Chapter 25: The Investigator's Manipulation
Inside Building A of the Earl Hotel Glamorgan, in the small bar where Shi Li is located.
[Alison Smith listens to 12/72 success]
Shi Li looked at the other male bartender next to her, "Did you hear anything?" β
It's a bit noisy outside, as if something is going on.
The bartender shook his head: "No, I didn't hear anything. β
Shi Li frowned, I don't know if this NPC really didn't hear it, or if the system is set to say that.
In any case, if you are bound by the identity of the "bartender" and stare behind this small bar, you will not be able to do anything.
Did the other four enter the game together? Or is there a separate introduction for everyone like her?
"It's our job to entertain guests." The male bartender said, but pretended to rub inadvertently in Shi Li's direction.
Shi Li endured her unhappiness, restraining herself so as not to write disgust on her face, while thinking about a way to get out.
There were few customers in the bar. Shi Li pricked up her ears and listened to their conversation.
[Alison Smith listened to the test 14/72 success]
"Hmm."
From their conversation, Shi Li already knew the general arrangement for tonight.
Hideki Yoshikawa is a weirdo with a fanatical preference for the "atmosphere" of midnight, and from interviews with reporters to attending events, he often makes the condition that "if you don't do it before midnight, you won't accept it".
This time, he was willing to put the press conference of "The Curse of the Hanged King" at 8 o'clock in the evening and end on time at 12 o'clock in the evening, which was already taking into account the actual situation of the fans and showing great mercy.
At 7 o'clock before the official start of the conference, there will be a small banquet for those who arrive early.
Shi Li glanced at her watch: 6:35.
"I'm going to the bathroom." Shi Li didn't want to wait any longer.
Without waiting for the bartender to reply, she left the bar directly.
It's been a quarter of an hour since the rest of your teammates started playing, and you're here with nothing to do!
What are the reasons for skipping work? That kind of thing should wait until you get caught!
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And on the other side, in front of the hotel.
"She's fine, she's just scared!" Bai Shaobao said loudly to the crowd of onlookers, "No, no, no...... She doesn't need an ambulance, the police, just call the police......"
The system restricts everyone from leaving the hotel for a kilometer, and Sister Qiu must not be pulled away by an ambulance!
Sister Qiu held on to a big tree and slowly stood up.
Presumably to create an atmosphere, Japanese lanterns were hung on the treetops around the hotel tonight, and the warm yellow glow was sprinkled on the ground.
"Are you okay, Sister Qiu?" Chen Qiang asked worriedly.
"I'm fine." Sister Qiu took a deep breath and patted the dust on her body.
If this person was thrown down by the murderer upstairs, Sister Qiu thought, then he was really thrown far enough.
Or was it the creature who did it to him......?
She looked high up in the building.
γAlice Autumn Scout 94/51 Failedγ
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In the bright moonlight, Sister Qiu seemed to see a vague shadow flashing under the night sky.
"Did you see anything?" Sister Qiu asked. Beside her, Chen Qiang clasped his hands on his chest, and he was also looking up at the sky.
[Chen Qiang's investigation failed 84/66]
Like Sister Qiu, Chen Qiang only saw a fleeting shadow on the side of the building.
"Nothing." Chen Qiang squinted his eyes and said.
"That's good." Sister Qiu breathed a sigh of relief.
She shook her head: it seemed that the impact of the scene just now was still too great for her, and she hallucinated.
Chen Qiang saw Sister Qiu's reaction in his eyes.
"Sometimes, it's more fortunate not to see clearly than to see clearly." Mr. Secret Keeper said secretly in his heart.
In fact, he probably guessed what kind of creature it was, but considering that Sister Qiu suffered another loss of sanity before entering the hotel, she might be carried out directly by the hospitable NPCs in an ambulance......
Let's not speculate.
If you fish with all your might, there will be no fish next year; If the investigator is squeezed by reason, the investigator will leave the scene early.
The harvest of the wisdom pool should establish a sustainable concept of development.
"What do we do now?" Tu Lizhu said in a low voice.
People are not worried that the press conference will be canceled because of this case, otherwise this mod would not be played.
"She needs to rest," Chen Qiang glanced at Sister Qiu, who was still a little weak, "Let's let go!" Xiao Tu, come and help Miss Qiu, let's go in. I remember the press conference was in Building A...... Bai Shaobao? β
Bai Shaobao hesitated for a moment.
"Chen Qiang," looking at Tu Lizhu walking towards the door of the hotel with Sister Qiu in her arms, Bai Shaobao lowered her voice and whispered to Chen Qiang who was walking behind, "I have a reluctant request." β
Chen Qiang slowed down and motioned for Bai Shaobao to speak. There was a lot of noise around.
"I checked the trunk of the car," Bai Shaobao said calmly, "My golf bag and Sister Qiu's violin case are there." β
"Is that kind of zombie apocalypse against the zombie head a thing at once? Nice weapon. β
"There's a club, I can borrow it if you like," Bai Shaobao said dryly, "I just need that shotgun that I hide in my bag." β
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"That's what I have with me," Bai Shaobao said with a blank expression, "It's too eye-catching to walk around with a shotgun on his back." I'm an avid survival enthusiast by design, and hiding a gun in my bag is normal. β
Chen Qiang didn't speak.
Xiaobai, you are really promising as a running group......
"When the police come, the security of the hotel will definitely be strengthened, and I am worried that we will not be able to get in, and our car will definitely be searched, and we ourselves may be called to take notes at any time," Bai Shaobao said. β
"There are five of us, Shi Li doesn't know where it is, and you are the only one of the rest who has combat effectiveness," Chen Qiang said, "Are you sure you want to leave?" β
"If you go through the main entrance, there will be a metal detector at the door of the press conference, and I will throw myself into the net." Bai Shaobao smiled bitterly.
"Your worries are justified," Chen Qiang nodded, "Go ahead." There are three of us on our side, no problem. β
The first rule of the Cthulhu Running Group: Don't be left alone. Chen Qiang won't remind him - the mod has not yet reached the moment when the picture is exhausted and the killing machine is revealed, so it is good to let him grope and grope by himself.
Bai Shaobao breathed a sigh of relief. Chen Qiang's promise was so refreshing, which was beyond his expectations.
"Thank you," he said, "and remember to bring Sister Qiu's violin case with you." β
"How?"
"I just peeked at it, and she hid two blades and a Kahr-MK9 pocket pistol in the mezzanine inside," Bai Shaobao's face was calm, "I think she was just frightened and forgot about it." β
Chen Qiang: "......"
"Then buddy," Bai Shaobao stuffed the violin case into Chen Qiang's hand, "goodbye." β
"Hey! Who was worried about the metal detector just now! β
"There's a way to do that kind of gadget," Bai Shaobao said with righteousness, "I believe in your wisdom to get through the trick." β
"That's a good dare," Chen Qiang nodded, "You'd better keep your phone connected." β
"I don't think there may be a signal in the underground garage, I'll call you when the time comes." Bai Shaobao said.
Carrying a golf bag on his back, Bai Shaobao climbed over the hedge not far away and walked in the other direction.