Inquiry

The first snow of the north had arrived in this remote town nearly a month ago, and Grey Mist Mountain Town was still engulfed in a heavy snowfall.

It was as if the snowflakes from the sky were endless, which added significant extra expenses for the town.

Clearing snow from roads of all levels to maintain traffic flow.

Under the blanket of snow, although demonic creature activity decreased, those capable of moving in such heavy snow were even more troublesome.

Furthermore, with the snow, dark forces like unproductive gangs and thieves became more active.

Who knows how many corpses, sins, treasures, or secrets were buried beneath the thick snow...

The Investigation Division of Gele City Police Department arrived, carrying the intentions of certain important figures from Gele City, along with lie-detection instruments.

Perhaps it was for secrets, perhaps for sins, or simply for retaliation.

However, Gloria was no pushover either. Reminded by Lizer, she reported part of the situation to her father overnight, prompting the Provincial Department to also send personnel to observe this investigation.

The investigation team's opening words to Lizer were intimidation:

"You are Lizer!

Next, tell us everything you know truthfully. We have witchcraft artifacts that detect lies.

Any concealment or lying will be considered as an accomplice to Wilson's murder!"

Such tactics were child's play to Lizer.

In his previous life, Lizer was responsible for key technologies in the 'South Heaven Gate' project. His very first training upon entering the research institute was:

How to withstand harsh interrogation and polygraph tests from hostile forces.

The polygraphs of his previous life analyzed and judged based on parameters like human heartbeat, micro-expressions, verbal details, and bodily cues.

According to his training, Lizer could deceive such polygraphs by regulating these aspects.

The basic principle of lie-detection witchcraft in this world was similar, except the data was read by mysterious witchcraft spirits or some form of pan-consciousness.

Moreover, with the presence of mysterious magical power, Lizer wasn't sure if his little tricks would work.

But he wasn't afraid at all, because what he was about to say contained no lies.

Of course, it wasn't the whole truth either, but who said that not being a lie necessarily means it's the truth?

Lizer quickly finished telling the whole story, then, as if sinking into the fear of the memory, turned pale, breathed rapidly, and fell silent.

Seeing this, the person from the Investigation Division shouted harshly, "How is that possible!?

Is that all?

What else are you hiding? Confess truthfully, or else..."

"Ahem! Comrade from the Investigation Division, or else what?" Gloria picked up the cup in front of her, took a sip of hot water, interrupting the investigator, and narrowed her eyes dangerously at him.

"Well...

I just think his account is too simple. For a matter as serious as the death of a police station captain, having such a brief statement isn't very appropriate, is it?"

Not daring to voice the threat anymore, the investigator from the division quickly found another excuse.

Lizer, who was feigning distress, sighed inwardly when he saw Gloria interrupt:

My silly girl, clearly lacking experience in these struggles. It would have been better to let him utter the threatening words.

Look at how experienced the comrade from the Provincial Department is, staying silent at this moment.

Just waiting for the threat to be spoken, then this interrogation could have ended.

No choice now, he'd have to rely on his own performance.

He suddenly fell from his stool, clutching his chest while gasping for breath, coughing up blood:

"My head hurts so much!

Ah...

There are specters! They want to kill me!

Save me! Save me!"

The investigator frowned upon seeing this and tried to continue asking:

"Lizer, who was that man?

Was someone deliberately trying to kill Weissman?....."

"Ah! Help me!"

Lizer, as if encountering danger, held his head and fearfully walked towards Gloria.

Gloria had no choice but to stand up and hold Lizer, burying his head against her chest, patting his back as she said:

"Don't be afraid, Lizer, don't be afraid."

Truly feeling... and a faint fragrance different from Felina's, Lizer greedily took a deep breath......

That breath caused Gloria to react immediately...

Her body trembled slightly, and she wished she could push Lizer away... (Do I have to revise this too??).

The comrade from the Provincial Department, seeing Lizer overcome with fear and showing physical signs of distress, stood up and said:

"Let's stop here.

The testimony is already sufficient to prove that Gloria did not fabricate evidence recklessly. Weissman got what he deserved!

I hope the Gele City Police Bureau respects the facts. When I return to the Provincial Department, I will report to the Director and issue an announcement to remove the corrupt officer Weissman from the police force.

Goodbye!"

A man of action, few words!

After speaking, the Provincial Department comrade picked up the document bag containing the records and walked out of the police station. As he passed Gloria, he playfully winked at her.

Gloria's heart skipped a beat, wondering if that look meant he had seen Lizer's mischief!

If he mentioned this to her dad...

The Lizer in her arms, unable to resist the temptation, took another deep breath of her fragrance, causing Gloria's body to react with another slight tremble.

It was as if some mysterious sense had been awakened, threatening to sweep through her entire body.

Seeing the Provincial Department personnel had already left after making their definitive judgment, the person from the Municipal Bureau's Investigation Division stood up with an unpleasant expression.

This hadn't fulfilled the arrangements from higher-ups at all.

Thinking of the rumored ruthlessness of several leaders, he sucked in a cold breath, his body seeming to turn icy.

Steeling himself, he said to Gloria:

"Gloria, take Lizer out first. I still have some things to discuss with you later."

Gloria felt as if granted a great reprieve upon hearing this. If she kept holding Lizer, she didn't know if she could withstand it without making a scene.

She supported Lizer, who was feigning a headache, out of the interrogation room and gave his waist a hard pinch.

Once they reached the adjacent rest room, she forcefully pushed Lizer away.

Giving him a glare that still didn't vent her anger, she flicked his forehead twice with her fingers and scolded angrily:

"You! That was too much!"

She then immediately, her face flushed with embarrassment, closed the door and walked out of the rest room. She waited outside until her breathing calmed and her expression returned to normal before re-entering the interrogation room.

She had no idea what nonsense the jerk from the Investigation Division still had to tell her...

After about ten more minutes, once the Municipal Bureau's Investigation Division had also left, Gloria finally pushed open the rest room door with an expressionless face and locked it from the inside.

Seeing Gloria's cold expression, Lizer thought to himself, "This is bad":

She's not going to punish me for what happened earlier, is she?

In that situation, I really couldn't help it!

Who told Big Sister Gloria to have such a perfect figure, and that fragrance on her to be so intoxicating. Facing that overwhelming presence, I only took a few breaths; that was already showing great restraint.

Besides, I already agreed to Felina's six-month promise.

Ugh, what a mess...

Lizer, having made a mistake, felt uneasy and anxious.

Over there, however, Gloria seemed to have completely forgotten the earlier incident and was just angrily scolding:

"Damn Viscount Weissman! Damn the City Police Bureau! Fine, I'll just quit this deputy director position then!"

Lizer felt reassured and, hearing this, asked curiously:

"Who has managed to anger our Provincial Department's young lady so much?"

Gloria shot Lizer a glare. Her face flushed slightly for a moment, as if thinking of something, but she quickly suppressed the odd feeling and fumed:

"Damn it, that guy at the City Bureau threatened me.

He said everyone at the City Bureau knows I'm targeting Wilson out of personal revenge, and they'll let it slide this time!

But he told me I must obey the bigger picture and follow Viscount Weissman's command while in Gele City; he said if I join their side, I could get promoted faster."