Seeing this, Conan rushed over to stop the hooded man. He used his agility to weave between the men in black, constantly causing trouble for the hooded man.
"Don't even think about going over there!" Conan shouted, kicking the hooded man's leg at the same time.
The hooded man dodged Conan's attack by sidestepping, then punched Conan. Conan couldn't dodge in time and was hit in the abdomen, falling to the ground.
"Conan!" Ran Mouri was extremely anxious. She quickened her pace on the device in her hand, trying to destroy the "Mind Stone" as soon as possible.
Just as the hooded man was about to attack Conan again, the "Mind Stone" suddenly made a loud noise, the light disappeared instantly, and cracks appeared in the stone.
"No!" the hooded man cried out in despair as he rushed toward the Mind Stone in an attempt to save it.
However, the Mind Stone could not be restored, and its power gradually dissipated. Without the support of the Mind Stone's power, the man in black began to panic.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Conan stood up and, together with Ran Mouri, launched a counterattack against the men in black. Under Conan and Ran's fierce attack, the men in black fell to the ground one after another.
Seeing that things were not going well, the hooded man turned and ran away. Conan and Ran Mouri gave chase, and in the courtyard of the shrine, they finally cornered the hooded man.
"Don't come any closer!" the hooded man threatened, pulling out a dagger.
Conan stepped forward without fear: "Your plot has failed. Give up."
The hooded man stared at Conan, his eyes filled with resentment, but he knew the situation was hopeless. Suddenly, he plunged the dagger into himself, attempting suicide.
Conan reacted quickly, using his soccer belt to shoot a soccer ball that struck the hooded man's wrist, causing the dagger to fall to the ground.
“You think death will solve the problem? You must pay the price for what you’ve done,” Conan said.
Conan and Ran then handed the hooded man and the other men in black over to the arriving police. After interrogation, the police learned more about the mysterious organization, which was gradually dismantled.
The Natsume family's crisis was finally resolved, and Conan and Ran Mouri once again became heroes in people's hearts. Back at the detective agency, Conan received a thank-you letter and a precious gift from Ichiro Natsume.
However, Conan knows that other dangers may lurk within the city, and the forces of darkness could rise again at any moment. But he and his companions are prepared; no matter what challenges they face, they will steadfastly protect the peace and tranquility of the city.
On a sunny day, Conan, Ran Mouri, Ai Haibara, Yoru, and Lin Yu gathered together. They reminisced about their series of adventures, filled with emotion.
“Every experience has been full of challenges, but we have overcome them all,” Ran Mouri said with a smile.
"Yes, as long as we are united, no difficulty can defeat us," Conan said confidently.
"But I wonder what strange cases we'll encounter next?" Lin Yu said curiously.
"No matter what happens, we'll face it together," Nightshade said firmly.
They exchanged smiles, their eyes filled with anticipation for future adventures and unwavering faith. Conan knew their story would continue, and they would forever fight for justice, protecting this world full of challenges and the unknown.
In the peaceful days that followed, Conan continued handling various cases at the detective agency. One day, he received a request from overseas. The client, a wealthy businessman named David, had received a series of anonymous threatening letters in his luxurious villa, claiming they would steal his most prized possessions. David was terrified and hoped Conan could help him find the culprit and protect his safety.
Conan decides to accept the request and flies abroad with Ran Mouri. When they arrive at David's villa, they are stunned by its extravagance. The villa covers a vast area, is exquisitely decorated, and is filled with expensive works of art.
“Mr. Conan, you’ve finally arrived. These threatening letters have been haunting me like a nightmare, and I don’t know what to do,” David said anxiously, handing a stack of letters to Conan.
Conan carefully examined the letters and found that the handwriting had been deliberately disguised, and the paper and ink were ordinary and commonly available on the market, leaving no obvious clues.
"Have you offended anyone recently, or has anything unusual happened?" Conan asked.
After a moment of contemplation, David said, "I did recently acquire a very valuable work of art, an ancient oil painting, which is said to hold a huge secret. Could it be that this painting is what's causing this trouble?"
Conan's heart skipped a beat: "It seems this painting might be the key. Could you take me to see it?"
David led Conan and Ran to the villa's collection room, which was filled with various precious works of art, but the most prominently displayed was an oil painting. This painting depicted a mysterious castle surrounded by a dense forest, and the scene was filled with an air of mystery.
Conan carefully examined the painting and noticed some subtle symbols in the corners, symbols unlike any he had ever seen before.
“These symbols may contain important information, perhaps related to the mastermind behind the threatening letter,” Conan said.
Just then, the lights in the collection room suddenly went out, plunging the entire room into darkness… What thrilling adventures will Conan and Ran Mouri face in this foreign land? Will they be able to unravel the secrets behind the painting, find the mastermind, and protect David's safety? Everything is shrouded in suspense.
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