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

If the other three mermaid arrows represent the misfortune of being killed by Shimabukuro Kimie...

Therefore, the mermaid arrow that Toyama Kazuha obtained is the best manifestation of Toyama Kazuha's good fortune.

"Miss, you'd better cherish that mermaid arrow in your hand."

Ruri Shimabukuro said gently.

"The Cursed Arrow was originally an arrow for slaying demons and monsters. If it leaves one's side, demons will build their nests, men will return to dust and become heartless evil spirits, and women will return to water and become speechless mermaids."

"However, there's no need to worry too much about the consequences of losing the Mermaid Arrow."

"Even if you really lose the Mermaid Arrow, I will not ask you for anything."

Her words clearly identified her as a mermaid.

Upon hearing this, the islanders finally realized what was happening and hurriedly pressed Shimabukuro Ruri for answers.

"Liuli, what do you mean by that?"

"Could it be that you really did become a mermaid, just like that famous detective from Kansai said?"

They remained skeptical about the matter.

The police inspector from Fukui Prefecture next door frowned.

Unlike the islanders, the police inspector of Fukui Prefecture, although aware of the legend of the mermaid arrow, did not believe it to be true at all, but only thought it was a means to attract tourists.

In his eyes, Shimabukuro Ruri's current behavior was nothing more than playing tricks.

So he went straight up to Shimabukuro Ruri and said loudly.

"Do you still want to say that those who died were cursed because they lost the Mermaid Arrow?"

"If you really are a mermaid, then show me!"

"I've never heard of a talking mermaid, nor have I ever seen a mermaid with legs!"

Such mermaids should only exist in Western fairy tales.

Faced with questioning from the Fukui Prefectural Police Inspector.

Ruri Shimabukuro said softly.

"Just as you said."

"Yes, those who died because of the misfortune of losing the Mermaid Arrow."

"They attacked the mermaids out of greed, but in doing so, they incurred the mermaids' revenge. Only Junhui incurred the revenge of those madmen because they did not find the real mermaid tomb."

"The secret of immortality has not been found."

Even now, are they still insisting that Shimabukuro Kimie was burned to death in the warehouse?

Conan frowned slightly.

His fingers lightly touched the dial of his wristwatch, pondering how to further expose Ruri Shimabukuro's lies and reveal the true truth behind it all.

Furthermore, Ruri Shimabukuro claimed that Kimie Shimabukuro died as a result of revenge.

Does that mean that Kimie Shimabukuro will not appear on the American island again?

Will this mermaid priestess leave the island after today and completely escape the constraints of the law?

Let's put an end to all this trouble.

"The Longevity Granny no longer needs to exist on the island. Even without the myth of immortality like the Longevity Granny, everyone can still thrive in the catering industry..."

"The story of the mermaid ends here."

Ruri Shimabukuro said with a touch of sadness.

At that moment, the islanders in the shrine smelled the familiar scent of the sea breeze.

It was as if they weren't inside a shrine on an island, but rather on the beach.

A kind of moisture began to fill the interior of the shrine.

The two famous detectives were the first to notice the moisture.

Heiji Hattori and Conan were both startled at the same time.

They realized that this was the work of Ruri Shimabukuro, who claimed to be a mermaid.

The Fukui Prefectural Police Inspector looked around, shocked by the scene before him.

He instinctively reached out and grabbed Shimabukuro Ruri's wrist.

But his hand suddenly slipped.

All that fell were fish scales.

He looked at his hands covered in fish scales and then looked up at Shimabukuro Ruri in disbelief.

The next moment, Ruri Shimabukuro said softly.

"The culprit who caused all this conflict will be punished by the mermaid."

"She will become a mermaid who can no longer speak, disappearing into the waves. So, goodbye to everyone on the island."

The moisture became even more concentrated at that moment.

By the time everyone came to their senses...

The figure that had been faintly visible in the mist has disappeared.

Only Heiji Hattori, standing at the doorway, felt the wind as the mermaid moved.

However, he did not reach out to stop Shimabukuro Ruri.

He simply watched as Ruri Shimabukuro disappeared from sight.

He didn't know why, but he had a strong urge.

It was as if once Shimabukuro Ruri disappeared from sight this time, he would never have the chance to meet this former mermaid priestess again... But for American Island, he was just a passerby anyway.

Many people are merely fleeting scenes in his life.

It's unlikely that you'll encounter this situation a second time.

Has it...disappeared?

Conan suddenly jumped out from behind Kogoro Mouri.

A look of shock appeared in his eyes.

He rested his fingers on the frame of his non-prescription glasses.

His non-prescription glasses have thermal imaging capabilities, so even with water vapor as an obstruction, he can still see the creatures hidden in the water. The moment he turned on the thermal imaging, the figure had completely disappeared from his field of vision.

This speed made Conan realize something.

His reasoning is correct.

The real culprit is most likely Kimie Shimabukuro.

Judging from the strength and speed that Shimabukuro Ruri just demonstrated, she didn't need to use a swimming ring to commit the crime. Therefore, it's highly likely that Shimabukuro Ruri only appeared in everyone's sight to take the blame for Shimabukuro Kimie.

Is this what motherly love is?

Conan stood at the entrance of the shrine, looking in the direction where Ruri Shimabukuro had disappeared.

He finally sighed.

He didn't bring his super skateboard on this trip, so he couldn't catch up with Ruri Shimabukuro at all.

Moreover, he clearly saw the change in this person's appearance just now, which was definitely not something that could be done by magic. In other words, if you wanted to catch a real mermaid on the island...

That's just wishful thinking.

Hattori Heiji, who was standing next to him, leaned against a pillar in front of the door, turned his hat back, and then said in a low voice.

"Conan, didn't you mention a famous quote from the Sherlock Holmes stories to me before?"

"Well then, let me return the favor with a famous quote from the Sherlock Holmes stories... He believed that some crimes are beyond the reach of the law, and therefore, to some extent, private revenge is justifiable."

"From The Return of Milverton."

Conan frowned slightly.

Sherlock Holmes did indeed say that.

He made it clear to Officer Lestrade that because he believed the revenge was justified, his sympathy was on the side of the criminal, and therefore he would not help Officer Lestrade solve the case…

But does this statement really apply to the current situation?

Chapter 853 How many people did Hattori Heiji tell about my bankruptcy?

The island is only that big.

Moreover, the waves have been extremely high in recent days, and no ships have been able to sail from the island. This means that if someone were to actually hide in the mountains, whether it is Kimie Shimabukuro or Saori Kadowaki, they would eventually be found.

This is obvious.

However, this only applies to these two individuals; they were unable to conceal themselves while searching the mountains.

If you add even a tiny bit of extra factor, the result will be completely different.

For example, Chen En's help.

Near the ritual magic circle, Koizumi Akako was still fiddling with her magical materials.

To prevent any mishaps during the ritual magic, she brought several extra sets of materials this time.

Now that the magic has been completely successful, she should pack her things and prepare to take them back.

However, before that, we need to resolve the issues that come with ritual magic.

Koizumi Akako looked up at the shrine maiden who had appeared before her.

She narrowed her eyes, then turned to look at Chen En.

"What choice will our great Night Knight of Beika Town make?"