I'm in Detective Conan, but it's a chaotic battlefield.

They seem to be planning to leave by boat as well.

Chen Nuo only found out after asking that Kogoro Mouri had received a valuable commission, and the other party was in a hurry, so they directly paid for his luxury cruise.

Hattori Heiji was somewhat discouraged by his failure to find the culprit this time, and didn't want to stay there any longer, so he decided to hitch a ride back.

This fateful encounter made Chen Nuo feel like something was going to happen, but he couldn't think of any cases that happened under these circumstances, so he simply gave up.

After boarding the ship.

Everyone sat on the deck chairs, enjoying the sea breeze.

Uncle Mori was drinking beer while looking for someone to chat up, but he only picked the type he couldn't handle, so he didn't have many successes.

Kazuha Toyama complained incessantly the whole way because Hattori had been busy with his case and hadn't been able to spend much time with her.

Hattori Heiji was naturally unconvinced, and the two quickly started arguing.

"Apart from the festival day, you didn't play with me at all, and you even tried to peep at Ran while she was taking a bath." After a few words, Toyama Kazuha unleashed her ultimate move.

Ran's hand, holding the tropical fruit ice cream, froze in mid-air, her face filled with astonishment: "Eh? Hattori-kun has done something like this before?!"

Heiji Hattori: "It wasn't me, I didn't do it, don't listen to her nonsense."

Kazuha Toyama: "Ran, don't worry, I thwarted this guy's plot beforehand, and I even taught him a lesson."

If you're still not satisfied, I'll restrain him now, and you can beat him up again.

As he spoke, Toyama Kazuha moved closer to Hattori, seemingly intending to capture him.

Heiji Hattori quickly grabbed Conan to defend him.

Ran also tried to stop him, saying, "No need, Kazuha. I think you've misunderstood. Hattori-kun doesn't seem like the kind of person who would do that kind of thing."

Kazuha looked at Ran with concern: "Ran, you'll be easily fooled by men."

"No, I'll protect Ran-neechan," Conan interjected, breaking free from Heiji Hattori's grasp. He was also holding a small tropical ice cream tower.

Although it felt a little humiliating.

But being able to eat the same kind of ice cream as Ran feels so wonderful. ——— Conan's quote, worried about his house being robbed.

Conan was in a good mood because he didn't see Chen Nuo on the deck.

The guy disappeared as soon as he boarded the ship.

This gave Conan, who had originally thought Chen Nuo would be clinging to Xiao Lan, an unexpected surprise, and even the ice cream in his hand tasted sweeter.

This somewhat offset the bitterness and hardship of not being able to defeat Chen Nuo with reasoning on Mermaid Island.

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Chen Nuo wasn't on the deck because he had been called away.

After boarding the ship, Chen Nuo learned why Shirley had disguised herself as a secret agent late at night to switch the stone.

Because of the two stewards on this luxury cruise ship.

It turned out to be the sniper duo Chianti and Cohen in disguise.

By slipping a note under the coffee, they lured Shirley and Chen Nuo to the storage area below deck.

The corridor next to the storage room was dimly lit, and the green glow of the emergency lights cast a creepy light on Cohen's zombie-like face. The damp sea breeze seeped in through the gaps in the cabin.

"The boss said this thing is too dangerous and wants us to take it back," Cohen said seriously.

Chianti placed his hand on his lower back, presumably where he might have a weapon or something similar.

Shiho Miyano, her expression unchanged, handed the switched item to Cohen.

Then Cohen actually put on a monocular lens similar to a microscope, squatted down, and carefully examined it.

Was the method of estimation for the examination taught to him by other scientists in the organization?

Unfortunately, Sherry had already anticipated the organization's prediction.

During Cohen's inspection, Chianti stood guard near the cabin door.

She was wearing a crew uniform, similar to a flight attendant's style, but with a bulge around her lower back.

Chen Nuo guessed it was a gun.

Chen Nuo shifted his gaze from her waist to the corner of her eye, but did not see anything like a butterfly tattoo.

Does she not have tattoos in this timeline?

Without the tattoos, Chianti seems to have lost a lot of her charm. Wearing a school uniform skirt, she has the air of a well-behaved, mature girl, which is why Chen Nuo didn't recognize her at first glance.

"It's covered by makeup," she actually offered as an explanation.

Chen Nuo was startled.

Chianti turned to Shirley and smiled, saying, "Oh my, Shirley, your boyfriend seems interested in me."

Don't flatter yourself.

Shiho Miyano kept a straight face, putting on just the right amount of displeasure.

Chen Nuo then came to his senses and quickly went over to stand next to his girlfriend Shirley, quietly mouthing to her: I am testing the enemy.

Shirley's expression remained unchanged, so she probably didn't believe it.

The inspection went smoothly.

Because Shiho Miyano had already arranged for Professor Agasa to take the real thing away beforehand.

Chianti then took the box away, saying that Sherry could apply to use it after it was put back into storage, but at that time, the amount used would probably have to be carefully recorded, which would reduce a lot of room for maneuver.

"Have a pleasant journey." Chianti walked away with cat-like steps, her not-so-full, upturned buttocks swaying back and forth.

Before leaving, she deliberately rubbed her thigh against Chen Nuo's hand.

This left Chen Nuo completely bewildered.

However, Shiho Miyano quickly pinched Chen Nuo's hand that had been rubbed, displaying the reaction expected of a jealous researcher from a cool organization, while whispering, "She might be testing our relationship."

Chen Nuo nodded.

I thought to myself, thank goodness Chianti rubbed the back of her hand. If it had been the bottom, Sherry would probably have been in a very awkward position.

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After this little incident, Shiho Miyano said she was going back to her room to rest.

Chen Nuo was a little seasick and didn't like the stuffy room, so she decided to go to the deck to get some fresh air.

The sky was covered by thick clouds, gray and gloomy, as if it were still dark, and the clouds stretched endlessly along the sea level, as if rain could come at any moment.

Chen Nuo leaned on the railing and watched the sea view for a while.

Then he closed his eyes again to take a look at the situation in the mine, and took the opportunity to inspect the few experience orbs that had just been dug up.

This "activity" on Mermaid Island brought him three more partners, which greatly accelerated the work efficiency of the mine.

Even just watching them mine gave Chen Nuo a strong sense of satisfaction.

After looking at it for a while, Chen Nuo turned his attention back to that entry and started studying it.

Not long after, Chen Nuo suddenly felt a cool sensation on his face.

He opened his eyes and looked.

It's raining.

Raindrops fell on the deck, quickly spreading out in a blur, and the wind began to howl.

"Never mind, I'll go back to my room and rest first." Chen Nuo turned and walked towards the cabin.

But as soon as he left, he was stunned.

Ok?

Chen Nuo glanced back at the distance between the lifebuoy hanging on the ship's wall and his heels, wondering if the speed was a bit too fast.

A thought struck Chen Nuo, and he had a bold conjecture.

Then he walked to the side of the cabin and chose a quiet spot to test it.

Sure enough, they were bathed in rainwater.

The text entry, enveloped in light blue waves, now features a faster rolling effect.

As a result, Chen Nuo felt like a fish jumping into water in the rain, with his agility and perception greatly improved.

I never imagined that these terms only take effect under special circumstances.

I wonder if it will become stronger in the water?

Chen Nuo wiped the rain off his face, walked to the side of the ship's wall, and looked out at the sea while holding onto the railing.

Perhaps due to the rain, the leaden-black seawater was no longer calm, and waves crashed against the side of the luxury cruise ship, splashing out a large expanse of white spray.

This power of nature can instill a nameless fear in people.

Uh... I'd better go back and try a swimming pool.

Chen Nuo continued practicing on the deck. Sometimes he used kendo techniques, and sometimes he used backflips to roll around on the rain-soaked deck.

They had a lot of fun, just like kids.

suddenly--

After a backflip.

A pair of flawless, white feet, nestled in strappy sandals, came into Chen Nuo's view.

These feet are very thin; the slender ankles look like they could break easily.

Raindrops covered the fair, slender insteps.

Looking at the crystal-clear water droplets scattered on the instep of his feet, Chen Nuo suddenly felt a vague sense of déjà vu.

Imagine it's a sweltering summer day. The scorching sun bakes the asphalt road until it's burning hot, and even the cicadas in the trees seem listless. After a long day at work, you drag your tired body onto the subway, only to find that the air conditioning is broken. All around you are office workers drenched in sweat, and your clothes, soaked with sweat, stick to your body, making you feel extremely uncomfortable. After getting off the train, you want to buy a bottle of water to quench your thirst, but you realize you don't have any money. So, you have no choice but to walk home under the blazing sun.

When I get home, open the refrigerator door, and grab an ice-cold Coke.

Even just gently touching the water droplets condensed on the outside of a beverage can brings a strange sense of pleasure.

Not to mention sticking your mouth to the mouth of the jar.