Chapter 182

"What did I say then?"

Shotaro Zuo licked his lips and replied: "We will consider it after the firm has enough funds..."

Asukiko Narumi flicked through the commission list again, and then said to Shotaro Zuo: "Where do you think the funds will come from?"

Looking at the proud Narukiya Shuko, Zuo Shotarou frowned slightly, and he resisted stubbornly: "Even so..."

Asukiko Narumi added: "The part given to you is just [quality improvement funds]~

"In addition, there are also [super high basic salary], [commission completion bonus] and [perfect attendance reward] that an [Ace Detective] of Narumi Detective Agency should have~

"To put it simply, as long as you, the half-assed detective Shotaro, are willing to follow my instructions, the firm can pay for all the detective novels and hats.

"Not only that, but there is also more salary."

After hearing Narumi Asukiko's words, whether he was moved by [Ace Detective]'s praise or [expense reimbursement] and [high bonus], Shotaro Zuo showed a struggling expression.

After a moment, Zuo Shotaro seemed to have made a major decision, and he gritted his teeth in humiliation: "Gu!

"Despicable means!"

Having said that, Zuo Shotaro's body still kept the envelope handed over by Narumi Asukiko.

Speaking of which, the mystery novel that I have been looking forward to recently is about to release a new volume...

But at this moment, Philip, who had been quietly listening to the "Healing Princess" column that started playing at one o'clock in the afternoon, made a silent gesture to Shotaro Zuo and Akiko Narumi.

Phillip shook his head slightly: "You two should be a little quieter, it's time for the [Mysterious Journey to the Wind City] section of the [Healing Princess] column."

After hearing Philip's reminder, Narumi Asukiko and Zuo Shotaro also nodded quietly.

While talking, a voice came from the radio.

“Qiang Qiang, it’s time for today’s [Mysterious Tour of Fengdu] again, so let’s take a look at what interesting things have happened in Fengdu recently, right?

"First of all, there is a letter from the radio name [Kaiti]-san.

"[Princess Wakana, please listen to me. Sure enough, the legendary Dream Casino and Million Arena do exist! 】

"[My brother's friend's friend, he is the big winner who returned from the Million Arena!]

"[Not long ago, he was an ordinary citizen of Feng City living in Feng City, with no capital for gambling...]

"[However, since he disappeared for a night, he has completely changed into a new person!]

"[Not only did he get a huge amount of money and spend it like water, but he also immediately bought a luxury car...]

"[A complete winner in life!]

"[Except for the legendary million-dollar arena, I can't think of any other possibility that would allow him to undergo such a transformation overnight...]"

"[Speaking of which, there is one more piece of evidence to prove that he has been to the million-dollar arena!]

"[He said that Million Arena received a challenge from the legendary thief Huang Jinqing!]

"[From what he said, it seems that the Phantom Thief Huang Jinqing is going to bet his career as a Phantom Thief on a huge bet with the person behind the Million Arena.]

"[If Huang Jinqing wins, then the person behind the scenes will hand over the special and powerful power he uses to maintain the operation of the Million Arena.]

"[In a sense, the person behind the scenes wants to hand over the entire million-dollar arena to Huang Jinqing.]

"[And if Huang Jinqing loses, then the people behind the scenes will be able to get everything that Phantom Thief Huang Jinqing has...]

"[From now on, Huang Jinqing is no longer a strange thief walking in the night of Fengdu, but a loyal dealer in the Million Arena...]"

After hearing this, Zuo Shotaro frowned slightly. He came to Philip's side and looked at the radio with Philip.

Then, Phillip and Zuo Shotaro also murmured in unison: "[Million Arena], [Golden Lord]?"

The next moment, Phillip and Zuo Shotaro looked at each other.

After a moment, Zuo Shotaro nodded slightly. He straightened his hat, then looked at Narumi Asakiko, and said calmly: "Sorry, Director...

"It seems that before continuing the exhausting journey of trying to find the missing pet...

"We have some other things to do.

"Since Huang Jinqing will appear in this incident, it means that this million-dollar arena will probably be related to the dopant...

"If we leave things alone, many victims may be born..."

While Zuo Shotaro was talking, someone knocked on the door of Narumi Detective Agency.

Shotaro Zuo looked at Phillip.

As a target who is still being hunted by the organization so far, Philip can only move relatively freely in the main room of the Narumi Detective Agency when there are no outsiders in the Narumi Detective Agency.

Outside of this time, he can only be active in Kamen Rider W's secret workshop.

Now there was a knock on the door, which meant that it was time for Phillip to hide.

But Phillip shook his head helplessly.

Then, Philip picked up the radio, put away his books, and then walked alone to the Kamen Rider W secret workshop diagonally below the office.

After hearing Phillip's footsteps and Princess Wakana's voice on the radio fade away, Shotaro Zuo turned his eyes to the door of Narumi Detective Agency.

312-Izumi Yuko

after a while.

After sending away the client who visited the Narumi Detective Agency, namely Izumi and his wife from Izumi Japanese Confectionery Shop, Shotaro Sago returned to the only desk in the Narumi Detective Agency and began to sort out information related to this commission. .

At the same time, Philip, who heard the entire conversation between the client and Shotaro Zuo in the secret workshop of Kamen Rider W, also returned to the office.

After Phillip walked out from behind the door holding a book, he said calmly: "I have completed the basic information retrieval and organization work related to the commission...

"Izumi Japanese confectionery shop, the main product is Fengdu specialty, delicious Japanese confectionery Fenghua Manju.

“It can be said that the unique flavor of Fenghua Manju is the foundation of Izumi Japanese confectionery shop.

“In addition, Miss Yuko Izumi, the waitress who is loved by customers, is also one of the reasons why the business of Izumi Japanese confectionery shop is always extremely prosperous.

“So, with its delicious main products and beloved waitress, Izumi Japanese Confectionery Shop once became the most popular Japanese confectionery shop in Fengdu.

“But not long ago, everything changed.

"The gentle and lovely lady Ms. Izumi Yuko came into contact with the dream casino called [Million Arena], and after that, her temperament changed drastically in an instant.

“Not only did she no longer treat guests gently, she used to treat her guests with kindness. She even spoke harshly to her parents without any respect...

"She became arrogant, moody, and like a completely different person."

At this moment, Shotaro Zuo, who had sorted out the photos of Miss Izumi Yuko and the recent places provided by the client, also took over Philip's words.

Just listen to Zuo Shotaro say: "Therefore, the Izumi couple entrusted the Narumi Detective Agency, hoping that we would investigate this Miss Izumi Yuko and find out why Miss Izumi Yuko came back from that million-dollar arena. Then it became what it is now.

"In other words, Mr. and Mrs. Izumi hope that we can investigate the weird Million Arena and figure out what happened to Miss Izumi Yuko in the Million Arena."

After hearing the conversation between Philip and Zuo Shotarou, Narumi Yasuki also frowned slightly: "It's that million-dollar arena again...

"It seems that no matter what, we have to investigate this so-called fantasy casino."

After a moment, Shotaro Zuo raised his head and said: "In that case, let's use the investigation of Miss Izumi Yuko as an opportunity to launch an investigation into the Million Arena.

"As for the method of investigation...

"Sure enough, there is only the most unpretentious tracking."

While talking, Shotaro Zuo also took out his Stag Bug mobile phone, then opened the address book and found a name called [Information House] in it.

"But speaking of it, if we want to talk about these strange stories in the streets and alleys...

"You can also look for this guy.

“Just think of it as another direction of investigation.

"If things go well, maybe we can find another way to investigate..."

...

Meanwhile, on the other side.

After once again completing a simple interview and investigation of the family members of the missing person in the "Abnormal Disappearance Case", Terui Ryuu, who came to a simple conclusion, walked out of the missing person's home.

Looking back at the house of the missing person, Terui Ryu murmured to himself: "Sure enough, most of the missing people have visited the [Million Arena] before disappearing.

“In this way, the culprit responsible for the abnormal increase in the number and frequency of disappearances has been found...

"[Million Arena]...

“This is definitely it.

"After identifying the culprit, it's almost time to adjust the direction of the investigation."

And just when Terui Ryuu was about to issue a new investigation order to Basano Chio and Makura Shun, his armored cell phone suddenly rang at this moment.

Terui Ryu looked at his phone.

The caller is Shiraishi.

After a while, Terui Ryu answered the phone.

After the communication was connected, Shiraishi's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Section Chief, there is new information."

After hearing Shiraishi's words, Terui Ryu nodded slightly. He asked, "Has there been any new results from the file analysis of the missing persons?"

However, Shiraishi gave a negative answer.

Just listen to Bai Shi say: "That's not...

"Analyzing the files of missing persons, at best, we can only conclude that [the vast majority of missing persons obtained a large amount of wealth before disappearing, and after that, they basically lived for a short period of time]" Within a short period of time, I lost a large amount of wealth that I gained] Such a conclusion.

“I have reported it before.

“As for this, Officer Basano and Officer Makura have already reported the actual investigation results to me before.

"Professor, you should have noticed it, right?

"The commonality of the missing people is that most of them had come into contact with the [Million Arena] before they disappeared."

"And their experiences are also surprisingly similar.

"They first won a large sum of money from the Million Arena, then lost everything in the Million Arena, and finally disappeared without a trace.

"To a certain extent, it can be speculated that their [disappearance] is the [price] they paid for the debt they owed to the Million Arena.

"It can be said that the culprit for the abnormal number and frequency of missing cases is the Million Arena."

"Other than that, there should be no information in the file that is worth further analysis."

Shiraishi paused for a moment, and then explained to Terui Ryu: "The information I'm talking about is the new information I got after I participated in the field investigation."

Terui Ryu frowned slightly: "What information?"

Then, Shiraishi explained: "After confirming that it is temporarily impossible to obtain new information by continuing to analyze the files, I also started the field investigation.

"And the direction of the investigation naturally changed from investigating [people related to the abnormal missing cases] to investigating [people who may have recently come into contact with the Million Arena].

"After all, only in this way can we further access information related to the Million Arena.

"And not long ago, with good luck, I also successfully found two people who had recently come into contact with the Million Arena and have not yet disappeared...

"One, Murasame Goro.

"The information related to him was provided by a friend.

"It is said that Goro Murasame went to the Million Arena not long ago, and when he first came into contact with the Million Arena, he was in great glory, as if he had endless money to spend.

"But in recent times, he has suddenly fallen from the kingdom of wealth to the hell of poverty and debt...

"The luxury goods and various commodities he bought at high prices were sold at low prices, and even his original residence had to be auctioned to mortgage debts...

"According to the conclusion of our previous analysis, he should be on the verge of [disappearance].

"As long as we monitor him, we will most likely be able to figure out what [disappearance] means.

"Second, Izumi Yuko.

"The poster girl of the Izumi Japanese confectionery shop I often visit, Miss Izumi Yuko, has not appeared in the store recently. I simply asked Mr. Izumi and Ms. Izumi, and then I got the information about Miss Izumi Yuko.

"Izumi Yuko also came into contact with the Million Arena not long ago and also gained a huge fortune.