Abe Yutaka! Was it you who asked me to follow him? And why is the beneficiary of the insurance not his family but you?"

In an interview room, Kogoro Mouri was loudly questioning the suspect, who had been notified by Tang Ze to come.

He wore glasses and a suit, looking gentle and refined, about 40 years old, and appeared to be a very mild-mannered middle-aged man.

Abe Yutaka smiled and said frankly, "Hey... it was just a game between us..."

"Nani!?"

"I've known him since university, for about 20 years." Abe Yutaka explained without any panic, "One day, when we were drinking together, he suggested we make a bet to see who would live longer.

Then I agreed, and the bet was 500 million yen. I accepted his invitation..."

Inspector Megure was somewhat incredulous, "So you both took out insurance on each other..."

"Yes, but I never thought we would have a winner in just three months..." Abe Yutaka smiled bitterly.

Tang Ze, watching Abe Yutaka's performance, felt no inner turmoil.

For Tang Ze, who had been following Conan until just before he came to this world, the old tropes in the Conan world were as familiar as the back of his hand.

Tang Ze did not even need to look for other suspects; he was sure the culprit was the man in front of him!