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At this time, Hua and Haitu were both staring at Adam closely.

"Captain, tell me first, how much have you investigated?" Haitu asked curiously.

Adam frowned, thought for a moment, and then slowly said, "Well, I've made some discoveries about Rita. As expected, she is different from us and does not belong to this world."

After hearing Adam's words, Haitu and Hua exchanged a glance, their doubts deepening. Hua raised his head and looked at Adam with a determined gaze. "Is that true? Could it be that Rita is really the ferryman's person?"

Adam nodded slightly and said with some certainty, "I'm not completely sure yet, but I am certain that she has some connection with the ferryman. She must know something that we don't."

The room fell silent, the atmosphere heavy and tense. Countless possible scenarios surfaced in everyone's mind, and they felt a sense of urgency as they were about to uncover the mystery.

If Rita is really the ferryman's person, then the three of them are probably in a bad situation now. The most important thing is that they still don't know what the other party's purpose is.

In previous encounters, the Ferryman had always been able to accurately calculate his opponent, putting Hua, Adam, and Hare Rabbit at a disadvantage. This time, they had no idea what the Ferryman was planning.

The three of them exchanged glances, undecided for a moment. There seemed no point in getting into a fight now. Firstly, they weren't entirely sure if the other party was actually related to the ferryman.

Thinking of Rita's mysterious figure, Hua, Adam and Haitu felt heavy-hearted.

They still have no definitive evidence or answers about Rita's identity and the ferryman's true intentions, but in order to solve this mystery, they decided to share their other findings first.

Adam looked at the Rabbit and asked about her findings. The Rabbit frowned and replied distressedly, "My investigation hasn't made much progress either. First of all, regarding the Jackal, she doesn't seem to be in league with the Ferryman. I've discovered she has some plans of her own."

Hua and Adam exchanged a glance, puzzled by the Jackal's true purpose. The Jackal had always been mysterious and unpredictable, leaving the three confused as to her intentions.

"What is the Jackal planning?" Hua frowned in thought. "She might know something we don't. We need to find out what she's planning. Maybe it can provide us with some clues to solve the mystery."

Several people nodded. This was indeed something worth investigating. After all, Jackal himself was an extremely mysterious person among the world's snakes, and he must have many secrets.

"Next is Raven. I found out that her purpose in coming here is not for the inheritance." Hare Rabbit's voice was low and sharp.

Everyone's eyes turned to Haitu, expecting him to continue to reveal the raven's true purpose.

"Then what is her purpose?" Adam continued to ask.

Hare Rabbit frowned slightly, and for a moment seemed unable to give a definite answer.

"I'm not too sure about this, but I guess it has something to do with the girl named Kong behind her." There was a hint of speculation and uncertainty in Haitu's tone.

After everyone looked at each other, they understood that the two World Snakes probably came here for their own purposes.

Not only did Raven and Jackal need to be investigated, but even Bronya needed to be investigated as well. There was so much to do.

Just as Hua was about to report his findings, a sudden scream pierced the oppressive atmosphere. Adam, Hua, and Haitu all felt their hearts tighten and rushed out of the room.

They ran out the door and saw Dr. Tesla and Dr. Ein with serious expressions, and the little girl Sora's eyes were filled with fear.

Adam stepped forward and asked, "What happened?"

Dr. Tesla shook his head and pointed to the Jackal's room.

Adam followed his gesture and saw that the door of the Jackal's room was open and the Jackal's body was lying on the ground.

A strong smell of blood filled the air, and a bright red bloodstain extended from the jackal's body and seeped into the fibers of the carpet. The jackal's face was pale, and its eyes were closed, as if it had no life at all.

Needless to say, the Jackal was dead. Adam's expression was solemn. He and his companions had just wanted to investigate the Jackal, but he had inexplicably died in his own room. This was truly bizarre. Was it to silence him, or was there something else going on?

Adam carefully surveyed the room and saw no signs of a struggle. It seemed the killer hadn't engaged in a fight with the jackal. Indeed, if there had been any fighting, Adam and the others next door would have heard it.

Adam approached the jackal's body, carefully observing the expression on her face. Her face was pale, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, as if leaving behind a smile of relief and ease. Adam couldn't understand the reason for the jackal's death, or whether she had truly accepted death so calmly.

Could it be that the jackal was willing to be killed?

However, this explanation did not seem to fully explain the Jackal's death. Adam knew that with the Jackal's character, he would never accept death easily.

Various possible scenarios began to emerge in Adam's mind. He thought of the Jackal's recent actions and her mysterious plan. Perhaps her death was related to the goal she pursued, or perhaps she knew a secret and became a threat to someone.

At this time, everyone in the laboratory heard the screams and gathered outside the door.

Adam glanced at the people present, wondering who had killed the jackal.

Logically speaking, the most likely candidates now are Dr. Tesla and Dr. Einstein.

After all, these two people are the ones who have had direct conflicts with the jackals recently.

But Adam didn't think that these two people would kill the jackal like this. After all, they were both real scientific researchers and would not act rashly.

So, could it be Raven? Thinking about it carefully, it was unlikely. After all, these two should be companions.

For a moment, Adam felt that everyone might be the murderer, and no one might be the murderer.

This kind of case full of mystery is really confusing.

"Sure enough, it's better to ask first." After careful consideration, Adam decided to check everyone present first.

Chapter 607: Suspicious Death

The Jackal had died in such a bizarre way—this news was unbelievable to Adam, but the facts were there. The Jackal had died in her own room, and according to Dr. Tesla's testimony, when they entered the Jackal's room, the door was intact and had not been opened.

Adam calmly asked, "Hua, do you know what caused the Jackal's death?" Hua pondered for a moment, then replied, "Her heart was pierced, and it was a single blow that killed her." Adam was stunned by this answer. "A single blow? Who could have so easily taken the Jackal's life?" Although the Jackal's presence was annoying, her tenacious vitality was unmatched. The person who could have killed her in an instant must have been someone in the field.

Adam was silent for a moment, then tapped his fingers lightly on the table, a look of deep thought between his brows. He scanned the room, searching for clues in their expressions and demeanors. Dr. Tesla's brow furrowed slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of impatience, clearly weary of yet another tragedy in the laboratory. Dr. Ein stood silently to the side, pondering something, as if a complete puzzle was forming in his mind.

Raven gently stroked the frightened Sora's hair, soothing her with a gentle voice. Bronya and Xiao Qiao stood silently by, like puppets, their eyes empty.

Only Rita stood in the corner gracefully, like a noble lady, with a deep gaze, exuding a mysterious aura. Her eyes flashed with a dazzling light, as if she had all the answers.

Adam walked towards Rita, looked into her eyes, smiled and asked, "Rita, what do you think about this murder?"

Facing Adam's question, Rita just smiled and asked Adam: "Captain, instead of finding out the truth, you ask me this question. Don't you think I'm the murderer?"

Rita stared deeply into Adam's eyes, an unreadable glint in her gaze.

Adam looked deeply into Rita's face. Although the woman before him was full of mysteries, Adam instinctively felt that she would not do such a stupid thing. He knew that although Rita had a mysterious aura, she was definitely not someone who would easily lose her temper, let alone kill someone easily.

Not to mention that killing the jackal would not benefit her, the timing was also wrong. Rita had always been a shrewd woman, she knew that murder would cause huge trouble, and the death of the jackal would not benefit Rita at all, but might bring her more trouble.

"Of course not you. I don't think a smart woman like you would do such a thing." Adam answered truthfully, his voice full of trust in Rita. He saw a hint of relief in Rita's eyes, as if the feeling of being affirmed made her feel a little relieved.

"Thank you for your trust, Captain." Rita smiled slightly, her voice filled with confidence and grace. She knew her intelligence wouldn't be easily seen through. Even if Adam trusted her, it was only superficial. She knew in her heart that Adam was only temporarily trusting her innocence, waiting to see her move.

Adam pondered for a moment, then turned to look at the others in the hall. While he had a firm belief in Rita's innocence, he couldn't rule out the possibility that someone else had done it. Everyone had the motive and the ability to kill the Jackal.

"I'm just asking what you think about this case." Adam continued to ask Rita in a calm tone.

"Well, I think this case looks complicated, but it's actually very simple." Rita frowned, thinking about how to express her point of view.

Adam waved his hand gently, signaling Rita to continue.

"Although the Jackal is a formidable opponent, she's not particularly skilled in combat. Anyone with even moderate strength can defeat her." Rita took a deep breath, as if replaying the crime scene before her eyes. "However, not everyone present possesses such strength."

Adam glanced sideways, his eyes sweeping over the people present.

"First, we can eliminate those two doctors, and secondly Xiao Qiao and Xiao Kong." Rita answered quickly, everyone's face flashing through her mind.

"Looking at it this way, there are only Bronya and Raven." Adam sorted out his thoughts and directly pointed out the most likely suspect.

Upon hearing this conclusion, Adam leaned more towards Raven. After all, Raven's own strength should not be underestimated. In the past, he was a mercenary who did not hesitate to do anything for money. This background made him play a more important role in the case.

If it were her, she could indeed kill the jackal without even making any noise.

"And Raven himself seems to be short of money lately. Raven, a legendary mercenary in this world, has joined the World Serpent. This is not a normal thing in itself."

"The Jackal's goal is inheritance, so what is the Raven's goal? Moreover, he is carrying a child like this."

"So, are you going to investigate Raven?" Rita asked Adam at this time.

Adam looked deeply into Rita's eyes. He could sense a hint of playfulness flickering in her eyes. Rita's words seemed to conceal some secret, which made Adam curious.

"That's natural. I'm curious about everyone here," Adam replied, a hint of determination in his voice.

Rita smiled and nodded, a playful glint in her eyes. "Me too?" Her voice was soft and low, like a gentle breeze in the distance.

Adam smiled slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. "Of course," he replied, his tone full of matter-of-factness.

Rita's smile brightened, and a hint of challenge entered her eyes.

Adam turned to look at the others in the hall, wondering what to do next.

"I'll check everyone, including you," Adam said, a hint of warning in his voice.

Rita smiled and nodded, her expression filled with confidence and arrogance. "Very good, I look forward to your investigation." There was a hint of anticipation in her voice, as if she really wanted Adam to explore her true self.

Adam observed Rita silently, he could feel the endless mysteries hidden in the light in her eyes. He understood that Rita would not be easily seen through, she was a puzzle full of unpredictability.

Adam decided to investigate others first. Although he suspected Raven the most, he couldn't jump to conclusions. He needed more evidence and clues to identify the real murderer.

Chapter 608: The murderer strikes again

After three hours of investigation, Adam returned exhausted. His face was visibly fatigued, as if he had been overly exhausted. Beads of sweat streamed down his forehead, and his damp hair clung to his cheeks.

Dr. Tesla looked at Adam anxiously, her brow furrowed, her patience reaching its limit. "Detective, have you found anything yet? Have you identified the murderer?" Her voice was tinged with impatience, her anxiety evident.

Adam took a deep breath and tried to calm himself. He smiled slightly and replied with a firm gaze, "Unfortunately, the murderer has left too few clues. Although I have some clues, I can't be too sure."

A look of disappointment crossed Dr. Tesla's face, her eyes filled with undisguised dissatisfaction. "Still nothing? So what are you detectives doing?" Her voice was thick with displeasure, her eyes filled with disdain.

Adam frowned slightly and continued to explain to Dr. Tesla, "Although it's not nice to say this, this is a closed-room murder case after all. If it can be solved so easily, then either the murderer is too stupid, or the person investigating is the murderer himself."

Faced with Adam's rebuttal, Dr. Tesla was a little angry and was about to lose his temper, but was stopped by Dr. Ein.

"Hey! Chicken Coop Hair! What are you doing?" Dr. Tesla said to Dr. Ein in an unhappy tone.

However, Dr. Ein ignored Dr. Tesla's questioning.

"I'm sorry, Dr. Tesla, I haven't had enough rest recently and I seem a little irritable. Please forgive me."

Adam nodded, indicating that he understood. After all, the dark circles under Tesla's eyes were already visible. Anyone who encountered this kind of thing would be very upset.

Adam took a deep breath, trying to ease the tension. "Don't worry, Dr. Tesla. We'll do our best to find the murderer. Although we don't have many clues right now, I'm certain of one thing: this locked-room murder case is no simple matter."

His voice revealed a firmness and confidence, trying to reassure Dr. Tesla.

"Forget it, I don't understand these things, but I hope you can solve the case as soon as possible, do you understand?" Dr. Tesla said to Adam with some pride, then sat on the chair, as if falling asleep.

Judging from her expression, recent events seemed to have put a lot of pressure on her.

"Mr. Detective, if there is nothing else, I will take Xiaokong back to rest." At this time, Raven walked to Adam, holding the sleepy Xiaokong tightly in his arms.

Adam gave Raven a long look. Although he had doubts about the woman before him, they were just that. It was already late, and there would be little point in continuing the investigation.

"Well, it's okay now. You can go back first." Adam said casually.

Raven nodded and took Xiaokong back to the room.

After returning to the room, Xiaokong, who was in Raven's arms, slowly opened her eyes. Her eyes revealed a hint of fear, as if she had not yet fully recovered from the scene of seeing the corpse.

Xiaokong raised his head with some trembling, looked at Raven, and asked weakly, "Teacher, is it over? That...that person won't hurt us again, right?"

Raven patted Xiaokong's head gently, trying to make his voice gentle and soothing: "It's okay, Xiaokong, we are all safe. Don't worry, the teacher is here."

Xiaokong finally breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, and a hint of smile gradually returned to her eyes. Raven's gentle smile made her feel at ease, as if a pair of firm arms were holding her tightly in their arms.

Perhaps, only when facing these children did the former mercenary smile. Raven deeply understood the true meaning of this sentence. She had fought countless battles and witnessed too much death, but the innocence and vulnerability of these children made her feel warm and responsible.

Xiaokong gradually relaxed, her eyes becoming heavy, and a tired look gradually emerged. Her eyelids became heavier and heavier, and she clung to Raven's arms tightly, as if looking for a peaceful harbor.

Raven gently stroked Xiaokong's hair and said in a low and gentle voice: "Xiaokong, you should go to rest now. Tomorrow will be a better day."

Xiaokong nodded, her eyes gradually closing as she slowly drifted off to sleep. Raven continued to hold her, feeling her peace and warmth, and an inexplicable tenderness welled up in his heart.

The room was quiet and peaceful. Raven gently woke Xiaokong up, put her gently on the bed, tucked her in, and turned off the light.

Raven sat beside the bed, gazing at Xiaokong's sleeping face. Her eyes revealed a resolute determination. She vowed to protect these children, to keep them safe from violence and fear. She knew the world wasn't always a good place, but she was willing to use her power to create a safe environment for them.

The room gradually fell into silence. Raven felt Xiaokong's steady breathing, and a smile appeared on her face. She took a deep breath and immersed herself in this tranquility.

Gradually, Raven began to feel sleepy. Her eyelids grew heavy, and her mind began to wander. However, in this peaceful moment, a discordant sound suddenly emerged.

On the floor of the room, a strange liquid began to continuously gush out, spreading rapidly. Raven suddenly opened his eyes wide, looked around nervously, and felt a little uneasy in his heart.

Immediately afterwards, a terrifying monster emerged from the liquid.

Looking at the monster in front of him, Raven broke out in a cold sweat.

Her intuition began to sound a warning and she could feel an evil aura in the air.

Raven subconsciously looked towards the sleeping Xiaokong.