coobybook Chapter 252: Melodi Family Birthday Party (Part 2)
Chapter 252: Melodi Family Birthday Party (Part 2)
After discussing it for a while, they finally decided to take things as they came and attend this banquet that was destined to be turbulent. As for Conan, who didn't have an invitation, he would probably have to think of another way.
[Novelist: Okay, Mr. Joseph's character design has been released.]
[Composer: Well, the idea of a terrifying old monster surviving from the French Revolution is truly stunning.]
[Air Force: Wait, if that's the setting, then isn't it a bit redundant for us to try to steal the Black Organization's data on immortality research?]
[Novelist: No, it can be modified to mean that the purpose of obtaining this information is to help another person achieve eternal life. The method of achieving eternal life is different for everyone.]
[Soul of the Umbrella (White): As the saying goes, one cannot generalize about one's physique...]
[Soul of the Umbrella (Black): So, are we two brothers going to use this setting from now on?]
[First Mate: I think it's possible. Is this a good setting? This setting is really cool.]
[Cowboy: What's wrong?]
[Novelist: I'm urgently revising the outline. The "photographer"'s" immortality relies on preserving memories through paintings, cameras, and photographs, ultimately achieving the immortality of memory. His ultimate goal is to resurrect his brother and achieve eternal life with him.]
[Novelist: In the case of the "Soul of the Umbrella," two brothers share a common life. If one dies, the other cannot survive alone. Both brothers want the other to live well, so they hope to perfect the method of immortality so that they can live together.]
[Adventurer: Is this setting too bizarre? Can Conan accept it?]
[Magician: Weird things happen everywhere. When the power of the gods is revealed, his worldview will probably explode.]
[Reporter: I remember the witch had previously tested Conan's acceptance of this ability.]
[Dream Witch: Haha, after the hints I gave him in the dream, his ability to withstand these things and powers will be greatly enhanced.]
[Novelist: With the Witch Lady backing me up, I can rest assured.]
[Novelist: Next, let's talk about how the conflict between the "Photographer" and the "Soul of the Umbrella" came about. The "Photographer" would do anything for his brother, but the "Soul of the Umbrella" clearly had a sense of justice. Each side had sabotaged the other's actions, and that's how the feud began.]
[Explorer: It has that vibe, similar to the script of Under the Truth.]
[Prisoner: It’s beautiful. I love it.]
[Madam Red: Speaking of which, if it's a birthday party, will there be all kinds of desserts?]
[Photographer: I'll arrange for the latest desserts for Madam Mary to try. After all, you'll be dressed up for the banquet.]
[Entomologist: Do you mean appearing before Conan as a new clone of "Madame Red"?]
[Composer: I think Conan will be very shocked.]
[Reporter: I will be entering this time as well, in the same capacity as I was on the train before.]
[Novelist: I think we can delve deeper into the story between us.]
[Explorer: No wonder you write novels, your brain is full of inspiration, right?]
[Entomologist: For example?]
[Novelist: Let's save this script for next time, once I've finished writing the arrangements for the banquet.]
[Adventurer: You're acting like a pigeon! I condemn you!]
[Novelist: Can something that hasn't even started yet be considered abandoned?]
[Doctor: Okay, okay, stop arguing and go back to rest. Don't let anything serious happen later.]
Conan returned to the Mouri Detective Agency and was still worrying about how to sneak into the Melody family's party. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Mouri Kogoro sitting at his desk with his tongue sticking out and laughing.
"Hahaha, it seems that I, Maori Kogoro, am really famous. Mr. Melody actually invited me too. It seems that I left a deep impression on him last time."
Kogoro Mouri was feeling smug at the moment, and Conan saw the invitation on the desk at a glance.
"Uncle, this can't be?"
Xiaolan answered Conan's question: "Yes, it's the invitation letter from the Melody family. I asked Sonoko before, and those who are invited can bring their families, so Conan, we can go together."
Xiaolan looked very happy, but then she felt a little disappointed. She thought to herself: It would be great if Shinichi could go with me to such a gorgeous banquet.
Conan didn't know what Xiaolan was thinking, he just felt something was wrong because he had heard from the novelists that this banquet was not simple. If there was any danger, he might not be able to guarantee Xiaolan's safety, but he couldn't think of any reason to stop Xiaolan from going.
Compared to the worried Conan, the Black Organization is more normal. Because in the last Golden Rose Theater incident, the undertaker successfully brought back the prototype of "Eternal Beauty", so this time he can stay in the safe house and take a break.
Asking the undertaker to go to such a large social venue would be worse than just burying him directly. More importantly, someone from the Black Organization actually received the invitation. Yes, this person is Vermouth, whose real name is Sharon Wynyard, a world-renowned actress.
"Birthday party?" Gin's hawk-like eyes revealed a sharp gaze. "What are these people planning to do? And they even sent the invitation to your email?"
Vermouth, who was sitting opposite, smiled softly: "Oh, it seems that there must be a very powerful hacker over there at Melody, who was able to find my email."
Vermouth showed the email to everyone. She was invited as a well-known female movie star. The invitation letter did not mention that she was a member of the Black Organization, but no one would believe that the Melodi family knew nothing about it.
Even the clever Vodka noticed something was wrong with the invitation: "Brother, this must be a conspiracy of the Melody family. Do you want to find a way to ruin this banquet?"
"Idiot, as the organizer of this banquet, Melodi has invited various celebrities from the upper class. The organization also needs the support of some of them. Ruining this banquet will only put the organization in a dilemma." Gin scolded Vodka, and then Vodka pouted and dared not speak.
Vermouth smiled and said, "It seems I have no choice but to keep the appointment as scheduled. However, I will carry a transmitter and a bug with me, so you guys better keep a close eye on me outside."
Amuro Toru offered a completely different idea: "To organize a banquet like this, I'm afraid it will take a lot of manpower. I see that the Melodi family has recently been recruiting waiters and kitchen helpers to work at the banquet."
Upon hearing this, the mercenary gave Amuro Toru a complicated look and said, "Are you addicted to part-time jobs now? Gathering intelligence anywhere is like working."
Amuro Toru smiled slightly: "But it is undeniable that this is indeed the most effective method, isn't it? Besides, since you don't have an invitation letter and you don't have the talent for a part-time job, it seems that you will not be able to attend this banquet."
Amuro Toru's original intention was to test whether the mercenary could infiltrate the banquet through the influence of the Oritis Organization, but he didn't expect the mercenary to have no interest in this banquet at all. "Whatever you want, I can find a buffet restaurant to eat while you're busy as a waiter, and then watch you make a fool of yourself. Don't come back with any missing limbs."
Although this answer contained some sarcasm, Toru Amuro gleaned an important message from it, which was that the mercenary knew that this banquet was not simple and might be very dangerous, and he used this tone to remind him.
It seems that more preparation is needed for this operation, Amuro Toru thought.