Chapter 406 Do Mermaids Really Exist?

Chapter 406 Do Mermaids Really Exist?

"Four days ago..." Hattori Heiji pondered and asked, "Was there anything wrong with her condition at that time?"

Shimabukuro Kimie recalled: "She was very scared because she lost the dugong arrow and was worried that the mermaid would seek revenge on her. I comforted her that this would not happen, but she just wouldn't listen."

Yuuya asked, "Why is she so scared? Has anyone ever lost a dugong's arrow and suffered revenge from mermaids before?"

Shimabukuro-kune was stunned for a moment and said, "This... as far as I know, there is no such thing..."

Hattori Heiji also felt strange: "If this is the case, then where does Miss Saori's fear come from? Or... is there another hidden story, and why was she actually threatened by someone?"

The smile on Shimabukuro Kimie's face suddenly disappeared, revealing a guilty expression. After hesitating for a moment, she told the truth.

"Actually, this is all my fault. As you know, the so-called arrows don't actually have any magical powers.

The residents of the island are fine, but if foreign guests find that there are quality problems with the arrows and come to us to settle the bill, it will be very troublesome, so I made up such a lie, but in fact, there is no such thing..."

Everyone showed an expression of "I see, that's what it is", it turned out that this was made up to deal with foreign tourists.

This is somewhat similar to some tourist attractions that sell souvenirs, especially those that carry certain legends.

But why does Saori Kadowaki believe this so firmly?

Shimabukuro Kimie said worriedly: "You said Saori was threatened? Who is it..."

“It’s natural to be afraid.”

Suddenly, a voice sounded.

When they looked back, they found a woman wearing earrings and looking quite intellectual.

"Sumi?"

Ebihara Sumi said with a strange expression: "You feel that way because you don't believe in the legend of mermaids.

In fact, she really has magical powers and has eaten mermaid flesh."

Although she didn't explain it, everyone present could tell that she was referring to the longevity lady, Shimabukuro Kimie's great-grandmother.

Seeing that Shimabukuro Kimie didn't say anything, Ebihara Sumi continued, "Have you forgotten the mermaid bones that appeared on the island three years ago?"

"Mermaid bones? Are there really mermaids?"

In addition to Yuya, even Miyano Shiho showed a shocked expression.

When she came to investigate, she found out that the longevity lady had simply lived a few more years than ordinary people and it had nothing to do with immortality, so she just left.

Could there be some secret that she and Gin haven't investigated yet?

Mao Lilan suddenly remembered something and asked tentatively, "Are you talking about the incident that was reported in the news three years ago?"

Shimabukuro Kimie smiled bitterly: "That's just the media exaggerating to attract attention. Isn't it a very common thing?"

"Is that so..." Mao Lilan nodded blankly. As a good student who had received education and had two childhood sweethearts who were detectives, she still believed in science.

As for ghosts...that has nothing to do with science. She is a girl, so isn't it normal for her to be afraid of these things?

"Don't lie with your eyes open," Ebihara Sumi's smile became more and more weird, "Didn't you see it too? The weird shape of the bones is just like..."

"That's enough, Sumi!" Suddenly, a pair of hands pressed on Sumi Ebihara's shoulders, and a man with slightly dark skin interrupted her words.

Sumi Ebihara turned around in surprise and called out the man's name: "Rokuro?"

This person, like Sumi Ebihara, is also a good friend of Kimie Shimabukuro, Fukuyama Rokuro.

Fukuyama Rokuro looked at Yuya and the others, and said to Ebihara Sumi, "Some things are not convenient to tell outsiders, so you should restrain yourself a little."

Seeing this, Sumi Ebihara thought of something and shut her mouth obediently.

Fukuyama Rokuro said to everyone: "If you guys want to find out about Saori, you should go to her house and ask. Of course, it would be great if her alcoholic father would welcome you."

"gone."

Sumi Ebihara glanced at Kimie Shimabukuro, then followed Rokuro Fukuyama and left.

Toyama Kazuha looked at the two people's backs and complained in a low voice with some dissatisfaction: "Aren't they Miss Saori's friends? Why don't they care about her at all? They haven't been seen for three days."

If someone can call you by your name directly, then you are at least a good friend.

Shimabukuro Kimie sighed and said, "Maybe in their eyes this is a very normal thing. Saori used to quarrel with her father and run away from home often. We are used to it."

Yuya said, "In that case, let's go to Miss Saori's house to ask about the situation. It will be easier if she runs away from home this time like before."

Hattori Heiji nodded slightly: "If that's the case, it would be the best."

Conan frowned, his intuition told him that Saori Kadowaki did not run away from home, but something really happened to her.

Shimabukuro Kimie enthusiastically showed them the way.

On the way, Hattori Heiji stroked his chin and said, "I still find it strange. If the mermaid's punishment was a lie, why did Miss Saori believe it so firmly?"

Not only Kadowaki Saori, but also Ebihara Sumi and Kuroe Naoko, all three of them firmly believe in the existence of mermaids.

Mao Lilan said with some emotion: "Ms. Kimie is obviously a shrine maiden, but she is the one who least believes in the existence of mermaids."

The villagers on the island seemed to believe the legend to some extent, except for Shimabukuro Kimie, who denied the existence of mermaids from the very beginning.

Conan put his hands behind his head and said, "That's because the Longevity Lady is her great-grandmother. She must be the one who knows the most about this, besides the Longevity Lady, right? "

"In fact, Guinness has recorded many people who have lived for a long time. Although 130 years old sounds exaggerated, it is not particularly rare in the world."

"Huh?" Yuanshan Heye looked at Conan in surprise, "You little brat, you know a lot?"

Conan's expression froze, and he suddenly remembered that Toyama Kazuha and Suzuki Sonoko were among this group of people who didn't know his true identity, and his behavior just now was indeed different from that of an ordinary child.

Conan immediately used his cute tricks and said in a pinched voice: "That's, that's what Yuya brother told me!"

Those who knew Conan's identity felt a chill and got goosebumps.

Yuanshan Heye didn't find anything wrong, but she felt that Conan's cuteness was a bit too exaggerated...

But I didn't ask any more questions. I just said, "So that's what I saw," and then forgot about it.

"Wait!" Conan suddenly felt something was wrong and stopped to stare blankly.

Everyone looked at him doubtfully.

Conan looked left and right, "It seems we forgot someone?"

Yuya and his friends tilted their heads in unison, looking puzzled.

"Ah!" Mao Lilan suddenly shouted, "Where's Sonoko?!"

"Ah!"

In front of a souvenir shop, Suzuki Sonoko was carrying a bag of souvenirs to take back. Some were for her family, some were for Kyogoku Makoto, and she also bought some for a few classmates with whom she had a good relationship.

Only when she looked up from her shopping joy did she realize that she was alone.

Suzuki Sonoko looked at the street full of strangers with a confused look on her face.

"Where did everyone go?"