The words on the big screen seemed to have a very divisive effect. However, the people present were basically familiar with each other and were not cowardly, so... the real self-destruction battle royale situation that the broadcast expected would most likely not unfold.
In response to this, Kenji Hagiwara immediately responded: "Let's collect the cards together and go out together. Don't be afraid." As a policeman, he was the first to comfort everyone. His magnetic voice and resolute appearance were very convincing.
The man with semi-long hair standing there gave people a sense of upward support, which was the sense of justice and trustworthiness of the police.
"Senior is right," Komiyayama Yuya replied, smiling, "It should be fine if we go together."
"Yes, unity is strength." Jiang Lai smiled, and when he retracted his gaze, he glanced at Yu Komiyayama.
According to what I just thought, perhaps the key to breaking the deadlock lies with Pinot Noir. After all, the other party can't really accompany them to die - so I have to keep a close eye on him later.
Maori Kogoro patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, I'm here, Detective Maori!"
"Isn't it just solving cases, solving puzzles and playing games?" Suzuki Sonoko rolled up her sleeves and said boldly, "I am the queen of reasoning and I am not afraid of anything, right, Ran-chan!"
Mao Lilan also looked firm: "Yes. No problem."
Conan's sapphire eyes also focused, but there was no trace of fear on the child's face.
The red-haired woman Murakami Xinzhi was no longer as nervous as before because of the power of the crowd. She exhaled and said in a calm voice: "...Okay, let's go together!"
In this interaction of encouragement, only Matsuda Jinpei did not participate. He still stood aside, with no expression under his tightly wrapped appearance, which seemed a bit out of place with the surroundings.
At this moment, Matsuda Jinpei felt heavy in his heart. He lowered his dark eyes and clenched his hands tightly in his pockets.
Combined with the information Jiang Lai had told him via email before, after hearing the rules of the game on the radio, he guessed that this was a mission borrowed by the organization as a test and trial for him.
If it passes, he will still be a Canadian whisky manufacturer organized by the organization and be given trust and support; if it fails, no one knows what kind of situation will await him.
Maybe death is just one of the options.
Matsuda Jinpei thought silently.
As a member of the organization, he can deeply feel the current boss's growing suspicion and the intensification of crazy experiments.
This diffuse mood made members of the organization somewhat nervous.
I wonder where the hidden boss is and what kind of person he is. Matsuda Jinpei thought to himself. If this guy can stop the current boss, maybe he can try to cooperate with him.
Of course, this is something to consider later.
Matsuda Jinpei regained his composure.
If he wants to satisfy the organization now, he must show that he doesn't care about his former friends and students, as well as his past police duties, and be indifferent enough to complete the mission.
But...but how could he allow his friends and ordinary people to die without helping them and even endanger them?
He is essentially still the same person he used to be, a real policeman!
Jinpei Matsuda took a deep breath.
But if he showed something wrong, followed his heart, and made the organization doubt his position, it would cause greater harm to his friends. The organization would definitely not let him and them go, and even implicate more people.
...Damn it!
Jinpei Matsuda was thankful that he was wrapped up so tightly at this moment, so that the knot in his heart and the glimmer in his eyes would not be exposed to Pinot Noir and the person behind the surveillance.
Maybe staying away is the best decision.
Matsuda Jinpei thought.
As long as I stay away from them and let them stay away from me, perhaps such things as watching someone in danger and being forced to hurt others will not happen.
He wanted to take advantage of the time when others were gathering and chatting to leave, but as soon as he took a step, the lights around him suddenly went out, leaving only a few lights still on!
“?!!”
Everyone was shocked by this sudden change!
The entire hall was plunged into darkness, and the dim lights gave people a gloomy and terrifying feeling. The luxurious atmosphere of the villa suddenly changed, and in the dim light, the original paintings and sculptures also looked terrifying.
The radio came out again: "Okay friends, the chat is over. The rooms are all on the second floor. You can choose your own room later. Now let's start our first warm-up game - [Playing with the teddy bear]. "
"Huh? What is this?" Suzuki Sonoko was stunned for a moment, "The name sounds... quite warm?"
Jiang Lai: To be honest, in this kind of terrifying atmosphere, the more heartwarming the name, the scarier it is!!
"Pay attention to the southeast corner of the hall. A stuffed bear will come out from the small door there. It's best not to be caught by it, because it has a bad temper."
"Run north, my friends. Keep running north and you will see a corridor with lights on. Go to the red line in front of the corridor and the teddy bear will stop pestering you."
"Is this teddy bear played by a real person?" Murakami Xinzhi asked hesitantly.
The broadcast did not give an answer, and the space fell into silence again.
"I don't think there will be any staff here." Jiang Lai shook his head, "Maybe it's some high-tech machinery."
The whole villa feels very high-tech, even though these hidden devices are designed to harm people rather than help them.
As soon as the words fell, the sound of a door opening was heard from the southeast, and everyone's mood suddenly became tense!
With the help of the weak light from the other side, I could vaguely see a nearly two-meter-tall white plush bear, a common style in shopping malls, with a smiley face sewn on its face. However, its left hand had been transformed into a rotating iron spiral, and a buzzing sound was heard.
"Hey, hey... that one will definitely cut off your arms and legs." Maori Kogoro couldn't help but say, "It's too much to install this one."
"Run!" Hagiwara Kenji shouted without hesitation, and then pushed back the people who were still in a daze, "Run to the north!"
He now completely shattered the last bit of fantasy he had, knowing that the scholars in this villa really treated their lives as a joke!
The white teddy bear seemed to be alive, running towards this side with a thud. Everyone reacted suddenly and ran quickly towards the north.
At this time, Jinpei Matsuda could only gather with everyone again and head towards the only safe place in the north.
The statues, screens, and small tables in the villa were placed everywhere, making some corridors particularly narrow. What they thought were beautiful decorations at the time became life-threatening things now.
The light was dim, making it difficult to see the road underfoot. Murakami Xinzhi twisted his foot, screamed and fell forward, and was then caught by Hagiwara Kenji behind him!
"I... I think I sprained my ankle!" Murakami Xinzhi had a look of panic on her face, and she struggled to stand up.
"I'll carry you." Kenji Hagiwara said without hesitation. He quickly carried Murakami Shinji on his back and ran forward.
Komiyayama Yuu followed beside him: "I can help too!"
When Suzuki Sonoko turned a corner, the decorative iron buckle on her overalls got caught on a decoration on the wall, causing her to stagger and almost fall.
Not knowing how the two were hooked together, Suzuki Sonoko didn't try to separate them for a while, and her palms were full of sweat.
The big white teddy bear behind her approached with the sound of a machine buzzing, and Suzuki Sonoko's heart trembled. She bit her lower lip and tried hard to tear off the decorative buckle on her pants or the decorations that were stuck to the wall.
Please, please, please, go faster! Suzuki Sonoko kept repeating in her mind. Don’t do this, don’t do this!
However, the quality was too good to be a burden at this point, and Suzuki Sonoko couldn't separate the two no matter what. She could already see the big white stuffed bear approaching, and her heart jumped to her throat.
"Sonoko!" A clear female voice rang in her ears. Using the momentum of running, Mao Lilan kicked the teddy bear back a few steps with a handsome side kick!
The shoe upper kicked into the white bear, making a dull sound. Under its plush exterior, one could feel the mechanical filling inside. The white bear took a few steps back, and its left hand touched the wall. The high-speed rotating iron spiral cut directly into the wall!
Mao Lilan's long hair fluttered in the wind. Facing the buzzing mechanical arm of the white bear, she stood in front of her friend without fear!
"Lan!!" Suzuki Sonoko's voice was somewhat excited.
Kogoro Mori also followed closely. He blocked Ran Mori behind him with a serious expression.
Conan and Jiang Lai followed closely and helped Suzuki Sonoko separate the tangled decorations. Jiang Lai had the habit of carrying a knife with him, which came in very handy at this moment. He moved fluently and quickly to cut off the outer cloth ring connected to the decorative iron buckle!
"Run!" Jiang Lai pulled up Suzuki Sonoko and shouted to Mouri Ran and Mouri Kogoro.
If possible, there is no need to confront the white bear doll machine head-on. The propeller in that guy's hand is too sharp!
They headed north again, and could see a long corridor with lights on in the distance. Conan was still a child after all, and his legs were not that fast, so Jiang Lai simply picked him up and ran forward.
Matsuda Jinpei, who was wrapped up in a blanket, was already inside the red line. Hagiwara Kenji, who was carrying Murakami Yukiyuki on his back, had just arrived inside the red line.
Yuu Komiyayama, who had already reached the red line, ran back to meet them, allowing Ran Mori, Kogoro Mori, and Sonoko Suzuki to step into the red line first.
However, just as they stepped in, the entire ground suddenly sank, and then quickly recovered!
"!?"
Jiang Lai was shocked, holding Conan and stopped unconsciously. The teddy bear behind him was still approaching, so he had to step forward into the red line again.
At this time, only Jiang Lai, Conan, and Komiyama Yuu were left here.
"Wait! Sister Xiaolan! Everyone!" Conan, who was placed on the ground, hammered the floor madly.
"Don't be nervous, friends."
Broadcast speech.
"They are safe. We just want you to be divided into two groups temporarily. If you are not eliminated yet, we will meet again later."
Conan was stunned: "Divide into groups?"
"..." Jiang Lai's heart paused, and he glanced at Komiyayama Yuu obviously.
...Did the other party know that we would be temporarily divided into groups here? Did he deliberately put me in a group to get rid of me?
The author has something to say: Jiang Lai: I don’t want to play with the teddy bear!
Jiang Lai: Xiaolan's fighting power is max! She never gives up on her friends, so cool!
Jiang Lai: There are actually groups... I thought Hagiwara, Matsuda, myself and Komiyama Yuu would be put together, but now it's temporarily divided into Hagiwara and Matsuda, myself and Komiyama Yuu?