The only sound in the entire mourning hall was the crashing of the waves.

An elderly fisherman with white hair stepped forward shakily: "Yes...we know that the Shimabukuro family has been putting on this show for three generations for the sake of this island..."

“Last night we saw the warehouse on fire, and then we saw the Longevity Granny appear…” another old man choked up, tears welling up in his cloudy eyes, “and then we understood.”

The relatives of the three deceased remained silent, their faces filled with remorse.

Heiji Hattori and Conan stood there dumbfounded.

"Mermaid Island doesn't welcome you," the old fisherman suddenly said.

Other villagers chimed in, "Yes, they're not welcome!"

"Get out!"

"A meddlesome detective!"

Mori Kogoro:?

He didn't do anything! How could he be mistakenly accused?

Shimabukuro Kimie stood beside the coffin, tears silently streaming down her face.

She had finally waited for this day.

—Her mother can rest in peace now.

......

The legend of Mermaid Island has been completely overturned.

The police officially classified the three incidents as accidents; however, after the news spread, the version became that of a mermaid's revenge.

This mysterious claim instantly sparked a frenzy among tourists, completely piquing their interest in Mermaid Island, and the topic quickly rose to the top of the trending searches online.

Hattori Heiji and Conan were naturally dissatisfied with this result.

After going through great hardships, they finally uncovered the complex truth behind the case, only to watch helplessly as it was distorted into such a seemingly absurd conclusion.

But their discontent seems so powerless in the face of reality.

Having been implicated by the two, Kogoro Mouri, who was ostracized by the island's villagers, punched each of them and dragged them back to the inn. He didn't want to anger the local villagers because of these two hotheads.

After all, if a mermaid can take revenge once, she can take revenge twice.

Moreover, on such remote islands far from the mainland, the government's control is very limited, and the opinions of the island's residents, to some extent, represent the ultimate law.

As the sun sets, the sea around Mermaid Island is bathed in a golden glow.

Standing in front of the shrine, Kimie Shimabukuro looked at the bustling tourists, and a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips—a smile that came from the heart and was long gone.

This is the first time she has stood here without any burden, not to play a role, but as her true self.

"Have you made a decision?"

Yuzuru leaned against the cherry blossom tree and asked lazily.

“Yes.” She nodded gently. “The island that my mother guarded her whole life, now… finally doesn’t need me anymore.”

She slowly turned around, looking at Yuzuru with piety and gratitude, "My Lord, thank you."

Yuzuru waved his hand: "It's no trouble at all."

Shimabukuro Kimie pursed her lips, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes.

A moment later, as if she had made up her mind, she suddenly stood on tiptoe, leaned forward slightly, and moved quickly and shyly.

"Chirp."

A gentle kiss landed on Yuzuru Hanyu's cheek.

“This is a gift of thanks, Your Majesty,” she said, blushing.

"Buyi?!"

Yingying peeked out from Hanyu Nan's shoulder, looking shocked.

The Milotic (Empress) in the fish tank was swimming leisurely when she saw this and rolled her eyes disdainfully, slowly blowing out a string of bubbles—ha, yet another foolish human charmed by its owner.

Yu Sheng Nan touched his cheek, feeling the lingering warmth, and a pleasant smile appeared on his face. "This is a nice gift. Your god likes it very much. You can have more next time."

Shimabukuro Kimie chuckled, then said seriously, "Before I leave, I'd like to hold one more Dugong Festival."

"For your mother?"

“Yes.” She looked in the direction of the shrine. “She really loved this island… I want to leave behind one last beautiful memory for her and for this island before I leave.”

.........

As night falls, Mermaid Island is once again brightly lit.

This year's dugong festival was even more lively than yesterday's—after all, the legend of "mermaid revenge" has shrouded the island in even more mystery.

Kimie Shimabukuro, dressed in a formal shrine maiden outfit, stood on the stage.

At this moment, she was like a goddess who had stepped out of a legend, holding a torch in her hand, the flames leaping in the night wind, illuminating her resolute yet gentle face.

"Now, begin drawing this year's Dugong Arrows!"

Having said that, she turned and held the torch towards the paper door behind her. As the flame licked at it, three numbers appeared one by one—

"Number 18! Number 42! Number 77!"

This celebration was free of any shady dealings or conspiracies, filled only with pure blessings.

So, unsurprisingly...

"Ah! It's me!" Xiaolan exclaimed in surprise, holding up her number plate.

Akemi smiled and gently waved the sign in her hand, saying softly, "What a coincidence, I won too."

Ai Haibara expressionlessly held up the third number plate: "..."

She didn't even draw lots, so where did these lots come from?

The little creature hopped around her feet twice, looking completely innocent: "Eee~"

Ai: "......"

I get it, it's someone's shady dealings again.

However, she did not refuse.

Although she was very unhappy with the behavior of a certain scumbag guardian who would bring young girls home all the time,... Shimabukuro Kimie's experience did touch her somewhat.

"Go ahead." Yu Sheng Nan rubbed her head.

Ai rolled her eyes at him, but still strode towards the stage with her short legs.

.........

The ceremony for bestowing the Dugong Arrow has officially begun.

Kimie Shimabukuro held three arrows and handed them to Ran, Akemi, and Ai respectively.

She whispered, "May the mermaid's blessing protect you."

At that very moment—

"Splash!"

Suddenly, ripples appeared in the pool beneath Mermaid Falls, and an elegant figure slowly emerged from the water.

Its silvery-white scales shimmered with a dreamlike luster under the moonlight, its slender body was as smooth as silk, and its beautiful fins swayed gently, like flowers blooming in the water.

Milotic!

The most beautiful Pokémon in legend appeared before everyone's eyes.

The tourists instantly erupted in excitement!

A gasp of surprise erupted from the crowd.

"My God! It's a mermaid!"

"Take a picture! Take a picture!"

"So mermaids really do exist on Mermaid Island!"

Flashbulbs went off like crazy as everyone excitedly took pictures.

The Empress gently swam to Shimabukuro Kimie's side, and although she was a little arrogant, she still rubbed her head against her hand in a cooperative manner.

After witnessing the dramatic and moving story of the mermaids on the island, Feebas's heart became completely perfect, and with the addition of beautiful scales, it successfully evolved into Milotic.

Shimabukuro Kimie smiled slightly and reached out to stroke its scales.

"Thank you."

She knew that this was a gift from the gods.

It begins with mermaids and ends with mermaids.