Rebirth from Conan

Chapter 23: The Sad Clown at the Beach (Part )
A week later.

The gems stolen by Hei Yu Daoyi were returned to their owner's home.

The police officers who learned the news, especially Kogoro Mori who was lying at home with a high fever, were so angry that they gritted their teeth.

"He is openly challenging the authority of our police!"

"Quiet!"

As she was about to go out to work, Hibiki Eri slapped Maori Kogoro on the forehead and said, "Keep your voice down. Don't disturb Xiaolan's sleep. It's summer vacation now. Let the child sleep a little longer."

"Oh……"

Kogoro Mori, who had just ignited his fighting spirit, lay back down with no tears left.

But to be honest, Black Feather Thief didn't steal the gems for the purpose of making money.

After all, as one of the most famous magicians in the world, how could he take risks and embark on a path of crime just because he was short of money?
So is it really as Kogoro Mori believes, that he just wants to provoke the Japanese police to show off his power, so he keeps doing "pranks" like the one he did a week ago?

Of course not.

In fact, Kuroba Touichi has two real purposes.

One is to protect his wife, Kuroba Chikage, who is known as the "Phantom Thief Lady".

He met the other person in Paris about eight years ago.

At that time, Kuroba Chikage had retired for almost two years, but because someone had recently started using her name to commit theft, she chose to make a comeback.

But who knew that the impersonation was actually a trap set by a criminal gang that specializes in making fake gems in order to take revenge on Hei Yu Chiying.

After successfully helping them escape, Kuroba Toichi used the name of Phantom Thief 1412 to attract the attention of the criminal gang and started his career of theft.

This second one...

The purpose is to destroy a mysterious organization called "Zoo".

The organization is composed of a mysterious leader and killers hired by the leader from all over the world.

It is said that their plan was to find Pandora, the legendary "Stone of Destiny" that could make people immortal, so they kept stealing gems and killing people to silence them.

In order to stop this conspiracy, Hei Yu Daoyi always steals the gems first to disrupt the opponent's plan.

In short, it is extremely complicated.

However, Xia He only knew that this mysterious organization called Zoo had nothing to do with the black organization that Shinichi would meet ten years later.

……

"Going to the beach?"

Xia He, who was watching a movie at the Shin's, blinked nonchalantly after hearing Kudo Yukiko's suggestion and said, "Sure, but can we take the dog with us? I'm afraid that if I leave Meatball alone at home, he'll get lonely."

"Of course, I remember that place allows guests to bring pets." Yukiko nodded.

However, Yusaku Kudo, who had just come down from upstairs, said, "I won't go with you. I have to finish the manuscript in the next few days and try to send the sequel to "Night Baron" to the editor before the end of the month."

"Is there a sequel to "Dark Night Baron"? " Xia He immediately stood up from the sofa when he heard that.

"Yeah. Why, Xia He, have you read my novels too?"

"It's my mother. My mother likes to read your mystery novels, especially the "Night Baron" series. She even went to your book signing event."

"Are you referring to Haruna? Don't worry, I've already texted her. When the new book is published, I will definitely mail it to her as soon as possible."

The two were talking.

Yukiko then looked at Shinichi again and said, "Shinichi, why don't you just call Xiaolan along as well? It's summer vacation anyway, so we can stay there for a few more days. What do you think?"

"You can call her yourself. I don't mind of course. I just don't know if she is free." Shinichi turned around and replied proudly.

"Then it's settled, we'll set off tomorrow morning."

"Okay, I'll go back and pack my luggage."

Xia He responded, then quickly avoided Shinichi's chokehold and quickly slipped out of the Kudo family's mansion as if escaping.

While running, he was still muttering: "It's "Midnight Murder" again..."

He has watched this crappy movie almost ten times!
... "By the way, Xiaolan said her father is sick and needs her to stay at home to take care of him, so..."

The next day, Yukiko came with bags full of luggage and informed Shinichi and others.

Because Kisaki Eri still had to go to work, if Xiaolan also went out to play, there would be no one to help serve tea and water to Kogoro Mouri who had a high fever.

"That's such a pity..." Xia He said, reaching out and patting Shinichi's shoulder.

As if sensing the teasing in Xia He's tone, Shinichi quickly distanced himself from the matter and said, "What's there to be sorry about? Without an annoying guy, this trip will definitely become more interesting!"

"Oh? Then why do I feel like someone doesn't seem particularly happy? Don't you think so, Meatball?"

"Wang!"

“Nah…Nah!”

The voice suddenly rose an octave.

Shinichi's face flushed red, and after shouting at Xia He, he turned around and ran away.

Xia He: ┐(─__─)┌

Yukiko shook her head with amusement upon seeing this.

This child is still the same as before. Once he feels shy, he will choose to escape.

……

Tokyo's number one bathing beach.

At one o'clock sharp in the afternoon.

Xia He, wearing a pair of blue and white striped swimming trunks, found an empty lounge chair, lay down on it comfortably, and began to show off his six-pack abs.

And because he has the talent of [Milk Skin], there is no risk of getting tanned no matter how long he lies in the sun.

In fact, I even saved on sunscreen.

"Ah~~"

He stretched and let out a very comfortable groan.

"Wang!"

Next to the recliner, Meatball, who was wearing a pair of toy sunglasses, also shouted.

A man and a dog just closed their eyes and took a leisurely nap on the busy beach.

Until more than twenty minutes later.

Kudo Yukiko came over and asked, "Xiahe, did you see where Shinichi ran off to?"

Xia He then opened his eyes dazedly and said, "Shinichi? I seemed to see him go to the bathroom just after dinner."

"That's it..."

Yukiko sighed and said, "Then I'll look over there again."

"I'll go with you." Xia He said, slapping Rouwan awake from his dream. "This dog has a very sharp nose. Just give it some of Shinichi's belongings to smell, and it will definitely find him in a matter of minutes."

"Is it really that magical?"

"Wang Wang!"

……

at the same time.

The other side of the beach.

"It's quite obvious!"

Shinichi pointed at a curly-haired young man wearing a black hat who was also basking in the sun, and said confidently, "Brother, I can tell at a glance that you must be the Sad Clown, right?"

(End of this chapter)