[{"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-229":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","In the World of Conan: After Simulating, the Female Characters Collapse",{"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},1998754,2897,"Chapter 229","in-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-chapter-229",229,"\u003Cp>one could still vaguely see the evil smirk curling at the corners of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He probably wished he could press his entire weight onto the woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The two of you! Please follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>a cold voice interrupted the old man’s \"prank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The old man jumped off the woman’s back with a look of disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then he stood in place, straightening his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki and the old man followed a beautiful young girl to the gate of the ancient castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Standing at the entrance was a sturdy, white-haired old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was dressed in a gorgeous black suit, with an extraordinary air; one look and you knew he wasn't an ordinary person!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Upon seeing Hoshino Ki’s arrival,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>the white-haired old man immediately showed a kind expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then he strode toward Hoshino Ki.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki focused his attention on this white-haired old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although the old man had an amiable appearance,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>the murderous aura around him could not be hidden at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Based on his first impression alone,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki could be certain that this old man’s strength would not be lower than the one beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However! Fortunately, neither of these two old men showed any hostility toward Hoshino Ki.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If he really had to fight them both,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>it would be hard to determine the winner.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, I’ve heard of your great name from the BOSS for a long time, Louis, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Today I finally see the real person; I didn't expect you to be so young!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The old man immediately shook Hoshino Ki’s hand warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You are...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki indicated that he didn't know the person in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"In the Organization, besides the BOSS, he is the highest-ranking. He is Ballantines, the Organization’s second-in-command.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The old man pulled a flask from his bosom.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He unscrewed the cap of the flask,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>and lazily poured the wine into his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You flatter me, Martell, you are also an old senior in the Organization!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ballantines squinted and smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He tilted his head and spoke to Martell.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki watched the two old men quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although he didn't show it on his face,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>he felt that these two were competing in secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Otherwise, why would Ballantines completely ignore Martell’s existence at first?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Come, come, come, please come in. I’ve prepared a very sumptuous dinner to entertain you both today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ballantines hurriedly ushered the two into the ancient castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Inside the castle’s reception hall,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>an extremely luxurious dinner had already begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The rectangular dining table was filled with a large amount of exquisite food.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There were also delicacies that Hoshino Ki had never seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He hadn't eaten dinner,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>and his stomach was already growling.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So Hoshino Ki didn't stand on ceremony with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He picked up his knife and fork and began to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Martell beside him was just chugging wine frantically,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>only eating a bite or two of food occasionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Clearly, he was a man obsessed with alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ballantines didn't mind their rude behavior,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>because this dinner was meant to entertain them both.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He wouldn't restrict what they ate or how they ate it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The sides of the dining table were filled with maids.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Their job was to serve tea, pour wine, and wipe mouths for the guests at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The row of maids on the left were all standard Chinese beauties.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Any one of them could be a big star.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The maids on the right were beauties with Western features.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They all had blonde hair, blue eyes, and extremely hot figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>All I can say is...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The life of the wealthy is truly wonderful!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Hoshino Ki’s gaze linger on the maids,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ballantines joked that if Hoshino Ki wanted, he could take one away.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After the two had eaten their fill,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ballantines waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The surrounding maids and security personnel walked out of the living room directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In just a moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>only the three of them remained at the dining table.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Time to talk business!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The BOSS is not convenient to show his face; you have always known this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"So, I will be fully authorized to explain what comes next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Do you two... have any objections?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ballantines spoke plainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He immediately made it clear that he was representing the BOSS.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Who could possibly say they had \"objections\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No objections!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I have no objections either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two said one after the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That’s great. As you can see, the BOSS is treating you both with the highest level of care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"We have also prepared the most luxurious houses for you in the city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"And your identity information has been registered in the internal personnel network; we will grant you the best treatment...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ballantines listed a whole bunch of generous benefits within the Organization in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This feeling was very subtle.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was just like when you first enter a company in your past life,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>and the boss describes that beautiful... pie in the sky!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In this situation,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>it often makes people have many beautiful fantasies about the company.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But after joining the company,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>you will realize...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>You’ve been scammed!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Is there a mission?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki cut off the other party’s words directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It’s just that... our Organization is currently facing internal and external troubles, and I’m afraid it will disband before long!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When he said this,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>his expression was solemn, and his tone was extremely sincere....\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It didn't look like a lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki understood instantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They were looking for someone to carry out a suicide mission??\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Martell was already somewhat tipsy after three rounds of drinks.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He slammed his palm onto the dining table with force.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The plates and food on the table shook instantly:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Damn it! I knew you bastard weren't planning anything good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Did you go and report me to the BOSS again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He opened his bloodshot eyes,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>full of anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Eh? Martell, you’ve wronged me this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Don't you know the current state of our Organization?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ballantines smiled at Martell,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>waving his hands repeatedly to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I don't believe your ghost stories, you old geezer, you’re very bad!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I was scammed miserably by you last year!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As he spoke, he stood up excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His fierce aura made it seem like he wanted to start a fight right there.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You’d better not be impulsive; look at where you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Under Ballantines’ reminder,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Martell paused slightly, and his drunkenness cleared by more than half.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was like a deflated balloon,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>slumping back into his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The current state of the Organization could be known without asking the upper management.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was indeed as Ballantines said:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>internal and external troubles.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Internal trouble: there were no loyal employees in the Organization besides Gin.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>External trouble: the police, FBI, Conan, and other organizations were eyeing them like tigers.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Continue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Martell picked up a glass of red wine from the table and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I presume you both have been following this serial killer incident, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Of course, Louis is even the big star of this incident!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ballantines placed the materials in his hand one by one on the empty space of the dining table.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One of the photos showed Hoshino Ki’s profile.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Oh, I followed it, so what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Martell looked indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This actually involves some secrets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"We have been hiding it all along.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"These serial killers are a breed developed by our rival organization.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Especially recently, their actions have become more frequent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Although they haven't attacked our headquarters directly,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"reliable sources say their goal is to eliminate us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A flash of light passed through Hoshino Ki’s dark eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wasn't this the organization he wiped out last time?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki understood what Ballantines wanted them to do without needing more words.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Oh? Then what should we do? Fight directly, or hide?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Martell asked tentatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hide? Only cowardly fools would choose to hide. Facing these pests that harm our Organization!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"We should fight! Even if we can't kill them, we must bite off a piece of their flesh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ballantines raised his fist, his face full of hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Case closed!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The BOSS called them here just to trick them into going to their deaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That was actually great.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki had already completed this mission long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Going there this time would be easy, wouldn't it?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The reward for completing a mission for the Black Organization shouldn't be too bad, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"So! Who among you two will take this mission?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ballantines looked at Hoshino Ki and Martell.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As if asking for their opinions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Martell stepped back instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So only Hoshino Ki and Ballantines remained at the dining table.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I’ll take it. What are the benefits?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki was certainly not a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The reward requested before the mission is done definitely wouldn't be too shabby.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Good! Since you’ve accepted this mission, the Organization happens to have an A-rank spot for you. From now on, you are an A-rank internal member!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hehehe, promoted! That’s really nice, but who knows if you’ll live long enough to enjoy the promotion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Martell had already run far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was holding a flask in the corner of the dining room, making sarcastic remarks.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"As long as his strength is strong, I believe Louis will definitely succeed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ballantines glanced at Martell,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>then pulled Hoshino Ki aside:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Don't mind that crazy old man; he’s just a coward afraid of death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Here is your badge! This is a badge that symbolizes honor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki took the badge Ballantines handed over calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The moment Hoshino Ki took the badge,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>the system issued a notification sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully upgrading from a D-rank member to an A-rank member of the Black Organization.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Your status in the Black Organization is getting higher and higher, please continue to work hard!]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki pinned the badge to his chest and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"How do we fight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ballantines said hurriedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"We have decided to take the initiative and strike directly at their lair. Catch the ringleader first to catch the gang; as long as their BOSS is dead, our Organization will be safe!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Oh, do you know the location?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki raised his eyes to look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>",1692,"2026-06-15T14:36:56.744Z","2026-06-17T08:43:42.206Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","e38640deae80918a8f2fc535e5995685d3cbdeba243d4709a81fa5e755c598ce","in-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-chapter-230","in-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-chapter-228",260,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fin-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-cover.jpg"]