Conan led Frank to the water pump at a corner of the courtyard, pointing at the indicator. “Once the sprinklers kick in and draw water, the reading here should change-but it obviously didn’t.”

Frank smirked and nodded-so this was an arson!

With that in mind, Frank did not hesitate to extend his senses throughout the cottage and its surroundings, and he noticed an ID just outside the fencing.

Frank went over to pick it up and saw that it was Toto’s!

“That vile brat!” Conan was incensed and ready to go after his neighbor.

However, Frank stopped him. “Use your brain, man. Who would just leave their ID around after a crime? Someone’s clearly trying to frame the man!”

Conan realized with a start. “Then keep looking. Let’s search for more clues!”