Chapter 861: Chapter 694, the case can be closed Chapter 861: Chapter 694, the case can be closed The City Lord issued his command, and the Commander responded with a word before returning to the military investigation.
Meanwhile, at the association, the expressions of the people were no longer as relaxed as before.
They had finally found a clue, and when they traced it here, the target was unexpectedly dead.
Moreover, he had been dead for half a month.
Wu Heng approached and asked, “Lord Daxier, does the city recruitment include members from all gangs?”
Daxier scrutinized Wu Heng carefully, believing his appearance alone might reveal his identity.
He replied, “We recruit from all gangs, but we also conduct some investigations. Gangs with a good reputation in the city and no criminal record get appointed as Commanders or Captains, while the others are dispersed throughout the military.”
That is to say, gang members all join the military, it's just a matter of how they are arranged.
“The leader of the Double Dragon Gang was appointed as Captain, he must have a good reputation in the city then?” Wu Heng asked in return.
“Given his level and the records in his file, he indeed fits the position of a Captain,” Daxier replied neutrally.
That is to say, in the view of Netalee City.
The leader of the Double Dragon Gang qualifies for the position of Captain.
Wu Heng stepped forward two paces and continued to inquire, “When did the battle with the enemy occur?”
“A month ago, the enemy retreated. The standoff and battle lasted even longer.”
“How many died?”
“It's confidential information for the city, I cannot disclose.”
“Were there any bodies left?”
“To prevent plague, after confirming the identities, the bodies were cremated,” the City Lord responded still.
Back and forth, between their talks.
The departed Commander returned.
Behind him followed three soldiers clad in armor, yet unarmed.
“The City Lord, these three men are from the Double Dragon Gang. Investigating the others will take some more time.”
The three men brought over seemed somewhat baffled.
Looking around, they spontaneously greeted, “Lord City Lord.”
City Lord Daxier glanced at the three and said, “These are from the main branch of the association's investigation team. Cooperate with whatever they ask, and don't stress over matters unrelated to you.”
“Yes, yes,” they replied, their eyes shifting nervously toward the association.
Elder Tapani spoke, “Then I will take these three away. If they are unrelated, they will naturally be returned.”
Daxier nodded, “That's acceptable, I too hope you can solve the case soon. It's not safe in the city right now.”
“Let's take them and head back,” Tapani said.
The association's team, together with the three gang members.
Following the large group, they began to return to the association.
On the way, Tapani whispered, “Is there an issue with this City Lord?”
“It's not certain yet,” Wu Heng shook his head.
“The rest depends on what these three say,” Tapani noted.
Wu Heng also nodded and turned to hasten the troop's speed.
Back at the association.
A brief explanation to the personnel left behind, then directly prepared for interrogation.
Separated the three members of the Double Dragon Gang for interrogation.
Wu Heng, together with a level 15 Priest and an Investigator, interrogated one person.
The other two were interrogated by Elder Tapani and Dean Gianvito respectively.
It was thought that, since Wu Heng was the lowest level, it was best to have a Priest accompany him for the interrogation.
Inside the interrogation room.
Wu Heng looked at the gang member whose face was tense and somewhat at a loss, and asked, “What's your name?”
“Vilut.”
“From Netalee City?”
“From a small village on the east side.”
Wu Heng nodded and then asked, “How long have you been with the Double Dragon Gang?”
“For three years.”
The man carefully replied.
After finishing several questions, Wu Heng abruptly said, “Vilut, did you have a hand in the assassination of the Steward by the leader of the Double Dragon Gang?”
The sudden stern voice made the other person's body shiver.
Then, the gang member's expression drastically changed, and his eyes filled with terror.
“I didn't, I didn't know.”
“You didn't know?” Wu Heng looked straight at him, “You'd better come clean, or I won't hesitate to execute all of you for the same crime.”
The gang member became even more panicked, “Sir, I will definitely cooperate, but I really know nothing about this matter.”
“Were the Double Dragon Gang previously pirates?”
The other hesitated for a moment, then nodded, “Two years ago, they were called the Sea Dragon Pirates, but later sold their ships and used the money to form the gang in the city. Though I'm a member of the Double Dragon Gang, my status is low. I've never been considered important.”
Wu Heng glanced at the Priest, who subtly nodded without leaving a trace.
The Investigator sitting next to him recorded everything.
That is to say, the Double Dragon Gang were indeed once pirates, and it seemed they were a sizable group that later shifted ashore to form a gang for some reasons.
Compared to the information provided in the letter, it seemed mild.
“I know the city is in chaos recently, but the murder of the Steward has nothing to do with me, sir, sirs, I'm only a lowly member of the gang! I hardly understand our own gang's workings, how could I dare target a Steward?” he explained anxiously.
Though the statement was pitiful, it also had persuasive power.
For a mere gang member like him, it was unlikely to have the status or courage to kill a local Steward.
Wu Heng looked at him again and guided the conversation, “I believe you, but the people outside are the Elder and the Dean of the Association, and clearing your name with them won't be easy.”
The gang member said, “Sir, could it be someone else, but it definitely wasn't me. There are many experts in the gang!”
“Then tell me, who in the gang might have killed the Steward?”
The gang member was silent for a while before speaking, “Our leader–he's level 14 and has a lot of combat experience. He dares to do anything; it could have been him.”
Pirates always had the audacity.
Not to mention tracing the murder of the Steward back to them.
When they were in the Emerald Sea, the pirates even lured Association members out to ambush them.
The roles of hunter and prey were not fixed.
Wu Heng looked again at the Priest, who nodded once more.
“Are there others in the gang?”
“I'm not sure, the members have been scattered, and some probably fled. We are the ones who didn't manage to escape.”
Seeing no further answers to be drawn, Wu Heng continued, “Before anything else comes up, you'll stay with the Association and keep cooperating.”
“Can, can.”
The person was led away.
Wu Heng and others proceeded to the meeting room.
Upon entering the room, Tapani and Gianvito, among others, were already discussing the case.
Seeing him enter, Tapani asked, “How did it go?”
“We can confirm that the Double Dragon Gang were once pirates, and the leader is a level 14 professional,” Wu Heng responded directly.
“It's virtually the same as what we found out,” Tapani said, lifting his teacup for a sip, his face showing a smile.
Gianvito also spoke, “We'll inform the City Lord's Mansion later; we need to take these people to headquarters.”
“Mm, that won't be difficult. Pirates and gang members, they wouldn't dare offend us and risk protecting these fellows,” Tapani said with a laugh.
“I think they are eager for us to finish quickly and leave this place,” Gianvito stroked his beard.
The others chimed in, “Following the Elder and the Dean to solve this case is also a merit unto itself.
“And let's not forget Island Lord Wu Heng, when the new story is written, make sure to include us too.”
“Yes, let us also gain some fame.”
Wu Heng, smiling, said, “If it really becomes a story, and everyone is willing, naturally you will appear in the story, as this is a result of our collective effort.”
“Of course, we're willing.”
“Better make it a bit exaggerated to attract readers.”
The group gathered, discussing, appearing to have accepted the conclusion of the case.
In this world, investigating cases was formally more straightforward and crude–motives for murder, witness testimonies, some on-site clues, or guidance from auxiliary tools.
Now, it was basically possible to clarify the case.
The murderer was a pirate that the Association had been investigating, not low in rank and vicious in actions, who later joined the city's military, being able to utilize some conveniences to erase traces.
At least for now, there was a reasonable explanation ready for the headquarters.
For all the participants in this investigation, merit was already within reach.
“Alright, let's eat first, then we'll summarize all the clues in the afternoon,” Tapani said.
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