Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Case Analysis
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The fax function is also included in this clockwork device.
Only extra paper and ink are needed.
In no time, all relevant information had been transmitted.
Han Dong activated a rapid reading mode, memorizing the core content within minutes before returning to the carriage.
[Old Sewers]
Mrs. Pasha held a bounty order accepted by Han Dong and others in her hand.
She fixated on the curse mark and ghost depicted at the bottom.
“This kid has only been in school for a week and he’s already taking on such difficult tasks… I must report this to Mr. Black White. If this kid really dies, it will be troublesome.”
In fact, Mrs. Pasha usually doesn’t care about the survival of her students.
It’s just that Han Dong’s role is too special…Besides, whenever Mr. Black White is involved, Mrs. Pasha always takes it seriously.
But to her surprise, as soon as Mrs. Pasha sent a polite message to Mr. Black White, she received a reply.
“Don’t worry about it. Let Nicholas handle it himself.”
With such a reply, Mrs. Pasha stopped worrying and continued her experiment.
Rumble, rumble!
Inside the train compartment.
Cass, Han Dong, and the other two were discussing the matter.
Of course, they discussed the ‘ghost’… Naturally, Sophia, who harbored prejudice against Han Dong, immediately asked:
“I heard that the Mysterious Department has unique research and understanding of creatures that involve ‘pollution’. Andwa, do you have any special insights into ghosts?”
“I don’t think the probability of this incident involving a ‘real ghost’ is very high…”
This statement by Han Dong instantly drew the attention of everyone in the carriage.
Although these bounty orders checked and issued by local security staff do have ‘limitations’, they are still somewhat vetted by professionals.
But Han Dong just came out and said that it’s not a ghost event that’s clearly described as ‘ghost event’.
“Nonsense…”
“Fiya, let Andwa explain his opinion.”
Sophia was interrupted by Cass which left her blushing and grumbling…
apparently feeling that Cass was favoring Han Dong more.
Han Dong carefully explained: “Everyone is clear about the characteristics of ghosts, right? They are almost invisible in human form and require a piece of cloth, usually white, to establish links with reality and usually appear at night.”
Cass nodded: “That’s right… These characteristics match the ghost drawn on the bounty order. Andwa, why do you deduce that the target is not a ghost?” “According to our investigation in the Mysterious Department, most ghosts are ‘friendly’. They are formed not due to creatures outside the city walls, but because of their attachment to real life… Only a very small number of ghosts who die unnaturally may mutate.
Also, in the records and images about ghosts, there has never been a description like that on the bounty order.
Even if it is affected by the outside of the city wall and grows tentacles, it is also gathered inside the ghost body, not such a large area of exposure as shown in the picture.”
“Is it possible that it’s a special case?”
“It’s possible… but this ‘curse’ makes me very curious. After thinking about it for a long time, it seems that I have seen this kind of curse in a medieval book. Given the origin of the curse and these non-ghost details,
I suspect that the probability of the target being a ghost is small and it is highly likely to be related to the[witch]…even both are possible.”
When Han Dong gave the word witch, everyone in the carriage fell into contemplation, including Sophia, who had always been opposing Han Dong.
Han Dong’s explanation was undeniable.
You can’t determine the target as a ‘ghost’ based solely on the description of the residents and its depiction.
The curse mark is also key evidence.
Cass was silent for a while and then said, “If a[witch]is involved, the difficulty of the incident may increase… But we don’t have conclusive evidence to report to the church or the Adventurer’s Guild to increase the difficulty and reward.
Here’s what we’ll do!
We should reach London Street around one in the afternoon.
Complete the related investigation before the sun sets. As soon as we have enough evidence to prove the existence of a[witch], immediately report it to the Knight Regiment.” “Okay!”
After this discussion.
‘Shorty’ Koslin, who was adjusting the accuracy of his sniper rifle, had an even better impression of Han Dong.
As a mysterious apprentice, Han Dong is fully qualified in the field of knowledge, so next, we just need to see his combat ability.
“Good job, Andwa! If we can’t get the ‘witch’ information in advance, our team might be in danger walking directly into the scene.”
Cass burst into laughter, one arm tightly wrapped around Han Dong, clearly very close.
The remaining time was spent chatting about some interesting things from within the academy. Most of it revolved around Han Dong… wanting to know what the everyday life of this top student in the Mysterious Department was like.
When Han Dong started explaining some situations in the [Old Sewers], especially when he mentioned the “plague physique”, Sophia’s entire body broke out in goosebumps.
After all, the thought of establishing a ‘suitable’ fungal environment inside the body, and the idea of organs and cavities surfaces covered in fungi, didn’t sit well with even Cass.
Everyone was very glad they hadn’t chosen the Mysterious Department back in the day.
They reached London Street.
“Sirs, would you like to buy a paper? Today, the eldest son of the Roman family won a spot in the ‘Excellent Archive’ at the Knight Academy’s[Library]. We have an exclusive interview and have also gathered some of the books that Apprentice Knight Roman usually reads… a paper only costs a penny.” A penny is a type of currency in Holy City.
After all, copper coins were extremely valuable. For common commodity transactions, this small denomination auxiliary currency was needed for support.
A hundred pennies is equivalent to one copper coin.
“Is there any news about 37 London Street?” Cass asked.
Hearing this, the Newspaper Boy’s face changed, seeming to know something, he asked in a low voice: “Are you Apprentice Knights?”
Cass, being experienced, briefly showed his golden card in his waist pocket.
The Newspaper Boy was startled and showed five fingers, “I know something, but it’s not allowed in the newspaper… Give me five pennies, and I’ll tell you what I know.”
Cass first handed over five pennies and instructed:
“Directly lead us there, speak while we walk… If you can give information that I find valuable, I will give you an extra tip.”
“Thank you, Sir Knight, follow me! London Street Number 37 is not far, it’s just half an hour walk..’