Turning her head to look at the castle, Katsuo Tabata said with some doubt, "Ever since Madam and Master Man got married, Madam has been living abroad with Master Man and the young master. But for some reason, ever since the fire, they have been staying in this castle. It seems to us that they are under some kind of spell."
Upon hearing these words, Conan's face showed a thoughtful expression, while Kōyū sat on the lawn looking at Ai.
Ai's hair glowed faintly red in the sunlight, illuminating Kousuke's eyes and igniting his heart.
Inside the castle, a slightly aged voice reached Professor Agasa's ears: "She often says that Dad is just an intellectual who spouts nonsense, isn't that right?"
Upon hearing this voice, the gardener, Katsuo Tabata, exclaimed in alarm, "Madam!"
The so-called first wife pushed the wheelchair, her face full of wrinkles making it impossible to discern her expression: "Actually, the child's father has often heard about this before, but he doesn't get angry at all when he hears such things; on the contrary, he's quite amused!"
Katsuo Tabata awkwardly took off her hat, touching her shiny bald head: "I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have reminded the First Madam of these things!"
The first wife waved her hand, indicating that it was nothing to worry about: "I've gotten used to life without him here. It's like the changes in the design of banknotes or the size of passports. At first, I wasn't used to it, but after a while, I stopped caring. Time is truly a cruel thing!"
The first wife then noticed Kōyū and his group behind Katsuo Tabata: "Who are these people?"
Katsuo Tabata, recalling what Mitsuru Mamiya had said, replied with some concern, "These gentlemen are the master's friends. I heard that this gentleman is also a scientist."
The First Madam's eyes, which had been squinting, widened instantly, her lenses gleaming with an indescribable light: "Scientist, perfect timing! I need your help to solve a problem for us. Let's see what mysteries he has buried in this castle."
"A mystery?" Conan was startled upon hearing this.
Katsuo Tabata, who was standing next to him, explained, "It is said that the master left behind a message saying that whoever can solve the mystery of this castle will receive his most precious treasure."
When Guangyou noticed that when the topic of treasure came up, the eyes of the first wife, who was sitting in a wheelchair, flashed with something called greed, and he shook his head.
Seeing Kōyū like this, Ai asked quietly, "What's wrong?"
Guangyou looked up at the First Wife, who was trying to divert everyone's attention: "There's trouble again this time!"
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