I have to say, the pronunciation of the old man's aging voice, combined with the content of the other party's words and the buildings towering in the forest in the distance, really gave me a sense of déjà vu in a horror movie.
But it is a pity that the three people in the car are all materialistic warriors and do not believe in any gods and ghosts at all.
They only believe that all ghostly things are either caused by ghosts or gods, or are natural phenomena of nature.
Therefore, a mansion cursed by a demonic dog sounds scary, but the three of them had no disturbance in their hearts. After thanking them, they accelerated directly to the Inubushi family's mansion.
It has to be said that the Inubushi family is indeed wealthy enough. This towering mansion built on the mountainside looks like the residence of an ancient city lord.
The car circled the mountain and soon approached the Inubushi family's castle. Suddenly, Karasawa saw a warning sign on the roadside and couldn't help but apply the brakes and slowly reduce the speed of the car.
What's wrong? Hattori Heiji, who was talking to Conan in the back seat, couldn't help but asked when he felt the car stop slowly.
There was a warning sign next to it just now. Didn't you see it when you were talking to Conan? Tang Ze parked the car, opened the door and said: Go down and take a look at the situation.
Okay. Heiji Hattori unbuckled his seat belt after hearing this, got out of the car with Karasawa and walked towards the sign in front.
It’s actually a cliff…
Conan looked at the edge of the mountain road where the iron wire was simply used as a guardrail, and couldn't help but feel lucky: Fortunately, Tangze Criminal had noticed it, otherwise it would have been really dangerous.
Hey, the cliff over there is very dangerous, and the road is this way.
Just when the three of them were looking at the cliff in front of them and were feeling happy, suddenly the sound of a motorcycle engine and a female voice's shout came from behind.
Everyone turned around and found that a young woman in a pink and purple suit had stopped behind them. She took off her helmet and said: Don't go any closer over there. Someone fell off a cliff and died not long ago.
Falling off a cliff? Do you mean the uncle Yingci who was chased by the devil dog?
Hattori Heiji was surprised when he heard this, and immediately explained: In fact, we came to Gunma from Tokyo just to investigate this matter.
Eh? Do you know Brother Yingci?
The woman was stunned for a moment, then introduced herself: I am the Inubushi person you are looking for, my name is Yukihime.
I didn't expect to see relevant personnel here. Hattori Heiji was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: Please take us to Inubushi's house.
After speaking, Hattori Heiji seemed to realize that he had not answered the other party's question, and quickly explained: In addition, we do not know Mr. Hotaru. It was Mr. Shinichi who found us through connections and asked us to help with the investigation.
Is it Shinichi-nii? Inubushi Yukihime looked surprised when she heard this, then looked at the three of them with a smile and asked: I wonder how Shinichi-nii is doing in Tokyo?
Not really.
Tang Ze shook his head and said: He was almost killed today, if we hadn't gone there in time.
Ah! How could this happen! Inubushi Yukihime was shocked when she heard this: So how is Brother Shinichi doing now?
He is still in a coma, and the doctor said he is not out of danger yet and needs to be observed.
Karasawa replied: Originally we asked Mr. Shinichi to understand the situation, but after this happened, we had to come in person.
So that's it. After Inubushi Yukihime nodded slightly, he said anxiously: I have to tell others about this quickly.
It's not too late, let's set off. Hearing this, Tang Ze said: Please lead the way.
Inubushi Yukihime nodded when she heard this, put on her motorcycle helmet, and then led the way toward the mountain with the motorcycle in front.
It seems that the people in the Inubushi family still don't know that Mr. Shinichi was murdered by the murderer.
After sitting in the car, Hattori Heiji's eyes flashed with thought: This is a good opportunity.
Are you talking about using this news to see other people’s reactions?
Conan nodded clearly and said: It is indeed a good method.
Because Mr. Shinichi was not killed, the police did not notify his family.
In this way, the prisoner will definitely not know that his plan has been ruined by us, and we can take the opportunity to observe everyone's reaction.
On the side, Tang Ze listened to the conversation between the two and did not join in. Deep down in his heart, he did not have much hope.
After all, in the absence of key evidence, all prisoners have the BUFF of the Little Golden Man. The more serious the prisoner is, the more natural his acting bonus will be.
So if you want to rely on everyone's reaction to select prisoners, even if Karasawa has mastered micro-expressions, he still has no expectations.
While the three of them were talking, the car followed the motorcycle in front and stopped in front of the castle halfway up the mountain.
It's really amazing. After getting off the car, Hattori Heiji looked up at the towering mansion and said: It's like a castle in ancient times.
Yes, even people living in the area call this place Inubushi Castle. Inubushi Yukihime explained with a smile.
Yes, this castle doesn't look like a mansion cursed by a devil dog.
As soon as Conan finished speaking, a low, aggressive bark came from behind.
Woof! Woof!!
The three of them turned around subconsciously when they heard the barking, only to find an Akita standing behind them.
No, Xiaoba!
When Inubushi Yukihime saw the running Akita Inu, she quickly smiled, knelt down and stroked the other person's head and said: These people are here to investigate Brother Hotaru's accidental crime and his friends.
Want Want!!
The Akita seemed to understand Inufushi Yukihime's words and barked twice in response.
You did this wrong, Yukihime!
At this moment, the gate of Inufushi City suddenly opened, and a short-haired woman walked out with her arms akimbo: When a dog barks randomly, you cannot directly call it by its name, or even touch its head!
In that case, it will misunderstand that it is praising its behavior, and it will be even worse next time!
How many times do you have to tell me before I remember this?
Hug, I'm sorry. Kauko-sensei Inubushi Yukihime looked at the woman and apologized quickly.
By the way, what's the matter with Mr. Criminal coming here?
Inufukako looked at the three Karasawas aside and said: Previously, criminals also came to investigate, and it was confirmed that it was an accident, and finally they went back to close the case.
The main reason is that another case occurred, and this time it was Mr. Shinichi who suffered. Karasawa explained: So we want to come here to understand the situation.
What!? Mr. Shinichi? Hearing this, Inufukako was shocked: How could this happen?
Seeing this, Inufushi Yukihime on the side quickly ran to the other party's side and whispered what she had learned before and relayed it to Inufukako.
So that's it. It's okay. Thank you all for your help. Inufukako bowed to the three of them and thanked them.
It's fine.
Karasawa waved his hand, looked at the other person and asked: By the way, I want to ask about Mr. Shinichi. Is there anything worth paying attention to?
Speaking of which, Mr. Shinichi did say before leaving this place that someone seemed to be using the cursed flame demon dog to wipe out the Inufushi family.
At this point, Inufukako denied: But there is no such thing as a curse, so please don't worry.
Even Mr. Shinichi was murdered, right? This proves that it was man-made, and not some imaginary demon dog, right?
That's right. Tangze smiled and praised: Ms. Kaozi, you are very sensible.
Of course, I will never agree with such rumors. Inufukako snorted and said: Moreover, if such words reach the ears of the adoptive mother, it will be too sad for her.
Does Ms. Suo Chen also live here? Hearing Inufukako's words, Karasawa couldn't help but ask: I thought she should be in
He's staying in the hospital.
My adoptive mother lives here.
Inubushi Yukihime looked a little depressed when she said this: She had been sleeping all the time and basically had no way to communicate.
Anyway, please follow me into the house first. Inufukako gestured for everyone to follow her into the house: I will take you to visit your mother.
Everyone followed Inufukako into the castle and was led to Ms. Suchen's room.
And although it was said to be a visit, in reality it was just to go to the other party's room to look at the unconscious Ms. Suo Chen, without any way to communicate.
She suffered from cerebral embolism and has been in this condition since she fell ill last month.
After knowing the purpose of everyone's visit, the doctor of the Inubushi family examined Ms. Sangchen's body and spoke to Karasawa and others about her condition:
In fact, given her current physical condition, hospitalization is the best solution, but she is old and ultimately decided to stay at home to take care of her.
Speaking of this, the middle-aged man wearing glasses said: I forgot to introduce myself, I am Inufushi Chiaki, and I currently work at Inufushi Hospital.
Judging from your name, it seems that you are also one of the eight adopted sons of the Inufushi family? After hearing the man's self-introduction, Karasawa smiled and said: I thought you were the family doctor of the Inufushi family.
I am still holding this position now.
Chiko Inufushi smiled and said: The hospital where I worked before suddenly closed down. When I didn’t know what to do, it was my adoptive mother who gave me a helping hand and saved me.
I wonder, has Ms. Suomi ever mentioned who she thinks is the fake adopted son or daughter? Hattori Heiji asked.
That uncle named Shinichi is actually the impostor among us, right?
At this moment, the wooden door to the room was opened, and a man in his thirties with a beard said angrily: The kind of traitor who was the first to escape from the Inufu family because he was afraid of the baseless rumors about the devil dog!
What are you talking about, Mr. Zenya!
When Inufukako heard the other party's unceremonious questioning, he couldn't help scolding: Mr. Shinichi was attacked today, and his life is still hanging by a thread in the hospital.
Moreover, this is in front of the adoptive mother. Don't say such rude words. The adoptive mother will be sad if she hears it!
She wouldn't hear it. Inu Fuzhen also smiled nonchalantly and said: Anyway, he was asleep all the time and had no consciousness.
It seems there is one missing.
Conan looked around at the people around him and said: Excluding the two dead people, there is also Mr. Shinichi who is unconscious in Tokyo.
The Inubushi family should have five adopted children, but the only ones here are Miss Yukihime, Miss Kauko, Mr. Chiko, and Mr. Zenya, and one is missing.
Where did that person go? Hattori Heiji also looked serious for a few moments.
After all, the criminals had committed crimes in Tokyo before, and they didn't know their itinerary, so they naturally wouldn't hurry back.
If the other party returns leisurely and leisurely, then the remaining person who has not arrived will be highly suspicious.
The one who hadn't arrived yet was Ms. Saki. The older and faintly leading Inufukako explained: She went to a dry cleaning shop that was relatively far away and took the dry cleaning clothes that she had left there before.
Let's all have a cup of tea while waiting for Sister Saki to come back. After hearing the conversation between the two, Inubushi Yukihime smiled and said: After all, if everyone is not here, you can't ask anything.
If not, let me first tell you about the origin of the legend of the devil dog that has been passed down from generation to generation in the Inufushi family? Inufuchen on the side also said with a meaningful expression.
origin?
After Tangze heard what the other party said, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and said: It seems that the legend about the devil dog did not spread after the two previous accidents.
From what you said, it seems that this legend has been around for a long time?
Of course, it is not an exaggeration to say that it has been from ancient times. Inufushan also smiled and said.
Then wash
Er Gong listened. Tang Ze showed interest on his face and said.
While we were talking, the sun was gradually going down, and the chilly mountain wind was blowing through the trees in the forest, and the sound of rustling could be heard all the time.
In such a quiet and slightly strange environment, the legend of the devil dog slowly unfolds.
That happened during the Meiji Era. On that day, the only daughter of the Inubushi family suddenly disappeared. The Inubushi family mobilized all their manpower and even nearby villagers to search for her in the mountains.
But the missing only daughter of the Inufushi family was never found. Just when the head of the Inufushi family was desperate, he suddenly saw the Inufushi family's dog holding the only daughter who was covered with wounds and dying in its mouth.
Seeing this scene, the owner of the Inubushi family was so angry that he beat the dog's body repeatedly with a whip, and finally burned it in order to vent his anger.
However, from the mouth of his daughter who woke up later, the Inubushi family master got the truth of the matter.
It turned out that she got lost in the mountains and collapsed from exhaustion. Fortunately, she was found by a dog and rescued.
In other words, the dog was not the culprit that put her in danger, but the benefactor who saved her life.
When the head of the Inubushi family learned the news, he felt very remorseful and finally built a very majestic tomb for the dog.
However, not long after that incident, a fire broke out in Inufushi City. Only the head of the Inufushi family was burned to death because he had no time to escape.
Since then, rumors have circulated around here that the Inubushi family was cursed by the flame demon dog.