Oritis in the world of Detective Conan

Chapter 127 Azoth's Theorem Proof (Part 5)

"Would you like to try some?" Fool Gold handed Conan a plate of butter ice cream. "Just consider it a small compensation for what I did just now."

Conan took the plate of ice cream. The round balls were sprinkled with chocolate chips. He scooped a spoonful into his mouth and found it had a smooth, creamy texture with a light sweetness.

"Now it's time to tell me the truth about the library case. Was the death of Director Philemon and Director Cangyue caused by Helios?"

"Philemon isn't dead. Thanks to his research, he's still alive and well. His codename in Oritis was 'Puppet Master,' and you should have met him. The only one who truly met his end was that unfortunate Cangyue. However, I'm not sure about Miss Arya Miller's affairs. Helios seems to have his own plans."

Conan frowned. "If my guess is correct, you represent the water element, Director Philemon represents the air element, Director Cangyue represents the fire element, and the remaining Miss Miller must represent the earth element. Is Helios trying to achieve some special purpose with this?"

"It's just an ancient alchemical tradition. If you want something, you have to pay a price. We are the 'price,' and what he wants is the Philosopher's Stone."

"Has the Philosopher's Stone ever been refined?" Conan asked this question eagerly.

"Legend has it that one of the four founders of the library, Ms. Maria, created the Philosopher's Stone. She was then assassinated by the other three founders, and then came the curse we're all familiar with. Many have paid a heavy price in their pursuit of the Philosopher's Stone."

Fool Gold showed Conan his body made of ore: "Look, this is the price. Whether it's me, Philemon, or Helios, we are all 'semi-finished products'."

"What do you mean?"

"Such a body will not age, will not be easily injured, and even if shattered, it can be repaired. However, it is still unable to resist the torrent of time. The ore will weather, the alchemical products will deteriorate, and ultimately our consciousness will still be annihilated into dust, achieving true death."

"Are these all experiments organized by Oletus? You said someone came to see you before. Who was it?"

"Both sides. The DM wants to find out the locations of several other neutral supervisors through me. The same goes for the Umbrella Soul."

"Haven't you worked with Teacher Qi Shiyi and the others before? I thought you had already joined their faction."

"No, they paid me, so I'm happy to help. No payment, no deal."

Conan showed his half-moon eyes directly: "You really are money-oriented."

"This was my original intention for getting involved in alchemy. Gold and wealth are always tempting. However, I am still very principled. I only want to gain rewards through my own hard work."

Conan wanted to ask something, but he felt his vision going dark. He saw Fool Gold standing up and walking towards him with a smile.

"One more piece of advice for you, little detective. Don't easily eat any food given by the members of Oritis."

Fool Gold threw the unconscious Conan back into the pile of books in the hall, locked the office door, and left through a hidden passage.

On his side, Amuro Toru searched Director Zangetsu's office and actually found something. In the compartment of a shelf, he found a diary signed by Helios.

Toru Amuro, who felt that this diary was not simple, opened it.

"I don't like Cangyue, this hypocrite. There's a demon hidden under his gentle exterior. If it weren't for my mother's hysteria, I really wouldn't want to follow this nominal brother to the Azoth Library."

"Zangyue is such an idiot. His ideas and pursuits are so ridiculous. Following the teachings of the Esoteric Sect will only lead to repeating the same mistakes. He is well aware of the fate of the previous two directors."

Toru Amuro raised his eyebrows. Judging from the tone, this Helios was most likely the twin brother of Director Zangetsu that the old guard mentioned.

"This library is quite remarkable. I noticed that Curator Mars and Curator Philemon sometimes have a bright red rose hanging on their office doors. I don't know what this means, but I decided to find out."

"Ha, Director Mars and Director Philemon, one is missing, the other is confirmed dead? They're both wrong. They're just on the path to supreme alchemy. A body made of ore, a body made of alchemical products, although both are semi-finished products, at least they can keep a seriously ill person alive."

Seeing this, Amuro Toru couldn't help but be a little shocked. After all, according to the old guard, the previous directors must have met with accidents, but the diary said they were all fine and even studying more profound alchemy. He quickly realized that this must be part of the human experiments organized by Oritis.

"Director Mars helped me refine a new body, and Director Philemon helped transfer my will. I feel like I've been reborn. Although there are still some flaws, I can't wait any longer. The Esoteric Cult is just a lowly sect in the Oritis Manor. Foolish Cangyue, you're already far behind me."

The content of this page left Amuro Toru stunned. Although he had seen some black technology in the Black Organization, this was the first time he heard of directly transferring a person's will from the original body.

"Zangyue actually claimed he had made progress in his research on the Philosopher's Stone? Haha, that night I showed my new body to Cangyue and laughed at his incompetence. I enjoyed watching his face, which often wore a fake smile, become distorted."

"Cangyue, what a bastard! I thought he was just a hypocrite who said one thing to my face and another behind my back, but he actually did such a thing! He was the cause of my mother's hysteria, and the reason was that he coveted the ancient books in my mother's collection. If 'Ms. Farrow' and 'Air Force' hadn't brought me the news, how long would I have been kept in the dark?"

Amuro Toru's eyes lit up. Both Ms. Farrow and Air Force were code names he'd heard of. Air Force had caused Gin a great loss, while Ms. Farrow was prospering in the underground casinos. It seemed that not only Air Force, but also Ms. Farrow was a member of the Oletus Organization. The same must be true for the people who stood with Ms. Farrow that day.

With the intention of obtaining more information, Toru Amuro continued to flip through the diary.

"Zangyue is dead, hahaha! Those policemen actually thought Cangyue committed suicide. Thanks to my previous disguise as Cangyue, the old guard didn't suspect me at all. But the housekeeper was very troublesome. She seemed to have seen me, but unfortunately, no one believed her."

"Director Mercury actually recommended his daughter before he died. Arya Miller, will she be the last piece of the puzzle of the Philosopher's Stone? As long as we have the Philosopher's Stone, all the pain will disappear, mother..."

"Damn it! She escaped! I prepared for so long, and she actually noticed it? Yeah, her synesthesia is too strong. Damn it, I messed everything up. It was just this close!"

"Director Mars said things are going to be turbulent lately, with the internal struggles intensifying. He hopes the library staff will remain neutral, but Director Philemon and I have already decided to join the Umbrella Soul. They've offered me a reward I can't refuse."

"As expected of 'Ms. Farrow,' you found her so easily. Helena Adams, daughter of Arya Miller, you will definitely be an excellent replacement."

The diary ends here. Amuro Toru put the diary back to its original place. He understood that the letter received by the blind girl was the work of Helios, and his purpose was most likely to refine the philosopher's stone. No matter what, he must stop him.