Detective Conan: Knifeman? I'm a good citizen of Beihua

Chapter 243 My name is Xiao Hei, and I’m a detective

In the end, for some unknown reason, Maori and his group still stayed.

Seeing this, Bai Ma Tan stopped trying to dissuade them. He just said to the old butler as he was arranging the rooms for them, "Hello, I'm with them. Please arrange the rooms closer to them."

The old butler looked at the people here, his eyes slightly surprised, and then nodded: "Okay, wait a moment, I will arrange it for you right away."

After waiting there for about five minutes, everyone was taken to the corresponding room by the old butler.

Although the Hase family was defeated in the political struggle and gradually squeezed out of that circle, it still has the economic foundation of an ancient family, which is a height that ordinary small families can hardly reach.

Not only does the manor almost occupy this piece of forest, but antique ornaments with a long history can be seen everywhere inside. Just walking in the corridor, you will have the illusion of being in an ancient aristocratic mansion.

Everyone walked and looked, and finally the old housekeeper led them to a courtyard.

"This is the residence we have carefully prepared for you. This courtyard will be open to you throughout July. Regardless of whether the final commission is successful, we sincerely invite you to stay and participate in the Gion Festival in July and experience the unique culture of Kyoto."

The group immediately thanked the old butler.

After the old butler left, Maori Kogoro looked up at the entire accommodation area that belonged to them and was slightly surprised: "Didn't the Hase family decline? How could they still be so wealthy?"

It's really generous that they were able to clear out an entire yard for them to live in.

Hattori Heiji was quite reasonable: "We are only benefiting from the 'White Horse Master's' influence, otherwise why would he give us a separate courtyard to live in."

That’s a nice thought.

Hakuba Tan nodded slightly, not denying Hattori Heiji's words. "The Hase family isn't as destitute as everyone thinks. Back then, they were a family capable of becoming prime ministers, possessing power and influence we can't even imagine. Even though they've withdrawn from the political arena, they're still a force to be reckoned with."

Maori Kogoro scratched his head awkwardly: "Ah, so that's how it is..."

Sure enough, it’s the world of the rich.

Hakuba Detective: "The Hase family voluntarily withdrew back then. The current head of the family is the young Mr. Hase Yuta. Although he is disabled, he is smart and has led the Hase family to make a lot of money in the business world. This time, they can come up with a big budget to hire a detective because they have this confidence."

Conan was curious: "Brother Baiba, what happened to the Hase family back then?"

Although Conan had just urgently checked the affairs of the Hase family, he felt that Hakuba should have more detailed information here.

Bai Ma Tan didn't answer immediately. He just touched the eagle on his shoulder and said calmly, "Let's talk inside."

……

On the other side, after seeing off all the guests, the old butler turned around and returned to the garden.

At this moment, Yuta Hase was sitting there quietly waiting.

"How about it?"

"Only seven detectives are left." The old butler spoke truthfully.

Hase Yuta frowned: "That's beyond my expectation."

"Oh right..." He suddenly remembered something, "I remember Shiratori said a detective would come to visit. Why haven't I seen him?"

The old housekeeper said: "I really haven't seen this gentleman."

"That's strange..." Hase Yuta was a little unhappy.

Just then, the old butler's cell phone rang.

He picked up the phone and was surprised when he heard what was on the line: "Detective? Now?"

"Okay, I know."

After hanging up the phone, the old butler said to Hase Yuta with some complexity: "Master, there is another detective at the door. It is said that Master Shiratori introduced him."

"You come now?" Hase Yuta frowned, very displeased with people who had no sense of time.

"Let him go. He has no sense of time and probably doesn't have any great abilities. He can't disrupt my plans."

The old butler hesitated for a moment and asked softly, "What about Young Master Bai Niao..."

Hase Yuta paused.

The Hase family and the Shiratori Group have some cooperation, and if they were to reject it directly, it would indeed hurt the relationship between the two families.

"Tsk." Hase Yuta changed his mind. "Let him in. I want to see how capable he is to be late for so long."

"Yes." The old butler immediately asked someone to bring the detective over.

Soon, the servant came over with a young man.

The young man had black hair and red eyes. He was wearing a thin black hooded sweatshirt and dark gray overalls. He followed the servant with a calm and steady pace. When he raised his eyes to meet Hase Yuta, the irritability and gloom in his eyes were exposed without any concealment, making his whole temperament seem both righteous and evil.

This doesn't sound like a detective, it sounds more like...

Yuta Hase thought about it but couldn't find any appropriate adjective.

"Hello, my name is Xiao Hei, and I'm the detective introduced by Shiratori Renzaburo." The young man's voice was hoarse and deep.

Little... black?

Hase Yuta forgot to control his expression for a moment.

What a weird guy...what a weird name.

After a long silence, Hase Yuta finally spoke: "You are late."

"Ok, I know."

Xiao Hei raised his head, his red eyes filled with coldness: "So?"

So?

Hase Yuta: "..."

Take a deep breath, don't be angry.

Where on earth did Shiratori Renzaburo find this guy?

How can you be so confident about being late?

"You should know that if it weren't for Shiratori Renzaburo, I wouldn't have let you in." Hase Yuta said coldly, "And now, you're later than everyone else. Don't you deserve an explanation?"

"Well, there was a traffic jam on the road, so I was a little late."

Hase Yuta: "..."

The old housekeeper said in a cold tone: "Hearing what you said, do you still feel justified?"

"No."

Old housekeeper: "..."

Great, topic stopper.

"Don't worry, you will definitely need me." Xiao Hei rarely spoke, "After all, your enemy is the Nishizaki family."

Hase Yuta and the old butler were both shocked.

But Hase Yuta quickly calmed down and looked the man in front of him up and down. "Anyone who has carefully studied what happened nine years ago would have guessed this to some extent. But you dare to say it directly and confidently. I still admire you very much. At least you are not a fool."

If the other party is really capable, Hase Yuta can still tolerate this unilateral "unpleasantness".

"Can we arrange accommodation now? Please give me a separate courtyard, thank you."

Xiao Hei said bluntly.

The old butler almost rolled his eyes.

Who do you think you are? You still want to be alone——

"Okay, butler, make arrangements for him."

The old housekeeper was surprised: "Master?"

Hase Yuta nodded at him and said, "Go ahead. I welcome all excellent detectives and respect all guests who come to the manor. I hope Mr. Xiao Hei will not let me down."

Xiao Hei didn't say anything else and walked out on his own initiative.

After walking a few steps, he stopped, tilted his head slightly, and said impatiently: "Aren't you going to lead the way?"

The old butler took a deep breath, strode forward, and gritted his teeth: "This way, please."