Chapter 159 Paper Figure

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Early in the morning, Suzuki Sonoko knocked on doors one by one and woke people up.

"Really? We were the last ones to come back last night, so how come you guys were all so sleepy? Hurry up and get up! It's too late. You have to wait in line for hours!"

"What's the hurry..." Conan Edogawa pushed open the door with dark circles under his eyes.

Although he came back not too late last night, the young man's last words kept him awake for half the night.

"Morning, Conan."

Hearing the voice, Edogawa Conan quickly turned around and said, "Good morning, Sister Xiaolan."

The black-haired girl smiled at him, "Didn't you sleep well last night?"

Conan Edogawa felt his face getting hot for some reason, he laughed and said, "It's okay, I'm just a little excited."

Haibara Ai walked out from the other side.

The girl was wearing a simple white top and apricot shorts. There was no expression on her cute face and her eyes were very cold.

She passed by Edogawa Conan and when she saw Mao Lilan, she whispered, "Good morning."

Mao Lilan was stunned for a moment, and her smile became even brighter: "Xiao Ai, good morning!"

Edogawa Conan: “?”

The corners of his raised mouth lowered.

No, on what basis?

Why does Xiaolan smile so sweetly to Huibara?

After all, they have known each other longer, right?

Holding back this little bit of emotion, Edogawa Conan looked at Haibara Ai with a hint of anger in his eyes.

After finishing the meal, several people prepared to set off for the temple.

As the distance was not far, they went there on foot.

Conan Edogawa deliberately fell two steps behind, and Ai Haibara walked beside him, smiling: "You want me to say good morning to you too?"

“It’s a matter of courtesy!”

"Does it matter?"

Edogawa Conan: "It's okay."

He lowered his voice: "Be careful today."

Huiyuan Ai: “Yeah.”

They walked all the way to the foot of the temple. The familiar stairs and bamboo forest spread out before their eyes. There were people everywhere. Conan Edogawa quickened his pace, afraid of getting separated from Ran Mouri and the others.

Huiyuan Ai took two steps forward and suddenly asked, "Will you go ask Yu Renling for help?"

Edogawa Conan paused: "No."

Huiyuan Ai said: "You can go."

This shocked Conan Edogawa: "Haihara?!"

"He already knew a lot last night. Whatever he meant, it seems that he meant no harm to you."

But he clearly said that he should take the risk himself...

Conan Edogawa wanted to say something, but Kogoro Mouri in front of him had already turned around and strode towards them.

"Hurry up, little brat! If you delay my meeting with the witch, I will feed you to the fish!"

Edogawa Conan had no choice but to shut up.

He just subconsciously looked at Miyakawa Ling in the crowd, who turned sideways and smiled: "Do you want to hold hands?"

"……Need not."

The group followed the flow of people and walked upwards. After climbing the stairs and passing through the bamboo forest, the magnificent and mysterious temple came into view.

The wind was very strong today, and the wind chimes in the corridor were jingling. As soon as Edogawa Conan entered, he smelled the light fragrance of ancient Buddha, and the noisy sounds that had surrounded his ears also disappeared.

Everyone remained silent tacitly.

When they arrived at the inner hall of the temple, only three people were allowed to enter at a time. Conan Edogawa entered with Kogoro Mori and Ryo Miyagawa.

At the end, the witch standing on the side came forward and motioned for them to take out three paper figures from the tray.

The witch was indeed a beauty as rumored, with fair skin, delicate features, and she wore a white priest robe with her hair tied softly with a red rope. She looked not at all aggressive, but beautiful and divine.

Maori Kogoro stared at it with wide eyes, not caring that this was a temple, and asked excitedly: "What is this paper figure used for? Miss, can you tell me in detail?"

The witch bowed her head slightly, and then said in a gentle voice: "This is for praying. Just put the piece of paper with your name and wish written on it into the belly of the paper man, and make a sincere wish to the Sea God during the ceremony, and the Sea God will fulfill your wish."

As soon as her voice came out, Edogawa Conan's gaze froze.

It was the female voice I heard in the secret passage last night!

"So that's how it is...Haha!" Maori Kogoro found a topic to talk about: "I wonder what the name of the miko is?"

It was actually quite offensive to ask at this time, but the shrine maiden answered with a good temper: "I am Yakasumi, the seventh generation shrine maiden of Hailai Island."

"What a nice name! Miss Yage, we are from out of town. After we get the paper figurine, what should we do next?"

"The sea god will give priority to the voices of loyal believers. If you have time, you can go and help clean the temple."

"Oh, I wonder when Miss Yage will get off work. Let's go have dinner together when you are free!"

Yakasumi's voice was light and faint, like pear blossoms falling all over the ground: "After noon, I will rest for an hour, but I have to prepare for the prayer ceremony, so I'm afraid I won't have time to eat with you, sir."

"It's okay, it's okay!"

Maori Kogoro was about to say something with loving eyes, but in the corner of the temple, a dark figure that looked like a staff member moved:

"Sir, there are a lot of people here right now. Please leave as soon as you finish writing the note."

Kogoro Mori reached out to take the paper figure, but he accidentally lost his grip and it slipped from his hand.

The witch's expression suddenly became extremely cold, and her dark eyes were as gloomy as ink!

At that moment, Conan Edogawa even thought that she would suddenly take out a gun from somewhere!

Even Kogoro Mori was a little scared.

The paper figure fell from his hand... and was caught by another hand just before it hit the ground.

Miyagawa Ling returned the palm-sized paper figurine to Maori Kogoro: "Mr. Maori, this is a very important thing, please hold it carefully."

"Uh... okay, okay!" Kogoro Mouri glanced at the shrine maiden in white. The shrine maiden's complexion looked a little better, but she no longer had the gentle look she had just now.

She said coldly, "Gentlemen, come here and write your wishes."

As the three of them walked over, Conan Edogawa always felt that the person in the corner was looking at him.

He felt a chill on his back, scribbled a wish, and wanted to leave quickly.

"Roll up the paper and stuff it in, like this."

The inside of the paper figurine was filled with straw and incense ash, leaving a little space. After they had stuffed everything in, the witch said, "Please bring the paper figurine here when the ceremony begins."

Maori Kogoro said angrily: "I know."

They walked out, and Miyagawa Ling was the last one. When he passed the miko, he smiled and said, "Please take a rest."

The witch paused. She saw the name that Miyakawa Ling had written on the note: "Mr. Hane, you too."

The tone of this sentence was gentler than all the previous words. Maori Kogoro glared at him, and when he left the hall, he grabbed Miyakawa Ling and shouted unwillingly:

"Why is she so gentle to you? Damn it! There are so many people out there who want to talk to me, Maori Kogoro! If she knew who I am, she would definitely regret it!"

Miyakawa Ling raised his head from under his arm, a slight smile appeared on his handsome face, and his golden eyes were shining brightly.

Kogoro Mori suddenly choked.

He looked at this face and thought about how he had also fallen in the beginning when the other person was holding this face and calling him "Mr. Maori" over and over again...

He had seen many good-looking men in his life, and he didn't like most of them, but this young man seemed different.

As long as he smiles, even if I know that some of the words are compliments, I will involuntarily feel better under that smile...

He seems to have some magical ability.

"Forget it." Maori Kogoro let him go and said solemnly, "Although the tactic of getting close to the miko was unsuccessful, I still have other ways to investigate."

Miyagawa Ling smiled as if it was a matter of course: "Of course you do."

Maori Kogoro's originally depressed mood suddenly improved: "Hahahahaha Xiaoling, just wait and see!"

After receiving the paper figures, several people wanted to return to their residence, but Miyakawa Ling found an excuse and stayed.

After twelve o'clock, the temple was closed. Yakasumi changed into casual clothes, covered his face, and left the temple through a small path.

Miyakawa Ling followed behind her.

The route that Yage Cheng took was secluded and remote, so he met fewer people. Those he occasionally met were all the indigenous people of the island.

The natives all recognized her.

"Where are you going?"

Miyagawa Rei heard the father of a father and son pair asking Yakasumi.

Yakasumi said, "Go back and prepare."

The father looked at her for a few seconds, said nothing, and took the child back to the house.

Before the child went in, he turned around and made a face at Okiya Kasumi.

Going further, the few people he met also talked to Yage Cheng.

"Yage, today's ceremony cannot go wrong."

"Where's the supervisor? Why isn't he following you?"

"Good luck this afternoon! I'll grab the best seat for the prayer ceremony!"

Yakasumi responded to each of their questions, being humble and polite, much more submissive than when he was wearing formal attire.

The road became wider, and Miyagawa Ling increased the distance of his tracking.

At a certain moment, he saw as expected that Bermode, disguised as Miyano Akemi, appeared and talked to Yakasumi.

Among the entire legend of Poseidon Island, the priestess Yakasumi is undoubtedly the most central figure. It was she who made the prophecy of "Gin". If Akai Shuichi came here for this prophecy, he would definitely pay attention to the character Yakasumi at all times.

It was impossible for him not to notice the appearance of "Miyano Akemi".

Miyagawa quickly raised his gun and pointed it at Vermouth.

In the eyes of the organization, Miyano Akemi was killed by Miyagawa Ryo for escaping. The reasons for her escape were that Shirley was missing and that she received a message from Akai Shuichi who still had feelings for her - although this was just a trick by Miyagawa Ryo to mislead the organization and clear up the relationship between herself and Akai Shuichi.

The organization somehow realized the truth: Shuichi Akai would not leave Miyano Akemi alone.

So, at this moment, "Miyano Akemi" was aimed at by the muzzle of the Magno gun in the dark. If Shuichi Akai was watching, he would definitely take action.

Even if he knew about Bermode's disguise skills, he didn't have the time to confirm who it was!

Miyakawa Ling fired directly: "Bang!"

Vermode's expression froze, but he restrained his instinct and did not dodge!