Detective Conan: The Ultimate Growth Space

Just as he finished speaking, Hattori Heiji felt that everyone around him was glaring at him.

Hattori Heiji was quick-witted and immediately changed his tune, saying, "However, Conan Doyle is still better."

The people around him then stopped glaring at him.

When you encounter die-hard fans, you have to be careful what you say and do, otherwise, who knows what crazy things they might do.

Everyone in the hall was chatting amongst themselves.

Hiroyuki Kanaya clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention.

He announced loudly, "Everyone, it's getting late. Please go back to your rooms and get some rest. Breakfast will be at 9:00 AM tomorrow, lunch at 1:00 PM, and dinner at 8:00 PM. After dinner, as in previous years, there will be a super-comprehension test."

As he spoke, he pointed to a book in Hitomi Iwai's hand and said, "If anyone can get a perfect score in this test, they can get the first edition of Sherlock Holmes' debut novel, 'A Study in Scarlet,' which is the first time that Sherlock Holmes has appeared before the world."

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Chapter 124 Conan Appears, Everyone Avoids Him

Besides Kogoro Mouri, Ran Mouri, Heiji Hattori, and Tomoyuki, everyone else present was a die-hard Sherlock Holmes fan.

Upon seeing this book, *A Study in Scarlet*, I stared at it greedily, like a wolf.

For Zhiyong, who is not a Sherlock Holmes fan.

Zhiyong could not understand the people's desire to obtain this copy of "A Study in Scarlet".

"However, before that, you all need to demonstrate the extent of your admiration for Sherlock Holmes. I think you can all accept this," Hiroyuki Kanaya added.

"Proof?" asked Ayako Oki, the university student, with a puzzled look.

Hitomi Iwai put "A Study in Scarlet" into a box, took a stack of papers, and distributed them to everyone.

"My assistant has now distributed to everyone a thousand questions on Sherlock Holmes knowledge. You must all hand in your papers before dinner tomorrow, and only those who score 990 or higher will be eligible to participate in the super test after dinner," Hiroyuki Kanaya said solemnly.

"If I get 990 points, can I participate too?" Conan asked excitedly, his eyes shining.

Seeing that Conan was so young, Hiroyuki Kanaya assumed that Conan was just having fun, so he didn't pay much attention and nodded, saying, "Of course."

He then addressed the crowd, saying, "Please hand over your cell phones and any books related to Sherlock Holmes to my assistant for safekeeping. Even if you try to hide them, it won't work, as this villa is equipped with security cameras throughout. If anyone cheats, not only will their answers be invalidated, but I will also ask them to leave."

"Do I have to take this test too?" Kogoro Mouri asked, puzzled.

Kogoro Mouri isn't a Sherlock Holmes fan, so asking him to answer questions would be really difficult for him.

“Of course not, you are a special guest. You only need to give one speech at the end,” Hiroyuki Kanaya said with a smile.

Back in his room, Conan began to bury himself in writing.

Zhiyong looked at it and said, "Conan, would you like me to lend you a Sherlock Holmes book to read?"

Conan saw the Sign of Four in Zhiyong's hand.

He was very surprised and pointed to the security camera in the corner of the room, saying, "Why didn't you hand over the book? You were discovered. If you do this, I won't be able to pass either, and we'll be kicked out."

Zhi Yong rolled his eyes at him dismissively and said, "As a detective, you need to have keen observation skills. Didn't you notice that the security camera is just for show?"

"What? That security camera is just for show?" Conan asked, somewhat surprised.

"You signed up for this tour group, haven't you heard? Mr. Jinbao always deliberately makes the questions extremely difficult, he never intends for anyone to win. That book is just for attracting customers and showing off, he never intended to give it away." Zhiyong looked at Conan as if he were an idiot.

Conan was very upset when he heard this.

However, he still didn't believe it; as long as there was a glimmer of hope, he still wanted to try.

Zhiyong greatly admires Conan's spirit.

"There's no telephone, no television, no newspapers, and it's so hot, plus there's no air conditioning in the room," Kogoro Mouri complained.

Zhiyong smiled and said, "Why don't we let Uncle Maoli take a look at this copy of 'The Sign of Four'? It's quite well written."

Kogoro Mouri glanced at "The Sign of Four" and said, "Don't let me see any more Sherlock Holmes books. If it weren't for this lousy book, I wouldn't be here."

Seeing Kogoro Mouri's expression, Zhiyong smiled and picked up the book to continue reading.

The next morning, during breakfast.

Maria Toda pulled Conan aside and said, "You seem to have some secret. But you'd better be careful, or someone will find out."

Maria Toda is an astrologer, so Conan's heart sank when he heard this.

Conan actually had some suspicions that Zhiyong already knew his secret.

For some reason, Zhiyong never exposed him.

During the time Conan spent with Zhiyong, he also felt that Zhiyong was a good person and capable.

After this period of time, Conan also realized that his strength alone was insufficient.

Conan didn't know how to bring it up, and besides, this was too unbelievable. Furthermore, he didn't know if Zhiyong was willing to help him.

After lunch

Heiji Hattori approached Zhiyong and said, "It's a shame that Shinichi Kudo didn't come this time. I really shouldn't have joined this trip. Everyone was doing math problems this morning, it was so boring. You don't seem to be a Sherlock Holmes fan either, so why don't we go for a walk around the area together?"

Zhiyong smiled and agreed.

Most people here are still preoccupied with Sherlock Holmes's thousand questions.

If you're going to travel and end up spending a few days in this villa, you might as well not come at all.

Isn't it better to stay at home? It saves you from the bumps and bruises of traveling.

That evening, in order to reveal Conan's identity to Hattori Heiji, Zhiyong kept urging Mouri Kogoro to drink.

Because Zhiyong has already taken in the ghost of Jin Gu Yuzhi.

Hiroyuki Kanaya's body was in the garage.

The real show is about to begin.

Zhiyong is just here to make a cameo appearance.

Kogoro Mouri should not be allowed to interfere.

Sigh, how many times has Conan brought misfortune upon the organizer?

After Kogoro Mouri got drunk.

Zhiyong then helped Kogoro Mouri into the room.

To keep him from waking up, Zhiyong took out a silver needle.

This is the acupuncture technique that Zhiyong learned from a ghost who had studied traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture.

Zhiyong simply wanted Kogoro Mouri to get a good night's sleep.

This isn't Conan's tranquilizer dart; it wouldn't be harmful to Kogoro Mouri's body.

The injection I gave Kogoro Mouri will help him sleep better.

When Kogoro Mouri wakes up tomorrow, he won't feel hungover and will feel much better.

After making arrangements for Kogoro Mouri.

Zhiyong also returned to the hall.

When Xiaolan saw Zhiyong return, she said, "Sato, thank you so much."

Zhiyong waved his hand and said, "No need to be polite."

This was something he did intentionally, to put Kogoro Mouri to sleep, not because he was afraid Kogoro Mouri might do something.

Zhiyong was aware of Kogoro Mouri's reasoning abilities, and thought that perhaps he was just faking it.

In any case, his reasoning ability is utterly pathetic compared to Shinichi Kudo.

Now that Kogoro Mouri is drunk, he can't control Conan.

Once Conan is freed from restraint, he unconsciously becomes more active on the scene.

The reason I stopped Hattori Heiji last time was because it was the first time the two of them had met, and they had had some time to process things.

I think this time, they'll definitely spark something.

Now that everything is ready, Zhiyong no longer cares how the two best friends develop their relationship.

Everyone waited at the restaurant until after nine o'clock, but the organizer, Hiroyuki Kanaya, still hadn't arrived, and they were all getting a little impatient.

"Why hasn't Mr. Kanaya arrived yet?" Fujisawa Toshiaki complained.

"Ms. Iwai, could you please go and call Mr. Kanaya out quickly so he can correct these test papers for us?" Ayako Oki said, sounding a little impatient.

“But the boss instructed me to keep entertaining everyone until after dinner, when he comes in,” Hitomi Iwai said helplessly.

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Chapter 125 The organizer fell off the cliff

Helpless, everyone had no choice but to continue waiting.

But then it was already midnight.

Hiroyuki Kanaya still hadn't shown up, which made everyone very unhappy.

Fujisawa Toshiaki stood up first and said angrily, "Damn it, how long are we going to have to wait? I'm going back to my room to sleep."

“Mr. Fujisawa,” Hitomi Iwai tried to call out.

"I'm going back to sleep now."

"I'm not waiting anymore."

With someone taking the lead, Maria Toda, Nanako Kiyoko, and Ikuo Kawazu also got up to go back to their rooms.

“Perhaps the testing has already begun, and Mr. Jin Gu intends to do just that, to eliminate some people first,” Zhi Yong said softly.

The group had already reached the door, but they were all taken aback by Zhiyong's words.

They glanced at each other, said nothing, and walked back to their original seats.

By 3 p.m., everyone was exhausted. They had already drunk several cups of coffee and were just sitting there listlessly.

Maria Toda and Nanako Kiyoko probably hadn't stayed up all night, so they both fell asleep on the table.