Rice Flower Singularity (Part 3) BB ~ Channe...
Amuro Tooru glanced at Conan with exasperation. He had already said that Conan was connected to the organization, so why was the kid still so arrogant?
Conan's eyes were innocent, her gaze full of... well, she also admired Sherlock Holmes.
Liking Sherlock Holmes doesn't mean someone is a bad person, Conan firmly believes.
Finally, Ai Haibara introduced herself generously. Observing Fujimaru Ritsuka's completely clueless expression, she became even more convinced of her guess. The girl in front of her should know nothing about the organization.
Afterwards, Fujimaru Ritsuka and Amuro Tooru naturally joined the group and began to tour the entire banquet.
Upon closer inspection, the painting features quite a few familiar faces, almost all of whom are heavyweight Servants capable of turning the entire Beika Town into ruins in turn.
Honestly, if Moriarty hadn't been involved, she would have taken the professor's surname!
So what clues about the Holy Grail are they trying to convey? Fujimaru Ritsuka racked her brains, but she couldn't fathom the thought process of those clever people.
She sighed, trying to find another way out. "Speaking of which, is this the theme of today's banquet?" she asked Suzuki Sonoko indirectly.
"How could that be? That's the main event today!"
Sonoko Suzuki pointed to the covered exhibition hall across the way, where uniformed police officers stood guard at the entrance with serious expressions, making it seem like not even a mosquito could get in.
Looking at this setup, Sonoko couldn't help but sigh, "This level of security is almost the same as meeting Lord Kid." It's just a pity that Lord Kid has no interest in technological inventions.
Perhaps the gaze was too intense, for the refined-looking policeman opposite him paused for a moment, then had his colleague switch shifts and walked towards the other side. In the instant he brushed past Amuro Tooru, he glanced at him almost imperceptibly.
It's good that everything is safe.
He approached Suzuki Sonoko, who was in charge of the security operation. She thoughtfully and meticulously pointed out several loopholes in the operation, and then casually inquired about Fujimaru Ritsuka's identity.
Fujimaru Ritsuka also skillfully used the same excuse: she had just returned from abroad and was brought along by her parents to join in the fun.
It wasn't even a lie; she did indeed return to Chaldea from the United States and then came to Japan shortly afterward, and she was indeed invited to a banquet by the professor who considered her a parent.
Therefore, Morofushi Takaaki did not find any lies or oversights, but he still kept a watchful eye on Amuro Tooru's performance.
Is that girl connected to the organization?
There was no time for him to think any further. The entrance music stopped, and the walkie-talkies were already announcing that everyone should take their places. The banquet was about to officially begin.
However, the person who organized the banquet behind the scenes never set foot in this surprise banquet that had been prepared for so long.
"Oh dear, Alterego of unknown origin, the stage is set, are you ready to take the stage?"
Moriarty rested his hands on his chin, and the phone in front of him automatically displayed cute purple text.
"Don't worry~. Since this is to help my senior, BB-chan, as your adorable junior, will definitely fulfill the contract diligently."
Moreover, BB looked at the script in the system that had been arbitrarily modified and revealed a mischievous smile.
The thought of "annoying humans" participating in this game makes her want to carefully and happily inflict pain on them!
The crystal chandelier illuminated the banquet hall's dome as if it were daytime. One of the banquet's organizers, and also its main financier, held a microphone, his voice booming like a bell.
"Today, we will witness together a groundbreaking leap in scientific and technological civilization—"
In the audience, Sonoko, dressed in a haute couture gown, linked arms with Ran and held Ritsuka's hand, quietly listing the business giants in the technology, pharmaceutical, and entertainment industries.
"Holographic technology has officially been introduced."
The atmosphere reached a climax, and applause surged across the dome like a tidal wave. In a corner, Amuro Tooru, his expression grave, gripped his phone, remaining silent.
Conan glanced at Fujimaru Ritsuka, who was chatting happily with Sonoko, tugged at the blond youth's sleeve, and asked worriedly amidst the bustling crowd, "Mr. Amuro... did you know in advance?"
What the hell? When did the organization change course? Did they choose cyber ascension without Haibara researching APTX4869?
“That’s the worst part; I had absolutely no idea about this.” Amuro Tooru frowned deeply. He hadn’t expected the organization to have made such a significant technological breakthrough in addition to medicine.
He had no idea that the organization had a department dedicated to research and development of technology.
This is terrible; it means the organization is much larger than he investigated.
Conan's eyes widened: "Then...?!"
Amuro Tooru remained relatively calm: "Let's wait and see."
No sooner had the words been spoken than the organizers suddenly announced that five lucky guests would be randomly selected from among the attendees to be the first to experience the holographic game.
The atmosphere was instantly ignited, with anticipation and excitement filling the banquet hall, and the whispers almost drowned out the microphone.
The next second, all the lights went out at the same time, and then five searchlights came on and patrolled the crowd.
"Don't draw him, don't draw him! Although I really want to experience it, Conan's appearance is too much to ask...!" Conan thought with anticipation.
The lights stopped.
The excessively bright light shone directly on Fujimaru Ritsuka.
The host announced in a slightly excited voice, "Congratulations to the following lucky attendees who are among the first batch..."
Fujimaru Ritsuka didn't listen any further and took a deep breath. She finally understood why the professor had asked her to attend this banquet; it turned out he was waiting for her here.
Once we get out, I'm definitely going to beat him up! Clenching her fists, she followed the approaching waiter deeper into the banquet hall.
Meanwhile, the other four selected individuals had different expressions, but all of them were led by the waiters to their own private rooms.
Inside the room, Ritsuka's lips twitched as she stared at the large device in the center that resembled a spirit particle transfer device. Was this some kind of elaborate scheme designed to make sure she understood? She began to wonder if the so-called holography was just a simulation training ground.
"Please," the staff member said respectfully.
Fujimaru Ritsuka stepped inside and found that the staff had not left, but instead pressed the locking clips in the device to secure her hands and feet.
"Close your eyes and wait a few minutes to enter the game."
After leaving those words, the staff member closed the door. The room fell silent, and Fujimaru Ritsuka waited patiently in the darkness with her eyes closed.
【bite--】
Fujimaru Ritsuka opened her eyes. After a series of noisy sounds like a cassette tape being stuck, a tinkling music started, and the black and white in her vision was tinged with a cherry blossom-like pink.
Oh no, this music is—!
"BB~Channel~!"
The familiar pink background, the familiar purple-haired junior, the familiar cheerful voice, "Heh, heh, heh, you were stunned by my unexpected entrance, 'Wow?!', senpai!"
Fujimaru Ritsuka crossed her arms, narrowed her eyes, and said, word by word, "So the Holy Grail is in your hands again this time, BB-chan...!"
"Eek~, how could Master be so cold-hearted as to condemn the reliable BB?" BB exaggeratedly wiped the corner of her eye. "I've been working so hard to provide special treatment for my senior!"
“So this conversation is just between me and the others.” Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately got to the point. “What is your goal? How do I get the Holy Grail?”
"Sigh, considering how diligent you are, Master, I won't pursue your words. Yes, all the other humans have gone straight into the game, and the Holy Grail is in my hands~."
"As for how to obtain it, it's very simple: win the next game in style, and be sure to enjoy it until the very last moment!"
After all, this is a training game that all the teachers and Servants worked overtime all night and then had her happily modified!
Fujimaru Ritsuka felt a chill run down her spine, instinctively sensing a hostile aura, but before she could ask about the game's content, BB kicked her into the game.
One last tip: don't rush out the door.
A dazzling white light enveloped Fujimaru Ritsuka's body. After a long fall, she felt herself land on a soft sofa, and a pink electronic screen popped up in front of her.
[Fujimaru Ritsuka - as an assistant]
Meanwhile, someone on the other side was already observing her.
"Eh, it's Conan... Detective, huh?" Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at Conan sitting opposite her with a bewildered expression. She had wanted to call his name, but could only manage to utter the word "detective."
At the same time, the electronic screen displays a new set of brand names.
[Conan Edogawa as the detective]
Role-playing? She blinked, coughed lightly, and looked at Conan again, now addressing him differently, "So, Detective, have you found anything?"
“Discovery, Holmes…” Conan murmured, his reason almost completely evaporated. “If I’m not mistaken, this is 221B Baker Street.”
That is, the address of the famous consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes.
He arrived a little earlier than Fujimaru Ritsuka and had already explored almost the entire house. He could only say that the holographic game was incredibly realistic; it was practically a must-visit destination for Sherlock Holmes fans.
The sofa, fireplace, pipe and cane, drug residue in the drawer, a whole cabinet of paper documents, and the miniature three-piece black suit he was wearing.
He's playing Sherlock Holmes? Really?
Fujimaru Ritsuka: "..."
Wow, I'm suddenly curious, does Moriarty know what BB has been up to?
She lowered her head and tugged at her cuffs, and like Conan, she had been dressed in a brown men's suit, a fashion trend in the late 19th century. The character she was portraying was already quite obvious—
John H. Watson.
This game is really interesting, Fujimaru Ritsuka thought to herself. She tried to stand up from the sofa, walked to the door and pulled on it, but it wasn't locked.
"Huh???" Conan turned his head, startled, and grabbed the armrest of the sofa. "I was sure it was locked when I tried it!"
“It’s also possible that it unlocked automatically because we were all here.” Fujimaru Ritsuka wandered around the room, then went to the window and drew back the curtains. The fog-shrouded city was laid bare before her eyes.
The last time I saw such thick fog was at the smoke goggles.
She squinted. Was this magic mist? No wonder BB told her not to go out at the end.
Although it's unclear whether the device resembling a spirit particle transfer device is transmitting consciousness, consciousness, or dreams, she should be fine, but the detective next to her might not be.
"Now that we can go out, Assistant, how about we go outside and take a look?" Conan was in good spirits, his tone still carrying a sense of dream come true.
Fujimaru Ritsuka shook her head and pulled back the curtains completely. Conan then saw that the outside was shrouded in fog, and he couldn't even make out the buildings across the street.
"Let's wait and see if we need to start the main storyline before we can leave."
"Too."
But sitting there idly isn't a good idea. Conan, seeing that Fujimaru Ritsuka seemed completely unguarded, decided to take this opportunity to probe the girl's thoughts.
Conan: "By the way, Assistant... do you feel uncomfortable being an assistant to someone younger than yourself?"
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Author's Note: * The Third Singularity has officially begun! BB is about to give everyone participating in the game a big surprise!
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