Detective Conan: The System Takes Me to Zero's World

Kudo Shinichi took out his phone and showed the poster on the screen to everyone, "This time, the red Shura Tengu is adapted from your graduation work, but Ikuri's name is not among the cast and crew of that graduation work. Why is that?"

The three of them were silent. The atmosphere in the room suddenly became solemn. Only the ticking sound of the wall clock could be clearly heard.

Hattori Heiji's face revealed confusion: "What's the matter? Why are no one talking?" He looked back and forth at everyone, trying to break the sudden silence.

Agata Riki clasped his hands against the table and leaned forward slightly. "Actually, at that time, Ximu didn't have any inspiration for the script of his graduation project."

Ma Shanfengren continued, his eyes revealing a look of reminiscence: "It was not until later that he saw a comic drawn by Izuri in a doujinshi."

Akachi Keiko lowered her head slightly and said softly, "That's a great fantasy story."

Masumi Sera looked at them and said, "That story is about the red Shura Tengu, right?"

Keiko Kurachi looked up with a hint of emotion in her eyes: "That's right, but Izukuri said that the story was a work he planned to officially publish when he became a professional cartoonist, and he couldn't let us use it, so he rejected Nishiki."

Agata Riki recalled, his hands unconsciously clenched: "But at that time, we thought that once we saw the final product, we would be able to accept it, so we finally made it into a movie."

Ma Shanfengren looked calm, but his eyes revealed helplessness: "As long as Dekuri's name is written on the cast and crew list, this can actually be considered his graduation work."

Keiko Kurachi looked downcast, "But after watching the movie at a club event, he said, 'This is not my work at all, you liars.' After it was released, this graduation work received wide acclaim from the public. Except for him, the five of us have become famous in our respective fields."

Hattori Heiji said bluntly: "He must hate you guys to death."

Ma Shanfengren recounted the story: "On the night we announced that we were going to reshoot the film, Ikuri called us and he sounded very tired.

He said, 'He has given up being a cartoonist and is working for a small design firm now,' and that if we ever remake the story, we should add his name to the credits."

Keiko Arachi said with guilt and tears in her eyes: "Izukuri once said that his dream is to have the comics he draws made into a movie."

Officer Ayanokouji's expression was serious. "Is his name listed in the credits?"

Ma Shanfeng hesitated to speak: "We were planning to add it, but then something went wrong."

Agada Riki sighed: "At the preview, he saw that his name was not on the cast and crew list, and he committed suicide out of disappointment."

Ma Shanfeng frowned slightly, with a look of helplessness and regret: "After this happened, we wanted to cancel the screening of this movie, but the sponsors really couldn't justify it."

Kudo Shinichi walked up to his elder sister and whispered, "Sister, please come out for a moment. I'm afraid I can't handle it."

Kudo Yuki and Kudo Shinichi came to the next corridor, and Kudo Shinichi took out his cell phone and called Yukiko who was far away in Los Angeles, USA.

Kudo Yuki looked at him speechlessly, crossing her arms across her chest: "Is this what you mean by being unable to cope with it?"

Kudo Shinichi handed the phone to Kudo Yuki, with a look of help in his eyes: "Sister, you ask first."

Yukiko answered the phone, and Kudo Yuki asked Yukiko about Keiko Kurachi. Yukiko thought for a moment and said, "You are talking about Keiko, right? We often act in TV dramas together, but of course I am the protagonist every time."

Kudo Shinichi was puzzled: "Kyoko? Isn't her name Keiko?"

Yukiko considered her words carefully: "Her real name is actually Kyoko. When she was in college, something happened during her graduation project, so she added a Japanese character to the Kyoto character. She used Keiko as her stage name."

Kudo Yuki asked casually, "Will other people also choose a stage name like Ms. Keiko?"

Yukiko remembered something and raised her voice, "Yes, speaking of names, it seems that Mr. Nishiki and Mr. Mashan also changed their names during the filming of that graduation project. Mr. Mashan changed the character "峰" in "峰人" from the side of the character "山" to the top of the character "山". And Mr. Nishiki Taroro was changed to "太郎坊".

Kudo Shinichi was deep in thought, and Yukiko started gossiping about Keiko Kurachi: "Kyoko had a crush on someone when she was in college, and she still likes that person now, so she hasn't gotten married yet."

Kudo Yusaku's voice came from the phone: "Is the person she likes called Kuri Michio?"

All I could hear was Yukiko's tone full of surprise: "No way, how did you know?"

Just as Kudo Shinichi was about to ask a question, the call was hung up.

At the same time, a text message came from Suzuki Sonoko, which read: Your wife is having an affair. There was also a photo attached below, in which Okita Souji and Mao Lilan were standing face to face, both of them had happy smiles on their faces, and they seemed to be chatting.

Kudo Shinichi unconsciously tightened his grip on the phone, with disbelief in his eyes.

Seeing Kudo Shinichi's expression, Kudo Yuki raised the corner of her mouth and said jokingly, "Shinichi, you have a sense of crisis! Look at your expression, it's as if the sky is about to fall."

Kudo Shinichi complained inwardly: "Sister, stop making sarcastic remarks here! How can I not be worried about this?"

Kudo Yuki chuckled and patted Kudo Shinichi on the shoulder: "Hey, Shinichi, don't be so nervous. Maybe it's just a normal conversation."

Kudo Shinichi muttered in a low voice: "This guy Sonoko always likes to make a fuss and never explains things clearly." His eyes fell on the photo again, and he felt mixed emotions.

Hattori Heiji slowly approached Kudo Shinichi through the half-open door and said, "Hey, Kudo, what are you looking at? Let's go to the Gion Hotel." After saying that, he turned around and strode away.

Shira Makoto walked to the door and stood next to Kudo Shinichi, "Sister Xue, hurry up and follow me."

Then, she turned her head and looked at Kudo Shinichi, frowning slightly: "I heard that Mr. Nishiki was planning to book a smoking room in that hotel the day before yesterday. At first, the hotel customer service replied that all the rooms were fully booked, but when he called, someone just happened to cancel the reservation, so he was able to book a room. Don't you think it's a bit strange?"

Kudo Shinichi put his phone back into his pocket and said, "Something is really wrong."

Afterwards, everyone came to Zhiyuan Hotel.

The front desk staff told Officer Ayanokouji what happened at the time: "You are right. When Mr. Nishiki called, someone just canceled their reservation. So he booked that room for two days, today and yesterday."

Hattori Heiji stared at Agada Riki and said, "Mr. Agada, you smoke too, right? Did you book a room?"

"Well, after we booked the room at Westwood, someone else cancelled. We were all in Westwood's apartment at the time, so we booked the room together at the time."

The staff nodded repeatedly. "After Mr. Nishiki booked the room, someone else soon cancelled the reservation, and Mr. Agata also booked the room. Those two guests who canceled their reservations should have been together."

Masumi Sera placed his hands in front of him and said, "A huge and very strange Tengu appeared in the room where Mr. Agada lived. Did you find anything unusual during your investigation?"

Officer Ayanokouji turned around and answered, “Of course there is, there is something like glue stuck to the charred ceiling, but the amount used doesn’t look like it can hold something that big in place.

There was also the mark left by the chair when Mr. Agada fell down with his chair, and the cigarette butt inside the ashtray fell out when he threw it at Tengu, causing a scorch mark about 3 cm long on the carpet, with some black ash on the edge of the scorch mark.

What is also puzzling is that there is a pillow in the middle of the bed, and the placement of the pillow is very strange.”

Agada Riki looked flustered and quickly explained: "Well, that's my habit." After saying that, his eyes were a little evasive.

At this moment, the effect of Kudo Shinichi's antidote was even shorter than last time. His body was trembling slightly. Hattori Heiji took the lead in supporting him, "Kudo, are you okay?"

Kudo Shinichi clenched his teeth tightly, holding back the surging pain in his body, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead: "It's okay, I already know who the murderer is, but there is not enough evidence to arrest the murderer yet."

"So what should we do, Kudo?"

Kudo Shinichi's face became paler and his breathing became more rapid: "Officer Ayanokouji, can I ask the Kyoto Prefectural Police for a favor?"

"Yes, as long as it is within our capabilities."

Kudo Shinichi knew that time was running out and he had to reveal the whole plan before his body completely shrank. He endured the pain and spoke quickly: "But, I might have to inconvenience you a little bit by then."

So, Kudo Shinichi explained the plan in the most concise and clear language possible, and repeatedly reminded everyone not to make it public so as not to alert the enemy.

Hattori Heiji helped Kudo Shinichi back to the hotel room, and Kudo Yuki followed closely behind.

Kudo Shinichi looked at his elder sister for help: "Sister, I need your help again this time to delay the effect of the medicine tomorrow."

Kudo Yuki silently said in her heart: [Sign in.]

"Ding, congratulations to Xiaoxue for signing in successfully today and getting +50 mall points and safety reversal agent. The current mall points are 2600, and the system space contains: 1 barrel of healing spirit, anti-risk floating tools, water-stopping stone, information on the current situation of the winery organization, distribution map of the location of the winery base, and safety reversal agent. Please continue to sign in every day, Xiaoxue."

A system announcement sounded: "Safety reversal agents can be used as mineral water to prolong the duration of medication. The specific delay time will be selected based on the personal wishes of the person taking the drug that day."

Kudo Yuki communicated with the system telepathically: "Rat, take the safety reversal agent out of the system space."

"Ding, congratulations, Xiaoxue, the safety reversal agent has been put into the bag, please check it!"

Kudo Yuki looked at Kudo Shinichi, whose body was gradually shrinking, and said, "Brother, when are you going to use it?"

Kudo Shinichi raised his little hand: "Sister, give it to me now, and I will take it when I take the antidote tomorrow morning."

Kudo Yuki had no choice but to take out the bottle of medicine from her bag and handed it to Kudo Shinichi, "Remember to drink it all. There will be no side effects. This is only once."

Hattori Heiji watched quietly from the side without saying much, but his eyes revealed his trust in Kudo Shinichi and his expectation that the case would soon be solved.

The next day, Officer Ayanokouji called everyone together, and six tall and straight police officers stood neatly beside him.

"In short, we found a new code from the body of Mr. Jing Hayabusa who was killed yesterday. This means that the murderer may commit crimes again and kill some of you.

Therefore, for everyone's safety, please stay in your room and do not go out before checking out.

Also, just in case, I will send more police officers to protect you and strengthen the security of your room."

Ma Shanfeng hurriedly nodded and thanked him: "Thank you so much, officer."

"That's it." After saying that, Officer Ayanokouji turned and left, followed closely by three high school detectives and Kudo Yuki.

Hattori Heiji moved closer to Kudo Shinichi and whispered in his ear in a low voice: "Kudo, are you okay?"

Kudo Shinichi had a relaxed smile on his face and raised his head slightly: "Yeah, it's okay. I took my medicine a little later this morning on purpose."

When Sera Masumi heard what Kudo Shinichi said, he immediately came forward and asked, "What medicine is it?"

Kudo Shinichi answered vaguely: "It's cold medicine."

Kudo Yuki looked at Sera Masumi's disbelieving expression and muttered to herself: "Sera Masumi already suspects his brother. All that's left is to find a chance to confirm it in person."

A few minutes later, Masanfengren left the room on the pretext of going to the bathroom, and the guard immediately reported the situation to Officer Ayanokouji. Afterwards, Kudo Yuki and three high school student detectives followed Masanfengren to Kiyomizu Temple.

They hid in a hidden corner, watching quietly. They saw Agata Riki angrily grabbing Masanfengren's neck and shouting ferociously, "Go to hell and apologize to Ikuri. Go to hell."

After saying that, Aga Tianli suddenly pushed Ma Shanfeng down with his hands. Just when he was about to be happy about his successful "revenge", he found that a life-saving mat had been prepared below, and Ma Shanfeng was safe.

Agata's eyes widened, and he looked down in disbelief: "Why?"

At this time, Kudo Yuki and three high school detectives appeared on the Shimizu stage.

Kudo Shinichi's voice was particularly clear in the empty space: "The height of the Shimizu stage is about 12 meters. If you prepare a life-saving mat below in advance, you will not go to hell after jumping off, Mr. Agata Riki."

Agata Riki's face turned pale instantly, and panic was revealed in his eyes: "Why, why are you here? Did you solve the code?"

"It has indeed been solved, and these codes are quite interesting." Kudo Yuki smiled slightly and looked at Agata Riki.

To be continued...