Oritis in the world of Detective Conan

Chapter 185 Underground Auction (Part 1)

Inside the Black Organization's safe house, several codenamed members gathered to discuss their actions in the next two days.

Gin looked very unhappy, and the black muzzle of the gun was now pointed at the undertaker's head: "Snow Country, aren't you going to give a reasonable explanation?"

The undertaker (Gat) was wearing a white coat with a black shirt underneath and black plaid trousers today. A cat was rubbing against his feet.

"I have nothing to explain. I have told you everything I need to say. My real name is Gat Uriel, a former researcher of the Uriel family." The undertaker took off his mask, not afraid of Gin's threat at all.

"The Uriel family was wiped out by the Melody family several years ago. Only a few family members likely escaped." The mercenary looked at Gin. "The organization wouldn't reject a talented researcher without a backing, would they?"

Vermouth smiled softly: "Besides, this is related to the organization's subsequent drug development. Why do you have to be so fussy about it, Gin?"

Vodka also persuaded Gin to put down the gun: "Brother..."

Gin put away the pistol with a cold face: "Repeat the information just now."

The undertaker nodded. "Before their demise, the Uriel family had been conducting research on 'Eternal Beauty', a potion that could grant eternal youth."

Hearing about eternal youth, Vermouth sneered in her heart. After all, how could a potion that could do such a thing not have a price?

Sure enough, the undertaker then went on to say this: "However, that potion didn't have a stable formula until the fall of the Uriel family. I remember that the latest batch of potions could only make people look radiant, but at the cost of a significant deterioration of their body functions."

Amuro Toru frowned: "Isn't that the same as a slow-acting poison?"

The mercenary mentioned the underground auction: "That's the problem. Someone outside the group has sent word that this 'Eternal Beauty' potion will be sold at an underground auction in two days."

The undertaker added, "This is very strange. I suspect this is a trap set by the Melody family to lure out the surviving members of the Uriel family. However, if we can obtain the research data on 'Eternal Beauty', it will be of great help to the organization's research."

Amuro Toru recalled the information he had read before and said, "Come to think of it, wasn't Ireland killed by the people of the Oritis Organization before? An unknown drug also appeared in that case, right..."

The undertaker nodded. "That potion is the original version of 'Eternal Beauty'. It's so toxic that it can be used directly as a preservative."

The mercenary lifted his chin and said, "How can this not be considered a different kind of 'eternal youth'?"

Gin asked impatiently, "How much do you know about that potion?"

The undertaker shook his head. "I only know the original formula. I have no idea about the subsequent improvements. I was ostracized by my family in the first place and was able to escape the massacre. You can't expect a marginalized researcher to obtain the core formula."

Gin snorted coldly: "It's really useless."

The undertaker ignored Gin's sarcasm and said, "I've already submitted the research on that potion to the organization. As for the follow-up arrangements, whether to snatch the bait at the auction or leave it alone, that's something you all need to consider."

After saying that, the undertaker took two steps back, put on his mask again, and left the group chat.

The mercenary pondered, "The potion that appeared at the auction was undoubtedly bait, but we can't rule out the possibility that the Melody family will use the real thing to lure fish."

Amuro Toru was trying to get the Black Organization and the Oletus Organization to fight so he could fish in troubled waters. "It seems that the Melody Family and the Oletus Organization have a very close relationship. Even if it's just to eliminate this potential threat, we should investigate."

The sniper duo at the side finally spoke up. Chianti proudly weighed the sniper rifle in his hand and said, "Who cares about the auction? Whoever wins the potion will just trade it with this bullet that will go into his head."

Kelun nodded: "Or, you can just sabotage the auction."

After thinking for a moment, Gin finalized the personnel arrangements for this operation: "Chianti and Colón will provide support outside the venue, Bourbon and Vermouth will go to the auction house in advance to gather intelligence, and Negroni, Vodka, and I will pretend to be customers coming to buy the items."

After discussing the countermeasures, the group dispersed and went to prepare the props they needed. Before leaving, Amuro Toru observed the undertaker's movements, but the undertaker simply packed up his makeup box and left with the kitten.

[Mercenary: So what's in that potion this time?]

[Embarkantist: This is just a failed work I made when I was bored.]

[Antique Dealer: Speaking of that auction, who is the organizer behind it?]

[Bartender: They're all from the underworld. I've met them a few times before, so I got a lot of tickets.]

[Perfumer: So the goal this time is to sabotage this auction?]

[Soul of the Umbrella: I've read the information. This auction usually trades various rare items, as well as some guns and ammunition.]

[Photographer: So I sent Miss Ivy's eroded pottery shards over ahead of time as antiques.]

[Night Watchman: Is this all right?]

[Opera Singer: I don't think we'll be discovered.]

[Bartender: Of course not. Miss Ivy's pottery fragments were already very old. Those who examined them thought they were ancient artifacts and accepted them.]

[Gravekeeper: So, Ms. Ivy will teleport directly to the auction center?]

[Ms. Farrow: With the spiritual influence of the Islamic people, it's easy to defeat a group of gangsters.]

[Acrobat: Let Mr. Jeffrey go too. Once the Lost Cage is opened, we'll wipe them all out.]

[Po Lun: We want to go too!]

[Mercenary: From this perspective, it seems the Will brothers' journey through the Cage of Lost is over.]

[Sculptor: Anyway, the person behind this auction will be replaced soon.]

[Painter: We do need some additional sources of wealth.]

[Prospector: I agree. Ever since we started planning the Golden Rose Troupe, Joseph has been dragging me to take so many photos. I can't stand it anymore. Do I really have to do two jobs at once? At least I can still make money as a mining director.]

[Novelist: Come on, male lead. As the saying goes, the more you give, the more you get.]

[Prospector: (ノ｀Д)ノ]

[Knight: Ada, Emil, and I are also joining the troupe, and they're having a blast.]

[Patient: Ada Ada, do you want this scabbard that protects the sword, or do you want me, the fairy in the lake?]

[Psychologist: Dear Emil, pure fairy of the lake, I will definitely put an end to this chaotic world...]

[Patient: Ada~]

[Psychologist: Emil~]

[Forward: Is that what's written in the script?]

[Fire Investigator: Oh, no.]