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If it were an ordinary person, they would probably feel their legs go weak in this situation.
After all, the guests present were all wealthy and influential people.
The oppressive feeling emanating from their gazes is something most people cannot bear.
"Oh!?" At this moment, Xiaolan seemed to realize that she had accidentally caused trouble and made things difficult for Xinyuan You. She stuck out her tongue at Xinyuan You playfully and apologetically, then quickly slipped away from his side, and then pretended to be helpless.
Seeing this, Aragaki Yu was both angry and amused by Ran's actions.
I never expected that Kaito Kid could make such a girlish expression.
If I hadn't already confirmed his identity, I really would have been fooled by his expression.
Moreover, all I did was mention the names of a few fish in front of him, and I never expected him to retaliate like this.
Kaito Kid is really petty.
However, since Aragaki Yu had just reminded everyone of this point, there was naturally no concern about getting involved in this mess.
However, he was still a little annoyed by Kaito Kid's scheme.
Meanwhile, Ran, who was hiding next to Conan, was unaware that her identity had already been seen through by Aragaki Yu. She still pretended to be apologetic and looked at Aragaki Yu with a hint of regret.
Having no grudge against him, Aragaki Yu naturally didn't want to mention Mr. Sanada Ichizo's name. After giving "Ran" a subtle glare, he explained to everyone, "Mr. Sanada truly deserves to be called a genius magician. His performance is flawless. Even watching him up close, I couldn't see any flaws."
Hearing what Aragaki Yu said, Sanada Ichizo visibly breathed a sigh of relief, and his gaze toward Aragaki Yu became much warmer and more appreciative.
For a magician, it would be incredibly embarrassing to have their tricks exposed immediately after a performance.
Sanada Ichizo smiled and nodded at Aragaki Yu, thinking to himself, "Not bad, this young man has a lot of potential!"
"The reason I say this is simply because I feel something is a little off," Aragaki Yu said with a wry smile. "As a legendary phantom thief who appears and disappears without a trace, I don't think he could be dealt with so easily. Otherwise, the police wouldn't be so overwhelmed and helpless."
"I see!"
"That makes sense..."
Upon hearing Aragaki Yu's explanation, the surrounding guests began to discuss it with conviction.
However, it was clear that Inspectors Nakamori and Chaki looked rather grim, but since what Aragaki Yu said was indeed true, they couldn't do anything about it and could only grit their teeth and blame everything on Kaito Kid.
"That despicable Phantom Thief Kid! We, the police, will remember this grudge!"
Noticing that the surrounding guests were gradually quieting down, Yuu Aragaki continued, "Also, as for why I said that the Phantom Thief Kid played by Mr. Sanada was not dead, it was simply because I felt that a model pistol could not kill a person."
"Hmm?" Upon hearing Yuu Aragaki's words, many people looked at Tomoko Suzuki, who was standing to the side. Even Tomoko Suzuki herself seemed a little surprised.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Tomoko Suzuki casually waved her hand and pulled out the pistol that she had used to shoot Kaito Kid earlier, examining it closely.
Although this gun is indeed a model gun, it was still a replica made one-to-one by a renowned craftsman that Suzuki Tomoko commissioned for this performance.
Whether it's the appearance, the details of the gun body, or even the texture, they can't be said to be exactly the same, but they can be said to be very similar.
In terms of price alone, this model gun costs dozens of times more than the real thing.
But the boy in front of him saw through it at a glance, even in the darkness.
"Could it be... that the model maker embezzled his own money and made a defective product to appease him? How despicable!"
As soon as the idea popped into her head, Tomoko Suzuki's eyes narrowed and her expression turned fierce.
"It's a bullet casing!"
Sanada Ichizo suddenly frowned and spoke, realizing at that moment that there were some oversights in the performance.
“That’s right.” Aragaki Yu smiled and glanced at Suzuki Tomoko before adding, “While it’s normal not to see spent cartridge cases in the dark, it’s illogical that I didn’t hear a single cartridge case fall to the ground when Mrs. Suzuki was standing right next to me firing her gun.”
Chapter 154 Magic
"Furthermore, you should know that you held that dark star in your hand at the time. Mrs. Suzuki, who regarded it as a family heirloom, would never risk the possibility of it being damaged when it accidentally fell to the ground to shoot at you, who was still on the ceiling."
Conan, who was standing nearby, nodded in agreement after hearing Aragaki Yu's reasoning, and gained a deeper understanding of Aragaki Yu's observational skills.
Because the incident happened so suddenly, Conan, who was shocked by the sight of Kaito Kid being shot dead right in front of him, didn't immediately make the connection.
However, now that he has calmed down, Conan recalls the scene and does indeed find many suspicious points.
clap clap ~
Led by Tomoko Suzuki, all the guests applauded Yuu Aragaki's speech.
Tomoko Suzuki walked directly to Yuu Aragaki's side, smiling as she spoke to him. Recalling Ran's earlier address to the boy, she couldn't help but praise, "Not bad, little brother Aragaki, it seems you will also be one of the knights protecting the Suzuki family heirloom."
"Madam, you're too kind."
Aragaki Yu bowed slightly, performing a gentlemanly greeting.
"Upon closer inspection, she is indeed even more stunning," Yuu Aragaki thought to himself, staring at Tomoko Suzuki's chest.
Tomoko Suzuki naturally noticed Yuu Aragaki's gaze. Her expression first turned puzzled, then surprised.
But when she recalled what the boy had said to his female companion during her conversation with Kogoro Mouri, the surprised expression on Tomoko Suzuki's face gradually subsided.
Sure enough, the boy in front of me already knows the truth.
……
at the same time.
Sanada Ichizo also began to chat with the guests around him.
Shoji Hatamoto stroked his chin and analyzed to Ichizo Sanada, "I see. Kaito Kid is a master of magic, so this role-playing is indeed quite good!"
“Hmph, that’s right.” Sanada Ichizo explained as he took off the white coat and cape he used to impersonate Kaito Kid, “Whether it’s him or me, we are just artists who deceive people.”
"An artist?!" Conan paused for a moment when he heard the word, as if something had flashed through his mind.
Sanada Ichizo put on his formal attire, and continued, "I am a complete magician, and I will never lose to this guy who makes a living as a thief."
……
At that moment, Conan couldn't help but recall the scene from that night on the rooftop of the Beika Municipal Hotel when he faced off against Kaito Kid.
If the phantom thief is a highly skilled and creative artist who steals treasures, then the detective is merely a critic who follows behind the phantom thief and nitpicks!
Suddenly, Conan shuddered, a strange sense of familiarity washing over him.
This...this feeling!
It's him!
Just like that night when Kaito Kid looked at me, it was exactly the same feeling!
A powerful sixth sense was frantically telling Conan—the Phantom Thief Kid had already blended in with the guests!
hateful!
Who is it? !
Conan's scrutinizing gaze, filled with suspicion, swept over Aragaki Yuu, Sonoko, Miyano Akemi, Suzuki Tomoko, Sanada Ichizo, and the others.
……
"Now, distinguished guests, please come to the side of the stage and enjoy the magic show I will be presenting to you."
At this moment, Sanada Ichizo stood on the stage, and under the gaze of all the guests, he pulled out a deck of cards from his pocket: "Well then, first, I'll perform the simplest card trick for everyone..."
"Damn it! Who is the real Phantom Thief Kid? Everyone here looks so suspicious!"
Conan's gaze lingered on Takuya Mifune, who had been invited to the stage to cut the cards, and the surrounding guests, his feelings a complex mix.
While everyone's attention was focused on the stage, Yuu Aragaki whispered a few words in Tomoko Suzuki's ear.
Tomoko Suzuki's expression first turned to utter surprise, then to doubt and hesitation. Finally, after some unknown words from Yuu Aragaki, she managed to make up her mind and nodded to him: "Then everything is in your hands, Mr. Knight."
“It is my honor, Madam.” Yuu Aragaki was somewhat surprised that Tomoko Suzuki agreed to his proposal so easily, so he was slightly taken aback, but then immediately responded with a smile.
……
Suddenly, Tomizawa Yuzo, the third person to help Sanada Ichizo shuffle the cards, made a mistake and accidentally dropped all the playing cards in his hand to the ground.
All the playing cards were thus scattered haphazardly on the floor.
"I'm sorry!" Tomizawa Yuzo hurriedly squatted down, trying to pick up the playing cards scattered all over the floor.
Ran and Sonoko squatted down to help.
"It's nothing. Even if the cards fall, my deck of cards won't be gone." Sanada Ichizo smiled, indicating that Tomizawa Yuzo shouldn't worry about it.
Soon, the three of them had tidied up the playing cards scattered on the ground, and then Ran and Sonoko went forward and handed the tidied cards to Sanada Ichizo.
Taking the opportunity, Sanada Ichizo smiled slightly at Sonoko and Ran, who had walked to the front of the stage, and said, "Thank you so much, ladies. To express my gratitude for your help, let me give you both a playing card."
"Huh?! Is this okay?" Xiaolan said, but her hand naturally reached out, preparing to draw a card from the deck of cards that Sanada Ichizo had spread out.
Just as Xiaolan was about to touch the playing cards, Sanada Ichizo stopped her hand and said, "Wait, before you look at the cards, please let me use my X-ray vision to see through your minds and guess what cards you will choose!"
"It's really making me a little nervous!" Ran said shyly to Sonoko beside her, clutching her chest.
"Yes!" Sonoko wholeheartedly agreed.
After making an exaggerated expression, Sanada Ichizo predicted to everyone, "I think the card you two will choose will be the Ace of Hearts!"
"Come on, now please draw a card at random!" Sanada Ichizo once again spread out his deck of cards to Ran and Sonoko.
Looking at the playing cards in front of her, Ran seemed a little hesitant, but Sonoko urged her from the side, "Hey, Ran, hurry up, draw the one on the right, the one on the right!"