Chapter 92: The Bandage and the Mystery
Chapter 92: The Bandage and the Mystery
"..."
So, you didn't even have a clear task in mind when you wrote the request to borrow me?
Leon was taken aback by the man's audacity, but knowing that this might be his last chance to investigate the past incident, the female police officer clenched her fists a few times before finally agreeing to cooperate with the "renegade gang." With a stiff expression, she replied, "Just write 'assist with investigation'... Wait, you're actually an on-duty officer? And you're going to the Lane family? What do you plan to do there?"
"Why are you asking so many questions? These are all confidential matters; don't ask if you shouldn't."
After retorting, Leon felt much better as he quickly filled out the approval form and stuffed it into her pocket. He then pointed at the restrained female prisoner and made his first request.
"Loosen your grip a little and let me take a look at the bandage on her wrist."
"???"
Although she didn't quite understand Leon's intentions, she saw that he only extended a finger, as if he wanted to touch the bandage.
"Ziz..."
Name: Corrupted Healing Blood Bandage (Corruption, Healing)
Appearance: An old bandage stained with blood, with a central gauze soaked in dark brown, dried blood. A faint salty scent can be detected upon close inspection.
Ability: Actively wraps around any living target, robbing them of their health and causing rapid decay and demise. However, when used correctly, it can also quickly heal all external injuries below the severity of amputation.
Cost: When in use, the right thigh will experience unbearable pain, making it nearly impossible to walk.
File: A bandage taken from the corpse of a soldier who died from wounds. Every thread of this bandage is soaked with the tears of the soldier's grieving wife.
Evaluation: The bloodstains born from protection have not yet conveyed the deceased's wishes, but the tears of hatred are repeatedly tormenting the soul of the living.
Corruption Value: 1.1
"..."
Another "dual-attribute" anomaly? After reading the description of the bandage's abilities, Leon frowned slightly, sensing something peculiar. Like the 'Soul Residence', this bandage also possessed two abilities that were unrelated and even opposite to each other.
Furthermore, based on the file and evaluation, the "creator" of this anomaly might not only be the deceased investigator but also the restrained female prisoner.
If his guess was correct, the prisoner's husband's struggle for survival and his longing for his family might have given rise to the bandage's healing ability.
The source of the other half of the corruption ability was likely the prisoner's deep-seated hatred and her desire to make her enemies feel the pain her husband endured before his death.
Although this formation process seemed "reasonable," most anomalies were born from pure and extreme emotions.
And purity implied simplicity. It wasn't impossible for an item to embody both "love" and "hate," but it required both emotions to be equally intense and comparable in magnitude. Logically, such a combination should be extremely rare, yet this was already the second time Leon had encountered it.
So... could this also be related to that Aquarius Director? Following this vague sense of familiarity, Leon furrowed his brows and leaned in closer, hoping to get lucky. In a hushed tone, he asked, "Have you seen a person with narrow eyes, downward-sloping eyebrows, and a naturally sad face?"
"What?!"
They did know! Upon hearing Leon's question, the female prisoner's expression stiffened. Recalling the sudden ineffectiveness of the bandage, she finally confirmed her earlier judgment.
The organization has a traitor! And it's likely not just any ordinary traitor, but one whose position may be even higher than mine! It's possible that they're one of the core members who have obtained power!
Damn it! Who is this traitor?!
...
Although the female prisoner clenched her teeth and remained silent, she believed her resistance to be strong. However, in front of Leon, who possessed soul vision, her silence was completely meaningless.
Wow, it seems like he has made contact before? So, is the Aquarius Director still creating anomalies?
As he asked his question, the female prisoner's soul instantly became flustered. Leon couldn't help but take a deep breath and subconsciously clenched his fists. He immediately continued his interrogation:
"How did you meet him? Did he approach you?"
"I don't know what you're talking about!"
"So, it was indeed him who approached you!"
After deducing the answer from the soul's reaction, Leon's eyebrows furrowed once more. Amidst the female prisoner's panic, he raised his voice and asked:
"Tell me! Are you the only one involved with him, or is your entire gang?"
"I said, I don't know what you're talking about!"
"..."
What... Why are you interrogating her? Isn't this my job? Then what am I here for?
As Leon and the female prisoner exchanged questions and answers rapidly, the female police officer beside them was completely lost. She couldn't help but whisper:
"Leon... What are you..."
"You, shut up and hold her down!"
After glaring at the tool-like woman, signaling her to stay quiet, Leon watched as the female prisoner's soul showed no change. He paused to think for a moment, then changed his approach:
"If neither of these answers is correct... then there aren't many people who know of his existence or have seen him. But in your gang, there is indeed a group of people who obtained power from him, right?"
"..."
Even now, the female prisoner couldn't figure out how she had inadvertently revealed the truth with her previous answers. She decided to bite her tongue and remain silent, fearing that her tone and demeanor would give away the answer.
However, despite her silence, her soul, which had begun to stir again, directly conveyed the correct answer to Leon.
It seemed that indeed a group of people had made contact with him... Were there many of them? Very few? Not too many?
"..."
"It seems not many... Tell me, how many people like you are there? Fifty? Thirty? Twenty? Ten? More than ten?"
"?"
"Fifteen? Twelve? Thirteen? Oh, it's exactly twelve!"
"???"
There were exactly twelve people? By observing the changes in the female prisoner's soul, Leon quickly deduced the number of people who had obtained anomalies. With a tightening feeling in his heart, he hurriedly continued his questioning:
"What level are those people at? Are most of them stronger than you?"
"???"
"It seems they are all stronger than you... How many are there who are stronger than you? Three? Five? Seven?"
"!!!"
He is one of them! He's that kind of person!
Although the female prisoner remained silent throughout the interrogation, she had inadvertently revealed all the information. Finally, she realized what she had encountered.
Although she didn't know how this person had achieved such a feat, as long as she was alive, she knew she couldn't keep any secrets from him!
"You bastard!!!"
After a hysterical scream, she struggled, even risking her arm being dislocated. Her upper body arched backward, and the back of her head slammed heavily into the female police officer's chest. Then, her body suddenly arched backward, and she forcefully slammed herself against the hard iron wall of the cell!
(End of Chapter)
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