Dimensional Codex System: I'm really not a cultist!

After this, although there were some twists and turns, ultimately the wedding was held smoothly.

Of course, to outsiders, it seemed like the bride was just a bit shy, but to those like Ran and Sonoko who knew the inside story, watching Miss Little Lily happily embrace the man who had previously designed a plot to poison her, was truly emotionally complex.

And Fang Zheng also managed to draw closer to Matsumoto Officer, since if it hadn’t been for him seeing through Toshihiko Takasugi’s tactics and stopping his criminal behavior, Matsumoto Officer’s daughter might already be dead.

After the wedding, Toshihiko Takasugi also decided to confess, even though the person involved had already forgiven his actions, regardless of that, he harbored murderous intent towards Little Lily, perhaps Takasugi felt everything wouldn’t end if he pretended like nothing happened and continued to live, so he decided to confess after discussing with Matsumoto Officer.

In the end, Toshihiko Takasugi was detained by the police on suspicion of poisoning, however, since no murder occurred, he was only sentenced to three months in detention. During these three months, Miss Little Lily visited Toshihiko Takasugi daily at the detention center — these newlyweds cramming dog food down the throats of the single dogs there was enough to make people feel depressed.

Fang Zheng really wondered, that if things continued this way, would one of the single dogs in the detention center unable to bear it, end up causing some kind of murder incident out of spite......

Like — ”Beika Detention Center Single Dog Murder Case (Part 1)!” something like that.

Incidentally, after that, Fang Zheng also got noticed by Conan.

It’s not that Conan suspected Fang Zheng of being a member of some dark organization, but Conan was very interested in Fang Zheng’s micro-expressions and criminal psychology, taking the opportunity of Fang Zheng often running to Dr. Agasa’s place to exchange ideas, he would act cute and charming in front of Fang Zheng all day, hoping to learn some knowledge in this regard.

However, Fang Zheng definitely wouldn’t teach Conan this kind of knowledge, since teaching micro-expressions is a very complex subject, and quite subjective. The reason Fang Zheng could combine and apply it is firstly because he has Superman-level senses, and secondly, as a battle-hardened warrior, Fang Zheng is very sensitive to murderous intent and aura, with these two foundations, he could apply micro-expressions and criminal psychology effectively.

Although Conan is the ”Soul Child” of this world, his senses are still at the rank of a mortal, teaching him would be of no benefit, instead, it might make him overthink unnecessary things...... so Fang Zheng resolutely refused Conan’s request, stating that such things simply can’t be taught to a child.

However, Conan evidently didn’t intend to give up just like that, as it seems now......

Such a bother......

Sitting in the van, looking at the bunch of chatty travelers around him, Fang Zheng was speechless.

The reason he went out this time wasn’t anything else, it’s because...... he’s been targeted by the Grim Reaper!

That’s right!

The cause of this event was that Conan, this annoying brat, signed up for a Sherlock Holmes fan club tour group, and as luck would have it, he got selected, thus he had to participate in this gathering. Normally, a brat without a guardian wouldn’t be allowed to participate. Ran herself was also underage, yet Kogoro Mouri found it boring, plus he personally has no interest in Sherlock Holmes, so he didn’t intend to join, thus Conan targeted Fang Zheng, went to Dr. Agasa’s house to act cute and charming, and with Dr. Agasa’s persuasion, Fang Zheng also reluctantly agreed to take Ran and Conan to join this Sherlock Holmes fan tour as a guardian......

Yet...... you actually came to mess with me voluntarily?

Looking at Conan, who was enthusiastically discussing which Sherlock Holmes series is the best with other travelers in the same car, Fang Zheng’s expression cooled. He could certainly guess what this brat had in mind, not willing to teach him, so Conan plans to follow him and learn through practice, right?

Even using me as a tool?

Hehe, I refuse to scheme against you, and you come to scheme against me? Do you believe I might flirt with Ran right in front of you and put a green helmet on you?!

The kind that can’t be taken off?

”I’m really sorry, Mr. Fang Zheng, it’s such a bother for you to come along......”

Compared to Conan, this annoying brat, Ran is clearly more considerate, as she approached Fang Zheng, apologizing softly.

”It’s nothing, idle time is idle time.”

Facing Ran, Fang Zheng smiles slightly.

”Additionally, occasionally going out for a stroll is nice.”

”Is that so...... I heard from Sonoko that you’re the president of a big company, I thought you would be very busy.”

Seeing that Fang Zheng clearly wasn’t displeased, Ran also sighs in relief. After that wedding, Ran had heard a lot about Fang Zheng from Sonoko, after all, Fang Zheng’s identity in this world is as a young and accomplished talent, often representing the company at parties and having exchanges with the Suzuki Group, thus Sonoko Suzuki and Fang Zheng do have some level of acquaintance.

”Just because I’m the president, I have time to steal leisure, as long as I preside over the overall situation, the matters below are taken care of by those slav... subordinates.”

”Is that so...... but I still appreciate your willingness to help, honestly, seeing Conan like this, I’m much more relieved.”

”Oh?”

”Well, Conan usually seems very calm and not at all like a child, but now seeing him this innocent and carefree, I’m more at ease......”

As she spoke, Ran looked at Conan who was enthusiastically discussing Sherlock Holmes plots with travelers, causing Fang Zheng’s lips to slightly curve.

”Miss Ran, did someone come to your mind?”

”Eh?”

Surprised by Fang Zheng’s sudden inquiry, Ran hesitated for a moment before smiling sheepishly.

”Ah, sorry, I thought of a friend of mine, who also really loves Sherlock Holmes and is a fanatic of deduction... speaking of which, if he knew about this tour, he’d definitely want to join too.”

Saying this, Ran once again looked at Conan with a smile, falling silent, while Fang Zheng internally chuckled and withdrew his gaze.

You cunning brat, you’re scheming against me, so I’ll scheme against you, now without Kidd and Little Ai, I’ll see who will help you when Ran discovers your true identity!

At dusk, the group finally arrived at the hotel, the hotel owner Boss Kanetani dressed as Sherlock Holmes came to welcome them personally, not only that, Fang Zheng and his group also met the famous detective from Osaka, Heiji Hattori... of course, he was there for Shinichi Kudou.

After that, Boss Kanetani also announced the upcoming schedule: tomorrow would be free activities, and there would be a super difficult deduction quiz after dinner, those who can answer all questions correctly would win a prize — Conan Doyle’s first edition version of ”Research on Blood”!

The prize certainly got all the Sherlock Holmes fans excited, but soon, Boss Kanetani poured cold water on them, he handed everyone a thick test booklet named ”Sherlock Holmes Quiz of a Thousand Questions,” and stated that only those with a total test score of 990 and above qualify to participate in the deductive quiz after dinner.

Upon hearing this, Fang Zheng was certain — this guy is completely just playing around with people!

Since Sherlock Holmes is asking a thousand questions, to not kill someone is it? If honestly speaking, a hundred questions would be about right, but a thousand questions? Are you making trouble for Fat Tiger?

Following this, Boss Kanetani further suggested that to prevent cheating, everyone should hand over their phones and reference materials. Others naturally complied with the owner’s request. But when it was Fang Zheng’s turn......

”Sorry, I’m only accompanying the main participant as a guardian proxy in this tour group, can I refrain from participating in this test?”

Staring at the tray in front, Fang Zheng decisively chose to refuse.

”Um...... that’s no problem, but if cheating is discovered, you will be kicked out of the hotel, okay?”

”That’s fine, also, boss, didn’t you mention there are cameras and listening devices?”

”This...... alright.”

Boss Kanetani was visibly displeased with Fang Zheng’s lack of cooperation, but as Fang Zheng mentioned, not planning to participate in the test meant he naturally didn’t need to hand over his phone.

After this, others began answering the questions on their test booklets, while Fang Zheng stayed in the restaurant with his notebook, typing code aside from sleeping at night.

There are mountains and water here, the sea is outside, the scenery is nice, and as for the ”Research on Blood” first edition novel, Fang Zheng wasn’t interested at all. If he wanted, he could even easily obtain pictures of Sherlock Holmes’ granddaughter bathing, what’s a mere novel?

”Ah, Mr. Fang Zheng.”

Just as Fang Zheng was typing code, Ran also came to the restaurant. Seeing Fang Zheng, she quickly came over and greeted him.

”Are you working?”

”Sort of, but I’m wrapping it up. Want to sit for a while?”

”Of course.”

Faced with Fang Zheng’s invitation, Ran nodded. Although it was a trip, like Fang Zheng, she too felt out of place. At the moment, most people were huddled in their rooms engrossed in the ’Sherlock Holmes’ Little Quiz of a Thousand Questions’, even Conan wasn’t an exception. So out of boredom, Ran came to chat with Fang Zheng.

”Mr. Fang Zheng, what are you doing?”

”This is the monitoring system we’re planning to promote throughout the entire Tokyo Metropolis.”

Fang Zheng pointed at the screen and started explaining to Ran.

”I named it the Skynet System. It can monitor, filter, and store information. Everything people do in public spaces cannot escape the eyes of this system.”

”It looks just like a science fiction movie...”

”Science fiction is human imagination of the future. Moreover, with this system, crime rates can be significantly reduced, making it easier for the police to lock down and track offenders. And when unexpected cases like traffic accidents occur, they can also be verified through monitoring.”

”I see, it sounds really amazing...”

”Of course, not everyone is in favor of it. There are often protests saying this monitoring system invades personal privacy... Haha, I just want to know, what’s personal privacy in a public place? If you really want to protect personal privacy, shouldn’t you do it in personal spaces? Why emphasize personal privacy issues in public places?”

”Uh... saying it like that...”

As Fang Zheng and Ran chatted, Conan also walked over. Originally intending to find a place to relax, seeing this scene made him pause.

What’s going on?

Why are Ran and Mr. Fang Zheng together?

Uh... should I go over and take a look?

Seeing the two talk happily, Conan hesitated for a moment but then glanced at the workbook in his hand.

A thousand questions... and it’s not done yet.

Better finish the questions first.

After pondering for a moment, Conan turned back to his room.

For some reason, he felt his head was a little heavy...

Just like that, another day passed, and it quickly reached evening. After dinner, except for Fang Zheng and Ran, everyone else was waiting for Boss Kanetani to appear for the final deduction test. However, surprisingly, they waited until midnight, but Boss Kanetani never showed up.

Some people felt cheated and left angrily, while Conan and Heiji Hattori, along with a few others, continued to wait. At three in the morning, one of the guests inadvertently glanced out the window.

”Huh? What’s that, it’s the innkeeper driving.”

”Oh? Is the deduction segment finally starting?”

Hearing this, everyone who was dozing off quickly perked up and came to the window, discovering that Boss Kanetani was indeed driving, slowly heading forward.

”Wait, there’s a cliff ahead!”

”Not good!”

Seeing this, Heiji Hattori and Conan’s faces changed drastically. They quickly pushed open the window, rushing towards the car heading towards the cliff.

”Hey, uncle, what are you doing, stop the car!”

Heiji Hattori rushed to the car window, pounding it hard and shouting at the innkeeper inside. However, the innkeeper remained motionless, as if he hadn’t heard Heiji Hattori at all.

”Hey... hey...!”

”Move aside!”

Just as Heiji Hattori was anxiously pounding on the car window, Fang Zheng’s voice suddenly rang out. Then Heiji Hattori saw Fang Zheng suddenly appear in front of the car window, raising his elbow to smash the window, breaking a hole. He quickly reached inside, opened the door, got in, removed the keys, and pulled the handbrake. Finally, just before the car was about to fall off the cliff, it slowly came to a stop.

”Phew...”

Seeing the car stop, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but the next moment, they realized it wasn’t time to relax.

Because Boss Kanetani, seated in the driver’s seat——— was dead!

Upon learning of Boss Kanetani’s death, everyone in the inn gathered together. At this moment, Heiji Hattori and Conan also began to examine the traces and the corpse. From the corpse, it was undoubtedly murder, but who killed him? And why disguise it as a car accident scene?

While the two were pondering over clues, Fang Zheng silently passed by them.

”The culprit is Mr. Toshiishi Kenji.”

”.........”

”......Huh?”

Hearing this, the two raised their heads in surprise and looked at Fang Zheng.

”How do you know?”

Heiji Hattori looked at Fang Zheng with confusion, asking.

”I saw it. When I stopped the car, only Mr. Toshiishi had a shocked expression. And when he saw Boss Kanetani’s body, he clearly appeared very anxious. It’s obvious that his original plan was for Boss Kanetani and the car to fall off the cliff together. But because he didn’t expect anyone to force open the car door and ruin his plan, he was so panicked.”

”Do you have any evidence?”

”No.”

Fang Zheng gave Heiji Hattori a silent glance.

”I’m not a detective. I don’t need evidence. I just see the problem from his expressions and actions. Isn’t finding evidence and clues your detectives’ job?”

”Well, that’s true...”

Hearing this, Heiji Hattori was left speechless.

Though it’s true, could you not spoil the fun! You’ve revealed the culprit, where’s the thrill in deduction for us!!