In the world of 100,000 Cold Jokes, an anonymous person exclaimed, "Good heavens! Are we playing a murder mystery game from a distance?!"

In the world of Zhenhun Street, Xia Ling says, "...Turtle soup."

In the world of "The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System," Shen Qingqiu says, "Hey~ I always manage to uncover the truth by playing games at murder scenes!"

"Your Majesty, spare my life!" Lu Xiaoyu: "?"

In the Collapsed Star Railway World, Xing says, "Teacher Da! Why don't you publish a book? I'll definitely follow it on the Sky every day!"

"Things behind the door are different."

[He pondered deeply, then recounted his discovery in his memories.]

"Hey, behind the door, you mean the inside? Hmm, what's different? I don't remember..." Paimon said with a sour face.

"Hehe, that's impressive. I thought you were in the first row and couldn't see clearly."

"Linni exclaimed in admiration," Kong said, "clearly, he has hit the nail on the head."

[Then, Linnie began to reveal the secret of the magic trick.]

"Originally, there were patterns on the back of this door, but now those patterns have disappeared, and it's just a smooth wooden board."

What comes to mind when you combine these two characteristics?

"Could it be... there's another box inside the box?"

[Kong had already gained some insight and made a guess.]

As expected.

"Haha, absolutely right. Let's go, I'll tell you all about it when we get down."

Linni smiled and agreed with Kong's guess; the anxieties of uncovering the magic trick were somewhat alleviated by having such a close friend.

Led by Linni, the group quickly arrived at the space beneath the box.

In the Genshin Impact world, Paimon exclaims, "Wow! There really is an underground passage!"

"Your Majesty, spare my life!" Lu Xiaoyu exclaimed, "Huh? Digging a tunnel under the Supreme Court?"

In the world of "The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System," Shen Qingqiu says, "Tsk tsk tsk, you city folks really know how to play fancy games."

In the world of Genshin Impact, Linni sighed, "Sigh~ This magic trick has really been exposed now."

In the world of Detective Conan, Heiji Hattori says, "So that's how it works... Next, we need to determine the exit of this basement."

In the world of Detective Chinatown, Qin Feng says, "The woman, the girl, and Cowell were probably switched here."

In the world of Identity V, Orpheus says, "The question now is, why is Cowell here? Is this part of the magic show?"

In the Genshin Impact world, Linni said, "No, although the magic show hasn't started yet, the basement location isn't planned to have any staff."

"So there's a tunnel underneath the magic box!"

Paimon exclaimed in surprise.

"The two boxes are connected by this tunnel."

[Emptiness is also clear.]

"Haha, seeing this space, I think you already understand most of it."

Linni explained with a faint smile.

"The two magic boxes are located directly above the entrances at both ends of the tunnel."

"See this flatbed truck here?"

Following the direction Linni pointed, at the end of a long track, a flatbed cart sat quietly.

"The boxes containing the lucky winners will be transported to the other side using this flatbed cart."

"This cart can be raised and lowered, and the platform can also rotate to ensure the boxes are oriented correctly."

[Lynette added.]

In the world of Zhenhun Street, Xia Ling exclaimed, "Eh? So, the girl can also walk out of there on her own right now!"

In the world of Detective Conan, Conan Edogawa says, "Now, a second possibility has emerged."

In the world of Detective Conan, Heiji Hattori says, "The girl left on her own, while Cowell was put into a box."

In the world of detective magic, Chen Jiaming asks: "Are the two cases overlapping?"

In the world of Detective Conan, Yusaku Kudo said, "Hmm, but that's unlikely. In such a confined space, two magicians, a girl and the culprit, and the victim Cowell, so many people doing so much in just one minute without being discovered by each other—the probability is just too small."

"I understand now, that's the purpose of double-walled crates!"

Navia had also sorted out her thoughts.

"That's right. The inner boxes are lowered after the audience is loaded, while the outer boxes remain on the stage as the trolley moves, without any change."

Linnie continued to explain the specific techniques of the magic trick.

"So that's how it is!" Paimon understood too!

"After the box is lowered, the flatbed truck will use this device to store some energy to complete the remaining steps."

"To the audience, they can only sense her moving slowly in the darkness; when she finally emerges, she's already on stage."

"What's going on your end?" Kong asked, puzzled.

"Yeah, I remember you were talking the whole time, and you even came out once at the end," Paimon said curiously.

"Well, of course it uses a phonograph, controlled by Lynette."

Linni continued explaining, pointing to the area below the stage.

"I rehearsed the dialogue with the supporting actor beforehand. As the countdown began, I jumped into the tunnel and went to the box on the other side, using that ladder."

"Linette? Where is she?" Navia asked.

"I'm in the hidden compartment at the back of the box," Lynette explained.

Zero World, Ringo: "As everyone knows, cats are liquid!"

Zero World, Nekomata: "Meow~"

In the world of Tom and Jerry, Tom: "(Chin resting on hand~) (Smiling)"

Indeed, a cat's gentleness is universally acknowledged.

"Oh, I see!" Paimon exclaimed, suddenly understanding.

"That's how we coordinate with the supporting actors' lines. By the way, I'm also the last one to walk out of the box," Lynette said.

"Because I'm a Gemini, I can change my clothes and not be recognized, hehe."

Linni grinned smugly.

"This is what I'm most proud of; it's a magic trick that only Lynette and I can perform."

In the world of Genshin Impact, Yae no Miko says, "Hmph~ Someone can also do similar magic, huh? Want me to design one for you?"

Starting today, we're creating a celebrity world! Qin Ya: "Hey? This idea sounds great, Xiao Ze!"

Starting today, we're creating a celebrity world. Qin Ze: "...Do you want your exploited vacation to disappear?"

Starting today, we're in the world of celebrities. Qin Ya: "Oh, right. Well then, this time I'll be merciful and spare your life~"

In the world of To Love-Ru, Momo Belia Deviluke: "Eh, even if I were willing to switch identities with someone, they'd recognize me immediately, right?"

In the world of To Love-Ru, Nana Astaroth Deviluke: "!!! You bastard! Just you wait!"

"I see, I see. Ah... I feel like I've been marveling ever since the beginning..."

Paimon stared blankly, this was the first time she had ever understood the techniques behind magic.

"A lot of thought and effort was definitely put into it," even a traveler who has journeyed the world couldn't help but exclaim.

["Linette stepped out of the crate and came back, jumping into the tunnel before the crates on the flatbed truck rose, completing her escape."]

With Linnie's explanation, the entire magic show's techniques were now revealed.

"I walked out of the box in the audience, and that was it... That's how it should have been."

Recalling the flow of the magic show, Lin Ni continued somewhat forlornly.

[“It turned out that the box contained not the audience member, but Cowell, and the audience member mysteriously disappeared.”]

"I don't understand at all."

Lynette sighed softly and shook her head.

"If it weren't for this little incident, it would have been an absolutely brilliant magic trick. I probably would never have imagined it would be done this way in my entire life."

Navia sighed softly, with a hint of regret.

"Not to mention, some people have even used this magic trick to commit crimes."

In the world of Detective Conan, Heiji Hattori says, "Hmm... It's basically safe to say that it was an inside job or a magician or someone familiar with this kind of method who committed the crime."

In the world of Detective Chinatown, Noda Hao said: "Or rather, the criminal was in the tunnel from the beginning, and escaped in some way after committing the crime."

"Your Majesty, spare my life!" Lu Xiaoyu said, "Emm, if Lin Ni and the others really aren't the murderers, it's quite magical that they could commit such a crime, like magic."

Take my brother away from the world! Shi Miao: "It's terrifying to think about, family! A girl disappeared in a spacious basement, in complete darkness, for some unknown reason! Waaaaah~ How scary!"

"Take my brother away from the world!" Shi Fen: "Shi Miao, you can't be serious! Do you want your brother to come keep you company?"

"Take my brother away from the world!" Shi Miao: "...Thank you, brother. I'm not scared at all now. Wait a moment, I'll go to the kitchen and get you some gifts..."

In the Collapsed Starry Sky Railway World, Jiaoqiu says, "Good grief, I hope everyone's alright. (Silence)"

"Can we look around? I think we can find more clues."

[Navia asked the guards for instructions.]

"This is an important crime scene. Linnie and Lynette can't stay here, so I'm taking them upstairs."

The officers did not refuse, but stated that they needed to take the suspect away to prevent him from destroying evidence.

"Okay, okay, I won't just disappear into thin air if you don't keep such a close eye on me."

Linni said helplessly.

"Thank you, it's all up to you."

"Lynette pleaded earnestly."

The two were then taken up by the security personnel, leaving Kong and Navia's teams to explore below.

Together they explored, and before long, the room was almost completely searched.

The rope lying on the ground had an iron hook tied to one end; Linni didn't mention that this prop was used in the magic trick.

In the world of Detective Conan, Heiji Hattori says, "Hmm, if this isn't a prop used in a magician's performance, then it's very likely a tool left behind by the culprit."

In the world of Detective Chinatown, Qin Feng asks, "The grappling hook... is it for dragging something?"

[Shards of vases were scattered along one side of the tunnel, their water spilled out. And judging from the distance, it's unlikely they were knocked over by the cart transporting the magic box.]

In the world of Yuanlong, Gao Yao exclaimed, "Huh? Is this the 'bang' sound we heard on stage?"

In the world of Detective Conan, Conan Edogawa says: "No, I heard it very clearly. 'Bang' is a dull thud, while the sound of a vase breaking should be a high-pitched, crisp sound."

In the world of Detective Conan, Conan Edogawa says, "At this distance, it wasn't a flatbed truck that knocked it over. Judging from the water flow, it must have happened during a performance. So there's only one possibility!"

In the world of Detective Conan, Conan Edogawa says, "That's right! The culprit knocked over this vase!"

Chapter 232 The Locked Room, Full of Clues

Detective Conan World.

"You're getting a little too cocky!"

At Professor Agasa's house, Ai Haibara nearly crumpled the newspaper in her hand into a ball and angrily spoke to Conan, who was deep in thought beside her.

"Ah? What did you say?"

Conan was still absorbed in thinking about the case and didn't hear what the other person said for a moment.

Ai Haibara's forehead creased with annoyance, and she slammed the pillow in her hand onto Conan's head.

"I think it's necessary to remind you to come to the study with me."

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