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

About half an hour later, the two sat on the sofa in the living room.

Qi Ming first laid out a pile of snacks on the table, then took a deep breath and said with a serious expression:

"Ai, don't be afraid of what I'm about to tell you."

"uh-huh."

Qi Ming took out his phone, picked out a screenshot of Koizumi Akako, pointed at it, and said seriously:

"I just met a sorcerer. Yes, the woman you saw me carrying today. She's a sorcerer!"

Qi Ming didn't say that he had no relationship with this woman, but went straight to the point and told Ai Haibara what this woman did.

Excuses won't solve the problem; you have to grasp the key to the problem and the crucial issues.

"Wow, that's amazing."

Ai Haibara responded expressionlessly, pouring herself and Qi Ming a glass of juice.

Qi Ming grabbed the juice and drank it down in one gulp, then looked at Ai Haibara's obviously perfunctory expression and continued:

"Ai, she's really not an ordinary person, she really knows magic!"

"She really is the kind of person who can transform in an instant, grab a giant scythe, fly, and even use fire, drawing magic circles on the ground with a whoosh!"

Seeing Qi Ming getting more and more excited as he spoke, Ai Haibara couldn't help but sigh.

Oh no, this person's condition has worsened again.

It would be one thing if this world were a game, but now even magic has appeared...

No, it seems that magic is also a very common element in games.

It seems that Qi Ming's worldview has begun to shift from realistic games to fantasy themes.

"Although it's not good for your health, brother, would you like to have some wine first?"

"Oh, I'm really not kidding you. You wait, I have pictures to prove it!"

Qi Ming was about to take out the game replay to show Ai Haibara when the commercials on TV ended and a news report started playing.

[We are now reporting a news story. A major attack occurred this morning on Mihua Road, resulting in dozens of injuries and damage to several shops. The following is video footage taken by bystanders.]

The scene then switches to a third-person perspective of Qi Ming and Koizumi Akako's fight.

"Hey, Ai, look! That one with the mosaic on its face is me, and... look, that one glowing red all over is the magician!"

Qi Ming pointed to the screen.

He knew that people were taking photos and videos, so he kept adding electronic interference to himself, making it impossible for any device to capture his appearance.

I never expected that Koizumi Akako would have such abilities.

However, given that he is a magician, it is not surprising that he possesses such abilities.

The news on TV continued, followed by footage of the two men taking off on a broomstick.

It's unclear whether the government had some concerns, but they defined their flying mounts, along with Koizumi Akako's, as a trial run of military technology.

Although they cannot have an army, those who know, know; the same applies to weapons.

The television broadcast continued, followed by another news item: the sky that was dyed red when Koizumi Akako used a magic circle.

However, it was ultimately defined as a special weather phenomenon.

The government is certainly aware of the existence of certain supernatural forces in the world, but it will hide them, whether to maintain its rule or to preserve social stability.

They probably chose to release this news because there were just too many people taking pictures at the time.

Instead of waiting for public opinion to ferment, they should announce the matter first and define its nature in advance.

After the news broadcast ended, Qi Ming smiled at Haibara and said, "Well, do you believe it now? That woman really is a magician!"

"Um……"

Ai Haibara didn't know what to say.

My materialistic worldview is starting to waver.

You said drug A can shrink people, but that can actually be explained scientifically...

Maybe, perhaps, possibly.

But Ai Haibara couldn't think of a way to defend herself after seeing what happened on TV.

Ai Haibara glanced at the excited Qi Ming and said calmly.

"We'll talk about magic later... Brother, aren't you supposed to be working today? Why did you get into a fight?"

"..."

Qi Ming's expression froze for a moment, but he quickly recovered and replied.

"Ai, you don't know, I'm the best fighter in the singer circle, and the best singer among the fighters."

"This magician falsely accused me of taking advantage of her, and I was so angry that I started a samurai duel!"

"Oh, I see."

Ai Haibara nodded.

This guy's ability to make up stories is still as outrageous as ever.

"Wait, Ai! I have absolute evidence that proves magic exists!"

Qi Ming thought of the spoils he had obtained after defeating Koizumi Akako, and immediately took the magic broom out of his backpack.

"Oh right, Ai, look, this is the broom that the magician used back then."

"Elbow, come with me."

Before Ai Haibara could react, Qi Ming, holding a broom in one hand and carrying Ai Haibara in the other, eagerly walked out of the mansion and into the open space outside.

What are you doing?

Ai Haibara blushed and scolded playfully.

Qi Ming just smiled, hugged Ai Haibara in his arms, and climbed onto the broomstick like Harry Potter.

"Just wait, we'll be able to fly soon."

Ai Haibara's expression tensed up, and her hands unconsciously gripped the wooden handle of the broom tightly.

The world is full of wonders, and Ai Haibara has come to believe in the existence of magic.

After all, the facts are already laid bare, and there's no room for further self-deception.

Eh.

If that's the case, then it seems that Qi Ming's tricks that I couldn't see through before can now be explained.

That's magic!

Could it be that Qi Ming is actually a magician?

Qi Ming had no idea what Ai Haibara was thinking.

If I knew, I'd definitely slap myself.

Now look what's happened; all the things I showed have been stolen by magic.

Qi Ming gripped the wooden handle and counted off word by word, as if waiting for a rocket to take off.

"I'll count to three, 3, 2..."

"1!"

……

And soon, two minutes had passed.

Nothing happened except for a sudden breeze.

Ai Haibara looked at the unchanging scenery around her and turned to stare at Qi Ming with some confusion.

"Brother, I'm serious, why don't you go for a drink?"

"Drinking alcohol in moderation is really fine."

Qi Ming also felt a little embarrassed.

Damn it, I was so focused on getting the goods that I forgot Koizumi Akako asked for the product manual.

No, if this continues, the little guy will probably think I'm crazy!

Just as Qi Ming was about to find an excuse to ease the awkward situation, he remembered the transformation item he had found while organizing his backpack earlier that day.

"System, use this broom as material to make a skin for my Mark II."

It seems I won't be able to ride the magic broom this time; I'll have to modify it into a technological broom.

In short, we must make this broom fly today!