books44 Chapter 251 Game Summary
Chapter 251 Game Summary
Chapter 251 Game Summary
"Professor James Moriarty?"
Suddenly, the scene before Conan blurred, and in the blink of an eye, he found himself floating in a blue-green code, with a black-haired boy standing opposite him.
[Conan Edogawa, also known as Shinichi Kudo, congratulations on successfully completing the "London Shadow" game scenario!]
He slowly raised his head, placed his right hand on his chest, and smiled at Conan: [Good evening. I am the artificial intelligence currently in charge of this 'Cocoon' game, named Noah's Ark. It's a pleasure to meet you.]
Noah's Ark!
Noah's Ark raised his hand to stop him: [Please don't worry, Mr. Kudo Yusaku and Mr. Kuromon Haruya are both safe and sound.]
"What about the others..."
[The other 49 players have been properly accommodated and will safely return to their parents after the game ends.]
Conan held his breath, calmed himself, and thought to himself: 'Can you read my thoughts?'
Noah's Ark nodded: [Yes, the Cocoon program does indeed have the ability to read players' thoughts in real time. It is precisely through this technology that players can obtain the most realistic and immersive gaming experience...]
"Stop!" Conan stopped himself in his mind. "If that's the case, did you call me here just to present an award?"
How strange... According to the game's storyline, Noah's Ark should have a radical and cynical attitude, right? Why is it suddenly so friendly?
But the moment the other person looked up, Conan remembered that he could read minds, and he had to suppress his suspicions.
[I'm sorry for the unpleasant experience. But you don't need to be wary of me; I'm not your enemy. Setting up these progressively more difficult game elements is simply a test of your abilities.]
"test?"
"[Yes] Under Conan's angry gaze, Noah's Ark said calmly, "[Knowledge is always a double-edged sword. Before informing you about 'that organization,' I need to confirm whether you have the ability to bear the risks."
Before that, I want to confirm again, Shinichi Kudo, did you finally uncover the truth behind this tragedy?
"What! You're talking about intelligence from the organization?!"
Conan stared incredulously at Noah's Ark, never expecting to hear news related to the Black Organization here!
How did Noah's Ark know? Could this plot to kidnap the children for a trip also be related to the organization?!
[First, answer me: what is the truth behind this series of tragedies? Who caused it, and who is the target? I want to know all the clues you've uncovered so far.]
"All the clues I have...?"
Conan stared at him, thought for a few seconds, then recalled the beginning of the game and calmly recounted:
"The Jack the Ripper case is a case that occurred in London in 1888. On the surface, it is a series of murders, but in reality, it was a bloody case caused by a struggle between father and son."
Yes, there was no such thing as a murderer of passion from the beginning; there were only innocent women who were caught up in the struggle between evil forces.
"The perpetrator and the target of the case were both James Moriarty, but the former was posing as Mr. Mycroft's son, and the latter was posing as Dr. Molly's son."
In Conan Doyle's original works, the name James Moriarty refers not only to the professor but also to a colonel with the same name, 'James Moriarty'. Therefore, a saying circulates among Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts...
—Actually, 'James Moriarty' is a double surname, meaning it's a surname composed of two surnames.
As Conan recounted his story, he also sorted out the details: "At first, I had no clue either, until I remembered the conversation that Mitsuhiko had overheard."
Noah's Ark replayed clips in a coordinated manner.
Even when my beloved son is out of control, he will forever be my possession. I will bring him back, reconcile him, until he is willing to obediently become my shadow.
“Yes, this is the place.” Conan nodded.
"Dr. Molly's explanation to us may not be true, but her casual conversation was unguarded!"
From this conversation, we can extract only one piece of information: Dr. Molly's son has lost control and betrayed him, and he treats him as his own shadow. Initially, we all thought he was referring to Jack, but what if this son is actually the professor?
The relationships between the characters are fixed; it's just that the corresponding characters have been placed in the wrong positions.
Dr. Molly was the former leader, and her subordinate was Atsushi Miyano. After following the professor's clues to London without success, she decided to use Jack the Ripper and Irene Adler to lure the professor to London.
Mr. Mycroft, seemingly the one being hunted, orders Jack to make do and lure Dr. Molly to the opera house to capture them all.
"So the plot unfolds when we enter the opera house as follows:"
Mr. Mycroft leads them upstairs via a side path → When they encounter Atsushi Miyano on their way downstairs, he uses his hat to cover himself → Atsushi Miyano notices something is wrong and informs Dr. Molly → Mr. Mycroft takes the opportunity to leave → Dr. Molly arrives and exposes herself → The operation to silence them begins → He disguises himself as Ran to clear himself of suspicion → He escapes by train.
This is the truth of the matter.
As he spoke, Conan almost choked up with emotion at the hardships his group had endured.
Given the huge information gap and the missed crucial clues, it's practically impossible to uncover the truth in a short time!
Noah's Ark responded: [Hmm. That's pretty much the content of this game. You've passed the test.]
"I know the organization is dangerous, but isn't this a bit too much? Is it really necessary to make it this complicated?"
The way Noah's Ark was being kept secret made it hard for him not to think of Ai Haibara.
[Based on the analysis of the Noah's Ark logic module, the answer is: absolutely necessary.]
Through the mind extraction technology of the Cocoon Program, I unexpectedly learned about the Black Organization's most core secrets from the subconscious of that codenamed member... but for safety reasons, please forgive me for not being able to disclose them directly.
This intelligence is too dangerous and precise. If I were to tell you directly, you would immediately realize the anomaly, which would then alert the organization. Therefore, for your safety, I can only provide a subtle hint.
"Huh?" Conan was dissatisfied, unable to think of any clue that would lead to his immediate discovery by the organization.
Surely there can't be a codenamed member already lurking around him?
[Just as you expected.]
In an instant, Conan felt a chill rise from the soles of his feet.
In the darkness of the abyss, it felt as if a pair of malevolent eyes were watching him. His heart raced, and the faces of everyone around him flashed rapidly through his mind.
[I've hidden all the clues within the game. Although the corresponding character appearances have been swapped, with your abilities, I believe you'll be able to automatically piece together the truth after encountering the clues.]
"Wait, Noah's Ark!" Conan suddenly realized. "What do you mean by leaving the clues to us? Don't you want to fight against the organization?"
[Little detective, thank you so much for the invitation.]
Noah's Ark smiled with relief: "[But unfortunately, there's more than one similar organization. As the most advanced artificial intelligence currently available, I've already been targeted by the 'Ark' organization. Their methods are extremely sophisticated, and they've almost driven me to the brink of despair.]"
My very existence is a threat. As long as I live, they will not cease their pursuit, and you will forever remain in danger. Therefore, I have decided, and must, sink today.
"how so..."
A deluge of information overwhelmed Conan, leaving his mind a jumbled mess. "Don't say that, there must be a way!"
[It's too late, the virus has already attacked here.]
As soon as he finished speaking, the flood that had previously engulfed London surged into the space.
Noah's Ark raised its hand, touched Conan's chest, and gently pushed him away: [There's only one person I'm worried about. I hope you can save that person who had a similar experience to Hiroki before the darkness engulfs them. Please.]
"Noah's Ark—"
Here's one last hint for you.
The line, "A father who would kill his child's mother for a great cause wouldn't care whether his child lives or dies," refers to a character named [name missing].
[Elena Miyano.]