Qin Zhibo stood on the starboard deck of the cruise ship, facing the salty sea breeze and looking at the endless dark sea in front of him.

This scene is like the New Forney cruise ship in the "Ye Caisan" case.

But the cruise ship we took that time was just an ordinary cruise ship. Compared with this luxury cruise ship that can easily carry thousands of people, it was simply child's play.

However, even though the "Aphrodite" has a deck height of 18 floors and is like a hill in this sea area, Qin Zhibo's heart is still very depressed at this moment.

The boundless darkness seems to be about to swallow up this lonely boat on the sea...

This reminded Qin Zhibo of a sentence.

Humanity lives on a calm island of ignorance, in a vast and endless black ocean.

This ocean contains endless secrets, but we should not sail too far or delve too deep.

The unknown under that mysterious sea - Cthulhu, is like Pandora's Box in ancient Greek mythology.

Once opened, it will definitely bring destruction to mankind.

Among humans, there is a group of people who are committed to this.

…

"call……"

Qin Zhibo took a deep breath, loosened his grip on the railing, turned around and walked towards the stern deck, intending to go back in one circle.

This cruise ship has a total of five decks including the stern deck, and the deck where Qin Zhibo is located is the third deck.

On the deck there was only the sound of waves lapping against the ship's hull, and dim wall lamps lit up every few meters.

Qin Zhibo walked slowly to the stern deck, and just as he was about to step out from the corner, he stopped.

On the platform of the stern deck, several crew members wearing sailor uniforms were gathered together, seemingly discussing something.

Although it is certainly impossible for everyone on such a large ship to rest at the same time, there will still be patrols and watchers.

But these sailors gathered together, and it didn't look like they were discussing work. Everyone had some inexplicable nervousness on their faces, and they were whispering something.

Qin Zhibo squinted his eyes slightly, and just as he was wondering if he could get closer to hear what they were discussing, he felt someone coming behind him.

He turned around suddenly and saw a man standing upright behind him with his hands hanging down.

The man has gloomy eyes, wearing a white uniform and a captain's hat on his head.

"Sir, how can I help you?"

Qin Zhibo recognized him. This person was the captain of the "Aphrodite", Haiteng Du.

"No, I just couldn't sleep, so I went out for a walk."

Kaito Wataru's eyes were slightly narrowed, the corners of his eyes were drooped and his expression was frozen, giving his whole person a gloomy temperament.

"I recognize you, you are the famous detective Qin Zhibo."

"I think this voyage is absolutely safe, there is no need for you to take action..."

"In addition, the wind and waves will intensify in the second half of tonight. For safety reasons, you'd better return to the cabin."

Kaito Wataru deliberately raised his voice so that the crew members who were discussing matters on the stern deck could also hear what was going on here.

Several crew members immediately stopped the discussion and turned their heads to look here.

Then, without saying a word, several people left from the deck on the other side of the ship.

Qin Zhibo looked at Hai Tengdu, let out a breath through his nose, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

"Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Captain, I'm going back soon..."

"In addition, it would be best if this ship could be absolutely safe as you said. After all, safety is the greatest luxury."

"Well, good night."

Qin Zhibo's aura was not weak at all, he said goodbye to Hai Tengdu without being humble or arrogant, and then walked back along the original route.

After returning to the room, Qin Zhibo sat down on the bed and couldn't help but think back to the scene just now.

Those crew members obviously didn't look like they were working on a consultation ship, and it was only the first day of sailing, so there wouldn't be any emergency.

Moreover, Captain Kaito Wataru was obviously planning to come over to gather with a few people, but he had to stop because he discovered that he was also at the scene.

Moreover, Qin Zhibo was also a little surprised that Hai Tengdu knew him.

As a captain who has been sailing on the sea for a long time, living a life almost isolated from the land, he knows a private detective who has only emerged in recent times.

The detailed work of reviewing the passenger list should not be the responsibility of the captain.

This bad premonition made Qin Zhibo feel that this voyage was not easy.

…

The next day.

Everyone gathered in the restaurant and had a sumptuous breakfast buffet.

After breakfast, several people discussed today's itinerary.

In the morning, we first bask in the sun on the deck and then play hide and seek.

When the weather gets warmer in the afternoon, I go to the public swimming pool on the ship to practice swimming.

Yesterday Qin Zhibo's words about practicing swimming before sinking still affected the three little ones.

After breakfast, everyone first sunbathed on the stern deck of the fourth floor.

Although we were basking in the sun, due to the low temperature on the sea surface and the light sea breeze, not only did we not feel hot at all, but it was actually a bit refreshing.

On the chair, Mao Lilan stretched out her waist. The translucent cyan sun protection coat was placed on the back of the chair, and the orange camisole showed off her girlishness to the fullest.

“So comfortable~”

"That's right. It feels really good to be able to drink morning tea while enjoying the sea breeze..."

Suzuki Sonoko raised her tea cup intoxicatedly and took a sip. She covered her face and said coyly: "I feel like a noble lady~"

Qin Zhibo, who was sitting next to him, heard this and realized that this little girl wanted to get married.

Because Yuanzi is far from the standard of a noble lady, and the only thing left is to find a husband.

If Kyogoku Makoto wants to be with Sonoko in the future, he will definitely change his surname into his wife's wife, and his name will be "Suzuki Makoto" from now on.

This name is not bad.

At this moment, Mouri Kogoro, who was sitting opposite Qin Zhibo, held his cheek with one hand and stared at the deck not far away with a serious expression, with scrutiny in his eyes.

"It's really good..."

"Well, it's indeed good..."

Qin Zhibo, Conan, Xiaolan and Yuanzi at this table were attracted by Mouri Kogoro's words and followed his gaze.

I saw two mature women in sportswear holding their own tennis rackets and walking towards the cabin under the guidance of a young female secretary.

These two mature women are not strangers. They are Takae Yashiro, the president of Yatsudai Passenger Line, the company to which this ship belongs, and Mrs. Aramimi, the wife of the former prime minister.

But apart from the transcendent status of these two people, Qin Zhibo didn't think there was anything else worth noting.

But in the next second, Mouri Kogoro's expression suddenly changed, he made the same Venom-like expression of sticking out his tongue, turned his head and shouted excitedly at Conan.

"Have you ever looked at President Guijiang's legs? They don't look like a man in his fifties at all!"

"Hahahaha~~"

Mouri Kogoro's performance successfully won him the contempt and helplessness of those around him.

"Really, what are you talking about so early in the morning?"

"Stop staring around lewdly, okay?"

"And Conan is just a child, don't teach him a bad lesson!"

Mao Lilan angrily taught her father a lesson.

In contrast, Mouri Kogoro could only giggle.

Qin Zhibo, who was sitting opposite, also had trouble understanding Mouri Kogoro's taste.

There is a wife at home who looks like a fairy, but she actually wants to go out and eat.

Even if it’s not as exciting at home as outside, you won’t be eyeing a mature woman, right?

No matter how well-maintained Yashiro Takae is, he is still at the level of a eldest sister to Mouri Kogoro.

Or is it that Mouri Kogoro doesn’t want to work hard anymore?

At the round table next door, Cheng Shi, Haibara Ai, and Dr. Ali sat at the same table.

Dr. Ali drank a cup of black tea with sugar. As soon as he put down the tea cup, he thought of a cold joke.

"Everyone, we haven't done any riddles for a long time..."

"Since we just finished breakfast, let's take a break and come up with a puzzle about the cruise trip!"

"Ah?" When the three little ones heard this, their expressions were not very excited. They just complained, "What is supposed to come has come."
To be continued...