Traveling back thirty years to Conan, intercepting Princess Eri

Just as Lin Xiuyi swung his cane, the newcomer seemed to have eyes in the back of his head, his body sliding slightly to the side at an incredibly flexible angle, narrowly avoiding the direct strike of the cane.

At the same time, he suddenly spun around, and the white cloak behind him, which had been unbuttoned at some point, suddenly unfolded and fluttered like huge white wings!
The soft fabric swayed violently at close range, instantly obscuring most of Lin Xiuyi's vision.

Lin Xiuyi felt a chill run down his spine. In the instant his cloak billowed and his vision was obstructed, he suddenly exerted force with his feet and quickly stepped back, trying to create distance.

But the opponent's attacks followed closely, like a shadow!

Before the white cloak had fully fallen, a cold, sharp light pierced through the curtain, heading straight for Lin Xiuyi's chest!
Seeing that the other party was pressing close and the blade of the dagger was almost within reach.

In a flash, a fierce glint appeared in Lin Xiu's eyes, and he swung his cane to block in front of him.

"Ding!"

A crisp, piercing metallic clang ripped through the night as a metal cane and a dagger collided violently, sparks flying that stood out starkly against the dim rooftop.

The immense impact caused both of them to involuntarily take a step back. Lin Xiu felt a tingling numbness in her arm and her wrist trembled slightly. She was secretly amazed at how strong her opponent was.

Taking advantage of the brief gap created by the collision, the two looked up at the same time, their eyes met, and in the dim moonlight, they finally saw each other's faces clearly.

Lin Xiuyi's pupils contracted slightly, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.

The other person was dressed in a pure white suit, paired with white gloves and a white top hat, which contrasted sharply with my black tuxedo.

In addition, unlike Lin Xiuyi who wore a white mask that covered half of his face, the other person only wore a silver monocle. The lens reflected the moonlight, making it impossible to see the expression in his eyes, but it added to his mystery.

"Tsk, have you run into a fellow traveler?" The newcomer curled his lip, his tone tinged with mockery. His gaze swept over Lin Xiuyi's attire, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.

It's no wonder he said that; the two were dressed so similarly, both exuding a magician's aura. If someone who didn't know them saw them, they might really think they were colleagues meeting.

"You are……"

Lin Xiuyi was slightly taken aback. The other person's attire looked all too familiar. A familiar figure flashed through her mind, and an idea popped into her head uncontrollably.

"Kaitou Kidd?"

"Kaitou Kidd?"

Upon hearing this, the visitor couldn't help but chuckle softly.
"That's a nice name, very interesting, full of mystery, but unfortunately, you've mistaken me for someone else. I'm not some kind of phantom thief."

Before he finished speaking, the man brandished his dagger again, his attack even more ferocious than before.

The dagger flashed like lightning, aimed straight for Lin Xiuyi's throat, each strike potentially fatal.

As Lin Xiuyi retreated rapidly, dodging her opponent's attacks, she chuckled, her tone carrying a hint of certainty.

"Sorry, I forgot. You're not a phantom thief, but a world-renowned magician. Am I right, Mr. Kuroba Toichi?"

"you……"

The newcomer, Hei Yu Dao Yi, abruptly stopped, his dagger hovering in mid-air. His smile vanished instantly, replaced by surprise and wariness. He stared intently at Lin Xiu Yi, his eyes filled with doubt, his tone tentative: "You know me?"

I'm not blind. You think you've disguised yourself just because you're wearing a monocle and no one can recognize you?
Do you think you're Amon?

Despite his inner turmoil, Lin Xiuyi maintained a composed smile on his face.
"Mr. Kuroba is a very famous person in the magic world. Every magic performance of yours is a classic. I have also seen your performance..."

Before Lin Xiu could finish speaking, the surprise on Hei Yu Dao's face gradually faded, replaced by a meaningful smile.

He looked at Lin Xiuyi, his tone somewhat familiar: "So it's Mr. Lin. I never expected that we would meet in such a setting. What a coincidence."

Lin Xiuyi's pupils contracted slightly, and a storm raged in his heart.

He subconsciously raised his hand and touched the white mask on his face.

The mask remained firmly attached to his face, covering half of his face, making it impossible for the other party to see his appearance.

How did he recognize himself?
Uh, I forgot, during the magic show at the festival, Kuroba Toichi imitated me, so I must have memorized his voice characteristics.

Although Lin Xiuyi was wearing a mask, he couldn't change his voice, so it was easy for the other party to recognize his identity from his voice.

Seeing Lin Xiuyi's sudden realization, Kuroba Toichi couldn't help but laugh.
"Mr. Lin's voice is very distinctive, deep and magnetic, making it unforgettable once you hear it."

“When I met Mr. Lin at the celebration before, I thought you were very interesting. I didn’t expect to meet you here, especially under these circumstances.”

As he spoke, he slowly sheathed the dagger in his hand, and the hostility around him gradually dissipated.

Clearly, after recognizing Lin Xiuyi, he no longer intended to take action.

Lin Xiuyi also breathed a sigh of relief, loosening his grip on the metal cane slightly.

He looked up at Kuroba Toichi, the wariness in his eyes not completely gone.

"Aren't you a world-renowned magician? Breaking into a police-guarded mansion late at night, you can't be here to perform magic, can you? Your purpose is..."

Kuroba Toichi's gaze swept over the ventilation window not far away, his tone both playful and candid: "Just like you, I'm here for the things in Mito Shinzo's collection room."

Seeing a hint of surprise flash across Lin Xiu's eyes, Kuroba Toichi continued, "Mito Shinzo's collection room is quite famous in Osaka. Now that he has been taken away by the police, although the collection room is guarded by the police, it has become a piece of meat in the eyes of many people. Mr. Lin is not the only one who has his eyes on his collection."

“I’m not here for money.” Lin Xiuyi shook her head slightly. “I just want to take a few pieces of calligraphy and painting that are easy to sell and use the proceeds to help the victims of the fire at the Qianniyang Department Store ten years ago.”

"That fire destroyed too many families, and many of them are still struggling to make ends meet. Mito Shinzo's ill-gotten gains should have been used to make amends to them."

"I've also heard about the fire at the Sennichimae Department Store."

Kuroba Touichi's smile gradually faded, and his gaze towards Lin Xiuyi held a hint of approval.
"The victims of that fire have not received the compensation they deserve for a long time. I never expected Mr. Lin to be a chivalrous thief."

"I wouldn't call myself a chivalrous thief, just doing what I think I should do," Lin Xiuyi shook his head. "But Mr. Kuroba, as a world-renowned magician, you've come here specifically for something extraordinary, right?" (End of Chapter)