Detective Conan: Starting with Yukiko covered in black stockings!

"It was a golden apple painted with gold paint, and the strange words 'For the fairest lady' were written on it in animal blood."

Yukiko didn't hide anything and told everyone she knew.

She's not good at solving cases, so she has to rely on her grown-up son Conan to help her unravel the mysteries.

Upon hearing this, Cao Yu recalled the relevant plot points from Detective Conan.

It is a blessing, not a curse, but a curse that cannot be avoided!

It seems that his appearance only changed some timelines and characters, and did not affect the development of the original Detective Conan storyline.

Those who deserve to die will ultimately not escape death!

Cao Yu glanced at the blonde woman and the three actresses, and already knew his answer.

Although the victim has not yet come forward, the murderer is one of the four.

Talk about Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here!

As Cao Yu was thinking, a blond man walked into the backstage area.

The deceased has been found!

As a time traveler with principles, Cao Yu would never easily interfere with the plot.

Unless it serves their own interests.

"Alright, my goddesses, don't be nervous. It must be some bored guy's prank."

The blond man, skeptical, calmly comforted the four women.

"But Keith..."

The four actresses looked worried, clearly not believing the blond man's story of a prank.

"who is he?"

Vermouth looked at the blond man and asked Yukiko beside her.

"He is Keith Flockhardt, the principal actor of this theater company, but he was approached to act in a movie before, so today is his last stage performance."

Yukiko looked at the blond man comforting the actresses and felt that there was an inexplicable relationship between him and the four actresses.

Neptune?

A strange thought flashed through her mind, and Yukiko looked at Conan, who was deep in thought.

Whether or not Her Excellency can retain the title of Baroness depends on the efforts of her eldest son.

"Alright, you guys calm down, and while you're at it, take Yukiko and the others to the inside of our stage for a look."

At the suggestion of the blond man, the four actresses led Cao Yu and the others away from backstage.

Since it was not a performance time, the stage lights were off, and the lighting was not very bright.

"This isn't really appropriate. They're scheduled to perform in forty minutes. Why bother them like this?"

Haha, interesting!

Vermouth's consideration for the actresses was completely unexpected by Cao Yu.

"Don't worry, for the first twenty minutes, there will be a narrator to guide the audience and create the impression that the stage is the place where Greek mythology is performed."

Yukiko calculated the time and concluded that visiting the inside of the stage would not affect the actresses' performance.

"Hey, who are you?"

While the others were chatting, Conan looked at Cao Yu and asked in a low voice.

"Every cause has its effect, and your retribution is me!"

"Did high school detective Shinichi Kudo shrink in size and his brain degenerate along with him?"

You'll find out who I am in the future!

Cao Yu's casual words startled Conan, causing his pupils to shrink.

Black Organization!

Conan was startled, and the image of Gin flashed through his mind.

Chapter 13: Drawing Hatred, the Prelude to Revenge

The source of nightmares will eventually become a nightmare itself.

Gin made a slight move, delivering a blow followed by an APTX4896 capsule, leaving Conan with an indelible shadow.

"Are you a member of the Black Organization?"

"Little detective, you guessed wrong again. If I were a member of the Black Organization, you wouldn't survive three episodes."

Cao Yu knew Conan's inner fears, his greatest fear being his identity exposed.

Once you find his weakness, you can easily take him down.

"How did you know I'm Shinichi Kudo, and how do you know about those capsules?"

Conan is on high alert!

Many people know his identity, but not many know the secret of APTX4869.

The first person to tell him about the existence of this drug was Shiho Miyano, who escaped from the Black Organization. She was also a primary school student who took the drug and shrunk in size. Now she goes by the alias Ai Haibara and is one of only two people who know about the drug's effects.

Such a secret was suddenly revealed by Cao Yu, making it hard for Conan not to suspect his identity.

Even if they are not members of the Black Organization, they still have a great deal of connection with APTX.

"I know all about your dirty secrets, but don't worry, no matter whether I join the Black Organization or not, I will never reveal any of your secrets."

Cao Yu gave a wicked smile, not wanting to explain further.

"why?"

Conan was puzzled, and his sense of crisis intensified even further.

"Because I don't want anyone to get involved in the game between you and me, Shinichi Kudo, the high school detective from Kanto. I hope you have fun in this game."

Cao Yu only wanted revenge, not to kill Conan.

Letting him watch Ran and Yukiko become playthings is far more damaging than using knives.

game?

Conan frowned, his expression turning serious.

Although he didn't understand what it specifically referred to, he could guess that it wasn't a good thing.

"What are you two talking about? You seem to get along really well."

Ran Mouri noticed the two whispering and slowed down to satisfy her curiosity.

"Oh, we didn't talk about much. Conan is very smart. He knows a lot of things that elementary school students don't know. He will definitely become a great detective when he grows up."

"Perhaps he can become the new savior of the island nation's police, just like Shinichi Kudo."

Cao Yu intentionally or unintentionally brought up Conan's nickname, stimulating his sensitive nerves.

Before retaliating, let's stir up hatred by having someone dance wildly in the minefield of the Grim Reaper Elementary School student, it's all about the thrill.

"Yes, Conan is different from ordinary children. Whenever Dad receives a request or helps the police solve a case, he will give some key hints."

Ran Mouri raised her head slightly, recalling the scenes of Kogoro Mouri solving cases.

When he's awake, he always talks nonsense, but when he falls asleep unexpectedly, he can accurately deduce the truth of the case. Therefore, most people call him Sleeping Kogoro.

As for the mystery behind it, Ran Mouri doesn't know either.

"Now that you mention it, Conan does sound a bit like the deductive genius Shinichi Kudo that you described."

"Miss Ran Mouri, Uncle always falls asleep during his deductions. Haven't you ever suspected that someone secretly uses a tranquilizer dart or something to knock him out, then hides and uses his body to tell the truth about the case?"

A hint, a blatant hint!

Before Cao Yu's words had even faded, Conan was so startled he almost lost his disguise.

"Uncle Mori once said that when you're asleep, your mind is clearer, you can think of details that you've overlooked, and it's easier to solve intricate mysteries."

"The knowledge I have is all from television, so it's not very practical, and my reasoning ability is also just average."

When suspected of blaming a TV program, this is the basic operation of the Grim Reaper Elementary School.

Cao Yu stared at Conan, who was trying his best to explain, and smiled without saying a word.

What's the point of hiding it from him? It's all in vain.

"I'm not interested in reasoning, but now that you mention it, it does seem a bit strange. Next time Dad is reasoning, I'll observe carefully and share the truth with you."

"Mr. Cao Yu, please forgive my intrusion, but may you call me Xiao Lan from now on?"

Ran Mouri completely ignored Conan's explanation, her eyes filled with anticipation as she looked at Cao Yu.

Between opposite sexes, a change in how they address each other can be enough to shorten the distance between them.

"Okay, Xiaolan!"

“You should change it too. Just call me by my name. The word ‘sir’ sounds very unfamiliar to me, as if we’re not friends at all.”

Following up on the topic, Cao Yu started flirting with Ran Mouri.

Some things can't be rushed!

Cultivating feelings gradually can be a kind of enjoyment.

"Um, Cao Yu, are you of mixed Japanese and American descent?"

Ran Mouri nodded, ignoring Conan's presence, and chatted amicably with Cao Yu about personal matters.

"No, I'm American, and I have absolutely nothing to do with island nations."

That's insulting, absolutely humiliating!

Being mistaken for a Japanese mixed-race person with the blood of a child, Cao Yu felt as if his body had been defiled and become filthy.

If that were the case, he would rather die than live a disgusting life in the world of Detective Conan.

Actually, Cao Yu really wanted to say that he was from China, but the damn system assigned him the identity of an American, so he had no choice but to accept it reluctantly.

Being an American is always better than becoming an island nation.

And being able to live a simple life as a father within an island nation isn't all that bad when you think about it.

"I'm so sorry. I only thought you were of mixed American and Japanese descent because you have yellow skin and speak fluent Japanese. Please forgive me if I have offended you."

Ran Mouri bowed deeply, offering a sincere apology.

"There is an old Chinese saying that ignorance is no excuse. I am not that petty. It was an unintentional mistake, not a deliberate act."

Cao Yu was very generous and did not intend to hold it against him.

On the other hand, whether he accepts Ran Mouri's apology depends on the person.

If someone else insulted his character with the most vulgar language, Cao Yu would never forgive them easily.

At best, they'll teach them a lesson with fists and kicks; at worst, they'll send them a peanut.

The reason he didn't hold a grudge against Ran Mouri was because he still needed to use her to get revenge on Conan, and he had to leave a good impression.

And if such an innocent girl were to be carelessly ruined, even a proud little penis would probably refuse to agree.

At least once!

"You're so great, you must be very popular with girls."

"It's not as exaggerated as you say. I'm still single. Why don't you introduce me to someone?"

"Ugh, I'm not very good at being a matchmaker, so please stop teasing me."

"..."

Conan stared at the two chatting and laughing, feeling an urge to punch them.

Unfortunately, his body was not even as tall as Cao Yu's knees, so even if he jumped, he couldn't hit him. He could only fantasize about it in secret.

If it really comes down to a fight, Conan will only get utterly crushed.

"Hey, what is that?"

Suddenly, Ran Mouri stopped and looked up at the ceiling.