Detective Conan: The Literary Genius is Actually a Great Scientist

Todo, Beika-cho.

On a hot summer afternoon, the cicadas in the trees began to chirp intermittently, as if they were taking a break.

In the convenience store on the street corner, a female clerk in uniform was enjoying the air conditioning while reading the currently popular mystery novel "The Devotion of Suspect X," while the TV above her was broadcasting the latest news.

Yesterday, the Miwa branch of 4L Bank in our city was robbed by three assailants, and 5 billion yuan remains unaccounted for. The police are currently continuing their investigation...

"Ring ring~"

As the glass door of the convenience store was pushed open and the wind chimes rang, a handsome and gentle young man walked in from outside.

"Welcome! What would you like to purchase?"

The female shop assistant quickly got up and went to greet her, her heart pounding: Is this person a celebrity?

The boy named Lin Ran's gaze swept across the store's shelves, finally settling on the watermelons in the refrigerated display case. He pointed to one of them:

"Excuse me, how much is that watermelon?"

The saleswoman immediately flashed a bright, professional smile: "You have excellent taste, sir! This is a premium watermelon from Hokkaido, currently on special for only 8000 yen!"

Despite being mentally prepared, Lin Ran still wanted to complain.

This is roughly equivalent to over 400 RMB, which is enough to buy a truckload of watermelons in China, and that's assuming the watermelon farmer personally delivers them to your doorstep in a tractor.

"Could the price... be a little cheaper?"

The saleswoman's smile remained unchanged: "No, you can't."

I admit you're very handsome, but being handsome can't put food on the table.

"It seems that the watermelons from Japan are indeed as good as their reputation," Lin Ran thought to herself.

His finger, which had been hovering in mid-air, turned to the side and pointed to the watermelon slices wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerated display case next to him—watermelons that had already been cut and sold, and the quantity was pitifully small.

"Then, please give me one."

"Okay, thank you for your patronage! That'll be 600 yen in total!"

……

As I walked out of the convenience store carrying the light plastic bag, the cool air from the air conditioner was blocked by the closed door behind me, and the summer heat wave swept over me again.

Lin Ran took out a watermelon, took a bite, and then sighed softly.

"Professor Agasa... he really is a wealthy man who keeps his wealth hidden."

You should know that when the other party entertains guests, even when there are three little ones, they always use watermelon fruit platters, and the best quality ones at that.

Lin Ran found a shady bus stop on the street corner and sat down. While eating watermelon, she looked at an abandoned dock and port not far away, her thoughts wandering.

His name is Lin Ran, and he is a time traveler.

I've been in this anime world called Detective Conan for a year now. My current identity is a second-year exchange student from China in Class B of Teitan High School. I'm in the same class as Ran, Sonoko, and a certain "rolling washing machine".

The anime "Detective Conan" was a well-known classic in its previous life, especially the female characters with different personalities and charming styles, which left a deep impression on countless people and thus became a popular destination for many time travelers.

The issue is……

Lin Ran really didn't want to time travel!

In his previous life, the day he transmigrated was his birthday, a day filled with youthful vigor, and also the day he successfully passed his postgraduate entrance exam.

After twenty years of diligent study, from a naive child to a promising young man, he has finally made it through the tough times. Now, with lofty ambitions and the drive to conquer all, he is ready to unleash his talents and begin a new chapter in his life...

And just like that... snap, it pierced through?

Yes, it really did go through in a flash with a "snap," without any warning or warning.

He still remembers that day clearly.

It was raining heavily.

He had just attended a birthday party and celebration hosted by his friends and classmates and was driving home in a good mood.

Unexpectedly, I encountered a pregnant woman about to give birth on the way. As a model young person of the new era who has never scored below 80 in politics, I knew I had to help in this emergency!

Sparks and lightning streaked all the way.

However, accidents always happen when they least expect them.

The road surface was probably slippery due to the heavy rain. A large truck that had illegally entered the elevated road ahead suddenly lost control and skidded while changing lanes, and its cargo box came to a stop sideways in the middle of the elevated bridge.

He slammed on the brakes almost reflexively.

But it was too late.

What's even funnier is that there was another truck behind him.

Do you know what "roujiamo" is?

At that moment, his car was like "meat" caught in the middle.

Two cars passed each other.

Even gods cannot save us.

All he could do was rely on instinct to make the last move of his life—shifting into reverse, slamming on the gas, and at the last moment, with the car sandwiched between the two, he made the rear half of the car rush through the guardrail.

Before he completely lost consciousness, the last thought that flashed through his mind was not the fear of death, nor the lamentation of his own fate, but rather:

"I wonder... whether that pregnant woman and her baby... survived in the end..."

……

Consciousness returned.

Lin Ran rubbed her still slightly swollen forehead, looked at the expensive watermelon in her hand that was now just a rind, and smiled helplessly.

In any case, he himself has definitely been "reincarnated," in such a bizarre and... not exactly heroic way.

When such a messed-up thing happened, he could only find humor in his misery and console himself: the real world lost an insignificant person, while the other world welcomed their supreme god.

Well, it's still a bit bitter.

After twenty years of hard work and relentless study, I finally made it through and was just about to enjoy the fruits of my labor. My wonderful life was just beginning... but then, "snap," I was transported to another world, everything reset, and I had to start all over again.

You're saying this is absolutely hopeless?

This is utter despair—despair has reached its peak!

The only good news is probably that I am a time traveler.

He also has a system.

The All-Round Academic Master Development System, as the name suggests, aims to cultivate him into a perfect scholar who is well-versed in both arts and sciences, integrates knowledge with practice, and can promote the progress of human civilization.

In other words:

Arts and science students welcomed their strictest yet kindest father.

He was burdened with studies his whole life in his past life, and he can't even enjoy himself properly in this one. He's truly born to study.

"Ding! Your strong thirst for knowledge and untapped potential have been detected. The 'All-Round Academic Master Development System' is at your service. Young man, may knowledge and wisdom be with you. Let us embark together on this journey to the stars and the sea."

The System for Cultivating an All-Round Academic Superstar

Host: Lin Ran

Literary literacy: Lv.2 (renowned writer) - gained some fame with "The Devotion of Suspect X".

Scientific Wisdom: Lv.0 (A boy with some talent) - Limited to being able to manually concoct some low-quality gunpowder.

Reputation accumulated: 67% - The next lottery draw is not far away.

Published work: *The Devotion of Suspect X*

Has promoted scientific development: None - None at present, but the future is promising.

System motto: Literature conveys the Way, and reason clarifies things.

(Each time reputation reaches 100%, "Scientific Imagination" will be unlocked, randomly or by drawing knowledge, blueprints, inspiration, or even finished products. Each time a subject is upgraded, a domain lottery will be unlocked, guaranteeing a finished product.)

The humanities system rewards science-related items, something Lin Ran has wanted to complain about for a long time.

So you really don't separate arts and sciences, huh?

Do you expect me to use the passion I have for writing books to build rockets? Or the rigor I have for solving calculus to write love letters?

Just as Lin Ran was complaining to her own system.

A red car was driving towards us from a distance on the road.

As the other vehicle entered the port, a Porsche 356a with license plate number "Shinjuku 4869" followed closely behind and drove in as well.

Noticing this, Lin Ran stood up, stretched, and made a precise three-pointer, then threw the watermelon rind in her hand into the trash can in front of her.

"Tsk, this touch... If the basketball team invited me, should I go or not?" He muttered to himself as he walked to an old-fashioned red telephone booth, inserted coins, and dialed.

"Moshi moshi, is this the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department? This is Lin, a concerned citizen... ah no, I'm anonymous. I think I've found the bank robber you've been wanted on TV, yes, the one from the 50 billion yen case, the address is at Warehouse No. 3 at the abandoned dock in Beikacho... um, yes, the situation seems a bit intense, you'd better send more people, bring the big stuff, over."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Ran clapped her hands, keeping her accomplishments hidden.

"Do good deeds anonymously, please call me a Young Pioneer... oh wait, this is Japan."