Mission Accomplished

Mission Complete

The Adventurer received (15 - 7.5) points of damage from the story-space character Tenzan Juzan. Current remaining HP: 75 - 7.5 === 67.5.

The Adventurer may set combat information to mental prompts: all information will flash through the Adventurer's mind and will not be easily forgotten.

The Adventurer may also set other modes. Please explore on your own.

Looking over the information the space had provided, Lin Maoxian saw that Tenzan Juzan had only dealt one-tenth damage to him. Adding in the strength-damage bonus from his charge just now, that meant his strength attribute should be about the same as Lin Maoxian's. His build was very sturdy, and judging from his attributes, if going by stats alone, there probably were not many people stronger than Lin Maoxian.

"Ah!!!" Seeing that this man had only taken a few steps back after being hammered by his punch, Tenzan Juzan immediately roared several times, then gathered his strength and charged over.

Watching Tenzan Juzan charge at him again, Lin Maoxian smiled faintly. Last time, he had merely wanted to test his current attributes. Now it was time to show his real skill.

Facing the charging Tenzan Juzan, he used the Small Chin Na he had learned from the retired soldier. His hands seized Tenzan Juzan's shoulders, and with a grappling move, he dragged him to the side. Then he delivered a heavy side kick, sending him flying.

Bang!

Tenzan Juzan's body slammed heavily to the ground. A footprint stood out clearly on his face, and blood kept flowing from the corner of his mouth, making him look utterly wretched. He groaned in pain, braced both hands on the ground, and was just about to stand up.

The police officers at the side immediately swarmed forward, slapped handcuffs on him, and arrested him.

While Tenzan Juzan was being arrested, Lin Maoxian also received the space's prompt.

The Adventurer dealt lethal damage to a story-space character. Target lost (9 - 5) * 3 === 12 HP and suffers 2 points of bleeding damage per second for 3 seconds.

Due to the Adventurer's participation, the police have successfully arrested the true culprit.

The Adventurer has completed side mission—Apprehend the Culprit (D-rank).

Mission completion reward: 500 Source Points. Settlement will be made together after returning to the space.

Because the Adventurer heavily injured the murderer, allowing the police to successfully arrest the murderer, the Adventurer is rewarded with one piece of ordinary equipment. The Adventurer may claim it from the space at any time.

Looking at this string of space prompts, Lin Maoxian smiled—especially when he saw there was also a piece of equipment. Though the word "ordinary" made it clear it would not be anything good, who told him he was still bare as could be right now, without a single piece of equipment on him? But now was not the time to claim it. He should deal with the matter before him first. In any case, it could not run away; a little while would not matter.

"Miss Kisaki, are you all right?" Looking at the woman before him, with her long hair tied back, her face full of calm and not the least bit panicked, her arms crossed at her shoulders, she looked extremely capable and beautiful. She truly lived up to the title of "Queen," full of charm.

"Of course. I should thank Mr. Lin for your help." Kisaki Eri looked at the man before her. He was over 1.8 meters tall and had a very solid build. Judging from his reasoning just now, he was also very smart. Though he did not look particularly handsome, he was still very easy on the eyes. Who knew how many women would fall for him?

"Not at all. As a man, this is what I should do." As he spoke, he looked toward Inspector Megure, who was walking over.

Megure Juzo looked very happy. "You two, for this case to be solved so smoothly, I really must thank you both for your help. Please come over here and give a statement. It won't take too much of your time."

Before long, the group finished giving their statements and left the café.

"Ah, Conan, sorry. I got held up a little and made you wait so long." When Ran Mouri saw Conan, she went forward and apologized awkwardly.

Conan glanced at Wakaoji standing to the side and deliberately said to him, "Women will be yours as long as you sweet-talk them. Isn't that right, big brother?"

Wakaoji looked at Conan, appearing very embarrassed. "Oh, it's you, little boy. Nice to meet you."

Ran Mouri looked at Wakaoji, then turned to ask Conan, "Who is he?"

Conan was shocked. Ran didn't know him? Then I got it wrong. So who exactly was that person? Could it be that man...

A young girl rushed out from the crowd and angrily asked Conan, "Is what you said true? Conan."

When Conan looked, it turned out to be Sonoko. Thinking that man was no good, he said, "Sister Sonoko, it's you. I heard him say that."

Smack! After hearing Conan's words, Sonoko was furious. She went forward and slapped Wakaoji across the face, then stormed off.

"Sonoko... Sonoko, listen to me explain!" Wakaoji covered his slapped cheek, glared viciously at Conan, and chased after Sonoko in the direction she had run.

"So you were here. Look at what you're wearing—why are you dressed like that?" The one speaking was Kisaki Eri, who had finished giving her statement and come out with Lin Maoxian, then started looking for her daughter.

When Ran Mouri saw Kisaki Eri, she said coquettishly, "Mom, I'm not a child anymore. I know what kind of clothes I should wear."

Standing to the side, Lin Maoxian glanced at Ran Mouri. As expected of the female lead, she really was beautiful. Her tall, graceful figure was like a hibiscus emerging from clear water, slim and elegant. Her slightly slanted, wispy bangs and deep-brown long hair fell to her waist, the ends naturally fluffy, poised and unforced. Her fair face was often touched with a faint blush, lovely and moving. Her clear eyes, serene expression, and smiling gaze like a crescent moon, together with her blue-purple pupils, gave off a firm yet warm and captivating air. She was a simple, clean girl, and every movement revealed a natural poise.

"Everyone, it's getting late. How about I treat you all to lunch?" Lin Maoxian looked at them. The main mission would still have to fall on their shoulders.

Kisaki Eri felt a little embarrassed. "How could I? If it weren't for Mr. Lin's help just now, I don't even know if I'd still be standing here. I should be the one treating. There's a good restaurant nearby. Let's walk over while we talk."

Hearing Kisaki Eri's words, Ran Mouri hurriedly asked, "Mom, did you run into some danger just now?"

Kisaki Eri smiled and did not explain. She pointed at Ran Mouri and said to Lin Maoxian, "It was nothing. It's all over now. Mr. Lin, let me introduce you. This is my daughter, Ran Mouri."

Of course Lin Maoxian already knew her name, but he still said, "Very pleased to meet you, Miss Ran Mouri. My name is Lin Maoxian, and I'm from China. I didn't expect Miss Kisaki to be so young and already have such a grown daughter." The last sentence, however, was said to Kisaki Eri at the side.

Hearing Lin Maoxian say she was very young, Kisaki Eri looked extremely pleased. "Not at all, Mr. Lin, you flatter me. My daughter is already sixteen. I'm almost old."

Looking at Kisaki Eri's youthful appearance, Lin Maoxian smiled and said, "Miss Kisaki, you must be joking. If you didn't say it, no one would think you already had a daughter this grown." He glanced at Conan, who was standing silently beside Ran, and asked him, "Conan, don't you think I'm right? Isn't this big sister very beautiful?"

Thinking of how he and Ran had often been scolded by her mother when they were little, Conan said a little fearfully, "Yes, Auntie is a great beauty."

Kisaki Eri looked at the somewhat trembling Conan and smiled. "Where did that imposing manner from just now go? You seem very afraid of me, Conan."

Ran Mouri laughed at the side and said, "Conan, this is my mother." Then she introduced him to Kisaki Eri. "Mom, this is Conan, who's temporarily staying at our house. He's Shinichi's relative."

Lin Maoxian also looked at Conan and said, "That's right. I saw his performance very clearly in the shop just now. He really is an impressive child." Then, as if thinking of something, he said somewhat eerily, "His performance didn't seem like that of an ordinary child. He seemed a little like an experienced detective."

Hearing Lin Maoxian's words, Conan grew extremely nervous inside. This man's identity was unclear; he absolutely could not let him discover anything related to his true identity. He hurriedly explained, "No, it's not like that. I only learned from Uncle Mouri. I learned all this knowledge from watching Uncle Mouri handle cases."

Ran Mouri also said, "When my dad handles cases, Conan is there too, and he always finds some very important clues that help Dad solve them."

Lin Maoxian's heart stirred. "Oh? Then your father is..."

Ran Mouri said, "My father is Mouri Kogoro. He's a detective."

Lin Maoxian pretended to be very surprised as he asked, "So he's the famous 'Sleeping Kogoro,' Mr. Mouri? Then do you know where Conan is when your dad is asleep?"

Ran Mouri propped her chin in her hand and thought about it. "Now that you mention it, I really never noticed. It seems like whenever Dad is doing his analysis, Conan isn't there. Maybe he went off somewhere to play."

Hearing this, Lin Maoxian gave Conan a meaningful look.

Conan was startled by that meaningful gaze. He waved his hands and hurriedly said, "No, I'm there the whole time! It's just that you didn't notice, Ran."

Ran Mouri thought for a moment. "Really?" Since she had not paid much attention, she stopped thinking about it.

Remembering the purpose of coming on this date today, Ran Mouri asked Kisaki Eri, "Mom, you've been away for ten years too, right?"

Kisaki Eri had not expected her daughter to ask this so suddenly, and said irritably, "What about it?" Did she not know there was an outsider here? Some things could only be discussed in private.

Seeing that Kisaki Eri was a little angry, Ran Mouri said carefully, "Mom, I just mean, shouldn't you go back to Dad's side by now?"

That would have been fine if she had not said it, but at the mention of that man, Kisaki Eri became even angrier. "I would never go back to a tasteless, vulgar drunkard who flirts with women everywhere. I was hurt because of her, and that's why I cruelly gave up everything I should have had, and even you, my daughter."