Chapter 86

Was all of this just a coincidence? Did he guess it?

No! That’s highly unlikely.

Even if he were guessing.

There were so many cameras set up on the soccer field.

And they were all positioned in different spots.

How could he possibly have guessed the culprit’s location correctly in one go?

Plus, performing something as highly professional as surgery.

That is definitely not a skill possessed by a mere peripheral member of the organization.

This person, Hoshino Ki.

He is too mysterious.

Haibara Ai raised both hands to pinch the bridge of her nose.

She was feeling a bit lightheaded.

The nightmares that had lasted for several days.

Made her wonder if she was under too much mental strain.

Reality and dreams are different after all.

Hoshino Ki was worlds apart from how he appeared in her dreams.

He had never done anything disrespectful to her in reality.

Clearly, Haibara Ai knew that everything was just her own imagination and speculation.

Her defenses were too high.

Which was why Hoshino Ki’s figure kept appearing in her dreams.

One could tell from the way Hoshino Ki had taken such good care of her today.

He would not harm her.

At the very least, he would not immediately hand her over to the organization.

"Huu~"

Haibara Ai let out a deep breath.

After Hoshino Ki returned to his room.

He opened the system’s control panel.

The system’s notifications had already filled the screen.

【Your points have reached 500.】

【The system can be upgraded from LV1 to LV2.】

【Please choose: Yes or No】

The system could be upgraded.

This was good news for Hoshino Ki.

Judging by his current simulations.

There would surely be more powerful skill rewards after the upgrade.

His finger moved slightly.

He tapped the "Yes" button.

【Upgrade successful!】

【Deducted 500 points from the host, 0 points remaining.】

Looking at his point balance, which had immediately dropped to zero.

Hoshino Ki frowned slightly.

If there were no useful skill rewards after the upgrade.

Then all those points would have been wasted for nothing.

Hoshino Ki lightly touched the upgrade details on the panel.

【Improper Simulation System LV2: Here, you can experience a more exciting life. Please keep working hard!】

Eight Five Zero Two

Nine Six Five Zero One

【Simulation Persona LV2: Detailed persona, will be revealed when the simulation begins.】

【Task Reward LV2: Random, please look forward to it!】

Hoshino Ki’s brow twitched slightly.

After all that.

He still had to wait until the next simulation.

His current point balance was zero.

There was still a long way to go before starting the next simulation.

If he didn't do any tasks.

It seemed he couldn't continue simulating.

Up until now.

Aside from assisting Kudo Shinichi in solving cases to gain higher points.

There were no specific ways to earn points.

There were some hidden tasks.

Although the points given by the system were high.

The probability of triggering them was very low.

For example, the time he took a photo of Kisaki Eri.

It didn't trigger a hidden task at all.

It seemed that triggering hidden tasks still required a certain amount of luck.

Hoshino Ki couldn't just wait for opportunities to trigger hidden tasks.

That would be too passive.

He still needed to take the initiative.

And so...

Hoshino Ki set his sights on Haibara Ai.

She was the person closest to him at the moment.

And the one closest to Kudo Shinichi.

Without further ado.

Hoshino Ki immediately began to act.

He arrived at the door of Haibara Ai’s room.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

He raised his hand and knocked on her door.

"Enter!"

A cold voice came from inside the room.

Hoshino Ki turned the doorknob.

He opened the door and looked in.

Haibara Ai was typing a series of complex code on her computer.

That long string of numbers and letters.

Covered the computer screen.

Hoshino Ki didn't look too closely.

Because that was Haibara Ai’s personal privacy.

Besides, it was none of Hoshino Ki’s business.

"Hm? A rare guest, what is it?"

Haibara Ai first turned around and looked at Hoshino Ki with a shocked expression.

Then she leaned back against the chair.

She crossed her legs and folded her arms.

Assuming a condescending posture.

She watched Hoshino Ki like a queen.

"Next weekend, let's go on an outing."

Hoshino Ki stood there.

Looking down at Haibara Ai...

His dark, deep eyes stared straight at her.

"???"

Haibara Ai suddenly looked at Hoshino Ki with a blank expression.

She clearly hadn't expected Hoshino Ki to speak like that.

After being stunned for a moment.

She frowned and asked:

"Did you decide this yourself?"

"Yeah!"

Hoshino Ki nodded.

"Hehe... are you inviting me?"

Haibara Ai curled the corners of her mouth.

"Do you want me to go with my sister?"

"Would it feel too lonely to go by yourself?"

A sly look suddenly appeared in Haibara Ai’s eyes.

She posed three soul-searching questions to Hoshino Ki.

"......"

Hoshino Ki frowned slightly and didn't say anything more.

He turned around instantly and left Haibara Ai’s room.

He didn't forget to close the door on his way out.

"Pfft!"

After Hoshino Ki left.

Haibara Ai let out a laugh.

She finally understood why her sister, even knowing his real name.

Still kept calling him "Zhao Si".

Although it wasn't very obvious.

Haibara Ai had seen a hint of expectation in Hoshino Ki’s eyes.

Miyano Akemi had once told her.

Hoshino Ki was an orphan.

And had no siblings.

Nor any friends.

A person like that.

Always walking alone in his daily life.

Must be very lonely.

The lonelier a person is, the more they fear loneliness.

Hoshino Ki...

Is a person who fears loneliness.

Finally, she felt a bit of "humanity" in him.

Perhaps...

Hoshino Ki is just a lonely person.

Who is also desperately trying to survive, who knows.

Haibara Ai leaned back in her chair.

And closed her eyes.

She needed to rest for a while.

Time quickly arrived at the weekend.

Hoshino Ki drove the car he had snatched from the bald boss.

Carrying Miyano Akemi and Haibara Ai on their way to the outing.

"I didn't expect Zhao Si-kun's driving skills to be so good!?"

"When we were robbing the bank before, I thought the driver would be an old pro."

Miyano Akemi sat in the passenger seat.

She poked her head out the window, squinting her eyes, enjoying the breeze leisurely.

Her beautiful hair fluttered in the wind.

Creating a sense of messiness in the breeze.

She was wearing a light green jacket today.

Inside was a white hoodie.

She wore a dark mid-length skirt.

And a pair of Martin boots on her feet.

Looking full of feminine charm.

"Do you have a driver's license? High school student..."

Haibara Ai was holding her fashion magazine in the back seat.

Occasionally flipping through a page or two.

The space in the back of the car was very spacious.

Enough for the little Haibara Ai to cross her legs.

She was wearing a purple jacket with a small fur collar.

Inside was a light-colored knitted sweater.

Below was a dark mini skirt.

And a pair of brown boots on her feet.

Looking full of girlish charm.

"No!"

Hoshino Ki’s eyes were deep.

He replied to the two of them in a flat tone.

"Eh???"

Hearing this.

Both women exclaimed in surprise.

Miyano Akemi suddenly pulled her head back from the window.

She turned her head and looked at you in shock.

Haibara Ai directly placed the fashion magazine in her hands onto her lap.

And looked at you in disbelief.

The car sped away.

Making a "whoosh" sound from the exhaust pipe.

The car flew past.

Kicking up the dust on the road.