I'm in Detective Conan, and the system has appointed Batman.

Chapter 746 Mermaid's Tears

Are there six magical items that can temporarily establish a communication channel with demons?

Koizumi Akako touched her chin.

She was pondering how many materials she would need to create six magical items at once, and then her brow furrowed slightly.

He said it bluntly.

"That's not impossible."

"There's just one small problem that needs to be solved immediately..."

"Not enough materials."

Are there not enough materials?
A hint of surprise appeared in Chen En's eyes.

Could it be that the Red Witch's material bank, passed down for hundreds of years, actually has a shortage of materials for crafting magical items?
It's hard to believe.

But it is what it is.

Koizumi Akako stated it directly.

"Materials are indeed a problem."

"I'm missing one ingredient now... and that is mermaid tears."

This material was not lacking in the past.

However, when Koizumi Akako confronted Kaito Kid last time, she threw in mermaid tears to create a magical item that could control people's minds.

As a result, there is no stock left.

If you're going to craft that kind of magical item, mermaid tears, which represent life force, are an indispensable material.

But mermaid tears aren't something easy to find...

After all, with the development of the times, the magical creatures that can be used to obtain materials are gradually decreasing, and we have to go to remote places to find them.

Although in some more developed areas.

They may have already begun mass-producing magical creatures to cultivate the materials needed for crafting magical items.

However, it is clear that there are no forces cultivating magical creatures within the Japanese region.

"The timeline will probably have to be pushed back."

"But if we're dealing with the Spider and the Purple Witch, we probably won't need these people, right?"

"They probably don't need it in a hurry."

Koizumi Akako added.

She wasn't wrong.

It's clear that Ai Haibara isn't needed to deal with the spider and the Purple Witch; Conan and the others will step in.

Just like what Chen En had told Conan before.

If the situation is too dangerous.

If even he himself can't solve the problem, then it's pointless to ask others to step in.

If the situation is not dangerous enough.

He can handle it all by himself; he doesn't need anyone else's help.

Regardless of whether the illusionist and the purple witch are easy or difficult to deal with, the outcome will be the same: he is unlikely to ask these people for help.

In the case of dealing with a witch.

It would be enough if Koizumi Akako, the Scarlet Witch, could join as a teammate, not to mention the Phantom Thief Kid, who has experience fighting against magicians.

It's even possible that the Phantom Thief Lady could join as an ally in the fight against the Purple Witch and the Spider.

In terms of combat strength, it is already quite sufficient.

"...Mermaid tears?"

"If we were to purchase them from the market, would it be possible to acquire enough to craft six magical items in the shortest possible time?"

Chen En stroked his chin and asked directly.

Looking at the magical world in some places...

These modern-day magicians also need money, and from this perspective, money should be able to solve many problems.

Although Chen En's group is not yet fully operational, it has already entered a money-making mode.

Buying some magical items or materials shouldn't be too difficult.

Hearing Chen En's words.

Ai Haibara, Conan, and the others, who were flipping through a book, also turned their gaze to Chen En, a hint of doubt appearing in their eyes.

Are there really magical items and materials being sold in the market?

Is this what the world of the rich is like? (Regarding Chen En's words...)

Koizumi Akako thought for a moment, then shook her head and answered.

"Sometimes materials are available but unavailable."

"However, if you want to start from this point, I can tell you about a small market where magicians trade things."

"That place has been enchanted with a special kind of magic that prevents people without magic from seeing the entrance to the market."

"I'll give you a pendant tonight."

"Then you can use this pendant to make the magic misjudge the situation, allowing you to enter that small market."

However, since it's a small market...

So naturally, there's no need to expect anything good or useful items to be sold inside.

If there were really anything good, how could it possibly end up in a market of that size?
However, if you're just trying your luck, there's nothing wrong with that.

It's just that the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.

"...Is there anything else?"

Speaking of it.

Koizumi Akako thought of the manga world theory she had heard from Conan and Ai Haibara, her eyes narrowing slightly as she looked at Chen En.

"If there's nothing else, then I'll go back and look for the records."

...Could you check the records?
Chen En was taken aback when he heard this.

he asked subconsciously.

"Any records of mermaid sightings?"

"what are you talking about?"

Koizumi Akako raised an eyebrow and replied.

"Of course, we're looking for records from this world, to see if they might be from the world of comics."

"If this were a comic book world."

"Then I'll find the protagonist of this comic book world and give him a good beating, to see what's so special about him that makes him the protagonist!"

Chen En: ?
Ai Haibara, Professor Agasa: ?

Everyone instinctively turned to look at Conan.

Fortunately, it was only mentioned that this was a comic book world, without specifying that the world was called "Detective Conan".

Otherwise, Conan would probably be in for a beating.

Conan:?
I'm so shy! Why are you all staring at me like that? What are you all looking at me for?
I never said I was the main character.

Why are they coming after me now?

There shouldn't be any major problems, right? Koizumi Akako's magic book couldn't possibly contain everything...

Maybe.

Why are you all staring at that shorty?

Koizumi Akako looked at Conan with some confusion, following everyone's gaze, her eyes lingering on him for a moment.

Shinichi Kudo?
Is he the main character?

If Shinichi Kudo is the protagonist, then this should be a detective manga world.

I've never seen anything supernatural or bizarre in a detective manga before. Shinichi Kudo doesn't seem like the main character at all, does he?

If Koizumi Akako were to choose a main character...

Of all the people she knew.

The first choice is the Iron Sword, which is currently on Mars; the second choice is Chen En, who is standing next to me.

The last choice is Kaito Kuroba.

"……I go first."

Koizumi Akako grabbed her broom again and then planned to fly away on it like a witch in a fairy tale.

"I'll come back again tonight."

She added.

Upon hearing this, Chen En replied.

"I might have something to do tonight and won't be in the Bat Cave. If you're coming, how about tomorrow morning?"

Koizumi Akako: ?
Is the inherently evil bat monster going to harass ordinary citizens of Beika Town again at night?

(End of this chapter)