Conan: Start with three choices, but sequence potion

Chapter 201 The End of Scarlet and Cross
The Lighthouse Bearer Team faced more than one attack. In addition to Dunn and his two companions, Suzuki Sonoko and Kyogoku Makoto were also attacked during the search.

Fortunately, Kyogoku Makoto's skills were extraordinary. With the help of his spiritual intuition, he was able to warn of the incoming bullets in advance and pulled Suzuki Sonoko to barely avoid the sniper attack from a hundred meters away.

After realizing this situation, Dunn knew that they could no longer act separately, as this would only lead to them being defeated one by one, especially Rosanne and Old Neil who were acting alone and were in danger all the time.

So he made a prompt decision and contacted all the team members to gather outside the Red Rose Security Company and act together.

But they never expected to be ambushed at the door of the security company.

boom! ! !
The explosives made of high-strength gunpowder were hidden in the floor tiles and street lamps, and were remotely controlled to detonate when they gathered close to them. A horrific explosion occurred, and the aftermath alone knocked Luo Shan unconscious. The people at the center of the explosion were directly exposed to the high temperature and strong impact force, and were almost blown to pieces.

Dunn walked out of the mist with a grim look on his face. The previous explosion had used up all his stock of alchemical dolls.

If there is another layoff next time
But it wasn't entirely a loss.

After arranging such an explosion, the mystical connections left behind are not so easy to eliminate.

He silently crushed a jade talisman, like the calm before a tsunami.

On the ruins after the explosion, a translucent shadow was reflected, showing them the scene of a silver-haired man placing explosives, almost in the form of a visual reproduction.

And in the direction he left, there was a discontinuous but extremely long line of blood-red mist.

".Found you."

"Chase!"

Suzuki Sonoko quickly helped Roxanne up, and Leonard stepped forward to help carry her on his back and catch up with the team.

Soon, a tall and thin black figure appeared in their sight.

Gin had long noticed the blood-red mist that had been following him, and guessed that it was the trick of this group of lantern holders, and his face looked very ugly.

"Slow down!" Ms. Daly took out a magic scroll and a bright beam of magic flew towards Gin.

Gin immediately threw a grenade, and it exploded the moment it came into contact with the magic beam. The explosion distorted its original flight path and it fell on the outer wall of the building on the street.

"Damn it!" Gin counted the remaining grenades on his body and knew that continuing to consume them like this was not a solution.

He pulled a gun from his pocket and shot at them from time to time while fleeing, but the bullets were basically blocked by Dunn's alchemical field, causing no effective damage and failing to slow down their pursuit.

Instead, Gin had to carefully dodge the bullets from them.

A car appeared not far away. Gin's eyes lit up and he fired a shot, breaking the driver's seat window.

But before he could get close, Leonard aimed at the tire and fired.

boom!
Bang bang bang!
Four bullets, all four tires were scrapped.

Gin cursed, nimbly flipped over the body of the car, and used it as a cover to run into the garage of a low building.

Just as the people holding the lanterns were about to chase after them, they saw a grenade explode, and large pieces of bricks and stones blocked the garage door.

"Open!" Suzuki Sonoko chanted loudly, and an illusory "door" appeared on the pile of bricks and stones. They hurriedly filed in and chased in, and saw a back figure climbing up the stairs.

The building is very narrow and is not suitable for a gunfight in any way. Stray bullets can easily injure our own people.

Gin had no intention of running upwards. Instead, he occupied the high ground and looked at them coldly.

Dunn paused cautiously.

I don’t know if there is an ambush.

Moreover, the aura of faith of 1-175 is always on. They must save their spirituality and not consume too much in this battle, otherwise even if they win, they will still lose.

"Kyogoku, you go and try it." Dunn said to Kyogoku Makoto, who had the strongest physical ability among them.

Kyogoku Makoto nodded, then rushed forward. Even though he was hitting high with a low blow, he was not afraid at all. Instead, he punched with a wide and open posture.

Gin dodged the punch nimbly, then pulled out a dagger from his windbreaker, with a bloodthirsty light in his eyes.

However, the moment he actually faced Kyogoku Makoto's fists and feet, his expression changed.

wrong!

This force is wrong!

This guy's physical strength is outrageous!
Gin quickly gave up fighting with force and instead relied on his own agility and the deterrent power of the dagger to fight with the opponent.

The two were entangled in a fight, and for a moment the lantern holders did not dare to use magic casually for fear of accidentally hurting Kyogoku Makoto.

However, the situation was very clear. Gin's skills were obviously unable to suppress Kyogoku Makoto, and he was gradually at a disadvantage.

Not long after, under a strong kick from Kyogoku Shin, although Gin reacted in time and raised his hand to block it, he was unable to stop the impact and was kicked hard against the wall, with spider-web-like cracks appearing on his back.

Dunn seized the opportunity very keenly.

"Restraint!"

A complicated magic circle rose from under Gin's feet, trapping him inside with a strange light. He was unable to move, and even his spirituality seemed to be stagnant and difficult to mobilize.

Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Old Neil, I'll leave the maintenance of the magic circle to you. I still need to accumulate spiritual energy. The Follower has sent a signal for help."

Dunn waved his hand wearily, and Old Neil nodded and stepped forward with the brush.

He slashed his wrist with a ritual dagger and then drew on the ground with blood.

"Captain, you can take back the magic circle now."

When the drawing was finished, he smiled at Dunn.

Dunn nodded slightly and stopped infusing the magic circle with spiritual energy.

Almost seamlessly, another warm yellow magic circle lit up, enveloping Gin.

He moved his lower lip calmly, and then fell silent.

"It's really exaggerated." Old Neil looked at the sky outside which was as bright as day. "It's just like the day has come and the sun has really risen."

"But the price is the violation of the free will of all residents." Dunn said in a calm tone, "We should hurry up. The situation on His Excellency's side is not optimistic. We have already wasted too much time on this evil god believer."

"Time is very precious," Old Neil sighed, then smiled apologetically.

"I'm sorry, Captain. I may have to waste some of your time."

He looked out the window.

"It's not even daybreak yet."

The magic circle that originally bound Gin suddenly went out.

Dunn's expression became serious.

"Really powerful, is this the blessing from the gods?"

Kaito Kuroba, who was in disguise, looked at the faint crimson moonlight around him with a smile, and then sighed softly.

"Even the favor of other gods can be 'borrowed'. This is really 'tolerant'."

Vermouth glared at him. Although the "Scarlet Eyes" were borrowed, her own extraordinary characteristics did not change.

"Fierce Fire!" An inconspicuous ring on her finger lit up slightly, and the prismatic gem on it glowed faintly, summoning a fireball emitting a burning breath.

This is a Level 2 Sealed Artifact that is more precious than a magic scroll. It is made using the characteristics of a Sequence 7 Alchemist. It can record a type of magic and greatly increase its power. It can be triggered by chanting a very short spell. She borrowed it from Pandora's Gate with the authority of a Favored One.

Faced with this magic that had forced him to flee not long ago, Kuroba Kaito simply curled the corners of his lips slightly.

"secret."

He imitated the spell that Vermouth had used before, and a flash of red appeared in his eyes.

The huge, scorching fireball disappeared as if it had been "erased" out of thin air, as if it had never appeared at all.

Even the scorching temperature in the air did not remain. "It's really useful." He couldn't help but sigh, and had the urge to keep these eyes forever.

But unfortunately, "borrowing momentum" can only be used for a while. Even if he is ruthless enough to kill the woman in front of him, he will only follow the law of aggregation to return to the gods and will not be able to stay.

Favor cannot be completely transferred, which sounds like some kind of curse.

Kuroba Kaito no longer indulges in this illusory power. "Taking advantage of the situation" plus the consumption of "Scarlet Eyes" itself is a huge test for his spiritual reserves.

It's time to make a quick decision.

Mr. Kurosawa didn't drag the group of lantern holders for so long just to enjoy this kind of pleasure.

As long as they suppress the woman in front of them, the Scarlet Church will no longer be a threat to them. The old town will serve as the new base of the Aurora Society and the first step for them to return to the light.

Redemption will come.

"Well, I'm sorry, this beautiful lady who is the follower." Although they are clearly hostile, Kuroba Kaito always can't help but act politely. Perhaps this is due to his instinct as a phantom thief.

Even though now he is just a "little fat boy with glasses".

Feeling the message conveyed by these eyes, he reached out his hand towards Vermouth.

".Lihuo."

A fireball almost identical to the one just now appeared again, but this time it was even bigger, scorching the air into a distorted heat wave.

These eyes can reproduce any magic they have ever seen with greater power.

Vermouth closed her eyes in despair.

Still can't do it?
The favor she hoped to keep and longed for could not last forever.

Even the witch who is willing to favor her now cannot save her from that tragic abyss.

She was ready to die.

I wonder what it would be like to die in the metaverse, would it be the same to die in reality?

She didn't know, but it didn't matter anymore.

But that's it.

“Take advantage of the situation!!”

A powerful roar sounded.

A shadow in a black robe crawled out from the flower bed, and it seemed that it had been lurking here for a long time.

"Hehe, I told you that observing mice and learning their scent through affinity is useful." Kogoro Mouri jumped up excitedly, his scarlet eyes full of excitement.

"I was saying that after being unlucky for so long, it's finally time for my luck to turn around!"

He first waved his hand to "hide" Kuroba Kaito's fireball, then drooled and ran to Vermouth's side lustfully, saying flatteringly: "This beautiful lady of the Favor, do you need my help?"

Vermouth looked into his scarlet eyes and for some reason she felt like laughing.

I would like to ask, Scarlet Witch, can your favor really be taken away by anyone?

She is really tired.

"Why is it you, a useless uncle?!" Hei Yu Kaito was at a loss, "Why didn't you become an ordinary person under the illumination of the holy emblem?"

"Maybe it's because I am also the 'fire' it recognizes?" Maori Kogoro himself was a little surprised.

"Ah, anyway, I, Mao Li, will never stand idly by while you persecute such a beautiful woman like this!"

"I advise you to leave immediately. I will let you go because we have been together before. Otherwise, I will not be polite!"

Kuroba Kaito looked at him deeply, and then really retreated slowly.

At this point, with this guy from the same path causing trouble, the original plan definitely cannot be carried out.

He put away the Holy Emblem of the Sun, and the sky, which had been bright as day, suddenly turned dark, as if the world had suddenly turned off the lights.

I will work on it slowly later.

Kuroba Kaito suddenly felt that his progress in digesting the "fire" had increased significantly.

He had an epiphany.

It turns out that "keeping the embers burning forever" is also an important interpretation of "fire".

Then this trip was not without gain.

The progress of the role-playing was advanced, and Kuroba Kaito felt a little comforted. He then whispered the fortune-teller's name, and the corresponding corridor appeared under his feet.

Without hesitation, he jumped down.

"It seems like you didn't wait until sunrise." Looking at the sky outside the window that suddenly darkened, Dunn spoke with some complexity.

Old Neil looked at the dark street scene, his lips opened and closed a few times, but no sound came out.

When Gin saw the light of the sun emblem dim, he knew that the plan had officially failed.

He quickly read out the fortune teller's name, and the rendezvous corridor that had been agreed upon before the action appeared.

Gin said to Old Neil: "Come back with me, your identity has been exposed and your undercover career is over."

Old Neil looked at the somewhat unfamiliar corridor and felt a little confused for a moment.

Gin saw that he was reluctant to go back, so he shook his head, didn't stay any longer, and jumped into the corridor.

boom!
He put away his pistol and looked at Old Neil's fallen body expressionlessly.

If you are unwilling to go back, it means you have lost control.

As an undercover agent, he knew too much about the Aurora Society and must not leave any of them alive.

The corridor was closed, and Dunn and others surrounded him. There was a big hole in old Neil's heart, and it was obvious that he could not be saved.

"Dunn."

He stared blankly at the dark ceiling of the corridor, and for some reason, he seemed to see the quiet night sky.

But the next moment, he felt a warm sun shining on him.

How could he feel dark when both the sun and the moon had illuminated his world?

“I feel lost.”

He suddenly laughed.

"Will the merciful Lord forgive me?"

No one could answer him.

No one knows who the Lord he is talking about is.

Old Neil's hands trembled, and he used all his strength to gently draw a pattern on the hole in his heart.

Then it fell down weakly.

The lamp holders were silent for a while.

Just as they were surprised by Old Neil's betrayal, when his "accomplice" turned around and shot him, they didn't know how to judge this old man who had served second only to Dunn.

Suzuki Sonoko looked at Old Neil's body, at the broken heart, and suddenly realized -

It seems that there is no difference between the half-moon and the cross when making the gesture.

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Happy New Year! I wish you all the best and a happy life!
(End of this chapter)