Congratulations You Are Under Arrest!

What are you doing around here?

It seems that someone committed suicide at the intersection?

Didn't people just die here on the weekend two days ago?

It's unlucky! I commute from here every day, why do I choose to commit suicide here?

I heard that it seems to be a breakup, alas, the younger generation now

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At the Kubetsu-cho intersection, the passersby who stopped around were talking in whispers.

When Higashinohara and his party arrived by car, the scene of the crime was blocked by the police department, which had already arrived.

However, the police did not investigate the scene of the crime. A Search Section 1 police officer wearing a gold-framed red circular badge with the words S1S mpd in gold on the collar of a suit appeared to be holding a communicator and asking for assistance.

The three of Higashinohara got off the station and stood under the cherry blossom trees outside the cordon, watching the pool of blood on the rails and the corpse covered with white cloth on the side of the road, he couldn't help frowning.

At the same location, there were two suicide cases in three days, although Mubetsu-cho was the crossroads where Morita Takugu said accidents frequently occurred.

But is this frequency too high?

So high that even he felt that if there was a murderer behind the scenes planning to forge, then the murderer's mood must be very urgent, very urgent, just like a usury who is rushing to collect money at the end of the year.

The pretentious politeness and cover-up of the past,

At this moment all are not needed.

But this is a life, what made him so eager to kill?

Tonohara frowned.

At this time, there was a commotion outside the crowd of onlookers, but when they looked back, they found that they were a group of reporters carrying long guns and short cannons.

No one paid attention to the suicide case in Mubetsu-cho two days ago, but when another suicide accident happened here in just three days, these reporters sensed something wrong faster than the police.

There is a situation!

Absolutely!

Even if it's a coincidence, the reporters of Wano Country can make up more than a dozen versions of the speculation for you on the spot. It's good to get attention. Anyway, they don't have to be responsible for wiping their butts afterwards.

Aragaki Satoru seemed to have seen an acquaintance among the police who blocked the scene. He walked over with a smile and pretended to be a passerby to ask a few questions, and walked back after a while.

They said the trams on this line were out of service, and it looks like there shouldn't be anything more happening until the results of the investigation.

Is the tram out of service?

After thinking about it, Higashinohara came to a sudden realization. If nothing else, if two people were killed in three days, I am afraid that the shadow area in the heart of the tram driver on this line is not small.

Any other clues? Higashinohara asked.

Aragaki Satoru shrugged, shook his head and said, The new Tokyo forensic doctor has always been in short supply, but even if an autopsy is carried out, it is estimated that there will be no results. Isn't that the mother of Kaname? Fortunately, the third investigation team has taken over, I hope they can find something useful. clues.

Having said this, Aragaki Satoru suddenly raised his head, rubbing his chin and looking around at the cherry blossom trees in full bloom by the roadside at the intersection.

That is October cherry. It belongs to the new horticultural clock that is cultivated by crossing the other side cherry and the bean cherry and then backcrossing with the other side cherry. There are two flowering periods a year, and now is the time when the late autumn is in full bloom.

He paused and said, But why do I feel an indescribably weird feeling about the pattern of this intersection, like... like.

Like what, boss? Charlie asked.

An altar?

A light flashed in Higashinohara's eyes.

Snapped-!

Aragaki Satoru immediately clapped his hands and said in admiration, That's right! It's the altar, Higashino-kun's observation skills are really amazing.

It's not that Higashinohara is great.

Aragaki Satoru stood at the intersection and looked around, his reaction was a beat slower.

And Higashinohara has the talent sequence 16 [Nine Eyes and Six Paths], and the 360-degree long-distance vision allows him to directly look down on this area, and immediately found that the layout of the intersection of Kuibetsu Town is very similar to that recorded in the classics of the country of Wano. Small altar.

The four luxuriant, pink October cherry trees at the crossroads, which are intertwined with each other, are just like the brightly colored torii gates - the entrance to the divine domain in the legend of Wano Kingdom, which is used to distinguish the divine domain where the gods live from and the one where the gods live. The world in which humans live.

Aragaki Satoru frowned and pondered for a while, then continued to analyze, According to this situation, I am more and more sure that the bastards of the funeral agency are showing signs of resurgence. Those guys are really easy to find, no? Thought it was delivered to the door again.

After hearing this, Higashinohara was silent for a few seconds, and asked the doubts that have been hidden in his heart since today, Is it the funeral agency? If it is really them, what is their purpose in planning these murders?

Murder always has a motive.

Love kills, vendetta kills, money kills, and J kills are not in line with the current situation. This funeral society is more like a Z religious organization.

But what are they worshipping?

What are you looking for?

In this world full of innate abilities, Higashino had been hit hard for more than half a year in this world, but he had never heard of the existence of gods.

If it is true, then his worldview may be broken again.

Hearing Higashinohara's words, Aragaki Satoru was also stunned, and after a moment of silence, he said, I'm sorry I didn't figure it out. When I was still at the Metropolitan Police Department, although I brought people to destroy their dens, it was only a matter of time. I realized that there was something wrong with those suicide cases, and I kept investigating and finally found the organization behind it.

But judging from some of the records I found when I searched the den after the arrest, it gives me the feeling. They don't look like some fanatical Z religion organization, but they seem to be secretly researching something.

It's a pity that all the arrested members of the organization died suddenly and inexplicably within three days. The only two fish that slipped through the net were the president of the funeral club - the man called 'Doctor', and the one you just saw. The father of Miss Snake at the bar.

That's tricky

Higashinohara sighed. He didn't even know what the other party's demands were, so it was tantamount to the fact that the enemy was dark and we were clear, and every time he was one step behind, he was led by the nose.

What about us now? Higashinohara asked.

Let's go home first. The trams are out of service today, so there shouldn't be any more problems.

Aragaki Satoru recalled his past analysis and said, According to the low-key and secretiveness of the guys in the funeral agency, such a radical plan and forged two suicide cases in just three days must have happened internally. We will come here every day. , as long as there is something to be found at the scene when the crime occurs.

Hearing Satoru Aragaki's words, Higashinohara had no better choice but to keep up.

A group of three got into the van, and when they got into the car and left, a special car from the Metropolitan Police Department was on its way from the main store of the Metropolitan Police Department in Chiyoda District.

Sitting in the back seat of the police car was a man with a rough face and a high nose bridge, who was the captain of the 3rd Division of the 3rd Investigation Team of the Metropolitan Police Department.

The vice-captain Yu Ogami next to him suddenly couldn't help complaining, It's true that the eyes of the whole city are hitting hard at Sigmund Trading Company's business in New Tokyo, and it's hard to make a 'performance' at the end of the year, why let us What suicide case is the third division looking for?

Someone next to him echoed:

That's right, if you are idle, isn't the captain of the fifth division Kimura also idle? Is it because he was born in a famous Tokyo family. The criminal department is really a guy who sees the wind.

She kept her eyes closed for a while, Xi Lin Qiantie opened her eyes silently after hearing the words, the pair of eight-character sword brows raised like a sword, and glanced at the two people beside her.

Don't talk nonsense, Captain Kimura graduated from a prestigious school. In addition to serving as the captain of the fifth team, he is also a senior researcher at the New Tokyo Fruit Research Institute. I heard that there has been new progress in the research institute recently. Of course, there is no time at this time, and this It's not necessarily a suicide case.

Ah? Isn't it a suicide case?

Yuu Ogami looked down at the file in astonishment, The case of the tram crash in Mubetsu-cho on the weekend is the same as today's, isn't it? It's been concluded? You see, here is the autograph of Nakagawa, the deputy chief of Section 1.

Someone next to me interjected:

That guy Nakagawa Tsuru? I remember that he seems to be in the same school as Captain Kimura of the fifth division, and he is two years higher than Captain Kimura, but it is said that he was sponsored by the Kimura family when he was in college. He is a guy with strong business ability. , to search the most powerful contender for the head of the first class, he should have some kind of certainty about closing the case so quickly, right?

Nishirin Qiantetsu recalled the phone call he received and shook his head:

That was before, but there is another suicide case here today. The Criminal Department suspects that someone who is capable will commit the crime before dispatching us. Otherwise, it should be someone from the forensics class. When you reach the end of the scene, you should investigate carefully and don't let it go. any doubts.

speaking space,

The cordoned area where the police car is gradually approaching.

Xi Rin Qiantie spoke in her mouth, and her eyes swept across an alley next to her, but she saw a petite girl squatting in the corner of the alley, with her eyes closed and her hands clasped together in prayer, praying for something. , in front of him is a portrait and a row of burning incense.

The family members of the victims?

Xi Rin Qiantie showed a thoughtful look.

Aragaki apartment building.

After returning home, Higashino went back to his room. He spent most of the day running around on the road, but he was not idle. The swordsmanship of Xiaotachi and Two Swords has been upgraded to [Elementary 5/10].

Higashinohara still doesn't know what the level of [Elementary] of the Guilty Handbook is.

But now, he is not like before, he can only steal the [Lion Showing] that he secretly figured out after learning, and use the sword as a big stick to smash people purely with speed.

But it's better to practice.

Thinking that Aragaki Satoru will reduce his rent for December next month, and that his parents in Hokkaido will send him 100,000 yen of living expenses for the next month at the end of the month, which means that the 500,000 yen in his hands has become acceptable. discretionary funds.

Men have to be nice to themselves.

Higashinohara gritted his teeth, and after cooking a bowl of ramen, he said to himself three times in his heart, The taste of the ramen is also good, and the soup base is delicious.

Immediately afterwards, he decisively took the money and went downstairs according to the mobile phone map traffic navigation and went straight to a nearby weapons store specializing in selling cold weapons.

After a round of twists and turns, I finally found this shop in an alley in Shimomachi.

But just a few minutes after Higashinohara entered, he came out empty-handed.

It's not that there is no small sword he wants to buy. In fact, the quality of the high-tech alloy in this professional cold weapon shop is quite good, second only to the good sword made by the old swordsman in Kyoto.

But it cost 480,000 yen for one piece, and Higashinohara, who was so shy, couldn't afford it.

However, the owner of the shop is not bad. He seems to see Higashinohara's shyness, and recommended him a second-hand cold weapon trading market near Shitamachi.

After entering, Higashinohara wandered for about half an hour, and finally stopped at the door of a store, looked at the end of the year clearance sale hanging on the door, hesitated for a moment, and then walked in.

Cheap is not good, good is not cheap.

He understands this truth, but he has no money, so he can only pretend not to understand.

Immediately after entering the door, an old aunt in her fifties greeted her. Her service attitude was even more enthusiastic than when she was in the Cold Weapons and Weapons Store. He estimated that it also had some effect on her appearance.

What weapon do you usually use to take advantage of your hand?

Uh little sword and double sword.

That's not a coincidence!

The smile on the old aunt's face bloomed like a chrysanthemum, and she led Higashinohara to the shelf and introduced enthusiastically, The two small swords were put on consignment by a customer yesterday. It is said that they were made by a famous swordsmith in Kyoto. His consignment price is only 580,000 yen.”

Higashinohara leaned over slightly and took a closer look. The two small swords were indeed very old in workmanship, without the bright metallic feel of high-tech alloys, and belonged to ancient swords forged by old swordsmiths.

But in contrast, it has the thickness and condensedness of a cold weapon, and the appearance is okay.

The only downside is that the blade has some red mottled rust, and the handle has also peeled off some paint. Most of the ancient knife buyers who are looking for quality will not choose it.

After picking it up, Higashinohara tried the weight and the feel of it. Sure enough, it was a little heavier than usual when holding the wooden sword at the academy training ground, but it felt more sticky.

I don't know if it was in the past or this life, because it was the first time that I had a cold weapon that belonged to me. After picking it up, Higashinohara was a little reluctant to put it down.

He knew that there must be moisture in the second-hand weapons store, and his face did not show too much eagerness. After putting down the two small swords, he said, I like these two knives very much, but the price is concerned.

The old aunt came over, and when she heard the words, her face immediately showed embarrassment.

Theoretically, there is no way to bargain for the things that guests consign to us, but I see that little brother, you liked these two small swords at first sight. It is also a kind of fate, so I will make my own decisions and make you cheaper. 55,000 yen Well, I will explain this to the seller.

Higashinohara doesn't believe this. You change the price without saying a word, saying that 580,000 yen is a liar?

He was cruel, gritted his teeth and falsely reported:

But I only have 450,000 yen on me.

Unexpectedly, the voice fell, but the old aunt pretended to be half-hearted and struggled, and then 'heartedly, gritted her teeth', Okay! 450,000 yen is 450,000 yen! The most important thing in our business is the eye, the big deal is that I will suffer. It's fine to scold, but it's always a good thing to sell.

. Higashinohara.

Hemp egg!

I knew earlier that it was only 400,000 yen.

But at this moment, he can't do that kind of thing that says that he has less than 50,000 yen. It is always a good thing to be able to buy weapons that are in hand. .

The old aunt of the second-hand weapons store has made a business. I don't know if Chong Dongyeyuan is handsome, and she also prepared a cover for him very thoughtfully - a faux leather cover outside the scabbard.

Looks a bit cheap.

The advantage is... well, free.

When Higashinohara went out, the old aunt in the store reluctantly waved goodbye, My little brother will come to see if he has money and nothing to do, and I'm sure there are new products that you are satisfied with.

forget it!

Whoever has money will come here.

Higashinohara drew his sword and thought ruthlessly.

Twilight Quadruple.

On the way home in the evening.

Higashinohara walked out of the alleys and alleys of Shimodachi and took out his mobile phone to navigate the nearest and fastest bus route. Unexpectedly, a news message popped up on the screen after walking a few steps.

【Kibetsucho! Death Cross! ——The second suicide accident today was exploded in full view of the public! 】

Higashinohara's footsteps suddenly stopped.

Did someone commit suicide?

Didn't Aragaki Satoru say that the trains were out of service?

The second is to ask for a recommended monthly pass to reward the refill~