**Chapter 875: Hongzi, You Must Restrain Yourself**
"The taste is really quite good," Koizumi Akako said Smilingly, glancing at Hissashi, "Especially little Hissashi's."
Hissashi: "..."
That glance from the Witch Lady made it feel a bit nervous.
"I don't like sweet ones," Chi Feichei said, starting to divide a portion of Blood, "Feimo's is not bad, it's like Mint Liqueur."
Feimo silently moved a bit towards the other side of the Table.
It remembered that the 'Mockingbird' Cocktail its Master drank had Mint Liqueur added to it.
The Witch Lady only seemed fierce on the surface, but was actually just a little white sheep. However, its Master was different. Its Blood suited its Master's taste, which made the Crow feel a bit uneasy.
Chi Feichei Handed Over To Koizumi Akako a Test Tube, "Granny A-Fu's."
"Finally, Human Blood?" Koizumi Akako had also gained Experience from drinking. Expectantly, she Received the Test Tube, took a shallow sip, and identified the Flavor. "Huh? It's a bit sour, but not an unpleasant sourness, and there's also..."
Chi Feichei tasted a bit. The Flavor was indeed very Complex. "It's like high-quality Dry Red Wine, but without the overly strong taste of fermented alcohol. It has a sweet aftertaste."
This Flavor was much more Complex. The Two People could only slowly savor it and remember that Flavor.
They continued tasting one portion after another. Some Flavors were bitter, some were sweet or salty. However, the Flavor of Human Blood was much more Complex than that of Animal Blood. Even in the bitter Blood, the Two People discovered Blood that was bitter yet had a strange, fresh Fragrance. That bitterness seemed to have a unique taste when savored.
Chi Feichei thought of a good example: It was Just Like Stinky Tofu. The Flavor was pungent, but some People could taste the Fragrance within it.
Drinking Blood seemed to have turned into a Delicious Food tasting convention. Various Complex yet harmonious and wonderful Flavors glided across their tongues.
The Human Blood with wonderful Flavors also seemed to make the Two People feel good in their Mood.
After tasting all the Blood, Koizumi Akako leaned back contentedly on the Chair. She went through the names of the Masters whose Blood suited her taste, remembering them firmly. Seeing that Chi Feichei was still Packing Up Things, she Got Up and said, "Do you want me to Help you?"
"No Need," Chi Feichei said after cleaning the Test Tubes. Seeing that it was bright Outside the window, he took a Towel and wiped his Hands. "I need to go back. What about you?"
"Did Mr. Shinnosuke say when he would send the Power Generation Equipment and Communication Equipment?" Koizumi Akako thought for a moment. "If it's in the Recent future, I can ask for leave from School and have his People send the Equipment Outside the Illusion Realm. I'll organize the Villagers to transport it, or directly use a Magic Circle to transfer the Things in and assemble them."
"Then I'll Trouble you," Chi Feichei said, putting away his Mobile Phone. "They can Probably be delivered in about three Days. I'll have him arrange another batch of Machinery like Cranes and Trucks, which will make transportation more Convenient. For the assembly Method, you can have the Crystal Ball Help, or install the Projector first and have the Villagers assemble it according to the instructions. Pay attention to Safety. If you can't handle it, then Contact My Father (Chi Zhennosuke) to send Professional People over."
"Understood..." Koizumi Akako saw that Chi Feichei was Suddenly being so long-winded. She originally wanted to tease him a bit, but then she noticed his Gaze towards her was Abnormally serious, which made her feel a bit breathless. "Wh-What's Wrong?"
"Be Careful, Satan is not Good Stuff," Chi Feichei said, Staring at Koizumi Akako, emphasizing each word before moving his Line of Sight and Explaining, "The Ability to discern the Difference in different types of Blood Should continue until the Mirror of Day and Night inside our Bodies Disappears. This Ability can be Utilized, but you must also Guard against Negative Impacts."
"Negative Impacts?" Koizumi Akako was Thoughtful.
"During this Time, Blood will take on the Flavor of Food in our mouths. Those Flavors that are General or Bad tasting are fine, but Delicious Blood can not only greatly satisfy the desire of the mouth and stomach, but also provide satisfaction on a Mental Pleasure level," Chi Feichei's Tone was Still Calm. "That Feeling of physical and Mental well-being brought by the Taste is very good. If you Encounter unusually Delicious Blood, once you Cannot Control the Desire in your Heart..."
Koizumi Akako was startled, and a trace of Cold sweat appeared on her forehead. "Then I'll become Just Like a Vampire, chasing Blood everywhere."
"You still Cannot obtain Strength from Blood Just Like a Vampire," Chi Feichei Said seriously. "Hongzi, this is Opium."
Koizumi Akako was Silent for a moment. She Go To the Chair and sat down, Feeling a chill in her Heart. The Strength in her Body was also slowly draining away. She Said with a conflicted expression, "I... I am indeed still nostalgic for some special Flavors right now. If there's an Opportunity..."
"If there's an Opportunity to taste it, then taste it Again." Chi Feichei Said without thinking.
Koizumi Akako looked up at Chi Feichei, her Face blank. "???"
Did the Child of Nature Say wrong? Shouldn't I Restrain myself?
"This is a bit different from Opium. It won't harm your Body Health. It will only make you Desire the Taste enjoyment and Mental Pleasure brought by Fresh Blood. You yourself possess Strength that Ordinary People don't have. Once you Cannot Control it, you might do something too astonishing in your Madness, attracting powerful enemies and leading to your own destruction. I Just want to Remind you to Be Careful. First, don't be Dominated by that Desire and lose your Reason," Chi Feichei Looked Towards the Machine on the Table. This was something he had moved down from the Helicopter Before. "Second, that's Raw Blood. Remember to Inspect it Before drinking Blood. Only drink Healthy Blood. Drinking Blood is Prohibited when there are Wounds in your Oral Cavity, to avoid Bacteria Infection, getting Parasites, or being Infected with Diseases..."
Koizumi Akako: "..."
This... makes a lot of sense.
"Third, be prepared with Mental Preparation. This Ability will Disappear in at most one Year," Chi Feichei said to Koizumi Akako. "Don't be attached!"
If she were Dominated by this Desire, Koizumi Akako, who can Contact Satan, might Possibly make some Dangerous Choices because she wants to taste the Deliciousness of Fresh Blood Again.
For Example, completely becoming a Vampire, or continuing the Transaction with Satan, falling deep into Desire.
So that's why he said Satan is not Good Stuff.
Throughout, Satan only appeared through Strength and Projection. But whether it's the Marks Possibly left on the Buildings in the City, or the point that he and Koizumi Akako 'must remember the Blood Flavor to grant others Illusion Immunity', there are Hidden Dangers that could bring Destruction.
This Hidden Danger is left in a way that is Difficult to Sense, and one can easily Fall into a trap. Satan is truly the Ancestral Master of the World of tricking people.
Koizumi Akako Nodded, her Expression Solemn. "I Understand."
Chi Feichei didn't Say anything further. He Turned Around and Walked Towards the Entrance. "If you want to go out and Play during the Summer Vacation, feel free. Take your Time with the Matters here, it doesn't Matter if there's a delay."
Koizumi Akako Watched Leave as Chi Feichei exited the thick, dark Obsidian Gate. After retracting her Line of Sight, she sighed and Tried Hard to recall her Transaction Experience with Satan, Reflecting on whether there were any Pitfalls during that Time.
"Hmph!"
Approximately half an Hour later, Koizumi Akako Lightly snorted, and a Smile appeared at the Corner of her Mouth.
"Stupid Child of Nature..."
Under the Illumination of the Candlelight, the Boundary between light and dark on Koizumi Akako's Face Outline was Clearly Divided. The Flames of the Candlelight were Reflected in her Smiling red Pupils. She Reached Out and touched the dark and shiny Obsidian Table. "Is there any Place to go better than here during the Summer Vacation? The Scenery here Cannot compare to the Outside. People who go out to Play are the real Fools. Moreover, No Matter if my Guards are Golden Eagle Warriors or Jaguar Warriors, under my leadership, they will all be the most Excellent Warriors. They will Patrol the Village with me, Serve me in preparing the Festival, and Send the Things or Blood I want to my Hands..."
The Crystal Ball Flattered, "Lady Hongko is truly too Resourceful!"
"Oh ho ho ho ho ho~" Koizumi Akako Tilted her head and Laughed twice. Suddenly, she Discovered Feimo standing on the Table, its Crimson Eyes, Just Like hers, were Filled with the two Characters for 'Disdain'.
Feimo: "..."
Childish Witch Lady.
Koizumi Akako: "..."
What's going on? Did the Child of Nature Forget his Crow here?
Feimo Understood the Doubt in Koizumi Akako's Eyes. "Caw caw caw! Caw caw ah caw..."
After listening, Koizumi Akako was Silent for a moment. She Turned her Head and Asked the Crystal Ball, "What did Feimo Say?"
"Lady Hongko, it said it Discussed with its Master and will stay for a while longer," the Crystal Ball acted as translator. "The Feimo Army lacks a Special Operations Team. It Took a liking to those three Eagles and Intends to find a Method to Recruit them before Going back Afterwards."
"What's so Difficult about that?" Koizumi Akako Said Indifferently to Feimo. "Just have your Master Say a word, and they will Agree to listen to you."
Feimo: "Caw ah, caw caw caw..."
The Crystal Ball: "It said Relying on itself to Subdue the Golden Eagles is Relatively Reliable."
Koizumi Akako was Curious. "How do you Intend to do it? With your Body Shape, you Cannot defeat them in a Fight, right? Your Master is really Rest assured leaving you here."
"Caw caw!" Feimo Spread its wings and Flew out of the Lobby. "Caw ah caw ah..."
"It said it can Rely on Wisdom," the Crystal Ball Said. "Its Master also said that those three Golden Eagles need to Eradicate illiteracy."
Koizumi Akako: "..."
Those are Words that the Child of Nature would very likely Say.
...
At Night, Tokyo.
On the Streetside of Shibuya District, Chi Feichei was Wearing Raki's Disguise Mask. He sat in the Car, looking Outside the Car Window, Distracted, Silently Adjusting his Mentality.
Being Revered as a Deity is a Sugar-coated bullet that makes one's Mentality lose balance more easily than being Flattered, because the former is Sincere, while the latter often has Ulterior motives.
He remembered a Sentence: Any Thing, As Long As it is enough to Entice you, it is enough to bring Destruction upon you.
He needed to Separate himself from the Experience of being Revered as a Deity and from the Miracle of Fifteenth Night City, and make the most Accurate Positioning of himself.
The Method is very Simple.
Think about Koizumi Akako. Without the Mirror of Day and Night, and without Relying on Satan's Power, it would be Difficult for Koizumi Akako to even Build a House using Magic, let alone a Luxurious Pyramid with hundreds of Steps and a City like something out of a Mythological Legend.
And the Mirror is a Rare item that Cannot be replicated. The Birth of Fifteenth Night City is Similarly Difficult to replicate.
Setting aside this 'Miracle', Koizumi Akako is considered very Magical and Powerful compared to Ordinary People. But there are also many Methods to Kill the Squishy Mage Koizumi Akako. Even an Assassin Spider can Instantly kill her after making Preparation.
Then think about him Again. In this Era with Guns and Bombs, the Characteristics of Venomous Fangs, Venom, and Claws are too Obvious, making them Difficult to use as Conventional Weapons. Just Like Hissashi's Snakeskin and Summoning Crows, they can only be Used as Auxiliary Means depending on the Situation.
Putting other Things aside, If he were to truly Bite someone to Death with his Teeth, he Cannot avoid leaving Saliva and Tooth Marks on the Corpse. That could not only serve as a Clue for Investigation to him, but also become Ironclad Proof for Conviction. It's not as good as Shooting someone from afar, which is more Simple and Hidden.
However, Venomous Fangs are quite Practical for gnawing on Charcoal Grilled Ribs... *cough*, furthermore, the Ability to 'Discern Delicious Food Flavors from Creature Blood', which has a one-Year Time limit, Perhaps could be Used to Discern someone's True Identity. But there aren't many Times when it can be Used. Moreover, the Behavior of tasting other People's Blood to Discern Identity is very Weird, making him seem even more like a Vampire.
Besides making him want to taste the Blood of all his Acquaintances, and then taste the Blood of People he doesn't know, this Ability is not very useful. It's quite a Chicken Rib.
He could Slowly Feel the Suppression of Ability Users by the Era, or rather, the Suppression Caused by the Wisdom of many not-so-'Ordinary People'.
A Black Figure Appeared in the Rearview Mirror. It was Turning the Street Corner and Walking Towards the Place where the Car was Stopped.
Calvados's Sound Came from Chi Feichei's Earphone:
"Wayne Walkerly, there's a Man in a Brown Suit in your Rear. Before, he was Dining in the Dining Room where you met Takayama Otome. Approximately two Minutes After you Left the Dining Room, he Continuously Followed you, maintaining a Distance of about ten Meters, and Turned the Intersection with you. Although he wasn't Repeatedly Staring at you, I can Confirm that he is Stalking you."
Chi Feichei Changed to a Hoarse Sound and Said to the other side of the Earphone, "Wayne Walkerly, don't Stop. Walk over Directly. I need to Confirm The Other Party's Identity and Purpose."
This was Yingqu Yan Nan and Takayama Otome's Second time Meeting. The Person Stalking Yingqu Yan Nan could Possibly be someone Arranged by Takayama Otome, or it could be someone who Targeted Yingqu Yan Nan or People from the Organization Due to Other Reasons.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 876: The Entire Village Was Wiped Out
Wearing the face of a Bearded Strongman, Yingqu Yan Nan heard Chi Feichei's instruction from the earphone. He didn't respond, didn't look around, and naturally walked past the Car towards the Street Corner ahead.
Behind Yingqu Yan Nan, a Middle-aged Man in a Brown Suit, slightly balding, was still following not too closely, not too far. When he reached the Car where Chi Feichei was sitting, he suddenly stopped and turned his head to look at Chi Feichei inside.
"Wayne Walkerly, come back, he's one of us. Calvados, continue to be vigilant," Chi Feichei said in a hoarse voice to the earphone. He temporarily cut off communication, lowered the Car Window, and returned to his original voice, "Why are you here?"
When the other party turned his head, he saw the thin crack on his neck. It was a Disguise Mask. Combined with the other party's deliberate action of turning his head to let him clearly see the crack, and the Gaze in his eyes that seemed to be smiling but not quite...
It was Belmode.
"I'm helping to Confirm safety in the Dining Room," Belmode also returned to her original voice, without removing the Disguise Mask, watching Yingqu Yan Nan walk back, "I followed because I have something to Discuss with you. The Boss should have told you, right? About that Bait who has been fishing on London Bridge for three years..."
"Said, if you can't get away then I'll go," Chi Feichei said.
The Boss had indeed told him about this matter—
In the past three years, Belmode would go to London whenever she had time, using Disguise to become Akai Shuichi's Old Dad, Akai Tsutomu, and loiter around London Bridge, letting British Military Intelligence MI6 notice and tell Akai Shuichi's Old Mom Mary, who was a key member of MI6: We saw someone who looked like your Husband on such-and-such Bridge, more than once.
Akai Tsutomu had been missing for more than ten years. To Confirm whether her Husband was still alive and had returned, Mary would definitely take the initiative to Go Find him, observe him repeatedly, and then take the initiative to approach him.
At that time, Belmode would continue to impersonate Akai Tsutomu to meet Mary, find an opportunity to kill Mary, disguise it as an Accident or an attack by others, and then, as a Husband who had lost his beloved Wife and was grief-stricken, infiltrate MI6.
The Reason could be to inherit his Wife's Last Wish to be loyal to Britain, or it could be to investigate the Identity of the Murderer who attacked his Wife.
In short, this was a Long String Task for Belmode. The reason it involved him was because of what happened a Few Days Ago.
Three days ago, Belmode might have heard Mouri Ran mention that Conan, who had gone camping, had lost contact, and also heard that he had gone camping with them. Worried that her Godson would be harmed by him, she tried to contact him.
The result, of course, was that his Mobile Phone was unreachable, not in the Service Area.
Belmode decisively reported the 'Raki missing' matter to The Boss, explaining to The Boss: 'I want to investigate Sherry's Matters, and I'm worried that the Fish on that side won't see the Bait and Run Away, wasting years of Intentions. And Raki will go to London sooner or later, and he should also be interested in that Matter. I just wanted to say hello to him. If I'm held up by Matters and he has time, he can Help spread Bait in Akai Tsutomu's Appearance on a Daily Routine basis. However, since last night, I haven't been able to contact Raki. Do you want to Confirm his Situation?'
Belmode wanted The Boss to issue an 'Investigation' Instruction, and when the specific Situation was uncertain, The Boss would not alarm everyone, and would most likely only let Belmode investigate first, and then decide what to do after finding a clue.
In this way, Belmode could secretly Track their whereabouts to Confirm whether her Godson had been harmed.
Going to Fifteen Night Village this time was an Accident. He had only sent an Email to The Boss before, saying that he would go camping in the Wilderness around Tokyo, and suddenly lost contact for a few days. The Boss did want to find out if he had had an Accident. If he hadn't returned by yesterday, Belmode's Investigation would have also begun.
After he came back, he saw The Boss's Unread Email and replied to explain the Reason. Naturally, he told the truth. He accompanied Kisaki Eri to Fifteen Night Village, and as a result, they encountered a Serial Murder Case. The Suspension Bridge was destroyed by the Murderer, and they didn't return until yesterday when they took the Metropolitan Police Department's Helicopter.
The Boss also told him about the London Bait spreading Matter by the way.
Judging from this, when Belmode was preparing to Take Action against 'Sherry', she would likely use the Reason of 'it's time to go to London to spread Bait' to send him to London.
The Tattletale Belmode filed by taking advantage of his disappearance was really killing two birds with one stone.
"I will send you the Intelligence I have about Akai Tsutomu," Belmode didn't know that her Hidden Agenda had been seen through by Chi Feichei. She lowered her voice seriously, "But there is one Matter that is not in those Data. I think it's necessary to tell you. When I used Disguise as Akai Tsutomu before, I pretended to have lost my Memory due to a Head Injury. This is the only way to explain why Akai Tsutomu didn't go to their Promised Place to meet since he wasn't dead. After all, we don't know if their Husband and Wife had Promised any Safe Place, so this is also something that can't be helped. Moreover, pretending to have amnesia, when Mary mentions small Details of the Two People Getting Along, you can also use 'I don't remember very clearly' to fool her. If you Help spread Bait, and you encounter Mary taking the initiative to Go Find you, and you are not Certainty of deceiving that Woman, pretend that your Memory is still a bit confused, and don't stay or Contact her too much."
Yingqu Yan Nan walked back, without asking who the Person standing by the Car was, and directly opened the Car Door of the Passenger Seat and got into the Car.
Belmode just glanced at Yingqu Yan Nan, quickly withdrew her Gaze, and stared at Chi Feichei, whispering, "Raki, don't be careless. That Woman is very vigilant. Three years of Preparation, I must see that Woman die."
Yingqu Yan Nan couldn't help but turn his Head, looking at the Person outside Chi Feichei's Car Window in surprise.
It was indeed a Man, but the other party's Words were spoken in a mature female voice... very Splitting.
"I know," Chi Feichei responded, "But if you can get away, it's Better for you to go. After all, she's the Fish you've been following."
"Of course, if there's nothing else, I wouldn't Trouble you to make that trip," Belmode smiled, and found Yingqu Yan Nan looking at her with an 'indescribable' Expression. She bent down, resting her elbow on the Car Window, with a faint smile on her Face, turned her Head to look at Chi Feichei's Disguise Face, "Wayne Walkerly, are you surprised? I might even be Raki's Senior Sister, right, Raki?"
If Belmode used her original Appearance to make this gesture and Expression, it should be very Femininity, but changing it to the Appearance of a balding Uncle made Yingqu Yan Nan silently move his Gaze away.
Eye-searing.
"Who knows." Chi Feichei responded perfunctorily with an Expressionless Face.
His Master Dao Yi had Said not to mention this Master-Disciple Relationship to outsiders, and he was not sure whether Belmode was Drawing Out Information. Don't look at Belmode's confident Expression of 'I already know', Belmode used to be 'Sharon Vineyard', an international-level Ability Actress, and her Acting Skill should not be underestimated.
"Okay, I don't want to say that Person's Name first either," Belmode straightened up, "Then I will send you the relevant Investigation Intelligence tonight. It's still early, do you Intention to find a Place to sit for a while?"
"No." Chi Feichei refused decisively.
He was sleepy and was rushing Home to sleep.
Before going to Fifteenth Night Castle last night, he took out the Battery of his Mobile Phone and left it in a Warehouse in Tokyo. In this way, if someone called last night and couldn't Contact him, what they would hear would only be 'Turn Off Phone', not 'not in the Service Area'. He could explain that he was too sleepy last night and fell asleep, and didn't notice that his Mobile Phone was out of Electricity, Cover-up the Matter of him running to Fifteen Night Village.
At the same time, in order to avoid someone Contacting him today and to make it Convenient to Say the Lie of 'slept too deeply last night', he hadn't slept all day today.
Although no one called him today, and it seemed like he had endured it for nothing, it was Better to have Preparation that was not used than to be suspected without Preparation.
"Then I'll go by myself... By the Way, the Fifteen Night Village you went to a Few Days Ago, is it in the Amagami Mountain Area?" Belmode said with a smile that was not quite a smile, "At about three o'clock this Afternoon, an Earthquake occurred in the Amagami Mountain Area. Although it was not strong, it caused some Rockslide, forming a Landslide. The News has already Reported it. According to the Local Police Station's Record, there is a Village called Fifteen Night Village in that area. The Search Command did not Discover that Village. It is very Possibility that it has been buried."
"Is that so..."
Chi Feichei's Reaction was very Indifference.
He already knew about this Matter. The Rockslide was caused by Koizumi Hongzi.
There was no Communication Equipment installed there yet. According to the Crow that flew out to deliver Intelligence, it seemed to be an Idea Feimo came up with while Gambling with the Golden Eagle. Koizumi Hongzi felt that it could make Fifteen Night Village completely disappear from the Public's Line of Sight, so she Manufactured a Landslide that caused almost zero Damage.
This was also good. Although the Movement was a bit loud, it would make the Public and Media stare at that area in the Recent Period. But if the Police Officer sent by the Police couldn't find Fifteen Night Village, they might keep sending People over to investigate. It would be Better to directly let Fifteen Night Village 'socially die'. After a while, Public Attention would shift to other Places, and the Police would not send People over again and again.
Belmode suddenly felt that she had Said it for nothing. Raki would Care About those Matters? She turned around, waved her Hand, and walked towards the Street Corner, "Raki, if you have time, go to the Shrine to Check it out."
The Households where Raki was staying had Accidents. This time it was even more serious. Accompanying his Teacher's Wife to a small Village isolated from the world, not only did the Households where they were staying die, but Raki had just returned for less than two Days, and the entire Village was wiped out.
Yingqu Yan Nan watched Belmode leave, and finally remembered where he had heard this Sound before. When they were investigating Programmers, he had heard this Sound, "Is she that... Chris?"
"Belmode."
Chi Feichei opened the earphone Communication, using a hoarse voice, "Calvados, withdraw, send an Email to Wayne Walkerly after Safety."
"Understood."
Calvados responded, and the Communication was completely cut off.
Chi Feichei started the Car and left the Original Place.
"Boss, then why did she let you go to the Shrine to Check it out?" Yingqu Yan Nan asked casually, taking out a Lighter and lighting a Cigarette.
"Maybe she's too bored," Chi Feichei said with an Expressionless Face.
He knew what Belmode was thinking, but he wouldn't take the Responsibility for this. It was clearly because of Conan, that Death God Elementary School Student.
Belmode was also idle enough to even use her Godson's Responsibility to Teasing him.
In Fact, he didn't persecute Conan, it was Conan, that Troublemaker, who always wanted to harm him.
Yingqu Yan Nan just asked casually. Seeing that Chi Feichei didn't Say anything, he jumped away from the Topic, smoked his Cigarette, and joked, "Boss, what Belmode Said about you and her being from the same sect, should be true, right? After all, Raki and Belmode are also related to Liquor..."
Happy New Year to everyone!
[End of Chapter]
Chapter 877 Absinthe, Anise Liqueur, Vermouth
Chi Feichei knew what Yingqu Yan Nan meant by 'related'.
For a long time, 'Vermouth' was translated as 'Absinthe', but in fact, Belmode should be Vermouth, and the real Absinthe is 'Absinthe'.
Absinthe, Absinthe, the main ingredients are Fennel, Anise, Wormwood, with a high Alcohol Content, ranging from 45% to 89.9%. Generally, the Alcohol Content of Absinthe is higher than 68%. It has a Nickname 'La Fee', which is 'Green Fairy'.
Absinthe comes in various colors such as blue-green, grass green, brownish-yellow, black, red, and colorless. Absinthe with Anise components will create an Emulsion Effect when ice water is added.
It is said that Absinthe originated in Ancient Greece and Rome, where people soaked certain Plants in Wine for festivals or medicinal purposes, which is also known as Medicated Wine.
Initially, Absinthe was a Liquor for the French army. In the mid-19th century, some wealthy Capitalist began to drink this Liquor.
In 1870, French Vineyards suffered from a Pest Plague, and Wine became scarce and expensive. During the Wine shortage, Absinthe quickly became popular and became a darling of Bar Culture.
In 1890, in the last decade of the nineteenth century, France advocated hedonism, and Absinthe was given the Statement of 'aphrodisiac', becoming synonymous with the 'Red-Light District'.
In 1910, Absinthe was banned in Switzerland, and a large amount of Absinthe Drinks were sold to France.
In 1912, the America issued an Absinthe Prohibition, and a large amount of Liquor was also sold to France.
In 1915, Absinthe was banned in France...
This is a Liquor with a troubled history, banned in many European countries. The reasons for the ban were hallucination, aphrodisiac properties, and making people addicted to hallucinations.
In fact, Wormwood, one of the main ingredients of Absinthe, does contain a Chemical Composition called 'thujone', which is similar to tetrahydrocannabinol, the active Chemical Composition in Marijuana. It can make people feel more than just drunk, but it is not as potent as hallucinogenic ingredients. Moderate drinking will not cause too much Impact.
However, at that time, many artists and writers were addicted to Absinthe, drinking heavily all day long to anesthetize themselves and pursue Inspiration.
Among the Absinthe enthusiasts at that time, there were also many outstanding artists and writers, such as Hemingway, Picasso, Van Gogh, Degas, Wilde, and others, who created many Works for Absinthe.
British People Wilde described the hallucination brought by Absinthe: 'Walking on the Street on a cold Night after drinking, I felt clusters of Tulips rubbing against my feet', and the popularity of Absinthe made such drunkards wandering in the City at midnight more common.
Therefore, Absinthe was opposed and resisted by moralists. When Degas' famous Work "Absinthe" was sent to London for exhibition, it also triggered a 'anti-French wave' among British People, who believed that this Liquor was 'French Poison'.
Around the same time, Van Gogh, who had moved from the Netherlands to France, also fell in love with this Liquor, sketching in the countryside during the Daytime and indulging in drinking Absinthe at Night.
As a result, Absinthe seemed to be endowed with some kind of Magic Power, and it also became Poison in the eyes of many people. In the short span of a few years since Switzerland banned Liquor, most European countries had issued Prohibition orders, prohibiting the production, sale, and drinking of Absinthe.
It was not until 1998 that Britain issued a document allowing Absinthe to be legally sold in the EU, and by 2000, Absinthe was completely de-banned.
During the decades when Absinthe was banned, Wine Lover racked their brains and came up with Anise Liqueur, a derivative product that also has the Aroma of Anise.
Anise Liqueur, to which Raki Wine belongs, removes the 'Wormwood' component in the production method and is mainly made of Anise Oil extracted from Fennel and Star Anise.
Because Absinthe has a strong Smell of Alcohol and poor Aroma when drunk neat, coupled with the 'Emulsion Effect', it is mostly drunk with water. Absinthe drunk with water will have a light fragrance lingering between the lips and teeth, with a Leisurely aftertaste. Anise Liqueur also follows this drinking Method. Except for some Cocktail mixing methods, most are drunk with Ice Water.
At the same time, Belmode, which is Vermouth, as a flavored Wine made by adding Wormwood, Fennel, Juniper Berry, Clove and other Plant components, has also become a choice for Absinthe enthusiasts to shift their hobbies, and in some cases, it is also translated as 'Absinthe' represented by Absinthe.
He began to ponder the Pattern of The Boss naming Code Names earlier than Yingqu Yan Nan.
Yingqu Yan Nan's Code Name 'Slivova' is Blue Plum Brandy in Fruit Brandy.
Blue Plum Brandy is made from Blue-Purple Plums as raw materials, after fermentation, secondary distillation, and storage. It is amber in color, with a prominent Fruity Aroma, strong Smell of Alcohol, and a slightly bitter Flavor.
'Blue-Purple Plums' may be the Inspiration for The Boss, corresponding to his Pupil Color, and compared with Brandy and other Fruit Brandy, Blue Plum Brandy is rarely used as a mixing material for Cocktails, which also fits Yingqu Yan Nan's Property of only following him and not caring about Actions unrelated to him.
And there is indeed a Subtle Relationship between Anise Liqueur and Vermouth, For Example, both are substitutes for Absinthe, which Seemingly corresponds to the fact that he and Belmode can also Disguise, come from the same school, and are also like Patches in the Organization, but he is very clear that when The Boss Decided his Code Name to be 'Raki', The Boss Did not Know that he would Disguise Technique, nor would he Know that he and Belmode are considered Senior Sister and Junior Brother from the same school. Deciding to give him the Code Name 'Raki' must have Other Reasons.
He has not yet Discovered a specific Pattern, In Other Words, The Boss may give Code Names based on the Color of the Liquor, the Materials of the Liquor, or even a Legend.
"She is my Senior Sister, But This Matter has nothing to do with the Code Name." Chi Feichei gave Yingqu Yan Nan the Answer, paused, and Asked, "Has Takayama Otome's Club been registered?"
"Yes, this time she Asked Uryu to contact me, Just to celebrate the successful Registration of their Club," Yingqu Yan Nan Said, "As you Said, I Intentionally inquired her about the News of Club Registration, letting her Discover that I have no Personnel under my command. She also Tentatively expressed the Intention of Cooperation of 'she provides Personnel, I provide Channel'. I Just Said I need to Consider and did not give her a clear Answer."
"Don't do Other Things during this Time. If she Asks Uryu to Call or send a Text Message to contact you, you should respond, But don't agree to meet for the Time being. First, keep Takayama's Appetite up," Chi Feichei Said, "When contacting Uryu, you can Tentatively Ask about the profit sharing after Cooperation, let them explore your Bottom line, and then finalize Matters at the next meeting and hand over the Smuggling Route to Takayama."
"I Understand!" Yingqu Yan Nan Nodded, took out his Mobile Phone to check Email, "Calvados safely evacuated… By the Way, Boss, Rum sent me an Email. The current Legal Advisor of the Cold Butterfly Society is his man. He Said his man will find a way to gain Takayama Otome's Trust and told me not to interfere with the Other Party's Actions."
"Uh-huh, Rum told me about it." Chi Feichei Said.
Yingqu Yan Nan took a puff of Cigarette, resting his Right Hand elbow on the Car Window, looking at the Night View in front of him that was constantly Updating as the Car sped along, "Didn't you Say that Uryu would be the main one, and Rum's people would Just be responsible for assisting her and Handling Crises?"
"Uryu is only fifteen years old, and still has a Children's Mentality. Rum does not Trust her Age, Experience, Ability, or Personality, so Rum will send a more mature and experienced person to infiltrate the Cold Butterfly Society, win over those Members, and provide Action Intelligence for the Organization when necessary," Chi Feichei drove, turned a Street Corner, and incidentally paid attention to the Surrounding Area's Terrain, "Did Rum Say to keep his person's Identity Confidential to you?"
This is double Insurance, which can provide more accurate Intelligence more timely.
If Uryu Ayaka is hindered by something, they still have the person sent by Rum to Help collect Intelligence, and the verification of the two pieces of Intelligence can also ensure that neither of those two people is fooling them.
In addition, Kurahashi Kenichi has also been arranged to Germany. If Kurahashi Kenichi or Uryu Ayaka want to Betray the Organization, then they have to Consider how to deploy Personnel behind the Organization's back and protect the people they cherish across countries.
"He Said to keep it Confidential from everyone except you and That Person," Yingqu Yan Nan saw Near the Station, Reached Out and tore off the Disguise Mask of the bearded man, "Don't worry, Boss, I Understand the Rules of the Organization. I haven't mentioned it to Uryu or anyone else."
Chi Feichei parked the Car outside Sawagura Station, "Leave the Disguise Mask, I'll Help you dispose of it later."
"Then I'll save a lot of trouble." Yingqu Yan Nan smiled, put the Disguise Mask beside the Seat, got out of the Car and closed the Car Door, and walked towards the Platform without looking back.
Chi Feichei drove away.
It is only one Station away from Beihu Town here, and Yingqu Yan Nan can get Home in less than ten minutes.
He still has to find a Hidden and safe Place to park the Car, change faces and Cars to go Home.
…
A week later…
In a Gray Car heading to Karuizawa, Mori Kogoro was driving, and Chi Feichei was sitting in the Passenger Seat holding a Cold-stricken Conan.
In the Back Seat, Suzuki Sonoko, Mouri Ran, and Haibara Ai sat in a row, talking in low voices.
"Ah-choo!" Conan tilted his Head and sneezed, sniffing his Nose listlessly.
Chi Feichei silently handed over a Tissue.
This is the Kid from his Teacher's Home, he doesn't mind.
"Uh, Thank You, Brother Chi," Conan took the Tissue and wiped his Snot, deeply feeling that his Little Friend was considerate, and pulled Chi Feichei to Speak Out, "Haibara Said your Car was sent for Repair?"
Chi Feichei 'Uh-huh'ed, unwilling to recall the miserable state of his Car.
Today was originally planned to drive his Car to Karuizawa, But when he arrived at the Parking Lot early in the morning, he Discovered that there were several Cat Scratches on the Car Door and Bus Roof of his Car, as well as various Food Residue and Cat Paw Print.
According to the Crows' report, Nameless took a Group of Cats to his Car for a Rave Party last Night.
He was wondering why he hadn't Seen Nameless perform 'Scum Cat' Behavior recently, nor had he Seen Nameless squatting In front of the Apartment when he returned Home at Night. It turned out that the Scum Cat had changed its Routine.
"What? This time you are going to your Villa in Karuizawa, are you planning to go to the nearby Tennis Court to pick up Handsome Guy?"
In the Back Seat, Mouri Ran exclaimed in surprise, "Did you and Kyogoku quarrel?"
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Chapter 878 Land of the Dead [Happy Spring Festival, Extra Update]
"No, no," Sonoko said seriously, looking at Ran, "Actually, the reason we came here this time is because of you, Ran!"
"Me?" Ran asked, puzzled.
"When you put on a pretty Mini Tennis Outfit and take a photo with a handsome guy, then send it to Kudo," Sonoko said seriously, "Make him jealous, and maybe he'll come back to ask you about it..."
Conan chuckled inwardly. He knew Sonoko wasn't up to any good. Good thing he came along.
Ran hesitated, "But I only brought my Teitan High School School Uniform..."
"It's okay, I've already prepared it for you..." Sonoko took out a very short Tennis Skirt from the bag beside her and asked with a smile, "How about it? Super short and super cute, right?"
Haibara Ai sat by the window, yawned, and continued to fiddle with Hassashi.
Ran definitely wouldn't wear these kinds of clothes.
Conan secretly glanced back. His face under the Mask was as red as Ran's.
"No, no! I didn't bring a Sports Bra or Safety Shorts!" Ran said quickly.
Sonoko offered a bad idea, "Then just wear Underwear to play~!"
Conan imagined it for a moment, and his face under the Mask became burning hot.
He really wanted to see it, but he didn't want others to see it.
Chi Feichei lowered his eyes, glanced at Conan's red ears, turned his head and continued to look at the Scenery Outside the window.
Little boys are just little boys. They can get excited just by listening and imagining.
"Hey, hey," Mori Kogoro said unhappily, "If you send that kind of Photo to that Detective Boy, when I see him, he can forget about standing up again!"
"Teacher..." Chi Feichei paused, "Very imposing."
Probably he was overthinking it, but that sentence is really cruel.
"Really?" Mori Kogoro's face brightened up, "You'll understand when you have a Daughter in the future. There are always some annoying Brats who come sniffing around with bad intentions. You have to find the right Timing to deal with them! In short, forget about going to the Tennis Court!"
Sonoko leaned forward to the front seat, smiling slyly, "There are also Female College Student there with great figures and wearing very Cooling clothes~"
"Fe-, Female College Student?" Mori Kogoro's eyes lit up, and he slammed the Throttle, "Then let's hurry to the Tennis Court!"
"Ah-choo!" Conan was speechless and sneezed again.
Sonoko sat back triumphantly, "You Kid are really something. You should obediently Rest at Home when you have a Cold."
"No way," Mori Kogoro said irritably, "I finally asked the Boss of Cafe Poirot to take care of you, but he doesn't appreciate it at all."
Conan pretended to be a childishly willful Kid, "Everyone can go to Sonoko's Villa in Karuizawa to play, I don't want to be alone at Home!"
Chi Feichei was almost immune to the Famous Detective's increasingly skilled Acting Cute. He didn't pay much attention and continued to look at the Scenery Outside the window.
"And you, Ai," Sonoko didn't let go of Haibara Ai who was watching the show Aside, "You're always following Brother Hichiji. Aren't you worried you'll hinder him from finding a Girlfriend?"
"I'm not like Edogawa, always following others," Haibara Ai wasn't afraid at all and declared leisurely, "Moreover, this time I promised Sister Ran to come along. Brother Hichiji is the one who followed."
Besides, if she didn't follow, could Chi Feichei find a Girlfriend?
She felt it was better for her to follow. She could help to take a look, leave Contact Information and chat first. When her Hassashi has had enough fun and wants to find a Girlfriend, she could also help to connect them.
"This time it was indeed Ai who agreed to come first," Ran guessed that Haibara Ai wouldn't say what was in her Heart, looked at the front seat, and took the initiative to speak for Haibara Ai, "It's Because of the Jugo Village matter. Before, my Mother and Brother Hichiji both provided Search and Rescue Expenses, but there's been no good News. I heard that place has become dangerous. More than one rescuer has fallen from the Pile of Rubble. Just yesterday, the Search and Rescue was completely terminated. Ai wants Brother Hichiji to come out and change his Mood."
"Ah, could you be talking about the Land of the Dead?" Sonoko understood where it was as soon as she heard it, and gossiped, "It's very popular on the Forum recently. I heard that place is very Ominous. It was originally a village that believed in some kind of beautiful civilization. After being buried by Rocks, the Spirit of the Villager are still staying there because of Resentment, causing a lot of incidents for the Rescue Team. And some people heard waves of mournful crying when they drove past that area at Night..."
Ran was so scared that she pulled Haibara Ai over and hugged her tightly, "Sonoko, don't say anymore!"
Haibara Ai didn't Struggle and cooperated to be a human-shaped pillow.
"There won't be any Spirit," Conan said speechlessly, "Those people are just going too far, making up stories to scare people after something like this happened."
"Makes Sense. That's two or three hundred people. The number of casualties has suddenly exceeded Mount Tanigawa, which is known as 'Magic Mountain'," Sonoko sighed, "I heard that next week there will be a Councilor coming forward to organize Memorial and Worship Activities."
In the Passenger Seat, Chi Feichei was silent and didn't participate in the Discussion.
After Kisaki Eri contacted him, he did provide Search and Rescue Funds so that the Rescue Team could use Helicopters, Search and Rescue Dog, and the like. Now the Base hasn't been officially built, and the Loss after the Village was discovered is bearable. Since someone would go to Search and Rescue anyway, he might as well add some effort and Test Illusion Magic by the way.
It can be confirmed that current Scientific Method cannot discover Fifteenth Night City.
As someone who funded and assisted Search and Rescue, he could Call to understand the Search and Rescue Details.
For Example, looking down from the Helicopter from high altitude, Sun Mountain, Moon Mountain, and God-Dwelling Mountain were all flattened. Fifteen Night Village, located below the three Mountains, was gone. The Terrain of the ground had changed drastically. It was either deep ravines or small Mountains formed by Pile of Gravel.
For Example, the rescuers who took Search and Rescue Dog into the Mountain gained nothing. Doggo just wandered around inside and led people out. And some rescuers were injured.
Just as Ran said, some rescuers took Dog into the Mountain, but accidentally stepped on air. Even the rescuers didn't understand what was going on, they fell into the Pile of Rubble and were almost buried.
Chi Feichei probably guessed that Koizumi Akako prepared the Pile of Rubble in cooperation with Illusion Magic. However, the rescuers just thought that the Rocks rolling down from that area were still unstable and that they could accidentally step on an unstable Stone Block and fall down.
In addition, there were also teams who were in a bad Mood during Search and Rescue and suddenly had Conflicts and started fighting each other. If other teams hadn't stopped them in time, they might have fought even more fiercely.
As of yesterday, the Search and Rescue Action was terminated. There are two Statements.
An Official Statement: Because seven days have passed and no survivors have been found, it's futile to continue searching. And during this time, many rescuers were injured, that place is now very Danger, and the Psychological Pressure on the rescuers is also very high. So, after comprehensive consideration, the government decided to terminate the Search and Rescue.
Another Statement is from the Forum. Initially, it was a person who prepared Logistics for the Rescue Team who posted a Post. The title was very eye-catching:
"Strange Events in the Search and Rescue Process of Fifteen Night Village - A Deadly Place Formed by More Than 300 Departed Souls"
The Post said that accidents occurred frequently after rescuers entered the Mountain. In just seven days, thirteen people fell from the Pile of Gravel and were injured, each person breaking a leg. Two people got lost and almost couldn't get out. Three teams suddenly fought each other, attacking each other like Crazy. And even Search and Rescue Dog bit people. And some rescuers said they Saw Spirit when searching at Night, and more than one person said so.
That Post attributed it to the fact that the Spirit in the Disaster held Resentment, making that place a Ghost domain.
This Statement very much satisfied the curiosity of Gossip-loving people. It spread widely online, and that place was also named 'Land of the Dead'. Even a 'Land of the Dead' sub-Forum was created in the Umbrella Forum. There are both True and False Posts inside, and some are even more exaggerated than the first poster.
Since yesterday morning, some people have been posting to gather people who are Interested in exploring.
For those who want to go, he could only say - good luck to them.
Based on his Knowledge of the surrounding Illusion Magic, the Rescue Team repeatedly wandering around for seven days, it's impossible that no one died.
He guessed that the Villager were secretly helping.
After all, people went there with good intentions to save them. After the other party was confused by the Illusion, the Villager could Slip over and remove some fatal factors in advance.
For Example, when encountering rescuers who were confused by the Illusion and walking towards the Cliff, the Villager could Step Forward to pull them, adjust the Direction of the person, and make them walk in another Direction.
But if a large number of people, temporarily interested in joining the Excitement, poured in, the Villager might not be able to Help them all. And that kind of disturbance would also make the Villager unhappy. In order to protect their Home, which was like a myth and Legend, the Villager might sit idly by and watch a few unlucky people die, deterring others, and also allow the Police or other institutions to block the Road at the Foot of the Mountain.
In short, this Illusion Magic is very reliable. Using Satan's Power, he guessed that even people from The Vatican coming now couldn't break in. The only thing to consider was what to do after a year when the Illusion Magic disappeared.
Actually, it wasn't difficult to Solve. Use this one-year Time BUG and see what kind of Development Umbrella could achieve.
The simplest Method was: buy the land and close off the Mountain at that time, and then use Equipment to shield Satellite. As long as no one could Approach that area, even if the Illusion Magic disappeared after a year, Fifteenth Night City wouldn't be discovered.
Sonoko didn't ask any further and talked about another thing, "By the Way, Brother Hassashi, you also received the Invitation Letter from the Ooga family, right? Will you take Haibara Kid with you this time?"
"I'll definitely go. My Father Specially Called me and said it's best to go," Chi Feichei said, "As For Ai, it depends on whether she has Time. If she wants to go, I'll take her to Play."
Sonoko glanced at Haibara Ai enviously and sighed, "Alas, it's really good to have someone in front to take the lead. I can't do it. No matter what, I have to go on behalf of my family."
"Ooga family?" Ran recalled, "Could it be that one that started with shipping..."
"Correct, it's the Ooga Foundation. Their eldest son is getting married, and the wedding location is set in Huis Ten Bosch," Sonoko said with a depressed face, "Our family and the Ooga family have a pretty good Relationship. We have to go for at least three days and come back after the Wedding is over."
... (Sound of throttle) ... (Sound of brake)
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Chapter 879: Sharp Men Are the Most Terrifying [Happy Spring Festival, Bonus Chapter]
Mouri Ran didn't advise Suzuki Sonoko, 'If you don't want to go, then don't go,' because sometimes it really isn't something you can choose.
"You people are really tiring," Mori Kogoro said casually, "But, it's just a Wedding, you can treat it as a trip."
"It's not that I don't want to go, Shinya Oga, the eldest son of the Ooga Family, and I grew up playing together. Years ago, our parents even said that we should get married when we grew up," Suzuki Sonoko said, propping her chin with her hand and looking out the Car Window, "But he and I are just Friends, and I never thought about getting married. I also hope he can be happy..."
Chi Feichei didn't say anything. He probably understood why Suzuki Sonoko was depressed.
Initially, the Suzuki Family cultivated the gentle, generous, stable, and organized Ayako Suzuki as the Heir. When Ayako Suzuki reached a certain age, the best outcome would be to find a talented Young Man from within the Conglomerate to marry into the Family. If that wasn't possible, they would find a suitable marriage partner who was good to Ayako Suzuki.
As for Suzuki Sonoko, the Little Daughter, she was allowed to develop freely. Marrying a Conglomerate Heir later would be a good match and strengthen the Connection between the two Families. With an Affinal Relationship, everyone could work together.
However, Ayako Suzuki fell in love with the third Young Master of the Tomiizawa Foundation during her University years. Shiro Suzuki and his Wife considered their Daughter's Feelings and the Relationship with the Tomiizawa Family, so they were happy to let their eldest Daughter marry into that Family, temporarily changing their strategy and turning to cultivate their Little Daughter.
For Suzuki Sonoko, who was in love with Kyogoku Makoto, this wasn't a bad thing.
Because if Ayako Suzuki stayed at Home, the resistance to Suzuki Sonoko and Kyogoku Makoto being together would be very strong.
But correspondingly, Suzuki Sonoko also had to take over the future of the Suzuki Family. In the future, Suzuki Family activities involving the outside world and interpersonal interactions would require Suzuki Sonoko to participate and represent the Family more often.
Suzuki Sonoko probably didn't want Kyogoku Makoto to give up his hobbies and do those Social Engagements for their Relationship. At least before marriage, she could let Kyogoku Makoto do what he wanted to do. As for responsibility, Suzuki Sonoko would take it upon herself.
Currently, both he and Suzuki Sonoko were still in a 'Relaxation Period'. He was in a 'study abroad period' after Graduation, and the burden wouldn't fall on him for a while. Suzuki Sonoko could probably adapt slowly. After University Graduation, she would be able to handle Suzuki Foundation affairs and interpersonal interactions with ease, and wouldn't be so tired that she would lose her hair.
Suzuki Sonoko was depressed not because she didn't want to attend the Wedding of the eldest son of the Ooga Family, but because she was thinking about the affairs she would have to deal with in the future, and felt immense Pressure...
Mouri Ran didn't think so complexly, and said with a smile, "Then you are really generous!"
"Of course," Suzuki Sonoko came back to her senses, not wanting to pass on Negative Emotion to her good Friend, nor wanting Negative Emotion to dominate her current joyful and Relaxing Vacation Life. She actively invited, "Ran, do you want to go with me then?"
Chi Feichei didn't expose Suzuki Sonoko's previous Little Anxiety. There was no need to bring these things up and make everyone sigh.
"Huh?" Mouri Ran pointed at herself, "Is it okay?"
"There are Dutch-style Castles everywhere there, you should go and see them," Suzuki Sonoko leaned closer to Mouri Ran and lowered her voice mysteriously, "Even if it's just to Investigate Wedding Venue Selection for the future~"
"Wed..." Mouri Ran choked, and lowered her voice a little embarrassedly, "Got it, I'll Keep Company with you."
"Ai, what about you?" Suzuki Sonoko asked Haibara Ai with a smile again, thinking about Romantic and aspirational things, her Mood really improved a lot. She continued to whisper and instigate, "The Scenery there is very good, and it's also a good Choice for a Little Girl's Amusement Park, right?"
Haibara Ai gave her Half-Moon Eyes, "Why can't I Investigate Wedding Venue Selection for the future?"
Too underestimated.
Mouri Ran broke out in a sweat and said with a dry smile in a low voice, "It seems a little too early for Ai to consider marriage."
...
Before they arrived at Karuizawa, it started to Rain.
Suzuki Sonoko took the Umbrella Mori Kogoro handed over, opened the Umbrella and got out of the Car, saying helplessly, "In this case, there won't be anyone in the Tennis Court at all."
Chi Feichei also got out of the Car, opened his Umbrella and waited for Conan to jump down, "Sonoko, I'm not in a hurry, you don't need to be in a hurry either."
"Huh?" Conan jumped out of the Car and looked at Chi Feichei in Doubt.
Suzuki Sonoko was stunned for a moment, then quickly smiled with curved Eyes, "Thank you, Brother Hichiji, but I'm not in a hurry either."
"What are you guys talking about, hurry or not in a hurry?" Haibara Ai got out of the Car and squeezed under the Umbrella Suzuki Sonoko was holding.
"Marriage is still early, no need to rush to Consider it," Chi Feichei didn't intend to explain it clearly, "Especially for an eight-year-old Little Girl."
He hoped Haibara Ai would learn more about the World, but these things were better left unsaid, to avoid Haibara Ai overthinking and getting into a Dead End, becoming even more anxious than Suzuki Sonoko.
His Family didn't Care About Legacy and continuation that much, and even interpersonal interactions hadn't been taken to Heart much in recent years.
"Huh?" Haibara Ai was Speechless, "It's wrong to eavesdrop on Girls' conversations."
"Accidentally heard it," Chi Feichei said.
Suzuki Sonoko continued to envy Haibara Ai in her Heart, and couldn't help but indulge her Morbid Taste, stroking her chin and pondering, "It's a Pity I don't have a Younger Brother, and my Great Uncle hasn't settled down yet either, otherwise I could arrange a Childhood Sweethearts for Ai, so it wouldn't be too early for her to start considering where to get married."
Haibara Ai's face darkened, "No Need, Thank You."
She didn't want to be Childhood Sweethearts with a Kid.
Suzuki Sonoko chuckled, made a Victory Gesture, but was also seriously considering it in her Heart.
If the Suzuki Family had a Boy of suitable Age, she felt it was really worth considering arranging a Childhood Sweethearts for Haibara Ai, to get along and cultivate Affection from a young Age.
She was just expressing a Little Depression, but Brother Hichiji saw that she had been feeling under Pressure Recently...
Sharp Men are the most terrifying. She didn't want to talk about Benefit and Competition with Brother Hichiji in the future. It would be best to solve Problems by talking about Relationship~
"Hey, are you guys still not leaving?" Mori Kogoro urged.
"Coming!" Mouri Ran opened her Umbrella, closed the Car Door, and chased after him, "But Father, aren't you going to Lock the Car Door?"
Mori Kogoro explained, "Let's go and Check if there's anyone on the Tennis Court first..."
Chi Feichei turned around, holding his Umbrella to shield the Kid Conan as they walked over.
Suzuki Sonoko, as a seventeen-year-old Girl, didn't let future Pressure affect her current Life, and was always laughing and joking...
Strong and optimistic Women are the most Troublesome.
Fortunately, Umbrella had Artificial Intelligence as a Cheat for rapid Development, and they didn't intend to Take Action against Conglomerates in Japan first.
...
The Tennis Court was deserted, with only a Figure holding an Umbrella standing in the Rain on the Court.
Mori Kogoro noticed the Person in the Rain, opened the Main Gate of the Tennis Court, and walked over quickly with Expectation, "Could it be my female University..."
The Person in the Court was a Young Man with a tall and well-proportioned figure, bronze Skin, and a ponytail tied behind his head, holding an Umbrella and spacing out while looking at the Rain.
Mori Kogoro stopped in disappointment.
Mouri Ran Stepped Forward and asked proactively, "Excuse me, are you in some kind of Trouble?"
"Ah?" The Man came back to his senses and Turned Around.
Suzuki Sonoko's Eyes lit up, and she murmured in a low voice, "A Handsome Guy with a different Style..."
"No, I was just recalling the First Time I met my Wife here," the Man Stepped Forward, "Oh right, if you are here to play Tennis, I can give you some Guidance on the Secret Tip for playing Tennis. Actually, I am a Tennis Coach, and my Home is also very close to here. If it's convenient..."
"Cough cough! Cough cough!" Mori Kogoro coughed a few times, signaling not to waste Time and quickly brush the Man off.
Mouri Ran was stunned for a moment, then smiled at the Man, "Thank you for your Good Intention, but I think it's better if we pass."
"Yes, Sorry," Suzuki Sonoko heard the Man say that he already had a Wife, and decisively gave up the Idea of flirting, forcing a smile and getting closer to Chi Feichei, "Our Friend can also teach us how to play Tennis, and it's Raining now, so it's not convenient to play Tennis."
"Also Correct, then there's no Method," the Man didn't pester, waved his Hand and Turned Around to leave, "Then goodbye."
...
An Hour later, Riverside.
"I told you it's better to go Fishing!"
Mori Kogoro said with great interest, "You just watch, I will definitely catch a big Catfish for Dinner!"
Due to the Rain, only Mori Kogoro, Mouri Ran, and Chi Feichei were Fishing.
Conan held an Umbrella for Mouri Ran, and Haibara Ai held one for Chi Feichei.
Suzuki Sonoko also took over the Task of holding an Umbrella for Mori Kogoro, muttering to herself Speechlessly in her Heart.
Why did it become like this...
They agreed to come to fish for Handsome Guys, but it turned into Fishing...
Dinner was prepared by the Maid at her Villa, there was no Need to catch Catfish for Dinner...
Chi Feichei held the Fishing Rod, focusing his Eyes and Heart, waiting for a Fish to bite.
Although the River Water flow here was a bit fast, this kind of Rainy Day was very Suitable for Fishing.
The Water Surface was turbid, and the Rain Sound served as a Noise Barrier Layer, which could make Fish less alert. It wasn't a Rainstorm, so it wouldn't scare the Fish away. Moreover, when it Rained and the Water rose, Fish would approach the Riverside to eat Small Insects that had burrowed into the Earth due to the Water soaking in.
He didn't believe that with his Technology, he would still gain Nothing Else this time...
"Ah, my Float drifted away again!" Mouri Ran looked at the Float drifting away along the River Water flow Direction.
"Is it because the Method you tied it was wrong?" Mori Kogoro didn't intend to Get Up, and directly Summoned his Disciple Kuroki Jiro, "Hissashi, Help!"
Chi Feichei put down his Fishing Rod, went to Mouri Ran's side, and Helped to re-tie the Float, also explaining the Correct Method of tying the Fishing Line to Mouri Ran.
Haibara Ai followed to Help hold the Umbrella, sighing in her Heart.
See, her Brother Hissashi was obviously very Experienced, but that time at Master Seizan's place, she and Conan pulled the Small Net and netted several Fish, but Chi Feichei gained Nothing Else all Day long.
Actually, she just wanted to Say to Chi Feichei just now: Is it okay to catch a Fish today? If you still gain Nothing Else, is it okay to stabilize your Mentality and maintain a good Mood?
"Uncle, your Fishing Rod is moving!!" Suzuki Sonoko, who was Staring at Mori Kogoro's Fishing, shouted excitedly.
"It feels like a big Fellow, good! Watch me..." Mori Kogoro stood up and prepared to reel in the Rod, then he was Stunned, "Huh?"
A Car floated down the River Surface, and the Fish Hook was Hooked on that Car, and the Car Roof was floating up and down with the River Water, looking very familiar...
Chi Feichei Turned Head to Look at the River Surface, and recognized the Car at a Glance, "Teacher, the Car you rented."
This was probably also a unique Joy in Fishing Activities, so unique that Fishers could never guess whether the other end of the Hook was an Orca or a Car.
…If the chapter doesn't end with an even number of chapters every day, I will feel uncomfortable all over, as if I am incomplete…(⊙x⊙;)
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