Descending the stairs, they arrived at a vast underground treasure vault. The vault was filled with gold and silver treasures, precious artifacts, and ancient books.
"This is what they call an inheritance?" Nightshade asked in surprise.
“That’s right, but it’s not just about material wealth. These ancient books contain lost knowledge and techniques, and if they fall into the wrong hands, the consequences would be unimaginable,” Edmund said.
"So that's why you held this treasure hunt, hoping to find a reliable person to inherit these assets?" Ai Haibara asked.
Edmund nodded. "Yes. Over the years, I have been searching for the right person. I have set up all sorts of puzzles and traps to test the wisdom and courage of the participants. The fact that you are here proves that you are qualified to inherit this legacy."
Just then, the treasure vault doors suddenly slammed shut, and all the lights went out. A sinister laugh echoed from the darkness.
"Hahaha, you think this inheritance is so easy for you to get?" A voice echoed in the darkness.
"Who are you?" Conan asked loudly.
“I will not let you succeed. I have been waiting for my chance to seize this inheritance and use it to realize my ambitions,” the voice said.
Immediately afterwards, several dim lights illuminated the vault, and a group of men in black appeared before them. They were armed and had fierce eyes.
"Looks like we're in trouble again," Conan said, while quickly thinking of a solution.
Ran Mouri immediately assumed a karate stance, while Nightshade and Lin Yu also prepared for battle. Ai Haibara, meanwhile, observed the environment of the treasure vault, trying to find a way to deal with the crisis.
The men in black launched the first attack, brandishing their weapons and charging towards Conan and the others. Conan skillfully dodged their attacks while simultaneously looking for an opportunity to counterattack. He spotted an opening in one of the men's attacks and swiftly kicked the man's wrist, causing him to drop his weapon.
Ran Mouri displayed formidable strength in the battle, her karate techniques sharp and deadly, defeating several men in black in succession. Night Shadow moved like a ghost among the black-clad figures, each strike hitting a vital point. Lin Yu, meanwhile, utilized high-tech equipment to launch various attacks, disrupting the movements of the men in black.
However, the men in black were numerous and kept surging forward. Conan and his friends gradually found themselves in a fierce battle.
"This can't go on. We need to find a way to break through their encirclement," Conan shouted.
While observing the environment of the treasure vault, Ai Haibara noticed some small holes in the walls, which seemed to be part of some kind of mechanism. A sudden inspiration struck her, and she came up with a solution.
“Conan, I have an idea! Lin Yu, use your equipment to send a signal to the small hole in the wall. Maybe it can trigger a mechanism and disrupt their formation,” Ai Haibara said.
Lin Yu immediately followed Ai Haibara's instructions and used his equipment to send a signal through the small hole. Sure enough, as the signal was sent, some smoke billowed out from the wall, affecting the black-clad man's vision.
"Now's the time! Let's break out!" Conan shouted.
Under the cover of smoke, the group struggled to break through the encirclement. Conan, Ran Mouri, Nightshade, and Lin Yu worked together and finally broke through the black-clad men's encirclement.
They rushed toward the vault's door, which remained tightly shut. Conan noticed a combination lock on the door, engraved with strange symbols.
"The symbols on this combination lock are somewhat similar to those we saw on the chessboard before. Let me think," Conan said, while quickly recalling the pattern of the symbols on the chessboard.
After some thought, Conan cracked the code, and the door slowly opened.
The group rushed out the door and ran up the stairs. The men in black gave chase. When they reached the garden, Conan saw that the flowers could be used as weapons.
"Everyone, attack them with flowers!" Conan shouted.
The crowd picked up flowers and threw them at the man in black. These flowers looked ordinary, but they had a special effect. After being hit by the flowers, the man in black developed strange symptoms and his movements became sluggish.
Taking advantage of the men in black's inability to move, Conan and the others quickly escaped from the island in the middle of the lake.
Back on shore, they found that Edmund had followed them out as well.
"Thank you so much. If it weren't for you, this inheritance might have fallen into the hands of bad people," Edmund said gratefully.
“You’re welcome, it’s what we should do. However, if you organize similar events in the future, you should take better security measures in advance to prevent bad guys from taking advantage of the situation,” Conan said.
Edmund nodded. "I understand. This experience has made me realize that protecting this heritage requires more wisdom and caution."
Conan and his friends successfully thwarted the villains' plot to seize the inheritance, averting another crisis. They know that various unknown challenges await them in the future, but they are prepared to steadfastly uphold justice and unravel mysteries, no matter what difficulties they face.
Back at school, Conan continued to focus on his studies and detective work. One day, while researching in the school library, he discovered an old diary. The pages were yellowed and the handwriting was somewhat blurred, but Conan was still captivated by its contents. The diary recorded the experiences of an ancient explorer who discovered a mysterious fruit on a mysterious island that could grant superpowers. However, it also mentioned that the island was shrouded in a powerful curse, and anyone who approached it might encounter danger.
Conan's heart skipped a beat, and he decided to tell Ran and the others about his discovery. A new adventure seemed to be beckoning them...
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