Ghost Detectives in the Detective World

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It was also discovered that what Matsuda said was true.

"Actually, since you also know that Mr. Takei values ​​money more than family ties, then even if you want revenge, shouldn't it be financial?"

Matsuda shook his head.

"You can use the same methods to deal with Takei when he acquired your father's factory."

"In my opinion, your complete defeat of Takei in the business world is the real revenge for your father."

"Your current act of kidnapping Ms. Naoko is only dragging innocent people into it."

Hanai paused for a moment, then seemed to suddenly understand something, and her expression immediately relaxed.

"Thank you, Officer Matsuda. After hearing your words, I realized that even if I get my revenge using the methods I'm using now, my father in heaven won't be happy."

“You’re right. Only if I defeat his company using the same methods I used back then will my father be able to rest in peace.”

“Miss Hanai, I will help you in the future,” Naoko Takei said, putting her arm around Hanai’s.

Girls are definitely more outgoing. Although Takei, the father, isn't much better, it's really... quite something that he so bluntly helps outsiders against his own father.

Matsuda shook his head and looked at the two beautiful women embracing each other.

"Lilies are wonderful, but it's a pity they can't have children..."

"What is yuri?" Naoko Takei asked curiously.

"Ahem, that's just a local saying from my hometown, you don't need to take it too seriously,"

Matsuda coughed twice and quickly changed the subject.

"In short, although I can choose not to arrest Ms. Hanai, this kidnapping case is not over yet. Both your father and our Metropolitan Police Department need an explanation."

……

In the evening, Wu was at home.

Kogoro Mouri is still here; he hasn't left.

Because of the police's failure during the day, Mr. Takei gave Megure a good scolding and then ignored the police, going to find Kogoro Mouri, who had recently become very famous.

After Conan and Ran learned that Naoko Takei had been kidnapped, both of them being Naoko's high school classmates, they rushed over as well.

"I no longer trust those incompetent police officers!"

Mr. Takei looked intently at Kogoro Mouri.

"I'm leaving everything to you, Mr. Mori! As long as you can find my daughter, I'll make sure you're satisfied with the detective's fee!"

"Please rest assured, Mr. Takei,"

Kogoro Mouri rested his elbows on the table, clenched his fists, and wore a professional expression.

"You've probably seen the previous reports. Even a renowned detective like Officer Matsuda can only pick up cases that I've already solved."

Uncle, that's going too far... Conan was speechless.

Xiao Lan, standing next to her, also looked embarrassed.

"In short, don't worry about Ms. Naoko's matter. Just leave it to me, and I'll handle it perfectly..."

Before Mori could finish his boastful words, a servant of the Takei family suddenly came over and whispered a few words in Mr. Takei's ear.

"What? Naoko's back!"

Mr. Wuju suddenly stood up and ran quickly towards the main gate.

"Thank goodness, Naoko is alright!"

Conan and Ran hurriedly followed.

“…It’ll definitely be fine,” Kogoro Mouri’s cheek twitched as he looked at the now empty living room. “My detective fee!”

……

At the entrance of Wuju Residence.

“Naoko! My daughter!” Mr. Takei hugged his daughter tightly. “I’m so glad you’re alright.”

Naoko Takei wasn't very excited; she simply said in a low voice, "Dad, I'm back."

strange!

Conan immediately noticed the problem.

The relationship between this father and daughter doesn't seem as good as Mr. Takei described.

Then, recalling that Naoko Takei always had a sad expression in the classroom, Conan immediately understood what was going on.

"Officer Matsuda, thank you so much for finding my daughter!"

Mr. Takei nodded to Matsuda, then looked around.

"Where are the kidnappers? I want to see which bastard dared to kidnap Naoko!"

"Mr. Takei, you should ask Ms. Naoko yourself about this," Matsuda declined.

"Naoko?" Takei looked at his daughter with a puzzled expression.

"I'm sorry, Dad, actually I arranged this kidnapping myself!"

Naoko Takei looked at her father and said expressionlessly,

"I ran away from home myself and then asked someone to impersonate a kidnapper to call you."

"What?" Mr. Takei looked at his daughter in shock.

"What exactly happened?" he asked sternly.

"I just want to see which is more important to you, me or money?" Naoko Takei looked at her father with disgust. "When Mom passed away, you wouldn't even go to the hospital to see her. So I also want to know if I, your daughter, have any place in your heart!"

"Your mother..."

Mr. Takei clearly did not expect Ms. Naoko to say such a thing.

Seeing the disgust and hatred in his daughter's eyes, he stammered, "When she...when she passed away, the company was indeed very busy..."

Chapter 62 There is only one truth

"So you didn't even have time to see her one last time?" Naoko Takei said with a sorrowful smile, "Even when Mom passed away, she kept talking about you..."

"sorry, I……"

Faced with his daughter's hostile gaze, Mr. Takei finally felt some regret.

Seeing the change in Mr. Takei's expression, Ms. Hanai, who was behind him, suddenly felt very relieved.

No matter how much money Mr. Takei has accumulated over the years, no matter how successful he is in his career, at least in his daughter Naoko's eyes, Takei will always be just an incompetent father!

“Alright, Mr. Takei, now that things are clear, I’ll take my leave,” Matsuda waved his hand. “What happens next is your family matter, Mr. Takei, and I don’t think you would want me involved.”

After saying goodbye, Matsuda returned to Sato's red Mazda.

He had just gotten on the bus when he saw Conan already sitting in the back, waiting for him.

"Is something wrong?"

Matsuda lit a cigarette, blew a smoke ring, and asked.

“Miss Naoko must be lying, right?” Conan stared intently at Matsuda’s profile. “I checked her room, and she didn’t take anything with her. Many of the girls’ daily necessities were still there. Naoko Takei never intended to run away from home.”

"Moreover, the van that plunged into the river at noon was definitely not something she could have done by just anyone!"

"So?" Matsuda asked casually.

"You're helping the kidnappers conceal their identities!" Conan said in a deep voice. "And so is Ms. Naoko!"

"The fact that you two did this means that the kidnapper must be someone close to Naoko!"

"I think that kidnapper must be Miss Hanai, right?"

"Excellent, great reasoning!"

Matsuda clapped his hands, and through the rearview mirror, he looked at the serious-looking boy in the back seat.

“But Naoko Takei has already said that this matter ends here, and that it was all orchestrated by her. What’s the point of you asking these questions now?”

"There's only one truth!" Conan demanded. "Inspector Matsuda! As a detective in the Metropolitan Police Department, you shouldn't be protecting criminals!"

"There's only one truth?" Matsuda scoffed. "Do you even have the nerve to say that?"

"Why can't I?" Conan asked, puzzled.

“Look in the mirror, Conan,” Matsuda chuckled. “Do you think what you just said, your reaction, and your expression are befitting of an elementary school student?”

Oh no!

I was so excited that I almost forgot about this!

"Actually, these are all things my uncle taught me."

Conan quickly chuckled awkwardly, trying to cover for Kogoro Mouri by relying on him.

Matsuda ignored his attempt to act cute and continued speaking.

"Conan, it's your freedom to pursue the truth, and I won't, and can't, stop you."

"But sometimes, the truth can hurt people!"

"For example, do you want Xiaolan to investigate the truth about you?"

"what?"

Conan was so frightened that he slid right off the back seat.

He was sweating profusely, and hurriedly stood up, looking at Matsuda, stammering, "I... I don't have any truth about me?"

Whether it's true or not, you know best in your heart!

"Just like you said, there's only one truth!"

"I think we can find out whose catchphrase this is with a little investigation."

Matsuda didn't want to bring up the matter today. After all, using drugs to shrink people was something that, to ordinary people, could be compared to the supernatural or ghostly.

This is not something a normal criminal investigator could come up with so easily.