[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-in-the-world-of-conan-after-the-simulation-the-h":3,"chapter-in-the-world-of-conan-after-the-simulation-the-h-in-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-chapter-180":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","In the World of Conan: After the Simulation, the Heroines Break Down",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1998201,2897,"Chapter 180","in-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-chapter-180",180,"\u003Cp>\"That’s impossible, he’s still a high school student!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Miwako said helplessly from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inspector! We found the lungs of those girls!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young officer ran over to report to Megure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the report, Inspector Megure’s face turned serious:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apologies, I must take my leave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sato, finish the handover and go home to rest! You aren't needed here anymore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Miwako did not refuse Inspector Megure’s kindness and agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to look at Kisaki Eri and Hoshino Ki:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two, don't leave yet, wait for me. I'll be out in a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she entered the crime scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene was in chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small area was surrounded by layers of police tape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officers were busy cleaning up the aftermath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They moved the girls' bodies from the warehouse, along with the deer antlers, to the center of the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girls' lungs were also removed one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were placed in glass jars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the frost covering the surface of the jars, it was clear...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murderer had kept them in a refrigerator...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the case was solved, Hoshino Ki prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he stepped across the police tape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, wait! Are you Hoshino Ki?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a microphone was shoved into Hoshino Ki’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped back, wanting to put some distance between himself and the microphone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew he would bump directly into Kisaki Eri, who was following behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisaki Eri didn't have time to react to the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stumbled, losing her footing, and was about to fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki turned and wrapped his arms around her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisaki Eri had actually prepared herself to hit the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with a blink, she landed in a warm embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cool scent instantly reached her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisaki Eri looked up at Hoshino Ki, dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those dark, deep eyes made her unable to look away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excuse me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporter on the side awkwardly made a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisaki Eri instantly snapped back to reality and rose from Hoshino Ki’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She straightened her clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a composed expression, she walked to Hoshino Ki’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"gossip soul\" within the reporter suddenly erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured to his colleague holding the camera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he moved the microphone directly in front of Kisaki Eri:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I ask... are you and Hoshino-kun a couple?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisaki Eri stood frozen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After carefully processing the reporter's words, a red flush suddenly rose on her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki turned to look at Kisaki Eri.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His dark eyes stared straight at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisaki Eri happened to look at him at that exact moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant their gazes met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisaki Eri hurriedly looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said to the reporter:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, we aren't!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reporters are always relentless when pursuing the news they want.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He poked the microphone forward again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I saw you blushing, why is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisaki Eri was stuck in place, unable to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having navigated the legal world for so many years, she had never encountered such a situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How was she supposed to answer this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, are you actually nursing a secret crush?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporter’s questions were pressing, with the air of someone who wouldn't stop until they got something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black camera lens was pointed at Kisaki Eri.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the reporter's badgering, she found herself unable to cope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bead of sweat rolled down Kisaki Eri’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shifted her feet slightly backward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Hoshino Ki stepped forward, blocking the camera:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Move aside!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold voice startled everyone present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisaki Eri stepped forward and grabbed Hoshino Ki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki turned to look at Kisaki Eri.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Kisaki Eri shaking her head slightly at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, we are not accepting interviews right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Miwako had just finished her handover and walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Hoshino Ki being pestered by the reporter, she immediately came to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Sato Miwako’s help, the reporter was escorted away from the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To express gratitude for Hoshino Ki’s life-saving act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Miwako suggested inviting the two of them to her home as guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisaki Eri, standing nearby, also expressed a desire to treat Hoshino Ki to a grand meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the two women discussed it together, they reached a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them went to Sato Miwako’s home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was supposed to be the two women treating Hoshino Ki grandly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unexpectedly, it turned into this current scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the dining table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Miwako and Kisaki Eri hit it off immediately after getting to know each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them began toasting each other, and the situation spiraled out of control.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I’ve already decided to get a divorce! Ran will live with me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisaki Eri was a bit drunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were two distinct flushes on her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly! In my opinion, that so-called 'Sleeping Mouri Kogoro' is completely unworthy of you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Miwako held a wine glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes had a hazy, unfocused look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great minds think alike!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two clinked their glasses together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they tilted their heads back and downed the drinks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki was not yet 18, so he couldn't drink alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he could only silently eat his meal and drink... juice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After three rounds of drinks, both women were slumped over the dining table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this their idea of treating him grandly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki checked the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was very late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the state of these two, he knew they wouldn't be going home today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki opened his phone and sent a text to Miyano Akemi:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Not coming back tonight, you guys go to sleep early.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clicked send.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sending the message, Hoshino Ki put his phone in his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki walked between Kisaki Eri and Sato Miwako.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out and placed his hands on their arms, giving them a gentle push:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! Wake up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were in a state of total incoherence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisaki Eri’s eyes were hazy and soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her seductive, mature gaze made one want to swallow hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Miwako was lazy and casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like a clingy little kitten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she saw Hoshino Ki’s face, she lunged toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki didn't dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please give flowers, please subscribe!!\u003C\u002Fp>",1049,"2026-06-15T14:30:30.301Z","2026-06-15T14:36:55.334Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","9e99bc4cadcb87a117c2ba7d72a35d1cc05331225e11ca2914b2eeea28ec786b","in-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-chapter-181","in-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-chapter-179",260,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fin-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-cover.jpg"]