Chapter 977 Moonlight

Moon Shadow Island.

The location stated in the commission letter that Mouri Kogoro received this time.

The power of attorney also seemed very strange. It was pieced together by cutting out words from newspapers.

‘On the next full moon night, shadows will begin to disappear again on Moon Shadow Island. Please investigate the cause - Keiji Aso. ’

The most bizarre thing about this commission is that before Kogoro Mori even agreed, the commission fee of 500,000 yuan was already credited to his account.

Although several cases were intercepted by Xu Yue, because of Conan's halo, Mouri Kogoro's reputation is actually quite good now, but he is not as conspicuous as before.

Tsukikage Island can be considered a relatively remote island, belonging to the Izu Islands under the jurisdiction of Tokyo. However, the environment of this island that has not been fully developed can be considered good...

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There are not many people on Yueying Island. There is only one small village, which is full of a rural and leisurely feeling.

"Ahaha~ Officer Sato coming with us really enriches our otherwise boring trip."

After getting off the boat, Kogoro Maori patted Xu Yue on the shoulder with his unique laughter and said.

The saliva secreted automatically and flowed out unconsciously, looking like a pervert.

"The original ecological environment here must be rich in ingredients. I will use local ingredients to give you new dishes to try."

Xu Yue smiled brightly, giving people a sense of trust inexplicably.

When he mentioned the new dish, even the other guys began to swallow their saliva unconsciously.

Several people who didn't originally like the lust of words were suddenly cultivated into foodies by Xu Yue.

"Since we have accepted the commission, let's find out the client first. There are not many people in this small village. In fact, we can just go to Murakami's office and ask."

Xu Yue saw that several people seemed to have fallen into some kind of fantasy, so he took the initiative to speak.

"Yeah, yeah, I thought so too."

After coming back to his senses, Mouri Kogoro wiped the saliva from the corner of his mouth, as if he wanted to save some face.

However, when several people arrived at the Murakami office, they were told by the staff that there was no such person as Keiji Aso.

"It's really not true. I can't find it even if I check it. I'm new here too. I can only speak from the records. There's nothing you can do about it if you ask me like this."

The clerk said with a wry smile on his face.

But when he saw a man in a brown suit appear, his eyes lit up and he stood up.

"Director, these people want to find a person named Aso Keiji, but I really..."

"What?! Aso Keiji?"

The man he called director couldn't help but be shocked when he heard the name.

And Mouri Kogoro also took the opportunity to tell him about his acceptance of the commission.

"Impossible! It's impossible for such a thing to happen, because Keiji Aso died twelve years ago!"

As soon as this breaking news came out, Mouri Kogoro, who was originally full of impatience, suddenly felt like he had eaten a fly.

I am Cao~

After finally accepting a commission to go on a trip, why did it suddenly become so scary?

Being invited by a dead person sounds so perplexing...

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Soon, the group also learned specific information from the director. Keiji Aso was a pianist who suddenly locked the whole family in their home after a concert twelve years ago, accompanied by a raging fire. While playing "Moonlight", he died in the sea of ​​fire.

Under normal circumstances, this could have been treated as a prank.

But obviously the commission fee has been paid in advance, so this cannot be treated simply.

Moreover, the letter sent also has the stamp of Yueying Island.

"Maybe it's a friend of Keiji Aso who wants you to investigate the cause of his death."

Because Xu Yue is here, Conan doesn't need to rely on being cute to remind him.

"makes sense."

Mouri Kogoro nodded with deep approval.

"So it would be better for us to find the village chief who has been living in the village and is familiar with things in the village."

"Yeah, I think so too."

"He seems to be working at the public hall. Let's go ask for directions."

"All right."

In the 'question and answer' between Xu Yue and Mouri Kogoro, the subsequent direction was easily determined.

Then a few people came to the nearest clinic in Murakami and asked about the doctors here.

Makoto Asai ‘Beautiful Doctor’!

In just ninety years, the three major evil arts in East Asia have already begun to exert terrifying power.

Although Xu Yue is now fully capable of catching him out and preventing him from committing crimes, it is obvious that this will not do him any good.

After giving him a thoughtful look, he followed everyone to the public hall he pointed out.

"Now, your eyes were straight when you saw Dr. Honest just now. Are you tempted? In fact, I think the profession of doctor is not bad. She also looks very beautiful, and she can calm down and support such a remote place... "

Miwako Sato came to Xu Yue in a flash and started doing ideological work for him.

Xu Yue also felt a little helpless.

At this time, an election vehicle canvassing votes passed by them. It seemed that the village chief was about to be elected...

…

"What? Keiji Aso? This is impossible!"

The current village mayor Kuroiwa Tatsuji, who is outgoing, and Hideo Kawashima, a village mayor candidate who was also in the village mayor's office, both had expressions of disbelief on their faces after hearing the purpose of Moori Kogoro's explanation.

The two people who were supposed to be competitors looked at each other inexplicably, and then the village chief Heiyan spoke.

"Tonight is the third anniversary of the funeral ceremony of our former Guishan Village Chief. We really can't spare the time, so we should wait until the ceremony is over."

The words inexplicably conveyed the meaning of seeing off guests.

This reaction was not normal at all, and it easily aroused Conan's suspicion. He also glanced at Xu Yue, and Xu Yue nodded to him, as if they were communicating silently...

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The former village chief seemed to have good prestige in the village, and since it was a small village with fellow villagers, many people came to the village for the third anniversary ceremony.

As outsiders, Mouri Kogoro and his party were not allowed to participate in such rituals. They just stayed at the entrance of the public hall and watched the scenery.

Xu Yue, on the other hand, was leaning against the pillar, looking thoughtful.

When Conan saw him like this, he touched him and threw himself into the trap.

He said in a lowered voice while his face was being pulled.

"Did you find something?"

"A little bit, but it probably has nothing to do with the commission."

Xu Yue kept saying it casually.

"Then tell me what it is."

Conan betrayed himself to please the other party, just to get information.

"This is the Izu Islands, and the location of Moon Shadow Island is a bit subtle. The public hall is facing the Pacific Ocean. I took a tour before, and the side door of the room with the piano opens right next to the seaside..."

Xu Yue said some inexplicable words, which made Conan unable to react.

Then Xu Yue lowered his head and glanced at the little one and continued.

"As a detective, you may be more sensitive to solving cases, but as a police officer, I found that this is a good smuggling location..."

Looking up at Xu Yue's face reflected in the moonlight, Conan was also shocked.

The moonlight piano music echoes in my ears for a long time...

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