Chapter 493: One Bad Move
Although Shirley hoped that Ruan Chi could rush as far as he could, the distance from the Dream Plains, where the Dream Town was located, to the Kingdom of Vidocq, was almost three thousand kilometers, and even if Ruan Chi had An Peiqi by his side and used his spiritual power to jump, it would be impossible to cross such a long distance in one go.
Therefore, when Ruan Chi arrived at the door of the Grand Duke of Strathra's mansion, it was already dawn, and the banquet had already ended, but what made Ruan Chi feel strange was that something seemed to have happened to the Grand Duke of Strathra's mansion, a large number of soldiers had gathered outside, all of them were waiting for each other, and there was a feeling that the storm was coming.
Ruan Chi asked An Peiqi to sprinkle her spiritual power into it, successfully found Shirley, and connected An Peiqi's spiritual power to her.
Shirley was now standing in the back hall of the banquet with a frosty face, but she couldn't be happy at all at this time, only to see more than a dozen corpses lying on the ground of this gorgeous hall.
"Let them get their hands on it."
When she heard screams coming from the back hall last night, Shirley had already rushed in with someone as soon as possible, but she still let the murderer escape.
Looking at the corpse on the ground, an annoyed Shirley punched the wall next to her, making a dull sound.
At this time, Sulu walked in with a group of people and covered the corpses on the ground with white cloths one by one, and when he saw where Shirley was standing, he walked over and said, "Captain Shirley." ”
"Lord Sulu."
Sulu came to Shirley's side, and his eyes fell on a pair of walls in the back hall, where a huge hole had been pierced, and half of the wall had collapsed.
Last night, after the murderer committed the murder. That's how they blasted through the wall and escaped.
"It's a shame. I didn't expect us to be a bad move. Shirley said fiercely.
"Although the murderer was not found. However, last night was also the only time that the murderer's operation failed, he did not kill all the nobles present, and his identity was naturally exposed. And some of them were caught by us. Sulu said.
Thinking of the identity of last night's murderer, Shirley still feels incredible, recalling the girl's eyes when she captured one of those people last night, Shirley couldn't help but shiver.
"That...... Is she willing to speak out? Shirley asked.
"The mouth is hard. The interrogation has been fruitless for a night, but our federal parliament is very familiar with torture, and I believe that she can be relieved as soon as tonight. A cold light flashed in Sulu's eyes.
When Shirley heard this, she also felt that it made sense, as long as the girl told her where their base camp was last night, then this hollow murder case that almost spanned the entire territory of the Free Federation could be over.
"Lord Sulu, so you're here!"
Outside, a man with short dark gray hair suddenly walked in, this person had serious eyes and bronzed skin. He is burly and walks with a strong stride.
His name was Gabrida. It was one of the three elite generals that Grand Duke Stratha specially transferred back from the Cape of Sparta.
"Is there something wrong? General Gabrida! "The other party is a fierce general of the Terran army, and Su Lu naturally didn't dare to slack off, so he went up to meet him in person.
Shirley also followed closely behind Sulu.
"Hehe, it's not a big deal, it's just that the investigation report on that circus came out last night, and I specially showed it to you." Gabrielda smiled heartily.
Sulu turned out that Gabrilda handed over a thick report, opened one of the pages and glanced at it, and sure enough, it was densely written with a bunch of information.
"The name of this circus is called Dream Circus, and the head of the troupe is a man named Hannibal. Durrant's guy, identified as a Terran, 44 years old, but his nationality is unknown. In his early days, he was a well-known philanthropist who adopted many cursed sons who had been killed. Later, he founded the Dream Circus, and traveled all over the world with these cursed children all year round, traveling to many places, and performing there every time to earn a living expenses. Speaking of the whole Dream Circus, it is also quite famous among the people......"
Gabrielda explained where Sulu was, and Shirley stood next to Sulu and pricked up her ears to listen.
"Cursed Son?"
When Sulu closed the report, a cloud of darkness cast over his face.
"General Gabrilida, isn't the Son of the Cursed unable to cultivate martial arts? What happened to those Cursed Sons last night? Shirley couldn't help but ask.
The murderer who killed those nobles last night was the circus that entered the backroom to perform, and at that time, all the nobles in the backroom, including the Grand Duke of Strathra, were concentrating on enjoying the circus performance. At the time of the tide, the performers on the stage, the two cursed children, suddenly burst out and instantly killed the two nobles sitting in front.
Grand Duke Stralla survived because of the protection of a god-level magician known as the Storm Saint, but the other nobles were not so lucky, and the bodyguards they brought were not at all the opponents of the two cursed children, and they were almost knocked down in a single face.
But to make matters worse, more than a dozen people from the circus entered the back hall, including the circus director, Hannibal. These people, including Durrant, have extraordinary skills and a staggering level of combat effectiveness.
If it weren't for the presence of several elite generals from the Stormstorm Saint and the Horn of Sparta at that time, I am afraid the consequences would be unimaginable.
However, despite this, when Shirley and the others, who were in the front hall, hurried with soldiers, Hannibal. Durrant had already escaped with his Sons of the Damned.
The only one who was caught was a Cursed Child girl who was captured alive by the Stormlord himself at the beginning.
Shirley still doesn't understand why the Cursed Son, who is said to be impossible to cultivate martial arts and magic, is so powerful, judging from the combat power they showed last night, the strength of each of them is almost close to the king level.
Hearing Shirley's question, Gabrilida, who had personally fought with those Cursed Sons, also showed a puzzled look, shook his head and said: "Why, we don't know for the time being, but we can be very sure that these Cursed Sons have such powerful martial arts and magic, I'm afraid they are similar to Hannibal, the leader of the Dream Circus. Durrant is inseparable. ”
"That's right, the focus of our next investigation must be on this person." Sulu nodded in agreement.
"At that time, as long as you follow the vine and touch the melon. It shouldn't be difficult to catch all the members of this dream circus. Gabrielda laughed.
"That's right. What is the extent of Archduke Strathra's injuries? Su Lu asked suddenly. When Shirley heard this, she couldn't help but show nervousness.
Last night, although there was a strong man to protect, the target of the other party's first attack was the Grand Duke of Stra himself, so at that time, when the measures were too late, the Grand Duke of Stra was hit in the chest by the other party.
If it hadn't been for the Storm Saint sitting beside him to stop it in time, Grand Duke Stra might have died on the spot.
Thinking that Archduke Stratha was almost killed last night. Shirley couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. Although the banquet that led the snake out of the hole was hosted by Grand Duke Strathra, if Grand Duke Stra was really killed, then they, the members of the investigation team responsible for this hollow killing, would probably suffer.
Therefore, when Sulu suddenly asked like this, Shirley naturally pricked up her ears and looked at Gabrilda with a nervous expression.
Fortunately, Gabrida quickly smiled and said: "Don't worry, the old general, although he is a little older, but his strength was no worse than ours when he was young, although he was fatally hit by the enemy at that time." However, under the treatment of the Storm Saint, he has improved a lot, and is now resting in his bedroom. ”
Gabrielda was born as a soldier. Archduke Stratha is usually called an old general.
Hearing Gabrida's words, Sulu and Shirley naturally breathed a sigh of relief.
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It took Shirley half a day to drag her tired body out of the mansion of the Grand Duke of Strathra.
Although the murderer now knows who it is, Hannibal as the main culprit. Durrant, and most of the Dream Circus have not yet been caught, so Shirley and the rest of the team will remain in Munich for some time to come.
"One day, I'll catch these."
Shirley secretly made up her mind and was about to go back to the hotel where she was temporarily staying to rest, but at this time, a voice suddenly appeared in her head.
Shirley thought she had misheard at first, until the voice said, "I'm Ruan Chi, you try to speak in your heart, I can hear it." ”
Shirley was skeptical, and communicated with him in his mind according to Ruan Chi's prompts, "How is it, can you hear it?" ”
"Well, I heard you, you immediately walk five hundred meters, walk into the alley on the left, and walk about two hundred meters to see me."
When Shirley heard that Ruan Chi must have come to Munich, although she didn't understand why he had arrived so quickly, Shirley was still very happy.
According to Ruan Chi's instructions, Shirley quickly walked into the uninhabited alley, and after passing through the alley, she saw Ruan Chi sitting in a clearing, and behind him, there were two maids who did not leave an inch.
"Hey, I've been waiting for you for a long time." Ruan Chi waved at Shirley, then stood up from the ground.
"I thought you wouldn't be there until tomorrow at the earliest, how did you come so soon? Also, what's the sound that just came to my head? Shirley stepped forward and asked with a puzzled expression.
"These are all her abilities, and it's hard to explain them to you." Ruan Chi pointed to An Peiqi beside him and said.
Shirley glanced at An Peiqi, then raised her forehead and said, "Forget it, I won't tell you all those messy things, let's get down to business." ”
Shirley immediately changed to a stern expression and said, "Last night, someone assassinated the Grand Duke of Stella, although it failed, but many nobles died, but we also have gains, that is, we already know who the murderer is......"
"Oh, I know all of that.
Before Shirley could finish speaking, Ruan Chi on this side interrupted.
"What, you know?" Shirley didn't quite understand what he knew about looking at Ruan Chi.
"The murderer is an organization called Dream Circus, and the head of the organization is a group called Hannibal. Durrant's guys, right? Ruan Chi said with a smile.
"How do you know?" Shirley was taken aback, because of this information, she only found out just now, and Sulu also ordered her not to speak.
But now, Ruan Chi has told this confidential information word for word.
"Anyway, I already know, you don't have to worry about the details." Ruan Chi waved his hand and said in a relaxed tone.
In fact, when he was standing outside the Grand Duke of Strathra's mansion just now, Ruan Chi asked An Peiqi to use his mental power to clear and locate Shirley's location, and then "eavesdropped" on the process of their conversation word for word.
How did Shirley know that Ruan Chi still had such a method, and she was surprised and glad that Ruan Chi was the helper she had found here.
Hearing Ruan Chi's words, although she was a little unhappy, Shirley still gave up asking questions and said instead: "You already know what's going on, is there a way to help me find the murderer?" ”
"Seriously, if I had been there last night, the murderers wouldn't have had a chance to escape, and even if they did, it would have been very easy for me to find them." Ruan Chi said.
"Really?" Shirley was first overjoyed, then disappointed: "It's a pity that you weren't there last night, what's the use of talking about this now." ”
"Not necessarily, maybe we'll be lucky enough to get some clues that others can't get, like the Cursed Child girl you caught." Ruan Chi suddenly pointed out.
Seeing that Ruan Chi even knew that they had caught a member of the Dream Circus last night, Shirley was even more shocked in her heart, but on the surface she still pretended to be calm: "We have indeed caught a murderer, but her mouth is very hard, and the people from the troops directly under the Federal Assembly are already torturing, but they still can't ask for any valuable information for the time being." ”
"Don't worry, just because they can't ask doesn't mean I can't ask."
"You're going to torture that girl?" Shirley looked at Ruan Chi, although she didn't believe that Ruan Chi would have any way to pry open the mouth of the cursed son girl, but his demeanor and tone didn't look like a joke at all, and Shirley couldn't help but be a little moved.
However, Shirley then hesitated: "It's just...... It might be a little difficult if you were to torture her, that girl was now in the prison of the City Guard, guarded by the personal guard of the Grand Duke of Strathra, and even those of us who were from the investigation team needed to be checked when they entered, so it would be difficult for you to get in. ”
Hearing Shirley say this, Ruan Chi immediately pouted and said, "What, can't you even take me to see a prisoner?" How can I help you? ”
Shirley's cheeks twitched, but she couldn't refute Ruan Chi's words, indeed, she didn't even have the qualifications to see the prisoner, how could she let Ruan Chi assist her.
"Well, since you said there was a way to get that girl to speak, I'll try to introduce you to someone." In order to catch Hannibal, who is behind the scenes. Durrant, Shirley decided to fight.
The person who Shirley took Ruan Chi to introduce was naturally Su Lu, who was a general directly under the Federal Assembly and the commander of the hollow murder investigation team, and only through his relationship could he be qualified to let Ruan Chi, an "adventurer", step into the prison where the cursed son girl was imprisoned.
Sulu was still staying in the Grand Duke of Strathra's mansion at this time, and after Shirley took Ruan Chi in, she happened to meet him coming out of Grand Duke Strathra's room.
Shirley was about to be introduced, but at this time, Ruan Chi, who had been following behind, suddenly pointed at Su Lu and shouted, "Hey, why is it you, uncle?" ”
Su Lu also looked surprised, his expression changed several times, and he said in a deep voice: "I didn't expect you to appear here?" ”
Seeing the two people who knew each other, for some reason, Shirley's heart suddenly had a bad premonition. (To be continued......)