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Hattori Heiji gazed at the deep, distant sea, his tone serene:
"The client, far from being looking for the mermaid, actually told us where the mermaid was—"
"what?!"
Kogoro Mouri was taken aback!
Did they tell the mermaid where she was?
Is it possible that mermaids really exist in this world?
"Hattori?"
Conan is a staunch believer in scientific materialism and doesn't believe that mermaids exist in the world.
However, Heiji Hattori wouldn't lie about this, which means—
"That's right!"
Hattori Heiji's eyes were serious as he spoke slowly and deliberately:
"The client is a mermaid—"
"At least that's what she said!"
"what is going on?"
Conan and Kogoro Mouri pressed for an answer.
"The legend of the mermaid will end here, and the mermaid will be reborn here. We hope you can come and witness it—"
Hattori Heiji said calmly:
"Strictly speaking, this is not a commission, but an invitation, inviting us to this island inhabited by mermaids to witness the appearance of mermaids!"
3.6 "An invitation?" Conan frowned deeply:
"What is the name of the person who invited you?"
"A mermaid about to be reborn!"
"She really is a mermaid..." Conan was speechless.
"That's really creepy!"
Kogoro Mouri tightened his trench coat, feeling a chill in the sea breeze.
Xia Ye, leaning against the railing, curled up her lips. Jun Hui really knew how to play games. If she hadn't known about the plan, she would have felt a little creeped out like Kogoro Mouri, since the atmosphere had already been built up to this point!
"Xia Ye, what do you think?"
Conan nudged Natsume's arm.
After the last conflict between the Black Organization and the FBI, he was cautious for two days before resuming his attitude towards Xia Ye.
His intuition told him that Xia Ye would never harm him; it might be a bit mystical, but that's just how he felt.
"Maybe she really is a mermaid~"
Xia Ye patted his head and smiled slightly:
"I'd actually really like to see a mermaid in person, to see if she's as beautiful and alluring as the legends say, and oh right, if she can seduce men!"
"Don't make trouble!"
Conan slapped Natsume's hand away and said speechlessly:
"There are no mermaids in this world. Even if there are, they are dugongs, which are creatures that have always existed on Earth. They are not beautiful or alluring at all, and they certainly do not seduce men!"
"That's not certain!"
Xia Ye looked up at the United States Island, which was already faintly visible in the distance, and smiled: "This world is very mysterious. We should treat it with awe. How do you know there are no mermaids if you don't see it with your own eyes?"
"You're so naive!"
Conan rolled his eyes, surprised that Xia Ye still had a childlike heart.
Of course, it could also be bittersweet!
After all, he still longed for the mermaid's beauty, allure, and ability to seduce men!
Chapter 372 The Mermaid's Revenge Begins
American Island Pier.
After disembarking, Xia Ye and her group went to the village office.
Heiji Hattori received an invitation letter without any contact information, and now he has no way to find the person who commissioned him!
So I had no choice but to ask the staff for help.
"You little rascal!"
Kogoro Mouri complained repeatedly:
"They summoned us to this island without even understanding the situation!"
"What do we do now? Do we really have to find the mermaid?"
"Uncle—"
Hattori Heiji's eyes showed helplessness:
"They've already included the commission fee with the letter. Even if we don't want to take care of it, shouldn't we return the commission fee to them?"
"Service fee?"
Kogoro Mouri instantly perked up:
"How many?"
"Five hundred thousand per person!"
"Remember to give me mine!"
With money, Kogoro Mouri stopped complaining.
He went straight to the front desk of the village office and began to inquire about the situation.
You mean mermaids?
Upon hearing Kogoro Mouri's description, Mr. Kobayashi, a staff member at the village office, was somewhat surprised. After thinking for a moment, he said:
"There are legends of mermaids on this island, but when it comes to mermaids, the first thing that comes to mind should be our island's annual dugong festival!"
"If you're looking for mermaids—"
"Let's go participate!"
"Dugong celebration?"
Kogoro Mouri scratched his head. "Is it some kind of folk activity?"
"Dugard's Festival: The Longevity Woman, who can live forever by eating mermaid flesh, distributes three dugong arrows at each festival. Whoever gets their hands on these dugong arrows, made from the Longevity Woman's hair, will have their wish for immortality granted!"
Behind everyone.
The blonde woman with glasses rambled on and on.
Judging from her fanatical expression, she clearly believes in the existence of mermaids!
"Saori?"
They were all residents of the island, so Mr. Kobayashi naturally recognized them, greeted them, and then introduced them to Xia Ye and her group:
"This is Saori Kadowaki; she works at the local specialty shop on the street corner."
"She's very interested in mermaids; you can ask her anything."
"Hello, Ms. Saori~"
Kogoro Mouri eagerly stepped forward to strike up a conversation.
After all, Saori Kadowaki is a pretty young woman.
That old bastard won't let this go!
After chatting for a bit, the group decided to visit the local specialty shop where the brothel owner, Kanetsuka, worked.
The client, Ms. Mermaid, cannot be located at the moment.
Let's just consider this a tourist trip to the island!
On a village path.
Xia Ye and Xiao Lan walked behind.
She watched Saori Kadowaki chatting with Kogoro Mouri.
In the original storyline, when Conan and his friends arrived at the American island, Saori Kadowaki had already been killed by Kimi.
However, Junhui has not yet made a move.
As the culprit who caused the death of Junhui's mother, Junhui has prepared an even more shocking way for her to die!
In a local specialty shop.
Saori Kadori introduces the store's merchandise to Conan and the others.
"Summer Leaves—"
Xiao Lan tugged at Xia Ye's clothes, her pretty face full of confusion:
"I feel like this Ms. Saori is being a little too attentive. Is something wrong?"
"Saori—"
Before Xia Ye could speak...
A slightly mocking voice came from the doorway:
"Are you trying to curry favor with the tourists again? Are you trying to trick them into giving you the Dugong Arrow so you can escape the mermaid's curse?"
"Naoko!"
Saori Kadori turned to look at the person who had entered, her face flushed with shame and anger:
"No one will think you are mute if you don't speak!"
"Haha~"
Naoko Kuroe's eyes were playful:
"You've been living in constant fear ever since you lost the Dugong Arrow you received at last year's celebration!"
"If it weren't for getting another dugong arrow, why would you, with your personality, try to please tourists?"
"Wait a minute!" Xiaolan asked curiously.
What does "mermaid curse" mean?
"The Mermaid's Curse—"
Naoko Kuroe glanced at Saori Kadowaki:
"The Dugong's Arrow is a symbol of the mermaid. Losing the Dugong's Arrow will naturally bring the mermaid's revenge!"
"To be honest, I thought Saori would run away from the island and hide on the mainland for a while!"
Everyone turned their attention to Kanowa Saori.
Sure enough, a hint of panic appeared on her face.
For those who firmly believe in the existence of mermaids.
Mermaids are not only beings that can grant immortality, but also demons that can inflict curses!
It has to be said that this is very sad.
People who don't believe in mermaids won't have this kind of trouble!
Natsume glanced at Naoko Kuroe and Saori Kadowaki.
Both women firmly believed in the existence of mermaids.
He even set fire to Junhui's mother and killed her in an attempt to verify the existence of mermaids!