The Detective Conan's Luck-Changer: Ran Begs for Mercy at the Start

"What's so great about Shinichi, that kind of deduction fanatic? He's clueless about romance, and he always leaves Ran to solve cases."

"Even if Ran really had some feelings for Shinichi before, Shinichi is dead now."

"Mr. Itsuki is a thousand times better than Shinichi, and most importantly, he's so handsome!"

As Sonoko Suzuki spoke, a smitten smile involuntarily crept onto her face. "Hehehe, how can someone as handsome as Mr. Itake be..."

Conan almost vomited watching it, but he seized the opportunity and managed to escape.

By the time Conan ran to Ran Mouri's side, their conversation about Eri Kisaki had already ended.

Furthermore, both of them knew Conan's true identity.

So, even after reaching his destination, Conan didn't overhear a single useful piece of information.

What appeared before them was a rope bridge more than 20 meters long, spanning both sides of the cliff.

The cliff is deep, and below it flows a rushing river.

About ten meters across the bridge is the Suzuki family's three-story vacation villa.

The weather in early summer changes a bit quickly; the sky begins to gather dark clouds, and it looks like it's about to rain.

"Mr. Izuki, this bridge looks very dangerous."

Sonoko Suzuki looked frightened. "Can you come with me?"

Izuki Shizuta didn't mind this small request and readily agreed.

"Sonoko-neechan is such a coward."

"It's just crossing a bridge, what's there to be afraid of?"

Conan looked disdainful.

Just as Suzuki Sonoko was about to teach him a lesson, Conan quickly ran onto the rope bridge and dashed to the other side.

Sonoko was furious! How dare she be looked down upon by a brat!

Sonoko turned around and said, "Ran, why don't you come across the bridge with us?"

Ran Mouri is skilled in karate, but she's not very brave.

Especially when she saw the rope bridge swaying slightly in the mountain wind, Ran Mouri's fear was already written all over her face.

Mao Lilan nodded.

As soon as they stepped onto the bridge, Sonoko Suzuki and Ran Mouri both lost their balance, causing the rope bridge to sway slightly.

"That's terrifying!"

Sonoko Suzuki threw herself into Karuichi Itake's arms, a smile playing on her lips.

Peeking out to observe Ran Mouri following behind,

As expected, Ran Mouri gave him a complicated look.

That's right, that's it.

Xiaolan, are you jealous? Hurry up and announce your relationship!

Sonoko Suzuki silently cried out in her heart, trying to convey a message to her best friend through her eyes.

Chapter 57 Taking Advantage of Others, the Suspension Bridge Effect

Izuki Qing Tian's eyebrows twitched.

He noticed that Sonoko Suzuki's hands were randomly touching his abs.

I'm certain her fear is all an act.

Izuki Karuta had considered getting his hands on the Suzuki Group's immense wealth.

But if that happens, it becomes selling one's body and living off a woman—ultimately making one inferior.

Izuki Qingtian mainly earns evil energy now; he's not lacking in money or anything like that.

"Miss Sonoko, watch where you're going."

Izuki Karuta pulled Suzuki Sonoko out of his arms, and the two walked side by side.

The rope ladder is only wide enough for two adults to walk side by side.

Ran Mouri could only follow behind the two of them.

Out of fear, Ran Mouri gripped the rope of the rope bridge with one hand and held onto the hem of Karuta Itake's clothes with the other.

Perhaps a mountain rain was approaching, for when the three of them reached the center of the bridge, a sudden gust of wind blew by.

The center of the bridge is the most unstable point, and the rope bridge was immediately blown about, looking as if it was about to be blown over.

"what--!"

This time, Sonoko Suzuki was truly frightened and threw herself into Karuichi Itake's arms once again.

Ran Mouri was terrified and clung tightly to the lower back of Itake Karita with both hands.

Caught between the two, Izuki Shizuta was unable to move.

At the same time, I could feel Sonoko Suzuki and Ran Mouri's hearts racing with fear.

"Okay, it's alright now, the wind has stopped."

Izuki Qingtian spoke up to remind him that he had been being held like that for more than 20 seconds.

The two best friends then came to their senses and quickly let go of each other's hands.

Although they walked slowly, the three of them crossed the bridge safely.

At that moment, Ayako Suzuki, who was inside the villa, heard voices outside and came to the bridge to welcome the group.

Ayako Suzuki is Sonoko's older sister, the heiress of the Suzuki Foundation, and is 24 years old.

This was originally just a get-together with a few old classmates to catch up.

It just so happens that the garden also wanted to come and play, saying that it would be more lively with more people.

Perhaps it's because the Suzuki family had such good upbringing.

The Suzuki Group is incredibly wealthy, yet its two daughters are neither spoiled brats; on the contrary, they are approachable and down-to-earth.

Ayako Suzuki has an average appearance, but she loves to laugh and is very friendly. She seems to be the type who doesn't get angry easily.

"Sister, you know Xiaolan."

"As for this gentleman, he is Mr. Yizhu, whom I mentioned to you."

Sonoko suddenly asked in confusion, "Huh, where's that kid?"

As they were talking, a short figure appeared from around the corner of the villa—Conan.

Have you seen someone with bandages on their face?

After Conan crossed the bridge, he heard some noises in the woods next to the villa.

Turning my head, I saw a strange person with bandages wrapped around their face, and I wanted to see what was going on.

As a result, that person ran away without looking back, and Conan, with his short legs, lost track of him.

Because of this, Conan had no idea what happened to the other three people while they were crossing the bridge.

"A strange man wrapped in bandages? Conan, you... don't scare me."

Ran Mouri has been afraid of ghosts since she was a child, and Shinichi Kudo sometimes says scary things on purpose.

"You brat, if you keep talking nonsense and scaring Xiaolan, I'll beat you up."

Sonoko shook her fist, forcing Conan to shut up.

Only Ayako answered seriously, saying that none of the people who came to the villa today had bandages on their bodies.

The group entered the villa and placed their luggage in their assigned rooms on the second floor.

After resting for a while, it was lunchtime.

At the dining table, Izuki Karuta met four of Ayako's former university classmates.

Chikako Ikeda, now a screenwriter, has short hair and heavy makeup.

Hiroki Kakutani, a tall magazine editor, is holding a camera.

Ota Masaru, who was in sales, had a headscarf tied around his forehead and a cigarette constantly burning between his fingers;

And there's Ryoichi Takahashi, who works at a food company; he's chubby and has a somewhat simple-minded look.

All four were classmates and members of Ayako's film studies club when she was in university.

Once everyone had arrived, Conan asked if anyone had seen the bandaged man.

All four shook their heads.

Izuki Karita couldn't help but smile.

"What's wrong, Mr. Yizhu?"

Sonoko asked with some anticipation.