For example, Mouri Ran, who spotted Conan mixing into the group from afar and hurriedly followed.
Or Vermouth, who suddenly noticed that both Mouri Ran and Conan had come out and quietly followed after them.
Or Calvados, who darkened his face and followed when he discovered that "Dr. Araide" was going to find Jiang Xia, along with Jodie, who was carrying out her FBI duties.
In short, by the time the slow-witted Inspector Yamamura finally noticed the extra tails behind the group, it was already too late.
"When did you start following us?! Who gave you permission to tag along?!"
He had wanted to question them like that, but the cold night wind had frozen him to the point where he did not want to speak, and besides, these people were all acquaintances of Jiang Xia...
After a moment of silence, Inspector Yamamura could only take a deep breath. "Don't cause trouble, and don't leave the police's sight."
Conan always acted exceptionally obedient at times like this. Hearing that, he was the first to respond. "Okay, Officer!"
Inspector Yamamura looked at the face that, for some reason, always reminded him of Kudo Yukiko. He snorted and raised a hand. "Move out!"
Jiang Xia turned back to look at the string of people he had reeled in as though fishing, then stepped onto the suspension bridge with satisfaction.
The group lined up in the darkness and crossed without incident.
Once they reached the other side, the store manager gathered his sleeves and pointed in the direction of the inn. "Follow this path back, and you'll be directly across from my inn."
The moon was dark, the wind was fierce, and the creek babbled on.
Amid this scene, whether tranquil or eerie, the group trudged through scattered snow for more than