I'm just an internet cafe owner

Once inside the game, Ran Mouri felt uncomfortable because her strengths were restricted.

After Ran Mouri finished answering, she curiously asked Shinichi Kudo, "And you?"

"Because I am very good at reasoning, all interactions are faster."

For the average player, this skill might seem less useful than that of Ran Mouri. However, as he gets into the game and learns about it, Shinichi Kudo realizes that there are many things he needs to do. Since the interaction between the agent and the player is enhanced by his deduction skills, does that mean he needs to use his brain to deduce things when he does something in the game?

"Your skill seems... quite amazing."

Ran Mouri also had a vague feeling that this skill might not be as simple as described in the game.

"It's okay, since we're already in the game, let's give it a try. This hide-and-seek game seems like a lot of fun."

Shinichi Kudo was also somewhat excited.

They entered the game, but instead of immediately repairing the electric shock, Shinichi Kudo observed his surroundings.

"Hitting the killer with a pallet can stun him, this is the forum... here... oh, I see, this game is so realistic..."

As Shinichi Kudo was investigating, he heard a scream. This scream wasn't from a player, but rather a notification to other players when one player was hung on a chair.

Meanwhile, Shinichi Kudo noticed that Shiho Miyano, who was matched with him, was caught by Gin as soon as she left the house and casually hung on a chair.

At this moment, not only Shinichi Kudo was numb, but Sherry was numb too.

Unlike Shinichi Kudo's side, Sherry's side encounters a ghost at the beginning. This is accompanied by Gin's exclamation, "Ah~ Sherry!"

Shiho Miyano froze, gripped by an instinctive fear of Gin. Lost in her moment of hesitation, she was swiftly taken down by Gin with two stabs, without even a chance to fire. She was captured.

And then? Miyano Akemi, deeply devoted to her sister, came to save her, only to be killed twice and hanged on a chair herself.

Ran Mouri felt that she could control the enemy with her karate skills, making it perfect to control them and then rescue them. She rushed over and delivered a kick, but as she raised her leg, Gin decisively fired, interrupting Ran's melee attack and leaving her hanging on a chair.

Shinichi Kudo ultimately couldn't escape. He was indeed very clever, but no matter how clever he was, he had no chance of escaping from the butcher.

The game is over. From start to finish, it lasted less than two minutes. The first half minute was about the Calabash Brothers saving their grandfather. The last minute...

Shinichi Hankudo used all his strength to outmaneuver Gin for a full minute and a half.

During the game, Shinichi Kudo truly experienced a racing heart.

They dodged and used a plank to lure people away.

Through constant observation and anticipation, he evaded Gin's schemes, pre-planning escape routes in various areas. He continuously used barriers to thwart Gin's attempts to capture him.

Normally, Shinichi Kudo could have run away for another half a minute, waiting for the last person to die so the tunnel would open and allowing him to escape. But unfortunately, when he ran from one area to another, he discovered that all the planks in that area were gone.

These boards were placed by Akemi Miyano while she was trying to save her sister and escape Gin. Because she placed them so quickly, they did not hinder Gin at all.

However, Shinichi Kudo was unaware of these things. He slipped into this desolate area and could only watch helplessly as the man in black grabbed him and hung him up as well.

The moment he was hung up, a sentence involuntarily popped into Shinichi Kudo's head as he played the game for the first time.

"The predecessors played with the rules, the successors play with their lives."

And so, Shinichi Kudo lost his virginity. As the game ended, the four people present took off their glasses.

"This game is so realistic, my heart is pounding when I face this killer!"

Ran Mouri didn't know who this person was; she was simply sharing her feelings about the game. She hadn't yet experienced the joy of the game this time, and if she could, she would like to play it again.

When only Shinichi Kudo was left, she had been watching the game. Through watching, she roughly understood how to play the game, and she wanted to try to outmaneuver the killer like that.

The Miyano sisters could only wear awkward smiles. As members of the organization, they naturally knew who Gin was, especially Shiho Miyano, who completely lost her composure when facing Gin in the game.

Thinking about how she broke down in the game in a second, Shiho Miyano slumped onto the table, not daring to look at anyone.

"Shiho, shall we continue?"

"No, you guys play..."

Shiho Miyano was genuinely frightened, and she considered quitting.

But her older sister, Akemi Miyano, had a different perspective: "Shiho, I think you should try this game. I feel it can help us both. His shooting, his thinking in the game, it feels like facing a real enemy."

Akemi Miyano didn't say it directly, but Shiho Miyano understood at that moment. She understood what her sister meant: she wanted her to face Gin more so that she could escape from Gin's clutches when reality came?

She looked at her older sister, Akemi Miyano, who nodded.

The two sisters had similar ideas: to hone their skills in the game so that if anything happened in the future, they could escape from Gin's clutches.

However, Shinichi Kudo's thoughts were completely different at this moment; the "technology" of this internet cafe far exceeded his expectations. After just one game, he discovered that many things here were fatal blows to him as a detective.

In addition, he logged into TT, and especially when he saw what the Kais were selling on TT, he had a question: what is the point of being a detective?

"Shinichi! Shinichi? Shall we continue?"

"continue!"

Shinichi Kudo's consciousness returned to reality. He decided to temporarily abandon these thoughts and spend some time with his childhood friend first. After all, he could directly buy the things sold by the Machine Race.

But they could buy that later; for now, they wanted to make their childhood sweetheart happy. So they started playing again, not just as survivors, but sometimes taking turns being the killer and chasing each other.

In this state of constant running, chasing, and being unable to escape, the group spent a happy day.

Chapter 536 Shinichi Kudo: "The Detective Doesn't Exist~"

Back at his home, Shinichi Kudo looked at the items sold in the player shop and fell into deep thought.

Whether it was a misperception or not, Shinichi Kudo felt that after going to the internet cafe, he became more alert and his mind was sharper. The virus's pathway to his brain was shut down, and his intelligence took over.

Because the things sold in internet cafes are too terrible, like portable mobile devices.

Simply put, this thing is a scene reconstruction machine that automatically recreates everything that happened in a certain scene within three days. And the method of reconstruction is quite high-tech.

First, a microscopic particle is launched to a location several days or even years beyond the light cone, encircling the Earth in a ring for comprehensive observation. Then, commands are obtained through quantum entanglement based on user needs, allowing access to information from minutes, days, or even years ago.

According to Shinichi Kudo's understanding, this thing is called "Destiny is within the Light Cone" in the technology of the Machines.

In theory, this method could obtain information spanning thousands or even hundreds of millions of years. However, the current technology of the Mech race can obtain absolute information within a week, and theoretically, information within a month can be obtained, but this may fail due to various unforeseen circumstances.

In addition, this terminal can access all of Earth's technology and use data analysis to find anyone, unless that person never uses electronic devices in their lifetime.

This tiny machine, only the size of a palm, can transform into a watch or a mobile phone.

This wasn't a particular concern for many customers in the internet cafe. Their worlds were either peacefully peaceful or embroiled in fierce battles; nobody had time to pay attention to what had happened a few days ago.

Besides, if there really is some conspiracy, we can just transform into Ultraman or summon Titan. If that still doesn't work, we can hire someone from the internet cafe!

Don't ask, or you'll just be told it's a deus ex machina.

The machine created by the Machine Race not only possesses information gathering capabilities but also an energy shield and a degree of counterattack ability. Internally, it utilizes technology from the Celestial Realm and can summon fully automated intelligent machinery to protect the user via subspace technology.

In addition, this thing has an internal artificial intelligence system. To prevent it from becoming a mecha, the machine race has locked down the development path of its artificial intelligence. Even so, this thing is ten thousand times more efficient than the human brain.

If everyone else is saved by a deus ex machina, then at this moment, the thing that Shinichi Kudo bought for 100,000 yen is a direct blow to him.

"What's the point of being a detective...?"

Shinichi Kudo chuckled self-deprecatingly. He became a detective not only to help solve cases, but also to enjoy that fleeting sense of accomplishment. Now look what's happened! Accomplishment my foot! Before you've even started your deduction, their evidence is irrefutable; they could sentence you right away.

However, when Shinichi Kudo said those words, the mobile device understood the meaning behind them.

"Host, the essence of being a detective is investigating cases. As a detective, your job is to help victims uncover the truth, whether through your own experience and wisdom or through technology. Any means that can restore the truth and give the victim justice are acceptable. Furthermore, this system has been praised by Sherlock Holmes, and according to user feedback, Holmes also believes that this system can change the world. In the face of this terminal, detectives are unnecessary. Would you like to view Holmes's evaluation of this system?"

This isn't some AI boasting; it actually happened. In Kinji Toyama's world, Sherlock Holmes was defeated by a similar android.

Faced with this outcome, Holmes exclaimed, "Detectives need not exist."

Although such systems have various problems and potential drawbacks, Holmes acknowledges that their existence would eliminate wrongful convictions. However, he also affirms that very few countries would dare to use such a system in law enforcement.

The absence of wrongful convictions is also a terrifying thing.

Shinichi Kudo chose yes. The allure of Sherlock Holmes was simply too great. Shinichi Kudo's dream was to become the Sherlock Holmes of the Heisei era. As a result, Sherlock Holmes himself didn't even want to be a detective anymore.

In addition, the system also released the results of many cases involving detectives in this world. After these results were released, Shinichi Kudo felt like he couldn't breathe.

Because many cases rely on reasoning, criminals who confess on the spot often recant after hiring a lawyer due to insufficient evidence, ultimately being released or detained for a very short time. As for those who confessed on the spot? Their defense is simple: intimidation. Unless there is audio or video evidence at the scene, and the police haven't obtained conclusive evidence, even if the criminal confesses, they are eventually released.

These were things that Shinichi Kudo had never paid attention to before. After obtaining this information through the system, a sledgehammer appeared in his mind, relentlessly pounding at his heart.

"Host, would you like to play a detective reasoning game, or would you like to help the victim uncover the truth? This system exists to assist you in living a better life. If you find detective reasoning games interesting, this system will prioritize meeting your needs in that regard."

"No need."

This question struck a chord with Shinichi Kudo. He loved mystery because he enjoyed the thrill of solving a puzzle and the astonishment of those around him. But at the same time, he also possessed his own humanity and professional ethics. The system's requirement to prioritize the needs of detective games meant he never even considered agreeing.

He loved deduction, wanted to be a detective, and would even panic when a criminal was cornered. But at this moment, he clenched his fist; the high-tech gadgets from the internet cafe made him realize what he had to do.

At that moment, he also knew what he had to do.

Just like the inquiry from the intelligent system within this mobile terminal, what he needs to do is help the victim uncover the truth and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Just as he was making his decision, the terminal system suddenly spoke up: "Host, you don't need to worry about not being able to satisfy your desires. The Werewolf game available in the internet cafe has multiple modes. You can use the PvE mode to experience a realistic Werewolf game and analyze and deduce who the villains are. In reality, you can use this system to do anything you consider righteous. At the same time, this system has searched for ten heinous criminals near you. Host, you can consider whether to bring these people to justice."

As they spoke, several people's portraits were projected into the air. Upon seeing these portraits, Shinichi Kudo's expression changed, because he saw Gin on one of them, and the memory of being chased by Gin in the internet cafe seemed to have just happened.

What did he do wrong?

The moment the inquiry was issued, the system summarized Gin's past actions. According to the system's assessment, he was a ruthless and vicious villain who had killed countless people. He threatened researchers, conducted human experiments on ordinary people, and shot anyone found with evidence related to the organization, even wiping out entire families. His criminal record spanned the globe; the system alone had direct evidence proving he had killed over five hundred people, with the possibility of many more dying indirectly or on his orders.

Seeing this, Shinichi Kudo felt even more breathless. At the same time, he fully realized that he might never be able to compare with the ordinary equipment sold by this machine.

If it were him, even if he knew the target and started investigating now, it would take at least several months or even years to obtain evidence. But this system only obtained everything it wanted during the interrogation.

But out of caution, Shinichi Kudo asked, "What kind of evidence can be directly obtained to prove that he was murdered?"

Among the thousands of pieces of evidence, a dozen or so were special pieces. These pieces of evidence all left Gin's biological information at the crime scene or were obtained through special means, such as video and audio information. These were all things that Shinichi Kudo could directly obtain, but just as he was about to set off to take a look, he saw Gin's recent schedule written on the system.

Today's scheduled arms deal, which also involves drug trafficking, has triggered a powerful shift in Shinichi Kudo's killing intent. He recalls being hunted by this person in the game, considers their intentions, and assesses the likelihood of them escaping if he calls the police. Shinichi decides not to call the police.

"Can you help me catch this criminal?"

"No problem, this system..."

Tell me where your loved one is!

Shinichi Kudo no longer hesitated. While playing Dead by Daylight, he not only learned how to escape, but also how to chase. He was really glad that he agreed to play this game with his childhood friend, otherwise he would have been completely clueless about chasing people.

Chapter 537 The Butcher Shinichi Kudo in Action

Shinichi Kudo had no interest in becoming a hero of the night; he was simply enlightened by a single sentence from the artificial intelligence he had purchased.

He wants to bring these criminals to justice and seek justice for the victims. His goal isn't to solve every case he encounters; one person's energy is limited. He plans to continue as before: if he encounters a case or the police ask for his help with analysis and reasoning, he will lend a hand.

Since his purchased system can capture all information within three days, he can first use normal reasoning, and if the evidence is insufficient, he can then use the system to obtain further evidence. In addition, to prevent criminal suspects he helped capture from later denying their crimes, he will submit detailed evidence to them.

But these ten criminals that the system refreshed...