The establishment of the Time Travelers Alliance began in the first year of Conan

Chapter 115 The three chess players finally entered the scene (asking for monthly tickets)
And what follows is the "Maple Leaf Gold Case", which is the alliance's action plan to try to steal a [cycle] structure and evacuate the entire alliance into the alliance's [cycle].

And as the intensity of the struggle between the Alliance and the dual timelines gradually escalates.

After that, apart from sending a task force to track and try to recruit them on a daily basis, the alliance did not take any further action.

After all, as the [story timeline]'s "normalization" attacks on alliance members become more and more frequent, and as the research level's research on the abnormal derivative effects of "Red Magic" that are different from Conan's...

"It's pretty useless, almost useless."

This is the analysis result of the Reality Analysis Department:

"At the moment, it seems this so-called red magic has likely been suppressed to a level where only Koizumi Hongzi can use it."

"Considering that magic can be completely eliminated with just a word from [Kudo Shinichi], or even a single question, it's clearly of little use in future alliance operations."

Although later on, at Lin Sheng's request, the executive level still asked the research level to set up a "Magic Research Department".

But regarding Hongzi and Kidd's escape, the alliance's attitude became indifferent.

This attitude ended when the prophecy machine was activated and provided that inexplicable technology.

"Clearly, this technology contains elements of magic, very similar to the workings of the prophecy machine, and is related to the nature of the operation of this universe."

Unlike Koizumi Hongzi's limited understanding of this technology——

Researchers, especially the Narrative Studies Department, have always firmly believed that the prediction machine provides only advanced technology.

"The Shinkansen, the billion yen, Tsukikage Island, the Iron Tower, Magician's Twilight, and the dead. The foreshadowing of these events is already clear."

In the office, the entire content of the prophecy was revolving around Lin Sheng.

"According to the Time Research Department's analysis and deduction, we have already delivered the specially made TDD to Kudo Shinichi."

"The next step is about the six pointers."

For Lin Sheng, who possessed a true sense of time, he could see much more from that prophecy...

It was an invitation as well as a warning.

"This isn't some prophecy or ritual. The answer is simple: it's the universe's new compromise with us."

“It’s like the emergence of [Loop].”

If we were to choose the character who was most hurt in the three-way battle between the Alliance, the [story timeline], and the [real timeline]—

That would have to be the Conan universe itself.

The storyline is busy modifying reality and getting the story back on track; reality is busy with its own big plans...

And what about the Alliance?

This is different from the dual timeline that is restrictive. The alliance that acts as both referee and player has even forcibly developed an independent [loop].

Now they are even trying to get Conan to join the [Gray Side] in order to modify reality.

So, the Conan universe finally couldn't bear it anymore, and the material universe chose to bring the alliance to the table to become a chess player.

"That's exactly what the prophecy means. The universe is issuing a warning to all three of us."

A smile finally appeared on Lin Sheng's face. He knew that the success or failure of the alliance depended on this one move.

He began to explain the true meaning of the "ritual" to Hitomi Shigenobu in front of him.

"The operation of the universe must have a main timeline with Conan as the core. Just like [Loop] is a compromise between the two timelines, [Six Pointers] is a compromise between the three of us."

The changes in the dual timelines caused by the universe even benefited Lin Sheng a lot. To be honest, it is really difficult to explain the twists and turns in it.

In Lin Sheng's eyes, the pale sun lying horizontally in the center of the dual timeline erupted with a solar prominence for the first time, and a large amount of "matter" was ejected.

A new, extremely faint timeline appeared, as if it would disappear at the next moment.

A new story, a new time stream with no owner yet.

Immediately afterwards, the Alliance's [Cycle], [Story Timeline], and [Real Timeline] immediately attempted to project their power onto this timeline—

Let it become solid.

Shigenobu Hitomi showed a girlish joy.

"You mean! The Narrative Department's plan to use Kudo Shinichi to create a dual-timeline story, like a real-life science fiction line and a storyline of reasoning..."

“Yes, we succeeded!”

Lin Sheng couldn't help but snap his fingers and took a bottle of champagne from the warehouse from the future.

"As the research team predicted, since the existence of the [Loop] means that the struggle between the two timelines must be within a certain limit, then it is obvious that this compromise will inevitably reappear due to the increasing intensity."

Fighting against the dual timelines in the [Loop] is obviously both a bad thing and a good thing for the Alliance.

The advantage is that this is like Sun Wukong dealing with the dual timelines in the enemy's stomach. The alliance can act without restraint, and all the consequences - except for the consequences of that accident - must be resolved and borne by the dual timelines themselves.

Just look at how far the storyline has deviated from reality. Most of their energy must be used to heal the damage caused by the alliance and maintain their own continuation.

This in turn gives the Alliance more power to cause some kind of destruction, to further contain the forces of the dual timelines.

"This is also the case with the self-activation of the prophecy machine. No one, and no timeline, wants a broken universe, especially considering [Kudo Shinichi]'s possible future behavior."

"So, like I said, it was an invitation, and one we couldn't refuse."

After a pause, Lin Sheng tapped the table lightly with his fingers. He looked at Shigenobu Tomoko, and his tone revealed a seriousness.

"This is certainly a good thing. It means that the Conan Universe recognizes the efforts of the Alliance and gives us the possibility to shape a perfect timeline."

The first thing that Shigenobu Hitomi thought of was cheating in this game of chess—

"So if we postpone some cases..."

What if the Alliance didn't rush to leave, but instead put some pressure on the dual timelines in this [cycle] before taking its place?
Lin Sheng shook his head and dismissed Tongzi's idea.

"There are no loopholes to exploit this time, Hitomi. The first case pointed to is the Shinkansen bombing in this [loop]."

Lin Sheng looked up at the new timeline that was becoming solid. He could see that the future situation was becoming clearer.

"From this [Cycle] on, the universe is the judge, and the only force we can mobilize is the [Gray Side]."

"The same goes for the dual timelines, one for the Black side and one for the Red side." At this point, Lin Sheng couldn't help but smile. "Maybe we'll all secretly offer some support, but any overt alliance actions, especially those in front of Conan, must cease."

"Any cheating could lead to the destruction of both timelines and us..."

Lin Sheng's implication was very clear.

In the past, when there was almost no hope, all the actions of the alliance were more like a desperate struggle, trying to find a possible future.

But now that this possibility has been found, it means that the alliance will also be constrained like the dual timeline and will have to protect that possible "hope".

"I still don't understand what those six pointers refer to, but if I cheat and the universe directly gives a 'pointer' to either of the two timelines..."

Lin Sheng doesn't want the alliance to be caught in a tug-of-war with the [story timeline] in the future like the [real timeline]
"Anyway! This chess game may very well be the final one, we must win! And we have to win all six games!"

The stakes of this chess game were so high that Lin Sheng had no choice but to agree to the universe's conditions, because—

"And in this case, the answer to the question about the dual timeline is also obvious."

That is a question that the research community has always had.

Since the Alliance can use the threat of "exploding with you" to gain an advantage, why is the dual timeline so rule-abiding?
After all, even the instincts of wild beasts can lead to a desperate fight.

【Loop】is the answer.

"The universe will do its best to stop this behavior and throw out a bait in His presence, so that the loser will admit defeat."

Hitomi Shigenobu fell into a brief moment of contemplation. She now understood everything completely.

"In other words, the autonomous activation of the prophecy machine is to prevent the universe from deviating from its course, to maintain this balance, and to give us a chance to control the situation?"

"Yes," Lin Sheng nodded, "This is to prevent more radical actions."

"If we don't accept this gamble ourselves, it means the league has to do it all by itself."

This is almost impossible to do.

"We have already made enemies with the dual timelines and there is no way we can let them surrender. Otherwise, when the alliance becomes stronger, it will be time for the alliance to start 'repairing the sky'."

Lin Sheng took a deep breath and gave orders to the executive level and to Shigenobu Hitomi.

"In short, now that this possibility has been presented to us by the universe, any attempt to destroy that new timeline must be abandoned."

Lin Sheng's tone gradually became heavier, and his words were filled with immense determination.

"The stakes are too high in this one. The universe has placed this opportunity before us, and we can't turn it down."

Then he paused, his eyes gleaming with wisdom, and he looked at the analysis submitted by the future executive level.

To be honest, the result made him feel a little amused and his tone became relaxed.

"However, we can also make some preparations in advance."

Shigenobu Hitomi looked up in surprise, "You mean?"

"There's still some time. Hongzi and Kidd must pull in the Gray Side before Conan gets on the Shinkansen. Now is the best time."

"At the same time, have the operations and research teams frantically start filling the Gray Side with people. We need to have as many cards in our hands as possible before we officially take to the table."

(End of this chapter)