The police's manhunt for the two treasure hunters only lasted until after midnight.
There is nothing we can do about it.
After all, the security force on the island is limited. Megure Thirteen, Shiratori Rensaburo, Sato Miwako and Takagi Wataru are not very familiar with the island's terrain, and the sea breeze is getting stronger.
In desperation, everyone had to postpone the action until the next day.
Even so, Ye Gengyi returned to the B&B several hours earlier than Conan and Mouri Kogoro who went out with the police to collect clues.
The bedroom was empty.
Listening to the sound, Dr. A Li, Mao Lilan, and Suzuki Sonoko were playing poker with a few children in the living room, and no one was aware of Ye Gengyi's return.
This made Professor Ye, who deliberately damaged his bicycle and prepared a corresponding reason, very bored.
After briefly washing up, he didn't bother to say hello to a few people and went straight to bed.
…
The night passed.
Early the next morning.
After Ye Gengyi finished washing, he opened the window and looked outside.
The weather is still sunny, but the strong sea breeze still makes people intuitively feel the impact of low pressure.
Mouri Kogoro also woke up very early. After having breakfast in advance, the two of them left the B&B and came to the office to participate in the search meeting.
Megure Thirteen had been waiting in the conference room for a long time. When he saw everyone had arrived, he looked around, wrote the names of Matsumoto Koji and Izuyama Taro on the whiteboard, coughed lightly and said:
"Ahem... Since brother Gengyi did not participate in the search last night, let's briefly describe the investigation first."
Ye Gengyi: "..."
(?_?)... Where does the resentment come from?
"Yes, let me talk first."
Shiratori Rensaburo said: "Matsumoto and Izuyama did not return to the hotel last night, but after visiting the fishermen with boats, they also said that the fishing boats are still there, so the possibility that those two people are still on the island is very high, no... It should be said that he must be hiding somewhere on this island.”
"That's right."
Mumu Shisan nodded and said, "In addition, at least one of them was shot by a rifle. According to common sense, they should find a way to treat him as soon as possible."
"But...I've already asked the clinic."
Takagi Wataru said: "They all said that they have not received injured guests since yesterday."
"You must have brought the medicine yourself, right?"
Mouri Kogoro raised his hand and spoke: "Since he is a treasure hunter who often takes risks, it is not surprising at all that he would be prepared like this."
"That's right."
Miwako Sato took over the topic, "I just mentioned the possibility of them leaving the island. Based on the clues provided by Conan, Takagi and I went to Miss Mabuchi of the diving shop to inquire about the situation. The purpose of Matsumoto giving her the money was to rent a speedboat. But Ms. Ma Yuan expressed ignorance about what the two were planning to do and where they were hiding."
"What about the speedboat?" Ye Gengyi asked.
"It has returned to the port." Miwako Sato said.
Ye Geng nodded, and was about to continue listening to the police's measures, so that he could act according to the situation and give Iwanaga Chenger a chance to kill.
Last night, he didn't let the two treasure hunters go out of kindness, but because he simply felt that there would be no good in killing them on the coast.
After all, the matter of converting treasures into funds has been scrapped, so he simply planned to test whether Iwanaga Joji's obsession with treasures can form a new medium.
As a result, his plan was almost taking shape. After waiting for a few seconds, he saw Miwako Sato's expression as if she had finished the report, with no intention of continuing.
Ye Gengyi: "..."
Is this gone? If you drive the speedboat back to the port and don't take any protective measures, then people can't drive it back again?
...Forget it, just think it's all in vain, there's nothing to plan.
"Brother Gengyi, do you have anything to say?" Mumu Shisan asked.
"...Do you have any clues about the suspect who attacked the two treasure hunters?" Ye Gengyi asked this question according to the rhythm of the meeting.
"Well, the two shell casings found at the scene are relatively old bullet styles, and they appear to have been stored for a long time."
Mumu Shisan placed an evidence bag containing two bullet casings on the table and said:
"We asked Officer Shangping and learned that there is a society on the island called the Hunters Club. He had already set out to inquire about it early this morning."
The words just fell.
The door of the conference room creaked open.
Officer Uehira with thin hair and Joji Iwanaga with a sad face walked in.
"Sorry for disturbing you."
"It doesn't matter. How was the investigation?" Mumu Shisan asked.
"Yes," Officer Shangping saluted and reported, "I have learned that Mr. Mineo's shotgun from the hunting club is missing."
"Mr. Mineo?"
Mumu Shisan was confused, "Who is that?"
Police officer Shangping said: "He is an old man who lives alone. He is usually taken care of by his niece Chinatsu Mayuchi who runs a diving shop."
Ma Yuan... is it her again?
Hearing this, Mumu Shisan frowned:
"Officer Shangping, please go to Mr. Mineo immediately to find out the details. At the same time, please ask Miss Ma Yuan to come to the office."
The speedboat and the shotgun are both related to this woman. It seems that we must investigate carefully.
"Yes!" Officer Shangping responded and hurried to do it.
Only then did Iwanaga Chengji find an opportunity and bowed to everyone sincerely:
"Please! Please find the stolen machete and pistol!"
"Well, we'll do our best."
Mumu Shisan can only say this.
He was also helpless. The only police force available on the entire island was Officer Shangping, who could still run. Want to conduct a large-scale search operation?
There are simply no manpower available...
Iwanaga Joji obviously also understood the most important problem that should be solved in the current situation, and pointed it out directly:
"Um, hasn't the support from the Metropolitan Police Department arrived yet?"
"Unfortunately……"
Mumu Shisan shook his head helplessly: "Affected by the low air pressure, a small typhoon is likely to blow over the island. Therefore, helicopters and ships cannot be dispatched for the time being, so we can only rely on a few of us at the moment. In addition to finding Matsumoto and Izuyama, we also need to find out who the prisoner is who wants to kill them!"
"However, I still don't understand something."
Miwako Sato had doubts in her heart, "Why did they choose to steal last night? In the past, there was only Officer Kamhira on the island. After taking the treasure away, it was easier to escape from here."
"Hmph! I think it was to provoke the police," a sleeping famous detective said in his usual reasoning rhythm: "When they were in the hotel lobby yesterday afternoon, look how arrogant they were!"
"Is it possible that the machete and pistol are not the ultimate goal, such as..."
Ye Geng paused and looked at the head of the tourism class who had a somewhat uncertain expression: "Are there other treasures on the island?"
"Yes, Mr. Iwanaga, I remember you mentioned this when you were at the tourist center yesterday, right?" Mouri Kogoro asked sideways.
"Well, this...maybe, I'm just guessing and there's no basis for it."
Iwanaga Chengji murmured vaguely, and clenched the fists hanging on both sides of his body, as if he had made up his mind, and then said:
"By the way, if there's going to be a typhoon, I have to rush to notify the fishermen's association and the tourists in the hotels. I'll leave it to you here!"
After saying that, the head of the tourism class turned around and left the conference room.
Are you ready to kill people and seize treasures?
To be honest, Ye Gengyi was skeptical of Iwanaga Chengji's execution ability.
But... there is only one chance.
Take advantage of the small typhoon that restricted the actions of the Metropolitan Police Department to get the treasure. Otherwise, once the police catch the two treasure hunters, Ann and Mary's so-called treasure will have nothing to do with him.
Thinking about it this way, I was looking forward to their expressions when they saw the pirate ship.
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