Conan Rick's Investigator

For example, the most praised library of the University of Michigan.

The library is the soul of a university. The richness of a university's cultural heritage can be fully reflected in the library's collection of books.

In terms of practical books published in modern times, the collections of the University of Michigan and Harvard University are comparable, and it is difficult to say which one is stronger.

But when it comes to books related to mysticism, the University of Michigan has an astonishing collection.

For this purpose, the University of Michigan even has a library dedicated to collecting books related to mysticism, called the Orne Library.

As soon as she entered the library, Miyano Shiho saw an old, dilapidated, heavy book placed in a glass cabinet in the center of the main hall.

Look at the introduction board below, it says "Book of the Dead", a work by the mad Arab - Abdullah Alhazred.

According to several "suck-ups" who took Miyano Shiho on a tour of the University of Michigan at that time, this book is the treasure of the University of Michigan Library and there are only a few copies of it in the world.

At that time, Miyano Shiho leaned over to take a look and found that it was written in Arabic, which she could not understand.

Moreover, on the parchment pages, Miyano Shiho clearly saw some traces of water damage.

Miyano Shiho asked what was going on, and the "suck-up" next to her answered like this.

Licker No. 1: "In April 1980, the Miskatonic River experienced an unprecedented flood, almost submerging half of the University of Michigan campus."

Licker No. 2: "It was the former library director, Professor Henry Armitage, who braved the danger and plunged into the flood to save the book."

Doglicker No. 3: "However, Professor Henry was also buried in the flood, and was later given the title of 'Permanent Honorary President of Miskatonic University'."

Doglicker No. 4: "If there hadn't been the flood in 80, this library building would have at least two more floors by now."

Miyano Shiho looked at the lower right corner and saw the words "- Always remember that Professor Henry Armitage paid the price of his life to save this book."

When it comes to mysticism, Miyano Shiho found that these "suck-ups" always revealed an inexplicable pride.

Obviously, they are just students of the University of Michigan Medical School and have nothing to do with mysticism.

Moreover, Shiho Miyano could not understand why someone would sacrifice his life for a book.

In Miyano Shiho's belief, life is still the most important thing. No matter what you believe in, it is not as important as life.

In addition to the Book of the Dead, the Michigan University Library also displays some other strange books or book fragments.

There is also a taxidermy specimen of a large black dog on the wall in one corner.

Beneath the specimen of the dog were the following words:

Thanks to their brave actions in protecting the library, these fierce yet loyal four-legged beasts are undoubtedly the best guard dogs in the world.

May their heroic souls forever protect this treasure house of human wisdom from the invasion of evil spirits.

Miyano Shiho: "..."

In addition to these strange books and specimens, the academic atmosphere in the Orne Library also has an inexplicable sense of weirdness.

Most of the students here hold thick language and history books, absorbing knowledge as if no one is around.

In the personal reading room in the library, Miyano Shiho also met some members of a club called "Unsolved Mysteries Exploration Club" who took the initiative to recruit Miyano Shiho to join the club.

After learning that Miyano Shiho was just an exchange student from Harvard University, these members did not leave immediately. Instead, they introduced that their club was mainly responsible for collecting some strange things, discussing and exploring them, and then publishing them in the mysticism section of the school magazine.

One of the members of the Unsolved Mysteries Exploration Club: "If you join our club, you will be given special permission to have a mark engraved on the back of the school emblem."

As he spoke, the member took out his school badge and showed it to Miyano Shiho.

The front of the school badge is exactly the same as the brass badge in Qin Zhibo's wallet.

On the back of the school emblem is a twisted and strange five-pointed star symbol.

……

Back to the present, Miyano Shiho was gradually reaching her delicate little hand towards the University of Michigan badge in her wallet, wanting to see if there was the twisted five-pointed star symbol behind the badge.

If so, that means...

Although she knew that this matter had no meaning to Miyano Shiho, she was curious at this moment.

But just as the little hand was about to touch the bronze surface of the badge, a cold voice came from the door, stopping the brown-haired loli from doing so.

"If I were you, I wouldn't do that..."

Chapter 197: Finding a Good Home for the "Lost Child"

"If I were you, I wouldn't do that..."

Qin Zhibo saw Miyano Shiho about to touch the badge and immediately stopped her.

The reason is simple, because Qin Zhibo had cast the lowest level of sealing magic on the badge. If you touch it without permission, you will experience an electric shock sensation.

It didn't feel good.

While Miyano Shiho was looking at him in surprise, Qin Zhibo walked over, took the wallet from the "thief" and put it back in his pocket.

"The meal is ready, would you like to have some?"

Knowing that Miyano Shiho was not a child, Qin Zhibo did not use a coaxing tone to speak to her.

In response to Qin Zhibo's invitation, before Miyano Shiho could respond, her stomach answered for her.

Coo~coo——

"Let's go then."

Qin Zhibo glanced at the little girl's belly that was making strange noises, and left with a calm expression.

This made Miyano Shiho, who had always maintained her ladylike demeanor, very embarrassed, and her face flushed, but due to the situation, she could only take two quick steps to catch up.

……

In the space originally planned as the lobby of a private hospital, Ma Chengsheng built a simple dining table using large cardboard boxes used to package medical equipment.

On the dinner table was Qin Zhibo’s specialty - scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and the staple food was the rice balls that Ma Sheng had stored in the refrigerator.

When the hungry Miyano Shiho saw the food on the table, she instinctively forgot to say a word of politeness and grabbed the rice ball and started eating.

She was eating so quickly that Asami Minoru next to her took out a handkerchief and tried to wipe the rice grains from Miyano Shiho's mouth as if she was taking care of a child.

Just as Asano Mizuki was about to reach out his hand, Miyano Shiho pulled back in resistance.

But when he saw the expression of pity on the woman in front of him, he relaxed his guard and let Cheng Shi wipe the corner of his mouth.

At this moment, Miyano Shiho felt that the "woman" seemed to be emitting a light that only her sister had.

Qin Zhibo, who was sitting next to her, watched Miyano Shiho eating silently, but was thinking in his heart how to deal with this "little Lolita" next.

Judging from the way the girl walked to Beika 2-chome, the experimental facility in her memory was not far from here.

If the Black Organization discovered that the young female scientist they wanted to execute was missing, they would first conduct a thorough search of the surrounding blocks. This is common sense.

From the newly named Rentaro, he learned that these people were international terrorists who killed people without blinking an eye. If they came to him, would he still be able to survive?

That’s tough…

Now this brown-haired loli named "Miyano Shiho" is like a hot potato. It's not a good idea to hold her, and it's not a good idea not to hold her.

However, apart from himself and Asano Mizuki, Qin Zhibo thought of another place that Miyano Shiho could go, and that was the Nine Angels Organization.

If the Nine Angels organization were to take in Miyano Shiho, with the Nine Angels' background and strength, Miyano Shiho would definitely receive strict and thoughtful protection, which would at least be safer than staying in Tokyo.

But then again, Qin Zhibo himself didn't have a very deep understanding of the Nine Angels.

Niname Rentaro believes that the Nine Angels are a righteous organization, but Niname Rentaro is only a B-level agent far away from the Nine Angels' American headquarters.

If Miyano Shiho was handed over to the Nine Angels, Qin Zhibo felt that there was a high probability that one situation would occur.

The rejuvenated human body has extremely high scientific research value, and the Nine Angels should not give up this research project that can change the world.

At that time, the brown-haired girl would be tied to the operating table, and various experimenters would surround her, and her screams would be heard everywhere...

In short, it's terrible.

After comprehensive consideration, Qin Zhibo felt that he should first ask Miyano Shiho herself whether she had any future plans.

If so, I will arrange her according to her own plans and I will have done my best.

If not, I can only take her in temporarily.

If things really develop into a situation where I have to take her in, the most important thing I should do is to take her to the hairdresser to dye her eye-catching brown hair.

So everything depends on the girl's own choice.

……

After Miyano Shiho finished her meal, Asanari Mitsuki brought her some warm water and asked her to take the cold medicine.

After drinking the medicine, Qin Zhibo suddenly asked, "You must have other relatives to seek refuge with, right?"

"If there is, I can take you there."

Qin Zhibo's words reminded Miyano Shiho of her destination after she became small and escaped.

But after looking up and seeing Masamichi's concerned expression, he felt a little hesitant again.

It would be nice if I could stay here...

No!

As soon as this idea appeared in her mind, Miyano Shiho rejected it in her heart.

If the Black Organization finds out that I am not dead and catches me while I am on the run, then the family that I have had contact with will definitely be killed.

They are all good people who know nothing, and good people should not be pointed at with guns.

Moreover, only by finding Kudo Shinichi will there be a chance to bring down the organization.

"Hmm..." Miyano Shiho replied calmly, "I'm going to Beihua 21-chome . Kudo Shinichi who lives there is my relative."

In order to increase credibility, Miyano Shiho also revealed that it was Kudo's residence.

Qin Zhibo also learned that Miyano Shiho appeared nearby because she was going to Kudo's house to find another person who had regained his youth.

However, the last time Qin Zhibo went to see Dr. Agasa to do something, he knew that no one had been at Kudo's house for a long time.

Kudo Shinichi's real body lives in Mori's office, and his parents are abroad for a long time. If Miyano Shiho goes there now, she will definitely be disappointed.

However, apart from Kudo Shinichi, there is another person who can take on this "hot potato" for her.

This person also knew that Kudo Shinichi had become smaller.

……

Qin Zhibo and Masami Mitsuki brought Miyano Shiho to No. 21, Beika 22-chome - next to No. .

Miyano Shiho had a puzzled look on her face, but before she could say anything, Qin Zhibo said, "I'm quite familiar with that Kudo Shinichi. No one is home right now."

"However, Dr. Agasa who lives in this house has a close relationship with Kudo Shinichi. I can ask him to help you contact Kudo Shinichi."

"It just so happens that recently there's a little boy about your age who often comes to play at the doctor's house. If that boy were here now, you two should be able to play together."

After hearing Qin Zhibo's "hint", Miyano Shiho's clever brain immediately sorted out her thoughts.

It is impossible for Kudo Shinichi, who has become a child, to live alone. He needs the help of at least one person he trusts to make a living.

This Dr. Agasa must be the one who helped Kudo Shinichi become smaller.

In that case...

Ding--

Qin Zhibo rang the doorbell of Dr. Agasa's house, and after a while, a voice came from inside.

"Who?"

"I'm Qin Zhibo, I visited you last time."

"Oh! It's Mr. Qin!"

Dr. Agasa enthusiastically opened the remote lock of the iron gate and opened the door to welcome him in.

Just when Dr. Agasa was overjoyed and thought that Qin Zhibo was going to use some high-tech produced by Miskatonic University for identification, he found that Qin Zhibo did not have a suitcase in his hand, but a little girl with brown hair.

The little girl's face was as delicate as a porcelain doll, but her facial expression was frosty and her eyes exuded a maturity that was completely unbecoming of her age.

Could it be... this is an artificial intelligence robot!

"Mr. Qin! I absolutely do not support anti-human inventions like robots. Please take it back immediately!"