The establishment of the Time Travelers Alliance began in the first year of Conan

Chapter 149 Conan Can't Find the Second Pointer
This period can be said to be the most painful period for Conan.

For a detective, discovering clues to the second pointer, or even directly determining its name, is certainly a good thing.

But the problem is that there are too many "Clear Eyes" now.

For the dual timeline, the purpose is to cheat if you can, and try your best to cheat if you can't.

The first pointer, like the alliance, was unable to determine which pointer it was, so it was unable to interfere effectively.

But the second pointer is different.

……

"Dr. Agasa, are you sure that apart from the method of making that box, you really can't remember anything about the hands and this watch..."

Lying on the sofa in the doctor's house, Conan tried to make the doctor remember something.

Conan really has no idea how to find the second pointer.

Even he had to consider what happened when he found the first pointer—

Because the first pointer comes from the gem filling of a sword!
That is to say, the pointer does not necessarily appear directly on things such as clocks and compasses.

After knowing the four words "Clear Eyes", Conan suddenly discovered that there were so many "Clear Eyes".

Even if you just do a simple search online, the thousands or even tens of thousands of search results can seem despairing.

This is undoubtedly a dual timeline trick to delay time.

For the dual timeline, it is very simple to make some pointer-shaped collections or collections that match the two keywords "clarity" and "eye" appear in front of Conan.

After all, who can be sure whether the four words "Clear Eyes" refer to the name of the pointer or a description of its appearance?

"Sword of Clarity, Sword of Insight, Sword of Clarity..."

Looking at the densely packed options on the form that he had crossed out these days, Conan felt a little annoyed.

"At this rate, even if you search forever, you won't be able to find the real pointer."

Even the occurrence of this situation inadvertently increased the power of the [Real Timeline] a little bit——

Conan even had to try a different approach. He tried to learn about gemology, optics, and some knowledge related to the refraction and reflection of crystal materials.

Then it’s like Tang Seng tried to ask Sun Wukong if he could help him get the scriptures back from the West.

"Doctor, can't you try to find out which material or light will directly reveal the clues to the third pointer after passing through the mirror cover?"

"After all, it seems that the clues to the six pointers should all overlap inside the mirror cover. As long as we find a material with the same refractive index as the real pointer..."

Looking at Conan's somewhat depressed expression, Dr. Agasa smiled.

"You can't be a detective running away from a fight, Shinichi."

"Also, it seems that the clues for each subsequent pointer require light to be reflected by the previous pointer. Considering the different angles and the fact that the material inside the pointer is likely uneven, even if understandable text does appear, it's likely a false clue."

Conan certainly understands this. In fact, the more he learns about the relevant knowledge, the more he is convinced in his heart that only the real pointer can give the correct answer.

but--

“But there are just too many!”

Looking at the exhibition halls that suddenly appeared in the entire Tokyo like mushrooms after a rain, Conan couldn't help but complain.

"I've found information on at least thirty or forty jewelry exhibitions, Doctor. The total number of names listed is—"

Dr. Agasa interrupted Conan's complaints.

"Shinichi, think positively. Now you are sure that the pointer must be in Tokyo, or even in Beika Town, right?"

"Compared to potentially eliminating options one by one from around the world, honestly, they can actually be said to be doing you a big favor this time!"

This was actually a mistake made by Double Time. For Conan, the sudden appearance of those jewelry exhibitions and those exhibitions with themes related to "clarity" that suddenly appeared in Beika Town explained a lot.

"Yes, if you think about it the other way around, it means that the Black Organization and the official organization may have already learned some clues, so they want to make the situation more complicated."

What better way to hide a drop of water than to hide it in the ocean?
"Even the sudden popularity of Kaito Kid's teaser letter at school seems suspicious..."

To be honest, Conan originally wanted to find the official organization where Hattori Heiji was. After all, he was a detective with a strong sense of justice like himself.

However, after Kaito Kid's various false notices filled Beika Town, Conan gave up this plan. Conan's intuition told him that there was something wrong with the behavior of the official organization.

"If the authorities also wanted to use Kaito Kidd to learn clues about the second pointer from the 'Frontiers of Science', they wouldn't have actively fueled the situation like this."

"This has no meaning other than alerting Kaito Kidd and even making the situation more complicated."

"Conan! It's time for dinner!" Ran Mouri's voice came from outside the window of Dr. Agasa's house.

"Anyway, I'd like to trouble you, Doctor, to continue to help me keep an eye out for relevant clues."

Then Conan suddenly paused, suddenly thought of something, and looked seriously into Dr. Agasa's eyes.

"But only on the premise of paying attention to your own safety."

"Don't worry, Conan."

The doctor's voice sounded a little happy because of Conan's concern, "I will tell you as soon as I have a clue."

The thoughtful look on his face was replaced by a child's innocent and happy smile the moment he stepped out of the door.

"Here I come, Sister Xiaolan!"

Then Conan's gaze became solemn again for a moment because of Ran Mouri's expression as she stared blankly at the roof of Professor Agasa's villa, or the sky.

It's not just about the pointer. During this time, Conan has been trying to figure out what happened to Xiaolan.

After the train explosion, Xiaolan's mood seemed to be always hovering between depression and sadness.

"Sister Xiaolan, is there anything unhappy recently?"

"No, Conan, why would you think so?"

But Conan still noticed the hint of melancholy and sadness in Xiaolan's tone. He jumped to Xiaolan's side and made a face to try to make her happy.

——It didn’t work.

It’s okay, he still has a trick up his sleeve.

"Also, Sister Xiaolan, I got full marks in every subject in my recent exams at school!"

Mao Lilan smiled and touched Conan's head, "Really? Conan is really smart."

——It seems it still didn’t work.

"And I also made a lot of friends at school just as Sister Xiaolan said!"

Conan's words finally allowed Ran Mouri to relax for a moment from the tension of always paying attention to the warnings and premonitions in her heart.

"Not only that, Yuantai and the others have received a real commission! An adult has asked us to find a necklace she lost!"

Conan shamelessly struck a detective pose.

"Because we are the Junior Detective Team!"

"So how's your investigation going?"

Of course, the investigation found nothing.

Even according to the truth that Genta finally told under everyone's pressure, he actually received the commission after he took the initiative to stop the sister who went to Uncle Conan's office and offered to help.

Moreover, the sister took the initiative to revoke the entrustment.

"The sister told us that she just put it in a corner of the room and forgot about it..."

"But, that sister still treated us to a big meal in the end!"

Conan's words made Xiaolan seem to remember something. She adjusted her mentality and finally returned to her lively and happy expression.

Or perhaps it was because of the urgent premonition in my heart that I had to do so.

"Conan, actually, I've prepared another big meal for you today!"

"Really? Sister Xiaolan!"

Both of them were worried and thinking about something. Under the setting sun, Xiaolan held Conan's hand and walked towards the office...

(End of this chapter)