Chapter 241
Li Yue's expression was solemn.
"Everyone in this world is controlled by that Bleach, and everyone lives under the control of that Bleach."
"Then why?"
Haibara Ai could tell that Li Yue and Gin were not affected by the Grim Bleach he spoke of.
"Because I am not from your world, I am not affected by the Bleach Reaper. Gin is unaffected because of me, and you are also unaffected because of me."
Li Yue raised his hand, letting Haibara Ai see the green light in his palm.
"My power is protecting you from Bleach, but once I withdraw my power, you will revert to your original form."
"How could this be!?"
If that's the case, wouldn't leaving this man mean returning to the world controlled by Bleach?
"Can you help me break free from this control?"
Who wants to live in a controlled world? Would you? Haibara Ai says she absolutely wouldn't!
"I'm sorry, I can't help you break free from control, because we haven't figured out how Bleach controls this world yet."
Li Yue's face was full of helplessness.
"Captain Aizen came to this world with me, is conducting research, but so far he hasn't come to any conclusions, so..."
Upon hearing Li Yue's words, Haibara Ai frowned and pondered for a while before speaking.
"What progress have you made in your research? I'd like to help."
A genius scientist from the Conan World chooses to join the fight against Bleach!
438. Ai Haibara Seeks Haibara Ai
Haibara Ai never imagined that there was a terrifying mastermind controlling her world without her knowledge. What surprised her even more was that Gin was unaffected, while she was affected. This was unfair to her.
In particular, if she didn't know about this, that would be fine, but the problem is that she does know about it. Now that she knows about it, she can't bear to return to the world where her mind is controlled.
Therefore, she chose to seek help from Li Yue, and even seek cooperation from Gin!
What kind of organization, what kind of assassin—that kind of trash doesn't matter anymore. Compared to controlling the entire world and obtaining the Bleach, researching that kind of thing within an organization is truly useless.
She suddenly realized that the organization, which had previously seemed incredibly terrifying to her, was now so insignificant, a world controlled by Bleach, a life controlled by Bleach. But they were completely unaware that they were ultimately just a part of a world controlled by Bleach.
Now, she has broken free from the control of the Bleach, albeit with the help of someone from Otherworld. At least she is conscious now! Like Gin before, she now possesses a sense of pride that only she understands this world and knows its truth. She looks at everyone else as if they were pitiful creatures, completely unaware that they are being manipulated.
So she chose to ask Li Yue for help; she didn't want to go back to the world she was being manipulated!
To demonstrate to Li Yue that she was qualified to collaborate with him, Haibara Ai showcased her knowledge. As a genius researcher, Haibara Ai was a genius-type medicinal chemist and pharmacologist, and was also proficient in multiple sciences.
Although this may not have anything to do with controlling time or the world, the thinking is the same. She believes that she has enough research talent in biology, and if she puts that talent into other areas, she could definitely be a genius.
After listening to Haibara Ai's self-introduction, Li Yue asked a question with a curious expression.
Why do you know all this?
"Because I'm a genius!"
Gin, who was standing nearby, also heard Haibara Ai's self-introduction. However, he did not doubt that Haibara Ai was Miyano Shiho because he trusted Li Yue, who was standing next to him. Moreover, when Haibara Ai introduced herself, she tried her best to retain information about Miyano Shiho. Although she no longer found Gin to be scary and had no respect for the Black Organization, Gin was, after all, an assassin, and it was best to avoid trouble if possible.
At the same time, she was also gambling that she could gain Li Yue's protection. Once she gained Li Yue's approval, given Gin's previous respectful attitude towards Li Yue, even if her identity was exposed, Gin probably wouldn't dare to do anything to her, because Gin had never been so respectful to the organization's boss.
"I see, you're a genius girl!"
Li Yue slammed her right hand against her left hand, looking as if she had just realized something.
"Sir, are you serious?"
Gin, seeing Li Yue's exaggerated expression, couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
Do you believe what this kid says?
"Gin, don't think this is impossible. Genius girls do exist. Do you remember the world of Xia Shi?"
"Of course I remember."
Li Yue had previously livestreamed the event in the group chat, so Gin also witnessed the scene of the hundreds-of-meters-tall Scorpius destroying Tokyo. He was shocked when he saw that scene; such a huge thing, eleven of them in the pitch-black world, even single-handedly caused the death of 90% of the world's population, and destroying a city was a piece of cake.
For the first time, he felt how useless the gun in his hand was. That thing was useless, not even as much as a missile or a cannon!
"In that world, there are many geniuses. For example, there are super geniuses who can read and memorize all the books in the library in a few days, and there are also genius girls who are only ten years old but have an IQ of over 200."
This ten-year-old genius girl with an IQ of over 200 is none other than Chizuru Kayo, who is also in the Chat Group. As a carrier of the dolphin-type Gastrea Virus, her brain is enhanced due to the influence of the dolphin gene, so her thinking ability is very strong. However, it is a pity that she is only strong in thinking and very smart, but she cannot learn enough knowledge. All she can learn is how to use those weapons to fight and how to use those weapons to formulate battle plans to fight more efficiently.
"So, it's not impossible that this little guy is a genius."
After Li Yue finished speaking, she nodded affirmatively.
"As expected of me, I've only been in your world for a few days and I've already unexpectedly picked up a genius."
Li Yue's words left Haibara Ai speechless. Being a genius is my own business, what does it have to do with you? And you're even praising yourself?
"So, you plan to have her join the research on the Bleach and the time chaos in this world?"
"If she wants to do the research, then let her do it. It won't affect me anyway."
Gin wasn't against Gin Haibara Ai the research. He was just a little speechless at how easily Li Yue trusted Haibara Ai. But if someone really wanted to conduct research on this world, he would welcome it with open arms, especially research on the Bleach. As he said before, he didn't want to be driving along when he suddenly got close to the Bleach and was affected by Bleach, resulting in his death. And the chaotic time management was another matter. If he could, he didn't want to wake up every night either from the heat or the cold, and have his schedule completely disrupted.
"So what are your plans for me?"
Haibara Ai looked at Li Yue, wanting to know how he planned to arrange things for her. After all, if she wanted to do her research, she had to maintain a clear mind, that is, a state that was not controlled by the Bleach. And to maintain her clarity of mind, she needed Li Yue to provide support from the side.
"I am not from this world, so it is impossible for me to stay in this world forever. Under these circumstances, if I want to ensure that you can carry out your research, the only option is to consider establishing a fixed place where I can preserve my power."
Li Yue pinched her chin.
"Here's what I'll do. I'll build a research institute, and then I'll fix my power within that institute. Once you enter, you'll be influenced by my power and be able to stay conscious, not controlled by the power of Bleach!"
Haibara Ai's eyes lit up.
"That's good!"
439. Gin: So why did you call me over?
Li Yue's plan to establish a research institute was deeply appreciated by Haibara Ai.
Haibara Ai isn't someone who enjoys traveling around or socializing. She does have some hobbies, like fashion items, such as the latest handbags, or going out for coffee and dessert. But other than that, she doesn't like interacting with too many people and has no intention of traveling around.
After turning into a child, she has always wanted to develop an antidote to restore herself to normal. Of course, this research is mainly conducted through Conan, since Conan drank some liquor and immediately developed a fever and returned to normal.
Therefore, Haibara Ai really liked Li Yue's idea of establishing a research institute. She could start researching the antidote in the institute, and at the same time, she could also study what the Bleach Li Yue was talking about was all about.
However, setting up a research institute requires money, and it's not a small amount.
When Li Yue mentioned opening a research institute, he looked directly at Gin.
Gin was dumbfounded. What did that mean? Did he expect me to pay for it? Dude, do you know how much money it takes to set up a research institute? The organization made me burn through fires and plunder everywhere to raise research funds. I even sent people to rob banks, and that's only to have 1 billion yen raised. And we still haven't received that 1 billion yen. You're not expecting me to pay for your research institute, are you?!
"I don't have any money. Although the organization has money, I can't possibly move that much money all at once!"
Gin directly voiced his inner thoughts. Although he supported researching the time control problem and the Bleach, he didn't want to be killed by the organization before he could even figure out how to create the so-called Bleach.
"Don't worry, I'm not asking you to pay, I'm asking you to help me find the money."
Asking someone to help find money is essentially the same as asking them to pay money.
"Don't worry, I'm not asking you to ask others for money, but rather to help me find a way to exchange the money."
"Exchange money?"
Gin was somewhat puzzled.
"That's right, I have some gold that I can exchange for money, but I don't have the connections in this world, so I want you to help me exchange it for cash. Of course, if you help me exchange it for cash, I will give you a certain percentage of the commission as a cut, how about it?"
Li Yue offered her own explanation.
"Exchange for gold?"
Gin became interested, since he didn't need to spend any money and could even make money, which was great.
The organization still hasn't received the 1 billion yen they stole from the bank. Since they can't get that 1 billion yen, they'll make money from other sources.
Just like Gin's name in the Chat Group, he is a real drinker. Although Gin is now being polite to Li Yue, he is still loyal to the organization. Otherwise, he wouldn't have had Miyano Akemi continue to infiltrate the bank and help rob 1 billion yen after Li Yue arrived in the Conan World.
Therefore, Gin would be happy to help the organization solve its funding problems, but he would have to prioritize the issues of the Bleach and the time chaos.
"How much gold do you have?!"
The thought of making money piqued Gin's interest, while Haibara Ai also wanted to know how much funding Li Yue could provide.
"One ton?"
"One ton!?"
Gin and Haibara Ai were both shocked. Was this for real? Some poorer countries in the world don't even have a ton of gold reserves. How could you have a ton of gold all by yourself?
"Actually, it's more than a ton, but if so much gold is produced at once, someone has to be able to consume it, right?"
Li Yue spread her hands and shrugged.
"Indeed, very few people can digest such a large amount of gold at once; most people cannot consume it."
As a seasoned businessman, Gin understands this best.
"So, Gin, can you do it? If you can, I can give you one-tenth as commission."
Li Yue looked at Gin with a smile.
One-tenth?
Ai Haibara gaped in Haibara Ai; the commission rate was ridiculously high, one-tenth!
Gin was also shocked by Li Yue. One-tenth of a ton of gold is 100 kilograms, which is worth hundreds of millions of yen.
"Good!"
Gin readily agreed. Although he didn't get the 1 billion yen he wanted from the bank, the commission on the gold was perfectly acceptable.
Is your gold in your world?
Gin didn't doubt whether Li Yue had gold. Come on, this was a god from another world, the king of a country. Would he lack something like gold? Moreover, he could travel between worlds, which meant that if he wanted, he could obtain gold from several worlds. Therefore, Gin concluded that Li Yue didn't lack gold, but that the gold was most likely in another world.
"That's right, I need to go back and bring the gold back."
"No problem! Just name a time and place, and I'll come and move it!"
Gin has already figured out how to move the gold. He can't tell Vodka about this, so he'll have to do it alone. He plans to buy a van, move the gold away, sell it, give the money to Li Yue, and then return to the research institute with the commission. Before returning to the research institute, he will burn or blow up the van!
"Then let's do it tomorrow! I'll call you in the group chat tomorrow morning."
"Good!"
Gin nodded.
Should I take you back now?
"No need, I'll take her home myself."
Li Yue opened the car door and got out of the Porsche with Haibara Ai in tow.
"I'll take you back to your relative's house first, and then I'll pick you up tomorrow, okay?"
"Actually, you don't need to go back to your relatives' house."
Haibara Ai says that all she wants to do right now is stay by Li Yue's side and see how Li Yue travels to the Otherworld. Li Yue keeps saying that he is not from this world, and that he will be going back to the Otherworld to get the gold later. She wants to see what this Otherworld is like.
"If you don't want to go back to your relatives' house, that's fine too. Just stay with me for now."
As Li Yue spoke, the illusion on the Enma's Blade at her waist dissipated, and she gripped the hilt with her right hand and drew the Enma's Blade.
"What are you trying to do?"
"Open the door."
While answering Haibara Ai's question, Li Yue swung his sword at the air beside him, and a dark blue Portal was slashed open.
Gin stared at the Portal, his heart pounding once more. He really wanted this ability. To be able to travel to another world with a mere swing of a sword—was it the sword's power or the person's?
"This is Portal that can lead to any corner of the world, or even to Otherworld. Come on, follow behind me."