Mr. Io's clothes covered most of his face with a hood, and he was wrapped tightly around himself, as if he was not approached.

Eric didn't know who Mr. Io was, but he didn't seem hostile.

Maybe he can answer his own questions.

"I think I need some explanation. Strange to say, I saw a mad bear warrior in the hospital. Don't you think it's too dangerous, in every way. Eric said to the guy named Io, asking rhetorically in his tone.

"You'll be explained. Come with me. ”

Io's words were brief.

Then, he walked to the door where he had come out on his own, and motioned for Eric to follow.

The little boy next to him, Arvin, pouted, and although he was not satisfied with Io's decision, he followed Io without refuting and grimaced at Eric.

Eric put the Curt back on his outer thighs and followed without fear.

Surprisingly, the room behind the door was cramped, only one-eighth the size of a normal room. There is no furniture in the area. In the corner of the room there is a square pit with a ladder leading to the space below.

Cellar.

Io didn't look at Eric, but walked up to the ladder and climbed down reflexively.

Arvin followed.

By this point, the likelihood of a trap is slim to none. Eric also took a few steps and descended the ladder.

The light in the cellar was a little dim, but the objects could still be seen clearly under the light of the candles.

Eric, who had just descended the ladder, immediately noticed fresh blood on the ground.

Some kind of battle was experienced here?

"Next you need to keep your voice as low as you can, Mr. Detective. This is very necessary. Io stopped, turned to Eric in a deep voice.

There was a power in his voice that could not be opposed.

Not knowing why, Eric nodded in agreement.

Receiving an affirmative answer, Io turned around and walked on with satisfaction.

Eric's gaze drifted in the direction Io was heading.

So he found a sturdy guy who was naked, but covered in scars and blood. He was tied to a thick pillar with strong hemp rope. And as if he was afraid that he would escape, that kind of binding was the most cumbersome way Eric had ever seen.

Looks like a dangerous guy.

At this time, he was keeping his head down, and he did not react to the arrival of the three people. It looks like he's in a coma.

If you don't make a sound, you probably don't want to wake him up.

"This is the bear warrior you're looking for. Sir, he has changed back into human form at this point. ”

Io's words were as Eric had expected. But this sentence does not answer his question very well.

"You defeated him and tied him here?"

"That's true in a sense. But most of Bale's injuries were self-inflicted. Although it was difficult to get close, I poured a lot of tranquilizers on him with my skills, and he calmed down a little. And in order to stop him from self-harming, I had to tie him up. ”

Io said.

Infusing a mad Bear with a lot of tranquilizers? What a skill.

"Will he even start harming himself after going berserk?!" Eric didn't understand. In his cognition, the mad bear warrior can still maintain his consciousness under normal circumstances, and at most he attacks others indiscriminately. Self-harm never happened. "And, how did you know his name?"

Io took a breath.

"Quite simply, because he is our companion. ”

Companion?

The sheer amount of information kept Eric's mind spinning.

"That's a long story. Io was clearly aware of Eric's confusion.

"Do you know the numbing powder?"

"Of course. ”

Eric replied. As a police detective, I naturally know and hate such things as anesthetic powder.

Anaesthetic powder, a type of hallucinogen. People will hallucinate after smoking, accompanied by strong pleasure, and long-term use will also make people have strong dependence. It is an illegal drug that is explicitly prescribed by Palos.

It's not an exaggeration to describe it as notorious, but there will be many who will disagree with the use of the word for it. Because the anesthetic powder brought them happiness and wealth. Merchants use it for profit, and the empty use it to experience supreme happiness.

Io continued, "The narcotic powder has been spreading through the underground trade in the city of Pelos. I'm sure you know that too. However, the exact route and source of its transmission are unknown. Your police station can only destroy one den after another, and cannot completely eradicate it. ”

Eric nodded, though the job of tracking down the anesthetic powder belonged to the other detectives. But he also knows a thing or two about it.

"But what does this have to do with anesthetic powder?" he asked.

"Don't worry, listen to me. By chance, I discovered a very likely route of transmission of anesthetic powder. To investigate, I sent Bell to blend in. His special physique is well suited for the job. Because the sensitive bear warrior constitution will automatically transform when ingesting more than a certain dose of anesthetic powder......"

"Wait," Eric interrupted abruptly, "You mean, Pelos Hospital?"

"That's right. Io said yes. Although it was a risky move, fortunately, the crazy Bell retained the last shred of reason and rushed back here to go completely crazy, and after all, there was no major incident. I finally got the ironclad proof that there were ghosts in the hospital. However, this will definitely attract the attention of the hospital. ”

Nothing serious, one of them was slapped into the wall by your Bear Warrior. Eric was also glad that the person was him, otherwise it would have been a big deal.

But would a hospital do such a thing?

Eric retorted, "Are you serious? As far as I know, anesthetic powder can also be used in medical treatment. ”

Io smiled and shook his head, "Indeed. Anesthetic powder can be used during surgery to paralyze nerves and reduce patient pain. But our bell didn't have any surgery, he just took hospital medication. And he won't transform without reaching a certain dose. ”

"So, you mean that the hospitals that treat patients are spreading harmful anesthetic powder by giving drugs to patients in the name of treatment?"

Eric's face was ugly.

"We can think so, after all, the facts are already in front of your eyes. ”

Io pointed to the scarred Bell in front of him.

"It's just one side of your story, why should I believe you. Eric seemed reluctant. If he's not mistaken, it's none other than Vees, the most beloved nurse at Pelos Hospital, who feeds Bell. If all this is true...... Eric didn't want to believe it anyway. "Could it be a mistake? It's just that some bad guys have dropped the anesthetic powder with the hospital medicine. ”

Io sneered, "It's fine if that's the case. What you don't know is that some doctors and nurses still have private contact with patients after they are discharged from the hospital, and will sell them small paper packets wrapped in cloth. These sanctimonious guys give numbing powder to patients in the hospital and get them addicted. Then sell the anesthetic powder to them at a high price. It's a good deal. ”

Buying and selling.

"Of course, I think the people in these hospitals are just being used and not the masterminds. Behind it is an organization called "Crows". They have taken over almost all the dirty business in the Pelos underground and are our worst enemies. ”

Eric's head was buzzing. Shocked and angry, his lips trembled, "What about you? Why don't you report this to the police station?" Just tell me one now?"

"I don't trust the guys at the police station. First of all, I don't have a good impression of them, they are incompetent and arrogant. What's more, there are also ghosts with "crows" in the police station.

Unlike you, you can track Bell to get here, which means that you are very capable. And you have shown nothing but wisdom and kindness to Arvin. Except, of course, for a somewhat upright game of queen's chess with him. I see in you all the qualities that a police detective should have. So, I ask you to help me solve this anesthetic powder incident. Io said to Eric.

"It's an honor to have your trust, but what about you, who are you?" asked Eric.

"I'm Io, a guardian of Pylos. My fellow Arwen and Bell, you've seen them all. We are a group of people who are secretly protecting the city of Pelos, and we have organized a group called "Pelos's Secret Police". ”

Io held out a hand to Eric as a gesture of friendship.

"The secret police of Pylos."

Eric had never heard of such a thing.