Inventory of Chaos: Iconic Scenes That Shattered Everyone Instantly-Chapter 218: ICISEI Episode 204

Episode 204: The Hunt’s Falling Star! It can only fall during the longest night!

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[ Paimon (Genshin Impact): "That fierce woman actually did a good thing in the end." ]

[ .....]

『 Kohei Sawaki gave a bitter smile and spread his hands helplessly.

"That’s right, Mr. Mouri, everything is just as you described."

Subsequently, he confessed the motivation behind all his actions...

When the audience in front of the screen learned that he had summoned the innocent Eimei Shishido and Peter Ford solely to satisfy his ridiculous obsession with "Six and Four," they were all horrified by this completely insane soul.

At this moment, Conan Edogawa’s calm and penetrating voice sounded again, cutting through the screen like a narration.

" That’s right. In the cases I have encountered, guys who murder because their pride and face were damaged are everywhere. "

" Not only that, there are even more heinous motives waiting to be revealed to everyone later. You will see just how bizarre the reasons are for these twisted minds to cruelly deprive another of their life. "

The image froze, lingering on Kohei Sawaki’s twisted and ferocious face, as if recounting the endless madness in the abyss of human nature.

Just as everyone’s minds were filled with question marks, the subsequent images quietly plucked at their heartstrings.

Immediately afterward, as if to confirm that this title was correct, more cases began to be displayed rapidly on the live broadcast screen.

Bizarre events were staged one after another:

Go out for a trip? Hey, someone dies mysteriously!

Go out to run an errand? Another accident, ending in tragedy!

Even just a simple gathering...

Hey, someone gets killed in the private room next door!

Invited to a high-end salon, thinking of broadening one’s horizons...

Result: Boom! The salon site gets blown sky-high!

Scene after scene plunged everyone into deep contemplation.

Although...

On the screen, that little guy named Conan Edogawa could fly over eaves and run up walls, always bringing the murderer to justice at the critical moment, yet no one dared to easily say they "admired" him.

After all...

At first, they muttered that crowning Conan with the title of "Death God" was really an exaggeration.

But as the video played past the halfway mark, such voices gradually disappeared.

Why?

It was because everyone initially thought that the frequently appearing Kogoro Mouri was the only candidate for the name "Death God."

It wasn’t until the "Detective Boys" went out to play on their own, and Conan’s group still couldn’t escape the curse of murder cases, that everyone’s perspective subtly shifted.

This guy...

He is simply the walking synonym for "Death God"!

Take a plane? Encounter a bomb attack!

Switch to a luxury cruise ship? Catch a murder case on board!

Even transferring to a bus, you might run into robbers with guns!

This isn’t as simple as a Death God!

He is clearly a mobile disaster manufacturing machine!

Until the end...

Seeing another man lying dead in a "locked room," this was already the 500th mystery they had witnessed... 』

『 .....』

〜Dimensional livestream, Chat Room〜

[ Oyama Mahiro (Onimai): "Good lord, so many people actually died?" ]

[ Oyama Mahiro (Onimai): "People die wherever he goes." ]

[ Light Yagami (Death Note): "It feels... like it’s even more effective than the Death Note." ]

[ Ichigo Kurosaki: "...I’m not the Death God (Shinigami), he is." ]

[ Genta Kojima (Detective Conan): "..." ]

[ Sonoko Suzuki (Detective Conan): "So this brat is actually that terrifying." ]

[ .....]

『 And the screen arrived at the final moment.

Conan’s immature voice once again reached everyone’s ears.

" Compared to solving various cases, I hope for more social stability and harmony, and for fewer impulses to take away others’ lives! "

" As for those who commit crimes, I will spare no effort to ensure they face the sanctions of the law. "

" However, what I hope for even more is that there are no more murder incidents in this world. I will work hard for this! "

" My name is Conan Edogawa, and I am a detective! " 』

『 .....』

『 Viewers of Countless World 』

After everyone saw this statement.

In their hearts, they were all complaining endlessly.

What famous detective?

He’s completely a walking Death God, right?

People die wherever he goes. And yet, he insists on getting close to it every time...

.....

/Screen goes black.

/"Ding! Sixth Scene: " The Walking Disaster on Earth, My Name is Conan, I’m a Detective (x) & God of Death (√) " ends."

/"Ding! In ten minutes, Seventh Scene will begin."

/"Ding! Congratulations to Conan Edogawa for receiving the reward: Ability to Change Size at Will (Umaru Doma Version)."

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[ Paimon (Genshin Impact): "Ability to... change size at will?" ]

[ Taihei Doma (Himouto): "Ability to change size at will." ]

[ Umaru Doma (Himouto): "This..." ]

[ Chika Fujiwara (Love Is War): "What is the use of this ability?" ]

[ Conan Edogawa (Detective Conan): "This reward?" ]

[ .....]

〜Detective Conan World〜

A certain secret hideout.

Conan Edogawa, who was watching the video, suddenly had his phone ring. He picked up the call with a confused look on his face.

"Hello? Dr. Agasa, what’s wrong??"

"SHINICHI!! RUN!!! RUN AS FAR AS YOU CAN!! THE POLICE ARE COMING TO INVITE YOU FOR TEA!!!!"

"Huh?"

Conan Edogawa listened to Dr. Agasa on the other end of the phone with a dumbfounded expression. He was a bit confused—what did it mean that the police were coming to invite him for tea?

On the other side, at the Metropolitan Police Department.

They were panicked!!

The police were panicked too!!

THE LEADERS OF THE METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT HAD FINALLY FOUND THE REASON WHY THE WORKLOAD IN THEIR JURISDICTION WAS SO HUGE!!!

THE REAL CULPRIT IS YOU!!!

CONAN EDOGAWA!!!

But the police, after all, do things very rigorously. In their view, Conan Edogawa is just a child who calls himself a famous detective.

If they were to lock Conan Edogawa up indiscriminately, it might cause a huge psychological shadow on this child!!

So, the Metropolitan Police Department issued an order for Inspector Megure to take people to invite Conan Edogawa back to the station for a few days. Don’t let him wander around, and see if the workload in the jurisdiction decreases. If it decreases, then they can prove it is Conan Edogawa’s cause.

As for what to do afterwards if it really is because of Conan Edogawa...

The police didn’t have any good solutions either. They could only discuss with Conan Edogawa to ask him not to run around, or rather, not to run around in their jurisdiction.

For example, if he weren’t in Tokyo and ran off to a place like Gunma Prefecture, Inspector Megure and the others would be very welcoming of him visiting places like Gunma Prefecture.

Hmm...

Anyway, it wouldn’t be them getting exhausted then.

Anyway, getting that kid over for tea first is the most important thing.

—

/"Ding! The live broadcast cooldown is complete."

/"Ding! The live broadcast entrance is reopened."

/"Ding! This live broadcast content is " Dimensional World Inventory "."

/"" Top Ten Famous Scenes: Part 2 "."

/"Ding! Seventh Scene: " The Hunt’s Meteor! Countless meteors streaking across the sky, Only Falls on the Longest Night! "."

/"Ding! Livestream begins:"

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[ Paimon (Genshin Impact): "The Hunt’s Meteor, sounds so hot-blooded." ]

[ Bennett (Genshin Impact): "Countless meteors streaking across the sky, what is this? A lot of shooting stars?" ]

[ Jing Yuan (Honkai: Star Rail): "The Hunt’s... Meteor, is it?" ]

[ .....]

『 At the beginning of the story, the scene slowly unfolded, revealing an old-fashioned rotary telephone being awakened by a rapid ringing sound.

On the other side of the room, the Memokeeper of the Garden of Recollection—Black Swan—had her attention quickly drawn by this sudden ringing.

"Oh? This phone... should I answer it?"

After some hesitation, she finally decided to pick up the receiver.

As the phone was brought close to her ear, a bright yet slightly teasing voice pierced through:

"Long time no see! Having fun on Penacony, Acheron?"

Hearing this, waves of emotion instantly rose in Black Swan’s heart.

(This voice... It’s not Constance. Could it be her companion?)

She pondered secretly in her heart.

Just as her thoughts were racing, Boothill on the other end of the phone spoke again, his tone revealing a dignity that could not be underestimated:

"Although I am completely unaware of your true identity and purpose, but..."

"My gift is flying towards you at full speed. I believe it will meet you soon."

Boothill’s words carried unquestionable confidence.

"Before that, I advise you to find a top-notch coffin shop in Penacony and tell the boss to reserve a sturdy one for yourself, imposter."

(Imposter? I see. She gave my whereabouts to someone who is tracking Acheron, too.)

Black Swan suddenly realized the truth, clearly understanding the other party’s intention.

This series of information flooded into her mind like a tide, and Black Swan couldn’t help but develop a strong interest in this mysterious person hiding on the other end of the phone line.

"Who exactly are you?"

Black Swan asked in a deep voice, with a hint of imperceptible curiosity and challenge in her words.

"Huh?" Boothill was stunned upon hearing this: "Did I make a mistake? Who the fudge are you?"

"I come from the Garden of Recollection. I am a Memokeeper." Black Swan slowly stated her origin.

These words instantly piqued Boothill’s interest.

"Heh, interesting."

"This is the kind of tough challenge I like."

"But, are you that imposter’s bodyguard, or do you have another identity?"

"Forget it, it doesn’t matter."

"When the time comes, I’ll leave a bullet for you as a souvenir too."

"Wash your neck and wait for me."

Facing Boothill’s provocation, Black Swan didn’t get angry; instead, she spoke calmly:

"I don’t quite understand what you’re saying."

"But, you know, Acheron, that Galaxy Ranger, right?"

"Then I have something to ask you."

"Haha, want me to help you write your will? Sure, go ahead and say it." Boothill seemed quite expectant.

But the question Black Swan threw out took Boothill by surprise.

"Not quite. I only want to ask, how exactly did she become a Galaxy Ranger?"

"She’s clearly not a Pathstrider of The Hunt. But you are, aren’t you?"

"So, please tell me, who exactly is Acheron?"』

『 .....』

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[ Black Swan (Honkai: Star Rail): "Miss Acheron’s true background?" ]

[ .....]

『 After listening to these words, Boothill’s previous hostility seemed to dissipate.

It was replaced by unconcealable excitement.

"Hahahaha, sure! Never thought I’d come across an ally. Fudge, what a stroke of luck!"

"I’m arriving at Penacony soon."

"Memokeeper, go buy a bottle of Asdana’s White Oak and warm it up, and I’ll raise a glass to you."

Then, Boothill revealed the facts he knew to Black Swan.

"That woman’s past?"

"No one knows the full picture."

"But if you want to hear a simplified version, that works too, but you’d better find a chair and sit tight."

"Because that woman named Acheron,"

"Is an Emanator who shouldn’t exist in this world."

As the words fell, the scene shifted to a curtain of rain.

There, Acheron held a red umbrella, looking back in the rain, seemingly gazing at something. 』

『 .....』

〜Dimensional livestream, Chat Room〜

[ Acheron (Honkai: Star Rail): "This image is..." ]

[ Black Swan (Honkai: Star Rail): "Is that so? An Emanator who doesn’t exist... no wonder she was following that person’s side before." ]

[ Boothill (Honkai: Star Rail): "Mother-fudging fork, so you were an imposter. Just wait till I love you to death." ]

[ .....]

『 On the screen, text jumped out, carrying a bit of dramatic foreshadowing.

" Twelve System Hours before the opening of the [Charmony Festival] — On the Astral Express "

Immediately after, the voice of Penacony traveled through the airwaves, resounding through the carriage.

" News Flash: The Penacony [Charmony Festival] has entered the countdown stage. "

" Accompanied by the ticking of Clockie, in twelve system hours, this celebration will welcome its grand opening. "

The camera turned.

At this moment, Dan Heng was in a standoff with a partner dressed in cowboy style—or more accurately, Boothill—in the train’s panoramic salon. The atmosphere instantly became taut as a bowstring.

Seeing this, the conductor Pam hurriedly stepped forward, blocking in front of Boothill.

"Hey, didn’t we agree earlier? If there’s an issue, let’s sit down and talk it over nicely!"

Boothill held a peculiar device in his hand, aiming it at Dan Heng, with a mix of apology and determination:

"I’m truly sorry, my furry friend, but I have some urgent matters imminent, and I have to take this approach. Please do me a small favor, folks."

Facing the strange mechanism in Boothill’s hand, Dan Heng showed no fear, responding with a firm gaze:

"If you are clear about your actions, then I must also warn you, the danger of this path cannot be underestimated."

Under Dan Heng’s resolute gaze, the toy in Boothill’s hand seemed to lose its threat, and the air was filled with a tension ready to snap at any moment.

"Hey, partner, why do we have to be at daggers drawn as soon as we meet?" Boothill said with a smile, "I showed this little gadget just to say a friendly hello to everyone."

Hearing this, Dan Heng’s expression turned serious, and he earnestly questioned Boothill about his background.

"I’ll ask one last time, who exactly are you, and what is your purpose here?"

Boothill openly announced his name: "My name is Boothill, and I am a Galaxy Ranger." 』

『 .....』

〜Dimensional livestream, Chat Room〜

[ Jing Yuan (Honkai: Star Rail): "The time the Galaxy Rangers have been absent is truly very long." ]

[ Boothill (Honkai: Star Rail): "Mother-fudge, we Galaxy Rangers aren’t like your Xianzhou Alliance, liking to advertise yourselves." ]

[ Boothill (Honkai: Star Rail): "Only when unfairness exists in a corner of the world are we needed. We will appear in the corners of the world; that is us, the Galaxy Rangers." ]

[ Dehya (Genshin Impact): "Not bad, very much to my taste. This is truly helping the weak." ]

[ Ling (Genshin Impact): "So cool." ]

[ .....]

『 "Galaxy Ranger?" Dan Heng was somewhat surprised by this name.

In Boothill’s eyes, Dan Heng’s expression seemed to carry a hint of mockery, so he immediately retorted nonchalantly:

"Is such a big reaction necessary? Look at your expression, like you’ve seen a ghost. Do you think our line of work has gone extinct?"

"Haha, indeed, disappearing for too long makes it easy for people to misunderstand. But this can be considered the trouble of a recluse."

Facing Boothill’s teasing, Dan Heng did not back down. He calmly refuted:

"The righteous ranger team of The Hunt wouldn’t do something like hijacking the Astral Express."

"But I haven’t started hijacking yet, right?" Boothill asked back, "Does holding a gun and simply wanting to find someone to chat with count as hijacking?"

Conductor Pam muttered softly on the side: "Mm, probably, maybe, it counts..."

"To be frank, the stories circulating in the galaxy about the Galaxy Rangers right now are mostly not very glorious, making it hard for me to easily trust you." Dan Heng looked suspicious, his gaze locked on Boothill.

After all, the organization the other party belonged to had vanished for too long, plus his behavior at this moment revealed a suspicious aura in every way.

Hearing this, Boothill suddenly let out a sneering laugh.

"It really cracks me up; the stories these guys make up are getting more and more ridiculous!"

"Last time they even said we Galaxy Rangers were turned into gibbons by some Dr. Primitive and they’re in some valley screwing around on swings."

"Of course, I know you won’t believe me. Which is also why,"

"Similarly, I have a hard time believing that you’re the real Nameless."

"See the bullets in this gun? 9-millimeter, an eternal classic. I may need the Astral Express’ help right now, but if you’re an imposter just like that one..."

"Tsk, then this bullet might just end up in my head."

"I can’t allow myself to be exposed to danger. That’s just the way it goes."

"So, you all have to first prove yourselves..."

"Huh, where are you going?" 』

『 .....』