The Pirated Onmyoji of the Detective World

At this moment, the staff member who had notified Kudo Yusaku to come to this place also hurriedly added his findings.

"Information?" Officer Shiratori looked at the staff member with a puzzled expression.

Kogoro Mouri and Inspector Megure exchanged a silent glance and made their own guess: "Could it be sabotage by a rival company?"

"No, because the Cocoon Game is already over, so there's no point in cracking these documents again."

Because of his involvement in the Cocoon game, Yusaku Kudo, who had participated in the game's production to some extent, quickly rejected Kogoro Mouri's idea.

"Putting that aside, the marks left on that keyboard are also suspicious. I think those are probably the deceased's death message." Aragaki Yu's gaze swept around the room and finally landed on the computer keyboard in front of the deceased's body.

"R, T, J?"

Kogoro Mouri looked at the keyboard with some confusion. On the keyboard, there were three letter keys stained with blood.

——"R", "T", "J".

"JR, JT... trains and cigarettes?" Kogoro Mouri muttered to himself.

“RTJ, JRT…” Even Conan, who had sneaked in again, began to think about the possible arrangements of these three letters.

When Kudo Yusaku saw these three letters, it was as if he immediately realized something, and his expression clearly froze for a moment.

"JTR, that's London a hundred years ago!"

At the same time, a thought flashed through Conan's mind, and he suddenly remembered what Professor Agasa had just told him, "The answer might be hidden in the game. I just heard Professor Agasa say that one of the 'Cocoon' instances is set in London a hundred years ago."

Conan glanced at his father, and seeing the affirmative look in his eyes, he rushed out of the room and headed towards the banquet hall.

According to the schedule in the previous banquet brochure, the "Cocoon" game experience is about to begin.

Conan wasn't originally planning to play that mysterious virtual game.

However, judging from the current situation, the death message left by Mr. Kenmura is very likely related to the 100-year-old London in the "Cocoon" game, which is a copy of Sherlock Holmes.

Although it sounds unbelievable, there might be a key clue hidden in that game.

"Hey kid, what are you running around for again!" Kogoro Mouri was startled by Conan darting past him and couldn't help but scold his retreating figure.

"Mr. Mori, don't be angry, I'll go after them and see."

After saying that, Aragaki Yu didn't wait for anyone's reaction and chased after Conan's back, running out of the room.

There was no way around it; the Demon Blade Princess was urging him on relentlessly.

It's a bit noisy...

"Wait, wait a minute!"

Kogoro Mouri was about to call out to Yuu Aragaki when he discovered that the other had already disappeared in the blink of an eye.

"What exactly is JTR, and what does it have to do with London a hundred years ago?"

Completely bewildered, Kogoro Mouri looked at Inspector Megure, only to find that Inspector Megure also looked equally confused.

Just as the two were staring at each other, Kudo Yusaku finally spoke up.

"Jack the Ripper, also known as Jack the Ripper, was a serial killer active in the Whitechapel area of ​​East London, England, a century ago, in 1888."

"The series of crimes committed by that man caused panic in London society at the time and attracted the attention of people from all walks of life in Britain, leading to changes in the police leadership. In 1892, the police announced the cessation of their investigation into the Whitechapel murders. Jack the Ripper became a legendary figure in criminal history, and his identity and motives remain a mystery to this day."

After Yusaku Kudo finished speaking, Kogoro Mouri became even more confused. "But what does this have to do with the case?"

Not only Kogoro Mouri, but Inspector Megure and Inspector Shiratori also looked at Yusaku Kudo with puzzlement.

"This is because one of the games that Kenmura asked me to design was set in London, where Jack the Ripper was active."

At this point, Kudo Yusaku also took a deep look at the body of Kenmura Nakaaki, who was slumped in the chair, and then looked in the direction where Conan and Aragaki Yu had disappeared.

……

at this time.

Guests in the banquet hall of the Mihana Municipal Building were guided by staff to the game lobby specially prepared for this virtual game experience event.

Besides the numerous seats prepared for guests around the hall, the most eye-catching feature is the stage with fifty oval-shaped "cocoon" game pods.

In addition, the huge screen directly above the stage also attracted a lot of attention.

According to the brochure, during this virtual game experience, all the lucky children's actions in the game can be broadcast live on the screen in the lobby.

Firstly, it was to help the guardians accompanying the children pass the time, and secondly, the organizers hoped to take this opportunity to promote their "Cocoon" game.

After all, there are only fifty spots available for the experience. If we rely solely on these children, the promotional effect of the "Cocoon" game will probably not be as satisfactory.

Chapter 669 Why do you all want to go in and play?

Next to each "cocoon" game pod, there is a staff member waiting.

Under the watchful eyes of their guardians, the children quickly found their seats, sat down expectantly, and, with the help of staff, put on the appropriate devices.

Genta and the others, who had been eagerly anticipating experiencing this virtual game, rushed onto the stage immediately.

As for Xiaolan, she accompanied Yuanzi to the qualification checkers, while also looking after the children who had somehow obtained the qualification to participate.

"Isn't that Conan?"

Just then, Sonoko and Ran saw Conan appear in the queue to enter the stage.

"Huh? Why is Conan participating in the game too?" Ran stared at Conan, who had already walked onto the stage, with some confusion.

When Sonoko saw her like this, she suddenly smiled and then, without hesitation, took off the brooch from her dress and handed it to Ran.

"take it!"

"Hmm?" Xiaolan was slightly taken aback when she saw the badge in front of her.

"It's fine to give it to you, aren't you very concerned about that child?"

"But, if the garden is like this, then you..."

Although Ran really wanted to find out what had happened to Conan, she was well aware of the value of the badge and hesitated.

"It's okay, it's okay!"

Sonoko seemed to notice Ran's hesitation and shoved the badge into Ran's hand. "I really have absolutely no interest in games!"

The next second, to reassure Ran, she pointed to Yuuto Aragaki walking towards them from not far away, "Rather than playing such a boring game, I'd rather stay outside with a handsome guy!"

"Well... okay then, thank you, Sonoko!"

Xiao Lan accepted the badge after hearing her firm tone.

As for Sonoko, after sending Ran onto the stage, she walked over to Aragaki Yu with a smile.

Now that everyone who was "in the way" is gone, it's finally just me and Yuu Aragaki alone together!

Although Sonoko didn't have any intention of having anything happen between her and Aragaki Yu, being able to chat with Aragaki Yu and enjoy his sight was still a nice thing.

As Sonoko was lost in thought, she approached Aragaki Yuuto.

But he found that Yuu Aragaki simply nodded to him in greeting and then walked past him without looking back.

The next second, under the astonished gaze of Sonoko Suzuki, Yuya Aragaki walked straight onto the stage and entered the game pod under the guidance of the staff.

"..."

Sonoko was taken aback at first, then her eyes widened like saucers.

"!!!"

Wait a minute, something's not right. Why do you all want to go inside and play?

Wouldn't that mean I'd be all alone outside?

In an instant, a thunderbolt of resentment struck Yuanzi's heart, her eyes brimming with tears.

……

[All fifty passengers have boarded!]

[Brainwave transduction device installed!]

[Capsule lid closed...]

[Main hardware, starting connection, enter area code, connect cable...]

[Coordinate axes, make minor adjustments...]

[The screen displays: System startup...]

Accompanied by a cool, mechanical female voice, the doors of the fifty "cocoon" game pods slowly closed.

Yu Aragaki sat inside the "Cocoon" gaming pod. Although the pod was filled with a dazzling array of electronic components, it was equipped with a soft and comfortable seat to ensure the player's comfort.

Meanwhile, the shikigami in Aragaki Yu's Yin-Yang Domain, at the urging of Yaodao-hime, all ran out and curiously looked inside the game pod.

Aragaki Yu: "..."

Suddenly, Yuu Aragaki found that the game pod, which was already somewhat cramped for adults, seemed even more crowded.

As the "Cocoon" game officially began, the stage lights gradually dimmed.

Meanwhile, weak electric currents were released from inside the game pod, stimulating the players inside and helping them gradually enter a "hypnotic state."

……