"The Queen of Teitan?"
Yusaku Kudo paused. He frowned deeply. Was that the name of a famous star?
At the same time, the criminal hung up the phone.
The great mystery writer slowly put his phone down. His eyes looked very serious.
Ginshiro Toyama walked into the room. "Mr. Yusaku, how is it going?"
Yusaku took a deep breath. He forced himself to stay calm. "Yukiko has been kidnapped."
Ginshiro had already guessed a little, but his face still changed when he heard the truth. He looked at Yusaku with a serious expression. "Is it those people from that organization?"
Yusaku shook his head. "It does not seem like them. It feels more like a personal enemy of mine."
"An enemy of yours, Mr. Yusaku?"
Ginshiro frowned. If that were the case, the case was not that complicated.
"But I do not spend much time in Japan. Also, I do not think I have any enemies."
Yusaku was not bragging. With his high intelligence, he did not usually make enemies. However, he could not rule out someone being jealous of him.
"Superintendent Toyama, is there a famous star called the Queen of Teitan right now?"
"The Queen of Teitan?"
Ginshiro paused and thought for a long time.
He shook his head slightly. "I have never heard of a star with that name."
"Is that so?" Yusaku looked down. "Teitan should refer to Teitan High School. That school is in Tokyo. Does it refer to someone from Tokyo or something else?"
He suddenly stood up.
"Superintendent Toyama, please keep an eye on things here. I need to go back to Tokyo."
"Actually, Mr. Yusaku, you could call the Police Department first. They might be able to help," Ginshiro suggested.
Yusaku paused, then he gave a bitter smile. "Thank you, Superintendent. I am a bit confused right now."
Ginshiro smiled. "You are not confused. You are just too worried about your wife. I think you should try to truly calm down first. It will be better for you and your wife."
Yusaku nodded.
In a room on a certain floor of a building.
Heiji put down his phone and curled his lip. "It seems even Yusaku Kudo gets confused. He is following my lead."
He turned around...
And froze!
Yukiko had woken up at some point. Her eyes were partly closed, and she was lying quietly on the sofa.
Of course, her hands and feet were tied. There was a cloth over her mouth, so she could not make any sound.
However!
"Do not worry. I am just playing a game with Yusaku Kudo. You are just a chip to make him play. I will not hurt you."
Yukiko looked up. Her pretty eyes were a bit red. Her gaze looked sad.
Heiji paused and frowned. "But I need you to cooperate for a few days. When it is over, I will let you go back."
Looking at the man in the cap, she knew he was in a disguise. Even so, she could not see any signs of it.
Her eyes started to blink slowly and with a clear rhythm.
Three times... pause... two times... pause... five times...
The speed changed from fast to slow.
"Morse code?" Heiji frowned and stared into Yukiko's eyes.
He gave a cold smile. "You will cooperate with me? Miss Yukiko, do you think I am a fool?"
Yukiko looked stunned for a moment, then she kept blinking.
"Yusaku Kudo broke your heart? Heh, so you heard what he said on the phone just now?"
Yukiko kept blinking.
"I see. So you are angry? You want to help me and make Yusaku Kudo sad?"
Yukiko nodded her head quickly.
Heiji walked over and knelt down. He gently pinched her chin. As she looked at him with fear, he lowered his head toward her.
"Miss Yukiko, are you telling the truth?"
His breath hit her face.
As she became more and more afraid, Heiji suddenly stood up. His voice became cold. "Miss Yukiko, next time you lie, keep your eyes steady. Also, do not show any killing intent."
Yukiko's gaze went blank instantly.
Heiji sat quietly on the sofa. His eyes were calm.
Time passed by.
Suddenly, the phone rang.
Yukiko's eyes shook. A small light of hope flashed in them.
Heiji answered the phone but did not speak.
"Mom, why did it take so long to answer?"
However, it was not Yusaku Kudo. It was Conan's voice.
Oh no, it is Shinichi.
Yukiko's face changed. If this continued, little Shinichi's identity would be found out.
She quickly looked at Heiji.
Heiji frowned at the right time. He looked at Yukiko with doubt.
It is over. He is suspicious.
Yukiko's heart sank.
"Hello? Mom? What is wrong?"
Conan was still shouting.
"Kid, is your mother named Yukiko Kudo?"
The phone went silent instantly...
In Beika Park, hearing the mechanical voice on the phone, Conan felt his hands and feet go cold. Was his mom kidnapped? Or was she playing a trick on him again?
Sweat started to appear on his forehead!
"Conan, what are you doing?" Ayumi called out from nearby.
"Conan? So your name is Conan, kid?"
Hearing the criminal say this, Yukiko felt cold inside. She closed her eyes tightly. She knew this man could find clues from her gaze.
"Mister, who are you? Have you seen my mom, Fumiyo?"
Little Shinichi...
Yukiko felt a bit of relief.
"Your tone became innocent all of a sudden. Kid, you do not seem simple at all." Heiji sat with his legs crossed, looking very calm.
Yukiko's heart raced again.
"Conan, didn't we agree you would play the dad and I would be the mom? You are not allowed to act like a kid!"
Heiji frowned and hung up the phone. He whispered to himself, "So it was just kids playing house."
Yukiko let out a quiet sigh of relief.
Beika Park!
Conan turned pale as he put down his phone.
"Conan, did I act well just now?" Ayumi asked happily.
Conan sadly put down a piece of paper. The words Ayumi just said were written on it.
What should I do? If it is like this, Mom must have been kidnapped.
Is it that organization?
Is it because of that serial murder case from before?
More sweat appeared on his forehead. Conan's face was completely white. He squeezed his fists tight.
Yusaku Kudo looked at his phone and frowned.
"Hello, Shinichi?"
"Dad, was Mom kidnapped?" Conan's voice was full of hidden anger.
Yusaku's face changed. "Did that person call you?"
Right now, Shinichi Kudo was Conan. If that person called Conan, did it mean they knew Conan's real identity?
"No, I called Mom."
Conan stopped for a second. His face was dark. "Dad, why didn't you tell me something this big happened?"
Yusaku gave a bitter smile. He then told Conan everything that had just happened.
"A game?"
Conan frowned.