Genshin Impact players in the world of Detective Conan

Aside from Yin Kong, Zhong Li, and Ye Lan who wields the "Ruo Shui" weapon, it would be quite risky for the other characters to survive such an unexpected attack.

Most likely, they'll be sent straight back to the Rabbit House to respawn.

However, on the other hand, if it weren't for Vermouth, Yin Kong and the others probably wouldn't have so easily fallen into the trap set by the other side.

Even without any prior warning from the mission prompt, Mona's astrological expertise would have made it impossible for her not to notice such an obvious danger.

"It seems that Mr. BOSS does indeed have his own spies and subordinates."

Yin Kong was not surprised at all by this.

After all, this is a super old fox who has lived for 150 years.

Moreover, he was once the undisputed richest man in Japan.

It would be unrealistic to only have a handful of usable people like Rum and Vermouth.

As for Vermouth, she had clearly already figured out the key point, which is why her expression was so complicated.

While she certainly hated the Black Organization and wished for its immediate destruction, her loyalty to Karasuma Renya was genuine.

Even knowing that the other party was not deliberately targeting her, it was impossible for her to remain completely unaffected after experiencing such a close call with death.

Moreover, if she continues to stay in the Phantom Troupe, such conflicts will continue to occur sooner or later, and will only escalate.

Just as Yin Kong was pondering, he also received a text message.

The text message came from the eldest grandson, who said that his grandfather, Kanoin Heizo, who was out handling a commission, and their place, Kou-tsuke-ya, had just been attacked by unknown people.

"Grandma Candice has caught them and is now interrogating them about their origins. However, their souls are very fragmented, so it's likely she won't get much useful information out of them."

According to Orlan, although these people look no different from ordinary people, they are like vegetables that have been forced to grow too fast. They are not only tasteless, but also have a very short shelf life. Even if left unattended, they will wither quickly.

"Is it really revenge?"

Although he didn't yet know the specifics of the attack, Yin Kong already had a pretty good idea of ​​who was behind these attackers.

However, it was quite obvious that compared to Vermouth, who almost died on the spot, the Rabbit House's counterattack was completely uneventful.

Or rather, in Karasuma Renya's plan, the person collecting the demon sword fragments was his real threat and the key to this attack.

As for retaliating against the Rabbit House, it was probably just a side effect, or perhaps just a small test.

At this point, Yin Kong looked at Vermouth and asked:

"How many demon sword fragments have you collected?"

Vermouth immediately replied:

"Including the one used as bait, there should have been thirty-seven."

Yin Kong thought that she truly lived up to her reputation as the Thousand-Faced Witch; her work efficiency was indeed remarkable.

At least he's much more proactive than when he was grinding through the Forest Book.

If you add the nine fragments in your backpack, you'll have a total of forty-six demon sword fragments.

With only three more pieces needed, the quest to reforge or destroy the [Ama-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi] can be officially started.

It was clear, however, that Vermouth, whose life was hanging by a thread, couldn't even take care of her own body at that time, let alone the fragments of these demon swords.

"They must have all been left at the epicenter of the explosion."

Before gaining Yin Kong's approval, the demon sword did not descend into the real world. It could not harm ordinary people, and naturally, it could not be affected by explosions in the conventional sense.

Of course, even if it was affected, as a demon sword that once went head-to-head with [Yata-u], it would not be destroyed by an explosion of this magnitude.

However, whether they remain in the same place now is another matter entirely.

"The three of you, I have some things to take care of. From now on, Ren will be your teacher."

After such an incident, Yin Kong naturally lost the desire to continue drinking tea at the Yanshang Tea House.

After bidding farewell to Director Ochiai and the other two, he immediately asked Vermouth to take him to the explosion site.

After being pulled into the mirror world by this thousand-faced witch, Yin Kong followed behind her, watching the wondrous scenery rushing past him, and nodded thoughtfully.

This wasn't the first time he had entered the mirror world, but last time, he obviously didn't have the opportunity to explore it in depth.

Yin Kong wondered if he needed to master a little bit of the power of shadow.

Putting aside other factors, at least in terms of traveling, although it certainly can't compare to teleportation which can be done at any time, this isn't Teyvat, which has teleportation anchors all over the map.

This method of rapid movement allows him to act with much greater agility.

Chapter 261 The Real and Fake Gin

Of course, Yin Kong quickly discovered a more cost-effective method: to teach the [Barbatos Juvenile Form] this skill.

After all, talismans, archery, magic...

Yin Kong already has a lot of skills to learn; adding more would be like trying to bite off more than he can chew.

Besides, if it's just for traversing the map, then whether the Magic Cat has mastered it or not, there's not much difference.

Just as Yin Kong decided to enroll [Barbatos Junior] in a study interest group, Vermouth had already brought him to the explosion site.

Just as Inspector Megure said, the flames caused by the massive explosion were still raging, making it impossible for them to get close enough to investigate.

Whether it was fortunate or unfortunate, the flames and high temperatures left many crystals at the scene.

With her ability to move between mirrors, Vermouth is in her element in this area.

"Sure enough, it has disappeared."

As expected, after arriving at the epicenter of the explosion, the very place she had just hastily fled from, Vermouth did not find any fragments of the demon sword.

The remaining flames and high temperatures here are still deadly to ordinary people.

But even before her body was reshaped, Vermouth would not have been afraid of such ordinary flames, let alone now.

Although he came up empty-handed, Yin Kong did not give up.

Because the "Ever-Changing Witch" is not only extremely fast, but also has a terrifying search ability.

When they first met, the other party actually found Yin Kong's location again in just a few minutes.

Now that Vermouth has inherited most of the [Changing Witch]'s abilities, one can imagine how formidable her search capabilities are in this fire filled with crystal fragments.

"found it!"

Soon, Vermouth spotted a suspicious figure in the flames.

However, after rushing over from the mirror world with Yin Kong, she was shocked to discover that the two figures confronting each other were not only suspicious, but also very familiar to her.

Vermouth was extremely surprised, because one of the two people facing off was Gin, and the other was also Gin.

However, one is Gin in his childhood, and the other is Gin in his youth.

Of course, Vermouth quickly realized what was happening and her gaze fell on young Gin.

After all, as a member of the Phantom Troupe, she already knew that Gin had shrunk from taking the drug, so the smaller one should be the real Gin she knew.

If that's the case, then who is this "Big Gin"?

With the answers in mind, Vermouth immediately discovered many "flaws" upon further observation.

Although this "Big Gin" looks very similar, he is not only too young, but his eyes and demeanor are completely different from the real Gin.

"Who is this guy?"

Vermouth frowned deeply as she looked at the demon sword that "Young Gin" was holding, which seemed to have been temporarily glued together and had clearly visible cracks.

"And why is Gin here?"

Vermouth knew that this trap could not possibly have been set by Gin.

After all, the other party had just defected from the organization, so it was obviously impossible for them to obtain such a large quantity of high explosives.

However, Gin is by no means one of those hot-blooded teenagers with excessive curiosity, and he would never run over to investigate just because he saw a huge explosion.

So the answer is actually quite simple.

Young Gin had already spotted the young Gin before him, and may even have witnessed him setting the trap, then watched helplessly as Vermouth unknowingly stepped into it...

While speechless, Vermouth helplessly realized that this situation was quite common within their Black Organization.

Rather, those who are willing to share intelligence and provide mutual assistance without compensation are the odd ones out in the organization.

Even she herself had just tricked Gin badly not long ago, so what right did she have to criticize him?

"As expected, he's still conducting experiments." Looking at the other's appearance, which was almost identical to his own, Gin's eyes grew even colder. "Leave the demon sword behind, and I can let you go."

However, "Young Gin" clearly didn't appreciate it at all, and directly raised his demon sword, which was full of cracks and obviously missing many pieces, pointing it at Gin in front of him:

"You actually dare to show your face in front of me? Very well, I'll rid that traitorous stray dog ​​of yours for that lord!"

"A traitorous stray dog?" Gin immediately let out a mocking laugh, but a rare hint of pity and sympathy appeared in his eyes as he looked at the other man. "What a pathetic fellow. From the moment you were born, your life was destined to be a lie and a tragedy."

"Hmph! Nonsense!"

"Young Gin" was clearly enraged by Gin's gaze. He raised the demon sword and slowly shook it.

Immediately, a black sphere appeared above his head and quickly absorbed the surrounding flames.

Finally, a fire dragon several meters long condensed and took shape. After circling once above the head of "Young Gin", it roared and charged towards the young Gin.

"Ha, all show and no substance."

Young Gin sneered and, instead of dodging, charged straight at the fire dragon.

Then, a flash of dark light appeared in his hand, and a short, exquisite miniature demon sword appeared in his hand, easily severing the fire dragon's body, which was enormous to him.

"Do you really think we're the same?" Young Gin sheathed his demon sword and slowly approached "Young Gin," speaking softly, "Of all the experimental subjects, I'm the only one who qualifies as a successful individual. That's why I've always been the only one acting outside. As for you, in that person's eyes, you're nothing more than defective products that can be discarded at will..."

Of course, even he, once he loses his value, will be discarded without any hesitation.

Experimental product? Defective product?

Vermouth and Yin Kong exchanged a glance, both feeling as if they had stumbled upon a juicy juicy story.

Judging from what Gin said, he was actually a test subject?

Clones? Or bio-soldiers?

If Gin was indeed a clone or experimental subject created and controlled by Karasuma Renya through brainwashing, then his rebellion and intense hatred towards Karasuma Renya after the brainwashing was broken and he fully recalled his experiences would not be difficult to understand.

"Shut up! You ignorant stray dog, do you think that master's research is still the same as it was decades ago?" "Young Gin" showed a fanatical expression, and then plunged the demon sword into his heart without hesitation. "Let me show you the true terror of the demon sword!"

Chapter 262 The Demon Blade's Consciousness

Yin Kong discovered that the demon sword's aura changed instantly after piercing "Young Gin's" heart.

Like a sleeping person being awakened, the demon swords, which were originally just glued together, seemed to come alive in an instant.

Not only did its aura undergo a dramatic change, emanating a strong demonic aura and shadow power, but it also extended gray tentacles that wrapped around the "young Gin's" body, eventually forming armor-like armor.

Young Gin clearly hadn't expected his opponent to be so resolute, because if he wasn't mistaken, activating the demon sword's power in such an extreme way, while granting immense power in a short time, would inevitably lead to immediate death afterward.

"Has he been completely controlled by the demon sword?"

Looking at the "young Gin" with bloodshot eyes and a powerful aura, Vermouth couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

Yin Kong nodded and said:

"should be."

Based on their previous conversation, Yin Kong felt that "Young Gin" might be the "nourishment" prepared by Karasuma Renya.

While Yin Kong was talking to Vermouth, "Young Gin" once again raised his demon sword and gently shook it.

However, this time, its power was clearly incomparable to that of the past.

A black "core" emerged, and the intense air pressure directly blew away all the flames within a 20-meter radius.

Amidst the howling winds, the hurricane, carrying blazing flames, eventually formed a massive fire tornado twenty meters in diameter.

"Prison Dragon Break!"

"Young Gin!" someone shouted, and a huge fire tornado immediately plowed deep furrows in the ground, sweeping rapidly toward the location of young Gin.

This level of strength is around level 40, right?

Seeing this, Yin Kong nodded slightly and commented in his heart.