Being in Detective Conan, being officially part of the organization is just too awesome!

Chapter 680 Grand Blessing: I did not invite them!

"OK OK,"

Tequila had long since grown impatient listening to Da Shang Zhu Shan's long, rambling tale of the past.

He waved his hand and said to Da Shangzhu Shan,

"I'm not interested in listening to your rambling on and on. Just tell me what's relevant to us."

"You say you're not the murderer of Chima Kazuyo, so who do you think killed her, and what clues can you provide us...?"

When Tequila said this, the crowd, who had been immersed in the words of the great blessing, finally came to their senses.

The detectives looked at the tequila with a hint of amusement.

While that's certainly what they thought, saying it so bluntly, like this Detective Long did, shows absolutely no respect for the other person...

Da Shang Zhu Shan was interrupted by the tequila, but he wasn't annoyed.

He glanced at the agave, a scrutinizing look in his eyes.

Is this guy genuinely unaware or just pretending...?

"Cough cough,"

Da Shang Zhu Shan coughed twice and spoke with a hint of apology.

"I'm sorry, I said too much."

"Regarding the invitation to all the detectives here, I would like to express my apologies once again. I am very sorry to have dragged everyone into this mess."

"As for the suggestion to invite everyone..."

"This was indeed my suggestion..."

As Da Shang Zhu Shan spoke, he sighed again, feigning seriousness.

"There's really nothing more that Chima Kazuyo and I can do."

"In the past two years, we've basically poured all our life savings into the treasure hunt. Now, not only are we broke, but we're also heavily in debt..."

I see.....................

Everyone nodded silently as they listened to Da Shang Zhu Shan's words.

This is what's called sunk cost...........................

It's been said that sunk costs shouldn't be involved in important decisions, but while that's the theory, putting it into practice is not so easy for each individual...

Oogami Ikuzen and Senma Kyouyo, both renowned detectives in Japan, are undeniably intelligent, yet even they couldn't withstand the terrifying consequences of sunk costs...

Perhaps, Da Shang Zhu Shan initially did it out of fun and interest, but as the sunk costs kept increasing, he couldn't stop...

"so,"

Ikumi Gunda clasped her hands together and smiled slightly.

"Mr. Oogami, what do these things have to do with whether or not you killed Ms. Chima Kazuyo...?"

She was getting impatient and didn't want to listen to Da Shang Zhu Shan recount old stories.

However, her choice was gentler than Tequila's, and her words were more tactful.

"Have!"

Da Shang Zhu Shan nodded heavily.

This surprised everyone.

Did what you just said have anything to do with the death of Chima Fuyuki?

How come they didn't notice anything at all...?

"As I said before,"

Da Shangzhu first glanced subtly at Lin Jiayou and Longshelan, then looked at everyone and spoke in a deep voice.

"I'm broke now, and so is Senma Kōdai."

"However, the invitations sent to everyone included..."

"A two million yen check!"

At that moment, Kogoro Mori subconsciously accepted Oogami's words.

Da Shang Zhu Shan nodded.

"Yes, a check for two million yen."

"As detectives, we understand that most people choose to become detectives primarily for the money."

"If something doesn't have an economic foundation, even if the bait of Phantom Thief Kid is as tempting as it may seem, I doubt anyone would actually come."

"Therefore, we've decided to include a check for two million yen with the invitation. This money..."

"I paid for them all."

At this point, Da Shang Zhu Shan was finally about to reveal his true intentions.

He narrowed his eyes, fixing his gaze intently on Lin Jiayou and Longshelan.

"That's why Senma Kazuyo and I are extremely strict in our selection of detectives."

"If the detective we choose doesn't have real skills and takes my two million yen but doesn't do anything, then there will be a huge problem..."

"Therefore, I can say with absolute certainty that among the people I invited..."

"They're not here!"

As Da Shang Zhu Shan spoke, his fat fingers slowly reached out towards Lin Jia You and Long She Lan.

His gaze was sharp and fierce, as if he wanted to see through their true colors...................

They're not here?!

The crowd initially thought that Da Shang Zhu Shan was trying to muddy the waters and buy time.

Unexpectedly, he dropped such a bombshell on everyone...

Da Shangzhu said that Lin Jiayou and Long Si were not invited by him, so doesn't that mean....................

Lin Chia-yu and Tequila weren't surprised by this.

After all, they had already analyzed the situation when they were clearing out the Japanese public security agents; they were most likely invited by that kid Bourbon with ill intentions...

However, Bourbon can't tell the truth now!

Damn it, I always get the feeling they're taking the blame for that Bourbon kid...................