Under the authoritative gaze of his elder sister, the great scientist could only nod dejectedly, like a punctured balloon: "...Understood."
Kimie Shimabukuro couldn't help but chuckle, patting Ai's head: "Be good, okay~"
Ai: "......"
How infuriating! Why does everyone treat her like a child?!
She stormed off, determined to find Conan to draw two vials of blood for her experiment—after all, the little white mouse wouldn't dare to resist.
.........
The next day, the sun shone brightly, and the warm light shone on Mihana Street, adding a touch of comfort to this "harmonious and friendly" city.
Today is a day off, and the streets are full of pedestrians strolling around.
The shops lining both sides of the street are dazzling, and people stroll among them, enjoying their leisurely time on their day off.
"Finally got it! Kamen Rider 3: The Three Wizards!" Mitsuhiko shouted excitedly, holding up a brand new DVD.
"Wow! I heard this movie has some really awesome magic battles!"
"And there's also a legendary magician!"
The three little ones were extremely excited, discussing amongst themselves as if they were about to embark on a grand adventure.
Conan, with his hands in his pockets, followed listlessly behind, his eyelids so heavy they seemed to be filled with lead, making every step incredibly difficult.
Last night, a certain wicked little girl suddenly ran to Professor Agasa's house and, under the pretext of "scientific research," forcibly drew two vials of his blood, claiming it was "the effect of aptX4869 after observing the effects of sleep deprivation on brain activity."
The result is that he's so sleepy he's practically floating when he walks.
"Hey, Conan!" Genta called out to him, turning around. "Let's go to Yuzuru-nii's dumpling shop to watch DVDs today!"
Conan got a headache just hearing the name "Yuzuru." He frowned and said irritably, "Why do we have to go there? Doesn't the professor have a TV at his house?"
At this moment, he really didn't want to have anything to do with Yuzuru Nanami or that black-hearted loli; he just wanted to find a quiet place to get a good night's sleep.
"Because that's where the Junior Detective Club gathers now!"
Ayumi said matter-of-factly.
"What?!"
Conan instantly became more alert. "When did this happen?"
How come he knew nothing about this? He felt like he was being excluded by everyone. What happened to the Junior Detective Club being a unified group?
This wasn't your attitude when you begged me to join!
“We decided last week!” Mitsuhiko explained, “Ayumi’s mother works there, so we can get some delicious dumplings there, and Hanyu-nii said he can give us a private room for free!”
Conan: "..."
He knew it! These little devils had already been won over by Yuzuru's sweet talk!
Just as the group was about to set off, a mysterious voice suddenly came from the roadside: "Young friends, would you like to have your fortune told?"
The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw a person wrapped in a black coat sitting behind a roadside stall.
A glowing crystal ball sat before the man, whose face was obscured by a wide hood, revealing only his pointed chin, giving him an air of mystery.
"Wow!"
Ayumi's eyes lit up. "Could it be the old witch?"
"Old woman?!" The mysterious person froze, her body tensing instantly. She then angrily threw off her cloak. "How rude! I'm a vibrant 18-year-old beauty!"
Beneath the cloak, a beautiful face was revealed—Koizumi Akako.
Today she was dressed in a gorgeous witch's outfit, with her long, deep red hair flowing down her back and a pointed hat on her head. She looked like a witch straight out of a fairy tale, exuding a mysterious and alluring aura.
Conan: "..."
What kind of weird cosplay is this?
"Amazing!" The three little ones excitedly surrounded him. "Is he really a magician?"
Hongzi smiled smugly: "Of course~"
She raised her hand and waved it, and the crystal ball floated up into the air, slowly rotating in front of the three little ones.
"Wow!!" Genta and Ayumi exclaimed.
Mitsuhiko adjusted his glasses, trying to figure out the mechanism: "Is it magnetic levitation? Or an invisible wire?"
Hongzi snorted softly, "This is a magic crystal ball passed down through generations of our clan~ It will answer any question you ask!"
As she spoke, her gaze fell on Conan, her red lips curving into a meaningful smile: "Especially you, little detective~"
Conan was taken aback: "Me?"
Hongzi didn't answer. Instead, she placed her hands lightly on the crystal ball, closed her eyes, and whispered, "Great crystal ball, please tell me, what is the future of this boy—"
A strange red light suddenly emanated from the crystal ball, followed by a hoarse voice:
"Where tigers, vultures, and frogs gather... something incredible will happen to you..."
Conan: "???"
What the heck? Did I agree to a divination?
The three little ones exclaimed, "Wow! How mysterious!"
Hongzi burst into maniacal laughter: "Hahahaha! Watch out, little detective! Fate has already given us a warning!"
Before she finished speaking, she suddenly waved her cloak, and with a "bang," a cloud of purple smoke exploded, quickly spreading and completely enveloping her figure.
When the smoke cleared, her figure had disappeared.
"Gone?! Gone?!" The three little ones were shocked.
"She really is a magician!" Ayumi jumped up excitedly.
Conan, however, looked speechless: "..."
Is it magic again? Or is it real magic?
In the past, he would have suspected it was some kind of trickery, but since meeting Yuzuru Hanyu, he's become used to such things.
"Let's go! Let's go to the dumpling shop to watch DVDs!" Yuan Tai urged impatiently.
Conan sighed and followed, his mind still preoccupied with the divination he had just performed.
Tiger, vulture, frog?
What does this mean...?
.........
On the rooftops of the street.
Koizumi Akako stood on high ground, looking down at Conan and his friends as they walked away, a meaningful smile playing on her lips.
The Demon of Light, the detective who represents death.
Miss Witch had previously predicted Conan's fate, but because of someone's appearance, she didn't pay much attention to it. Compared to overpowered characters, this so-called "chosen one" is not worth mentioning.
Now, contacting the other party is just something I do on a whim.
She had already foreseen that tomorrow's sword-fighting battle would be very exciting, and that despicable man, Yu Sheng Nan, would also be there, so she decided to add fuel to the fire, making it easier to fish in troubled waters.
That martial arts gym has the magical items she needs.
Some might say, "Can't witches predict certain people?"
Yes, it was because the divination was impossible and everything was dark that Koizumi Akako knew that someone else had also gone there.
"Newlywed priestess... let's see what makes you think you can steal my man..."
She murmured to herself, then turned around, her cloak billowing as she vanished once more.
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