Conan: Above all force, there is truth!

Seemingly noticing the puzzled look in the staff member's eyes, the bespectacled man next to him chuckled, "Haha, this guy keeps insisting on knowing exactly where his childhood home is located in the reservoir!"

The staff member's serious confusion immediately dissipated. "Oh, I see. No wonder you made me look for an old map of the village!"

After saying goodbye to the staff, the two men turned to leave.

Just as the two turned around, a black object fell out of the bespectacled man's pocket.

The sound of the item falling immediately attracted the attention of everyone present.

Upon seeing the 'stun gun' that fell out of the man's pocket, Conan immediately frowned.

Then, feigning an innocent expression, he looked up and asked, "Uncle, is that a stun gun?"

"Oh? Little brother, you actually know this?" The bespectacled man chuckled, then explained, "I work as an insurance investigator in Tokyo, and this job involves encountering many dangerous situations. For self-defense, I habitually carry this with me when I go out."

After explaining, the bespectacled man said goodbye to the staff and Conan again and left the city hall.

After the two left, Conan looked up at Ryuno, and Ryuno nodded in response to Conan.

Although Conan didn't say anything, how could Ryūno not understand what he meant?

Conan clearly thought those two people were a bit strange, even suspicious.

Putting aside their conversation, the stun gun that the bespectacled man dropped on the ground was already quite eye-catching.

Generally speaking, what kind of good person would carry a stun gun with them when they go out?

Although that person just gave an explanation, regardless of whether his reasons are true or false, he is highly suspicious.

Just then, the staff member who had gone to get the map and guidebook for Conan returned.

After receiving the map and guidebook from the staff, Conan asked, "Thank you, Uncle. Did the person who ultimately opposed the construction of the reservoir move to a new village?"

"Huh? Kid, why would you ask such a question?" The staff member looked at Conan in surprise.

Noticing the staff's surprise, Conan immediately pointed to Ryūno beside him and gave him an innocent smile, "It's this older brother who wants to ask you, I'm just asking for him~"

The staff member looked at Longye, who was standing to the side, and asked in confusion, "Why are you asking about this?"

At this moment, Ryūno gently placed his right hand on Conan's shoulder and said with a smile, "Actually, it was a research project assigned by our university professor. We were asked to investigate the main connections between 'building a reservoir' and 'policy' and 'local residents'."

"I see~ Your professor is really interesting! But I'm sorry, although there weren't many residents who opposed building the reservoir in the end, so much time has passed that I can't quite remember."

At this point, the staff member lowered his head to think and said, "Aside from a few young people who went out to work, most of the residents who objected eventually moved into this new village. I don't know anything else, sorry..."

"It's okay, thank you~"

After thanking him, Ryuno grabbed Conan by the back of his collar and walked out of the city hall.

After leaving the city hall, Conan smiled sheepishly. "Takeda, well, I can't help it~ I'm just an elementary school student right now, how could that person possibly tell me something like this..."

"It's okay, isn't that why you dragged me here?" Ryūno put Conan down on the ground.

Seeing Ryūno's kind expression, Conan suddenly felt a chill.

Before Conan could gather his thoughts, Ryūno's phone vibrated twice.

Longye glanced at the text message and shook his head helplessly.

Conan, standing to the side, secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to himself that the text message had come at just the right time.

"Professor Agasa said that Genta ate ten boxes of takoyaki just now, and now his stomach is so upset that he can't move. The professor is going to take him to the medical room near the hotel and told us to go there as soon as we're done with our work."

"What?! Ten boxes of takoyaki?! That idiot..." Conan covered his face helplessly.

Longye waved his hand, "Alright, now that you've achieved your goal, let's go back first."

After hearing Genta's 'glorious deeds', Tatsuno was speechless.

Anyone who didn't know better would think that Genta's parents often abused him and didn't give him food...

Halfway there, Conan spoke up: "Takeda, although this is just my feeling... I think the reason that bomber wanted to harm Mayor Asakura is because of the reservoir construction! What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Longye blinked. "I think you're right."

What do I think?

Not only are there snow-capped mountains here, but you and Uncle Mori are both here... What am I supposed to think?!

Whether you guessed correctly or not, at this very moment, the word 'death' is already written all over some people's heads.

After hearing Ryūno's answer, Conan continued, "Also, why did that bespectacled man carry a stun gun with him?"

“He is indeed suspicious, but his companions are even more suspicious, aren’t they?” Ryūno nodded casually.

Upon hearing this, Conan turned to look at Ryuno, frowned, and began to think.

A moment later, a glint of light flashed in Conan's eyes.

That's right, Takeda is right!

Although the bespectacled man was clearly suspicious, the man in green next to him was also suspicious!

Based on their conversation, they should be the 'young people who went out to work' that the staff member just mentioned.

Strangely, why did the man in green want to know the location of his childhood home, which was submerged in the reservoir?

That person even specifically requested two maps for accurate comparison…

Longye's analysis was correct; that man in green was also very suspicious!

……

Shortly after, Ryuno and Conan ran into Dr. Agasa and the others at the entrance of the medical room.

Since it was getting late, everyone went straight back to the hotel to have dinner.

After dinner, everyone left the restaurant, intending to buy some souvenirs from a nearby shop.

Looking at the energetic Genta, Sonoko couldn't help but complain, "Seriously, you just had a stomachache from overeating, how come you can still eat so much at night?"

"Because Genta's stomach is made of iron!" Mitsuhiko explained before Genta could answer.

Genta patted his belly and laughed, "That's right! If there's eel rice, I can keep eating!"

After saying that, Mitsuhiko and the other two ran to the gift shop to pick out gifts for their parents and their homeroom teacher, Ms. Kobayashi.

Seeing this, Sonoko sighed helplessly, "But to be honest, this child's belly is really something..."

"Alright, Sonoko, let's go pick out some souvenirs too~ Oh, and don't forget to pick out a gift for Sera who couldn't come!" Ran said with a light laugh.

"That's right, it's such a shame Sera couldn't come! But... what kind of gift do you think she'd like?"

Sonoko glanced at Ran and Ryūno, then frowned.

Since Sera Masumi had only recently transferred schools, she had no idea what Sera liked.

After hearing Sonoko's words, Ran and Tatsuno exchanged a glance but did not reply.

Yes, it seems they really don't know what Sera Masumi likes...

On the other side, Conan saw a poster on the wall about 'snow walking' and, on a whim, immediately went to the hotel front desk.

"Big sister, can I ask you something?"

"Go ahead and say it, little one~" The woman at the front desk, wearing glasses, looked down at Conan.

Conan pointed to the poster next to him and asked, "Will this snow hike lead to the reservoir?"

Chapter 376 Watching kids fight is the most boring thing ever.

Although the bespectacled receptionist was puzzled as to why the child wanted to go to the reservoir, she patiently answered:

"Well... if the guests are interested, they can go over there. Little brother, would you like to visit the reservoir?"

“Yes, yeah~” Conan nodded with a smile.

After getting the answer he wanted, Conan said goodbye to the older woman in front of him.

The main reason for coming to Kitasawa Village this time is to investigate the construction of the reservoir back then. Conan believes that the bomber is very likely the person who opposed the construction of the reservoir back then.

Therefore, he also wanted to go to Beizhize Reservoir to investigate in person and see if he could find any useful clues.

But even if he were an ordinary adult, let alone a 'primary school student,' he would still need a suitable reason to approach the reservoir.

After all, the reservoir itself is not a 'tourist attraction'.

Soon after, Longye and his two companions finished selecting souvenirs at the gift shop and prepared to go upstairs to play some card games.

Just then, Conan quickly ran to Tatsuno's side.

"Those kids went out to play and got lost..."

Hearing this, Sonoko shook her head helplessly. "What? They really are naughty kids! Come to think of it, you're a child too, right..."

"Longye, let's hurry and go find those kids! It's so late and so cold outside. If they get lost, it'll be a real problem!" Xiaolan looked at Longye worriedly.

"It's okay, don't worry, you guys go up and play first, Conan and I will bring them back soon~" Ryuno waved his hand casually, comforting Ran.

After hearing Ryuno's words, Sonoko smiled and patted him on the shoulder, "That's right, Ran, let's go up first. Since Ryuno has said so, there shouldn't be any problem~"

"Okay, but please be sure to contact us anytime if you need anything." Ran nodded in agreement with Sonoko's words.

She thought Sonoko was absolutely right; since Ryuno had said so, there couldn't be any problem.

Deep down, Tatsuno was almost synonymous with 'omnipotent'.

After saying goodbye to Ran and Sonoko, Ryuno and Conan left the hotel.

Just as Conan jumped to get on the skateboard, Ryuno grabbed him in mid-air.

Before Conan could ask Ryuno, Ryuno pointed to the 'snowmobile' not far away and said, "Isn't this thing more convenient than your skateboard?"

Looking at the snowmobile not far in front of him, Conan nodded subconsciously.

Takeda is right, the snowmobile is indeed more suitable than his skateboard.

The snowmobiles have a back seat for carrying people, which makes it easier for them to return after finding Mitsuhiko and the others.

With that in mind, Conan and Tatsuno each mounted a snowmobile and used their detective badges to contact Mitsuhiko and the other two as they moved forward.

Shortly after, the voices of Mitsuhiko and his two companions came through the detective badge.

Based on their description of their current location, Tatsuno and Conan roughly knew where the three of them were.

Before long, Ryūno and Conan found Mitsuhiko and the other two by the roadside.

Upon hearing the engine sound, Mitsuhiko and the other two excitedly waved to Ryuno and Conan.