Ai Haibara wandered among the library's bookshelves, flipping through ancient books and documents. She meticulously searched for every clue that might be related to the mysterious forest and ancient temple, from local chronicles to myths and legends, leaving no detail overlooked.
Conan, Ran Mouri, and Nightshade wander through the city's streets and alleys, asking local elders, historians, and others interested in the mysterious. However, most know nothing about the enigmatic forest and ancient temple until they encounter an old scholar who lives in seclusion on the city's outskirts.
The old scholar's expression turned solemn after hearing their description. "I have heard some legends about this mysterious forest. It is said that the forest is shrouded in a mysterious power, and few who enter the forest come out alive. The ancient temple in the forest hides a great secret. Legend has it that an evil power is sealed in the temple, and if it is released, it will bring disaster to the world."
"Do you know the exact location of this forest?" Conan asked eagerly.
The old scholar shook his head: "The exact location has been lost to history for a long time, but according to legend, the entrance to the forest only appears at specific times. Moreover, the forest is full of all sorts of dangerous traps and mysterious creatures. If you go, you must be careful."
After thanking the old scholar, Conan and the others returned to the Mouri Detective Agency and compiled the information they had gathered.
"It seems this mysterious forest and ancient temple are not simple. Not only are there dangerous traps and mysterious creatures, but they may also seal away evil forces," Conan said.
"But we cannot back down because of the danger. We must find out the truth behind it and prevent the possible disaster," Ran Mouri said firmly.
“That’s right. We can use Lin Yu’s high-tech equipment to monitor the area where the forest entrance might appear at specific times. At the same time, we also need to prepare equipment and weapons to deal with various dangers,” Ai Haibara said.
Lin Yu nodded: "I will prepare suitable equipment for forest exploration as soon as possible, including a positioning system, protective clothing, and multi-functional tools. In addition, I will also manufacture some small reconnaissance robots to detect dangers in the forest in advance."
Nightshade began preparing special weapons and tools, such as darts with tranquilizer effects and climbing ropes. Conan also inspected and upgraded the items he had used in previous adventures to ensure they would be effective in crucial moments.
Over the next few days, everyone eagerly awaited the appointed time while busily preparing the equipment and supplies needed for the expedition. Finally, based on the old scholar's hints and Lin Yu's calculations, the appointed time was fast approaching.
Conan and his friends, armed with ample equipment and unwavering determination, set off for the area where the forest entrance might appear. Upon arriving at their destination, they found themselves in a desolate mountainous region, utterly silent except for the howling wind.
“This place looks ordinary, there’s nothing special about it,” Ran Mouri said.
Conan carefully observed his surroundings and noticed strange patterns on the ground that seemed to form a giant design. "Everyone be careful, these patterns might be key. Lin Yu, scan the area with your detector and see if there's anything unusual," Conan said.
Lin Yu quickly took out a detector and scanned the ground. After scanning, the detector showed a powerful energy fluctuation deep underground, and this energy fluctuation seemed to be connected to the surrounding patterns.
“Conan, there’s a powerful energy fluctuation underground, which may be related to the entrance to the forest,” Lin Yu said.
Just then, the sky suddenly darkened, and the once-calm ground began to tremble. As the tremors intensified, the patterns on the ground gradually lit up, and a massive portal slowly appeared before them. A mysterious aura emanated from the portal, as if beckoning them to enter.
"It seems this is the entrance to the forest. Is everyone ready?" Conan said, his eyes revealing determination.
Everyone nodded and followed Conan into the portal. The moment they stepped through, they felt a flash of light before their eyes, and their bodies seemed to be pulled by a powerful force. When they came to their senses, they found themselves in a dense forest.
A thin mist hung in the air over the forest. The trees were tall and dense, and sunlight filtered through the leaves, creating dappled patterns of light. Silence reigned, but Conan and his friends felt an invisible pressure, as if countless eyes were watching them from the darkness.
"Everyone be careful, there might be all sorts of dangers lurking here," Conan said in a low voice, while signaling everyone to stay alert.
They walked along a narrow path when suddenly they heard a strange sound, like someone weeping softly. The sound echoed in the mist, sending chills down their spines.
"What is that sound?" Lin Yu asked nervously.
Conan took out his flashlight and shone it in the direction of the sound, but all he could see was a thick fog, and he couldn't see anything clearly.
"Everyone, stay close to me and keep going. Let's see what's causing this trouble," Conan said.
The group cautiously approached the source of the sound, and as they drew closer, the crying became clearer. Suddenly, a figure appeared before them. It was a girl in a white dress, her hair obscuring her face, her body trembling slightly.
"Who are you? Why are you crying here?" Ran Mouri asked.
The girl didn't answer, she just continued to cry. Conan sensed something was wrong and signaled for everyone to stay away. Just then, the girl suddenly raised her head, revealing a pale face and an eerie red light flashing in her eyes.
"You shouldn't be here, don't leave..." The girl's voice turned sinister and terrifying. As she spoke, her body began to change; her arms grew long and thin, her nails sharpened, and she lunged at Conan and the others... What dangers will Conan and his friends encounter in this mysterious forest? Can they break the curse of the ancient temple and stop the release of evil forces? Everything is shrouded in suspense...
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