Conan: The Magician of the End of the Century

Chapter 64 The Dark Star
"Dark Star?" Hearing this somewhat familiar name, Ishino looked at Xia Mei with great interest, waiting for the next step.

"That's right, it's the world's largest black pearl that is regarded as a patron saint by the Suzuki family." Mentioning jewelry, one of women's favorite things, even Natsumi couldn't help getting excited.

"That Mrs. Suzuki Tomoko from the Suzuki Foundation actually ordered 600 imitations of the Black Star at one go in our jewelry processing company, and requested delivery before April 4."

Speaking of this, Xia Mei looked at Grandma Yoko who was sitting on the chair, and raised her own doubts: "It stands to reason that there are companies under the Suzuki consortium that can do this, why did you specifically ask us to do it, and it was so urgent ?”

Due to the large number of orders and the request of Japan's leading Suzuki consortium, Natsumi came to Yoko to explain the situation out of caution and attention.

"That's because other than the Kasaka family, no one else can manufacture so many imitations in such a short period of time." Yoko showed a look of reminiscence, and explained to the two juniors who didn't know why, "After all, the Suzuki family's The black pearl was bought from my father 60 years ago."

"That is to say, is the Black Star a jewel made by my great-grandfather?" Xia Mei asked curiously.

"That's right, this black pearl jewelry is one of your great-grandfather's masterpieces. There are two detachable accessories, a pendant and a brooch, and the design drawings are kept in his workshop. That's why the Suzuki family is looking for us The reason for making a replica."

Listening to Grandma Yoko's explanation, Ishino estimated that this black pearl should also be one of the secret treasures of the Tsarist Russian royal family.And transferring such a precious treasure to the Suzuki family should be regarded as selling a great deal of favor to the Suzuki family.

Considering that Princess Maria also passed away almost 60 years ago, then Kasaka Kiichi chose to transfer the Black Star, which should have something to do with this matter.

"I see, but why is Mrs. Tomoko so eager to order a large number of replicas?" Xia Mei rested her chin in her hand, still puzzled by the purpose of the order.

"I think it should be Mrs. Tomoko, who plans to use the replica to meet the challenge of Kaitou Kidd." Ishino, who knows the relevant plot, expressed his opinion.

"Phantom Thief Kidd?" Natsumi, who didn't pay much attention to such news, had obviously never heard of this name.

So Ishino explained to Natsumi the news that Kaito Kidd issued a notice letter last month to steal the Black Star, and then speculated that since the other party did not take any formal action last time, it is very likely that there will be a follow-up theft plan.

结合铃木朋子在4月18日之前需要得到这批复制品的需求，那么怪盗基德极有可能已经发出了要在4月19日，铃木财团60周年海上庆典上盗取漆黑之星的犯罪预告。

"It just so happens that the Suzuki Consortium also invited Shi Jun and me. How about we go and catch the thief who tried to steal the Black Star together?" Xia Mei believed that Ishino's speculation was correct, and angrily reprimanded Kaito Kidd .

"Okay, no problem." Looking at Xia Mei who suddenly became interested, Ishino directly agreed to the proposal regardless of the fact that the thief the other party wanted to catch happened to be her little cousin.

For capturing Kaito, Ishino has no psychological burden at all.After all, my teacher asked him to help take care of this kid, so giving him extra lessons can be regarded as fulfilling the teacher's entrustment, right?
The big deal is to catch him and let him escape. It's hard to say anything else, but in terms of escape skills, as long as he doesn't stop him, it's quite easy for Kaito to escape the hunt.

If Kaito Kidd's performance at sea can make Natsumi enjoy himself, Ishino doesn't mind giving this tool boy brother some preferential treatment in all aspects in the future.

Since it is to arrange a show that Natsumi can enjoy, it is necessary to design the stage of the performance well.

After thinking for a while, Ishino looked at Natsumi and said, "Natsumi, please contact Mrs. Tomoko Suzuki for me. About the production of the black pearl replica, I have some suggestions and I hope I can communicate with her..."

……

On the evening of April 4, Ishino and Natsumi boarded the "Queen Celesabeth" cruise ship docked in Yokohama Port.

The cruise ship will set sail at 60:[-] p.m., and after a three-hour voyage, it will finally dock at Tokyo Port, during which a banquet celebrating the [-]th anniversary of the Suzuki Foundation will be held at sea.

Arriving at the main venue of the banquet on the cruise ship, Ishino found the Shinigami elementary school students and his party from the crowd at a glance, but he did not go to say hello to them, but came to Suzuki Tomoko with Natsumi.

"Miss Kasaka, Mr. Shi, welcome to the banquet of the Suzuki Foundation." Seeing the two walking towards this side in light dresses, they greeted them with dignified smiles.

"Ms. Suzuki, you are very polite. It is our honor to be invited to this banquet." As a representative of the Kasaka family, Natsumi responded in a polite way.

"Mrs. Suzuki, I am very grateful for your trust in accepting my suggestion and making temporary adjustments to this banquet." Ishino nodded slightly at the other party to express his gratitude.

"What did Mr. Shi say, you are also trying to ensure that the dark star does not fall into the hands of that phantom thief Kidd, aren't you?" Tomoko Suzuki smiled even more when he heard what Shi Ye said, "What's more, your work is so amazing This banquet is even more glorious!"

As they said that, several people looked towards the center of the banquet hall together, and saw a two-meter-high sugar-carved phoenix on the largest round table in the middle, which was lifelike, shining with colorful brilliance under the reflection of the crystal lamp directly above.

The surroundings of the sugar sculpture were already surrounded by guests, who were overwhelmed by this magnificent work of art, and there were endless voices of praise.

The Maoli family is also standing in front of the sugar sculpture, admiring the work seriously.

"Sister Xiaolan, is the craftsmanship of this sugar sculpture similar to that of Tian Pangpang in Brother Shi Ye's shop?" Conan observed carefully before expressing his guess.

"It's a bit similar, but there should be other artists who can make this kind of sugar sculpture, not necessarily the work of Brother Ishino." Xiaolan answered Conan's question cautiously.

At this time, Sonoko heard the conversation between the two, came over and patted Conan's head, and said proudly: "You guessed it right, this work was spent half a month by Brother Ishino for this banquet." It was specially made!"

"Look at the lifelike colorful feathers, look at the lifelike black eyes, and the look that looks like it's going to soar into the sky in the next second. This is a gift from Brother Ishino. How about it, are you envious?"

Seeing Yuanzi's frightened expression, Conan rolled his eyes and smiled, thinking that the other party might not be worried that you still miss the pandas in his shop, so he made this new one and sent it over.

(End of this chapter)