Genshin Player in the World of Detective Conan

Since there is intelligence, there should be room for negotiation.

Unfortunately, his judgment must have been a failure.

"Chris" licked the corner of her lips, revealing a seductive smile, her eyes fixed on Yin Kong with burning intensity, as if looking at an exceptionally delicious blueberry cheesecake:

"There, there, no need to be afraid, big sister will be very gentle."

"You're--Miss Chris?!"

Suddenly, Ikezawa Yuko let out an incredulous cry, drawing "Chris's" attention.

If Ono Yoko's current status as an idol who debuted in the same year made her so jealous she was almost driven mad, then Chris Winyard didn't even give her the chance to feel jealous.

Although the identity of Chris was relatively young, not comparable to her mother Sharon Winyard, she was still a genuine international movie star, someone completely beyond her reach.

Ono Yoko was also very surprised, as she had no impression of anyone visiting, as if this big star had suddenly appeared out of thin air on her sofa:

"Miss Chris, what are you doing here?"

However, "Chris's" reaction seemed even more surprised than theirs:

"You can all see me? No, why can you see me?"

"Chris" stared at Ikezawa Yuko, finding it very strange.

She had followed this third-rate idol all the way to this apartment to avoid being accidentally injured in the battle outside.

If Ikezawa Yuko could see her, she wouldn't have waited until now to react.

But, the only one who had responded to her earlier was Yin Kong, so how could it affect others?

Ono Yoko and the other two exchanged glances, and finally, Ono Yoko spoke:

"Of course, we can see you. We apologize for our rudeness in overlooking a big star like yourself, please forgive us."

"No need to apologize, because you are already the best gift for me!" "Chris's" voice trembled slightly with excitement, "How lucky, to encounter four [Sacrificial Persons] at once! If I eat you all, I will surely--"

"Eat us? What do you mean?" Ikezawa Yuko finally sensed something was wrong from "Chris's" frenzied expression and tone, and asked uneasily, "Are you reciting movie lines?"

"Chris" clearly had no intention of wasting more words with her "food." Black scales suddenly grew on her once white right hand, turning it into a beast-like claw, which then lunged towards the completely stunned Ikezawa Yuko.

"Chris" froze.

She looked down and was shocked to find a white sword tip protruding from her chest – it was the [Dawn Sword].

"It's you!?"

"Chris" turned her head in surprise, but Yin Kong had no intention of wasting time with her. He swung the sword again, mercilessly towards her slender neck.

The [Dawn Sword] finally struck the black beast claw, only displaying a pitifully small number.

Looking at "Chris," whose health bar had barely decreased, Yin Kong finally experienced the despair Kuroda Taro must have felt when facing him.

Such a gap could not be bridged by consciousness or skill alone.

Moreover, the skills of these demons might not be inferior to his.

"Interesting, a human who can actually injure me, how interesting! But, you are still too weak!"

Yin Kong's hair stood on end, and instinctively, he raised the Dawn Sword to block his chest.

As expected, the next moment, the black beast claw mercilessly slammed down towards his chest--

Yin Kong felt as if he had been hit head-on by a truck once again.

Even though the divine sword successfully blocked the sharp beast claw, the terrifying power emanating from it instantly sent him flying.

Yin Kong let out a scream and embedded himself deeply into the wall, feeling as if every bone in his body had been crushed.

HP -6780.

In reality, it was true. The damage number floating above his head instantly emptied his health bar.

Yin Kong had often wondered if he could still revive like in a game, with just a fried egg, if his health dropped to zero.

Now, he finally knew the answer to that question.

When his health was emptied, he would not immediately die, but enter a state of near-death where he could not move.

Cooking, talents, or blessings from a statue could help him recover from this state.

However, if he suffered another fatal blow in this state, or did not receive treatment for a prolonged period, he would truly die.

"Aah--!"

Only now did Ikezawa Yuko finally snap out of it.

Seeing Yin Kong, who was hit into the wall by the monsterized "Chris" and whose fate was unknown, she screamed and fled towards the door.

But obviously, no matter how fast she was, how could she outrun a non-human monster?

The moment Ikezawa Yuko grabbed the doorknob, "Chris" leisurely raised her beast claw and waved it gently at her, firing a black beam of light.

The black light cut across Ikezawa Yuko's waist like a blade, directly bisecting her, and then continued its momentum to slam into the door, leaving a deep claw mark on the door and surrounding wall.

The next moment, Ikezawa Yuko, cut in half and lying on the ground, let out a piercing scream.

But soon, the ear-splitting scream abruptly stopped, as the black beast claw pierced her head, ending her life completely.

Then, Ikezawa Yuko's upper body shriveled at a speed visible to the naked eye.

This is—a monster devouring her flesh and blood?

Seeing this scene, Yin Kong understood. Is this how these monsters "eat" him?

In almost the blink of an eye, Ikezawa Yuko, who had been arrogant moments ago, was completely reduced to a human skin.

"Chris" casually threw the empty shell away and frowned, "This smell, this woman is indeed not a [Sacrificial Person]... But why can she suddenly see me, could it be—"

Her gaze immediately fell on her manager, Kuroda Taro.

"Monster! Monster!"

Facing the gaze of "Chris," who was covered in blood, Kuroda Taro's already crumbling mental defenses finally collapsed completely.

In a scream of extreme terror, he desperately jumped off the balcony.

However, in mid-air, his chest was pierced by beast claws, and he was dragged back amidst painful screams.

"Yuko, Yamagishi..."

Looking at the two people who had died miserably in an instant, Ono Yoko's expression was also filled with extreme horror.

The only difference was that she did not choose to flee. Instead, she covered her mouth and quietly walked to Yin Kong's side.

"Hold my hand."

Hearing Yin Kong's weak voice, Ono Yoko was stunned.

However, although she didn't understand at all, she still chose to do as he said immediately.

The next moment, Ono Yoko felt the world spin.

When she came to her senses, she found herself sitting in a completely unfamiliar apartment, completely bewildered.

Everything that had just happened, the shattered Ikezawa Yuko, the terrifying monster, seemed like nothing more than her own hallucination.

Then a white, wondrous creature floating in the air pounced at them, shouting:

"Traveler!"

Chapter 18 Zhongli

"Traveler, are you alright!"

Paimon flew around Yin Kong, her round little face filled with worry.

Because Yin Kong had said that he would not use teleportation unless absolutely necessary, he must have encountered an enemy he could not resist.

"I'm fine, Paimon."

Yin Kong clutched his chest. Even though he had refilled his HP with [Grilled Steak] and [Mushroom Chicken Skewers], the pain of his bones feeling shattered seemed to still linger in this body.

He could guess that "Chris," as a monster with self-awareness and reason, would not be weak.

But he hadn't expected the gap in strength to be so exaggerated. A casual swipe dealt nearly seven thousand damage.

Even if he were to use all the experience books and Mora he had accumulated on himself now, he wouldn't be able to break through the level 20 level cap and avoid being instantly killed.

The real world was indeed not a game; it wouldn't thoughtfully adjust the world level to keep the strength of both sides within an acceptable range for him.

"Mr. Yin Kong, was I just dreaming?"

Ono Yoko looked at Yin Kong blankly, her eyes dazed.

She was completely confused about the current situation. Why did the international star Chris Winyard suddenly turn into a monster and attack them, and why did she suddenly appear here?

For this popular idol, everything she had just experienced felt like a nonsensical horror nightmare.

"If only it were a dream, I would also very much wish it were."

Yin Kong didn't know how to explain it to Ono Yoko. In fact, he was also a little at a loss.

This was also the first time he had directly faced such a brutal and bloody scene. Although the monsters he encountered before were terrifying, they couldn't compare to the sight of a living person being cut in half and then sucked dry.

More importantly, even though they had escaped, it didn't mean things were over.

Clearly, the monster that had broken through a certain limit and invaded the real world would never obediently stay in Ono Yoko's apartment.

Judging by its behavior, it seemed to covet human flesh and blood, especially that of so-called [Sacrificial Persons].

If it couldn't be eliminated, one could imagine what kind of bloodshed it would cause in this city.

But with his current strength, what was the point of encountering it again other than to die in vain?

The system prompted him that the daily quest [Befriend the Enemy] had been completed, and the grudges between Ono Yoko and Ikezawa Yuko had been resolved.

Looking at this familiar quest prompt, his mood became even more complicated.

However, Yin Kong soon discovered that in addition to the rewards for the daily quest, he had also achieved several combat-related achievements.

These scattered rewards added up and were just enough to gather the Primogems needed for a draw.

He opened the wish page without hesitation and directly chose to draw—

Please don't be a weapon! Please don't be a weapon! Please don't be a weapon...

Yin Kong stared intently at the virtual interface, at the meteor falling from the sky, praying silently in his heart.

But he also knew very well that even if he successfully drew a character, without the means to cultivate and break through, it would be extremely difficult to eliminate that monster. Yet, this seemed to be his only hope now.

The meteor descended from the sky, turning a dazzling gold under Yin Kong's incredibly tense gaze—

Wait! Gold!?

Yin Kong froze for a good three seconds before his eyes snapped wide open, finally realizing what had happened.

Under his disbelieving gaze, this golden meteor finally transformed into a familiar figure brimming with a sense of security.

"Long time no see, Traveler. I didn't expect we'd meet again in this way. It's a wondrous encounter, truly eye-opening."

It wasn't until Zhongli automatically joined his party, his calm and collected voice echoing in his mind, that Yin Kong finally snapped back to reality, filled with immense surprise:

"Zhongli?!"

He had originally thought that, just like in the game, he would only be able to draw a character that he could completely control.

But now, it seemed these characters possessed self-awareness?!

The difference between a Geo Archon who could think independently and communicate at any time, and a Zhongli who could simply be controlled as a combat character, was like night and day.

With just a single sentence, Zhongli had already keenly perceived Yin Kong's current predicament:

"Traveler, it sounds like you've encountered quite a bit of trouble? If you don't mind, perhaps you could tell me about it? I'd be willing to lend a small hand."

Yin Kong certainly wouldn't refuse. He quickly recounted his experiences in brief.

Zhongli also pondered for a moment before analyzing:

"A monster far exceeding your own strength, indeed exceptionally troublesome. If that's the case, I do feel that the form of existence for this avatar is very peculiar. I've never heard of anything similar...

However, you need to 'level up' to increase your strength? Traveler, could you demonstrate for me?"

"Of course."