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Chapter 210 "I'm so sorry"

He lost his mother at a young age, joined a gang, enlisted in the army as an adult, and became a policeman after his discharge. It wasn't until he was framed that he saw the truth about the country. While on the run, he fought back against the enemy one after another.

Along the way, many people lent a helping hand to Rorschach: the Irish brothers, Chief Griffin, Ginny, Jack, Philip, Wesley, Harold
The list was so long that Rorschach often tossed and turned at night, unable to sleep.

But when he looked into it, Rorschach felt he had never let anyone down.

He remembers everyone who helped him when he was falling into despair, even those who offered only the smallest assistance.

No matter when or where, he will repay in his own way, doubly.

Just like Chief Griffin, who was framed and imprisoned a few days ago.

Rorschach immediately saw that this was a trap set for him, but so what?

He was willing to pay any price to rescue Griffin.

This is the life motto that Rorschach has adhered to for more than 20 years: a drop of kindness deserves a spring of gratitude; a spark of enmity will ignite a prairie fire!
Only the elderly couple, Logan and Jean, caused Rorschach immense heartache and self-reproach whenever he thought of them.

On that night of escape, the kind old couple, knowing his identity, still took him in, gave him food, pointed him in the right direction, and sent him on his escape journey.

But in the end, they died tragically right in front of them.

Every time Luo Xia recalls that scene, he feels as if a huge rock is pressing on his chest, as if a wildfire is burning in his internal organs, keeping him awake at night!
Even after he had avenged himself by killing Perari, he still couldn't forgive himself, because the kind old man would never live to see the day he could repay his kindness.

That's why, after meeting Harold and the Machine, his first request was to help find Logan's kidnapped granddaughter, Liz.

However, even a super AI like "Machine," which monitors the entire United States, could not find any trace of Liz.

Although Rorschach rarely mentioned it these days, Liz's whereabouts had become a thorn in his side.

He was always afraid that one day he would fall on the road of revenge and meet the Logan couple in heaven, facing their expectant yet disappointed eyes.

However at this moment
Before Scarlett could even get up from beside the seaside promenade, a rough, large hand grabbed her arm and yanked her up abruptly.

Scarlett instinctively tried to struggle, but when she looked up, she met a pair of burning eyes.

For some reason, she suddenly lost the will to resist and could only stare blankly at the other person, her furrowed brows revealing her inner dissatisfaction.

Rorschach's gaze meticulously traced the girl's facial contours like a scanner.

Indeed, although she lacks those playful freckles and slightly protruding canine teeth, this face bears a striking resemblance to Liz in the photo—could it really be the same person?

However, this matter was of great significance to Rorschach, so he did not rush to confirm it, but tentatively asked, "Do you know Liz?"

“Liz?” Scarlett’s expression froze instantly.

"Yes, she's a redhead like you. Besides, do you know the Gary Hills area, which is part of Chicago? Logan? Jean?"

Rorschach bombarded the other party with a barrage of questions, giving him no chance to catch his breath.

This is the famous pressure interrogation technique used in FBI interrogation courses, which aims to break down a suspect's psychological defenses and force them to reveal their weaknesses.

Although he had no professional training, Rorschach was already very familiar with these basic interrogation techniques.

Surprisingly, Scarlett did not give any effective response after listening.

The red-haired girl suddenly closed her eyes, curled up on the ground with her hands covering her head, and her face was contorted as if she was being tortured.

Luo Xia was momentarily stunned. He had only asked a few questions, but the way he was acting was like he had suddenly fallen ill.

Just as he was considering whether to take the other person to the hotel and restrain her, Scarlett suddenly raised her head.

That once youthful, beautiful, and capable face was now deathly pale, with only her bloodshot eyes trembling violently, her pupils contracted to pinpoints.

"I remembered"

Scarlett's voice was hoarse, like sandpaper scraping, "I'm Liz, Liz Hollitt, born in Gary Hill, my father is Jay Howlett, my grandfather is Logan Howlett, and my grandmother..."

She recalled it as if it were a treasure trove, and each word made Luo Xia's expression even more solemn.

Although he never revealed this information to her, the possibility that she learned about it in advance through the Department of Homeland Security cannot be ruled out.

Luo Xia pondered for a moment, then continued to probe, "Do you still remember your most profound childhood memory?"

Scarlett paused for a moment, then answered softly, "Grandpa often drove a blue pickup truck, taking me and a silver sheepdog to the mountains to herd sheep. He said that mountain people can have nothing, but they can't be without a truck and a loyal dog. He promised to give me a truck and a sheepdog when I grow up."

"What's the dog's name?"

"Louise is a female dog."

".Understood."

Luo Xia pursed his lips, momentarily speechless. At least for now, he was certain that the person in front of him was Logan's granddaughter, who had been missing for over ten years.

Her description of old Logan's personality was spot on; she even remembered Brian's mother and the name of the old sheepdog who had long since passed away.

“I have bad news for you.” Rorschach carefully chose his words, preparing to tell her about her family.

But Scarlett suddenly interrupted him: "I know what you're going to say, because I remember everything now."

"I was taken away by the Department of Homeland Security as a child to be brainwashed and trained. My memories of the past are all fake. My real memories only stay on the night I was taken away."

The girl's face was filled with sadness, but then she suddenly remembered something and excitedly grabbed Luo Xia: "Since you have this pendant, you must have seen my grandfather and the others! How are they now? Are they still living in the mountains?"

Luo Xia gazed at her excited expression, remained silent for a long time, and finally mustered his courage to speak slowly:

"I have some bad news for you."

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Ten minutes passed.

After Rorschach finished recounting his encounter with the Logan couple in the Gary Mountains, the girl who had been full of anticipation froze in place, staring blankly ahead, lost in thought.

Seeing her so distraught, Luo Xia felt both guilty and heartbroken.

Just as he had always believed, if he hadn't lingered outside that farmhouse, or had left that very night, this tragedy would never have happened.

Ultimately, the old Logan couple died for themselves, which is why he now appears so awkward and uneasy when facing Scarlett.

That feeling of guilt cannot be easily erased with a simple apology.

"I know you've heard the same words many times already, but I still want to say I'm so sorry."

Rorschach gently patted the girl's back, trying to comfort her, but Scarlett's body was stiff as a stone statue, and she did not respond to his words.

“If I had been there, they might not have died,” Scarlett suddenly said, her voice choked with emotion and filled with deep self-reproach.

But Rorschach did not agree with her when he heard this.

"No, even if you were there, only one more person would have died. It has nothing to do with you!"

Rorschach frowned and interrupted her. He knew very well what Scarlett meant by saying all this; she simply wanted to take responsibility for the deaths of her family members. But Rorschach firmly opposed it and did not want her to bear this guilt.

“The responsibility for this whole thing lies with me from beginning to end. I was too arrogant and too careless. Although I avenged old Logan and Jean, I can never make up for this regret.”

Luo Xia looked at Scarlett and earnestly promised, "I owe them both so much, and I owe you just as much. Although my identity is somewhat special, if you ever encounter any trouble in the future, you can come to me. I will never refuse to help you in any way I can!"

His words were strong, but they truly reflected his inner thoughts and were an unquestionable promise.

Scarlett remained unmoved after hearing this. She stared intently at Rorschach for a long time before slowly speaking, "Where is my father? Did he really die in a shipwreck?"

"I've done my research on this too."

Rorschach recalled the information Harold provided and said in a deep voice, "On the day of the incident, there was no severe weather warning in the weather forecast, and the police were ambiguous in their attitude. The death certificate was issued unusually quickly, and the body was cremated within an hour of being retrieved, without even a basic autopsy. It is obvious that a privileged institution was manipulating things behind the scenes."

Scarlett suddenly asked, "You said my father disappeared in the Catalina Strait near Los Angeles?"

“That’s right, I’ve checked it multiple times,” Rorschach replied firmly.

Scarlett paused for a moment, then said in a trembling voice, "Based on the timeline, I was participating in a Security Bureau training session in the Catalina Strait at that time."

Rorschach's pupils contracted sharply, and he slowly nodded.

"Leave this to me, and I will avenge your father."

“No, this time I’m going to end all of this myself.” Scarlett gave Rorschach one last look before turning to leave.

Although she didn't say many things aloud, she couldn't easily forgive the man who indirectly caused the deaths of her grandparents.

However, after taking only a few steps, Scarlett suddenly turned around again.

"The news about End Island should be spreading by now. Why aren't you back in New York? Why are you still in Florida? Do you have some other plans?"

"There is one, but it has nothing to do with the Department of Homeland Security. The targets are basically a group of Jewish elites and politicians in Washington."

Upon hearing this, Scarlett immediately stopped in her hurry to leave.

She stopped in her tracks, looked at Luo Xia quietly for a moment, and then a cold smile appeared on her lips: "Then can I participate as well? I want to collect some interest for my father first."

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(End of this chapter)