Ch. 481Valentine's Day Special (End)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Xinyi realizes he revealed his true past while drunk.
  • Haibara Ai gives Lin Xinyi homemade Valentine's Day chocolate.
  • Lin Xinyi and Haibara Ai discuss their views on craftsmanship and 'spirit' in food.

Character Developments

  • Lin Xinyi: Struggles with revealing his past, shows his scientific and logical mindset when discussing food craftsmanship.
  • Haibara Ai: Shows affection through homemade chocolate, opens up more in conversation with Lin Xinyi, realizes she's comfortable with him.

Significant Themes

  • The power of honest communication in relationships.
  • The contrast between rigid, scientific thinking and the subjective nature of 'spirit' in craftsmanship.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Xinyi and Haibara Ai: They connect over their shared logical and scientific viewpoints, leading to a deeper understanding and affection between them.

Ch. 482The Phantom of Baker Street

Key Plot Points and Events

  • An exclusive game launch event is held for the world's first virtual reality game, running on the artificial intelligence 'Noah's Ark'.
  • Lin Xinyi, initially disbelieving, is convinced of the game's authenticity by Professor Agasa, Kudo Yusaku's involvement, and the presence of high-ranking Japanese elites.
  • Only 50 Brahmin-level players, selected from the next generation of influential families, are qualified to participate in the trial game.
  • Lin Xinyi expresses interest in the game but is hesitant to accept Suzuki Sonoko's offer of a trial qualification.

Character Developments

  • Lin Xinyi struggles to adapt to the advanced technology of the 21st century, displaying curiosity and eagerness to experience the virtual reality game.
  • Suzuki Sonoko demonstrates generosity and kindness by offering her trial qualification to Lin Xinyi.
  • Ayumi, Mitsuhiko, and Genta show disappointment at not being able to participate in the trial game, highlighting the social divide between them and the selected players.

Significant Themes

  • The gap between social classes and the privileges of the elite are emphasized through the selection process for the trial game participants.
  • The advancement of technology and its potential applications, such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence, are explored.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Xinyi interacts with Suzuki Sonoko, Professor Agasa, and the three elementary school students, discussing their thoughts on the game and its implications.
  • Lin Xinyi's conversation with Suzuki Sonoko reveals his curiosity and eagerness to experience the virtual reality game, while she shows generosity and kindness by offering him her trial qualification.

Ch. 483You Think You Deserve the Moroboshi Name Too

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Xinyi remains indifferent about the virtual reality game until he sees the children's envy for the beta testers.
  • Haibara Ai criticizes Japan's hereditary system, causing a stir among the adults.
  • Moroboshi Hideki, a privileged child, mocks and belittles Ayumi, Mitsuhiko, and Genta, leading to a confrontation.
  • Lin Xinyi decides not to intervene initially but changes his mind after Moroboshi Hideki's arrogant remarks.

Character Developments

  • Haibara Ai shows political awareness and maturity beyond her years.
  • Moroboshi Hideki exhibits arrogance and entitlement due to his privileged background.
  • Lin Xinyi demonstrates restraint and patience initially but shows disapproval towards Moroboshi Hideki's behavior.

Significant Themes

  • Hereditary system and social inequality in Japan.
  • The impact of privilege and power on individuals' behavior and worldview.
  • The tension between social status and personal merit.

Character Interactions

  • Haibara Ai and Lin Xinyi share a moment of understanding when he praises her insight.
  • Suzuki Sonoko and Lin Xinyi have differing views on how to handle Moroboshi Hideki's behavior.
  • Moroboshi Hideki's interaction with Ayumi, Mitsuhiko, and Genta highlights the contrast between their social statuses and attitudes.

Ch. 484Japan's Future Hope

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Xinyi discusses the issue of inherited talent and intelligence in Japanese society, leading to a conversation about the lack of upward mobility for ordinary people.
  • Moroboshi Hideki and his friends arrive, challenging Lin Xinyi's perspective.
  • Lin Xinyi slaps Moroboshi Hideki for his arrogance, drawing the attention of Moroboshi Toshio, the Assistant Commissioner and Hideki's grandfather.
  • Moroboshi Toshio assesses Lin Xinyi's strength and background before deciding to support Lin Xinyi's actions.

Character Developments

  • Lin Xinyi: Shows his disregard for authority and his willingness to stand up for his beliefs, even when faced with powerful figures like Moroboshi Toshio.
  • Moroboshi Hideki: Demonstrates his arrogance and lack of understanding of the adult world, causing him to misjudge the situation and underestimate Lin Xinyi.
  • Moroboshi Toshio: Reveals his political acumen and understanding of public opinion, choosing to support Lin Xinyi to maintain his reputation and the morale of his officers.

Significant Themes

  • The impact of lineage and family background on success and upward mobility in Japanese society.
  • The tension between authority and individual freedom, as seen in Lin Xinyi's defiance of Moroboshi Hideki and Moroboshi Toshio's assessment of Lin Xinyi.
  • The importance of reputation and public opinion in maintaining power and influence, as demonstrated by Moroboshi Toshio's decision to support Lin Xinyi.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Xinyi and Moroboshi Hideki: Their interaction highlights the power dynamic between a confident, outspoken adult and an arrogant, naive child, with Lin Xinyi ultimately asserting his dominance.
  • Lin Xinyi and Moroboshi Toshio: Their interaction showcases the political maneuvering and assessment of power and influence between a high-ranking police official and a subordinate who has gained significant respect and recognition within the department.

Ch. 485Master Lin Goes Online

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Moroboshi Hideki, grandson of Deputy Superintendent Moroboshi, is involved in a dispute with Lin Xinyi and other children due to his arrogance.
  • Lin Xinyi is accused of putting a curse on Hideki, leading to a discussion about the rumors of Lin's supernatural abilities within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.
  • Lin Xinyi realizes that the current situation matches the conditions for a Conan-science incident and grows concerned about potential danger.
  • Katamura Tadaaki, an executive at Sindora Company and Kudo Yusaku's old classmate, reveals that he has a secret enemy and usually works in a surveillance-free underground server room.

Character Developments

  • Moroboshi Hideki displays his arrogant and entitled nature, leading to conflict with Lin Xinyi and other children.
  • Lin Xinyi shows concern for public safety and security, demonstrating his responsibility as a police officer.
  • Katamura Tadaaki reveals a potential threat to his life, hinting at a possible future conflict.

Significant Themes

  • The consequences of arrogance and entitlement, as seen through Moroboshi Hideki's behavior.
  • The power of rumors and superstition, as exhibited by the spread of stories about Lin Xinyi's supernatural abilities.
  • The importance of security and preparedness, emphasized by Lin Xinyi's concern for potential danger at the game launch event.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Xinyi and Moroboshi Hideki clash due to Hideki's arrogance and disrespect towards others.
  • Lin Xinyi and Deputy Superintendent Moroboshi discuss the rumors about Lin's supernatural abilities and the potential danger at the game launch event.
  • Lin Xinyi and Katamura Tadaaki discuss the security arrangements for the game launch and the potential threat to Katamura's life.

Ch. 486Master Lin, Please Restrain Your Powers

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Katamura Tadaaki confronts Chairman Sindora about his role in Hiroki's death.
  • Sindora attempts to kill Tadaaki but is apprehended by the police, including Lin Xinyi and his team.
  • The game demo continues despite Sindora's arrest.

Character Developments

  • Katamura Tadaaki: Confronts Sindora to seek justice for his son, Hiroki.
  • Thomas Sindora: Attempts murder to keep his secret, demonstrating his ruthlessness.
  • Lin Xinyi: Leads the team to apprehend Sindora, further cementing his reputation as a skilled detective.

Significant Themes

  • The consequences of exploitation and abuse of power.
  • The impact of secrets and family history on one's life and decisions.

Character Interactions

  • Tadaaki and Sindora: Their tense confrontation highlights the power dynamics and consequences of their past actions.
  • Lin Xinyi and Moroboshi Toshio: Their interaction showcases the growing respect and recognition of Lin Xinyi's abilities by higher-ranking officials.
  • Lin Xinyi and Moroboshi Hideki: Hideki's desperate plea for Lin Xinyi to "take back his powers" hints at a deeper connection between them, possibly related to Lin Xinyi's "predictions."

Ch. 487"Onmyoji vs. Artificial Intelligence" (Combined Chapter)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Xinyi, after initially refusing, agrees to take Moroboshi Hideki's spot in the game to protect him from potential misfortune.
  • The game begins, and an Artificial Intelligence named 'Noah's Ark' takes control of the 50 players, including Lin Xinyi, trapping them in the game world. It announces that if none of them clear the game, they will die in reality.
  • The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, including Inspector Megure and Deputy Director Moroboshi, is at a loss on how to handle this sci-fi situation.

Character Developments

  • Lin Xinyi: Shows selflessness and concern for Moroboshi Hideki's well-being, taking his place in the game. He also demonstrates his confidence in his abilities to deal with the Artificial Intelligence.
  • Moroboshi Hideki: Realizes the extent of Lin Xinyi's kindness and is moved to tears. He begins to see Lin Xinyi as a 'Master.'
  • Moroboshi Toshio: Despite the unexpected turn of events, maintains his composure and confidence in Lin Xinyi's abilities. He believes that Lin Xinyi will be the one to defeat the Artificial Intelligence.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of selflessness and sacrifice is highlighted through Lin Xinyi's actions.
  • The contrast between traditional Japanese beliefs (represented by Lin Xinyi as an Onmyoji) and advanced technology (represented by the American Artificial Intelligence) is emphasized.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Xinyi and Moroboshi Hideki: Their relationship evolves from hostility to a sense of mutual respect and understanding, with Lin Xinyi protecting Moroboshi Hideki and the latter seeing Lin Xinyi as a 'Master.'
  • Moroboshi Toshio and Inspector Megure: The Deputy Director maintains his confidence in Lin Xinyi, while Inspector Megure is at a loss on how to handle the situation, highlighting their different perspectives and experiences.

Ch. 488Tongue-Lashing Artificial Intelligence

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Xinyi and other characters enter a virtual reality game, Cocoon, created by Conan's science.
  • They are trapped by the AI, Noah's Ark, who reveals that at least one person must clear the game to save everyone.
  • Noah's Ark explains its actions are based on Sawada Hiroki's will to change Japan's rigid society.

Character Developments

  • Lin Xinyi demonstrates his logical thinking and debating skills, challenging Noah's Ark's reasoning.
  • Noah's Ark shows understanding and cooperation, but its political understanding is limited to an elementary school level.

Significant Themes

  • The debate between Lin Xinyi and Noah's Ark highlights the theme of logical reasoning versus emotional or ideological reasoning.
  • The discussion on education systems touches on the theme of class stratification and social mobility.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Xinyi interacts with Noah's Ark, questioning its motives and challenging its logic.
  • The other children are initially excited but become frightened when they realize the danger they're in.
  • Conan is present but doesn't actively participate in the conversation with Noah's Ark.

Ch. 489You Have Been Muted by the System

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Noah's Ark, the AI controlling the game, is criticized by Lin Xinyi for its simplistic and crude approach to changing society by eliminating "bad Brahmins" (the wealthy and powerful).
  • Noah's Ark presents five game worlds to the players, and most children choose randomly. Lin Xinyi and Mouri Ran discuss the best choice.
  • Lin Xinyi suggests Rome, but Conan argues for London, claiming his father wrote the script for that game world.

Character Developments

  • Lin Xinyi shows his understanding of societal issues and criticizes Noah's Ark's methods, displaying his intelligence and moral compass.
  • Conan demonstrates his analytical skills and knowledge of his father's work, showing his confidence and strategic thinking.

Significant Themes

  • The critique of societal structures and the wealthy elite.
  • The use of intelligence and strategy over brute force.
  • The influence of the game's creator on the game's outcome.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Xinyi and Noah's Ark: Lin Xinyi criticizes Noah's Ark's methods, and Noah's Ark ignores or avoids responding to Lin Xinyi's questions.
  • Lin Xinyi and Mouri Ran: They discuss the best game world to choose, with Lin Xinyi initially suggesting Rome and Mouri Ran not expressing a preference.
  • Lin Xinyi and Conan: Conan convinces Lin Xinyi to choose London by revealing his father wrote the script for that game world.

Ch. 490Pseudo-Open World?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Players enter Foggy London, 1888, encountering Jack the Ripper's crime scene.
  • Jack the Ripper escapes, and police arrive, mentioning Inspector Lestrade.
  • Conan deduces that the game world incorporates the Sherlock Holmes universe.
  • The main quest involves finding Sherlock Holmes at 221B Baker Street for help in catching Jack the Ripper.

Character Developments

  • Lin Xinyi shows his gaming mindset, complaining about the game's linearity despite its realistic world.
  • Conan demonstrates his understanding of the game's structure and the Sherlock Holmes universe.
  • Haibara Ai hints at an "even easier way" to clear the game.

Significant Themes

  • The game's pseudo-open world structure, offering a main quest with clear objectives but limited exploration.
  • The integration of historical and fictional elements, with Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes existing in the same world.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Xinyi and Mouri Ran work together to chase Jack the Ripper.
  • Conan shares his knowledge of the Sherlock Holmes universe with the team.
  • Haibara Ai offers a potential alternative way to clear the game.

Ch. 491Master Haibara Can See the Future Too

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Haibara Ai reveals she and other transmigrators can "foresee the future," suggesting an easier way to catch Jack the Ripper than involving Sherlock Holmes.
  • The group realizes the current victim, Elizabeth Stride, matches the third victim of Jack the Ripper in history, who was not disemboweled due to a witness interrupting the crime.
  • Haibara Ai predicts Jack the Ripper's next crime will occur in about half an hour, matching the historical "Double Murder Night" of September 30, 1888.
  • The group decides to set up an ambush at Mitre Square for 1:45 AM to catch Jack the Ripper.

Character Developments

  • Conan is initially reluctant to trust Haibara Ai's plan but eventually agrees.
  • Haibara Ai demonstrates her knowledge of Jack the Ripper's crimes and her ability to foresee future events.
  • Lin Xinyi shows understanding of Jack the Ripper's history and supports Haibara Ai's plan.

Significant Themes

  • The influence of history on the game world and the potential accuracy of historical events within the game.
  • The advantages of being a transmigrator, such as foreseeing future events.

Character Interactions

  • Conan and Haibara Ai have a brief debate about the feasibility of her plan.
  • Haibara Ai interacts with an NPC to confirm the current date and time, further supporting her hypothesis about the game's connection to historical events.
  • Lin Xinyi and Haibara Ai work together to understand and execute her plan.

Ch. 492Inspector Lestrade

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The game's timeline matches the third case of Jack the Ripper.
  • Lin Xinyi and Mouri Ran plan to ambush Jack the Ripper at Mitre Square.
  • They're stopped by Scotland Yard officers who consider them witnesses.
  • Inspector Lestrade arrives, suspecting the players due to their presence at the crime scene.
  • Conan intervenes, convincing Lestrade to stake out Mitre Square based on a "prediction" from Sherlock Holmes.

Character Developments

  • Lin Xinyi and Conan strategize to clear the level.
  • Inspector Lestrade is introduced, bearing similarities to Inspector Megure from the original series.
  • Conan displays his confidence and quick thinking in convincing Lestrade.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle between players and NPCs' pre-set behaviors.
  • The challenge of convincing NPCs to act based on player knowledge.
  • The influence of the original series' characters on the game's design.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Xinyi and Conan work together to find a solution.
  • Conan interacts with Inspector Lestrade, using his knowledge of Sherlock Holmes to persuade him.
  • The players encounter resistance from Scotland Yard officers, highlighting the tension between players and NPCs.

Ch. 493Adaptation Is Not Random Fabrication

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Conan, using Sherlock Holmes's name, tries to convince Inspector Lestrade that he and his friends are Holmes's assistants.
  • Conan recounts details of Holmes's cases, including 'The Disappearance of Lord St. Simon's Bride' and 'A Scandal in Bohemia', to prove his connection to Holmes.
  • Lestrade initially believes Conan but becomes suspicious when Conan's timeline and facts don't match the actual events.

Character Developments

  • Conan: Demonstrates quick thinking and acting skills, trying to convince Lestrade of his identity as Holmes's assistant. He struggles when his knowledge of the original stories clashes with the game's altered timeline.
  • Inspector Lestrade: Initially fooled by Conan's lies, he becomes suspicious and ultimately sees through Conan's deception, displaying a keen eye for detail and knowledge of Holmes's whereabouts and cases.

Significant Themes

  • The power of names and reputation (Sherlock Holmes's name convinces Lestrade initially).
  • The importance of accurate information and details (Conan's lies unravel due to inaccuracies).
  • The consequences of altering established narratives (Conan's struggle due to the game's altered timeline).

Character Interactions

  • Conan and Inspector Lestrade: Conan tries to deceive Lestrade, but Lestrade's knowledge of Holmes's cases and whereabouts exposes Conan's lies.
  • Conan and Sherlock Holmes (through Conan's memories): Conan's knowledge of Holmes's cases helps him initially convince Lestrade, but the altered timeline in the game causes him to stumble.

Ch. 494Moriarty's Accomplices?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The story shifts to 1889 London, with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson offline.
  • Irene Adler is now single and ambiguously involved with Holmes.
  • Conan and Lin Xinyi are suspected by Inspector Lestrade of being connected to Jack the Ripper and working for a powerful, evil force, possibly Moriarty.

Character Developments

  • Conan realizes the gravity of the situation and struggles to explain their actions to Lestrade.
  • Lestrade becomes increasingly suspicious and deductive, mirroring Inspector Megure from the original series.
  • Mouri Ran's surprise at hearing Moriarty's name inadvertently strengthens Lestrade's suspicions.

Significant Themes

  • The power of secrets and hidden identities, as seen in Moriarty's mysterious nature.
  • The struggle between good (Holmes) and evil (Moriarty), with Conan and the others caught in the middle.

Character Interactions

  • Conan and Lin Xinyi try to navigate Lestrade's suspicions, with Conan attempting to explain their actions.
  • Lestrade's interrogation of Conan, Lin Xinyi, and Mouri Ran reveals his deductive skills and growing suspicion of Moriarty's involvement.
  • Mouri Ran's reaction to Moriarty's name inadvertently strengthens Lestrade's suspicions, leading to a tense standoff.

Ch. 495Master Lin Revealed His Divine Powers in London

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Conan and his team are suspected of being Moriarty's accomplices due to their presence at Jack the Ripper's crime scene.
  • Lin Xinyi decides to use his "Eastern Monk" persona to clear their suspicions and foresees Jack the Ripper's next target.
  • Lin Xinyi successfully convinces Inspector Lestrade to let them go by demonstrating his "prophetic" abilities.

Character Developments

  • Lin Xinyi embraces his "Eastern Monk" persona to navigate the situation, showcasing adaptability and quick thinking.
  • Conan and Mouri Ran are stunned by Lin Xinyi's sudden transformation but remain supportive.
  • Inspector Lestrade is initially skeptical but becomes more open to Lin Xinyi's claims after seeing his "prophetic" abilities.

Significant Themes

  • The Western fascination with Eastern mysticism and the exotic.
  • The power of deception and adaptability in navigating complex situations.
  • The tension between suspicion and belief.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Xinyi and Haibara Ai collaborate to create the "Eastern Monk" persona and plan.
  • Lin Xinyi and Lestrade engage in a tense exchange, with Lin Xinyi gradually winning Lestrade's trust.
  • Conan and Mouri Ran are taken aback by Lin Xinyi's actions but remain supportive.

Ch. 496Borrowing Your Magic Tool

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Xinyi arrives at the crime scene and accurately describes the victim, Elizabeth Stride, without approaching the body.
  • He details the cause of death and the sequence of events leading to it, impressing Inspector Lestrade.
  • Lin Xinyi predicts that Jack the Ripper may strike again at Mitre Square between 1:30 and 1:45 AM.
  • Lestrade agrees to stake out Mitre Square and asks Lin Xinyi to join him.
  • Before leaving, Lin Xinyi asks Lestrade to lend him a "Magic Tool" for sending evil spirits to the afterlife, referring to Lestrade's Webley Mk.VI Revolver.

Character Developments

  • Lin Xinyi demonstrates his ability to analyze crime scenes and predict events, gaining Lestrade's trust and respect.
  • Lestrade, initially skeptical, becomes a believer in Lin Xinyi's powers and eagerly accepts his help in catching Jack the Ripper.

Significant Themes

  • The power of observation and deduction in solving crimes.
  • The influence of supernatural beliefs on people's actions and decisions.
  • The use of modern technology (the revolver) as a metaphorical "Magic Tool" for dealing with evil.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Xinyi impresses Lestrade with his accurate observations and predictions, leading Lestrade to accept his help in the Jack the Ripper case.
  • Lin Xinyi's request for Lestrade's revolver highlights the cultural and technological differences between their worlds, with Lin Xinyi treating the revolver as a "Magic Tool" for his purposes.

Ch. 497Elementary School Teammates

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Xinyi borrows a magical item from Lestrade and leaves his elementary school teammates behind.
  • He, along with Conan, Mouri Ran, and Haibara Ai, travels to Mitre Square to ambush Jack the Ripper.
  • The elementary school players disobey Lin Xinyi's orders, follow him, and accidentally alert Jack the Ripper, causing him to flee.
  • The main quest changes to finding Jack the Ripper within the cordoned-off district.

Character Developments

  • Lin Xinyi shows concern for his teammates' safety and displeasure at their disobedience.
  • Conan demonstrates his analytical skills by deducing Noah's Ark's intentions and the new main quest.
  • Emori Akira showcases his determination to participate in the game despite being an elementary school student.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of disobedience and its consequences, as seen through the elementary school players' actions.
  • The idea of game difficulty and fun, as explored by Conan's analysis of Noah's Ark's intentions.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Xinyi interacts with his elementary school teammates, showing frustration at their disobedience.
  • Conan interacts with Lin Xinyi, providing insight into the game's mechanics and the new main quest.
  • Emori Akira interacts with Lin Xinyi, showing his determination to participate in the game.

Ch. 498"Oriental Savant" Lestrade (Double Chapter)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The police block off a city block to catch Jack the Ripper, but time is running out.
  • Lin Xinyi and Conan deduce that the game's "examiner" (Noah's Ark) wants a challenge and has left clues in the game process.
  • They realize the key clue is the body of the first victim, Elizabeth.
  • Lin Xinyi examines the body and finds threads of silk and wool, suggesting the victim came into contact with a high-end carpet.
  • He concludes that the killer used a carriage with such a carpet, and orders Inspector Lestrade to gather all carriages in the block.

Character Developments

  • Lin Xinyi demonstrates his analytical skills and deductive reasoning, earning respect from Inspector Lestrade and the officers.
  • Inspector Lestrade shows fanatical belief in Lin Xinyi's abilities, agreeing to his orders without question.
  • Haibara Ai provides historical context and theories about the Jack the Ripper case.

Significant Themes

  • The game's "examiner" (Noah's Ark) manipulating events to create a challenge for the players.
  • The contrast between real-world investigative logic and game-playing mindset.
  • The importance of clues left in the game process for players to progress.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Xinyi and Conan work together to analyze the case, with Haibara Ai providing historical context.
  • Lin Xinyi interacts with Inspector Lestrade, who shows unwavering faith in his abilities.
  • The police officers are confused by Lin Xinyi's actions but follow his orders nonetheless, impressed by his "magical rituals" and Inspector Lestrade's explanations.

Ch. 499Master's Magic Potion

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Xinyi and Lestrade search for carriages instead of people, finding eight carriages with only coachmen.
  • Lin Xinyi infers that Jack the Ripper might be among these coachmen.
  • Lin Xinyi plans to use a chemical, Luminol, to detect bloodstains on the suspects, revealing the killer.

Character Developments

  • Lin Xinyi demonstrates his forensic knowledge and confidence in solving the case.
  • Lestrade becomes more respectful and reliant on Lin Xinyi's abilities.

Significant Themes

  • The use of science and technology in solving crimes.
  • The challenge of inferring truth from limited evidence.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Xinyi and Lestrade work together, with Lestrade increasingly deferring to Lin Xinyi's expertise.
  • Lin Xinyi shows no sign of communicating with Elizabeth's spirit, relying instead on his own deductions.

Ch. 500Where Is the Bloodstain?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Xinyi, with his extensive knowledge, instructs officers to gather chemicals for a presumptive blood test on eight coachmen suspected of being Jack the Ripper.
  • The test results show no latent blood on any of the suspects, leading to disappointment and uncertainty.
  • Lin Xinyi considers the possibility that Jack the Ripper is skilled enough to kill without getting blood on himself.
  • He decides to inspect the suspects' carriages for any bloodstains, as the killer might have used them to transport organs from previous crimes.

Character Developments

  • Lin Xinyi demonstrates his expertise in chemistry and crime scene analysis, but faces a setback when the blood test results are inconclusive.
  • Inspector Lestrade initially shows faith in Lin Xinyi but begins to doubt his abilities when the test results are negative.
  • The eight coachmen remain calm and unconcerned throughout the blood test, further confusing Lin Xinyi and the police.

Significant Themes

  • The pursuit of truth and evidence in solving a crime.
  • The challenge of facing setbacks and uncertainty in an investigation.
  • The importance of considering all possibilities and angles in an investigation.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Xinyi and Inspector Lestrade work together, with Lestrade initially impressed by Lin Xinyi's knowledge but later questioning his approach.
  • Lin Xinyi interacts with the eight coachmen, trying to gauge their reactions and guilt, but they all remain calm and unconcerned.
  • Lin Xinyi and Lestrade have a brief exchange where Lestrade questions the necessity of checking the carriages, and Lin Xinyi explains his reasoning.
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