Kip. 76: Conan vs. Phantom Thief Kid

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Selma Sebastian (née Peacock) unveils to everyone a replica of the Black Star but states it is worn by ”the most suited to wear it.” It is an attempt to confuse Phantom Thief. Meanwhile, a card trick performed by Latham Laney is interrupted when Rachel pulls a note out from Phantom Thief out of the deck. This causes everyone to grow concern, and Selma's replicas start to harmlessly explode. The panicking people trample over Selma, who notices her Black Star missing during the commotion. Conan takes Rachel to the boiler room, explaining how Phantom Thief knew Selma had the real Black Star after she described it to Richard as having a “peacock” green luster shine which is a nod on her maiden name. Supporting this is the fact that pearls tend to lose their shine over time; the real Black Star is dull. Conan reveals Phantom Thief to be Rachel as she had the messaged card in her hand the entire time and destroys the phone preventing Phantom Thief from escaping again. On the rooftop, Phantom Thief disguised himself as a police officer and blended in with the rest. Defeated, Phantom Thief gives back the real pearl and escapes with another flash bomb. The real Rachel is found sleeping in one of the life boats. (Source: Wikipedia)