The cross-dressing master in the world of Detective Conan

That's why she brought Kenmura's computer to see if there were any clues on it.

As it turned out, the system that Kenmura wanted to access before he died was the DNA tracking system that his son had developed.

Surprisingly, it not only contained the template for this system, but also various samples that his son, Hiroki, investigated in order to develop the system.

Most of these items came from the private collection of Thomas Sindora, the chairman who adopted it at the time.

However, there was one thing that Hiroki marked as an important sample at the time.

This information is still perfectly preserved on Kenchon's personal computer.

She had reason to believe that this information was not obtained through official channels.

Since Kenmura has begun investigating the true cause of his son's death through Kudo Yusaku, it means he has already obtained some preliminary information.

As a programmer, my forte is, of course, finding the information I want in the virtual world.

The key samples marked in this DNA tracking system are likely the reason he suspects Hiroki was forced to his death.

That sample came from the private collection of Chairman Thomas Sindora and was said to be the dagger once used by Jack the Ripper.

The clue about Jack the Ripper has appeared for the second time today.

This indicates that this is definitely not a coincidence, but an important message.

Chairman Thomas Sindora!

The chairman of the British Syndora Group, who is also a bigwig in the real estate industry, suddenly switching to the game industry is something that makes people very curious.

Judging from Kenmura's personal computer, he may have been trying to find things his son had developed before his death, hoping to find out the real reason for his son's suicide.

Or rather, it's about piecing together his life by following the footsteps of his son's growth.

Yusaku Kudo is indeed a brilliant detective, but when it comes to his expertise on the internet, probably no one knows his own son better than him.

To date, copies of almost all of his son's research achievements can be found on his deceased computer.

But there's one thing missing.

That thing that could be called the last masterpiece of the ten-year-old genius Hiroki Sawada—the artificial intelligence Noah's Ark.

This was even recorded on Kenmura's computer.

At the same time that Hiroki Sawada committed suicide, the artificial intelligence Noah's Ark escaped into the internet via the Sindora Corporation's telephone lines.

This is probably the direct reason why Kenmura suspects that Chairman Sindora is the murderer who drove his son to his death.

"To find the truth, we probably can't avoid that artificial intelligence."

Kaoru Kazama had a headache; he really didn't want to deal with that ten-year-old artificial intelligence.

It's not only childish, but also so cringeworthy it makes your stomach hurt.

It actually warned itself not to interfere with her behavior of changing all of Japan. Has this artificial intelligence had its source code burned out by hot-blooded anime on the internet in the last two years?

Even though they're not even old enough for teenage angst, their instincts have already awakened prematurely.

She really doesn't want to deal with unruly kids unless it's absolutely necessary.

Just then, a commotion broke out upstairs, with a clattering sound and the clattering of tables and chairs.

With Kazama Kaoru's hearing, even on the second basement level, he could clearly hear the continuous buzzing of the motor box.

"My name is Noah's Ark, my name is Noah's Ark."

Hearing this vague electronic voice, which seemed to carry a childish tone, Kaoru Kazama felt a headache coming on.

"Damn it, just what I feared most has come to pass. What is this artificial intelligence up to now?"

Chapter 314 Let Japan Start Over

Actually, the soundproofing on the second basement level is quite good; apart from Kaoru Kazama, almost no one can hear the sounds coming from upstairs.

"Chairwoman Sindora, the system is malfunctioning and cannot be controlled."

This was the first thing Kaoru Kazama heard when she arrived at the scene.

In the center of the venue were fifty egg-shaped containers, each containing a child who had fallen into a deep sleep.

This must be the game known as "Cocoon".

At this moment, the large screen directly above was completely black, with only occasional flashes of light indicating that something unusual was going on.

"what happened?"

Almost everyone who was originally in the basement has come up now, upon hearing that there was an anomaly in the system.

Kaoru Kazama and Professor Agasa immediately found seats and tried to regain control of the system.

"My name is Noah's Ark. The game can't be stopped. I've already taken over the 'cocoon' of the game experience."

The childish tone, coupled with the electronic sound punctuated by static, sounded somewhat strange.

However, it threw everyone present into a panic.

"Noah's Ark, what is that?"

Inspector Megure, a middle-aged man, was undoubtedly unaware of these matters; it was Yusaku Kudo who explained them to him:

"I remember that it only took one year to achieve what humans take five years to develop artificial intelligence."

“That’s right. It was completed two years ago by Hiroki, whom I love like my own son, so I should be the same age as Hiroki now.”

Chairman Sindora broke out in a cold sweat, but her voice remained as calm as ever.

Upon hearing this, Kaoru Kazama, who was typing away rapidly with his back to Chairman Sindora, couldn't help but purse his lips.

After seeing the messages on Kenmura's private computer, the claim that Hiroki was treated like a son became utter nonsense; he was more like a money tree.

The police officers present were not very familiar with the situation, so they could only listen to their account of Noah's Ark while anxiously watching Kaoru Kazama and Professor Agasa's actions.

"Professor Agasa, have you made any breakthroughs?"

Kaoru Kazama, her hands still busy, asked while multitasking:

"We cannot break through the firewall at the moment. Noah's Ark has completely taken over the game. If we try to force our way through, it may have unpredictable consequences."

Upon hearing this, Yusaku Kudo stepped forward and, in front of the microphone on the control panel, asked the question that was on everyone's mind.

"Noah's Ark, you've taken over the children's games, what exactly do you want?"

Kaoru looked up and glanced at Fei, only to find that the projection in front of him was exactly what his son was doing inside the cocoon, with Ran on the other side.

With his son and daughter-in-law's lives threatened at the same time, he couldn't help but be anxious.

"My goal is to give Japan a fresh start."

The seven-colored halo vibrated toward the edge of the screen, following Noah's Ark's words.

The venue was also enveloped in constantly flashing lights.

Everyone was unanimously shocked by Noah's Ark's declaration.

Artificial intelligence is unsettling in itself, and now it claims it wants to give Japan a second chance. Does it mean it has already planted bombs in major cities, or does it possess the codes to launch nuclear weapons?

Officer Shiratori's face turned extremely ugly in that instant; it has to be said, he had overthought things.

This guy should read less science fiction.

"Damn it, what is this guy trying to do?"

Kaoru Kazama quickened her movements slightly.

Ai and Akemi are both in the game right now. If something happens to them, she'll probably never forgive herself for the rest of her life.

"Doctor, it's too late to find the vulnerability now. I'm making a breakthrough faster than you. You can take over my work."

Kazama Kaoru made a very decisive decision, and before Professor Agasa could react, she had already sat down in Kazama Kaoru's original seat.

"Oh, so what are you doing over there?"

Although his fingers had already started flying across the keyboard in a habitual way, the doctor's brain, which was over fifty years old, hadn't quite caught up yet, and he didn't understand why Kazama Kaoru was doing this.

"Noah's Ark has completely taken over the game. I just discovered that he has even controlled the program that accesses the children's brain nerves. If he wants, he can kill fifty children in the game at any time. That method is no longer effective. Once we attract his attention, it will only make him more vigilant."

"what?"

"What did you say? Xiaolan is in danger?"

Although I don't understand what artificial intelligence and experiential games are all about, Kaoru Kazama just said that this computer called Noah's Ark can kill those fifty children at any time, which means that his daughter is in danger.

Once he understood this, how could Uncle Mori, who was obsessed with his daughter, possibly tolerate it?

This time, Noah's Ark is still explaining its grand ambition: to change Japan's future through these children of high status.

The problem is that the people who control Japan's future are not just the elders of these fifty children.

"Brother Mori, please calm down. We will definitely find a way. Don't worry."

True friendship is revealed in times of trouble. Although Inspector Megure usually looks down on Mori, he can still reassure him in this crucial moment.

“If everyone is eliminated, you will not be able to return to the real world. Therefore, you must play this life-or-death game seriously.”

The voice of Noah's Ark resounded simultaneously in both the virtual and real worlds.

Now, neither the adults outside nor the children in the virtual world can control their emotions.

Or rather, it's no wonder that the group of children, whose average age is no more than ten, would have an emotional breakdown when faced with such a danger beyond their comprehension and without adult supervision. How could they possibly expect to complete the game smoothly?

Children in the virtual world began to cry and scream, wanting to go back to their parents.

Regardless of their background, in this environment, they are just ordinary children.

The only ones who remained calm were the four "adults".

Although Akemi is the oldest in terms of biological age, her younger sister is probably older than her in terms of mental age.

Feeling her hand being tightly held, Akemi looked down and smiled at her sister.

I made up my mind that no matter what, I couldn't let my sister get hurt.

"Don't worry, that girl won't let anything happen to us. She's always been there to protect us."

Ai Haibara's voice was as cool and detached as ever, seemingly devoid of any obvious emotion, yet so reassuring.

Noah's Ark has now explained the rules it set. As long as one person successfully reaches the finish line and completes the game, the challenge will be finished, and all the children who were eliminated before that can return to the real world.