“Yes.” Guangyou nodded and said, “She took a three-day supply of the antidote, and its effects just wore off last night.”

Having received a clear answer, Conan asked with some curiosity:

"How's the antidote going?"

When Conan asked about this, Kōyū didn't hide anything and told him the truth about the current situation:

"If you're asking about a permanent cure, then I advise you not to be too optimistic."

"Currently, there are still many difficulties that have not been resolved."

"It is still unknown when it will be developed."

"But Ai is already working hard to find an antidote."

"If you're asking about a temporary antidote, then things are not too bad right now."

"After observing it over the past few days, the antidote's effects have been quite stable."

No side effects have been found so far.

"The only relatively obvious thing is that the process of change after taking the antidote and after the antidote's effects wear off will be very painful."

"I see."

Nodding in agreement, Conan seemed to be deep in thought, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Seeing his expression, Guangyou guessed what was going on in his mind, and then asked:

Do you want a temporary antidote?

However, Conan shook his head in denial, and then explained:

"That case happened just a few days ago, and it's currently in the spotlight."

Even if Vermouth says she won't tell anyone about us.

"But who knows if her accomplices are around here."

"If they see Shinichi Kudo, it will be troublesome."

"I'm thinking about Xiaolan right now."

"She was there that night too."

"Although she accepted the explanation of the 'kidnapping,' I really can't tell whether she accepted it on purpose or genuinely didn't know."

Upon hearing Conan's concern, Kousuke said:

"Don't worry about that."

“Xiao Lan visited Judy in the hospital before, and judging from her behavior at that time, she probably really didn’t know.”

"It doesn't matter even if she does know."

"Xiaolan is sensible. She won't expose you and make things difficult for you. Instead, she'll wait for you to tell her."

"Just tell her the truth when you feel the time is right."

Conan understood this as well, and he nodded, saying:

"That's true."

"However, I still hope she doesn't know."

I don't want her to worry.

"Rather than letting her know the truth and then worrying about whether I'm in danger, it's better to let her think that Shinichi Kudo is busy with a case outside."

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