No wonder you could only be ordinary thieves; you even miscalculated and thought no one was here. Third-rate thieves like you deserve to be caught by us.
Sawada Tsunayoshi said stubbornly.
The second one raised his head: "You can say we are unlucky, but you cannot say we are third-rate; that is an insult."
Sawada Tsunayoshi's face froze. He chuckled; what was a thief going to talk about when it comes to insults?
Then can you plan a flawless, unoccupied robbery?
Uh, no.
Then, do you know how to use poison?
Who can buy those? Do you think we're part of the underworld?
Then can you buy firearms?
What kind of nonsense are you talking? If we could buy firearms, we would have robbed a bank long ago instead of standing here talking nonsense with you.
Sawada Tsunayoshi looked at them in confusion. "What on earth are you so proud of? You can't even compare to the most ordinary people."
What on earth were they so proud of? They had no skill, no brains, no combat prowess. How could they even survive in Beika like this? They had no future.
The trio of thieves was criticized by Sawada Tsunayoshi until they had nothing left to say. With no one to vent their frustration on, they could only feel wronged, crying over their own grievances.
Hara Kenji rubbed his chin: "Hmm, although I don't quite understand what you all are arguing about, it sounds like quite a story. Tsunayoshi, can you tell me what actually happened?"
Date Wataru: "I'm a bit curious myself."
Hearing this, Sawada Tsunayoshi felt a bit saddened, several black lines appearing over his head as his expression turned gloomy.
He recounted the events of the few days before he went to the police academy—the new tricks that were performed every day, the police he saw every day, the accidents he encountered every day.
Those ordinary people were more powerful than the last, capable of perfectly covering their tracks after a murder, finding poison as easily as finding rat poison, effortlessly obtaining firearms and explosives.
Sawada Tsunayoshi sat dejectedly in the corner: "I knew it, once I left the police academy, I lost my protection, my bad luck has returned."
The thief leader said, "It sounds like you have it much worse than we do."
The second brother said, "You're so pitiful, how can you be so unlucky? Why don't you just let us go?"
The third one said, "Is it because we're near you that we're having such bad luck? Don't come any closer!"
Sawada Tsunayoshi stood up in annoyance: "I especially don't want to be spoken to like that by you lot! Apologize to me, you thieves!"
Chapter 57: Conan Live Day 18
Date Wataru said in a low voice, "Are they telling jokes?"
I'm not sure.
Isn't the atmosphere a bit too good? Wouldn't it make us look quite tactless if we went and interrupted them now?
Matsuda Jinpei's forehead bulged with a prominent sign of rage: "Is this the time to be talking about that? Just how much more are you going to deviate from the subject?"
Matsuda Jinpei couldn't take it anymore. He reached out, grabbed Sawada Tsunayoshi by the back of his collar, hauled him behind him, then asked the thief leader with a sinister grin, "Speak up! Was it you guys who were secretly sending flowers to this kid? If you lie, don't blame me for throwing you into the sea to feed the sharks."
The leader shuddered. "No, no, we're so poor we can barely afford to eat that we resorted to this; how could we possibly have money to send flowers?"
The second one said, "Exactly, exactly! I'm so poor I'm about to start eating trash, how could I possibly buy flowers? Is it you, number three? Did you hide the money and spend it on random things?"
The third one was being wronged: "Don't talk nonsense! The one I like is Saemi next door; I don't like men."
Unexpectedly, these words ignited the fury of the first and second brothers: "Damn you, third brother, Saemi is mine!"
Furuya Rei gave a heavy cough: "Is it because we've been too merciful that you're all here laughing and playing? It's time to use some real methods."
Date Wataru stepped forward, cracking his knuckles one by one, then rolled his neck until it made a crisp popping sound.
Hehe, I love violence the most. I hope you all can hold out a little longer, so I can enjoy myself a little longer.
Oh my god, there's a pervert!
The three brothers hurriedly knelt down and spilled their guts, explaining their plans clearly; they really just wanted to steal a few things, it absolutely wasn't anything like being some pervert flower giver!
To say it one last time, they really, really, really, really, really just wanted to steal some money!!
Hara Kenji stared fixedly into their eyes, scaring them quite badly, before saying, "Call the police and have them arrested; they really were just trying to steal something."
The three of them breathed a sigh of relief, giving the Pervert Doctor a look of thanks.
"Since it's not a flower giver, then we'll just—" Before Furuya Rei could finish, a familiar clicking sound came from the door.
At this moment, all was silent.
Sawada Tsunayoshi said softly, "Isn't it a bit too lively at my house tonight?"
They've seen this kind of plot before; please, I beg you, don't let there be another murder and body disposal case. Change houses—I'll go change houses tomorrow.
No, even though the holiday isn't over yet, he will go stay at the police academy tomorrow; it's still too dangerous outside.
Sawada Tsunayoshi's radar was clicking rapidly, the feeling this time was very different. He frowned, "Everyone, hide quickly, I have a very bad feeling about this."
They didn't know why Sawada Tsunayoshi had said that, but hiding was still a good idea; it would allow them to see what the intruders intended to do this time.
They put the three thieves in the bedroom and threatened them that they were dead if they made even a single sound.
The remaining people were hiding everywhere.
The person who came in this time wasn't very skilled; it took them several minutes of picking the lock before they succeeded, with a click, the door opened.
A dark figure walked in; the person didn't turn on the light, fumbling their way inside.
As soon as he entered, he took a deep breath and let out an intoxicated man's voice: "Heavens, this wonderful, sweet scent.. yes, this is the lingering scent of Muse's body. Ah, if it were possible, I would truly want to stay here for the rest of my life."
But that won't work. Muse is only going away for one night and will definitely come back. I need to prepare our love nest before she returns.
I must have been too reckless yesterday, which is why he didn't accept it. This time, I plan to start small and use a soft approach to win Muse's heart.
The man was immersed in his own world, muttering incessantly for quite a while, which made Sawada Tsunayoshi shiver in the darkness. He couldn't help but hug himself; heavens, he was such a pervert.
The man began to hum a song, he was very happy.
He fished a few small items out of his pocket and fumbled his way over to the water dispenser. "Hmm, if I install one here, I'll be able to keep track of Muse's water intake at all times. Muse, you must take good care of yourself."
He walked to the kitchen again. "This is also an important area to keep an eye on. Muse must make sure to eat well."
Then he installed cameras next to the television and beside the dining table. Sawada Tsunayoshi was seething with rage; they had worked so hard to hide, fortunately, this person's alertness was low, he hadn't noticed anything unusual.
"Ah, all that's left are the bathroom and the bedroom. I'm terribly sorry, but these are essential parts of the process. My dear Muse, here I come!" The man happily prepared to open the bathroom door.
Sawada Tsunayoshi could not stand it for another second. At the thought of a pervert peeping at him while he showered, he got goosebumps all over, a mysterious cold wind seemed to swirl around him.
The person beside him gave him a squeeze, hinting that he could go seek revenge since he already knew this person's identity.
That's right, it's you, Pervert Flower Giver!
Sawada Tsunayoshi jumped out and, without a word, delivered a punch to the Pervert Flower Giver, using all his strength to send him flying against the bathroom wall.
Why are you such a pervert!
A punch.
You want to install a camera in my bathroom too? What the hell are you trying to do, you bastard!
Two punches.
The youth's brown eyes were filled with rage, making those autumn-water eyes shine even more brightly; the usually gentle boy was displaying extreme anger for the first time, a hint of coldness appeared on his otherwise harmless face.
Cuteness collided with indifference, as innocence and rage intertwined.
So beautiful." The criminal was mesmerized; ignoring the pain in his body, he reached out with both hands to welcome the fists that brought him such pain. "More, give me more, don't stop, I want more!
My Muse, give me even more pain; I want everything you give me.
“Don't hit anywhere else, hit my heart! As long as you hit here, you'll be able to feel that it's filled with nothing but you!”
Holy crap, I've run into a total psycho.
Sawada Tsunayoshi felt a chill run down his spine. He hurriedly stepped back with his hands behind his back, retreating until he had exited the bathroom and reached a safe distance, hiding himself behind the large-framed Date Wataru, peeking out with only his eyes visible from behind his arm.
“Shut up, don't you dare say another word.”
The Pervert Flower Giver looked intoxicated, stroking the scars on his own body: "Ah, these are the marks you left on me. I want to keep them forever. This feeling is just too wonderful."
Ah, my Muse, I am listening to your words.
Sawada Tsunayoshi grabbed Date Wataru's clothes and said irritably, "And you're not allowed to call me Muse anymore either!"
The Pervert shook his head, his eyes fixed on him, never averting them for even a second. "That simply won't do, my Muse. If you don't say those things, I'll die. You are the very reason for my existence."
Two tall figures loomed beside them, Matsuda Jinpei and Furuya Rei blocked Sawada Tsunayoshi's last remaining line of sight with grim expressions.
Tsk, where did this little piece of trash come from, daring to bark in front of me.
Furuya Rei picked up the conversation appropriately: "It seems that if I don't teach you a lesson, you won't tell the truth."
They stepped forward and began to gang up on him. The Pervert Flower Giver let out a miserable scream; unlike the ecstatic expression he wore when being beaten by Sawada Tsunayoshi, this was a scream of genuine agony.
Ahhh! I'm going to call the police to arrest you for assault! I want my Muse! You can't just beat up ordinary citizens like this! I'm calling the police!
Heh, we're the ones who should call the police. We'll beat you half to death first, when the police arrive, we'll just say it was self-defense. It's your own fault for being such a pervert!
Hara Kenji and Hiromitsu stood beside Sawada Tsunayoshi to comfort him.
Hiromitsu said, "Wait a moment. Once Furuya Rei and Matsuda Jinpei are done teaching him a lesson, he'll loosen up, then you can ask him."
Sawada Tsunayoshi became somewhat worried. The sound of punches landing on flesh echoed from the bathroom, along with a man's genuine cries of pain. Date Wataru stood in front like a copper wall and iron barrier, preventing him from seeing any of the details.
Is this really okay? Nothing bad will happen, will it?
Hara Kenji simply covered Sawada Tsunayoshi's eyes: "Don't look, don't look, let's go rest."
You're just too soft-hearted. This kind of pervert is best at seizing people's weaknesses and then pushing their luck. The reason he dares to treat your fists as nothing is because he has discovered your personality; all it takes is a different approach, such a person can be subdued immediately.
Because his eyes were covered, his sense of hearing was heightened. There was nothing but Hara Kenji's low, magnetic voice in his ear, which sounded intoxicating, effectively isolating him from the sounds of the beating.
Sawada Tsunayoshi, just watch, he won't be able to hold out for much longer.
Just as Hara Kenji had expected, not even two minutes passed before the pervert begged for mercy: "Please, I beg you, let me go! I'll tell you everything you ask, just stop hitting me. If you keep hitting me, I'm going to die."
Date Wataru said cheerfully, "Aren't you still alive?"
Matsuda Jinpei and Furuya Rei gave him two more kicks upon hearing those words.