After a moment's consideration, Chu Yun made his decision.
Soon,
The solemn, resonant voice echoed across the multiverse once more:
[The 10th Recruitment has begun. Random universe selection in progress!]
[Ding! Selection complete!]
[Selected Universes: Detective Conan Universe, Jackie Chan Adventures Universe]
[Recruited Agents: Conan Edogawa (Detective Conan), Jade Chan (Jackie Chan Adventures)]
As the announcement concluded,
Chat groups across the multiverse erupted in discussion—
Especially in the two selected worlds.
Jackie Chan Adventures Universe • Section 13
Uncle and the team were frantic.
"I was holding her! How could—" Big, gentle Tohru looked devastated, blaming himself for Jade's disappearance.
"Where is she?"
"Check the hallways!"
"Maybe the elevator?"
"Call the shop—she might've gone back!"
Jackie was on the verge of a breakdown.
After witnessing the horrors of the Foundation universe—a place even gods struggled to survive—
The idea of Jade being sent there?
Unthinkable.
"Jackie… I'm sorry," Chief Black patted his shoulder.
Uncle, however, stepped forward.
"Do not underestimate your niece."
"Jade is capable. Trust her."
Jackie could only stare at the screen, eyes full of dread.
Detective Conan Universe • Police Headquarters
Ran's scream silenced the entire precinct.
"CONAN?!"
Kogoro Mori, usually brash, was now pulling his hair out.
"Why him?! He's just a kid!"
Ran shook him violently.
"DAD! DO SOMETHING!"
"I—gurk—can't—urk—"
Meanwhile, the Junior Detective League was thrilled.
"Conan gets to travel to another universe?!"
"It's not travel—it's fighting monsters!"
"No, solving mysteries! Like that detective Lü Mofei!"
Ai Haibara rolled her eyes—but even she was worried.
Even the weakest SCPs (like 682) could slaughter Conan effortlessly.
Why him?
When the two recruits finally appeared on-screen,
The multiverse paused.
Then—outrage.
"HOLY SHT. DID THE FOUNDATION JUST RECRUIT CHILDREN?!"*
"They're not even in middle school yet!"
"Are they sending kids to fight SCPs now?!"
Even the Site-0 staff were appalled.
Zhang Chulan slammed his fist.
"What kind of sick joke is this?!"
Deadpool crossed his arms.
"Where's the Ethics Committee? I'm filing a complaint!"
Nearby, Shendu groaned.
"Of course it's her."
Jade had ruined half his world-domination plans.
On-screen,
Jade initially cheered.
"YES! I got chosen! Uncle, you—"
Then she realized—no Uncle. No Section 13.
Just the Foundation.
Her smile vanished.
Beside her, Conan adjusted his glasses, forcing calm.
"So… it's real."
Even with an adult's mind, facing reality-warping horrors was daunting.
Enter: Dr. Clef.
"I heard someone mention the Ethics Committee?"
Deadpool raised his hand.
"Me! I accuse the Foundation of child endangerment!"
Clef glanced at the two kids, then sighed.
"Your complaint is noted. However—"
"This assignment is Safe-class."
Silence.
"Safe?!"
Clef added:
"It's also a one-time recruitment. Complete the task, and they go home."
The chat group exploded with envy.
Safe.
No risk.
Rewards.
Who wouldn't want that?!
Relief washed over both universes.
No danger? Good.
Then—curiosity.
What kind of Safe-class SCP involved… dragons?
The file loaded:
[Recruitment Complete. Interaction Task: Here Be Dragons]
The audience tensed again.
"DRAGONS?! HOW IS THAT SAFE?!"
Then—the details:
[Item #: SCP-1762]
[Object Class: Safe]
[Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1762-1 is to be kept in a standard containment unit at Site-[REDACTED].]
[Description: SCP-1762-1 is a cardboard box (32cm x 20cm x 26cm) painted silver. The lid bears the words "Here Be Dragons" in permanent marker. When inactive, the box is empty.]
[SCP-1762-1 periodically opens autonomously, releasing SCP-1762-2—origami dragon models (9cm–30cm in length) capable of flight (max speed: 15km/h). Each release produces 50–100 units.]
The multiverse blinked.
"…Paper dragons?!"
Three-Body Universe • Earth
Luo Ji facepalmed.
"Well played, Foundation. Well played."
Jackie Chan Adventures Universe • Section 13
Jackie nearly collapsed in relief.
"Paper dragons… thank goodness."
WHACK!
Uncle bonked him.
"I told you not to underestimate Jade!"
The entire room burst into laughter.
Detective Conan Universe • Police HQ
The Junior Detective League groaned.
"Boring! We can fold those ourselves!"
Ai Haibara: "…Idiots."
The file continued:
[Occasionally, after SCP-1762-1 retrieves all SCP-1762-2, a message appears on the box lid (materials vary). Attempts to communicate via SCP-1762-2 have failed.]
The task prompt followed:
[Mission: Here Be Dragons]
[Objective: Interact with SCP-1762]
[Reward: 100–300 Contribution Points]
The Site-0 agents rushed to sign up.
Even the aloof Empress hesitated—then joined.
Site-0
Chu Yun smiled.
"Everyone needs a break sometimes."
After ten straight apocalyptic scenarios,
A lighthearted tale was overdue.
Besides—the Foundation had plenty of wholesome anomalies:
"The Protector,"
"The Patchwork Bear,"
"Dad's Bowl."
All would get their turn.
For now?
"Let's enjoy the paper dragons."