In the world of Detective Conan, the female characters are all acting strangely!

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Xia Ye glanced at the bustling community center.

In the open space outside the venue, Shimizu, one of the candidates for village chief and a representative of the fishermen, was giving a speech on a platform, surrounded by a large crowd.

"Mr. Shimizu also has quite a few supporters~"

Seeing that Natsume seemed interested, Makoto Asai explained to him, "However, his proposal is to reduce investment in the tourism industry and strongly support the development of the fishing industry, so many residents who run shops don't like him!"

"Conservatives!"

Xia Ye smiled slightly. After all, Moonshadow Island relies on tourism as its mainstay, and tourism revenue should be the majority of the island's income. If this characteristic were cut off, relying solely on fishing, the island would not be as prosperous.

However, to be fair, Mr. Shimizu is a representative of the fishermen, so of course he has to speak up for the fishing industry. His stance is influenced by his own position, which is perfectly normal.

"They are definitely conservatives who want to protect the 723rd anniversary."

Asai Makoto glanced at Shimizu, who was giving a passionate speech in the distance, and sighed slightly: "However, if your operation succeeds this time, Village Chief Kuroiwa and Mr. Kawashima will definitely lose their eligibility to run for village chief. It seems that Mr. Shimizu will become the village chief!"

"Are you worried about the residents who own shops?"

Xia Ye smiled and said:

"Don't worry, campaign slogans are just campaign slogans. Once Mr. Shimizu becomes the village chief, he will naturally know how to weigh the pros and cons. Anyway, he will already be the village chief by then, so it won't matter if the fishermen who originally supported him are dissatisfied!"

"you're right!"

Asai nodded honestly.

Just like Xia Ye said, the current village chief made a lot of promises, but once he became the village chief, he became autocratic. Now, every day, residents on the island are still protesting in front of his house with signs!

but--

"Is Xia Ye interested in the village chief election?"

"No, I'm not interested in who becomes the village chief."

Xia Ye looked around. The island had a superior geographical location, with mountains and water, a pleasant environment, and good development. It was indeed a good place!

"I'm interested in this island!"

"what?"

Asai Makoto was puzzled.

What does it mean to be interested in this island?

"It's too early to talk about this now. Let's solve the current problem first!" Xia Ye waved her hand and took the lead into the village public center.

Sato Miwako and Asai Makoto exchanged a glance, neither of them understanding what Natsume meant. However, seeing that he had already entered the community center, the two quickly followed him.

...

a minute ago.

The corner of the road in front of the community center.

Kogoro Mouri and Conan appeared side by side.

Observe the expressions on the faces of the two people.

They probably aren't feeling too good right now.

"Damn it, we were supposed to go fishing at sea, but both of the boat owners' boats broke down. What a bad day!"

Kogoro Mouri complained with a dark expression.

"Yeah, I was actually hoping to try some freshly caught seafood!" Conan was speechless for a moment, then his eyes lit up with anticipation.

"However, I just heard from the residents that the owner of the seafood restaurant seems to have gone out to sea as well, so we should have fresh seafood to eat soon~"

"That's right, I heard it's for Dr. Honesty's guests~" Kogoro Mouri's eyes lit up, and he chuckled, "There's even a blonde stunner from Tokyo among them!"

"Haha~"

Conan has gotten used to the lewd old man's face.

Unable to catch fish, this guy decided to harass Dr. Honesty at the Moonshadow Island Clinic. Finding Dr. Honesty not there, he asked around and eventually found the Citizens' Hall. Why can't we see this kind of perseverance in his work?

"Hey, wait!"

Conan suddenly stopped and looked at the three figures entering the community center, somewhat puzzled:

"That's Dr. Honesty. The person next to her looks like Xia Ye. And the blonde girl next to Xia Ye looks familiar too!"

"Do you have such good eyesight?"

Kogoro Mouri looked up and saw only two girls, leaving him speechless.

"Impossible. Didn't Xiaolan say that Xia Ye is currently working as a criminal consultant at the Metropolitan Police Department? I heard he's quite busy. How could he have time to come here for a vacation?"

"No, Uncle! That's very possible!"

Conan's expression turned serious, his eyes flashing with wisdom as he stroked his chin and analyzed:

"Have you forgotten why we came here? That strange invitation letter sent to you in the name of Keiji Aso, who has been dead for twelve years, means that something big must be happening on this island. Isn't it normal for the Metropolitan Police Department to send people here at this time?"

"And I remember who the blonde girl next to Natsume was. She didn't change her body shape. It was Officer Sato. That blonde girl was Officer Sato in disguise!"

"Officer Sato!"

Hearing Conan's certainty...

Kogoro Mouri also became more serious and pondered for a moment:

"Since it's a disguise, it must be a secret investigation. We shouldn't show that we know them in front of outsiders. Let's greet them when we're alone!"

"Uncle is right!"

Conan now even thinks that partnering with Uncle Mori is a good thing, at least they're getting more and more in sync!

but--

The father and son were engrossed in their reasoning, completely ignoring their surroundings. They started discussing it right there on the street, and although they kept their voices down, they were still overheard by someone with a keen eye!

A man who looked like an ordinary resident walked past the two of them nonchalantly, but when they couldn't see him, his expression turned extremely frightening. (ahcc) He walked to a secluded spot, took out his phone, and made a call to someone!

the other side.

Unaware that they had been sold out by Uncle Mori and Conan, Natsume and Miwako Sato were still touring the community center under Makoto Asai's guidance, eventually arriving at the village activity room at the very back of the building.

open the door.

The activity room, which was quite spacious, was completely empty except for a piano in the center of the room. The piano was covered in dust and had obviously not been played for a long time!

"This piano..."

Xia Ye walked over, glanced at it briefly, and discovered it was a classic Steinway upright piano, quite valuable. A typical pianist who owned such a piano would certainly not let it sit idle collecting dust.

"This was donated to the community center by my father."

A hint of sadness appeared in Makoto Asai's beautiful grey-blue eyes. "He held a concert here before going home and 'committing suicide'!"

"Was it here that Kameda Isamu also died?"

Xia Ye remembered that in the story, the murderers who killed Asai Makoto's family were basically killed by her and then placed on this piano. She even played "Moonlight Sonata" on a tape recorder. It was a bit creepy when she saw it!

"Correct!"

Makoto Asai bit his lip, his tone tinged with regret:

"But I didn't kill him!"

"It's better to have less blood on your hands."

Xia Ye was about to say that it's better for girls to have less blood on their hands, but she remembered that this seemingly delicate and frail woman was actually a cross-dressing master who could easily throw Conan thirty or forty meters away, so she omitted the word "girl"...

"Hey, who are you?"

The door to the activity room was pushed open, and a slightly overweight man with glasses, wearing a suit, barged in. He paused slightly upon seeing Asai Makoto, his expression somewhat strange, but he quickly called out again:

"Don't go near that cursed piano, something bad will happen!"

"A cursed piano?"

Xia Ye sat down on the chair next to the piano, lifted the keyboard cover, lightly touched the keys with her fingertips, tested the sound, and a mysterious smile appeared on her lips:

"Not bad. The piano is covered in such a thick layer of dust, yet the scales are still so accurate. It must have been secretly tuned by an evil spirit that cast a curse. I'll have to give it a try!"

"you!"

"Secretary Hirata~"

Makoto Asai looked at Hirata Kazuaki, the secretary of the current village chief Kuroiwa Tatsuji, with a smile and made a request:

"These two are my good friends from Dongdu. How about letting them stay here for a while? It shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"Since Dr. Honesty said so, then forget it, just don't damage the piano~" Hirata Kazuaki readily agreed, gave a brief instruction, and turned to leave. However, his steps were somewhat hurried, which the three people who were focused on the piano did not notice.

As soon as Hirata Kazuaki stepped out, clear and melodious piano music drifted from the activity room. However, this beautiful music did not bring him any enjoyment at all. Instead, it was like a death knell that made his expression change drastically!

because--

The music playing in the activity room was the famous "Moonlight Sonata," a piece that had become taboo on the island!

The last piece that Keiji Aso played before his death!

Hirata Kazuaki picked up his phone!

Ten minutes ago, in the open space in front of the community center.

Beside Shimizu Masato's stage, the current village chief Kuroiwa Tatsuji and capitalist Kawashima Hideo arrived together, followed by nearly twenty of their subordinates!

Masato Shimizu was startled!

He was just a fisherman's representative and had no subordinates at all. If Kuroiwa Tatsuji and Kawashima Hideo really wanted to attack him, he would be powerless to resist!

"Shimizu, don't be nervous. I just happened to come and take a look. Please continue!"

Hideo Kawashima spoke first with a sinister smile.

"That's right~"

The current village chief, Kuroiwa Tatsuji, also smiled and said:

"I'm just here to check on how the funeral arrangements for the former village chief, Mr. Kameda, are going. I'll head into the community center now and won't bother you!"

After saying that, Kuroiwa Tatsuji led his men toward the entrance of the community center, and then—

The melodious "Moonlight Sonata" drifted out from the community center, and Kuroiwa Tatsuji received a call from the secret artist Hirata Kazuaki!

at this time.

The crowd outside the community center has started to riot.

On Moonshadow Island.

Several strange incidents have been accompanied by the piano music of "Moonlight Sonata," which has already given the residents PTSD. Now, when they suddenly hear this piece again, many people are so frightened that they break out in a cold sweat!

"Kawashima!"

After quickly finishing the phone call, Kuroiwa Tatsuji shouted at Kawashima Hideo, "Bring your men in with me. This time, I'm determined to find that bastard who played the piano. We can't let the villagers live in fear anymore!"

"it is good!"

Hideo Kawashima immediately understood what Tatsuji Kuroiwa meant and shouted to the crowd outside the community center, "Don't worry, everyone, you can all leave here first. Village Chief Kuroiwa and I will handle the problem here!"

The villagers looked at each other in bewilderment. When did these two guys become so enthusiastic?

However, their fear led them to leave.

Kuroiwa Tatsuji and Kawashima Hideo exchanged a glance, then led their men to seal off the community center and headed towards the activity room where the piano music was coming from!

Chapter 140 Undulating Curves

Inside the village activity room.

Xia Ye finished playing the first movement of "Moonlight Sonata".

After the last concert, the requirement for becoming a "God of Songs" has changed to performing or playing instruments on a formal stage.

So even though more than a hundred people, both inside and outside the community center, heard the piano music, he still couldn't get the identity mission reward.

However, this was to be expected!

"Ms. Sato, are all the police officers in your Metropolitan Police Department so multi-talented?"

It wasn't until the second movement of "Moonlight Sonata" began that Makoto Asai asked Miwako Sato with a shocked look in his eyes: