The Pirated Onmyoji of the Detective World

The surrounding temperature seemed to drop several degrees in an instant.

Vodka, standing nearby, felt a chilling killing intent permeating Gin's surroundings, a sense of dread that sent shivers down his spine.

What news could possibly elicit such a strong reaction from Gin?

"Big, big brother...?" Vodka asked tremulously.

But Gin completely ignored him.

From his serious expression, it was clear that Gin was deep in thought.

This time, Vodka obediently kept his mouth shut.

Since my elder brother isn't saying anything, it's best for me to remain silent as well.

A few minutes later, a series of key presses sounded.

Gin dialed someone's number.

"Aragaki Yu."

Gin frowned, but his tone carried a barely perceptible hint of murderous intent.

"What's the deal with Agave?"

It turns out that the message Gin just received was sent to his phone by Aragaki Yu.

The message was short, containing only a few words, but its content was something Gin could hardly imagine.

Boss, we're out of tequila.

……

Time goes back to an hour ago.

At Ran's enthusiastic invitation, Yuu Aragaki, Sonoko, and the Mori family attended the press conference of Mantendo Games.

It is said that a video game produced with the participation of Kogoro Mouri will be participating in today's game launch event.

This is a mystery game themed around the mystery mansion of the famous detective Kogoro Mouri.

Players will discover a corpse in a mysterious mansion. Kogoro Mouri, who happens to be at the scene, will give hints, and then the case will be solved step by step.

Yuu Aragaki noticed the indescribable expression on Conan's face when Ran was introducing the game.

But it’s understandable if you think about it.

After all, the protagonist of this game is practically a carbon copy of Conan!

Coincidentally, when Ran and Conan visited Yu Aragaki's house, they happened to see the game console that Yu Aragaki had placed in front of the TV.

Judging from the numerous game cartridges scattered around the game console, Yuu Aragaki is clearly a game enthusiast.

(Yoto Hime: Hehe~)

Ran, mistakenly believing that Aragaki Yu was very interested in games, also invited Aragaki Yu to attend the new game launch event of Mantiantang without hesitation.

The reason Sonoko came was because her family had a certain cooperation with Mantendo Games Company. As the second young lady of the Suzuki family, she was already on their VIP list.

Therefore, after hearing that Xiaolan and Aragaki Yuu would be attending the press conference, she decisively accepted the invitation from Mantiantang Games.

At the Full Paradise Company.

Seeing Kogoro Mouri looking haggard as he leaned against the wall, Sonoko couldn't help but ask, "Ran, is Uncle Mouri really alright?"

Upon hearing this, Xiaolan glared fiercely at her father and helplessly explained to everyone, "Dad insisted on celebrating early last night and drank quite a lot of alcohol. I really can't do anything about it!"

Looking at Xiaolan's clenched fists, which were clenched because she was a little angry.

Thinking of all the telephone poles and railings that Ran had bent, Aragaki Yu's eyelids couldn't help but twitch.

Chapter 283 Video Game Company

"I... I only drank five or six cups... just Gin and Vodka..." Kogoro Mori tried his best to defend himself.

Gin!

Vodka!

Upon hearing Kogoro Mouri's words, Conan's pupils constricted sharply, and his entire body trembled.

After all, that was the code name of the black-clad man who had shrunk his body with drugs!

"Dad, are you really okay?"

Left with no other choice, Ran had to step forward and help Kogoro Mouri, who was swaying as he walked, to a seat to rest.

"No, I'm fine!" Kogoro Mori slumped into a chair and said to Ran, "Ran, you guys go ahead, I'll just rest here for a bit."

"Dad, are you really okay?" Xiaolan was still a little worried about her father.

"It's alright, I'm the famous detective Kogoro! How could I be defeated by a few drinks? Hahahaha!" Kogoro Mouri laughed and boasted.

Xiaolan hesitated for a moment.

Looking at her father, who was starting to boast about himself again, and then glancing at Aragaki Yu and the others waiting behind her and her father, she nodded and said to Kogoro, "Then I won't bother with you anymore, Dad! Remember to call me if you feel unwell!"

Ran knew very well that if she stayed here to help her father sober up, Yuu Aragaki and Sonoko would definitely stay with her.

"Stop nagging, just go!" Kogoro Mouri waved his hand impatiently.

"Let's go in, Sonoko, Aragaki, and Conan!" Ran turned around and said to the group behind her.

"okay."

……

It seems like the garden has been to this place many times.

Led by Yuanzi, the group quickly arrived at the lobby floor of the Full Paradise Games new product launch event.

Because Ran and Sonoko were both carrying bags, they decided to go to the luggage storage area to store their belongings first.

After all, carrying a bag around is really inconvenient if you want to experience some games.

Yuu Aragaki and Conan also queued with them for a while.

"Wow, what a long line! Come to think of it, there are so many people here today!" Conan, with nothing to do, rested his hands behind his head and curiously looked around at the guests.

“Of course!” Sonoko, who was at the front of the line, turned around and explained to Conan, “Because almost all the big names in the video game industry are here, not to mention the organizers have also invited a lot of investors, but I don’t think they’ll have time to attend this kind of event.”

"Ha ha……"

When Aragaki Yu heard Sonoko's last words, he couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

After all, although Sonoko says that, the Suzuki family is probably the biggest investor in Mantendo.

Just as it was about to be their turn.

A young man standing behind Xiaolan suddenly patted her on the shoulder, followed by a slightly hesitant voice in their ears.

"Excuse me, are you Ms. Ran Mouri?"

"Huh?" Xiaolan turned around and found a young man in a suit whom she did not recognize greeting her with a smile.

"Excuse me, who are you?"

Xiao Lan looked at the young man in front of her with some confusion.

"Ah, it really is you, Ms. Mori. Hello, I'm Hideaki Nakajima from Manten Games." The young man introduced himself to Ran.

"I was the one who planned the video game for Kogoro Mouri's Mystery Mansion. I had the pleasure of meeting you, Miss Mouri, during a visit to your father, Mr. Mouri. Thanks to your father, Mr. Mouri, I was able to complete a fantastic video game program. I am truly grateful to Mr. Mouri."

Hideaki Nakajima explained to Ran with a smile on his face.

You could tell from his tone that he was full of gratitude towards Kogoro Mouri.

"But Mr. Mori, didn't he come here today?" As he said this, Hideaki Nakajima couldn't help but turn his head and look around, but he couldn't see Kogoro Mori anywhere.

"You're too kind! My dad isn't feeling well and is resting outside right now... Hahaha..." Ran explained to Hideaki Nakajima somewhat embarrassedly.

"Oh, I see. When I see Mr. Mori later, I must express my gratitude to him in person!" Hideaki Nakajima said excitedly.

However, at that moment, a cold snort came from behind.

"Hmph, Nakajima, you really are excellent!"

The group looked in the direction the sound came from, only to notice another man in a suit standing beside the group, watching Nakajima Hideaki with a cold smile.

Ran and Sonoko were filled with doubt as they looked at the man who had suddenly appeared.

Although the man was praising Hideaki Nakajima, his tone was clearly full of sarcasm.

When Hideaki Nakajima heard this man's words, his expression changed slightly.

"Of course, that's assuming you really did plan that video game software!"

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, the man continued to finish what he hadn't said earlier.

"Ueda!" Hideaki Nakajima glared fiercely at the man.

The man called Ueda looked at Hideaki Nakajima in front of him and grinned, saying, "Using Detective Mouri to design video games is sure to make a lot of money. I accidentally leaked that to you. But three days later, you beat me to it and submitted a proposal with the same theme. And then, in the blink of an eye, you've already held a presentation."

“You really are a genius at plagiarizing other people’s work!” Nakata’s tone was now completely sarcastic.

Ran and Yuu Aragaki, through Nakata's words, roughly understood the source of the conflict between the two.