Seeing that Bei Dao seemed a little confused, Lu Ren smiled and explained. Considering that Bei Dao probably didn't know the relevant knowledge about solving crimes, Lu Ren explained in more detail this time.
"Normally speaking, the murderer will not sign such a letter such as a murder notice. After all, this kind of thing is not visible to the public. Most of the murder notices are only verbal threats."
"But this time the murder notice was attached with the name Orochima Yoshiyoshi. There is a possibility that this was done to confuse the handling of the case, but I think this possibility is very low."
"The reason is also very simple. Ryo Orochi Tani is the villain in Ms. Saikawa's book. The villain in the book killed the original author. This kind of thing would be ridiculous to everyone, and the police will naturally not waste police resources in this direction. Track it down.”
"If you really want to confuse the case, you can use your real name. For example, the Murata administrator is a good choice."
"In addition to the confusion in handling the case, there is also the possibility that the murderer liked the character of Ryo Orochi Tanari very much. He regarded himself as Ryo Orosha Tanari, and signed the murder notice with this name."
"This was my idea at the beginning of solving the case. I initially characterized the case as an idol imitation murder case. At the same time, because the victim was the original author, I also felt that this was probably a fanatic fan murder case."
"If I could give a simple description of the murderer, I would describe it this way. The murderer is a fan of Ms. Saikawa's books, and he also loves the villain character Ryo Orochi Tani very much."
"It's very smooth to push it down like this, but there is one problem that I still can't solve. That is the murderer's motive."
"If it is just a simple idol imitation murder case, then the murderer can just find anyone to kill and commit an indiscriminate crime. This will make it very difficult to solve the case and the murderer will be safer."
"But he chose to attack the original author, Ms. Qi Chuan. If it is characterized as a murder case by a fanatical fan, then the general murderer's motive is probably because the author annoyed the readers."
"For example, the plot failed and the popular characters were ruined. But you also know that Ms. Qichuan has stopped writing for many years, especially in the past few years, she has been staying at home and basically has no contact with the outside world. I can find it online The most recent interview was five years ago.”
"How do you think such an author who has disappeared from the public eye for a long time can anger readers so well?"
Bei Dao thought for a moment, "Maybe the fans are dissatisfied because they disappeared for so long?"
Lu Ren shook his head, "It was still possible when she first closed the book. It's been more than ten years now, and no matter how dissatisfied she is, it should dissipate with time."
"And this case was committed by an acquaintance, and the murderer had the key to the deceased's home. Coupled with the murder notice that was mailed a few days ago, it can be seen that the murderer did not do it impromptuly, but was probably premeditated."
"If this was a murder case involving a fanatic fan, what exactly did Ms. Qichuan do to make the murderer hate her so much that he had to kill her? This is a question that has been bothering me before."
"But what you just said gave me a hint. If I change my mind and look at it from the beginning. For example, this case is probably not a fan murder case."
"When we were chatting last night, I also told you that President Sato once got furious in the office and yelled, 'Why wasn't Wanda the one who died?'"
"The last volume of his new work is about to be released. If he dies at this time, then this book will become a posthumous work and it will become easier to sell."
"Also in the original incident, my idea was to make up a good story first. A talented new writer was killed by his teacher on the eve of his debut. This can inspire readers' sympathy and the book will sell better. This is also a kind of marketing. means."
"If you compare yesterday and today, you will find a striking similarity between them. Also on the eve of the publication of the work, the author was killed."
"The former is a teacher who kills his apprentice, and the latter is a character in the book who kills the author. Once this incident was publicized by the media, the latter is undoubtedly more eye-catching. The story does not need to be made up, it is bizarre enough in itself."
"I understand." Bei Dao adjusted his glasses frame. After glancing at Editor Farno in the distance, he said solemnly: "Ms. Qi Chuan's book will sell well, and the publishing house will be the biggest beneficiary. The murderer is very likely Maybe he’s not a fan of Ms. Qichuan’s books, he’s just doing it for money.”
"That's right. Once it's about the money, it all makes sense."
"So Brother Ren, you suspect Tono is the murderer."
Regarding Bei Dao's almost certain tone, Lu Ren hesitated for a moment and finally chose to shake his head, "It's not necessarily him. The fact that he is willing to organize a portfolio for Ms. Qi Chuan shows that he must be a fan of Ms. Qi Chuan."
"It's hard to imagine that such a person would murder his favorite author for money. Besides, he is just an editor. Even if the work sells well in the end, he can make a lot of money."
"What I suspect now is the president of Labyrinth Publishing House."
While talking, Lu Ren took out the business card he had exchanged with Toono before. Since unlocking the skill of "inviting people to be guests", Lu Ren has distributed business cards more diligently than anyone else, even at the scene of the crime.
"Editor Tono probably has the key to Ms. Saikawa's house, and it would not be difficult for the publisher's president to find an opportunity to get it and make another copy."
"Maze Press..." Bei Dao thought for a while and finally shook his head, "I don't have much impression. I guess it's just a small publishing house."
"Just check it out and you'll find out." Lu Ren took out his cell phone and called the universal tool man Ichihara Sensai.
This person was as efficient as before and got the call back quickly.
After learning the specific news, Lu Ren hung up the phone and said to Bei Dao with a smile: "Maze Press is not only a small newspaper, but also has a very dangerous income and expenditure situation due to poor management. President Shimazaki Yasunobu is even more suspicious. "
While speaking, Lu Ren was also surprised. This case is neither a three-choice question nor does it look like a true or false question. This is quite rare. No wonder he has no impression of this case until now.
This kind of atypical case requires the police to take action.
After Lu Ren spoke to Bei Dao, he walked to Memu and whispered his guess to him.
Megure was also deeply concerned and immediately sent people to investigate the president Shimazaki Yasunobu.
After temporarily locking the suspect, Lu Ren still did not relax. He scanned the room and focused on Conan.
At this time, Conan was standing by the kitchen sink, holding something in his hand.
Lu Ren took a closer look and found a plate of pickled ginger slices in the sink. He happened to have this thinly sliced pink ginger at a sushi restaurant last night.
Pickled ginger, also called red ginger. A food made by slicing and desalting the rhizome of salted ginger and pickling it with a special sweet and sour seasoning.
The taste is refreshing, sweet and sour. In addition to reducing the fishy smell, it can also increase appetite.
Lu Ren scanned it for identification and after confirming that the thing was not poisonous, he put his hand on Conan's head and asked with a smile, "What's wrong? Is there anything wrong with this plate of pickled ginger?"
"No, I just took a look."
【Homo sapiens (proud)】
"..."
There must be something wrong with this plate of ginger slices!
