Liuli stood by the window, watching the sun rising outside at an almost slow speed.

A layer that was unclear whether it was fog or water vapor attached between the glass and the morning glow, making the entire world look particularly gloomy as it became the dividing line between illusion and reality.

The plan was incredibly successful, but for some reason, she was unexpectedly not happy.

She was playing with a golden arrow in her hand. It was the arrow that originally belonged to Kira Yoshihiro.

After learning the intelligence, Kira Yoshikage was not difficult to kill. This pervert had an almost strong desire for women's hands.

Liuli just walked in front of him, and he jumped directly into the trap like a blind Trojan, and had his neck bitten off by Akutagawa Ryunosuke's black beast.

As for Kira Yoshihiro, it was even easier. Thanks to Ranpo's wisdom, the photo where he was hiding was easily found.

He then threatened Kira Yoshikage, who had disappeared, to force him to hand over the arrow, and then reunited the father and son as promised.

Intelligence, wisdom, and force.

With the three-in-one approach, all difficulties became simple, and even Yosano Akiko's treatment was not necessary. Everything became easy and natural.

But Liuli felt inexplicably anxious.

She looked out the window, debating whether to continue and get the second arrow.

There were brisk footsteps behind her, and the next second, a pair of hands covered her eyes, and the girl's voice came,

"Guess who I am?"

"Are you love?"

"You have to tell me my name. You can't be perfunctory like that." This time it was the boy's voice.

"The one standing behind me is my detective, and the one standing next to me is my doctor." Liuli smiled.

Akiko has become much more lively because of this trip. Recently, she likes to play the game of Guess Who I Am with Ranpo.

Ruri, who didn't know that Yosano Akiko's record at the villain tea party was verifiable, felt inexplicably relieved. Akiko had always been a little timid and unable to let go before, but now she was much better.

Ranpo put his hands down, happily went over to hug Liuli, and rubbed his cheek against her long silver hair.

"Ranpo-sama, you knew it was me right away. That's amazing!"

Yosano Akiko next to her also had a smile on her face. She had a very happy day yesterday. It was really a happy thing to be able to have a date with Miss Ruri.

As for Edogawa Ranpo and Akutagawa Ryunosuke who were traveling with them, the two boys were of course not counted, because they could not sleep in the same bed with Miss Ruri anyway.

Girls are the best!

Accustomed to Ranpo's close contact, Liuli hugged him back and asked hesitantly, "Ranpo, I was wondering if we should go back today?"

Edogawa Ranpo put his head on her shoulder, his emerald green eyes widened like a bottomless pool of stagnant water. He stared out the window, his voice lively and his face expressionless.

"But didn't we already have a plan? If we hurry up, we can get the other arrow tomorrow."

Liuli blinked slowly, "But I always feel uneasy."

"My heart was beating really fast. It always beats really fast when I'm about to lose something."

Ranpo pressed his cheek against Liuli's profile. The thin sunlight of the early morning shone on his well-defined face, hiding his eyebrows and eyes in shadow, making him look inexplicably cold.

"How could that be? With Ranpo-sama here, we won't lose anything." He stepped back slightly, his fluffy hair trembling.

"Look, haven't we had a smooth journey?"

Ranpo's eyes were as bright as colorful candy wrappers, and his expression and voice revealed a proud and lovable aura.

It doesn't look like Lan Tang at all.

Before Liuli could continue, Ranpo took a step back. He dragged out his tone, "If you're really worried, then we can go back first and come back next time."

As he spoke, he squinted his eyes and looked at Yosano Akiko.

Jingzi's heart skipped a beat.

She moved her lips, her nimble tongue trembling between her lips and teeth, and for a moment she didn't know what she should say.

She wanted to fulfill all of Miss Liuli's wishes and become her strongest backing and the most fitting scabbard.

But if Miss Liuli is gone, what's the point of being a backup and a scabbard?

Yosano Akiko's heart was beating wildly, and she was like a hungry and cold squirrel in the snow.

After finally finding a pine cone, I tried desperately to stuff it into my mouth, fearing that I would lose this only, hard-earned food.

It wasn't until Ranpo naturally shifted his gaze to the arrow that was casually placed by the window that Akiko suddenly spoke.

"Ms. Liuli, why don't you and Mr. Ranpo go back first, and let Akutagawa and I try with the remaining arrow."

Edogawa Ranpo smiled, nodded, and said to Liuli, "If you are really worried, then let Ranpo-sama go back with you."

"Our plan is already very complete. As long as Akiko and Akutagawa follow it, we will definitely be able to complete the mission."

"How about it?"

Liuli hesitated and shook her head. "I'll go back by myself. Maybe I'm just feeling uneasy for a while. I'll go back this morning and maybe I'll be back tomorrow."

Ranpo suggested, "Then let Akutagawa go back with you. He can protect your safety, and if you encounter any accidents, he can also solve the problem."

Liuli nodded, "Okay, I'll go find Akutagawa now, and we'll take the earliest train back."

Ranpo responded crisply, "Ranpo-sama will go pack your luggage."

Liuli touched her forehead to his, "I can't leave until tomorrow after you pack."

Ranpo curled his lips, "Then let Akiko clean up while Ranpo-sama goes to see if you need anything else."

Liuli walked out of the room to find Akutagawa Ryunosuke. This young man was still struggling with math problems, which vividly demonstrated what it meant to be:

Mathematics treats everyone equally, no matter whether you have special abilities or not, if you can’t do it, you just can’t do it.

In the room, Yosano Akiko folded the clothes and put them into the woven box one by one. She moved very slowly, her lips trembling, and her voice was incredibly soft.

"Mr. Ranpo, am I really not going back with Ms. Liuli?"

Ranpo sat in the same place where Liuli had been just now, looking out the window.

As the sun rose higher and higher, dewdrops slid down one by one, winding and breaking on the window, as if someone was crying.

Edogawa Ranpo looked at himself in the mirror. He was incredibly mature at that moment, and his expression was cold and almost cruel.

"Yosano, maybe I'll regret it later."

"But now, I won't."

He turned to look at Akiko, his voice cold and hard, like a rusty clockwork, "Akutagawa and I can go back with Ruri-chan, but you can't."

"At least within today, you must not return to Yokohama."

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