"Dad, you should go find Hattori. He can help you in Osaka."
Conan thought of Heiji first when he thought of Osaka.
"Heiji Hattori?" Yusaku Kudo said with a frown.
"Yes, Dad. Go find him quickly."
Yusaku shook his head slightly. "I just left the Osaka Police Station. I already asked them to help find her."
"The Osaka Police?"
Conan was surprised, but then he felt a bit better. "Then they can find some clues using the street cameras."
"Yes. I hope Superintendent Toyama has good news."
Yusaku's mind was full of that code.
"The Queen of Teitan... could it be related to Teitan Elementary or Teitan High School?" Conan asked as he thought about it.
"Yukiko did go to those schools. Shinichi, go and ask around. Maybe someone knows who this Princess is."
"I understand, Dad. You must save Mom."
Conan hung up the phone and ran toward Teitan Elementary School.
"Conan, wait for us!"
"How annoying. Conan is trying to leave us behind again."
"Stop talking and catch up!"
The three kids followed him closely like glue.
After finishing her work, Eri Kisaki was eating takoyaki. Kazuha was showing her around.
"Kazuha, these octopus balls are very good."
"Hehe! That is why I brought you here, teacher."
"Silly girl. You make it sound like I am a scary teacher."
Eri gave Kazuha a look, then she opened her mouth and ate gracefully.
"You are not scary. I just did not want to let you down."
Eri smiled gently.
Yukiko was still tied up tightly. She lay quietly on the sofa. Heiji had picked a good position for her, so she did not feel much pain or tiredness.
Her eyes were closed, and her mind was working fast.
No, I cannot wait for Shinichi or that mystery-writer husband of mine to save me. I have to save myself.
But what can I do?
This man is good at disguises. He must be very smart. Simple tricks will not work on him.
What should I do?
She frowned a little. Her mind was a mess, and she could not think clearly.
Stay calm. I must stay calm.
Think about my husband, Shinichi, or Heiji. They are always calm when they solve mysteries. Only then can they think perfectly.
Calm down!
Slowly, Yukiko's heart became quiet. Her thoughts became clearer.
Right. First, look at the surroundings.
She opened her eyes a little bit. She looked through a small gap.
This is not a room?
She was shocked.
It was very bright. Sunlight came in through large, open holes in the structure. She could even see tall buildings in the distance.
Am I in the city?
But this is clearly a building. Why are the window holes so big?
There is no furniture here except for two sofas. This does not look like a house.
Most importantly, why are there no walls?
Is this place not meant for living?
Yukiko was confused. She had never seen such a strange building. Suddenly, she thought of a problem.
If people do not live here, what do I do when I need the bathroom?
Her face turned pale. If she had to do it right there, she would want to kill herself from shame. She could not stand it!
"Mmm! Mmm!!"
Heiji opened his eyes. He looked at Yukiko and frowned. "Do not play tricks."
Yukiko wanted to speak. Heiji thought for a moment, then he went over and removed the cloth from her mouth.
"Hey, I need to use the bathroom," Yukiko said quickly as soon as her mouth was free.
However, Heiji ignored her. He went back to his sofa and sat down.
"I really need to go."
Yukiko was starting to feel the urge.
"Hold it."
Heiji closed his eyes again. He wondered if he could trust her words.
Yukiko was not in a great hurry yet, but she thought she could use this chance to escape.
Heiji opened his eyes. A cold light flashed in them. "Are you sure you want to go?"
Yukiko felt happy. It is working! She nodded her head quickly.
Heiji smiled coldly to himself. He stood up and walked over to pick her up.
"What... what are you doing?" Yukiko felt panicked.
"Did you not say you need the bathroom? I will help you with your pants and then hold you while you go."
Yukiko's face turned white. Her eyes were full of fear. "No! Do not touch me! I do not need to go anymore!"
Heiji still picked her up. He ignored her struggling. His face was calm. "Did you not say you had to go?"
"I do not want to! I do not want to!"
Yukiko's face got even paler. She could not even imagine a strange man holding her in the bathroom.
Heiji snorted and put her back down.
"Do not think I do not know what you are doing. You were looking around to see the area, right? Do not try to run away, or you will regret it."
Yukiko lay back down. She pressed her lips together. Her face was pale. Her body shook a little, and she did not dare to speak again.
Seeing this, Heiji laughed to himself. This woman's acting is amazing. She is like a top actress.
After that, everything was quiet.
"The Queen of Teitan... I do not remember anyone with that name," a teacher said while shaking his head.
"No one?"
Conan looked down, feeling let down. Was the clue gone?
"Kids, why are you looking for the Queen of Teitan?"
An old man walked over.
"Principal Fujiki, why are you here?" the teacher asked in surprise.
"It is a holiday, but I still like to check on things. I have had this habit for thirty years, since I was a teacher."
"Hello, Grandpa!" Ayumi and the others said quickly.
"Hello to you too." Principal Fujiki smiled kindly.
"Grandpa, do you know about the Queen of Teitan?" Conan asked. He did not want to give up.
"Of course I know."
Conan's eyes lit up.
"That was over twenty years ago. Back then, there were two amazing girls who made a big scene at Teitan High School..."
Principal Fujiki started to remember. Conan tried to stop him a few times to get the answer, but it did not work.
"...That beauty contest ended in a tie. Because the results caused such a mess, Teitan High never held another contest. Those two girls were the last winners."
"Grandpa, who were those two girls?" Ayumi asked, sounding very interested.
"One was called the Teitan Princess, and the other was called the Teitan Queen."
It really is related to Teitan High. I finally have a clue!
Conan was very happy. He looked at Principal Fujiki. "Grandpa, do you know who they are?"
"It has been over twenty years. They should have families now. The Teitan Princess was the world-famous star, Yukiko Fujimine. The Teitan Queen is the 'Unbeatable Queen of the Law,' Eri Kisaki."
Ran's mom?
Conan stood there, completely shocked.