Absolute Zone Zero: I am a Succubus in Six Points Street

She entrusted this matter to Zhe and chose to keep watch nearby.

On the one hand, she can observe whether there are any suspicious people approaching nearby at the first time, and on the other hand, she is not very good at communication.

"And, to be honest, I think they might... No, it might just be my imagination."

[Charon] didn't say anything else. Zhe wanted to check on the three survivors one by one and ask if they had any information about the murderer.

The man was called Jace, and the other two women, the more introverted one was called Erlin, and the other was called Zoe.

Fortunately, the injuries of the three were not serious and they were fine after simple treatment, but they still needed to go to the hospital later.

Chapter 409 Another Clue

After briefly understanding the situation of the three survivors, Zhe and [Charon] exchanged information. The latter called the three people over...

Through the subsequent communication, [Charon] learned that the three of them were from the Defense Force, including the companion of the woman named Erin.

The two of them had originally planned to attend the Wounded Day, a special commemoration day organized by the Defense Forces from time to time for the families of soldiers and retired soldiers.

From this perspective, everyone speculated that this was a murder case targeting the defense forces.

[Charon] then asked some more questions but didn't get any answers, but she still told the three to be vigilant when they returned, and then she returned to the video store with Zhe.

The currently known information is that the client may have been kidnapped by the murderer, but it is completely unclear who he is, who the murderer is, and where they went.

The information provided by the three survivors was also limited, and no further inferences could be made, which meant that the clues were interrupted.

But it was not without gain. At least we knew some of the characteristics of the murderer: a sniper, sadistic, hostile to the defense forces, meticulous in planning, dislike of frontal combat, and obsessed with fighting in caves.

With this information, we may be able to infer the approximate scope of the other party's activities and the base he may choose to place the kidnapped targets.

But this will take a lot of time, during which the murderer may continue to commit crimes...

At this point, Charon seemed a little anxious. The current situation of the clue being interrupted quickly made the three of them fall into silence.

Just as I was about to accept reality and start sorting out the current clues and narrowing down the scope of my investigation, the door of the video store suddenly opened...

The visitor was none other than the [Shepherd], who came into the room for conversation again. He showed concern and inquired for a while, then showed the three of them his mobile phone interface.

I saw that about ten minutes ago, the missing client's phone once again shared a location information with him... Apart from that, there was no other text reply.

According to the shepherd, this location is still an empty entrance and exit, and Zhe couldn't help but become suspicious when he saw this.

"We were still worried about the clues being lost, and now the clues have come to us? Why does it feel so suspicious..."

"Anyway, you're sure they're just missing and nothing more serious has happened, right? If that's the case, the situation is relatively manageable..."

Under this premise, the shepherd asked them to continue to investigate carefully, but if there were casualties, it would not be something that Zhe and others could easily resolve.

The shepherd would then find some professional cave robbers to deal with the matter. After saying this, he hurried away.

Looking at Charon, she seemed a little uneasy. Had she not confessed the seriousness of the situation to the shepherds because she didn't want the search to be assigned to someone else?

"...Ropemaker, thank you for not telling that intelligence agent the true situation at the scene."

"You're welcome! But I want to ask, why do you do this? If you ask others for help, perhaps you can resolve this incident more safely."

Zhe expressed his doubts, and [Charon] also explained the reasons.

"The killer was a sniper who had no psychological burden when it came to killing. Judging from the location of the wounds on the victims, he knew exactly how to inflict fatal injuries and how to cause pain without causing death."

Most cave robbers lack experience in fighting against snipers, so if they really encounter a murderer, they will easily face a tough fight and even suffer casualties.

At the same time, [Charon] felt that asking for help from others would inevitably delay the search. The client could be in danger at any time.

"So I think we should follow the clues as soon as possible, enter the cave, and ensure the safety of the missing persons."

[Charon]'s calm words revealed determination, but Zhe was very worried when he heard it.

“Although I helped you hide it from the shepherd, I still have to say that this is too risky!

What if that clue was a trap from the beginning? Who knows who is using the missing client's knock now! "

"I understand... I understand everything! But if we arrive a little late and cause the client's death..."

[Charon]'s sad and worried tone made her look pitiful again. She wanted to continue the action, but she knew it was too risky, so she acted so unsure.

Seeing this, Zhe did not speak out to stop him. He knew that this would not stop the other party, so he asked again.

"What does the client mean to you... [Charon], would you tell us?

Is there some connection between him and the person you've been searching for that makes you so obsessed with finding him?

"...The client's true identity might be the person I've been looking for. Even if not, he definitely holds some clues that I desperately need."

[Charon] chose to confess to the brother and sister. When talking about this, a trace of sadness appeared on her face, and the light of her eye mask turned light purple.

“In the years since I left the Army, I’ve been searching for my missing teammates.

They are my comrades who have always supported me... For me, an orphan, they are also my family."

In order to find them, [Charon] went to many caves alone and walked through every corner of New Eridu, but he still could not find any clues.

Just then, she met Zhe and Ling... and heard the harmonica music they were playing.

"The song is called 'Homecoming'. It was composed by my squad leader and is a melody known only to our squad members.

And the client actually knew this piece of music and gave you the score... Please, Ropemaker, the client is my only clue to find my teammates right now!

I am sure my teammates are still alive... If this clue is broken, I don’t know when I can see them again..."

[If they were still alive, is it really possible that there would be no clues for several years?]

Ling looked at Zhe beside her, and her eyes seemed to express such doubts.

But when I thought about the fact that they were both looking for their own teacher...it didn't seem so incomprehensible.

"I understand your anxiety... Let me assist you! But remember, we must be more cautious this time."

Zhe's words made the girl in front of him slightly stunned. She didn't have much hope, but the other party responded to her expectations.

"Thank you, Ropemaker. Your support has given me peace of mind...

Please rest assured, if the murderer is really waiting for us in the cave, I will definitely protect you and escape with you."

[Charon] made a promise not to let the murderer hurt him in the slightest.

Chapter 410: Charon's Pain

As soon as they entered the cave shown in the coordinates, the two made a discovery. Seeing this, Zhe stepped forward cautiously.

"There seems to be something here. Is this... a communicator? Why is it here? It doesn't look like it was just thrown away..."

"There's almost no dust on the surface, so we can conclude it was placed here not long ago. It looks like someone wants us to use it."

[Charon] had just finished speaking when a processed voice came from the communicator.

"I'm glad you were so decisive in tracking down an unidentified location, Sniper of Leela Squad."

The owner of this voice calls himself [Corpse Vulture] and is the murderer of this series of murders. He also threatens to kill [Charon] as well.

During the conversation, the light on Charon's eye mask suddenly turned red, and then he suddenly dodged to the side, and then raised his gun and shot somewhere.

She used her body to protect Zhe, but he didn't seem to enjoy being pressed down by her.

The next second, a bullet passed by [Charon] and hit the ground. It was unknown what the bullet she fired hit in the distance. The only thing that was certain was that it did not hit the [Corpse Vulture].

Both sides planned to aim at each other while talking. A situation like this where the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light is very disadvantageous to our sniper.

If it weren't for Charon's special eyes, he would almost be a sitting duck.

[Corpse Vulture] had no intention of continuing the conversation. She provoked [Charon] with words, signaling him to move forward and find the answers he wanted, while keeping the gun aimed at him.

As they moved forward, the two discovered a somewhat strange box that emitted a faintly unpleasant smell. They had a premonition that something bad would happen after they opened it.

[Charon] was also hesitant about whether to open it or not, and just when Zhe was about to persuade him, the former opened the lid of the box first.

Inside was a blood-stained, torn military cap, crumpled and stuffed in the corner of the box.

Although it is unclear who the owner of the hat is... the message it conveys is undoubtedly just two words... [Death].

Zhe wanted to persuade him not to touch the things in the box, but [Charon] reached out, picked up the military cap in the box, and felt its shape with his fingers.

Upon closer observation, Zhe noticed that her lips were trembling slightly, and he couldn't help but feel a little worried.

"...I'm fine, Ropemaker. If my senses are correct... this should be the clothing worn by one of my former teammates, or a replica of it.

...Is this the surprise the Corpse Vulture was talking about? I see. Let us continue on our way, Ropemaker."

Charon said nothing more. But as she reloaded her weapon, her hand trembled faintly, and she applied even greater force.

The voice of [Corpse Vulture] also came through the communicator at this time. There was mockery and sarcasm in his words, and he even deliberately described the appearance of [Charon]'s teammates when they died.

On the way, the two found the second and third boxes one after another.

Zhe grabbed Charon's hand, trying to stop her from opening it, but she opened the lid of the box almost mechanically.

Inside was a piece of bloody clothing and a severely damaged piece of engineering equipment with blood stains on the surface.

Charon picked them up, feeling their shapes with trembling fingers. She couldn't say anything.

Whether it was the strategy for pursuing the Corpse Vulture or the explanation of which of her companions these items belonged to...

Until the voice of Corpse Vulture rang out again on the communicator in my hand...

"Congratulations on finding the third chest. What's inside... who is it? Oh, yes, [Coquitos] and [Rite].

The number of boxes is really limited, so they have to squeeze in. Medics and engineers don't have much combat power anyway! You won't be angry, right? "

[Charon]'s face was as pale as paper. He took the bloody object in the box in his hand without saying a word.

It was obvious that her spirit was being shaken violently by these ominous relics.

"That's enough! Using her teammates, who are like family, as fodder to torture her mentally... How despicable! How much further do you want to humiliate her?"

Zhe could no longer bear it, and he started to scold and question directly, but the [Corpse Vulture] did not take it seriously.

"Oh, did I go too far? I'm so sorry... You know, this hole is really a trap to lure you in. Seeing you guys agreed to the appointment without hesitation, I was so happy that I was a little bit drunk.

Don't worry, I'm not hiding the person you're looking for here. These are all imitation props, not really taken from her teammates..."

[Corpse Vulture] couldn't help but laugh when he said this, and then spoke again in a mocking tone.

"...After all, her teammates were all dead in the cave. How could I possibly get their clothes?"

Zhe's anger almost overwhelmed everything. When he was about to fight back against the [Corpse Vulture], a crisp gunshot was suddenly heard.

Charon fired cleanly. This shot was filled with unmistakable murderous intent... but judging by the response from the other end of the communicator, it seemed he still hadn't hit his target.

"...A very decisive strike. But I've always said that your awareness, vision, and even experience are useless in front of a sniper more professional than you."

"I don't expect this shot to kill you. Your etheric fluctuations subtly changed the moment you fired. I just wanted to confirm that."

Charon felt a little nauseous that the other party knew about his past, but after knowing that the other party was just a coward who was subconsciously frightened by the murderous intentions of others, he didn't feel so uncomfortable.

But after hearing this, the [Corpse Vulture] was not angry at all. Instead, he felt that [Charon] looked a little more like a decent person now that he had the intention to kill, instead of looking like a zombie before.

However, she still did not stop hurting Charon's heart with her words. Zhe could not help but speak for Charon again, and the Corpse Vulture was surprised instead.

"You still believe that her teammates are alive? She wouldn't tell you anything and just let you follow her on adventures, would she?"

"……shut up."

"If she doesn't want to say it, let me tell you—her so-called "alive" teammates all disappeared when the old capital fell. You should know exactly what this means.

When the old capital fell, countless defenders were killed by the corpses or corrupted into corpses. The survivors, preoccupied with themselves, had no chance to carry the bodies of their companions out of Hollow Zero.

I don’t know if it was an illusion, but [Corpse Vulture] was moved when he talked about the last part.

Chapter 411: Blurred Vision...

"I didn't lie to the rope maker. They are indeed still alive. I have sufficient and strong evidence. It's impossible for someone like you to understand."

[Charon] insisted on her own opinion, even though she knew it clearly in her heart, and [Corpse Vulture] seemed a little angry when she heard this.

"I can't understand...? Ridiculous... You actually find it so difficult to understand your imaginary train of thought?

Since you really have strong enough evidence, why not tell me! Tell me! "

"...My eyes lost almost 90% of their vision during the fall of the old capital, but they also became able to see things that others cannot."

Every minute and every second over the past few years, the figures of his teammates have continued to appear in front of [Charon].