madnovel Chapter 288 'Serial Murder Case' - Evan's Murderous Intent
Chapter 288 'Serial Murder Case' - Evan's Murderous Intent
Chapter 288 'Serial Murder Case' - Evan's Murderous Intent
"By the way, besides Kapin's matter, you can also keep an eye on this matter."
Evan put down his wine glass, walked to the newspaper rack in the private room, took down a latest newspaper, flipped through it casually, found the relevant article, and pointed it out to Klein.
Klein tilted his head to look at the newspaper Evan was pointing to, and realized it was the newspaper of the newspaper he currently worked for. He read it aloud softly:
"Two consecutive days of dismemberment murders in the East End, West Vellas confirmed to be the work of a serial killer"—what secrets lie behind this series of murders?
In Klein's memory, Evan was always efficient and clean in his work, able to quickly find the key points, and he didn't focus on trivial matters, but only on important ones.
From Tingen to Backlund, there are too many things that prove his point.
So even though this case may seem like just an ordinary, mundane murder, Klein dared not be careless in the slightest and instead treated it with utmost seriousness!
"Don't be so nervous. Although there are other hidden details in this murder case, it won't involve anything as big as what happened in Tingen, so you don't need to take it too seriously!"
Despite Evan's words of comfort, Klein didn't relax at all; instead, he rolled his eyes inwardly.
In his heart, Evan was like a harbinger of misfortune, each piece of news he brought revealed a bit of the truth, but at the same time brought him immense pain.
Of course, Klein wouldn't say it so directly; instead, he asked, "..."
What secrets lie behind this?
"This is a ritual!"
"A ritual? What ritual? The ritual for a Sequence 6 to Sequence 5?"
Having just obtained the recipe for "Master of the Puppet," Klein immediately contacted the advancement ceremony.
"Yes, this is a ritual for the 'Criminal' pathway Sequence 6 'Demon' to ascend to Sequence 5 'Apostle of Desire'!"
The minimum number of people required for this ceremony is 13, and the maximum is 49. The more people involved, the more complete the ceremony, and the better the chances of promotion!
"There must be at least a three-day interval between the two murders, otherwise things could easily get out of control, but the interval cannot exceed nine days, otherwise the ritual will have to be reset!"
Upon hearing this, Klein looked up from the newspaper report and suddenly interrupted Evan, saying:
"You said there should be at least a three-day interval, but this refers to murders occurring for several consecutive days!"
"That's even more terrifying. Either there are two 'demons' preparing for promotion at the same time, or the data from MI9 is outdated."
The "demons" have now found ways to circumvent the limitations of rituals, allowing them to complete them at the fastest possible frequency!
When the "demon" performs its ritual, it eats the internal organs of each person it kills, then enters a berserk, bloodthirsty state that is difficult to stop!
"Then why didn't you report this to MI9 and the Extraordinary Squads of the other three major churches?"
Backlund is a large city with a population of one million. Without sufficient manpower and resources, it's very difficult to accurately pinpoint the killer!
After hearing what Evans said, Klein's first reaction was to report it to all the official organizations so that everyone could work together to find the demon.
"Although killing and cannibalism is a ritual for the ascension of demons, as I just said, this demonic ritual is different from the past and is difficult to believe."
Backlund has been well-defended for many years, and no demon has dared to commit a crime there. After all, the "demon" may be crazy, but it is not stupid at all!
Moreover, even among ordinary people who aren't extraordinary individuals who have passed the criminal pathway, there are plenty of bloodthirsty demons, so I'm finding it very difficult to convince others that this is the work of a "demon"!
Evan spread his hands, looking helpless, which made Klein somewhat discouraged. However, he understood Evan's helplessness, which reminded him of the story of Bian Que curing diseases in his previous life.
People find it hard to believe warnings from others, especially those that make them uncomfortable, until they are faced with facts.
"Then why don't you find the mastermind yourself? You're a 'hunter' or an 'assassin,' you should be good at this kind of thing!"
Evan is a very powerful man in Klein's eyes, and he is also a man with cheat codes. If Evan were to personally capture the "demon", it would be a sure thing!
"This matter seems big, but it's actually not big for me at all. Every day I deal with things that involve several lives and even determine strategic competition between countries."
The fact that I've even brought this up with you and asked you to handle it already shows that I'm taking this matter very seriously!
Klein remained silent, because Evan never put on airs in front of him. He had almost forgotten the importance of Evan's current position; it was no exaggeration to say that it concerned the national interest.
Moreover, judging from the front page of the newspaper, Evan and his brother have even begun to participate in things like the military reforms in the Kingdom of Rune.
For something like the deaths of a few prostitutes to be taken lightly by the police, let alone compared to a national event, the fact that Evan took the time to tell him and let him handle it is truly a kind act.
For some reason, Klein suddenly felt a tightness in his chest, feeling sorrow for the prostitutes who were brutally murdered but only given a tiny media coverage.
Their deaths didn't even cause a ripple. If Evan hadn't happened to notice something was wrong, who knows how many more people would have died before the police department took it seriously.
With that in mind, Klein decided to take on the task, not for any other reason than to protect the weak!
"Okay, I'll handle this! Even if it's just to save a few lives, it'll be good!"
Seeing Klein nod in agreement, Evan also had mixed feelings. If an ordinary person could get this kind of information in advance, they would definitely investigate in secret, and then wait for the matter to blow up before stepping forward to provide valuable clues to maximize their own interests.
Klein, however, did not think that way. He took on the task simply to save a few people who had nothing to do with him, making him a truly good person.
This further highlights that Evan's motives were not pure. Indeed, Evan's purpose in telling Klein about this matter was not pure.
Evan knew that the emergence of this "Apostle of Desire" and the serial murders was the result of Adam's actions. He originally had no intention of getting involved, but times had changed. Previously, the political conflict between Duke Negan and Robert had not intensified; on the contrary, they were in a honeymoon period. Therefore, when he died was not important to Evan. As long as he made preparations in advance, he could reap the corresponding rewards after his death. This was also Robert's plan.
However, last week, due to the military reform issue, Robert and Duke Negan had a complete falling out, and Robert even harbored murderous intent, which made Evan feel that Duke Negan was particularly irritating.
Moreover, even if the military reform plan is barely passed by parliament, it does not mean that the conflict between the two sides has eased. On the contrary, it has become more intense. Passing the military reform plan by parliament is only the first step. The most important thing is to ensure that the plan is not distorted. Therefore, both sides want to take the lead in the military reform.
Evan had heard rumors that Duke Negan had begun actively making connections, preparing to launch an attack on Robert and Edsack Augustus.
One of them was the editor and main supporter of the military reform plan, and the other was a member of the royal family and the leader at the implementation level.
Robert, as the head of the company, could gain the right to interpret the military reform plan, and Edsack Augustus could interfere with its implementation.
Although the Duke of Negan did not intend to achieve his goal in one fell swoop, his desire to seize control of the relevant discourse was already quite evident.
But this was something Evan absolutely could not accept, because he already saw the newly established army as the foundation of his future, and how could he tolerate anyone interfering?
Therefore, under these circumstances, Evan decided to indirectly push for the elimination of Duke Negan.
The "Apostle of Desire" commissioned by the "Twilight Hermits" wanted to attract the attention of all official forces in Backlund by raising his own "Demon Hound" and thus create a diversion.
But Evan no longer had the patience to wait for him for two or three months.
Therefore, he wanted to reveal this to Klein, so that Klein would threaten the plans of this apostle of desire and force him to act ahead of schedule.
Adam, who also harbored murderous intentions towards Duke Negan, would surely be pleased with this outcome!
"Even I want you dead this time, how do you think you can escape this time?"
Evan snorted coldly, already sentencing Duke Negan to death in his mind.
"You don't need to worry too much. The gathering of the old man with the Eye of Wisdom is coming up soon. I'll introduce you to them and have them help you deal with this lurking 'demon'!"
Seeing that Klein looked serious and clearly not very confident in himself, Evan smiled and revealed his plan to Klein.
"What is your relationship with the old man with the eye of wisdom?"
Klein's eyes lit up. He knew very well the significance of the Eye of Wisdom among wild extraordinary beings. If he could get his help, it would be equivalent to getting the help of all the wild extraordinary beings in Backlund!
"I was the one who got him the identity of an MI9 peripheral member, so nominally he's my subordinate, and strictly speaking, you're still colleagues!"
"Oh—I see!"
Klein clicked his tongue in surprise. As far as he knew, Evan had never been to Backlund before graduating from university. His first visit to Backlund was in July of this year.
But unexpectedly, he became so successful in just a few months.
Not only did he become one of the key figures in the official forces of the Extraordinary in Backlund, he also partially controlled a considerable underground force.
Even the renowned Elder Wisdom, who enjoys a high reputation among wild extraordinary beings, is now his subordinate. He doesn't know how many secrets Evan is hiding in places he can't see.
Klein suddenly thought of something and quickly asked:
"So, the woman who could produce many extraordinary items at the gathering of the Old Man of Wisdom's Eye, is she also one of yours?"
The lady who dared to openly sell extraordinary items at the party clearly had a special relationship with the old man with the Eye of Wisdom; otherwise, she would be playing with her own life.
If the old man with the Eye of Wisdom is Evan's subordinate, then it's hard for this lady not to have some connection with Evan.
"That's right, he's your colleague too! You can get extraordinary weapons custom-made through her, and you'll even get a 10% discount!"
Now that he had decided to introduce Klein to them, Evan would not keep anything secret!
"Could that lady be a Sequence 6 'Craftsman'? That can't be right! If she really were a 'Craftsman,' how could she become your subordinate? Such a high-caliber talent would be protected by the entire MI9!"
Klein was filled with excitement, but he immediately sensed that something was wrong.
"This is the secret I'm going to tell you. She herself is not an extraordinary person through the 'General Knowledge' pathway, but she has a very skilled craftsman behind her. This is also why I brought her under my wing!"
And let me tell you something else, you know this lady too!
"I know you too? Besides you and Ms. Daly, I don't know anyone else in Backlund, do I?"
Um—. Could it be Miss Grey, who secretly gave me things for you before?
Klein's mind raced. Recalling his experiences over the past few months, he immediately set his sights on Catherine Grey.
"It's her. When I introduce my companions, I usually reveal my true identity. Are you willing to reveal your identity in front of her?"
As for whether she will expose your identity, you don't need to worry. Her secrets are no less significant than yours; you don't need to worry about that!
This is Evan's attempt to truly bring Klein under his control. The more Klein and the Old Man of Wisdom cooperate as "colleagues" and the more they understand each other, the easier it will be for Klein to become "a part" of Evan's future legion in the field of mysticism.
This mystical connection allows the future Evan to easily borrow Klein's future power.
Klein, on the other hand, was struggling with his own thoughts. Logically speaking, he found it difficult to trust others. If Evan hadn't guessed that he would be "resurrected" and stepped on his coffin lid, he wouldn't have told Evan about his "resurrection."
But he also understood that if he couldn't treat them with sincerity and gain the approval of the wise old man and the others, it would be difficult for them to believe him and help him deal with the lurking 'demon'.
So he was now in a dilemma, and couldn't help but think to himself:
"If I were already 'Faceless Man' right now, this problem wouldn't exist!"
The current predicament is that Catherine Grey has seen him, making it impossible for him to hide his identity from her.
After a long while, Klein finally spoke to Evan:
"I can show my true face, but I'll use the name Sherlock Moriarty!"
"Smart, really smart!" Evan thought to himself.
When the Church of the Night informed other organizations about the Tingen incident, they only mentioned that the sacrificed Night Watcher was named "Klein Moretti," without attaching any related photos.
In this way, Isengard Stanton and Darkwell would not associate "Sherlock Moriarty" with "Klein Moretti".
In the end, only Catherine Grey knew Klein's identity, thus controlling the scope of those who knew him to the greatest extent possible.
"I can also inform Catherine Grey of my identity as a chosen one of the Goddess of Night, thus endorsing you, so she won't doubt your identity!"
Evan further helped Klein refine his plan.