books44 Chapter 230 London Film: Introduction
Chapter 230 London Film: Introduction
[Hello everyone, I'm your host, Noah's Ark. The theme of today's game is "The Shadow of London," and I'll now begin the background information.]
Background information:
On an autumn night in 1888, a woman's piercing, devastating scream once again pierced the fog. A persistent fear lingered in the streets and alleys of London's East End. No one knew whether the figure behind the smoke was a friend or an executioner.
The villain known as "Jack the Ripper" has already brutally murdered two lives, and tonight, you, with differing stances, happen to meet and are drawn into this crimson shadow...
After the opening remarks, a strong smell of kerosene and an indescribable stench filled the air, the temperature on the skin dropped sharply, and the environment became damp and cold.
The blood moon, a symbol of misfortune and calamity, was hidden behind dark clouds. The streets were deserted, with only the dim glow of kerosene lamps spreading out in spherical halos through the thick fog.
A translucent, moon-white barrier stood in front of Conan and his group of seven, restricting their movement.
[This game uses role-playing rules. You can choose your own character and background. During the game, please adhere to your character and background; otherwise, you will be eliminated. Surviving until the game ends counts as completing the level.]
[Optional Play Roles: Baker Street Detective Team (4 players), A Passing Opera Fan (1 player), The Opera Fan's Heiress Friend (1 player), A Private Physician Investigating a Case for Justice (1 player)]
The Baker Street Detectives!
Upon seeing this identification, a flash of white light appeared on Conan's glasses, and an excited smile crept onto his lips. Since this is London, could it be...?
"Role-playing game? What's that?" Sonoko rubbed her arms, feeling goosebumps from the cold.
Conan pushed up his glasses and explained, "It's a social game where you immerse yourself in a pre-set character and participate in the role while playing that character!"
For example, if the character is Uncle Mori, the actor should try to imitate him and show an interest in beautiful women and alcohol.
Sonoko immediately drew inferences from this: "So, does that mean you have to stick out your tongue, lecherously approach him, and say, 'This beautiful lady, I am the famous detective Kogoro Mouri. Want to grab a drink sometime?'"
"Yes, that's it."
"Haha, everyone knows Dad very well," Ran Mouri said, embarrassed. "Since violating the character setting will result in elimination, why don't you kids choose first!"
Upon hearing this, the boy detectives, who should have been happy, looked up with a troubled expression.
There were five children present, but only four spots were available for the Baker Street Mobile Team. This meant that one person had to be chosen to take on a different role—it just felt strange to exclude someone from the group.
Just as they were hesitating, a small, fair hand appeared in the queue, drawing their attention.
Ai Haibara patted her chest, took a few steps back, and gestured to exclude herself.
"Haibara, you still can't speak, so why don't you let me go instead!" Conan frowned in disapproval.
Ai Haibara shook her head and typed on the keyboard that had temporarily appeared in the system: [The children need someone who can take charge in times of crisis. I'm actually safer with those two high school students.]
"...Oh well."
Conan nodded in agreement and, along with the children, chose to become members of the Baker Street Detective Team.
"Which identity does Ai prefer? Opera fan or rich girl friend both seem nice. Sonoko and I can take care of you!"
Ai Haibara pondered for a moment, shook her head, and chose a profession related to her old profession.
"Fine~" Sonoko, who had been dreaming of becoming a pretty doctor, sighed in disappointment and snuggled up to Ran, pouting, "Ran, I don't want to be a rich young lady in the game, I want to be an artsy young woman!"
"Okay, okay, I'll do whatever you say." Ran Mouri couldn't resist her clinginess and pressed down on her on the spot.
[Very good, character selection complete. Now analyzing each character's strengths and skills... Analysis complete, initiating random assignment.]
"Random assignment?"
[Random assignment complete, character settings generated, information as follows.]
Conan Edogawa: A restless and curious troublemaker in the team, often causing mischief, and skilled in the skill "Food Appreciation (70)";
Genta Kojima: A mature and steady little adult who often worries about and takes care of his companions. He is skilled in the skill "Persuasion (70)".
Ayumi Yoshida: A miser with little interest in anything, who focuses on rewards and is skilled in the skill "Reconnaissance (70)";
Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya: An orphan who never went to school but spent many years struggling in the slums, skilled in the skill "Stealth (70)";
Ai Haibara: A kind and compassionate mute female doctor who often goes to Whitechapel to participate in charity events. She is skilled in the skill "Fighting - Karate (80)".
Ran Mouri: A fiery and unrestrained playboy who wants to take any man or woman she fancys home. Her skill is "Deduction (90)".
Sonoko Suzuki: A melancholic and artistic opera enthusiast, a fan of Irene Adler, and skilled in the skill "Chemical Pharmaceuticals (85)"
"Huh? What's this number after the skill?" Ran Mouri asked curiously.
[This represents the success rate for each skill.]
每个人手中凭空冒出两枚十面骰子，一个标着十位数的“90、80...10、00”，一个标着个位“9、8...2、1、0”。
[Each time you need to use a skill or encounter a key plot point, you can roll the dice to determine the skill's success. A result less than or equal to the success rate indicates success, while a result greater indicates failure; the smaller the number, the better the performance, and the larger the number, the worse the performance.]
[Now, the game begins!]
The infinitely extending curtain of light suddenly collapsed towards them, shattering into a shower of light droplets. Within the swirling raindrops, everyone's clothing and appearance changed.
Conan raised his hand and rubbed the texture of the clothes. The rough fabric had turned a bit white from washing. All four of them were wearing British-style suspender newsboy uniforms from the last century, which created a strong sense of immersion.
"Wow!" Sonoko exclaimed from beside her, her face full of disbelief. She pointed tremblingly at the woman with long, brown hair who had grown much taller. "Haibara, you, you've become an adult, and your hair has grown longer too!"
The sudden increase in visual height made Ai Haibara feel uneasy. She looked down at her feet and breathed a sigh of relief—at least it was a beige button-down trench coat, not a white lab coat.
Ran wore a fiery red and luxurious Basil evening gown with a black and white fur draped over her shoulders; Sonoko wore an elegant and simple light blue school uniform.
As the moonlight shone, the street scene stretched out and drew closer beneath our feet, with people scattered throughout the street, some near and some far.
Suddenly, a woman's terrified scream echoed from the dark alleyway in the distance: "Ah!!!"