Mystery: The Undead Don't Die from Linking the Fire

Chapter 66 Murder to Silence, Shrimp and Pig's Heart

"Where's Kurara?"

When Ember passed through the front door and entered the living room, he saw Fors lying listlessly on the sofa and asked.

"Hugh took it away."

Fors stretched lazily and muttered, "But she should be back soon anyway. You two always leave before dawn and come back after dark."

Yu Jin had no doubts.

After a short while, the sound of a lock being opened came from the entrance hall.

In the dim light, the petite woman pushed open the door and walked in.

At the same time, a small jellyfish appeared out of nowhere and obediently floated into Fors's arms, letting her hug its soft body tightly and rub her face against Fors's body.

Seeing this, Hugh rolled his eyes, but glancing at Ember beside him, he took the initiative to speak up, "The Hawkins Gang in the East District is Capin's henchman, and has been secretly helping him with human trafficking. Most of the missing girls in the East District are their doing."

"At the same time, every week a fleet of merchant ships from the Sunia Sea docks at the port area. The Bell Merchant Guild is responsible for handing over these merchant ships, but since they never unload cargo at the port area, no one knows what's in the ship's hold."

"but,"

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Someone secretly climbed onto those merchant ships without being discovered. According to him, the holds were full of slaves transported from the Southern Continent!"

Where are they?

Yu Jin hesitated for two seconds before pressing for an answer.

"He's dead."

Hugh's expression turned grave. He said in a deep voice, "Everyone is dead, because of 'accidents.' Whether it's the man who claimed to have secretly climbed onto the merchant ship, the head of the Bell Merchant Guild, or the upper echelons of the Hawkins Gang, everyone is dead, just last night! Some drowned after falling into the river while drinking, others fell to their deaths from buildings... There were suicides and accidental deaths, but none of them were 'homicides'!"

"If I hadn't known beforehand that they were all connected to Kapin, I probably would have thought they really died in an accident."

"So how are you? Did no one find out?"

Fors, who had been lying listlessly on the sofa, suddenly sat up with a start and asked with concern.

"I didn't dare to investigate too deeply, and since I've been doing similar things in the East District, I shouldn't be noticed. Besides, everyone I've had contact with has already been dealt with by Kurara and the others."

Hugh shook his head, indicating that Fors shouldn't worry.

She took the Kurara sisters with her on this investigation trip, partly to bolster her fighting force.

On the other hand, it also provides them with opportunities to play roles.

As the most chaotic, disorderly, and darkest place in all of Backlund, the East District is full of outlaws who make them kill.

"They moved faster than I expected."

When Yu Jin heard the information brought by Xiu, he was somewhat moved, even though he had expected it.

Since the royal family was able to arrange guards around Capin, there must also be royal extraordinary individuals around other related personnel.

Normally, these extraordinary beings would naturally protect their safety.

But if there are any signs that things are going to be exposed, they will turn around and kill people to cover it up.

This is perfectly normal.

Ash.

Hugh took a deep breath, turned his gaze to Ember, and asked in a low voice, "Who exactly is behind Kapin?"

Last night, Ember suddenly left, and when he returned, he asked Hugh to help him investigate clues about the forces under Kapin's command.

The next day, the newspaper published the story of the murder that occurred at the Capin Villa.

With these two things combined, anyone with a sound mind could guess that the murder at the Capin Villa was committed by Yu Jinqian.

Furthermore, Hugh himself is a person with an overflowing sense of justice, and he deeply despises scum like Kapin. Naturally, he would not refuse to help investigate Yu Jin just because Yu Jin committed a murder.

Hugh has always had a good reputation and connections in the East District thanks to his reputation as an "arbitrator".

With the help of her connections in the East District, she easily discovered that the Hawkins Gang and the Bell Merchant Guild were also involved in the slave trade.

But just as she was about to delve deeper into the investigation, she discovered that these "big shots" whom she had treated like bosses had all died tragically overnight!

Undoubtedly, when Hugh learned of this news, it sent chills down her spine.

obviously.

Behind Kapin stood another colossal force, which chose to silence him after his death.

Everyone associated with Kapin is their target for elimination!

This also means that if Hugh continues his investigation, he will undoubtedly attract the attention of the forces behind Kapin.

At that time, they will all be in danger.

If that's the case, then she should at least know who her enemy is, right?

"..."

Looking at the girl's determined gaze, Yu Jin hesitated for two seconds before slowly speaking, "I can only tell you that this force is the most powerful group in the entire Kingdom of Rune."

After a pause, Ember added, "Except for the three major churches."

Hugh froze, speechless, while Fors beside him suddenly widened his eyes.

Although Yu Jin didn't name names, it was no different from giving out his ID card!

Apart from the three major churches, the most powerful entity in the entire Kingdom of Rune is undoubtedly the royal family.

Whether it's the House of Lords or the House of Commons, they all have to step aside when it comes to the Royal Family!

But that's royalty!

Since he is already the most powerful person in the Kingdom of Rune, why does he still want to get involved in the slave trade?

Does the royal family lack that little bit of money?

"Why didn't you wait until I left to say that?!"

Fors was on the verge of tears; why did she have to hear all this?

If you're going to conduct an investigation, then go ahead and do it. Why do you have to exchange information in front of her?

What does this have to do with her being an ordinary writer?

Ember glanced at her, then chose to ignore her.

"The royal family?"

Hugh lowered her head deeply, the shadows obscuring her face and preventing others from seeing her expression.

She should have guessed it sooner.

Killing a few gang leaders and chamber of commerce officials is not a difficult task.

But it allows them to die quietly, without arousing suspicion, as if they died in an "accident."

Very few forces are capable of doing this.

And the only ones who would dare to do these things right under the noses of the authorities are probably the authorities themselves.

"You can refuse the investigation."

Seeing Hugh's expression, Ember slowly said, "This is indeed beyond your capabilities."

"No!"

Hugh clenched his fists, raised his head, and looked at Ember with unwavering determination. He said, "I have a feeling this might be related to my father's death! Even without your request, I would continue investigating!"

She never believed that her father had died because of a rebellion.

Now that they've uncovered dirt on the royal family, it proves that her father is very likely innocent.

Since that's the case, she's determined to get to the bottom of it and clear her father's name!

"it is good."

Seeing the girl's resolute expression, Yu Jin did not refuse, but slowly said, "But before that, you have to help me investigate something else. Hurricane General Zilingus has infiltrated Backlund, and I need you to track him down."

(End of this chapter)