I'm here to save the world, what are you doing?

The Raven members whispered:

"Something unexpected happened."

Lucius nodded slightly, indicating that he should continue.

"The lady whom you bade us follow secretly—Mary."

The Raven member said solemnly:

"We have been keeping her safe and she is currently unharmed."

Are you still alive?

That's good.

Lucius felt a little comforted.

But the Raven member's next words made him sit up straight suddenly -

"Also, a new floating corpse appeared in the Luminara River."

"The deceased was a middle-aged man whose internal organs had been completely removed."

Lucius:? ? ?

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PS: I played Aura Star for a few hours today on a whim, and when I realized it, it was already dark. (Sad)

I will definitely start writing as soon as possible after finishing my daily tasks tomorrow!!

Recommend a friend's book, if you like it, take it.

Introduction: After waking up and traveling through time, Nanzhu didn't expect that he could continue to play the [Elite Operator Development Program] after traveling to this land, but the character illustrations were a little different from when he first started playing.

Between an angel with short red hair and a gun and a killer whale with long white hair and red eyes, you should definitely choose the one with white hair and red eyes. Is there any other option to refuse?

The killer whale, who was still bathing in the bathtub, opened his eyes and saw a strange game interface.

Nanzhu spent several days working frantically on the dungeon, and was even about to complete his ultimate goal of becoming friends with Killer Whale when the angel with short red hair and a gun suddenly appeared in front of him.

"Elbow, come with me to Rutland"

98-Plotina: Please teach me, sister (8K)

A new victim appears?

Lucius' pupils shrank slightly, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

Why do new victims continue to appear after Mary is protected?

Is this what they call the inescapable "inevitability of fate"?

Just like in a stage play someone has to fall down, and it doesn’t really matter whether the actress playing that role is Mary or not?

......

The more Lucius thought about it, the more headache he felt. It was as if he was lost in a maze with no exit. All the clues were shrouded in the fog of the unknown, making it difficult to see the whole picture.

Continue to use Fateful Echo to ask [Destiny]?

To be honest, before he found out what the "reward" Chris was going to collect was, Lucius was a little afraid to ask.

And that shameless bastard [Destiny] might not tell the truth.

Lucius took a deep breath, temporarily giving up trying to clear his thoughts.

Sometimes, overthinking can backfire.

Instead of forcing speculation, it is better to collect more clues and let the mystery reveal itself.

"Was it an emergency? How many witnesses saw the body?"

Lucius asked, his voice calm and steady, his eyes calm.

"The situation is still under control, Master."

The Raven member bent down slightly and whispered:

"The body was discovered by our people during a night patrol, almost immediately."

"There were very few witnesses and the scene has been cordoned off and controlled by the Night Owl."

Lucius nodded slightly, tapping his fingers on the armrest, and quickly made a series of decisions:

"Please remember, I will make the following arrangements——"

"Immediately block the news and don't let any rumors get out."

"If we allow public opinion to ferment, it is likely to cause panic among the people."

He paused for a moment, his eyes becoming sharper:

"At the same time, a comprehensive investigation into the deceased's identity, social circle and past experiences will be conducted."

"Keep protecting Mary and don't let your guard down."

"As you command, Master."

The Raven members nodded respectfully.

After saying this, he disappeared silently into the darkness like a ball of black mist.

Lucius turned to Nora, his eyes softened instantly, and a look of deep apology appeared on his face:

"Sorry, Nora, it looks like our date has to end early."

The dim light outlined Nora's delicate profile.

Hearing Lucius' words, she did not show the slightest disappointment. Instead, she smiled faintly and shook her head gently.

"It's okay, Brother Lucius."

"You are so serious and responsible, and I think you are even more attractive~"

She stretched out a small hand and gently stroked Lucius's cheek, her delicate fingers carrying a reassuring warmth.

"Besides, as you said, we still have a lot of time in the future and there are plenty of opportunities."

Lucius: Oh, this is Brother Lu’s very own considerate girlfriend.

Does anyone else have a girlfriend like this?

Just as Lucius was feeling pleased with himself, Nora spoke again:

"Brother Lucius, can I go with you to investigate the case?"

The girl folded her hands on her chest, her eyes sparkling.

Lucius was slightly stunned when he heard this, and a hint of hesitation appeared between his brows:

"It's possible, but it might be dangerous..."

"I'm not afraid of danger. I just want to continue to be with you."

Nora's voice was soft and firm, and her eyes sparkled gently under the light:

"Just being by your side is enough to make me happy."

"Besides, maybe I can be of some help?"

She bit her lower lip lightly, her eyes flashing with expectation and pleading, which made me feel sorry for her and it was hard to refuse her.

Lucius felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and reached out to ruffle Nora's hair:

"Okay, since you said so, let's go together."

"Great!"

Nora clapped her hands happily and said excitedly:

"Brother Lucius, don't worry, I won't cause you any trouble."

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The carriage stopped on a slightly shabby street near Covent Garden.

The night is getting darker, but the place is still brightly lit and bustling with people.

Ambiguous colored lights flashed on the signs of various shops on the roadside. Several scantily clad women leaned against the wall, their lips painted with bright lipstick slightly opening and closing, and their fingertips occasionally fiddling with the lapels of their clothes.

Noila looked at the scene outside through the car window, a bit of discomfort and disgust appeared in her eyes, and her delicate eyebrows were slightly frowned.

She had never set foot in such an area before, and the bold looks and explicit gestures made her feel unfamiliar and nervous.

However, although she was disgusted by the environment here, Nora did not complain.

"Brother Lucius, is this the crime scene?"

Nora asked softly, her voice full of curiosity and confusion.

"No."

Lucius shook his head, looked at the bright lights and feasting outside the window, and explained:

"But the place where the body was found is not far from here. I came here intending to find someone first."

"He is very familiar with this area and may be able to provide some clues."

According to the report of "Raven", the place where the floating corpse appeared was not far from Covent Garden, and the other party was likely to have been here for a long time.

So Lucius thought that maybe he could find some breakthrough from Scott.

"Nora, you stay in the carriage for a while. I'll go alone."

"Okay, Brother Lucius."

Nora nodded obediently.

Lucius got off the carriage and went to the address Scott left yesterday.

After passing several streets filled with pubs, casinos and clubs, he arrived in front of an old apartment building.

Most of the paint on the wall has peeled off, revealing mottled bricks and stones, and the garbage piled up at the door emits a foul smell.

Lucius found the house number written on the address, frowned and knocked on the door, but no matter how many times he knocked, no one answered.

Lucius: ...

Damn, is this guy going to the Rose House again?

Lucius returned to the carriage, cursing.

"Who is Brother Lucius looking for?"

Seeing Lucius return empty-handed, Nora's eyes were full of confusion.

In her opinion, most people who live in such places don't have any real skills.

"Some jerk named Scott."

Lucius spread his hands, his eyes slightly helpless:

"I just gave him a bag of gold coins yesterday. I guess he went out to spend it all today."

Covent Garden at night is not as quiet as it is during the day, so Lucius still chose to leave Nora in the carriage.

Then he came to the door of the "Rose House" alone.

Two burly men stood at the door, looking at every guest coming in and out with vigilant eyes.

As Lucius approached, a burly man with a scar on his face immediately recognized him:

"Oh, it's that generous gentleman from yesterday!"

He rubbed his hands, with a flattering smile on his face:

"You're probably here to look for that guy Scott, right? He's in there."

The burly man knew that Lucius was unlikely to be interested in such a low-end place. Considering what happened yesterday, the only possibility was that he came here to find Scott.

"Well, take me to see him."

Lucius nodded slightly. He didn't expect that this burly man, although he looked rude, was actually quite considerate.