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Chapter 85 Good, good, good! What a load of rubbish! (Bonus chapter for monthly votes)

"why?"

"Don't you know that people working in research institutes have their personal computers monitored?"

"Of course I know!"

Ashley glared at her. "Scarlett, my patience has its limits. If you continue to slander the research institute like this, I will report all your misdeeds to the Royal Court and the Inquisition. At that time, even His Majesty will not be able to protect you!"

Scarlett blinked, hesitated for a moment but couldn't help rolling her eyes. "Are you in elementary school? Always reporting to higher-ups? Didn't your parents tell you that when there's a problem, you solve it, not report it?"

"If you enjoy writing reports so much, why become a researcher? You should become an informant."

"Scarlett!"

Ashley took two deep breaths, each word seemingly bursting from his lungs, laced with his raging fury.

Scarlett suspected that if Ashley hadn't been handcuffed to the chair, he might have rushed over and torn her in two immediately.

Scarlett paused for a moment, then calmly and composedly said, "Are you angry out of embarrassment? Or do you think that it was someone from the research institute who killed Christine, and that's why you don't dare let me investigate? You want someone else to get involved, to protect each other?"

"I don't!"

Ashley was probably furious.

With its teeth clenched, cheeks puffed out, and a pair of antlers sprouting from its head, it was a sight to behold.

The veins on his forehead were thick and strong, making it look like they were about to burst.

Scarlett knew she couldn't provoke Ashley any further; she'd already gone too far.

If I anger him to death, I'll be fully responsible.

Scarlett took a deep breath and said, "Actually, I wanted to investigate for the good of the research institute."

Ashley was stunned. "Bullshit!"

Scarlett looked at him, her eyes blinking gently. Beneath her long eyelashes, her pale golden eyes sparkled like the stars in the night sky. "The resource war will begin in a little over ten days. At that time, the passages between heaven and earth will be opened, and thousands of people will gather together. If Christine's sister tells everyone that Christine is dead, what do you think will happen?"

"How about it?"

"Christine entered the capital as a commoner. She represents the imperial court's preferential treatment of commoners. If her death is publicized, the imperial court will definitely investigate."

"Isn't this a good thing?"

"What if the person who killed her is connected to the research institute?"

The topic has circled back to itself.

Ashley's veins bulged with anger again. "Scarlett, what are you trying to do?!"

Scarlett wants to keep it a secret from everyone, find out the truth, and then reveal it to the public, so that they won't even have the chance to protect each other.

She could only investigate secretly.

Once things are brought into the open, they are easily met with resistance.

SS-rank orc.

Very precious.

As for why the 403 Research Institute was chosen as the starting point for the investigation, it's simple: Christine's life was too monotonous. After entering the Imperial City, she stayed in the research institute and never went anywhere else.

Scarlett didn't answer Ashley's question, but instead asked him, "Ashley, are you really that distrustful of your research institute? You don't dare let me investigate? I don't have so many tricks up my sleeve; I just want to distance myself from Christine."

"Otherwise, when the day of the resource war arrives, I may be unable to defend myself."

"It's not that I can't withstand scrutiny, but rather that I am an imperial princess, how can I be criticized because I am a commoner woman?"

"That's a battle for resources! The entire galaxy is watching."

Ashley's face was cold. "So, what does this have to do with the research institute?"

Scarlett dared not direct her anger further at the research institute; it was enough for her to plant a seed of doubt in Ashley's mind.

This would ensure that Ashley would cooperate with her briefly in order to prove the institute's innocence and find the real killer.

Scarlett chuckled and said in a tone that was sure to infuriate someone, "It really has nothing to do with the research institute. I just wanted to annoy you more. Who told you to block me? This princess is just trying to get revenge for not being happy."

Ashley: "..."

Congratulations, that's great! I'm so angry with you.

Ashley was almost driven mad with anger and it took him ten minutes to recover.

He recalled Scarlett's words; although they were unreliable, there were a few points that held up to scrutiny.

If the perpetrators were orcs with SS-level mental strength, indeed, apart from Scarlett, no one would dare to investigate in private.

It's not that Scarlett is particularly capable, but rather that she's genuinely fearless.

She dared to abuse even the SSS-level Holster, so what else wouldn't she dare to do?

To put it bluntly.

Even if someone told him today that Scarlett was riding on His Majesty's head, he would believe it without hesitation.

He wasn't sure if Christine was alive or dead, nor was he sure if the documents were real or fake.

Whether Scarlett actually met Christine's sister or not, he had no way of knowing.

But deep down he still believed.

Because Scarlett disdains lying.

and also.

Research Institute.

Christine is a researcher.

Who would find her personal computer most useful? Without a doubt, it would be the researchers at the research institute.

Ashley, having calmed down, closed his eyes. He dared not think any further.

After a few seconds of silence, he opened his eyes, his bright eyes fixed on Scarlett. "Okay, you win. Tell me what I need to do."

Let's use Scarlett's help to find out the truth.

He firmly believes that the 403 Research Institute is innocent!
……

……

With everything settled, Scarlett was overjoyed. Seeing that it was getting dark, she asked Lilia to prepare a sumptuous dinner to welcome Ashley back.

At the long dining table, Scarlett sat at the head of the table.

Five beastmen sat on either side.

Ashley stared at the silver tablecloth, his heart skipped a beat, and he hesitated to lift it.

Riley, who was already cutting food with a knife and fork, saw his hesitant expression and smiled, "Don't worry, it's okay."

Even with today's betrayal, Ashley still has great faith in Riley.

Nod and lift the dish cover.

It was his favorite grilled pork belly.

The pile of pork belly, with its alternating layers of fat and lean meat, sizzled with oil.

He was practically drooling over it.

He has been engrossed in experiments during this period and has not eaten a proper meal. When he is hungry, he takes nutritional supplements to cope.

Now you see the food.

It was still her favorite, so she didn't care about disliking Scarlett anymore. Maintaining her composure, she picked up the fork next to her, rolled up a piece of pork belly, and stuffed it into her mouth.

It's rich but not greasy; with each bite, the tender juices burst out, leaving a lingering fragrance in your mouth.

good to eat.

Ashley ate all the pork belly in one go.

Still not satisfied, he licked his lips with lingering relish.

He looked up, intending to look at Chi Ye, but his gaze inexplicably drifted to Scarlett.

Scarlett was drinking juice when she saw him looking over. She smiled naturally, her bright eyes sparkling, and asked, "Want some more?"

Ashley felt that he absolutely couldn't keep it.

He has already lost his composure once; he must remain composed this time.

It's just pork belly, he's had it before, there's no need for him to ask for another plate like a starving ghost.

He was about to say no.

Sylvia, sitting diagonally across from him, smiled broadly and said, "Scarlett, the crystal shrimp tonight is so tender, I want another plate."

Scarlett looked at her with affection, "Okay."

Although Ashley had finished the pork belly, the aroma still lingered in his nostrils. Every breath he took filled his lungs with the meaty fragrance, making his stomach rumble with cravings, and he couldn't swallow his saliva no matter how hard he tried.

He closed his eyes resignedly, "I want a plate of pork belly too."

Scarlett: "Okay."

The tone used was that of someone coaxing a child.

Upon hearing this, his ears twitched and turned slightly red.

Damn!

Scarlett, can you please stop talking to him like that? He's not a child!

Ashley angrily finished the next plate of pork belly.

I resisted the urge to order another plate and left the table.

Back in the bright and clean new room.

Sitting was awkward, standing was awkward. After resting for a while, I took a shower and crawled into bed. The moment I covered my head, Scarlett's "Okay" echoed in my ears again.

Okay, okay! Okay my ass!

Ashley tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep.

Finally, having no other choice, he took out a sleeping pill, tossed it into his mouth, and swallowed it without drinking any water.

He collapsed into a deep sleep.

I tried to sleep for about ten minutes, but I still couldn't fall asleep.

He opened his eyes, stared at the ceiling for a few seconds, then threw off the covers and rushed into Chi Ye's room.

Chi Ye was taken aback. "Is something wrong?"

Ashley glared at him. "What's wrong with you guys? Why are you all so obedient to Scarlett? Have you been marked by her?!"

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