Chapter 999: A Little Knowledge
Because Xu Yue had exposed Kogoro Mouri's identity as a Famous Detective, the others seemed inclined to join forces and exclude them, unwilling to reveal any more information.
"Honestly, look at them acting so smug. I, Kogoro Mouri, am definitely taking that free travel spot!"
Kogoro Mouri looked unhappy at the others' behavior.
"Then I wish Detective Mouri every success."
Xu Yue smiled at Kogoro Mouri, then temporarily took his leave...
Meanwhile, Ran went to deal with the luggage, leaving Conan on the second-floor balcony to enjoy the view for the time being. Conan, meanwhile, had been pondering the strange tour group.
Something just felt off.
Because he was so absorbed in thought, he failed to notice a dark figure gradually approaching from behind.
When he heard something and turned around, all he saw was a hand pushing toward him. Then he began falling from the balcony toward the swimming pool below.
Only as he fell did Conan see the person who had pushed him—a figure in a mask and black cape, dressed exactly like the Duke of Shadow!
Then all he could hear was the wind rushing past his ears as he plunged straight into the pool.
After gulping down a huge amount of pool water, he was hauled up by a pair of strong hands and emerged above the surface, a familiar voice sounding beside his ear.
"Hey, hey~ What are you trying to do? Diving off the second floor? What a refined hobby."
Wearing nothing but swim trunks as he soaked in the pool, Xu Yue held Conan in one hand, his face full of teasing amusement.
"Someone threw me down. It was someone wearing a Dark Duke mask."
Conan had been afraid of worrying Ran and the others, but upon