The three of them and Jinpei Matsuda appeared at the same time, gathered in the same room, and were teammates this time. Such close contact was simply too much of a coincidence.
Jiang Laijing didn't quite believe that this was all a coincidence. In fact, after knowing that Matsuda Jinpei appeared here, his heart sank slightly.
Combined with the trip organized by Yu Komiyama, Jiang Lai felt that... this might be another dangerous test.
The organization has too many people to control. Although it cannot keep a close eye on every suspect, it will send someone to specifically test this member, and the prosecutor will report the situation, such as Yu Komiyayama at this time.
Now, Jiang Lai is basically sure that Komiyayama Yuu is Pinot Noir. The organization sent Matsuda Jinpei here this time, which is probably the result of Komiyayama Yuu's application.
Because the tests on Jiang Lai and Hagiwara Kenji in the past few days have basically been completed, it is difficult to obtain any new information. So now it is time to move on to the next stage, let the three of them have direct contact, and then observe the possible flaws.
Getting to this point is both a bad thing and a good thing.
The bad thing is that the risk factor of this close-range test must be extremely high, and we must be vigilant and not be exposed in the slightest, otherwise the consequences will be very serious; the good thing is that after the previous tests without exposure, plus this final one, if Matsuda Jinpei's performance satisfies the organization, the suspicion about Canadian whisky will probably come to an end for the time being.
Thinking of this, Jiang Lai continued to type on his phone's keyboard.
Yu Komiyama was sitting right across from him, but Jiang Lai was not worried. First, the phone screen could not be seen from that angle, and second, Jiang Lai had once set up a separate keyboard for his phone. When in confidential communication mode, the keyboard was in a familiar shuffled mode, so the other party could not tell what was typed just from the typing movements and positions.
Besides, Komiyayama Yuu is now happily chatting with Hagiwara Kenji, as well as Mori and the others. Jiang Lai raised his eyes and glanced at them.
Jiang Lai: You really have a strategy to seize every minute and every second, Komiya-kun.
He continued to send emails to Jinpei Matsuda.
[#江萊#: There is something wrong with this mission. It is probably used by the organization to test your position. So what is the mission that brought you here? ]
Logically speaking, how could the organization members come to a place of entertainment like the Magic Villa!
Look at Gin, who drives his grandfather's car 365 days a year, rain or shine, and works even on holidays, bringing tears to his family (bushi).
Jiang Lai: Big brother, why don't you come work for me? I guarantee good benefits, including five insurances and one housing fund, and create an organization where only the boss works 996!
[#松田陣平#: It's the task of handing over intelligence. The organization said that for the sake of confidentiality and concealment, the intelligence was handed over at this stage on purpose. The intelligence will be specially marked in the rewards after clearing the level, so I know which one to take.]
【#Jiang Lai#:……】
[#江吊#: You have to finish the game to get the information? This is too...]
[#松田陣平#: Yes, it was a very unnecessary move. I didn’t think it was for the sake of confidentiality and concealment, so I had already vaguely felt that something was wrong at the time. After seeing you this time, I can generally understand it. ]
Jiang Lai also knew what Matsuda Jinpei meant, and he typed back: [A close contact test on the ground. If nothing unexpected happens, this will probably be the last test.]
After all, the organization is very busy and will not send people to keep an eye on members who have been tested many times. This will lead to unreasonable division of labor.
[#松田陣平#: Ah... I understand. To be honest, the organization did keep a close eye on me some time ago, so I didn't contact you and the ambush that much. Recently, they seem to have relaxed their watchfulness. Now that I think about it, it's probably to let me relax my guard and face this test.]
[#江萊#: I suspect that Yuu Komiyayama is the Pinot Noir of the organization. He is the young man with light beige hair next to Hagiwara. He has been testing Hagiwara and me. You should be careful later.]
[#松田陣平#: OK. Don’t get close to me either. I will not take off my mask, sunglasses and duckbill cap. ]
Actually... no matter if Matsuda picked it or not, the people at the center of the storm would definitely recognize it. However, Conan and the others who had only seen Matsuda in photos could not recognize it.
Jiang Lai thought silently.
But, this is not bad. And even if they recognize each other, this state of not revealing it on the surface, but knowing it secretly, is the most suitable state for acting. If we bring it out directly, it will be difficult to control our emotions when we are together, and it will seem unnatural.
【#江萊#: Okay, then are you still going to talk? 】
[#松田陣平#: I wore a voice changer. 】
Since he doesn't have the skills to disguise himself, he can't change his appearance, but Jinpei Matsuda said that he can cheat with technology and wear a voice changer, and it doesn't take much time.
Jiang Lai didn't expect that Matsuda Jinpei was wearing a voice changer, but this is better, creating a feeling that he seems like an acquaintance but not an acquaintance.
[#江萊#: Okay. Then there is one last very, very important thing. ]
【#松田陣平#: What? 】
Jiang Lai's subordinate paused for a moment, pursed his lips, and his warm brown eyes gradually became resolute. He typed a reply: [No matter what happens later, you must always treat me and Hagiwara with the attitude you would treat a stranger or someone you hate.]
The other party did not respond immediately this time.
Jiang Lai lowered his eyes and continued tapping: [Even if your life is in danger, don't worry about us. ]
Matsuda Jinpei's reply was much slower, but he finally replied: [...I understand.]
Of course he understood, and he had known since he was resurrected and infiltrated the organization that this day would come.
When suspicious eyes are staring at him and tentative hands are reaching out to the friend he cares about - if he really wants to protect that friend, then he must restrain his surging emotions and pretend not to care on the surface.
[#江萊#: Also, judging from your current personality in the organization, I, who was helpful to the Metropolitan Police Department, should have changed from an insignificant student to a disgusting student in your eyes. So, I mean, if necessary - you can push me, push me into a dangerous place. ]
[#松田陣平#: ...Hey, Jiang Lai. Are you kidding me?]
[#江吊#: After all, the organization's test is not that easy to pass =v=, so you still have to have this possible thought. After all, if you are exposed, no one can escape, and the consequences will be more serious. ]
【#江萊#: Don't worry about me, Matsuda. I didn't rush into it on my own this time. I discussed it with you beforehand, haha. I know we're in this together. And, after discussing it in advance, we can both think about how you can make an action that seems to threaten me but won't actually cause any serious harm.】
There was silence for a while, and then a message came: [OK.]
Jiang Lai frowned, but he didn't put away his phone immediately. He began to write a prequel to the record of this trip, so that he could explain why he had been typing on the phone for so long.
When the retro hand at the top of the hall turned to ten o'clock, the whole hall suddenly rang with the sound of retro bells. The big screen under the clock lit up, attracting everyone's attention and their conversation stopped.
Jiang Lai put away his phone reasonably at this moment and turned his head to look at the lit screen.
The screen flashed, and as the text appeared, the broadcast was also speaking: "Welcome all players, our game is about to begin. Before the game starts, please put your mobile phones and other electronic communication tools in the box on the side. In order to fully experience the game, mobile phones will be distributed again after the game is completed."
As the words fell, the center of the wall next to him slowly opened to both sides, and a silver box stretched out from it by a mechanical arm.
"Ah, what? You have to put away your cell phone? What if someone contacts you right now?" Maori Kogoro scratched his head and said, "Of course we will abide by the rules and not take random photos."
"It's okay, Dad. The game time shouldn't be long." Mao Lilan put her cell phone into the box and said back.
"Hehe, with me, the Queen of Reasoning Suzuki, here, I will definitely decipher the code and find the crystal card right away!" Suzuki Sonoko said ambitiously, putting the phone in with ease.
Upon hearing this, Conan glanced and handed the phone to Mao Lilan, who put it in a box that was too high for a child.
Others lined up and put their phones in one after another, and Jiang Lai did the same.
Except for special missions that he knew about in advance, Jiang Lai would bring a spare cell phone to use as a substitute for his special cell phone to deal with certain occasions. He did not have the habit of carrying two cell phones on a daily basis - after all, as an ordinary person, it would be a bit strange if he was noticed to have two cell phones.
Jiang Laijing did not bring a mobile phone with him on this trip. Of course, even if he did, it would not be of much use, after all, Matsuda had already handed it in, and he could not communicate with him.
Thinking of this, Jiang Lai put the phone into the box.
This box probably has an automatic detection function. When it detects ten mobile phones, it emits a beeping sound, then closes the lid and retracts it. The walls are closed, and there is no trace of opening to the sides.
"How magical." The yellow-haired boy knocked on the wall curiously and even kicked it.
A voice came over the radio: "Warning! Please do not commit acts of violence against the villa, or you will be punished."
The yellow-haired boy curled his lips and retracted his foot: "There is actually real-time monitoring? It really makes me feel uncomfortable to be spied on."
Jiang Lai's heart also sank.
Is it the machine's sensing, or is there someone watching through the cameras above?
——Then you have to be more cautious in your actions later.
The big screen changed the page at this time, and the broadcast continued to read, describing the rules of the game. It was similar to what Komiyayama Yuu said to them in the car, and everyone listened quietly.
As the story was being told, the symbol (05) appeared on the big screen, which probably meant that we had to collect all five crystal cards. There were also five slots for placing the cards on the table in front of the screen.
Finally, the broadcast added: "There are also organizations outside the rooms in the villa, so for the sake of your life and safety, it is best not to touch the items in the villa at will."
"I hope you all survive." The broadcast ended with a mechanical laugh that made people feel creepy.
Suzuki Sonoko: "Oh, the atmosphere is great!"
Jiang Lai frowned slightly, thinking casually: This idea of surviving sounds a bit strange. However, since it is a game, then surviving here... should mean not being eliminated from the game?
Maybe it's just to create an atmosphere.
The author has something to say: Jiang Lai: I am creating an organization where only the boss works 996 (tears of multiple accounts)
Jiang Lai: I don't worry about the phone. It is stronger than me and has the aura of a protagonist! I believe the phone will take good care of itself in the box.
Mobile phone: :-D