The famous criminal in the world of Conan

Chapter 323 Heading to the American Island

Two days later, on a small cruise ship at sea.

Maori Kogoro was lying on the railing of the deck with a cigarette in his mouth, bored, and said,

"You have to thank me, kid from Osaka. I'm the only one willing to agree to your sudden appearance and saying you want to go to Fukui."

"Let me tell you, just because I'm willing to come with you doesn't mean I have nothing to do."

The person that Kogoro Mori was talking to was naturally Hattori Heiji.

Hattori Heiji just smiled.

"Oh, Uncle Maori, I know, I know."

"Besides, I've covered all the expenses for this trip, so you won't lose anything."

"Okay, where are we going this time?"

Kogoro Maori said this very boredly.

He was woken up early this morning. Xiaolan and the others hadn't told him about it before, so it seemed like he was the only one who was kept in the dark.

"father!"

Xiaolan said with a smile,

"Today we are going to the island where the legend says mermaids live - American Island!"

"American Island?"

Maori Kogoro muttered something and then frowned.

"What a messed up name."

"The point is not the American island, but its title of the island inhabited by mermaids."

Bai Masong, who was standing nearby, came out and said as he looked at the outline of the island that was already faintly visible in the distance.

"Mermaid..."

Kogoro Mori looked a little emotional, because it was said that eating this thing could make one immortal.

As a detective over the years, he had met many wealthy families. After those people had money and power, they started pursuing illusory things.

Longevity is naturally the first thing to be affected.

However, Kogoro Mori did not believe this.

Are you kidding? If he really believed in these weird things, then he would not be able to be a detective anymore. He can't just set up a magic circle and use magic power to find clues every time he goes out to solve a case.

Thinking of this, he looked at the looks in Hakuba Song and Hattori Heiji's eyes and couldn't help but feel strange.

"Hey, hey, hey, you two guys don't believe in mermaids, do you?"

These two are typical children of high-ranking officials. Although one is called a detective and the other is a criminal policeman of the Metropolitan Police Department, what if...

No, no, he didn't dare to make up stories about the two big names in the police force like that.

"That is impossible."

Hattori Heiji smiled. How could he possibly believe in mermaids?

"I just received a letter saying 'The mermaid is about to be killed, come and save it'."

"It is precisely because of this letter that I called you and Brother Song to come together."

"After all, this kind of weird stuff, coupled with the island far out in the sea, gives off a weird and strange atmosphere no matter how you look at it."

"That's true."

Maori Kogoro nodded, but didn't really care, and said casually,

"In my opinion, you are most likely to use this letter as an excuse to go on a trip."

Maori Kogoro pointed it out directly, and Hattori Heiji was exposed and laughed again.

"Uncle Maori, you actually saw through me!"

"Humph!"

Maori Kogoro seemed quite proud.

"How can I not know your little thoughts?"

As he was talking, he remembered something.

"Hey, Bai Ma boy, why didn't your girlfriend come with you, and your little sister?"

"She's not on leave. Xiao Ai went back to her grandma's place."

Bai Masong answered casually.

Of course the real situation is not like this. After all, it is just asking for leave, which is not a problem for him.

However, he knew the real purpose of this trip very well, and it was not as simple as traveling.

At least we have to do something, and these things may not be known to the main characters of the red team.

If he brought Sato Miwako and the others with him, it would be difficult for him to get away. After all, it is impossible to leave your girlfriend behind when traveling.

So, if it's troublesome, I won't bring it.

Of course, since he's not bringing Miwako and the others, Hakumaso can't come out under the casual pretext of traveling.

So, what he told Inspector Megure and the others was that he found some clues about the arson on American Island three years ago, and that's why he came here.

Although the procedures and unspoken rules are not quite in compliance with regulations, it does not seem out of place because of the precedent of Lavender Villa a year ago.

Bai Masong was thinking this here. He has made a lot of plans during this period of time. Of course, how to implement them actually depends on the ideas of Miss Shimabukuro Kimie.

Just as he was thinking this with dissatisfaction, two little girls, Xiaolan and Heye, were chatting on the other side, also talking about topics such as mermaids and immortality.

"Hey, He Ye, tell me, about the American island we are going to today, the old lady who caused a heated discussion three years ago, does she really have the magical power that is said to be there?"

Xiaolan said this with some longing.

"I don't know, but I do hope she has that kind of magic. After all, I also want the blessing of eternal youth!"

He Ye also said with shining eyes.

"I see you want to tie down your Hattori with your youth and beauty?"

Xiaolan said this, moving closer to He Ye with a teasing look on her face.

"Hate it! Xiaolan, what nonsense are you talking about!"

Speaking of this, although He Ye might have this idea in his mind, he can't say it out loud.

On the other side, Conan and Hattori, two good brothers, were also bragging.

Kogoro Mori felt the sea breeze blowing towards him, lifting a tuft of bangs on his forehead and accelerating the ignition of the cigarette in his mouth.

He exhaled a puff of smoke and listened to the conversations between the young man and woman. He also felt that it was not bad to go out like this occasionally.

He looked at Bai Masong who was standing aside with his hands in his pockets, and thought, it's a good thing that this kid came alone, so he can be a match for me.

Thinking about this, he took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket.

"White Horse, want one?"

Bai Ma Song did not hesitate, took it and lit it skillfully. His skillful appearance surprised Maori Kogoro.