Daily Spy Life in the Detective Conan World

Chapter 882 Can I get my expenses reimbursed?
Makoto Kyogoku stood up, looked around, and his fierce, beast-like gaze vanished without a trace.

"Yuanzi, keep your voice down. The people here seem to care a lot about the treasure. What if they think you know the second way to the treasure and kidnap you in the middle of the night?"

Xiaolan also sensed these gazes and suddenly realized that Poseidon Island was not as beautiful as she had imagined; there seemed to be hidden dangers beneath the beautiful scenery.

"What are you afraid of? I have it."

Makoto Kyogoku nodded.

Xiao Lan's eyes turned into beady eyes, and she was speechless, unable to refute it, and inexplicably ended up eating a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).

"Didn't the head of the tourism department tell my uncle about some treasure map this morning? We can play with that, otherwise it's really boring to be in the sun all day."

"Yay! Anya wants to play that!"

Sometimes Natsukawa wonders if Anya will grow up to be a carbon copy of Sonoko Suzuki, because apart from being obsessed with girls, they seem to have many similarities, and their hobbies are also very alike.

"I'll forget it."

"I don't want to go either."

Ai Haibara and Conan both shook their heads. They wouldn't waste their time on such a childish game, except for Anya and perhaps only Sonoko Suzuki.

"Go take a look. Searching for the treasure will probably take you all over Poseidon Island. Help me look for any traces of the distillery." Xia Chuan ruffled the little girl's hair. "Haibara has strong perception, and Conan has strong detective intuition. I feel more at ease if the two of you go together."

Ai Haibara shrugged helplessly. "Alright then, I was thinking of going for a walk anyway."

I wasn't thinking that way just now, but as soon as Xia Chuan opened his mouth, Ai Haibara immediately changed her tune. We're better off without a comrade who wavers on every front.

Conan was speechless. Natsukawa doted on Anya too much. Was it because Anya was almost kidnapped by the Black Organization last time, and he felt guilty about it?

Actually, that's not the case. Natsukawa knew that the treasure hunt would involve circling the island. Compared to Conan and Ai Haibara's abilities, Anya's mental radar is more useful. Circling the island can also be seen as a search and reconnaissance mission. If the Black Organization sends people over, the probability of them being discovered is very high.

As for the danger, that's why we bring Conan along.

Conan can be kidnapped by bandits, he can be held hostage by assassins, but he will never be caught by the Black Organization. It can only be said that the will of the world determines everything, and some things are destined from the very beginning.

"In that case, let's go together."

Ran thought about it and finally decided to go with Sonoko, because she had already seen Kaito Kuroba and Aoko Nakamori running away into the distance, bickering.

"They really are an enviable pair of childhood sweethearts."

"Hehe, you miss that kid Shinichi Kudo, right? I knew we should just get rid of him and find someone else on Poseidon Island, how about that?"

"Hey Hey hey!"

Seeing Ran's hesitation, the famous detective assumed she was interested and quickly stepped forward, saying, "I just spoke with Shinichi this morning. He said he has a case to solve and needs to come to Poseidon Island. We might be able to meet soon."

"It can't be such a coincidence, can it?"

Sonoko Suzuki, hands on her hips, glanced at Conan suspiciously and said, "Tell me, are you Kudo's spy, secretly telling him about Ran's information, and perhaps even revealing your feelings to him, which is why he's been so brazen as to not come back?"

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You guessed perfectly.

Conan shook his head seriously: "Of course not. Shinichi hasn't had time to come back because of a case. The case he's dealing with right now is very confidential, and he can't let others know his whereabouts. Ran-neechan will understand, right?"

Ran was a little dazed, and she unconsciously thought of the relationship between Conan and Shinichi Kudo.

However, he was obviously overthinking it. There is a world of difference between elementary school students and high school students, and the two could not possibly have any relationship.

Is Shinichi really coming to Poseidon Island?

Ran's reaction was a beat slow, but the hope in her eyes was undeniable, making Conan reluctant to deceive her.

With me here, how could Shinichi Kudo possibly come? It's impossible.

But Ran's current dejected look, coupled with Sonoko's PDA, and Kaito's... why does he look so much like me?

It must be a combination of these factors that made Xiaolan suddenly become sentimental again.

"Yes, he said he would come, and he definitely will."

Conan's firm answer seemed to indicate that he had made a decision, or perhaps he was making a promise.

The group left together, with Conan and Ai Haibara bringing up the rear. One had a solemn expression, while the other had his hands in his pockets, looking rather disappointed.

"You refused to take the experimental antidote before, saying you wanted to save it for an important moment. So, the important moment you're talking about is meeting Ran Mouri?"

Ai Haibara's face was full of disdain.

He seems to have a broad perspective, but in reality, he is very emotional at times. Conan is a very contradictory and subjective person.

If we waste this opportunity, what will we do if we encounter Gin again?
The experimental antidote is likely to have significant side effects or drug resistance, and she, as the developer, felt very distressed about such a waste.

"Please, what could I do at that time? She was already like that. If I had hurt her further, she definitely wouldn't have been able to take it."

"To be honest, you're afraid of what Sonoko said, aren't you?"

"I don't understand what you're saying." Conan shook his head, staring straight ahead as if he had discovered something very special. With a delighted, childlike innocence, he exclaimed, "Look, there are penguins over there!"

Everyone paused, and even though they knew it was impossible, they all turned to look.

"Hehe, there are not only penguins, but also polar bears, tropical rainforest pythons, and even Thor."

Sonoko rolled her eyes: "Can you stop making such a fuss? It's just a few balloons, why are you acting like you've never seen anything like it before?"

"Hehehe, because I really like it."

Conan's attempt to change the subject was somewhat successful, as Ai Haibara had already given up on him.

She knew she could never wake someone who was pretending to be asleep.

I clearly like it to death.
Iwanaga, the head of the tourism department on Poseidon Island, warmly welcomed everyone's arrival.

He had been drinking with Kogoro Mouri all this time in order to persuade him to help him uncover the secrets left behind by the two female pirates. Now that Kogoro's relatives had come over, it was exactly what he wanted.

“Great! I’m sure you’ll love the treasure hunt puzzle I’ve prepared, but it might be a bit difficult for the kids. Mr. Mori, would you like to lend a hand? If you find the final treasure, our sightseeing class will have a very generous reward.”

His eyes, narrowed to slits behind his glasses, couldn't hide the eagerness in his gaze.

"Oh? Really? Hahaha, that's true."

Kogoro Mouri was so drunk that he was completely disoriented and couldn't hear what was being said. However, he vaguely heard that it was a compliment to him, and immediately opened his mouth wide and burst into laughter.

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"I should have known better than to force them to drink."

"Uncle Innkeeper, can we really get a generous reward for solving the riddle?" Anya pouted, her eyes darting around excitedly. "Can you reimburse our expenses for the next few days?"

Through her thoughts, Anya already knew the other party's purpose, and her mind raced. It was one thing for her family to be well-off, but if she could get something for free, her father and mother would definitely praise her.

Moreover, this innkeeper uncle looks really stupid, and I feel like I want to tease him.

"It's the section chief, not the innkeeper. I'm so sorry, Section Chief Iwanaga." Ran gave an apologetic smile. Everyone had heard her, but no one corrected her. She felt like she was the only reliable person in the group.

"It's okay, it's okay, that's just how kids are."

"But about rewards..."

"What? Can't the section chief give it to us? We don't seem to be interested at all if there's no reward."

"Haha, there are rewards, such as local specialties from Poseidon Island, and female pirate merchandise, including a pirate scimitar and a flintlock pistol."

"Hey, but I'm not interested in that. I'd much rather have my expenses reimbursed."

If it weren't for Anya's cuteness and the dark-skinned guy staring at him menacingly, Iwanaga would have slapped him long ago.

The Mori group stayed at the most luxurious hotel on the island, and their meals were of a very high standard. With a large number of people, the three-day, three-night stay would cost at least 400,000 to 500,000 yen.

The tourism section chief admitted that the price was a bit tight on his wallet.

"Is that not allowed? If that's the case, then we don't want to participate."

Anya seized the opportunity to block their retreat. Since they wanted her and the others to help find the pirates' treasure, how could they do it without paying a price?
This is a lesson my father taught me: you should only give if there's a return. At worst, I'll just switch to another game. Those treasure hunters I just saw on the beach were also suspicious.

"no problem!"

Iwanaga stamped his foot and immediately agreed.

I immediately regretted it after agreeing.

Although the code he set was based on the female pirate's treasure code, he didn't know if these people could discover the secret behind the treasure through the code.
Although Kogoro Mouri is drunk, he should be able to decipher his own code once he sobers up. The only worry is whether he can ultimately unlock the treasure.
The stakes are a bit high.

Well, I've already agreed, so let's just leave it at that.

Conan immediately found Section Chief Iwanaga's behavior suspicious.

Logically, even the most generous reward for deciphering the code shouldn't be hundreds of thousands of yen; this isn't a lottery or horse race.

This section chief started fawning over my uncle from the morning. Such unsolicited flattery is either suspicious or malicious.

"What did you find?"

"It's nothing, it just feels a bit strange."

Ai Haibara rolled her eyes. It was the right thing not to tell Conan too much about the secrets of the Black Organization. This guy likes to keep secrets to himself. He must have discovered something just now, but he just won't say it.

Hmph, luckily I'm the same way.

"Oh, by the way, can I get my travel expenses reimbursed as well?"

Section Chief Iwanaga's face darkened immediately, but seeing the expectant looks on everyone's faces, he could only force a smile and pat Conan's head: "Hehe, if we really find the treasure, I can give you all this reward separately, but I'm very confident in solving this puzzle."

Sure enough there is a problem.

Conan was basically certain in his mind, but he kept a childlike smile on his face and said, "That's great! The round-trip ferry and airfare should cost less than 200,000 yen."

It's worth mentioning that these expenses were originally paid by Xia Chuan.

"Haha. I'm looking forward to your answers. The puzzle has been designed for several months, and no one has been able to solve it before. I'm looking forward to Mr. Mori and all the handsome young men and beautiful young women."

Iwanaga has already given up.

Anyway, once we get our hands on the treasure, the hundreds of thousands we've invested won't amount to anything.

Of course, if these people can't solve the problem, he wouldn't mind finding a shady tour guide to rip them off to vent his anger and get his money back.

What if the other party doesn't buy the modification?
Sorry, but besides the treasure of the female pirates, the people on Poseidon Island are pretty much like pirates. They'll take anything you don't want, and they'll even give you money if you can't pay with your credit card. That's how hospitable they are!

Azure seas and skies are the eternal theme of Poseidon Island. The sky represents freedom and the sea represents inclusiveness. In that era of rampant piracy, female pirates were a very rare group.

Most women were used as tools for venting frustrations and as commodities for trade, so Section Chief Iwanaga was very curious to see just how much precious treasure the famous female pirate had hidden on the island.

"By the way, this puzzle is also related to the underwater ruins on the nearby Seijima Island."

Worried that the other party had only solved their own puzzle but not the female pirate's code, Iwanaga gave another reminder.

As they spoke, the group had already left the tavern.

Seeing Kogoro Mouri's drunken state, Iwanaga's eyes were filled with worry.
After he left, turning back every few steps, Ran approached him mysteriously, her eyes filled with a strange meaning: "Conan, are you so confident because Shinichi is about to arrive on the island?"

"Uh"

Oh right, he also needs to transform back into Shinichi Kudo. I almost forgot about that.

"Yeah, yeah, Conan just secretly called Shinichi."

Anya, thinking the matter was trivial or worried that Conan wouldn't become Shinichi Kudo, quickly set the tone.

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Conan replied with a dark expression, "Ania is right, Shinichi is almost here."

"That's great! Then you can come diving with us."

Xiao Lan smiled.

However, Conan didn't notice that Ran's smile seemed to carry a different meaning, and her gaze lingered on him for a long time.

Anya noticed this detail, touched her chin, and pondered how to expose Conan's true identity.

But Ran has a really wild imagination. Why would she think that Conan and Shinichi are the same person, even though Conan and Shinichi have appeared together before?

After a moment's thought, realizing her cup was severely overheated, she simply lay down on Bond's body.

"I think your purpose in bringing Bond along is just to have a mobile mount," Ai Haibara retorted speechlessly.

Is this definitely not animal abuse?

Although the animal was larger than she had imagined.

"Hmph, mind your own business. Bond and I have a complicated relationship."

"I'd risk my life for you."

However, this time Anya did not refute the language issue. Lying on Bond, she seemed to have been paused, remaining still. If it weren't for her increasingly wide, lively eyes, she would have looked like she was frozen.

(End of this chapter)