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

Just kidding, I have nothing to do tonight.

Chen En had just said goodbye to Suzuki Jirokichi and Suzuki Sonoko and returned to the Bat Cave. He was wondering if he should take a long-awaited rest tonight.

As a result, Koizumi Akako called.

He also had many questions he wanted to ask Koizumi Akako, an expert in magic, but he couldn't wait to ask her.

So he deliberately found a reason to provoke Koizumi Akako, in order to gain more say in the future.

"I want to talk about the magical curse."

"Someone used magic to curse someone inside the Ekoda Department Store, and this cursed magic caused this series of crises."

"You should understand, right? It's not like some phantom thief who's clearly very smart but just refuses to accept reality..."

Koizumi Akako hadn't finished speaking.

She heard Chen En say on the other end of the phone.

Where does magic originate?

Koizumi Akako replied.

"Mars."

Chen En: ?

You mean the curse magic came from Mars? Was there really life on Mars before?

Does the moon exist?

Chapter 692 You'll sell me a copy of all your books, and I'll pay double the price.

The magic originated from Mars.

This was far beyond Chen En's expectations, but upon closer examination, it made perfect sense, given the speed of the sword; if the target was inside the Earth...

Then you can always find a trace of it.

It's somewhat plausible that this thing travels from outside Earth to inside Earth at such a high speed that it's impossible to track it...

What do you want to ask?

Chen En asked directly.

"You want to ask me who the target of that magical curse is, right?"

“That person is Sayaka Mine, a student at Ekoda High School. And, Akako Koizumi, you should know the origin of that sword.”

Could you please explain this to me?

That sword?

The name puzzled the others in the secret base, because they had no idea that the sword inside the Ekoda Department Store existed.

Everyone believed that Batman had defused the bomb planted inside the Ekoda Department Store at the last minute.

Only Chen En himself knew that wasn't the case.

However, he felt that Koizumi Akako, as one of the most outstanding magicians in the Magic Kaito world, should also be able to sense the existence of that sword.

"Huh? You can actually see that sword?"

Koizumi Akako said with some surprise.

After Lucifer, the Demon King, was summoned and told the name of the sword, she spent a long time searching through her family's library.

I searched until now and finally found the relevant record.

So, even though she had already finished casting the spell, she only came to the secret base to find Kaito Kuroba at this time.

I spent most of the time flipping through books.

Originally, she planned to give Kaito Kuroba a lesson and show off her knowledge.

The plans have now changed.

But thinking about it carefully, it seems more fulfilling to show off one's knowledge to Batman.

After all, in the comics, Batman is always an all-knowing and intelligent person.

"Ahem, since you've asked so sincerely, I'll mercifully tell you."

"The name of that sword is the Dinglan Demon Sword."

"This is what the Demon King Lucifer told me himself. That demon sword has no other effects except that it can fly."

"And it's very fast."

"It's fast enough to travel back and forth between Earth and Mars in a short time. The book mentions that this sword was lost on Mars after it was forged."

"And this demonic sword has never recognized a master."

"I never expected that this demonic sword would have an owner, and the owner of this demonic sword is most likely an Earthling who has a close relationship with Feng."

Koizumi Akako touched her chin.

She had made up her mind to go see Feng Shayejia after class tomorrow and see what was so special about her.

It's astonishing that the owner of the Dinglan Demon Sword would risk his own safety to send the sword back to Earth to save people.

Could it be that, like her, she possesses some kind of innate, alluring magic?

"Let's not talk about this now."

"You just said you found it in your collection of books, right?"

Chen En said with certainty.

“I will sell you a copy of all your books for double the price, and I will cover all the manpower and resources.”

"And ensure that the collection of books is not leaked."

"Is the deal done?"

Koizumi Akako: ?

Her face darkened involuntarily.

Hagibat, you've actually set your sights on the heirloom books of my Scarlet Witch family?

However, it's not entirely impossible...

She knew Chen En's personality to some extent, and since she had already made a promise, she certainly wouldn't break it.

Moreover, Chen En had helped her several times before.

Even if it's just to repay a favor...

She also needs to consider whether to make a copy of the book collection and give it to Batman.

"That's certainly possible..."

"However, I need to go back and discuss it with the housekeeper. I'll contact you tomorrow afternoon."

Koizumi Akako gave a reluctant reply.

Although she is the Scarlet Witch of this generation.

In theory, she was in charge of the entire Koizumi household, but in reality, she also had to consider the feelings of others, especially the housekeeper.

The housekeeper was extremely loyal to her, serving as not only her protector but also her legal guardian.

No matter what, you can't get around the housekeeper.

Speaking of it.

Chen En's voice came through the phone again, but this time it wasn't addressed to Koizumi Akako, but to Kuroba Chikage in the secret base.

"The Phantom Thief Lady Kuroba Chikage".

"You should be inside Phantom Thief Kid's secret base right now, right?"

Batman's voice was deep.

Upon hearing this...

Both Kaito Kuroba and Chikage Kuroba's expressions changed, not expecting that Chen En actually knew that Akako Koizumi was in the secret base.

They even know that Kuroba Chikage is here. Could it be that there are surveillance cameras of him here?

Thinking about this...

Kaito Kuroba immediately glanced around.

Previously, in order to teach Chen En the art of disguise, he had Chen En come to the secret base more than once.

Think about it now.

This guy probably installed surveillance cameras somewhere inside the secret base, otherwise how could he speak so accurately?

"I didn't install any security cameras, don't bother looking for me."

Chen En said.

"Lady Phantom Thief, I mean you no harm."

“You retired from the business eighteen years ago, and before that, you were targeting a big businessman who sold fake cultural relics.”

"From any perspective, I have no reason to take action against you. This inquiry is simply to find out one thing."

Why did you come to Tokyo?

Kaito Kuroba: ?

Didn't you say there were no cameras?

How do you know so much about me looking for security cameras? And you still say you didn't install them?

He turned his head to look at Kuroba Chikage.

Kuroba Chikage frowned slightly.