Ke Xuezhen, starting with hypnotizing Vermouth.

Therefore, Makoto Asai decided to seek Gu De's consent before setting off.

She plans to live in Tottori for a while during this trip, determined to find the buyer behind it all!

Gu De hadn't expected this woman to investigate so thoroughly.

This is a good thing!

Like Yusuke Sakata, this kind of person has a strong inner drive!

As long as you find common ground with them, you can become like-minded comrades-in-arms without any props!

"Okay, I support you!"

Gu De nodded.

"However, please be sure to pay attention to safety. Do not act rashly after finding clues. These things can be left to the police!"

Gu De thought for a moment and then said.

After seeing Asai Makoto off, Tachibana brought Koizumi Akako in.

However, Koizumi Akako wasn't wearing her witch outfit today; instead, she wore a dignified and elegant dress.

Perhaps because she was a witch, this woman's demeanor was much more mature than that of Ran Mouri and Kazuha Toyama, who were the same age.

Gu De was sometimes very busy, so he simply handed over the task of feeding Kudo Yusaku at the Yamani-dera Temple to Koizumi Akako.

Anyway, Yamane-dera Temple isn't too far from the East City area, so Koizumi Akako just needs to fly over and drop the food and water in through the small window.

"Master, I've discovered an interesting magic!"

Koizumi Akako was very excited.

"magic?"

Koizumi Akako excitedly took out a book, but Gu De couldn't understand the obscure text on it at all.

"Yes, Master!"

"I've always been curious about how advanced human technology will become to violate the so-called law of conservation of matter in our own science, allowing people to revert to childhood and become children again?"

"This clearly goes against human science!"

"So I've been searching through ancient books, trying to find similar magic."

Gu De nodded: "So you found magic with a similar effect?"

"Yes, Master!"

"There was a similar magic in history!"

"It's just that the upper part of that magic is missing; I only found the lower part."

"The second half of the content can restore a shrunken person to their original size, but some of the spell materials are missing."

Koizumi Akako said excitedly.

After pondering for a moment, Gu De slowly asked, "Can all the ancient spellcasting materials be collected in the modern world?"

Koizumi Akako hesitated; she herself was unsure about the matter.

"I cannot be sure about that, Master."

"Because some materials existed in history but cannot be found in modern times, we can only try to choose substitutes, which will definitely affect the final result."

"That's settled then. Don't tell Ai Haibara yet."

"We'll make the next steps once all the materials are ready!"

Gu De considered it for a moment.

If Koizumi Akako's potion works well, I might let Haibara Ai try it out. If she could turn back into Miyano Shiho, that would be a good thing.

As for Conan, let him stay like this!

After all, I need to get emotional points through him!

"Okay, master!"

Koizumi Akako was very happy, and her voice became much clearer.

"Hongzi, everyone will be having hot pot later, so go and prepare the ingredients."

"Maya and I are going out for a bit!"

"By the way, you can stay here tonight and let everyone get to know each other better!"

Koizumi Akako blushed immediately upon hearing this.

Despite being a witch, this woman is actually quite shy in this regard.

Seeing this, Tachibana Maya immediately put her arm around her in a carefree manner: "Akako, don't worry, I'll be the main force tonight!"

"You can be a substitute!"

Koizumi Akako trembled, but was held tightly by Tachibana Maya.

"Alright, you two are my right-hand men, so of course you're both key players!"

Gu De smiled and went over to hug the two of them.

After leaving the office, Gu De let Tachibana Maya drive while he sat in the passenger seat.

Gu De took out the Mind Compass and silently pictured Vermouth in his mind.

The compass of intention turned, and finally gradually determined a direction.

Vermouth is still in the Eastern Capital!

"Mayo, go that way!"

Gu De pointed in the direction of the Mind Compass.

The car sped away, and Tachibana Maya, wearing a women's jacket with the zipper unzipped, revealed a gun holster under her arm.

As the car sped away, Gu De gradually realized that something seemed off about this direction!

It's actually in the direction of the Kudo residence!

However, he understood after a little thought.

Vermouth clearly recognized Conan's identity and was eavesdropping near his house!

Events quickly confirmed Gooard's suspicions.

Twenty minutes later, Tachibana Maya's car stopped in front of a house not far from the Kudo residence!

"Mayo, wait for me in the car later."

Gu De crawled into the back row, and a few minutes later Tsunade Kumel appeared!

He was still wearing that black trench coat and that black top hat.

Maya Tachibana nodded, but still reached out and unfastened the snap on the holster without turning off the car.

Gu De got out of the car and walked around the house.

This house is significantly smaller than both the Kudo residence and the neighboring Agasa residence.

I don't know if Vermouth rented this place or secretly took over it.

He put on his X-ray glasses and looked around. Sure enough, he saw Vermouth, dressed in silk pajamas, cautiously leaning her pistol against the door.

"Clang clang clang~"

Gu De knocked on the door.

Vermouth inside did not respond.

"Vermouth, I know you're in there. How about we make a deal?"

"Click~"

The door opened, and Vermouth stood inside, looking utterly incredulous.

Those eyes, which were usually so aggressive, were now filled with shock.

[Gain 31 units of Vermouth's emotional value]

"Kume 810?"

Vermouth hesitated for a moment before tentatively asking.

She simply couldn't understand how Goo De had managed to do it.

Why does it look so real?

Gu De nodded: "It seems you really know a lot about me, mentor!"

"How did you do that with your voice?"

Vermouth was startled again.

[Gain 19 units of Vermouth's emotional value]

"Alright, mentor, I told you I have my own sources of intelligence."

"Of course I have my own secrets too."

Gu De shook his head and looked inside.

Aren't you going to invite me in?

"I came straight here after returning from Osaka!"

Vermouth glanced outside, then made way for Gooder, giving him half a step.

As he passed by her, Goo De caught a whiff of absinthe.

"Mentor, it's no fun drinking by yourself."

Vermouth closed the door without answering.

The two of them entered a room that resembled a living room, one after the other.

Sure enough, there were many photos of Conan on the wall, as well as photos of Shinichi Kudo.

"Mentor, you seem to be very capable!"