Conan: This repairman doesn't quite embody the essence of Conan (1-426).

Summary

In this chapter, the characters discuss a recent emergency involving a destroyed bridge, which has left them stranded in the mountains. They suspect foul play, particularly regarding a car rigged with a remote-controlled bomb. As they investigate, they uncover that the mastermind behind the incidents has been among them all along. The group concludes that the bomb was likely intended to create a fake death scenario to manipulate them psychologically. The chapter reveals intricate plotting and deception, highlighting the skills of the detectives as they piece together clues about the poisoning of a fellow detective, Mr. Da Shang. The poison was cleverly applied to the handles of the tea cups, exploiting Da Shang's habits to ensure his demise. The chapter ends with tension as the characters focus on Chikage Kanda, who is suspected of being the instigator of the events.

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