Chapter 246 Labeling is an old tradition
Chapter 246 Labeling is an old tradition
Chapter 246 Labeling is an old tradition
Inspector Megure looked worried because Kogoro Mouri insisted that he saw a murder taking place through the window, but in reality, there was nothing in the room opposite the window.
In such a short time, it was impossible to clean up the murder scene completely. Although Kogoro Mouri had a broken leg, he was still quite fast.
Given how quickly he arrived at the scene, even moving the body would be a problem, let alone cleaning up the bloodstains.
"I understand the situation now. Let's go to the scene and take a look."
In the hospital room, Kogoro Mouri was arguing with two doctors, completely unaware that he was about to be killed by the person who had a handle on him. In a sense, the detective's sense of responsibility was his only lifeline, and Katsutoshi Eto was still making sarcastic remarks.
Actually, nothing happened at all.
Kogoro Mouri felt a little embarrassed. Although he still thought the man had misjudged him, he still said sternly, "What do you mean? Are you doubting me?!"
Eto Katsuki was basking in the joy of his impending promotion to head of surgery. He didn't take the detective, who was only somewhat famous, seriously at all: "Isn't that right? Things should be very clear by now."
The culprit, Mitsuo Shirai, quickly stepped in to smooth things over: "Alright, alright, stop arguing. It's already late, and it's not good to disturb the other patients' rest."
Kogoro Mouri calmed down, but he was still bothered by the shadowy figure he had seen earlier wielding a knife: "Doctor, I clearly saw it with my own eyes!"
Mitsuo Shirai said calmly, "However, your mental state was indeed quite poor before."
Kogoro Mouri recalled a time when he had fallen asleep during a conversation: "That seems to be true."
Upon hearing this, Eto Shori burst into laughter: "Hahaha, it seems even our famous detective can make a mistake. He actually gave us all a scare."
Kogoro Mouri gritted his teeth, but a voice as beautiful as heavenly music came from the side: "Tsk tsk tsk, so this is how Beika General Hospital treats enthusiastic patients. I've really learned something new today."
"Akutagawa?!"
Akutagawa gave Kogoro Mouri a reassuring look, glanced at the two doctors who were intimidated by his imposing presence, and spoke calmly.
"Putting aside whether Uncle Mori made a mistake or not, even if he did, it's one thing for you not to examine him, but to mock him like this is the result of people like you. The indifference of society is caused by people like you."
It's just a frame-up, isn't it? Coincidentally, he also knows a thing or two about how to pin a label on someone, and with his imposing manner, the effect is even better.
"Hmph, no matter what, Uncle Mori was acting out of pure sincerity, trying to prevent a possible murderer from escaping, all for the sake of your hospital's reputation. Now you're turning around and blaming me with such a terrible attitude. We'll process the transfer procedures now and wait for the complaint letter."
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Kogoro Mouri was completely bewildered. Was that what he was thinking?
Then he saw the unpleasant looks on the two doctors' faces, and his mood instantly improved.
That's right, that's exactly what he thinks!
The two doctors were immediately flustered, but for different reasons.
Eto Katsuki already felt that the position of head of surgery was already in his grasp. If he were to force the famous detective to transfer to another hospital and if word got out that he had received two more complaint letters from the famous detective, how could he possibly get promoted?
Shirai Mitsuo's reason for panic was much simpler: with Kogoro Mouri gone, his murder plan had completely failed. If he were to find another person and use the same method, the flaws would be too great.
It's easy to suspect him.
Moreover, Eto Shori has evidence of him accepting bribes and is forcing him to resign. It's uncertain how long he can stay in the hospital. If he doesn't act quickly this time, he'll miss his chance.
In short, despite Akutagawa's accusations and threats of complaints, Kogoro Mouri not only didn't lose face, but also received the best service from the hospital.
As for Akutagawa Hiko's suggestion to change wards, it was rejected on the grounds that the wards were full.
Only after all the doctors had left, leaving only Kogoro Mouri, Inspector Megure, and Hiko Akutagawa, did he begin to explain to the two puzzled men.
Have you ever heard the story of the boy who cried wolf?
In short, someone wants Kogoro Mouri to make multiple false police reports, eroding his trust in the doctor and the police, and potentially framing him as a murderer.
"I suspect Uncle Mori was set up. His sudden lethargy might be due to being given sleeping pills. After all, Ms. Yoko's show hasn't ended yet, so how could Uncle Mori have fallen asleep and missed it?"
Kogoro Mouri suddenly slapped his forehead: "Oh yeah, I actually missed the lovely Yoko's show! What a pity!"
Although Inspector Megure was used to Kogoro Mouri's focus shifting away from him, he still couldn't help feeling a bit helpless and troubled: "Brother Mouri—"
Akutagawa Hiko continued, "I'd like to trouble Inspector Megure to take Uncle Mori's blood to another place for testing. As for the culprit's method, I already know it, and the truth will come out tomorrow night."
The two men immediately perked up. After all, in their eyes, Akutagawa Hiko had never boasted. Once he said something like that, it basically meant that the truth of the matter had been pieced together, only lacking a little evidence.
"But what if they find out if I need to have my blood drawn?"
Akutagawa Hiko reached into his pocket and pulled out a very professional set of blood-drawing tools.
Inspector Megure's lips twitched: "Brother Akutagawa, you really do have all sorts of things in your pockets—"
However, he must have guessed after hearing his description, so he brought it from home. Otherwise, there would be no reason for him to carry such a thing with him.
To prove his innocence, Kogoro Mouri, with a look of heroic sacrifice, declared: "Go ahead, smoke as much as you want! If I blink, I'm not Kogoro anymore—Aaaaaah—!"
Akutagawa Hiko blinked. "Does it hurt that much?"
Fortunately, the ward was well soundproofed, so it didn't attract the attention of other people.
The next morning, Inspector Megure didn't wear his police uniform, but instead wore casual clothes for the first time ever, though he still wore a hat.
He came to visit Kogoro Mouri, a friend, as an old friend.
However, what was actually delivered was the report results.
Ran and Conan were also there, but Inspector Megure didn't try to hide it; it was absolutely impossible for these two to be in cahoots with the mastermind.
"Brother Akutagawa, you guessed right, the results are in, Brother Mori was indeed given sleeping pills—"
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