Genshin Impact players in the world of Detective Conan

Since they possess wisdom, there should be a possibility of negotiation.

Unfortunately, his judgment was probably wrong.

Chris licked her lips, revealing a seductive smile, her eyes fixed intently on Yin Kong before her, as if she were looking at an exceptionally delicious blueberry cake.

"Don't be afraid, big sister will be very gentle."

"You are—Miss Chris?!"

Suddenly, Yuko Ikezawa let out an incredulous exclamation, drawing Chris's attention.

If Yoko Okino's current status, as an idol who debuted around the same time, makes her almost insanely jealous, then Chris Vineyard makes her not even have the slightest thought of jealousy.

Although Chris is still relatively young and not as famous as her mother Sharon Vineyard, she is a genuine international movie star, someone Chris can only look up to.

Yoko Okino was also very surprised, because she had absolutely no recollection of anyone visiting, as if this big star had suddenly appeared out of thin air on her sofa:

"Miss Chris, what are you doing here?"

However, Chris's reaction seemed even more surprised than theirs:

"You can all see me? No, why can you see me?"

Chris stared at Yuko Ikezawa, finding it very strange.

She followed this third-rate idol to this apartment to avoid being accidentally injured in the battle outside.

If Yuko Ikezawa could see her, she would never have waited until now to realize it.

But only Yin Kong responded to her just now, so how could it affect others?

The three, including Yoko Okino, looked at each other in bewilderment. Finally, Yoko Okino spoke:

"Of course we can see you, but it's really rude of us to have overlooked such a big star as you. Please forgive us."

“No need to apologize, because you are already the best gift I could receive!” Chris’s voice trembled slightly with excitement. “How lucky I am to have run into four [Beastmen] right away! Once I eat you, I’m sure I can—”

"What do you mean by 'eat us'?" Yuko Ikezawa finally noticed something was wrong with "Chris's" frenzied expression and tone, and asked uneasily, "Are you quoting a movie line?"

Chris clearly had no intention of wasting any more breath on the "food." Black scales suddenly grew on her originally white right hand, turning it into a claw-like shape, and she reached out to grab at the completely stunned Yuko Ikezawa.

Chris was stunned.

She looked down and was surprised to find a white sword tip protruding from her heart; it was the [Dawn Divine Sword].

"It's you!?"

Chris turned her head in surprise, but Yin Kong had no intention of wasting words with her and had already slashed her slender neck with his sword without mercy.

The Dawn Sword ultimately struck the dark beast's claw, leaving only a pitifully small number floating in the air.

Seeing Chris's health bar drop by only a negligible amount, Yin Kong finally experienced the despair that Kuroda Taro had felt when facing himself.

Such a gap cannot be bridged by awareness and skill alone.

Moreover, these demons' skills are not necessarily inferior to his.

"Interesting, there are actually humans who can hurt me. How interesting! However, you are still too weak!"

Yin Kong's hair stood on end, and he instinctively held the Dawn Divine Sword in front of his chest.

Sure enough, the next moment, the black beast claws slammed down mercilessly towards his chest—

Yin Kong felt as if he had been hit head-on by a large truck once again.

Even though the divine sword successfully blocked the sharp beast claws, the terrifying force emanating from it still sent him flying in an instant.

Yin Kong screamed in agony as he was embedded deep into the wall, feeling as if all the bones in his body had been crushed.

HP-6780.

And that was indeed the case; the damage indicator floating above his head instantly emptied his health bar.

Yin Kong was once very curious whether, if his health dropped to zero, he could be resurrected just by eating a fried egg, like in the game.

Now, he finally knows the answer to that question.

After his health is depleted, he will not die immediately, but will enter a near-death state where he cannot move.

Cooking, talent, or the blessing of a deity can all help him recover from a near-death state.

However, if he suffers another fatal injury in this state, or if he does not receive treatment for a long time, he will face actual death.

"ah--!"

Only now did Yuko Ikezawa finally come to her senses.

She watched as the monstrous "Chris" slapped Yin Kong into the wall, his fate unknown, and immediately screamed as she fled towards the gate.

It's obvious, however fast she is, how could she possibly be faster than a non-human monster?

The instant Yuko Ikezawa grasped the doorknob, "Chris" calmly raised her beastly paw and gently swung it at her, shooting out a beam of black light.

The black light, like a sharp blade, sliced ​​across Ikezawa Yuko's waist, severing her in two. It then continued its momentum, slamming into the door and leaving a deep claw mark on the door and the surrounding wall.

The next moment, Yuko Ikezawa, who had been cut in two and lay on the ground, let out a shrill scream.

However, the piercing screams soon came to an abrupt end, as the black beast claws pierced her head, ending her life.

Then, Yuko Ikezawa's upper body shrank at a visible speed.

Is this—a monster devouring her flesh?

Upon witnessing this scene, Yin Kong realized that this was how these monsters wanted to "eat" him.

In the blink of an eye, the once arrogant Yuko Ikezawa was reduced to nothing more than a human skin.

Chris casually tossed the empty shell away, frowning as she said:

"This scent... this woman is definitely not a [beast]... but why can she suddenly see me? Could it be—"

Her gaze immediately fell on her manager, Sakae Yamagishi.

"Monster! Monster!"

Faced with the gaze of "Chris" covered in blood, Sakae Yamagishi's already crumbling mental defenses finally collapsed completely.

In a fit of extreme terror, he jumped off the balcony without thinking.

However, in mid-air, he was pierced through the chest by the beast's claws and then dragged back amidst painful screams.

"Yuko, Yamagishi..."

Seeing the two people die so tragically in an instant, Yoko Okino's expression was one of utter horror.

The only difference was that she didn't choose to run away, but instead covered her mouth and quietly walked to Yin Kong's side.

"Take my hand."

Hearing Yin Kong's weak voice, Yoko Okino was also taken aback.

Although she didn't understand it at all, she still chose to do it immediately.

The next moment, Yoko Okino felt a dizzying sensation.

When she came to her senses, she was completely bewildered to find herself sitting in a completely unfamiliar apartment.

Everything that just happened—the shattered Yuko Ikezawa, the terrifying monster—seemed to be nothing more than my own illusion.

Then a strange, white creature floating in the air swooped down at them, yelling:

"Traveler!"

Chapter 18 Zhongli

"Traveler, are you okay?"

Paimon flew around Yin Kong erratically, its round little face filled with worry.

Since Yin Kong once said that he would not use teleportation unless absolutely necessary, he must have encountered a powerful enemy that he could not resist.

"I'm fine, Paimon."

Yin Kong clutched his chest. Even though he had fully restored his health with the [Barbecued Pork Ribs] and [Wild Mushroom Chicken Skewers], the pain that felt like his bones had been shattered still lingered in his body.

He could guess that, as a monster with self-awareness and reason, "Chris" was definitely not weak.

But he hadn't expected the difference in strength between the two sides to be so exaggerated; a casual strike dealt nearly seven thousand damage.

Even if he were to use all the experience books and Mora he had accumulated on himself, he still wouldn't be able to break through the level cap of 20, and he wouldn't be able to change the fact that he would be killed in one hit.

The real world is indeed not a game; it doesn't considerately adjust the world level to keep the strength of both sides within an acceptable range.

"Mr. Yin Kong, was I dreaming just now?"

Yoko Okino stared blankly at Yin Kong, her eyes unfocused.

She was completely confused about the current situation. Why would international star Chris Vineyard suddenly turn into a monster and attack them, and why would she suddenly appear here?

For this popular idol, everything that had just happened was like a illogical and terrifying nightmare.

"If I could, I would very much like to say that this is just a dream."

Yin Kong didn't know how to explain it to Okino Yoko; in fact, he was also somewhat at a loss.

This was also the first time he had faced such a brutal and bloody scene. Although the monsters he had encountered before were terrifying, they could not compare to the sight of a living human being cut in half at the waist and then sucked dry.

More importantly, although they escaped, it doesn't mean the matter is over.

Clearly, the monster that has crossed a certain boundary and invaded the real world has no chance of staying obediently in Yoko Okino's apartment.

Judging from her behavior, she seems to have a great craving for humans, especially the flesh and blood of so-called "sacrificial humans".

If it cannot be eliminated, one can imagine the extent of the bloodshed that will ensue in this city.

But with my current strength, what's the point of facing him again if we encounter him again, other than just throwing my life away?

The system notified him that the daily task "Turn Enemies into Friends" had been completed, and the feud between Yoko Okino and Yuko Ikezawa had been resolved.

Looking at the familiar mission prompt, his feelings became even more complicated.

However, Yin Kong soon discovered that in addition to the rewards from daily tasks, he had also achieved several combat-related accomplishments.

These scattered rewards, when added together, quickly provided enough Primogems for the gacha pull.

Without hesitation, he opened the wish page and immediately selected to draw a card—

Please, please, please don't let it be a weapon! Please, please, please don't let it be a weapon...

Yin Kong stared intently at the virtual interface, at the shooting star falling from the sky, and prayed silently in his heart.

However, he was also very clear that even if he successfully drew the character, it would be very difficult to defeat that monster without being able to develop and break through its limits. But this seemed to be his only hope now.

A meteor fell from the sky, turning into a dazzling gold color under Yin Kong's incredibly tense gaze—

Wait! Gold!?

Yin Kong was stunned for nearly three seconds before his eyes widened in shock, and he finally realized what had happened.

Under his incredulous gaze, the golden meteor finally transformed into a familiar figure that filled him with a sense of security.

"Long time no see, traveler. I never expected that we would meet again in this way. It's a wonderful encounter that has broadened my horizons."

Only when Zhongli automatically joined the team and his calm and collected voice rang in his mind did Yin Kong finally come back to his senses, filled with immense joy:

"Zhongli?!"

He originally thought that he could only draw a character that he could completely control, just like in a game.

But now it seems that these characters actually possess self-awareness?!

The difference between a Rock King who can think independently and communicate at any time and Zhongli who can only be controlled as a combat character is like heaven and earth.

With just one sentence, Zhongli keenly sensed Yin Kong's current predicament:

"Traveler, it sounds like you've encountered quite a bit of trouble? If you don't mind, please tell me about it, and I'll do my best to help."

Yin Kong, of course, did not refuse and quickly recounted his experience in a brief manner.

Zhongli pondered for a moment, then analyzed:

"A monster far stronger than myself? It's certainly extremely troublesome. In that case, I do feel this avatar's form is very peculiar; I've never even heard of anything like it before..."

However, is an 'upgrade' necessary to increase power? Traveler, could you demonstrate for me?

"of course can."