Detective Conan: The Literary Genius is Actually a Great Scientist

The night is deep.

The lights in the villa at 15-2-chome, Beikacho gradually went out.

That night, Akemi Miyano lay on her soft, comfortable bed. Although her thoughts were still in turmoil, it seemed as if a corner of the huge stone that had been weighing on her heart for so long had been removed, and she finally fell into a deep sleep. This was a peaceful sleep she hadn't had in a long time.

In the next room.

Lin Ran was not asleep. He sat at his desk with several half-finished manuscripts spread out on it.

He picked up the Yomiuri Shimbun and felt quite pleased with the high praise for "The Devotion of Suspect X".

Yes, that's how much you should praise them, praise them lavishly.

"Late summer..."

He murmured the pen name.

That's right, this sensational mystery novel in Japan was written by him.

For a time traveler with a vision and knowledge that transcends their time, in a place like Beika Town where "talents abound," relying solely on "physical persuasion" is not enough; they also need some "cultural influence" and legitimate economic resources.

Emmm...

Okay, I'll be honest and do the honest work. The main reason is that writing books is a quick way to make money.

Otherwise, where do you think he got the money to live in a villa in Mihua City?

You see, according to the identity settings given to him by the system that threw him there, although his body, soul, name, and appearance are still the original versions from his previous life, his background settings are far more "tragic"—

Orphaned at a young age, but fortunately born under the red flag and raised in the spring breeze, with the help of the country's support and his own hard work, he managed to finish high school. Finally, based on his outstanding grades, he was selected as an exchange student for Teitan High School and came to Japan for "cultural exchange and learning".

To be honest, just looking at his background, this life of his is more like the standard template for a shonen manga protagonist—

Despite a tragic past, he possessed extraordinary talent and was relentlessly self-reliant.

Lin Ran glanced at the system panel that only he could see. The level of [Literary Literacy: Lv.2 (Famous Writer)] was the result of his "diligent writing" during this period.

Originally, he wanted to import some classic Chinese literature, such as "To Live" and "Ordinary World," which profoundly reflect the times and life, to elevate the overall style.

However, considering that the domestic environment in this life is slightly different from that in his previous life, and that he is in Japan, he ultimately chose the work "The Devotion of Suspect X".

When the topic turned to China, Lin Ran's lips twitched slightly.

He subconsciously glanced at the world map hanging on the wall.

The world order in this life is vastly different from what he remembered from his previous life.

Simply put, some things in China are just too... overpowered.

Specifically, this manifests as an almost unreasonable level of comprehensive national strength, with China leading the world in many key areas.

For example, the world's first operational nuclear weapon in this era did not appear in Great Beauty, but rather first bloomed a mushroom cloud in this ancient Eastern country.

This move laid the foundation for the postwar world order.

However, the irony of history is that Japan remains the only country in the world that has "had the fortune" to taste the "atomic bomb apple," and it has tasted two of them.

The only difference is that the supplier... has changed.

When the two "little boys," named "Mischievous Boy" and "Chubby Baby," made their "friendly visit" over Japan, the eyes of Japanese high-ranking officials instantly became incredibly "clear" and "serene," finally deeply understanding and accepting a fact—

Their suzerain state never truly disappeared; it just sometimes couldn't be bothered with them.

As a defeated nation that received "special attention," Japan still maintains... a military presence within its borders.

Aside from the US military stationed in Japan that existed in my past life memories.

According to the postwar agreement, a Chinese garrison in Japan is stationed year-round in a specific area of ​​Tokyo Bay and several important port cities. Nominally, it is responsible for supervising Japan's demilitarization and ensuring the safety of specific shipping routes.

In this life, on the streets of neon-lit cities, you can see American Jeeps roaring by, and occasionally you can see green military vehicles with unique markings driving by discreetly.

This peculiar sight has become a common sight in Beika Town, and even in the entire Japanese society.

Ordinary citizens have mixed feelings about this, but most choose to accept reality, after all... life must go on.

"A complicated background..."

Lin Ran rubbed her temples.

The current world order is roughly a three-way balance of power between China, the United States, and Russia, with each side checking and balancing the others. On the surface, none of them want to start a third world war, but behind the scenes they are fiercely competing in various fields, from technology to culture, from the economy to intelligence.

Cultural export and technological competition are the main themes of the world today.

This also explains why an excellent mystery novel can generate such a huge response in Japan—it is also a manifestation of soft power.

The choice of "The Devotion of Suspect X" was also based on these considerations.

As Keigo Higashino's masterpiece, its rigorous logic, ingenious tricks, and profound questions about human nature perfectly align with the worldview of Detective Conan, where detectives are everywhere and murderers are as common as dogs.

Detective fiction has a very deep-rooted foundation and a broad readership here.

Facts have proved that his choice is correct.

After "The Devotion of Suspect X" was serialized in the Yomiuri Shimbun, it quickly sparked a phenomenal discussion, and the pen name "Natsumo" also rose to fame.

Some enthusiastic readers and critics have already begun to call him the new king of mystery novels, surpassing Yusaku Kudo.

"To repay a debt of gratitude..."

Lin Ran put down the newspaper.

He wasn't entirely lying about Miyano Akemi; that umbrella did indeed offer him a rare warmth when he first arrived in this world and was at his most helpless.

But he did not reveal the deeper reason.

He came to this familiar yet strange world not just to live.

For example, while being a literary giant and a great scientist, he could also save some sisters who have gone astray... uh, save some sisters who have fallen into darkness. That sounds like a lot of interesting stuff.

Lin Ran smiled and turned off the desk lamp, plunging the room into darkness.

"Tomorrow will be another beautiful day."

I just wonder if this beautiful light might be too dazzling for some people.

For example, a certain long-haired, golden-haired assassin burning with rage.

For example, there's a primary school detective with a furrowed brow.