I'm in Mihua, and all the ladies like me.

Serabel was leaning alone by the window sill of the balcony of the ward, with her back to the window, holding her cell phone and clicking away.

He was replying to Conan.

Conan sent a message at around eight o'clock in the morning saying that Dr. Ari was shot with an arrow. However, because the injury was not serious or even very minor, he did not send him directly to Tokyo like Serabel did yesterday. There is a big hospital in the city center, so I simply looked for treatment at the nearest hospital in Miwa Town.

As for why he went to the hospital for treatment even though there was a medical genius in his family, it might be due to face issues.

After all, the injury was on his buttocks, and it would be too embarrassing for an old man to take off his pants and be treated by a seven or eight-year-old girl.

[My aunt here is already going through the discharge procedures. How is your situation now? 】

After clicking the send button to send the compiled text message, Serabel put away her phone and began to wait for Conan's reply.

However, what surprised him was that before he even put the phone back into his pocket, the phone vibrated slightly just as he closed the screen.

When I unlocked the lock screen with my fingerprint, I saw that it was indeed a message from Conan.

Conan: The doctor's wounds have been treated. The big problem is that it's nothing. It's just that he may have to lie down in the past few days. Now I'm with Uncle Mouri, Xiaolan, Yuanta, and the others. You're here too. How soon can I come out? Let’s meet later.

Serabel: About... half an hour or so. The discharge procedures will be completed soon. I will send your aunt back later. What is the name of the hospital you are in now? I will come to pick you up then.

Conan: No, it's right here in Rice Blossom Town anyway. See you at the Rice Blossom Café in half an hour.

Sera Bell: That’s okay.

The communication between the two people has always been very efficient and concise. They talk about what they have to say without any unnecessary nonsense.

After agreeing on a time and place to meet later, Serabel put away her phone.

At the same time, the concubine Yingli on the other side of the hospital bed had also completed the discharge procedures, and it was over with a few signatures in a chic and elegant way.

"Okay, let's go."

I have to say that Fei Yingli recovered quite quickly.

You must know that when I was in the ward last night, I still needed help to walk. When I was discharged from the hospital this morning, I was almost back to my usual walking speed, but my face was still a little pale.

But this is also impossible.

After arriving at the hospital parking lot, she found the car and got in. Fei Yingli got in the passenger seat and closed the door. After fastening her seat belt, she turned to Serabel, who was also coming in from the outside.

"I sincerely thank you Sera-kun for what happened this time. If it hadn't been for you and your sister at that time, I might have been poisoned by the prisoner and died in the office..."

Although what Fei Yingli said seemed a bit serious at first, it was indeed the truth.

You must know that these two days are weekends, especially Fei Yingli was the only one in the office yesterday and Saturday.

If Serabel and Masumi Sera hadn't happened to pass by, and if Fei Yingli had found the chocolate in the express cabinet at the door of the office and opened it and eaten it, in that alone situation, if she couldn't successfully call for help before losing consciousness, she would have waited until I found that everyone was probably completely cold.

"It can only be said that it is a blessing among misfortunes." Sera Bell politely accepted the female lawyer's thanks.

After locking the door and starting the car, a smooth and soothing vibration instantly spread throughout the body.

The Audi started slowly, and the concubine Yingli in the car retracted her gaze from the scenery outside the window and turned back to the young man holding the steering wheel.

"Next, Sera-kun, are you ready to continue investigating this incident?"

Serabel noticed that she used the word "we", probably thinking that she had contacted Kudo Shinichi and was ready to jointly investigate the incident.

Well, to a certain extent, there’s nothing wrong with saying that.

"That's it in a nutshell."

Serabel turned the steering wheel skillfully without turning her eyes, allowing the car to move smoothly through the markings on the parking lot.

"Kudo Shinichi sent me another message this morning, saying that Dr. Agasa was also sent to the hospital, and he was the same prisoner who attacked Auntie."

"Dr. Li?"

Fei Yingli was slightly taken aback.

She was not particularly familiar with Dr. Agasa. Originally, Xiaolan was often taken to Dr. Agasa's house by Kudo Shinichi when she was a child. They got to know each other after going back and forth. Later, after they separated from Mouri Kogoro, the two parties also became friends over the years. There is no connection.

Serabel nodded: "Yes, and the other party also left evidence at the scene, which corresponds to the Jack of Spades."

"The Jack of Spades, which is the corresponding Knight or Eleven..."

Fei Yingli hissed slightly.

"But there is no part of Dr. Agasa's name that corresponds to Knight or Eleven."

"That's not clear."

The Audi drove to the exit of the parking lot, and Serabel scanned the QR code on her mobile phone to pay for the parking fee.

"Actually, let alone eleven, I haven't even thought of who it would be from ten to six and four to two so far, but as for the number five, I think maybe we have reached a consensus."

Five, the corresponding one is naturally Kogoro Mori.

The silence in the car lasted until the wheels started rolling again.

As the scenery outside the car window changed to the anti-theft fence outside the hospital, Fei Yingli spoke again.

"I'm sorry, Sera-kun, although I know it's a bit overwhelming to say this, but can I ask you one more thing?"

"what's up."

"Help me...protect Xiaolan."

Mouri Kogoro's name was not mentioned at all, and the female lawyer sighed softly helplessly.

"As you said, Sera-kun, if the case continues, it will definitely be Mouri Kogoro's turn in the end. To be honest, there is no hope for my marriage with him. He has been that kind of person in his life. , whether it's good or not, it's not bad, it's not bad, it's big mistakes, it's small mistakes, it's always causing trouble to the people around it, but it's still within the manageable range..."

"But I know about Lan's child. No matter how bad Kogoro Mouri is, she will never leave her father and hide with me alone. So if possible, I want you to do it for me, Sera-kun." This incompetent mother should take more care of Xiaolan."

Fei Yingli repeated her request sincerely.

And Serabel's answer was unexpectedly simple and clear.

"I know, but now I'll take you home, aunt."

"Okay, and... thank you very much."?

Chapter 240 Why do you talk about an aunt?

First send Fei Yingli home, then go to Mihua Town to meet Conan.

It was already more than half an hour later when Serabel arrived at the Rice Flower Cafe.

"It's so slow~ You're too slow~ You're a full 10 minutes late."

In the fully air-conditioned coffee shop, the complaints of a certain Shinigami elementary school student echoed in the soft and comfortable booths.

The two sides sat facing each other, each with a cup of coffee in front of them.

Serabel picked up her cappuccino and took a sip, then put it down gracefully and calmly.

"It's only 10 minutes. Don't cry like a little girl who was let down by her boyfriend on a date. Besides, I'm not a lolita fan. What's more, you're still a little boy."

"Is this...a matter of 10 minutes?"

Conan stared in displeasure and selectively ignored most of the following paragraphs.

"What's that problem?" Serabel asked.

"It's a matter of being exposed to the sun for 10 minutes!"

Conan loudly denounced the evil deeds of someone in front of him.

"Do you know how hot it is outside at noon right now? Do you know what it feels like to stand outside on the street for more than ten minutes?"

open ~

Serabel silently took a sip of coffee to express her refusal to take the pot: "I didn't let you stand outside, the cool and comfortable cafe is right here, you can just come in first when you get there, and I'll come here too. You’ve been there twice, are you still worried that you won’t be able to find a place?”

"I thought so too." Conan glared a second time, "But as soon as I came in, the waiter asked me if I was here to see my parents. How do you want me to answer?"

"……Laughed."

After three rounds of wrangling, Serabel was not ready to waste any more time and waved her hand to indicate that he could get down to business.

"So what do you want to tell me about the attack on Dr. Agasa?"

uh~

Conan, who originally wanted to complain a few more words, was slightly startled when he heard this, clicked his tongue and scratched his hair.

"Let me ask something specific first. Do you know a man named Murakami?"

"do not know."

"Well, it's normal that you don't know. I only found out about him today. This Murakami was a casino dealer more than ten years ago. He was nicknamed 'Ghost Hand'. But he was later arrested and imprisoned for a murder. Until a He was released from prison just before the weekend, and Uncle Mouri was still serving as a criminal police officer when Murakami was arrested, so Uncle Mouri was responsible for the arrest at that time."

Oh, it turned out to be an old story from more than ten years ago, but I only came to Japan this year, and you are here to ask me if I know this person, Kudo Shinichi, are you sane... Serabel couldn't help but I complained in my heart.

But when the words in my heart came to my lips, I got back to business.

"So now we all agree that this Murakami father-in-law may be the murderer?"

Indeed, everything in this series of events has a strong poker element. In addition, the Murakami father-in-law, who once worked as a casino dealer, has a grudge against Uncle Maori, and has just been released from prison in the past few days. He will use this method. It is normal to retaliate by telling yourself that you are back.

However, there is a fatal logical flaw here.

"You said this Murakami is the croupier, right?" Serabel tapped her knuckles on the table. "I only have one question now. Did these two people know each other before Uncle Maori arrested Murakami?"

"I think I don't know him." Conan replied firmly.

You must know that Mouri Kogoro had only been a policeman for a few years, and his salary was not very high at all. In addition, he got married and gave birth to Xiaolan. He could save 100 million in one year, which was already a huge expense. How could he have any money to go to the casino? Chic.

Mouri Kogoro is just unreliable, and he is far from crazy.

"Then this raises another question." Sera Bell tapped her knuckles on the table and stopped. "It's this Murakami. How on earth did he know that my aunt likes to eat Swiss chocolate?"

……what?

As soon as this question was raised, Conan was completely stunned.

What should I say? Although all signs now indicate that the prisoner is most likely the Murakami father-in-law, it is true...how did the other party know that Fei Yingli likes to eat Chicoba chocolate?

Logically speaking, this kind of personal preference should be a more private matter. Under normal circumstances, who would say that they know a stranger's food preferences, unless they are celebrities.

It’s unlikely that Uncle Mouri was so compassionate after arresting Murakami’s father-in-law and persuaded him in the police car to reveal the truth to Zentoki.

For example, murder is an extreme act. In life, you should look forward and be positive, and find a job honestly. I have a wife like me. My wife likes to eat Chicoba chocolate, and my daughter is very good at karate... …What an international joke!

How can any criminal policeman tell a prisoner these things?

"Yes, if the prisoner is Murakami's father-in-law, how did he know about it?"

Conan gasped and repeated Serabel's question.

This is something that should not happen at all. A murderer who has been in prison for more than ten years can actually understand the personal preferences of other lawyers so easily.

Serabel picked up the coffee cup again and took a sip: "So through this question we can infer inversely, who are the people who know that my aunt likes to eat Swiss chocolate?"

"To be honest, I'm not very clear about this." Conan hesitated, "Currently, the ones I know are me, you, Xiaolan, and Uncle Maori. Well, if I have to say it, the assistant lady in Aunt Yingli's office may also Know."

"How do you know that? I remember that you were very afraid of your aunt, right?" Serabel was curious.

"how is this possible……"

Conan tried to be stern, but Serabel quickly told him the truth.

"But I remember that when I first came to Japan, I met you and my aunt for the first time in this cafe. The way you looked at your aunt at that time was like a mouse seeing a cat."

"You...do you know how to chat?"

The embarrassing old incident was brought up again, and Conan's old face turned red.

He coughed slightly and changed the topic.

"To get back to the subject, I only found out recently. When I went out to eat Western food with Xiaolan and my uncle a few days ago, Xiaolan mentioned in the Western restaurant that Aunt Yingli liked that kind of chocolate... Hey, why did you take one bite? An aunt makes you and Aunt Yingli very familiar."

But we are indeed very familiar. Not only are we neighbors, we have been in the hospital together, and we were even asked to help protect our daughter. Isn't this familiar enough?

Serabel said to her heart.

"Then who were the people who heard this in the Western restaurant at that time?"

"There was... no one there at that time." Conan tried to recall, "We went there because a sommelier invited us. It was a membership system. There were only a few tables of customers in the restaurant that day besides us, and They were all so far away that it was impossible to hear them.”

“What’s that sommelier’s name?”