I'm in Detective Conan, and the system has appointed Batman.

The butler standing behind Koizumi Akako said matter-of-factly,

"The origin of magic is demons and devils."

"The closer an existence is to the origin of magic, the more powerful its magic becomes. Naturally, the curses it suffers are also more similar to those of the origin of magic. Miss, I'm not saying you're a demon; I'm just answering a guest's question."

Koizumi Akako glared at the butler.

He had an expression that said, "Did I ask you to say something?"

Upon hearing this, the butler immediately stood at attention, as if he hadn't said anything at all.

"...Alright, alright, what did you just tell me?"

"Princess Kaguya? The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter? Uh, I don't know anything about this either. My family crossed over to Japan five hundred years ago during the Sengoku period. If the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter really exists, it would be from the Asuka period a thousand years ago."

"As for the Wind God Sword and Thunder God Sword you mentioned? I do have a vague recollection of them."

Koizumi Akako rested her chin on her hand, looking somewhat bored, yawned, and then answered.

"It is said that the Wind God Sword and the Thunder God Sword are ancient divine swords that have existed for thousands of years."

"During that period, these two swords were also known as the Totsuka Sword and the Ame-no-Murakumo Sword. They were wielded by the legendary Susanoo-no-Mikoto and used to slay the ferocious beast Yamata-no-Orochi. There is also a saying that these two swords were actually the same sword, but were split in two by someone."

"In short, they are just some completely fictitious myths and legends. Every place has some similar legends."

"However, those seven precious jades you mentioned are indeed magical artifacts. I can't use magic to divine their exact location, so you'll probably have to send people to find them yourself."

At this point, Koizumi Akako once again turned her gaze to Ai Haibara beside her.

She stared at Ai Haibara for a while before speaking.

"Speaking of which, why is the little girl next to you's soul and body different?"

"I can't see any magic on her at all; it's like an adult has been rejuvenated. But that's impossible, isn't it? I don't even have any potions that can reverse aging."

"What magic can't do, technology can."

Chen En interrupted Koizumi Akako directly.

This stopped Koizumi Akako from her next boastful spree and her signature rich girl-style three-part laugh, bringing her voice to an abrupt halt. She looked sharply at Haibara Ai and then reached out her hand.

The butler placed the crystal ball in her hand, and the next moment, she saw the prophecy she had given back then.

[And so the elixir, imbued with azure flames, engulfed the ghostly princess in the snowy sea: returning to silence.]

Koizumi Akako: ?

Is this some kind of panacea?

Purely synthesized using technology, without a trace of magic?

"...I must say, your technological development is quite impressive."

Koizumi Akako uttered a dry, monotone sentence.

Chapter 528 A Witch Forges a Cross as a Talisman? Are You Awake?

After confirming that no further information about the Legend of the Sword Hero could be obtained from Akako Koizumi.

Chen En tapped his forehead lightly with his finger before getting down to business.

"Miss Akako, do you know anything about another witch?"

"I learned from a friend that the one who came this time is the Purple Witch, who can instill fear in those who look directly at her."

A purple fear witch?

Koizumi Akako sat up straight, somewhat surprised.

The Seven Witches of that time only formed a temporary team to escape from the Witch Trial. After leaving Europe, they disbanded and had no contact with each other. Otherwise, they wouldn't have made a coercive alliance to guard against other witches.

Therefore, she didn't really know anything about the purple fear witch; she had never even seen this generation's purple witch.

However, since they are all witches, they all use the same set of magic books.

To be honest, it's not that there's no way to counter it.

This is exactly what Akako Koizumi is doing.

She had just entered a meditative state and was crafting a magical item that could sense the presence of witches within a certain range.

Admittedly, if Koizumi Akako were to specifically target the Purple Witch, the Purple Witch would definitely detect and counter her. However, the magical items Koizumi Akako created were designed to target herself.

The Purple Witch was only falsely detected because her magical properties were extremely similar to those of Koizumi Akako.

This way, the restrictions between the seven witches can be bypassed.

"See, this is what I have in my hand."

Koizumi Akako picked up the completed cross pendant and twirled it in her hand.

Ai Haibara, who was standing nearby, was unaware of the situation and probably didn't realize anything was amiss.

However, Chen En felt extremely uncomfortable.

Koizumi Akako's fear of the Protestant witch trials had reached the point where she felt she could be manipulated by a scarecrow. And this girl is actually using a cross as a magical prop...?

Comparable to Christ to the cross, or Kennedy to the sniper rifle.

Haki Hong, are you really not afraid that Father Anderson will come out and conduct a heresy trial?

"Anyway, you can take it and use it for now."

Koizumi Akako casually tossed the cross pendant in her hand.

Upon seeing the flying cross pendant, Chen En immediately reached out and caught it.

The moment his fingertips touched the cross pendant, he could sense a special rhythm coming from the direction of Koizumi Akako, indicating the presence of a witch nearby.

Chen En's fingers gently caressed the surface of the cross.

The witch is a very difficult opponent.

Possessing versatile supernatural magic and proficient in various summoning techniques, they are a formidable force in terms of the diversity, quality, and quantity of their abilities, but they are not invincible.

He had already rehearsed how to deal with the witch when he worked with Akako Koizumi.

Just like dealing with Zatana, the ironic witch in the DC universe.

He could either make the witch lose consciousness and the ability to cast spells in an instant, or make her lose her voice and be unable to chant, and he needed to be able to confirm the witch's location for all of these.

With this cross pendant, the Purple Witch no longer posed much of a threat to him.

However, at that moment, a loud bang came from one of the rooms in the villa.

Koizumi Akako immediately stood up.

She let out a somewhat awkward, spoiled laugh.

"Hahahaha, alright, alright, now that we've asked the questions and gotten the things, let's hurry back."

"This young lady still has things to do, haha..."

This is clearly a magical item that was not finished being crafted and exploded in the furnace.

Chen En twitched the corner of his mouth but didn't say anything.

He thought for a moment, then asked,

"Miss Hongzi, do you think this one next to me can cultivate immortality... or learn magic?"

Chen En is a kind person; he even remembered to ask me for help.

Ai Haibara nodded slightly.

Then, her brows furrowed slightly, as if something was amiss.

Never mind, it's probably nothing important, it doesn't matter.

The important thing now is Koizumi Akako's response.

Hearing this, Koizumi Akako, whose attention had gradually shifted to the room, turned her head to look at Haibara Ai.

Her eyes narrowed slightly as she saw once again through Ai Haibara's body the crow that had stirred up fate and led the world in an unpredictable direction. Therefore, Koizumi Akako frowned slightly and did not rush to give an answer.

Clearly, the practice of magic requires talent.

A person without talent is a complete Muggle and can never become a true wizard.

Unless you're like a certain legendary monk who can crush a stone with one hand and call it a crushing spell, or unleash a burst of energy with a slap and call it a wind blade spell, you're basically a physical magic user.

In Koizumi Akako's opinion, the possibility of Ai Haibara having magical talent is not high.

However, considering the fate that has haunted this person, it is somewhat unlikely that she has no magical talent.

Therefore, after careful consideration, Koizumi Akako finally gave her answer.

"First, you have to give her magic."

"You heard what the butler just said. Magic originated from the power of demons and devils. Apart from individuals who are born with and demonstrate extraordinary magical power, other individuals must have made a pact with demons or devils to obtain magical power."

"So, if you really want that little girl next to you to become a magician, the most urgent thing is..."

Bang

Koizumi Akako turned her head to look at the room again, and then spoke rapidly as if from a divine speech.

"In a state of extreme emotion, use a spiritual potion or blood to inscribe a magic circle and specifically request a response from a demon or devil in hell. The butler will bring you a book later; you can take it back and see if you have the talent. That's it. I don't have much free time these days, so don't come looking for me for now."

Chen En, Ai Haibara: ?

What are you saying in your gibberish?

You didn't secretly use a few spells while you were talking, did you?

Koizumi Akako hurriedly returned to her room.

The butler glanced at Koizumi Akako, then sighed and said,

"Please come with me, I'll take you to get the books."