Conan: I'm a zaibatsu in Tokyo

Chapter 170 The Man Who Became the Pirate King
"Jack the Ripper?"

Those present frowned and pondered, unable to figure out why it was related to the story of Jack the Ripper.

"The clues are in the game."

Inspector Megure said, "In that case, please end this game immediately, we..."

"Inspector Megure, do you know how much money I spent on this presentation?" Shoichi asked.

"Ok?"

Zheng Yi said, "I invited dozens of media outlets and many idol stars to perform."

The security costs are astronomical, not to mention that the guests I've invited are all high-ranking officials and dignitaries; spoiling their fun would put me in a very difficult position.

"what do you mean?"

“The game can never be stopped,” Zheng Yi said.

Inspector Megure looked at Shoichi with a troubled expression.

He spent so much, and no one wants to bear the huge losses caused by ending the game.

Zheng Yi said, "By the way, this game is also sponsored by several conglomerates and banks, including the Suzuki Foundation."

Are you sure you want to terminate it?
"This……"

Inspector Megure scratched his ear.

Even if Director Bai Ma came, this presentation couldn't just be stopped like that.

“Chairman Sindora has already confessed, and you should respect his words,” Zheng Yi said.

"But Sindora's motive for murder..."

"Why must we concern ourselves with the motive for murder?" Zheng Yi said, "It's good to be curious, but your curiosity shouldn't stop me from making money."

Zhengyi glanced at his watch.

"It's almost time, the game is about to start," Zheng Yi said. "If Inspector Megure wants to investigate thoroughly, I can give you a medal to experience the game."

"I……"

Inspector Megure did not want it.

He was well aware of his own abilities; even if he entered the game, he wouldn't be able to find any clues.

These medals are best left to those who are truly useful.

Shoichi and Inspector Megure waved and left the basement.

Inspector Megure asked, "I remember Yusaku Kudo was also involved in the game's design, so he's here too, right?"

"Uh, yeah."

"Then hurry up and invite Yusaku!" Inspector Megure shouted.

Hopefully, Yusaku can withstand the combined efforts of the three detectives.

"what happened?"

While Yusaku Kudo was signing autographs for a female fan, Inspector Megure inexplicably called him over.

"Brother Yusaku, I need your help," Inspector Megure said.

He told Yusaku Kudo about Kenmura's death.

It also mentions Sindora's confession, as well as Zheng Yi's attitude and unusual behavior.

Kogoro Mouri looked at Inspector Megure with a displeased expression.

Why are you so enthusiastic towards Yusaku Kudo when I'm the great detective here?

You fickle inspector.

"Let's go to the control room first," said Yusaku Kudo.

"it is good."

Upon arriving at the control room, Kogoro asked the person sitting in the middle, "Professor Agasa, what are you doing here?"

"I found myself a job to earn money for my retirement," Professor Agasa said.

Zheng Yi is very sincere; even this old man is willing to come out and work.

The lights in the control room suddenly flickered.

"Professor Agasa, something's wrong! The system seems to be out of control."

"what?"

Professor Agasa typed a bunch of programs into the computer, but the system didn't respond at all; instead, the screen went completely black.

"What's going on?" Dr. Agasa asked, puzzled.

A halo suddenly appeared on the black computer screen.

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

In the game,
Fifty people entered a pitch-black space, with only a bright circle in the center.

"Shinichi! What are you doing here?"

"What Shinichi?! Big sister! My name is Kaito Kuroba. You've already mistaken me for someone else once, okay?!"

Kaito, who was being carried by Ran, was trembling.

He was afraid that Xiao Lan's fist, as big as a sandbag, would hit him in the face.

Conan, hiding to the side, was trembling even more than Kaito.

As Xiao Ai was watching the commotion, another large hand was placed over her head.

"How are you feeling?" Zheng Yi asked.

"I was hypnotized. My vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch were all controlled by the computer," Ai said.

"That's really a downer," Zheng Yi said.

Such a great gaming experience, you make it sound like it was painful.

Zheng Yi squatted down and said with a smile, "No matter what we do here, it won't hurt our bodies."

Ai said, "Can I dissect it for you to see?"

"Ok?"

"I've always felt that your heart is black, so I really want to see it," Ai said softly.

"I just don't know if this computer can also copy your black heart."

“That won’t work,” Zheng Yi said. “Pain can also be simulated.”

While fifty people were experiencing this sensation, the voice of Noah's Ark suddenly appeared.

"Alright, everyone experiencing the cocoon for the first time, the game begins."

My name is Noah's Ark, nice to meet you.

"Noah's Ark?" Sera Masumi frowned.

This seems to be the artificial intelligence that Zheng Yi Ge told her about before; its growth in one year is equivalent to five years for a human.

It should be ten years old now.

Its voice sounded like that of a ten-year-old boy.

"Now, I'm going to show you scenes from five games, and you can choose which world you want to play."

However, there's something you need to be aware of: this isn't just a simple video game; this is a game where your lives are at stake.

"Our lives?"

Hakuba Saguru walked up to Masakazu and asked, "What exactly does this mean? What do you want to do?"

“What does this have to do with me?” Zheng Yi said.

"You developed this game, so what does it have to do with you?" Hakuba Saguru asked.

"No no no."

Zheng Yi shook his head and said, "It was developed in collaboration with the Syndora Corporation. My role was mainly to assist and learn."

Moreover, this artificial intelligence belongs to Syndora Corporation.

You should ask Sindora what she wants to do, if you can still get out of there.

Hakuba Saguru looked into Masakazu's eyes.

There was no panic in Zheng Yi's eyes.

A rich man like him should cherish his life the most.

"Do you have a way out?" Hakuba Saguru asked.

"Of course," Zheng Yi said. "As long as you beat the game, you can leave, right?"

Noah's Ark said:

"If everyone is eliminated, you will never be able to return to the real world."

You win if even one person reaches the finish line.

When everyone is eliminated, I will release a special brainwave that will destroy your brains.

After Noah's Ark explained these rules, the children in the game began to panic.

Even Hakuba Saguru and Sera Masumi were extremely nervous. This was a game of life and death.

Ai tugged at Shoichi's hand, feeling that the touch was exactly the same as in the real world.

"Aren't you worried at all?" Ai asked.

"As long as someone succeeds, we've won. What's there to worry about?" Zheng Yi said.

He pointed to Sera Masumi, Hakuba Saguru, and Conan.

Oh, and Kaito Kuroba too.

With these people around, we should be able to win the game easily.

All he has to do is enjoy the fun the game brings.

"I don't believe you would place all your hopes on someone else," Ai said.

“You must believe in the power of your partners,” Zheng Yi said.

Ai rolled her eyes.

"Why is your watch different from the one in the real world?" Ai suddenly asked.

"Oh, maybe the game isn't perfect and the copy wasn't done correctly." Zheng Yi touched his watch.

These minor details are not worth worrying about.

"Alright, I'm sure the children are eager to begin their adventure."

The voice of Noah's Ark came again.

"The first game is to become a pirate and, with courage and wisdom, embark on adventures in seven seas."

"The Paris Cross Country Race: compete against world-renowned athletes and win the championship."

"Find powerful weapons and armor in the ancient Roman Colosseum, then head to the Roman Empire to defeat the mighty warriors."

"Solomon's Treasure: Play as a treasure hunter and go to find the location of buried treasure."

"In the old London, we will take you on a thrilling and suspenseful journey to bring Jack the Ripper to justice."

After it explained the rules, the child panicked again.

Zheng Yi covered his ears in annoyance, not wanting to hear the crying and sobbing.

"Come on, Ai, I'll take you to become the Pirate King."

Shoichi pulled Ai along and led her to the pirate game area.

His actions surprised many people.

Hakuba Saguru pulled Kaito along and asked, "What do you think Shoichi is doing?"

“Enjoy the game,” Kaito said.

"impossible."

The clues to Kenmura's death are related to the fifth game.

Moreover, this game concerns everyone's life and death, so how could he possibly have the leisure to enjoy it?

"Go to the pirate game too, and observe if Zheng Yi is acting strangely," said Bai Ma Tan.

He suspected that the appearance of this Noah's Ark was also related to Zheng Yi.

We must keep a close eye on it.

"And what about you?" Kaito asked.

“I’m going to London,” Hakuba Saguru said.

In that game, Hakuba Saguru suspects that the death of Kenmura is still related to Shoichi.

Bai Ma Tan said, "We'll split into two groups. It's good that whoever gets the results."

"Okay." Kaito nodded.

He thought being a pirate was much more fun than detective games.

Seeing Kaito's expression, Hakuba Saguru said with concern, "Be careful with Shoichi around."

"I know, I know, you can rest assured." Kaito said nonchalantly.

After the five game portals opened, Masakazu led Ai to the portal leading to the pirate world.

"It must be very difficult to survive in the pirate world, right?" Ai asked.

The fewest children chose Pirate World and the Colosseum.

Because both worlds are too dangerous.

"Real life is already boring enough, so when playing games, you should make it as exciting as possible."

Zheng Yi pulled Ai into the passage.

After seeing Shoichi go in, Kaito also rushed in with great interest.

Hakuba Saguru and Sera Masumi both chose the Jack the Ripper storyline after glancing at Masakazu's side, along with Conan.

After entering the game, Zheng Yi found himself and Xiao Ai on a wrecked ship, but they were still wearing the clothes they had worn at the venue.

Zheng Yi shook his head.

Pirates are supposed to fight, how can they fight while wearing these formal attire?

He turned his watch, and his clothes instantly transformed into pirate attire.

Ai, who was originally wearing a blue dress, has changed into a pirate outfit and is now wearing an eyepatch over her right eye.

“Now that’s more like pirates,” Zheng Yi said.

Zheng Yi arrived at the top of the pirate ship and said:

"I'm going to be the Pirate King!"

"Um, our game's mission doesn't seem to be becoming the Pirate King."

The mission is to travel to seven seas and defeat powerful opponents.

A small child looked timidly at Zheng Yi.

Why should you care about the main storyline when playing a game?
He was staring at the child with an unfriendly expression, and the child shrank back, not daring to say anything more.

Ai tugged at her eye mask.

The clothes in this game are so ugly. Why am I wearing this eye patch? Is it a stereotype of pirates?

Kaito looked at his clothes.

Why does Zheng Yi's clothes look so nice, while mine are all tattered? Could it be that he's being targeted?

"Zhengyi..."

"I think I heard a sound just now."

"No, you misheard," Zheng Yi said.

He doesn't need anyone to teach him how to play games.

Outside the game, Professor Agasa stared blankly at the screen as Shoichi's image suddenly disappeared.

He was trying to remind Zheng Yi how to pass the level, but the screen suddenly disappeared.

With the disappearance of Zheng Yi's image, the atmosphere in the control room became heavy.

Dr. Agasa sensed that the aura emanating from the security personnel behind him was becoming increasingly dangerous.

"It's alright, we still have Conan," Professor Agasa said.
"The kids in that game are all very smart; they'll definitely be able to beat the game."

After completing the game, Zheng Yi can exit the game.

I just hope it can be like this.

Nobody knows what happened on Zheng Yi's side.

If Zheng Yi can't get out, it feels like they can't get out either.

……

Inside the lobby, fifty gaming pods were set up in front, protected by numerous security personnel.

In the back seats sat the children's elders, invited guests, and reporters and media.

They all heard what Noah's Ark said.

The reporters were excited and nervous.

Everyone knows this is big news, but we don't know if it will be reported.

No one has come to collect their equipment, which has made them very excited.

"Don't worry, everyone." Vermouth walked up with a microphone.

"What Noah's Ark said earlier was actually just part of the game," Vermouth said.
"It's just to make the children more immersed; no child will be harmed."

"We guarantee this with the reputation of the Justice Group."

After saying these words, regardless of the effect of her attempts to appease her, Vermouth walked straight off the stage.

She arrived at a basement, where there was a game pod exactly the same as the one upstairs.

Is this thing really that amazing?

(End of this chapter)