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Chapter 95: Unexpected Discovery
Chapter 95: Unexpected Discovery
"Abnormal Death and Missing Persons Registry?"
Glancing at the title on the register, the female police officer expressed her surprise, "Aren't all the names on this list from the Lane family? If you're looking for evidence of the Lane family's crimes, this won't be of much use, will it?"
Indeed, if one were searching for evidence of crimes, this register wouldn't be of much significance. However, when it comes to investigating anomalies, it becomes highly effective.
Especially for anomalies like the Devil's Heart, which originated from a "demon," it would almost certainly lead to numerous abnormal deaths if its possessor couldn't control it.
If many abnormal deaths are linked to a single person, then the possibility of that person using or possessing the Devil's Heart would be infinitely higher... But there's no need to explain all this to her.
...
"Don't worry, it'll be useful."
To ensure this hard-to-find tool person worked diligently and didn't slack off, Leon flipped through the family tree in his hand while reassuring her without looking up, "The document in this room isn't the original family tree; it's a transcribed copy that the Lane family allows outsiders to access. So, the content must have been beautified, and most of the overly sensitive information has probably been removed. But..."
"But while events can be edited, things like who's alive and who's dead are generally recorded truthfully! So, these semi-public family trees are actually the most reliable when it comes to the most basic records!"
After instantly understanding Leon's intention, the female police officer's eyes lit up, and a hint of admiration crept into her gaze towards Leon.
This damn renegade... This guy's quick-witted!
Not only can he instantly discern the reliability of information, but he also has an incredibly accurate interrogation technique and is an exceptionally accurate marksman. No wonder he managed to enter the police department's "secret department;" this guy is indeed a rare talent!
After being momentarily stunned by Leon's skills, the female police officer now saw him with a newfound aura of a "big shot," even the frown on his face as he flipped through the "fake" family tree seemed to carry a touch of wisdom.
This guy has a short temper, but surprisingly, he's also easy to appease... Hmm... It's just that his gaze makes me feel a bit uncomfortable...
Feeling a bit awkward under the female police officer's intense stare, Leon unconsciously shifted his buttocks away from her while holding the family tree and nodded in agreement.
"Yes, that's exactly what I mean! Plus, the Lane family is a large clan, and the internal relationships aren't that close. They might even undermine each other, and those who are used to manipulating others will likely not limit their actions to outsiders. They might also take drastic measures within the family, so..."
"So, prioritize those who are connected to many deceased and missing persons!"
After understanding Leon's intention, the female police officer couldn't help but slap her own long legs in admiration and whispered, "Being connected to one deceased person is a coincidence, but being connected to many is most likely the mastermind! And if they're this ruthless within the family, they'll definitely be even more ruthless outside, making it easier to find evidence against those who use fewer underhanded methods!"
Damn it! Why didn't I think of that! You're truly... Hmm...
"..."
It's not that... How did you go from "angry" to "praising" so quickly? Feeling the heat of her gaze on his back, Leon shuddered, feeling uncomfortable all over.
Please, can you act a little more normal?
I'm not being fake; I genuinely feel uncomfortable... To be honest, your current strange gaze is less comfortable than the disdainful expression you used to give me.
"I'll start investigating right away!"
Unaware that she was being looked down upon, the female police officer immediately stood up after finding the significance of this task. She asked the servant for paper and pen, then, with the death register and the family tree containing important correspondence records, she enthusiastically immersed herself in the endless "Lane Hell."
As she finally calmed down and stopped looking at him with that peculiar gaze, no longer asking questions, Leon couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief and immersed himself in the investigation, searching through the suspicious files.
After the two servants left, the genealogy room on the first floor of the small building was left with only the sound of the two of them flipping through books.
Each with their own agenda, one seeking evidence of the Ryan family's crimes and the other searching for the lost sheep's heart, they meticulously combed through the records, spending half a day in their pursuit.
By the time the sun began to set, Leon had written down nearly thirty names on his paper, while the female police officer, despite finding far fewer names, had already identified eight or nine.
...
Well, you're right... This requisition of her really hit the mark...
Closing the family tree in his hands, Leon stretched his neck, which had become stiff from sitting, and glanced at the paper in front of the female police officer. To his surprise, he discovered that among the list of "masterminds" she had identified, five or six names overlapped with his list of "newly rich" individuals.
These individuals, who had suddenly risen to prominence from ordinary backgrounds and were linked to numerous deaths within the Ryan family... As long as the one who obtained the Devil's Heart wasn't a chill guy, they should be among these five or six people.
To be cautious, in case the "Devil's Heart holder" had a high status or wasn't driven by a strong desire for wealth, the scope could be slightly expanded, but it should still be limited to a handful of people. Leon felt he was getting closer to the Devil's Heart.
Hmm... The director truly lived up to his title. The excuse of visiting to acknowledge a relative sounded ridiculous, but for investigating anomalies, it was surprisingly effective. In just a few hours, they had made some progress.
If he had followed Black Sheep's suggestion and sneaked into the Ryan family's rooms in the middle of the night, waking and interrogating anyone with the scent of sheep's organs on them, it wouldn't just be a matter of safety; the efficiency would be incomparable to this method! He reminded himself to learn from the director and Emma, to think and act rationally, and never become a clumsy fool like Black Sheep.
Leon glanced at the female police officer, who seemed perplexed by something, her pretty face showing a mix of surprise and concentration. He didn't disturb the hard-working tool, but instead, he got up and left the genealogy room to ask the servants for two meals, placing one of them beside her.
"Take a break, don't keep looking."
"Huh? Oh, okay!"
She took the guest meal from the table, scooped up some with a spoon, and gulped it down without tasting it. After clenching her fist, she looked up at Leon, who was eating across the table, her pretty face filled with desire.
"Hmm?"
Noticing her gaze, Leon furrowed his brows, setting down the mashed potatoes he had just scooped up, puzzled by her stare.
"What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"
I didn't mean to... It's just that you...
Unconsciously, the female police officer bit her lower lip, her white teeth clenching as she spoke.
"Leon, I want to ask you..."
Seeing the man's confused expression, she tightened her fist, her toes curling inside her shoes, and cautiously asked:
"If... I mean, if, what if... what if you're actually from the Ryan family? What would you do then?"
"...
"Huh????????!!!!!!!"
(End of Chapter)
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