Out-of-control players in the world of Detective Conan

When the host spoke, everyone stopped talking, put down their plates, and gathered in front of Moriya Teiji.

Moriya Teiji coughed twice, then waved his hand in a gesture of respect towards Qi Ming's direction.

"As you all know, there was the Cocoon incident last time. That malicious artificial intelligence actually tried to play a joke on our country's future. However, all of this was thanks to this gentleman, Qi Ming!"

"He was the first to step forward, leading us to victory over evil; he was truly a beacon of hope!"

"..."

After Moriya Teiji's praise, Qi Ming got goosebumps all over.

That's so cheesy.

And what is this thing that offers a glimmer of hope?

Thunder Fighter?

After Moriya Teiji's words, everyone's attention turned to Qi Ming, and they all looked enlightened.

"So that's how it is. This is the famous Qi Ming?"

"Truly, the younger generation surpasses the older; Mr. Qi Ming is truly a man of great integrity!"

"Mr. Qi Ming, you are simply a standard-bearer of the spirit of the new era!"

Everyone applauded. Although these words were just polite formalities, Qi Ming found them quite pleasing.

"Thank you, thank you. I just did what I was supposed to do, and even if it weren't for me, I believe someone else would have stepped forward."

Qi Ming's lips curled up wildly, but he still pretended to be humble on the surface.

Who wouldn't love it when someone says to them with a look of admiration, "You must be the famous xxx?"

"Cough cough."

Moriya Teiji coughed twice at the opportune moment, a smile on his face.

"I am fortunate that Ms. Chongye helped me contact Mr. Qi Ming to conduct an interview at my humble abode today. Please follow me inside."

My humble abode?

Ai Haibara couldn't help but squint.

If this grand manor is called a humble abode, what are those residential buildings and bungalows called?

It's true that the money concepts of the wealthy are different from those of ordinary people.

Just as Ai Haibara was thinking this, she suddenly heard a soft whisper in her ear.

"It is indeed a humble abode, not as good as my castle."

"..."

Ai Haibara secretly rolled her eyes at Qi Ming.

This guy is just plain stupid.

……

In the villa.

It has to be said that this designer's home interior design is quite impressive.

Underfoot is a marble floor with symmetrical patterns, and above is a symmetrical and magnificent crystal chandelier.

Symmetrical classical oil paintings hang on the walls, and symmetrical retro-style vases are placed in the corners, holding several symmetrical artificial flowers.

A set of classic European-style chairs, and a silver tea set on a carved wooden coffee table...

All those words can be summed up in one sentence.

Cow ratio.

"Please follow me to the room."

After leading everyone on a short tour, Moriya Teiji led them to a conference room.

The meeting room was already set up with all the necessary equipment, including lighting and filming equipment, clearly indicating that Yoko Okino had made preparations in advance at the villa.

The room was spacious enough to accommodate everyone, and it was clear that the people invited to the interview would also get to experience what it was like to be a live audience member.

"Mr. Qi Ming will just read the contents of this manuscript later, and then..."

Yoko Okino and Qi Ming discussed for a moment, and then Yoko Okino came to Kogoro Mouri and smiled gently.

"Mr. Mori, please feel free to ask whatever you want. You already know the questions I have to ask."

"no problem."

The three took their seats. Because it was a live interview, everyone had to wait a little while for the signal from the main station.

The original plan was to broadcast it pre-recorded, but at Teiji Moriya's request, it was changed to a live broadcast.

I don't know what it means.

Yoko Okino was looking at her watch, waiting for the time to pass, when Teiji Moriya approached the three of them with a smile on his face.

"By the way, Ms. Okino, may I take over this interview?"

Yoko Okino looked somewhat troubled.

Isn't this person being a bit too presumptuous, trying to steal my job?

"Mr. Moriya, this is not in accordance with the rules..."

"Hahaha, of course I understand, of course I understand, Miss Okino."

Teiji Moriya waved his hand and explained.

"Don't worry, Ms. Okino. I'm a big fan of Mr. Qi Ming and Detective Mouri. It's an honor to have this opportunity to interview them in person."

A moment later, Moriya Teiji covered his mouth and whispered:

"I know this is a live broadcast, but I often give interviews, so it won't cause you any trouble. I hope you can do me a favor."

After thinking for a moment, Yoko Okino nodded in agreement and handed a small notebook to Teiji Moriya.

"Mr. Moriya, please conduct the interview according to the instructions above."

Yoko Okino ultimately chose to compromise.

After all, many big shots in the station need this designer's help, so he just does whatever others tell him to do.

……

A few minutes later, the communication device in Yoko Okino's hand lit up with a green light, and everything was ready.

The camera is focused, and the lights on set come on.

"Hello everyone, I'm Teiji Moriya, today..."

As expected of someone who frequently gives interviews and appears on television, Teiji Moriya's opening remarks were quite professional.

After a few polite greetings, the interview officially began.

With a smile, Moriya Teiji turned his gaze to Qi Ming, who was sitting in the middle, and asked in a friendly tone:

"Mr. Qi Ming, first of all, I would like to ask you, in that critical situation, what prompted you to bravely step forward?"

Qi Ming smiled slightly and answered without hesitation, "Because I am kind."

"I can't bear to see people suffer, and I can't bear to see children shed tears."

"..."

Upon hearing Qi Ming's reply, Ai Haibara silently gave Qi Ming's response a thumbs down in her mind.

Although Qi Ming explained to her that the incident had nothing to do with him and was entirely caused by the artificial intelligence known as the system.

Really? She didn't believe it.

"It seems that Mr. Qi Ming is indeed a righteous person."

Teiji Moriya smiled slightly, a strange look flashing in his eyes, and put the interview notebook that Yoko Okino had given him back into his pocket.

"But Mr. Qi Ming, we all know that the incident was extremely dangerous, and you even tragically sacrificed your life in it. If you encounter a similar life-threatening situation in the future, would you still choose to stand up without hesitation?"

Yoko Okino, who was listening in, frowned.

What is Teiji Moriya doing?

These are not the questions she prepared!

Qi Ming raised an eyebrow, but still replied seriously, "I will!"

He didn't seem to mind the host's improvisation during the interview.

Just answer in whatever way is just.

Teiji Moriya frowned slightly: "Why? Aren't you afraid of dying at all?"

"I'm not afraid, I'm just not afraid."

Qi Ming said with righteous indignation:

"As the saying goes, if I don't go to hell, who will? Human nature is inherently good. Since ancient times, no one has ever escaped death. Death can be as light as a feather or as heavy as Mount Tai."

After several memorable quotes, everyone in the room who were listening to the interview was deeply moved by Qi Ming's saintly speech.

He is a living Buddha, a living Buddha on earth!

"It seems Mr. Qi Ming is quite a figure!"

Moriya Teiji nodded with a forced smile, "Alright, then next..."

Teiji Moriya looked at Kogoro Mouri.

Kogoro Mouri coughed twice, his confident smile conveying his readiness.

Then, Teiji Moriya withdrew his gaze.

"Mr. Qi Ming, next question."

"??"

Kogoro Mouri's lips twitched.

It wasn't me, was it? Why don't you ask me?

Why don't you even look at me and ask me anything?

……

20 minute later.

Teiji Moriya nodded when he saw Yoko Okino's gesture, and then nodded to Qi Ming and... Kogoro Mouri, who seemed completely uninvolved.

"That concludes our interview."

"……Eh?"

ended?

Mao Li Xiaowu was a little dazed.

What are you guys doing?

Why are you only asking Qi Ming questions? What about me?

Why don't you interview me?

"Um, haven't you guys forgotten...?"

Kogoro Mouri was just about to ask Teiji Moriya if he had forgotten to interview him.

Moriya Teiji suddenly stood up, a sinister smile suddenly appearing on his face.

"In that case, I hope Mr. Qi Ming can keep his word."

thump——

As soon as he finished speaking, all the lights in the room suddenly went out.

There were no windows in the room, and the entire space was instantly plunged into darkness.

"What happened?"

Did the power trip?

Everyone frowned and took out their phones, just then a heavy footstep sounded outside the door.

However, the conference room was already quite noisy, and only Qi Ming heard the sound, looking curiously towards the door.

A moment later, the person outside opened the door, revealing only a narrow crack.

Who's outside?

As the sunlight streamed in from outside, everyone saw a pure white tin can slowly roll into the room through the crack.

The can rolled, and after a sound, a large amount of mist surged out from the can's nozzle.

"Wh-what is that!?"

Before anyone could panic, amidst a surge of white vapor, they slowly collapsed, their consciousness fading.

"Forced sleep grenades? What kind of weapon is that?"

Qi Ming scanned the iron can on the ground in astonishment, and used the world globe to deactivate the abnormal status.

"This seems to be getting interesting. Why don't you go back and play some games first?"

"Ah, oh, um."

Ai Haibara was still confused and nodded blankly.

She realized a moment later that she was wearing a gas mask, and Qi Ming had appeared beside her without her noticing.

Before she could ask about the current situation, Qi Ming teleported away, and a few seconds later, Ai Haibara's figure also disappeared from the spot.

I have to say that now that the pet summoning, or rather, partner summoning function has been unlocked, teleportation has become much more convenient.

This is equivalent to having an additional limited edition Ai Haibara team teleport.

……

Moritani Emperor's second residence.

After everyone had fainted, a series of hurried footsteps sounded outside the door, and then several burly figures dressed in black entered the room.

A hidden door in the conference room opened, and Teiji Moriya reappeared.

"What you want."

The leading man waved to Teiji Moriya, pressed a button in his hand, and then stepped into the room, handing Teiji Moriya a black package.

Moriya Teiji opened the package, inside which was a black and white mask.

The mask is made of a slightly thick material, with protruding lips, where a simple voice changer is embedded.

After Moriya Teiji put the voice changer on and confirmed that it worked without any problems, he asked the man:

"The bombs are all planted, right? And the TV station and the police have all made preparations in advance, haven't they?"

"Of course, with such a high reward from Boss Moriya, how could we possibly not get it done?"

The leader laughed, his voice laced with a hint of ruthlessness.

These people were mercenaries hired by Teiji Moriya to carry out this plan.

Moriya Teiji nodded, looked at the people collapsed in the room, and spoke in a deep voice altered by a voice changer.

"First, drag these people to another room, then leave Kogoro Mori alone, and leave Qi Ming here."

"You're the one paying, so you get to decide."

……

A few minutes later.

After the mercenaries cleared out the room, and Qi Ming was nowhere to be seen, Moriya Teiji fell silent.

"Where's Qi Ming? Did you drag him out too?"

The man frowned, took out his walkie-talkie, and asked, "Number 2, did you drag the target away as well?"

"No, I checked the photo, the target isn't here."

"Huh? What are you talking about? This room is empty and the target isn't here. Do you think he just ran away on his own?"

The man yelled angrily into the walkie-talkie, head down, about to leave the room to find the person himself.

A voice rang out from the doorway.

"Sorry, I went to the bathroom at home before coming. I think I arrived at the perfect time for this party, right?"