Detective Chinatown Episode 11 Recap
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As Noda Koji had suspected, Xiao Fei did not deny the accusation. He admitted that he was indeed the one who poisoned Ji five years ago. He explained that he trained tirelessly day and night, but as long as Ji was around, he felt there would never be an opportunity for him to play.
He wanted to secure his own position as a main player, to fulfill his esports career, and to ensure his years of effort weren't wasted living in Ji's shadow as a mere backup. He questioned why he alone should suffer that fate while others streamed, raced, or gambled. He only wanted to prove that he was just as good as Ji and refused to be his backup any longer. Xiao Fei then plunged into the game to prove his skill.
He was indeed a formidable player, capable of fighting off multiple opponents with his refined techniques. While acknowledging Xiao Fei's talent, Lao K remarked that Ji was irreplaceable. He recalled the game five years ago when Ji, despite being poisoned and hospitalized, returned to play just half an hour before the match, nearly turning the tide despite his condition. Xiao Fei pursued Ghost to the rooftop within the game.
Back in the real world, Xiao Fei, appearing disoriented, stood at the edge of the arena's real-life rooftop. When confronted, he described Ghost as someone who seemed like Ji but also not, someone even more powerful, like a terrifying ghost that appeared out of nowhere. He claimed that everyone would die, warning, "No one can escape from this." He then raised a gun to himself and pulled the trigger, collapsing.
On his computer screen, a message appeared: "Wanna know the truth? Come and find me." His death cast a shadow over the competition, leaving the once-famous H5 team with only two members. Noda Koji examined the game map, which was identical to the one from the "Battle of Tennozan" five years ago. He immersed himself in the scenario, reconstructing the fateful match in his mind.
He recalled how the H5 team had sacrificed themselves to cover Ji and Big Goose as they sought supplies, hoping Ji, the sniper, could get ammunition to turn the tide. Their plan failed because Big Goose claimed there were no bullets in the supply box, forcing Ji to retreat into a bomb shelter. Noda Koji pointed out that the current game map, being identical, should also have the same supply.
Since Big Goose had confirmed earlier in the game that the supply box contained guns and bullets, it proved he had lied five years ago. Confronted with this deduction, Big Goose broke down, kneeling before the screen, confessing his sins to Ghost. The clock stopped, signaling a moment of truth. Big Goose recounted the events of five years ago: Diao had accumulated debts at a casino, and the money Big Goose brought was insufficient.
The casino boss, Brother Bao, threatened Diao and Big Goose, pressuring them to throw the upcoming match. Diao instigated Boss and Lord C, convincing them that this was their only way to secure their future, as their esports careers were peaking, and younger players would soon surpass them. They decided to fix the match, without consulting Ji. After the fixed match, Ji called Diao and Big Goose to an old internet cafe, which was slated for demolition.
Ji revealed he knew about their match-fixing and had a recording of it, demanding they quit esports. A heated argument ensued. In the chaos, Diao, in a drunken rage, hit Ji with a bottle, knocking him unconscious. Big Goose panicked and wanted to leave, but Diao suggested they return to the cafe to kill Ji, eliminating any future threats. Big Goose refused this "shitty idea." Diao, calling Big Goose a coward, decided to go back alone.
Big Goose claimed that after Diao left, Ji was never seen again, accusing Diao of murder. Diao vehemently denied this, calling Big Goose a liar and stating that Big Goose himself was the villain. Diao offered a different account: after their pub drinks, Big Goose insisted on driving Diao home, despite Diao being heavily intoxicated. It was Big Goose who knocked Ji out at the internet cafe. Worried Big Goose would escalate, Diao pulled him away.
On the drive back, Diao admonished Big Goose not to harm Ji, but Big Goose shockingly suggested killing Ji to avoid future complications. Feeling nauseous, Diao asked Big Goose to stop the car. When Diao finished throwing up, Big Goose had driven off. Diao accused Big Goose of going back to kill Ji. The two exchanged accusations, with Diao bringing up Big Goose's infidelity with his girlfriend.
Amidst the escalating conflict, Big Goose revealed he had dashcam footage from that night. The video showed Diao getting out of the car, seemingly heading towards the internet cafe, which Big Goose presented as proof that Diao was the killer. As the safe zone in the game began to shrink, Diao and Big Goose, consumed by their real-life feud, started attacking each other in the game, blocking other players from entering the safe zone.
Despite their deaths, the game did not end, and Noda Koji and Lao K realized that the TNT bombs in the basement and under the audience seats were synchronized with the game timer. Frustrated, Noda Koji challenged Ghost directly. He declared he was there to compete, not to play a guessing game. He proposed a one-on-one duel with Ghost, offering his own life if he lost. Ghost appeared and accepted the challenge, stating that killing him would free everyone, otherwise, all present would become their "funeral companions."
