[It's not surprising, but it's funny to think a plucky little faux-magician like Himiko could be related to this girl. When Chron expresses surprise to the notion of him helping investigate, he shrugs.]

I'll put it like this: one of my primary duties at home was to assist the person known as the Ultimate Detective in investigations. I've seen more gruesome scenes than this.

[That's only partially a lie. It was never one of his 'primary duties', and Shuichi would probably be a bit 'yes and no' on the topic of him being helpful...but he can help in this.]

And yes, I'll forget you calling the deceased that. [Or he at least won't bring it up.]

I take it you're an official in some capacity? How long has this been happening, and how frequently?