Collapse, harem after the end of the world

At this time, Haitu had become very interested in this case, and she couldn't wait to find the murderer.

Afterwards, Adam and others drove back to the police station.

At this time, the lights were still on in the police chief's office. It was obvious that the chief was still waiting for Adam's return.

When the director saw Adam walk into the office, he immediately showed a look of joy.

"Thank God, you are finally back. Did you find out anything?" The director asked Adam hurriedly.

"We found some clues. In fact, we discovered that the body probably didn't disappear out of thin air, but was teleported away by someone." Adam said to the director at this time.

"Teleported away? Who did it?"

"We don't know yet, but during our investigation, we discovered a suspicious person and plan to investigate thoroughly tomorrow."

"Suspicious person? Who?" The director couldn't help but show a curious look at this time.

"It's a lady named Irene Adler." Adam said at this time.

However, the moment he heard the name, the director's face suddenly changed.

Chapter 596: Meeting with Irene Adler

Upon hearing the name Irene Adler, the director's expression darkened, like a dark cloud pressing down on his brow. His name seemed to weigh heavy, lingering in the air. Adam's keen observation allowed him to immediately detect the director's change, and a surge of curiosity welled up in his heart.

"It's too bad it's Irene Adler," the director sighed, his voice filled with endless heaviness and helplessness. His voice was like hay blown by a storm, hoarse and trembling.

Adam couldn't help but feel puzzled, with a glint of doubt in his eyes. "Do you know this person?" he asked curiously, with a strong curiosity in his heart.

The director's eyes suddenly grew darker, as if he were reminiscing about the past. "Don't you remember? The case I told you about earlier was connected to this woman. I didn't expect her to be here." As the director spoke, beads of sweat formed on his forehead, clearly overwhelmed by this unexpected incident.

Adam was lost in thought, his thoughts drifting, like flickering images weaving through his mind. "That case?" he murmured softly, recalling the Irene Adler case the director had mentioned earlier. Presumably, it was the case recorded in the notebook.

In the original novel, Irene Adler, born in New Jersey in 1858, was a contralto who worked at the Italian Opera and was prima donna at the Imperial Opera in Warsaw before retiring from the opera stage. She had a romantic relationship with King Wilhelm Gottreich Sigismund von Olmstein of Bohemia in their youth, and Holmes was later asked by the king to remove a photograph of her and the king from his possession.

However, she discovered Holmes's plan and left London with her new husband, Godfrey Norton, by rushing to Temple that night. Before leaving, she left a letter promising Holmes that she would not use the photo to harm the king. Finally, Holmes kept her photo.

Adam couldn't wait to ask, "Who is that person that makes you so scared?" There was a glint of curiosity in his eyes.

The director pondered for a moment and sighed deeply. "That, I can't tell you. The other party's identity is extremely difficult and closely related to our mission. If you really want to know, then go and ask yourself."

Adam was filled with doubts, his mind a jumble of thoughts. He knew the director's words were true, and this opponent must be someone formidable. However, precisely because of this, he became even more resolute.

The next morning, Adam and his friends decided to go visit the mysterious Ms. Irene Adler.

"This is the place, the lady's residence." Haitu led Adam and others through the bustling streets to Irene Adler's residence.

The apartment before him wasn't grand, revealing the signs of age. Yet, it was unusually filled with a rich floral scent. As Adam approached, his nostrils were filled with the aroma of rosemary, as if he were immersed in a sea of flowers.

Rosemary flowers bloomed in front of the windowsill, like delicate purple pearls, dense and gorgeous. Each flower was carefully cared for, and their lush branches and leaves almost completely blocked the windowsill, like a flower wall.

"Rosemary's flower language is memory." Haitu's voice was a little hazy, and her eyes revealed confusion. "Wipe away the sadness of memories. Why did that lady plant this flower?"

Just as Adam was about to knock, Ms. Irene's door suddenly opened. A fresh floral scent filled his face, as if it were the magic of the rosemary flowers by the window. Adam couldn't help but squint, trying to see who was at the door.

Standing at the doorway was an elegant woman dressed in black. Her long hair fell over her shoulders, the slightly wavy ends swaying gently, exuding a subtle sheen. Her features were delicate and elegant, and her eyebrows were slightly raised, revealing a hint of confidence and pride.

Adam's heart suddenly tightened, and he felt a sense of trance. The other person's figure seemed to overlap slightly with the vague shadow in his dream. He tried to recall the dream, but the details gradually blurred, leaving only a strong impression.

"You must be Adam," Ms. Irene's voice flowed like a spring, with a hint of mystery and grace. Her eyes swept over Adam, as if she could see through his heart.

Adam was a little surprised, not knowing how Ms. Irene knew his name. He tried to ask, but Ms. Irene broke the silence first.

"Please come in, Mr. Adam." Ms. Irene smiled and gestured for Adam and his friends to enter her residence.

Adam and his friends followed Ms. Irene into the chic apartment. As soon as they entered the door, they were immediately attracted by the scene before them.

The apartment's interior is filled with artistic flair, with abstract paintings adorning the walls, each emitting a different color and mood. In the center of the living room stands an exquisite coffee table, filled with a variety of tea sets and flowers.

In the corner, rosemary flowers in full bloom caught everyone's attention. Their petals were delicate and soft, their purple color exuding a sense of mystery and tenderness. The fragrance of the flowers filled the air, intoxicating everyone.

"Welcome to my little world." Ms. Irene sat gracefully on the sofa, gently stroking the rosemary flowers on the coffee table. Her eyes looked out the window into the distance, as if lost in deep memories.

Adam and his friends sat awkwardly on the sofa, their hearts filled with curiosity and questions. They could all sense the unusual atmosphere of this place, as if it hid an unimaginable story.

Ms. Irene suddenly turned around and looked at Adam with a smile, her eyes a little confused and deep.

"Mr. Adam, what do you know about rosemary?" Her voice was gentle and charming.

Adam shook his head slightly puzzled. He didn't know why Ms. Irene suddenly mentioned Rosemary.

Ms. Irene slowly stood up and walked towards the rosemary wall in front of the window sill. She stretched out her slender fingers and gently touched a petal.

"Rosemary is a magical flower that symbolizes memories. But my rosemary garden is more than just a symbol of memories." Ms. Irene's voice was mysterious and slightly sad.

She continued, "These flowers are a testament to the memories I once planted. Each flower represents a time in the past, a memory I can never forget."

Adam looked at the other person in confusion at this time, and he found that the look in the other person's eyes when he looked at him seemed to contain some... nostalgia?

Chapter 597: A Woman Full of Secrets

Adam was confused. He didn't understand why Irene looked at him with such longing. It seemed an incredible feeling, since they had never met. But he wasn't sure. Perhaps it was just his imagination.

Irene quickly calmed down and turned to look at Adam and the others. She asked, "I suppose you all are here because of the murder that happened a few days ago."

Adam nodded, his eyes never leaving Irene, trying to find some clues from her expression.

"Yes, we asked the maid. Did you visit Mr. Jeffrey Stevens before he was killed? Is that true?" Adam asked in a deep voice.

"Yes, I did visit him some time ago. But unfortunately, it was not me who killed him. I wanted to stop it." Irene said in a steady tone.

Adam's eyes became sharper, and he continued, "You want to stop it? Do you know the murderer?"

Irene's eyes were a little blurry. She looked at Adam quietly for a while, then slowly said, "I don't know who killed him, but I know that he will die soon."

These words made Adam shudder. He could sense the strangeness and foreboding in Irene's words. He couldn't help but have a strange feeling, as if this woman was a mysterious existence, full of mysteries and answers.

Adam couldn't help but frown, not quite understanding what Irene said, "What does this mean?" he asked again.

Irene took a sip of her tea calmly and said to Adam calmly, "Detective, you should know about the recent case in the next city."

"The next city?" Adam was stunned. "You mean there's another case related to this one?"

"That's right." Irene nodded. "And this case is closely related to the deceased here. If you want to find the truth, I'm afraid you can only investigate in the next city."

Adam's mind flashed back to the director's words and the notes in his notebook. If his guess was correct, the case these people were talking about must be the same one. This case spanned an entire city, and Adam couldn't help but feel that it was a difficult case.

Adam's heart was filled with doubt and confusion. He asked anxiously, "Since you know the truth about these things, can you tell me more?" Irene smiled faintly and replied calmly, "Unfortunately, I'm still investigating the truth of this matter, and I will be leaving soon." She sighed softly, "It's really sad. I didn't expect that even after my warning, the gentleman still died."

Adam was filled with indignation upon hearing this. He wanted to speak up to stop her, but he hesitated. He knew that even the director wouldn't dare to offend this mysterious woman, let alone himself. Finally, Adam silently gave up his protest, stood up, and smiled at Irene. "Well, I'm sorry to bother you this time. I look forward to meeting you next time."

As Adam turned to leave, Irene suddenly called him, her voice soft and gentle, like a warm spring breeze.

"Mr. Adam, could you please wait a moment?"

Adam was stunned for a moment, then turned around and looked at Irene. Irene was sitting on the chair, dignified and elegant, with a face as beautiful as a flower, giving people an unforgettable feeling.

"What's up, ma'am?" Adam asked politely.

"Nothing, I just want to tell you a little secret." Irene smiled, a faint blush on her face. She looked at Adam quietly, as if trying to imprint every expression of his in her heart.

"From now on, you can call me Rita. I like this name very much." Irene said gently, her voice like the sound of nature.

Adam was slightly stunned, but nodded. He didn't ask why, nor did he say anything else.

As Adam walked away, Irene fell into memories of the past. She sighed softly, a trace of sadness flashing in her eyes.

"We will definitely meet again, Captain." She whispered to herself, her tone full of anticipation and reluctance.

After leaving the apartment, Adam and Hare Rabbit walked in silence, immersed in the conversation they had just had. Adam couldn't help but fall into thought, and his curiosity about the mysterious woman grew stronger.

"Captain, what do you feel about that woman?" Haitu couldn't help but ask.

Adam smiled slightly when he heard this. "Feeling? A very mysterious lady, as if she is full of secrets."

"That's true, I think so too. It seems like she is hiding a lot of things from us." Hua also joined the discussion.

"However, it seems that the other party does not have any ill intentions towards us," Adam added.

Scared Rabbit nodded, "Yeah, but I'm still a little worried. I don't know who she is or where she came from."

"These are all unknowns," Adam said calmly. "Our most important task now is to uncover the truth of the case and find the murderer."

Haitu and Hua nodded in agreement. The three of them were thinking about the case along the way, trying to find some key clues.

Before they knew it, the three of them were back inside the detective agency. Adam, upon returning to his room, lay down on his shabby bed, notebook in hand, and began to ponder. He recalled past cases he had investigated, and a sense of powerlessness rose within him. What was the hidden secret behind that so-called case? He wondered if the mysterious woman he had met this time could help him find some answers.

At the same time, he pondered the identity of Rita, whom he had met today. Although he had never met her before, Adam felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity, a feeling that she was out of place in this world. He thought of those mysterious eyes, as if they could see deep into his heart, filling him with awe. He recalled Rita's gentle smile, that tender gaze, which gradually melted his defenses.

Adam unknowingly fell into deep thought, his mind racing. He felt himself gradually sinking into a strange vortex, unable to extricate himself. He realized he needed to calm down and reassess the world and his situation.

"No matter what the hidden truth behind this incident is, we must go to the neighboring city to find out. I hope all the answers can be found there."

Chapter 598: Strange Commission

The next morning, Adam, Hua, and Haitu arrived at the train station early, eagerly boarding the train bound for the next city. As the carriage doors slowly closed, the train roared and sped off into the distance. Outside the window, a bustling cityscape appeared before their eyes. The city, with its tall buildings and flashing neon lights, exuded a modern urban atmosphere. It was a stark contrast to the medieval European landscape they had seen before. The two completely different styles within the same world seemed incredibly strange.

"Captain, are you still thinking about the case?" Hua asked, looking at Adam, who was still looking at his notes. Adam looked up at the scene outside the window, sighed, and replied, "Well, I find that there are too many doubts about this commission."

The notes indicate that the person who commissioned this case is Walter Joyce of this world. He is the director of Imperial Research Institute No. 42. The renowned Dr. Tesla and Dr. Einstein are his right-hand men. Why would such a powerful figure commission detectives like these to intervene? And why would they be involved in a murder case?

No matter how you look at it, this case is fraught with mystery.

What Adam cared about most was, as expected, a corner of the train carriage.

At this time, Rita was sitting on a seat beside the carriage.

She just sat there quietly, holding a teacup in her hand, but it seemed as if all the noise had quickly faded away from the space around her, making people hold their breath unconsciously.

At this moment, Rita was like a real lady, making people want to focus their attention on her.

Adam didn't expect that he would meet Rita again here just one day later.

"Captain, I still have to remind you that that woman is very dangerous." At this time, Haitu couldn't help but say to Adam.

"Of course I know that."

Adam nodded at this point.

Just from yesterday's meeting, Adam knew that this woman was hiding many secrets.

Moreover, the fact that a person who is ostensibly just a retired opera singer would go to the target location this time is itself very suspicious.

You know, the city next door has long become a dead city.

Adam took a deep breath, closed his notebook, and put it back in his bag. He looked out the window. The scene of the neighboring city gradually disappeared from his sight. Pieces of ruins continued to appear before Adam's eyes.

Hare Rabbit watched from the side, feeling a little regretful, "This was once a prosperous city, but now it has become a desolate place."

Hua Ze said to Adam, "Is this where we are going?"

"That's right." Adam nodded and said slowly, "Our next task is to find Walter Joyce in this ruin."

Hare Rabbit looked at Adam, a trace of confusion on his face, "But the situation here is unclear, how are we supposed to find him?"

"According to what we heard above, there will be staff to pick us up." Adam replied at this time.

"It seems, Mr. Adam, we meet again." Just when Adam was discussing the commission with his companions, Rita walked up to Adam and greeted him.

At this moment, Hare Rabbit's eyes were filled with vigilance, while Adam, with a normal expression, greeted him.

"I didn't expect we would meet so soon, Ms. Rita." Adam replied at this time.

"What a coincidence! I didn't expect Mr. Adam to also take this train." Rita said with a smile.

"Yeah, I didn't expect that either."

Although Adam was dealing with the other party on the surface, he was actually thinking in his heart why Rita took this train.

He would not believe that this encounter was a coincidence.

"Ms. Rita, you are here to investigate that case as well." Adam asked Rita at this time.

"Of course. I must have told you before. I came here just for this matter," Rita replied with a smile.

"But there are still many things you didn't tell us yesterday."

"Please find out about that kind of thing yourself." Rita replied elegantly.

At this moment, the destination of the few people finally arrived.

The train slowly stopped and they finally arrived at their destination - the Holy Ark.