Shinji Ikari, the pilot of Unit-01 during the Spirit Awakening Era

Rei Ayanami tilted her head and glanced at Shinji Ikari, then tilted her head again and looked at the shrine not far away. "You've kept him unconscious for too long. That's not good!"

"Oh? You're actually complaining to us? Aren't you afraid of us?" Kurosawa Aise looked at the blue-haired, red-eyed girl in front of her. She was very curious. Shinji Ikari's concern for her was obviously a bit excessive. Although Kurosawa Aise knew that the girl in front of her was unusual, there seemed to be nothing special about her. She just seemed like an ordinary person. This strange feeling made Kurosawa Aise quite puzzled.

Meanwhile, Shinji Ikari's intuition was correct. When Himuro Kirie began to hint to Shinji that Ayase Kurosawa had an evil plan, Ayase Kurosawa put Shinji's mind into a dormant state until the two had finished their conversation. During this time, Rei Ayanami took a bath, did laundry, and was almost ready to have a midnight snack.

"Are you afraid?" Rei Ayanami looked at Ayase Kurosawa expressionlessly.

“That’s right, it’s definitely not necessary.” As Kurosawa Ayase, who was attached to Shinji Ikari, she naturally knew a lot about Rei Ayanami. If she really had to calculate it, the girl in front of her was really hard to say. “You’ve had a hard fight, take a good rest.” Kurosawa Ayase’s smiling image disappeared, while Himuro Kirie had already closed the small door of the shrine and gone to rest.

"..." Rei Ayanami looked at the two fierce-looking men who had left without a word, her eyes flickered, but she didn't seem inclined to say anything to Shinji Ikari. After all, no one could really say who gained and who lost in this matter, right? However, Rei Ayanami still walked to the window, looked down at the small house with its lights on, her eyes somewhat unfocused, "Can you still take that firm step like before?"

"Okay! Sure!" Back in his cabin, Shinji Ikari was doing push-ups while wearing Bluetooth headphones and making a phone call. It wasn't just anyone, but a kid with whom he used to have a terrible relationship. "Didn't Dr. Akagi already give you the specific medication?"

"Putting aside the issue of drug resistance, this medicine only lasts for a short time, which is terrible for me," Conan said with a regretful look. He had sneaked out to a police coffee shop downstairs to call Shinji Ikari. The special substance extracted from the Time-Time Fruit could indeed solve some of his problems, and it also meant that Conan, who could only return occasionally, didn't have to worry about Ran cheating on him. In fact, because of this separation, the two were actually quite close.

It's unclear whether it was some kind of cruel twist of fate or if Ritsuko Akagi had timed it perfectly, but there were two opportunities that seemed to cross the line between them, whether it was a fleeting moment or a full-blown affair! Hey! Time's up, bro! Or maybe there's only a little bit of time left, and if he doesn't want to be exposed, he has to honestly separate from Ran Mouri.

“I understand, I understand, but as you know, Ritsuko Akagi doesn’t have much free time lately. Your project is confirmed to be running smoothly, but it still needs some time.” Shinji Ikari tried hard to suppress his laughter. Although Ritsuko Akagi was indeed powerless to provide a drug that could solve the problem in one go, this thing was really too mysterious.

However, by precisely controlling the dosage and adding some similar substances, the drug was successfully iterated. According to Ritsuko Akagi's estimate, this batch of drugs could last for about half a day. However, there was one problem: Ritsuko Akagi didn't immediately give this drug to Conan.

There are two reasons. The plausible reason is that this drug has definitely not been tested, and there might be errors in the calculations. Ritsuko Akagi is not very sure either, so she plans to wait until Conan's drug resistance is stronger before giving him a small dose experiment and gradually increasing the dosage.

The reason it's unreliable is... well, if it could really last half a day, it would be close to meeting Conan's daily needs. Would he still obediently come to NERV to take over Ritsuko Akagi's physical examination?

"This is truly sad news..." Conan gave an awkward, speechless smile. He understood what was going on at NERV lately; just look at the news, and he'd seen all sorts of things happening. As NERV's technical director, Ritsuko Akagi couldn't possibly have much free time. Ensuring her own medication was already a huge favor. So, for now, he could accept the situation. "By the way, Sonoko's birthday party. I told you before, you absolutely have to come this time. Don't always use me as a shield."

Conan was somewhat dissatisfied because Shinji Ikari would refuse to go to any banquets, amusement parks, or trips that Conan was going to. To be honest, it wasn't Shinji's fault for arranging the deaths, so what did it have to do with him?! Shinji, you yourself cause a lot of trouble wherever you go.

"Understood, I'll go. By the way, that organization you asked me to investigate, well... how should I put it, we've indeed found some information. Based on the intelligence gathered here, I basically suspect it's a powerful country's 'glove' for dirty work. If you really want to destroy them, why not release information about the drugs they possess? Then plenty of people will come to hunt them down." Shinji Ikari finished 1000 push-ups, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and then hooked himself onto the roof beam, preparing to start doing sit-ups.

Regarding the brewery, Shinji Ikari felt that unless some unexpected change occurred, things might remain the same as before—a complete charade. Therefore, the brewery's situation remained: tragic! Gin! Tragic!

It's just that these people now have a wider range of businesses and more unconventional methods. In some ways, they live a more comfortable life than in the original story, and perhaps there aren't as many traitors among them.

Shinji Ikari's words made Conan sigh deeply. He had indeed considered this possibility. After all, based on what he knew, this organization was already a gathering of elites. If you didn't say it wasn't a shared black glove for various forces, you couldn't explain how they could assemble such a well-organized group of intelligence organizations from different countries. Therefore, Conan immediately felt that the time to truly unveil their true nature and see their true face would be postponed for a while. "Isn't there any good news at all?"

"Well, it seems it's not entirely impossible. We've already got information about the Time Fruit. Now we just need to wait for Yusuke and the others to recover so we can start making preparations."

"This is really good news."

The stated reason for taking leave: It's the Lantern Festival, and my family is having a dinner party outside. I originally thought it was just a meal, and I could rush home and make it back in time, but it looks like that won't work. Sigh, it's not easy to be popular.

Reason for leave: That brat got angry at me. Fine, today I'll show you the drinking capacity of a construction site dog with over ten years of experience. You'd better lie down!

P.S.: Happy Lantern Festival to everyone!

Chapter 373 is different from Ryoko's, isn't it?

"Is this a formal cocktail party?" Ryoko Sakaki tugged at the strap of her dress, feeling a little uncomfortable. She looked enviously at Mei Isayama in her kimono and Emi Yusa in her suit, who were picking out their favorite foods in the food section.

"Didn't you say you've already attended several parties? What are you so nervous about?" For some reason, Shinji Ikari's face was somewhat pale at this moment, and there was a hint of resentment and lingering fear in his eyes as he looked at Ryoko Sakaki. If Kirie Himuro could see through that, she would definitely get a good beating.

“I’m a chef, and I’m not even qualified to be a head chef, so I’m basically a small-time character who’s busy in the back. Do you expect me to be serving dishes in the front?” Ryoko Sakaki said with a smile. “Besides, I quite like it this way. The ingredients are good, the processing is simple, there’s little work, and the rewards are generous.”

“Sounds good.” Shinji Ikari nodded. Most of the time, these kinds of parties are just buffets or even cold buffets. Food is just an embellishment at these parties. After all, the most important element is the social aspect, so the appearance of the dishes is the most important thing! As long as the taste isn’t bad, it’s fine.

After all, they weren't really there to eat. Amidst the clinking of glasses and the exchange of benefits, the planning of conspiracies, and even various alliances and rivalries, all sorts of people were at the party. Here, you could even see two people who were at odds outside, arm in arm, discussing which bar to go to that night, saying that the girls inside were sweet-talking and that there were other shows they could go to after they finished get off work!

"But from what you're saying, it seems like this isn't your first time serving as a chef for a cocktail party like this?" Shinji Ikari looked at Ryoko Sakaki beside him with some curiosity. Although the food here only needs to taste good, chefs always strive for the best. In fact, chefs who have served at high-level cocktail parties are generally considered to have a higher level of skill. The Totsuki Group often sends its best cocktail party chefs to serve as the head chefs for these high-end cocktail parties.

“Because my drinks sell very well, quite a few people are willing to invite me over~” Ryoko Sakaki said happily. “Chef Gin Dojima said that when I’m a third-year student, I can try hosting a party myself. Of course, if I host it, I can make it a little bit special.” Ryoko Sakaki smiled at Shinji Ikari.

"Hmm..." For some reason, seeing Ryoko Sakaki's smirk, Shinji Ikari made a clear defensive gesture, as if something bad had happened.

"Pfft..." Ryoko Sakaki couldn't help but laugh. It used to be this rascal who always toyed with her, and then she'd beg for mercy because she couldn't take it anymore. Hmph! Jump again! Jump again!

"Are you really not afraid of death..." Shinji Ikari covered his forehead and sighed. He himself didn't quite understand when Ryoko Sakaki and Aise Kurosawa had gotten together and had tricked him without saying a word.

Ryoko Sakaki arrived the day before yesterday, and for some reason, she was wearing a very charming and interesting shrine maiden outfit. Shinji Ikari never thought he could resist such a temptation, and he went straight for her.

However, after the storm subsided in the latter half of the night, Shinji Ikari was about to banter with Ryoko Sakaki. This kind of dress-up game could be played a few more times. After all, although nothing had happened between Shinji and Okuni Izumo, as the top shrine maiden of Izumo Taisha, Shinji was very familiar with many of the shrine maidens' habitual movements. Ryoko Sakaki had actually recreated many of these movements, which was quite interesting.

But before Shinji could utter his teasing remark, Ryoko Sakaki, gazing at him with deep affection, reached out and gently stroked his cheek, uttering, "So this is what it feels like?" Shinji was momentarily stunned. After all, while Shinji and Ryoko Sakaki hadn't officially registered their marriage, the passionate and physically strong young couple were unlikely to have any restraint, making her words quite abrupt…

"So, how did I perform? It felt different from Ryoko's, right?" "Ryoko Sakaki" whispered in Shinji's ear, her breath sweet as orchids. Shinji froze completely... blood rushed to his head. "Ryoko Sakaki" squinted, "Very energetic, not bad at all~"

And then, Shinji Ikari's face is a little pale today...

"Hahaha...Serves you right for messing with me all the time, now you've been taught a lesson!" Ryoko Sakaki laughed heartily, even though when she first heard this suggestion, she was mentally prepared not to cause trouble for Shinji Ikari, and that the evil god might borrow it and then not return it, just like Liu Bei borrowed Jingzhou.

However, what Ryoko Sakaki never expected was that Ayase Kurosawa left satisfied after his experience, leaving her with a bunch of benefits and making her promise that she wouldn't be "bullied" in the future. The physical battle between the two of them was bound to become even more intense in the future.

"Ryoko! Over here!" Kurosawa Rei greeted Sakaki Ryoko upon seeing her, waving happily at the two of them. Asou Yuu, dressed in a formal suit, also smiled.

"Oh! You've arrived!" Upon hearing that Shinji Ikari wanted to borrow a venue for Rei Kurosawa and his boyfriend's wedding ceremony, Sonoko Suzuki readily agreed to take care of it. Not only would she lend them the venue, but the Suzuki family would also cover everything: wedding dresses, wedding photos, set design, emcee, and props!

Regardless, the Suzuki family was fortunate enough to escape from New Tokyo without being taken hostage by the Self-Defense Forces during the coup. They should all remember Shinji Ikari's kindness. Even if it was actually the Metropolitan Police Department's "Exorcist Queen" who brought them out, why would the Special Affairs Section go to such lengths to remove them from the surveillance of the Self-Defense Forces without Shinji's request?

Shinji Ikari, unaware of the significance of this favor, only learned from Sonoko that after the party, the Suzuki Hotel would clean and prepare the venue, and once that was done, they would notify Rei and Kurosawa. The two of them suddenly decided to hold their wedding.

After going through life and death together, Kurosawa Rei and Asou Yuu decided to get together immediately. What could be a better confession than this willingness to give their lives for each other? So they decided to get married right away and sent out invitations to their families.

At first, the family was worried that they might not be able to find a suitable hotel to hold the wedding since they were getting married in such a hurry. But to their complete surprise, the Suzuki Hotel booked the entire event in one go, and they acted as if they were being disrespected if they were told not to do it. In the end, everything went very well.

"Rei-nee, why are you carrying a camera today?" Ryoko Sakaki made a face at Shinji Ikari, then ran over and grabbed Rei Kurosawa's hand, and the two chatted happily.

"Oh, because you're all here for a party, but I'm here to work. The Suzuki family needs to take a lot of photos." Kurosawa Rei sighed. You're all here to eat and drink, while I have to work hard.

"Oh... I've run into someone I know." Shinji Ikari squinted at Ran Mouri, who was struggling with her high heels, while Shinichi Kudo, the high school detective, greeted someone he knew with a smile.

"Yo-ho~" Apart from Ran Mouri and Shinichi Kudo, their friend, Sonoko Suzuki, the second young lady of the Suzuki family who was the organizer of this event, ran quickly to Rei Kurosawa's side. "Congratulations! This is a gift!" Sonoko Suzuki happily took out a small package and stuffed it into Rei Kurosawa's hand. "Open it when you get back~" Sonoko Suzuki playfully made a peace sign at Rei Kurosawa.

"Oh! Okay, thank you so much!" Kurosawa Rei accepted the gift graciously. After all, Suzuki Sonoko was a good friend of hers, and it wasn't the first time they had exchanged gifts.

"I'm a little envious~ But I guess I won't have a choice of wedding venue." Sakaki Ryoko looked enviously at Kurosawa Rei, who was beaming with happiness, and Aso Yuu, whose smile revealed a sense of contentment with his wife.

Shinji Ikari clicked his tongue; Ryoko Sakaki's question was really difficult to answer. Because she was stating a fact: in a sense, her wedding had no other option but to be held on Mount Hikami.

After all, this wedding might not just be her wedding with Shinji Ikari anymore, and Aise Kurosawa certainly wouldn't miss it. Shinji Ikari was even worried that Aise Kurosawa might use his identity as Taisuke Ueyama to preside over the wedding, and then have his soul possess Ryoko Sakaki, staging a self-wedding.

"If you don't want to, I can talk to Kurosawa Aise." Shinji Ikari thought, gritting his teeth. Even a fierce god has to be reasonable, right? At worst, he could drag his sister along to reason with her, since Himuro Kirie really liked Sakaki Ryoko.

"Oh?" Ryoko Sakaki gave Shinji Ikari a playful look.

"But there's something else I need to tell you today." Shinji Ikari took a deep breath. "Do you remember what I told you before?"

"Shinichi Kudo, or rather Conan Edogawa?" Ryoko Sakaki had naturally heard Shinji Ikari complain about this famous high school detective, a model of someone who dies wherever he goes, with a random Final Destination scenario every day, picking a hapless soul from the scene and sending them to their death.

“Yes, try to stay within my sight today. If possible, try to spend time with Sonoko and the others. Of course, sticking close to Ran Mouri is also a good option.” Shinji Ikari covered his face, knowing he had to pay attention to these points. “In short, you absolutely cannot create any situation where you are alone or in a secluded room, which would make it impossible to prove your surroundings.”

"You're being too..." Ryoko Sakaki looked at Shinji Ikari speechlessly as she listened to what he said. "Is it really okay for you to say that to a friend like this?"

"Shinji must be talking bad about me. He's such a petty person..." Shinichi Kudo, who came over from the side with Ran Mouri, complained to Shinji Ikari in an annoyed tone, "But at least you came back alive from New Tokyo." As he spoke, he bumped arms with Shinji Ikari.

"You rascal, if you leave Ran here all the time, someone will steal her!" Shinji Ikari grinned wickedly, showing no mercy. He knew exactly where Ran's weakness lay, and he would ask Ritsuko to postpone the next stage of Ran's medication for a while longer.

"Hey, can you stop teasing me today? I..." Shinichi Kudo said with dissatisfaction. For him, he was already very satisfied with being able to spend time with Ran Mouri right now. After all, in the past, the thought that he could never go back to the past often lingered in his mind when he was with his girlfriend.

Of course, if he could go back to the way things were before, where the two of them could spend a lot of time together, he would be overjoyed. But he also knew that, given that there were no other good options, maintaining the current situation was acceptable to him.

"Alright, I got it. Come to headquarters when you have time. Ritsuko has something she wants to talk to you about," Shinji Ikari said softly. Ultimately, he had to make the decision himself regarding some risky matters.

"Okay." Shinichi Kudo didn't say much and readily agreed.

"What are you two whispering about?" Ran Mouri grabbed Shinichi Kudo's ear. "You rarely come out with me, and you chat with everyone you meet, then you start talking to Shinji Ikari. When did you two become so close?!"

"Yes! The party is about to officially begin! You better know when to stop." Ryoko Sakaki pinched Shinji Ikari's waist to stop him from messing around with Shinichi Kudo, since Shinji and Conan have been at odds for a long time.

"Parties have never been fun places. People come with a purpose and leave with a purpose. There's nothing of real substance besides profit. You have to get involved, right?" Shinji Ikari took a cocktail from a passing waiter amidst his surprised gaze. The waiter glanced at Sonoko Suzuki, then, without saying anything more, asked if there was anything he'd like to drink.

"You should tone it down a bit." Ryoko Sakaki rolled her eyes. You're the most clear-headed person in the world, fine! The owner is right there. Aren't you afraid of embarrassing Sonoko by saying that?

"Actually, the party was indeed boring at the beginning," Sonoko Suzuki said with a smile. Some people like it, some people hate it; adults all wear their own masks. Of course, Shinji possesses immense power; an S-class powerhouse has the capital to act as he pleases. He can already make others decide things according to his preferences.

"Hmm?" Shinji Ikari noticed a waiter rushing over to someone who appeared to be the hotel's banquet hall manager, his face looking rather grim. The hotel manager immediately frowned, his expression turning dark. "No matter what happens later, remember to stay with Mei Isayama."

"what?"

"Looks like we've got some work to do, Shinichi. Going out with you is never boring."

"Shut up!"

Chapter 374 This is probably not a theatrical version

"So, a strange person has moved into the 14th floor?" Shinji Ikari narrowed his eyes and looked directly at Shinichi Kudo. After obtaining the medicine recently, this guy has been frequently acting as Shinichi Kudo. If the Black Organization isn't blind, they will definitely notice that Shinichi Kudo, the guy they supposedly killed, has suddenly started to continue his activities.

"Yes, at this time, and with all the members of the main family present, I couldn't help but be careless. I'm very sorry, I didn't expect to cause you trouble today." As Shinji Ikari's strength increased, the various Suzuki hotels that used to call him to invite him to play no longer called him as often. In a sense, this was a change in status brought about by strength.

“That’s no big deal. Are there any empty rooms directly above or below theirs?” Shinji Ikari made his request. He gave Yuu Aso, who was shaking her head and smiling wryly, a reassuring look. Since there was a situation, it was only natural for him to go up and check things out, wasn’t it? Besides, if you want to leave this world, then you shouldn’t be so attached to the scenery here.

"It's all done!" They knew a bit about Shinji Ikari's habits, so they were already prepared before Shinji even made his request. They had almost emptied all the guests on the 13th and 15th floors.

“Alright, let’s check the security footage first and see where those unlucky guys came from.” Shinji Ikari gestured to Ryoko Sakaki beside him, and under Ryoko Sakaki’s watchful look, he turned and followed the hotel manager out the door.

"Um..." Shinichi Kudo scratched his head. He had promised Ran Mouri that he would spend the whole day with her, but, without a doubt, "Wouldn't it be too dangerous if Shinji were here?" However, Shinji Ikari's departure left Shinichi with a restless feeling.

"Being with Shinji seems to be the more dangerous thing," Sonoko Suzuki muttered quietly. "An S-class powerhouse could turn you into pieces with a flick of his wrist."

"Sigh..." Ran Mouri sighed, looking at Shinichi Kudo, who was already eager to try, "Like a child with a new toy right in front of him... Go on, go on!" Ran's mother waved her hand helplessly, telling Shinichi to get lost. With Shinji Ikari around, even if something happened, Shinji should be able to take him away. At least their safety shouldn't be a problem, probably...

"Ran, you're the best!" Shinichi Kudo suddenly kissed Ran Mouri on the cheek, then waved with a grin and ran off quickly.

Ran Mouri was stunned for a few seconds by this sudden act of intimacy before her face turned bright red! The girls around her naturally wouldn't miss such an opportunity and immediately began to tease Ran Mouri without any restraint.

"Hey... wait for me!" Just seconds before the elevator doors closed in the lobby, Shinichi Kudo yelled and rushed in.

"Hmm!?" Shinji Ikari, with his sharp eyes, suddenly noticed a man in a black suit sitting in the bar in the corner of the hotel lobby, reading a newspaper. Shinji raised an eyebrow. Wearing sunglasses indoors at night... Vodka, if you don't expose yourself, who will? Shinji didn't say anything immediately, but just picked up his phone and sent a message to Mei Isayama, asking her to take care of this silly guy.

"Ding!" The elevator quickly arrived at the 15th floor, and the group filed out. The hotel manager led the two of them to a room, where they swiped their cards to open the door.

"The emergency staircase is over here, at the intersection of the corridors, leading to the elevator... It really is a good place." Shinji Ikari didn't rush into the room, but briefly observed it from the outside. This room was undoubtedly a maze of interconnected paths. Then he went inside, looked at the surroundings outside, his eyes slightly unfocused. Others might not be able to tell, but for him, the wall was large enough for him to climb up or down directly.

"What did you just discover?" Shinji Ikari asked the hotel manager in a low voice while he and Shinichi Kudo carefully examined the room's furnishings. They would obviously need to make comparisons later, and if they missed anything, it might give the other side an opportunity.

"Our staff told us that the package the other party brought was very heavy, and they refused our carrying service. It also seemed to be shaking unnaturally. Most importantly... a staff member reported that there was a clattering sound coming from the room," the hotel manager said very respectfully in a low voice.

Things are different now. The people he used to joke around with and tease are now powerful figures he can't treat casually.

“You’re making me feel like a stranger. We’re pretty good friends, aren’t we?” Shinji Ikari shook his head. “When things are over, let’s sneak a couple of drinks, just like we used to.”

“…Then I’ll accept your invitation at our usual spot!” The manager was clearly surprised by this situation. After a moment of silence, he put on the familiar smile that Shinji Ikari wore. They had known each other since Shinji was a restaurant manager at this hotel. Now that Shinji had become the general manager of the Suzuki Hotel, his friendship with Shinji had not diminished, which was quite unexpected for him.

"Let's go, let's go down and deal with those bastards." Shinji Ikari nodded with a smile, then took a room key from the manager. It was for the room next door, while Shinichi Kudo received another one, for the room directly opposite.

The two took the elevator directly to the first floor. After walking around for a while, Shinji Ikari noticed that Vodka seemed to be gone. He then went back to the 14th floor. Sometimes, you have to pay attention to details, otherwise they could become huge flaws.

"Hmm?" Shinji Ikari walked to his door, suddenly stopped, frowned, looked around, and then turned to look at Shinichi Kudo not far behind him, slightly gesturing for him to... call the police.

However, Shinji Ikari clearly misjudged one thing: the tacit understanding he had with Yuu Aso and Mei Isayama obviously did not exist between him and Shinichi Kudo in front of him!

Seeing Shinichi Kudo's puzzled expression, Shinji Ikari covered his face and sighed, "There's a lingering soul inside. Call the police immediately." Shinji glanced sideways at the side, "It's probably best if they come quickly." He then took out his phone and started calling the hotel manager downstairs.

After hearing this, the manager felt a chill run down his spine, but he quickly brought the hotel security up. Perhaps it was a mistake, but it was the off-season, and with the unrest in New Tokyo, the hotel's business was not good. So even though there was no intentional control over occupancy on this floor, there weren't many people staying there.

"Someone's dead?" There's a dead body in Shinji Ikari's room? This happens frequently when Shinji and Shinji go out together. Yes, the reason why Shinichi Kudo suspected Shinji of always being suspicious was because he was always too close to the crime scene. However, Shinichi Kudo didn't sit idly by; he immediately dialed the police, explained the situation, and said that the police would arrive soon.

“Mr. Shinji…” The hotel manager had a bitter face. Although it’s not uncommon for unexpected situations to occur in hotels, for the hotel as a whole, any accident would undoubtedly be a serious reputation crisis! Nobody likes to sleep in a place where someone has died.

"Don't worry, we won't be able to send any messages." Shinji Ikari shook his head. For him, time was extremely precious. Unless a soul possessed a very deep obsession, such souls would dissipate in a short time. Therefore, if Shinji wanted to find out something through spirit summoning, he had to hurry.

"Then I'll leave it to you!" The manager sighed, then followed Shinji Ikari to open the door. After entering the room, he visibly relaxed when he found that there was no strong smell of blood or other strange odors.

"Tell me what happened at the end of your life." Shinji Ikari looked at the beautiful woman in front of him, slightly surprised. However, since she was different from the character in the anime, Shinji couldn't recognize her. But the next moment, Shinji frowned, snatched the master key from the manager's hand, and rushed into the next room.

"Something happened..." Just as Shinichi Kudo, the last one, was about to follow in, he was stopped by Shinji Ikari.

"It's them! The one next door is called Vermouth, and this one, codenamed Sherry, is still alive, but like you..." Shinji Ikari quickly pulled Shinichi Kudo aside and said, "They're here to kill! The target is very likely someone who knows the truth, including you." In that instant, Shinji Ikari understood. This wasn't the plot of a manga or anime; it was a supernatural movie version! The Black Organization's fighting power instantly surged! And Shinichi Kudo in front of him wasn't Conan; he didn't have those magical gadgets, so his mobility was practically nonexistent.

"!" Shinichi Kudo was taken aback, then immediately turned to the hotel manager behind him and said, "Someone may be planning an attack here. Please take control of the electrical room immediately. Also, who checked into these two rooms?"

"Snap!" Shinichi Kudo reacted quickly, but he was still a step too slow for everyone else. Suddenly, all the hotel's lights went out.

"Too late... You all lie down immediately and hide behind the beds." Shinji Ikari curled his lip. Compared to the manager and security guards standing in the corridor, who lost their sight due to the sudden change in lighting, Shinichi Kudo still retained some vision. But in any case, this was the best time to attack!

"Shinji!" Mei Isayama's voice came through Shinji's earpiece. "That guy has reunited with his teammates, but judging from their appearance, it seems there are other teammates with him."

"You don't need to say anything, I know where they are!" The sound of shattering glass was followed by a dull thud from the wooden door behind him. As a veteran, Shinji Ikari immediately collapsed to the ground, kicking the single bed beside him. The upright mattress and bed frame blocked his view.

"You've been attacked?" The commotion on Shinji Ikari's side immediately caught Mei Isayama's attention.

"It might not just be me..." Shinji Ikari looked at the girl who was wearing a huge coat and was still convulsing on the ground. No, her body shape was starting to change into that of a little girl. Shinji Ikari was basically certain of one thing: the little girl he wrapped up and brought over was the only reliable female member of Conan's Detective Boys, Ai Haibara!

"Need support?" Mei Isayama's lips curled into a smile. He might not be able to dodge other things like Shinji Ikari, but when it comes to dodging gunshots, this guy's skill level is extremely high.