AWB Chapter 134 Is it him?
Chapter 134 Is it him?
Looking at Judy's undisguised praise of Japanese games in front of him, Chen Shuo couldn't help but shake his head, a helpless smile on his face: "This guy really likes video games!" He muttered softly, with a hint of ridicule in his eyes.
Chen Shuo had long been accustomed to judging a person's attitude towards things by their reactions. Distinguishing between feigned affection and genuine affection became second nature. Whether through a flicker in the eyes, a change in tone, or subtle nuances in body language, he could discern a person's true feelings.
What Chen Shuo hadn't anticipated, however, was that Judy's love for video games wasn't fake; she genuinely loved it. She didn't hide her interest and passion at all, even more so than some native Japanese. Her dedication was clearly more than just a facade.
Chen Shuo glanced again at Judy, who was chatting animatedly. She seemed completely oblivious to her identity and responsibilities, completely absorbed in the thrill of the game, oblivious to everything around her. For an FBI agent, this casual and relaxed state was indeed somewhat unusual.
He couldn't help but shake his head slightly: "The FBI really has all kinds of people in it."
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Judy seemed not satisfied with just chatting. She took Xiaolan and Sonoko to a new game and excitedly introduced them to the most popular game nowadays, "Super Warrior Spirit". This game is actually a virtual combat. Xiaolan and Sonoko were also very interested in it and gradually became addicted to it.
However, although Mao Lilan is very good at fighting in real life, there is still a big gap between the game and the real world. Especially when they meet masters who are truly familiar with the game mechanics, they deeply realize their limitations in this virtual world.
"Ah..." Sonoko sighed in disappointment: "We lost..." She was a little unwilling, with a bit of frustration in her eyes.
"Haha, there's nothing I can do. He's really a formidable opponent." Mao Lilan didn't care that much. She smiled easily and obviously didn't have much emotion about losing the game. She seemed very open-minded.
However, just as they were about to leave to play another game, the player who had challenged Mao Lilan stood up, his face full of provocation and arrogance. He wore a disdainful expression and said in a tone of extremely contempt: "Since you lost, then quickly get out of here, little sister. Your golden throne is for me alone..."
These words were extremely rude, and the tone was filled with undisguised contempt, as if she felt that her victory was natural. After hearing this, Mao Lilan and Sonoko couldn't help but frown. Sonoko was a little angry and wanted to fight back, but before she could open her mouth, Mao Lilan had already spoken first.
"Watch your mouth!" Mao Lilan's eyes turned cold, and her tone was full of majesty and anger. She stood up from the chair and looked at the other party without showing any weakness.
Faced with Ran's overwhelming presence, the once arrogant thug suddenly seemed overwhelmed, his eyes barely concealing the flash of panic. His cocky expression quickly vanished, replaced by a lowered head and a hesitant gait. He tried to fight back, mumbling a few inarticulate words, but he simply didn't have the courage to confront Ran. In the end, he could only turn around and walk away dejectedly.
Watching this scene, Judy's eyes gleamed, and she clearly developed a strong interest in Maori Ran. She slowly turned her head and looked at Maori Ran, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, with a hint of deep meaning: "Mauri-san...you have such an impressive aura."
Conan beside her thought it was normal and replied casually: "Sister Xiaolan is the national champion of the women's karate group. It's normal for her to scare off a gangster."
"Yeah……"
Chen Shuo stood on the other side, his eyes calm. He shook his head gently and murmured to himself, "This girl is not mature enough and hasn't learned to hide her edge yet." He looked at Mao Lilan with a hint of expectation in his eyes: "She needs more training and growth..."
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"Ah~~~ He's dead!"
Conan is worthy of being Conan, he can bring some unexpected "excitement" to any occasion.
Just as the group was trying out various games in the arcade, a shrill cry suddenly came from a corner of "Super Warrior Spirit":
This scream instantly froze the atmosphere in the arcade. Except for Judy, Chen Shuo and his group instinctively looked towards Conan.
However, Conan paid no attention to the others' stares. His bored expression suddenly became sharp. As if a switch had been flipped, he rushed directly towards the "Super Warrior Spirit" without hesitation. Everything around him seemed beyond his sight. He completely ignored other sights and sounds and ran towards the scene with a clear goal.
Conan excitedly paced the "crime scene," meticulously examining every detail, clearly in detective mode. However, Chen Shuo and his companions, standing nearby, seemed unfazed by Conan's reaction. The four of them exchanged glances, their faces revealing a silent understanding.
"Let's go and continue playing the video games." Sonoko spoke first, with a hint of relief in her tone.
"Well, now we don't have to queue. It's a rare opportunity." Mao Lilan nodded and pulled Yuanzi to the game area next to her. It was obvious that she was not very interested in the murder case in front of her.
Judy was stunned when she saw this scene. She turned to look at Chen Shuo, expecting him to take action, but she found him sitting at a table in a corner, holding Ai Huihara, the two of them calmly playing mahjong. Ai Huihara didn't even glance over, concentrating on the content on the screen.
Chen Shuo held Huihara Ai in one hand and pressed the button elegantly with the other hand, with a faint smile on his lips. He seemed to be completely immersed in the game, as if everything happening in the game hall had nothing to do with him.
Judy was completely shocked. Her gaze shifted from the crowd, to Conan's busy figure, and finally back to the few people who had nothing to do with the incident. She couldn't help but scream in her heart, "No way... How can you be so calm? This is a murder case!"
She couldn't understand why these people could remain so calm in such a situation. Especially Ran Maoli and Sonoko, who were supposed to be just ordinary high school students, but they played the game enthusiastically as if nothing had happened, their composure was shocking.
She stared at Chen Shuo thoughtfully. Was it because of him?
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The police arrived at the arcade quickly, taking over the scene and isolating the crowd. The entire arcade suddenly became tense. The players who had been watching with great interest stepped back, watching the police busy investigating, and whispers rose and fell.
However, in this tense atmosphere, Chen Shuo and his group maintained their own rhythm, completely unperturbed by the sudden chaos. Mao Lilan and Sonoko were still playing the dance machine, smiling happily, while Chen Shuo and Huiyuan Ai were still playing mahjong at the table, completely out of tune with the atmosphere of the entire game room.
This contrast quickly caught the attention of Inspector Megure. He walked towards these people who were still in the mood to play games and asked, "You guys, uh... it's you..." But when he saw that they were acquaintances, he lost the mood to question them.
But he immediately showed an expectant expression and looked at Mao Lilan: "Where is Brother Mao Li? Is he here too?"
Mao Lilan shook her head and replied with a smile: "Dad is not here today. We just came here to play games."
Inspector Megure's expression suddenly turned a little disappointed. He sighed and nodded, his tone lamenting, "Ah, what a pity... Well, in that case, you guys should stay away from the crime scene to avoid any misunderstandings."
After saying that, he returned to the investigation site with a slightly disappointed expression.
Judy watched all of this unfold, her expression shifting from initial confusion to shock. She glanced at Chen Shuo, then at Officer Megure's departing figure, a wave of disbelief filling her heart. "No way! This guy even managed to get the police involved?"
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With Conan, a knowledgeable agent, on hand, the case progressed smoothly. Through careful reasoning and keen observation, the truth quickly emerged. However, to Conan's frustration, the most difficult part of this case wasn't solving the puzzle, but rather figuring out how to alert the police.
He stood there, his eyes sweeping over the people having fun. Seeing a familiar figure made him sigh inwardly, "What a hassle! None of these people can be anesthetized..."
Unable to rely on the sleeping Maori Kogoro, Conan could only rack his brains to find a way to guide his reasoning results to the police in a more roundabout way. Although it took some effort, he finally succeeded in letting the police grasp the core clues.
After the case was solved, Inspector Megure handcuffed the murderer and put him in the police car with satisfaction. This time he did not rely on any detective. He finally felt proud of himself.
Judy stood aside, her eyes sweeping over Chen Shuo and his group, secretly exclaiming in her heart: "Are all the people around this man some monsters?"
Ran Mouri's powerful aura can easily overwhelm a rogue gangster; Suzuki Sonoko, although lively and cheerful in daily life, showed extremely professional accuracy and reaction when playing gun games; and Haibara Ai, in an ordinary mahjong game, her logical thinking and judgment made her feel very amazing.
As for Conan... Judy said she was almost numb to his astonishingly active performance in the case.
Judy saw all of this, and her opinion of Chen Shuo rose even higher. As expected... just reading his profile wouldn't have given you any idea of his prowess. However, speaking of Chen Shuo... Judy glanced around and suddenly noticed someone was missing. Puzzled, she asked, "Eh? Where's Mr. Chen from the group?"
Huiyuan Ai shrugged and said calmly, "I don't know. He said he had something to do and left halfway."
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After saying goodbye to Mao Lilan and the others, Judy walked back alone. The dim light of the street lamp reflected on her face, making her expression even more complicated. In her mind, a question kept circling over and over again - was there any connection between Chen Shuo and Akai Shuichi's death?
Logically speaking, there are only a handful of people who could kill an elite agent like Akai Shuichi. And Chen Shuo fits that bill perfectly. Not only because of his strength, but also because Akai Shuichi was killed on territory controlled by Chen Shuo. This coincidence makes Judy suspicious of this man.
"Is the person who killed Xiu really Wu Chen..." Judy whispered to herself with a frown.
However, recalling her meeting with Chen Shuo today, Judy's heart was full of contradictions. She had tried to test Chen Shuo with an inquiring look from the beginning, but what confused her was that Chen Shuo seemed extremely calm from beginning to end, as if he was completely uninterested in her.
Judy sighed softly, her eyes deep: "No... Chen Shuo can definitely see my identity. How could he not know that I'm from the FBI?"
As a top assassin, Chen Shuo could definitely sense the FBI's presence in him. Yet, he ignored it, showing neither probing intent nor the slightest hint of wariness. On the contrary, his attitude was calm, almost apathetic, apathy that made it difficult for Judy to discern his true intentions.
"How could a man who killed a dozen FBI agents remain so calm after seeing them again..." Judy's eyes flickered with hesitation, and her pace slowed slightly. If Chen Shuo was the murderer who had slaughtered a dozen FBI agents in such a short period of time, his behavior was completely out of character. He showed no sign of caution after murder, nor did he show any interest in her, an FBI agent, or even a tentative hint.
This indifference made Judy even more confused.
"Is he too calm, or... isn't he at all?" She bit her lower lip, countless thoughts intertwined in her mind, forming an inconsolable sense of oppression.
Judy paused, glancing up at the dim sky. The image of Shuichi Akai surfaced in her mind. The man she once fell in love with was now mired in the complex web of Tokyo. Was her impulsive rush to this place truly the right choice?