Honkai Impact 3rd, Paradise Typewriter isn't for making this kind of game.

You carefully read the message and contents on the envelope.

The envelope subtly hinted that the real culprit in the jewelry theft would secretly board an international train, and thoughtfully included two train tickets.

Although the authenticity and origin of this clue cannot be determined...

Even with the slightest clue, you won't give up on continuing the investigation.

Moreover, you're more concerned about the mysterious woman who sent this letter...

She claims to be your fan.

She has saved your life many times, but each time she mysteriously disappears, which arouses your strong curiosity and desire to uncover the truth behind her mystery as a detective.

Your detective instincts tell you that you might meet her again on this train.

So, you and your assistant Hua embark on this train journey, but the series of experiences and encounters that follow make you realize that this case is far more complex than it appears...

Amidst the continuous roar of the steam train, Xia Yuan awoke from the darkness, clutching his slightly dizzy forehead.

He seems to have lost his memory...

Apart from the fleeting fragments that had just flashed before his eyes, he couldn't recall any memories of his past.

Xia Yuan rubbed his temples, trying to clear his head. Out of the corner of his eye, he couldn't help but glance at the girl sitting opposite him.

Dressed in a British gentleman's suit, she tied her long hair into a high ponytail, looking very capable and dashing.

She was wearing a monocle and intently reading the newspaper in her hands. From the fragments of memory flashing before her eyes, one could glean...

The girl with the high ponytail sitting across from him was his partner: Hua.

Out of politeness... Xia Yuan did not disturb his assistant, a rather serious young woman.

He glanced at the items on his desk: a letter filled with the scent of rosemary, two train tickets that hadn't been checked yet, and identification documents.

Sherlock the Abyss

Xia Yuan noticed his own portrait on the ID card.

Beneath her white bangs lies a pair of azure eyes that seem to see into the soul and gaze directly into the heart. No one can escape the scrutiny of those eyes; they seem to possess the ability to see the essence and truth of things.

Did I have gray hair before?

Xia Yuan was somewhat puzzled, and casually plucked out a strand of his white hair.

Her hair was very smooth, and it didn't look like gray hair caused by overwork, but rather something she had from the beginning. It seems that although she is usually immersed in cases all day long, she pays great attention to her appearance and even sets aside time to take care of it.

A good personal image creates a friendly first impression, which is beneficial for conducting various surveys.

The self-cultivation of a detective.

Next, placed on one side of the table was his partner's personal identification.

Fu Hua

This is my assistant's full name.

Of course, he preferred to call him "Hua" or "John Hua". Hua was from China... It is said that Hua traveled thousands of miles from China to this place in order to investigate the cause of his father's death.

Although he had met Hua through an old case, even he didn't know what Hua had gone through before becoming his partner...

The opponent's Divine Chinese Kung Fu, especially that one-inch punch that opens the sky, is something Xia Yuan will never forget.

Or perhaps it's simply beyond our reach...

In a long career as a detective, unexpected things are bound to happen.

So, at Xia Yuan's sincere invitation, Fu Hua became his assistant at his detective agency.

In return, Xia Yuan will help his partner Hua investigate the truth behind Hua's father's death, and the destination of this cross-border journey happens to be Shenzhou.

Hua firmly believes that her father's death was not an accident.

Just then...

Fu Hua seemed to sense that someone was watching her. She slowly put down the newspaper in her hand and looked up at Xia Yuan in front of her, saying, "Yuan, you're awake. Are you feeling better now?"

"Hua, I only glanced at you, how did you know I was watching you?"

Xia Yuan asked with great interest.

“Yuan, I have practiced martial arts since childhood, and I am exceptionally perceptive of the gaze of others.”

Fu Hua took off her monorimace and answered methodically.

"No wonder... no wonder you were always able to sense danger in advance in previous cases, Hua. I really envy you. But I'm afraid I can't learn your skills."

"More than that, I admire your reasoning skills, Yuan. You're the famous detective featured in the newspapers..."

The two praised each other.

Fu Hua presented Xia Yuan with the contents of the newspaper that she had just read.

Newspaper headlines were filled with reports of cases such as "mass brainwashing in a pyramid scheme involving thousands of people," "mysterious arson in a village," and "malicious human modification experiments."

These are just a small part of the cases that Xia Yuan has handled.

100% case-solving rate.

With him around, any case can be easily solved.

Known as the savior of the Destiny Police Department... a leading figure who single-handedly pioneered the detective world, but... once Xia Yuan handles a case, no matter how small, it always turns into a bizarre murder.

This is also why Theresa, a high-ranking official in the Destiny Police Department, would never ask Xia Yuan for help unless absolutely necessary. She would rather let him stay in the police station doing nothing and collecting a salary for nothing.

However, the Tianming Police seem to have been labeled as incompetent by the public because of Xia Yuan's 100% case-solving rate.

"Alright, alright, Hua... let's stop praising each other like this."

"Actually, I was forced into this situation. I would rather have stayed in the office with Theresa and played chess leisurely, but the Destiny Police Department's level of investigation is really... indescribable."

Xia Yuan did not say his last words.

After all, he and Theresa were old acquaintances. He didn't need to worry about the internal affairs of the Destiny Police Department. Even if the sky fell, Theresa's grandfather would hold it up.

"Let's not talk about that. By the way, Hua... how's the investigation I asked you to conduct on the train passengers going?"

Fu Hua took out a small notebook and started flipping through it.

The notebook was filled with dense text, all clearly related to various cases. Hua's habit of taking notes was subtly influenced by Xia Yuan.

Chapter 220 Gretchen, the Little Painter

“Yuan, I followed your instructions and secretly investigated the passengers on the train.”

Hua paused for a moment and turned to the next page of his notes.

"As you expected, this train does not belong to Destiny's property. The passengers are a mixed bag, and the prime suspect in the jewelry theft case, Padofelis, is on this train. Out of consideration, I will not alert her for the time being."

"Hmm... Hua, you did a great job."

"But first, I'll call Theresa, a senior officer at the police department, and ask her to help verify a few things."

First, Padofelis was clearly restricted from leaving the country by Destiny, so how did she manage to board this international train without our knowledge, and even Theresa didn't receive any news about it?

Second, did she bribe someone, or was there an accomplice?

Third, if so, where did the bribe money come from? Did they exchange some of the jewelry for cash on the black market? Investigate the connection between the two, and then follow the trail...

Fu Hua carefully recorded what Xia Yuan said in her notebook.

"Yuan, you mean... there's a mole within the Tianming Police Department?!"

"Such a possibility cannot be ruled out."

"Then I'll contact Theresa right now." Suddenly, Fu Hua seemed to have thought of something.

"By the way, Yuan... I just met a doctor on the train. His name is Su. Would you like to ask him to take a look? Maybe he can relieve your chronic headaches that come and go?"

"There's no rush. It's a chronic condition that's been around for years, and it can't be cured in a short time."

Xia Yuan shook his head.

His attention remained focused on the contents of the envelope.

[Dear Detective, you seem to still be troubled by the jewelry theft case?]

I have two train tickets to China. Why not take your assistant on a spontaneous and romantic trip? Perhaps you'll find the truth you're looking for on this journey.

[A message left by someone who can only secretly rely on and admire you~~~]

Xia Yuan silently folded the envelope neatly and put it into the inside pocket of his trench coat for safekeeping. He tidied up his things on the table, picked up the top hat next to his seat, and straightened his clothes.

He lifted the long sleeves of his trench coat, revealing an exquisitely crafted gear watch on his wrist.

This is a gift from a girl he saved in a previous case, given to him as a token of his gratitude. Her name is Wilvi, and she is quite well-known in the gear manufacturing industry.

The gear watch is meticulously calibrated every minute and every second, demonstrating the care and attention the owner put into it.

【12:10:02】

It was already close to noon. At this time, Xia Yuan remembered that this international train was equipped with a special chef, and three meals a day could be enjoyed for free.

Since Padofelis is on this train, that greedy little cat will definitely not miss out on a free lunch.

"Hua, let's go see our old acquaintance, Padofelis."

Xia Yuan put his top hat on his head and led Fu Hua toward another carriage.

After Xia Yuan and Fu Hua left, a cup of still-warm coffee was placed at the back of their seats, and a pair of slender hands picked it up.

"You did come after all... Detective."

Miss Eileen savored the coffee on the table, a subtle smile playing on her lips.

The journey has finally begun and is gradually becoming more lively and interesting. However, what is surprising is that Fu Hua, who has practiced martial arts since childhood, did not sense the presence of the person in the last row named [Eileen Aegler Rita].

A mysterious woman...

She followed closely behind the two.

The arrival of Xia Yuan and Fu Hua in another carriage naturally attracted the attention of other passengers.

Xia Yuan walked behind Fu Hua, deliberately pulling his top hat down to avoid attracting unnecessary attention and trouble. His deep eyes were quickly scanning the people in the carriage.

Just like Hua said, there were all sorts of people in the car.

There is a blue-haired girl focused on doodling; judging from her unfinished artwork, the girl has a promising future.

If I continue creating...

He will surely become an outstanding painter who achieves great success in the field of painting in the future.

However, the girl's doodle on the drawing board was a blue and black monster with sharp claws, which looked like a giant lobster floating on the drawing board. However, its lifelike image really stirred up a ripple in Xia Yuan's heart. Are children's imaginations so wild nowadays?

"We...all of us...on a buzzing train, there's me, there's Mom Aponia, and there's it, blue and black."

In a daze, Xia Yuan suddenly saw the monster on the girl's drawing board move.

But in an instant, that feeling disappeared.

"Hmm? Was that just my imagination?"

A blonde nun sitting next to the blue-haired girl noticed Xia Yuan's gaze.

"Oh, I'm sorry... sir, I'm sorry to have troubled you. Gretchen always likes to draw some strange pictures."

The blonde nun turned the painting in Gretchen's hand over and placed it on the table.

A cross hung around her neck. She looked at the blue-haired girl beside her with doting eyes, gently patted the girl's head, and then looked at Xia Yuan with an apologetic expression.

"It's okay, it's a good thing for children to have boundless imaginations."

While waving his hand to indicate that he didn't mind, Xia Yuan was also observing the details of the two people present with his deep eyes.

Fu Hua stopped walking on her own.

She knew her partner... his detective instincts kicked in again.

Mr. Xia Yuan could analyze a person's occupation, identity, job, food, and next destination simply by observing subtle details, minute movements, or even a fleeting glance.

This extraordinary ability was something she could never learn, and it was also what she admired most about the other person.

She had also asked her partner, but in Yuan's own words it was:

"He's just an ordinary person..."

"It's just that I have a tiny bit more attention to detail than the average person. Details are often the easiest to overlook, but what is most easily overlooked may be the crucial clues that connect the whole case."