The Necessity of Solving the Case, Fu Luo Appears Again

"Addictive? That's terrible..."

Lin Yu immediately sighed.

"It's not just about addiction," Li Hua sighed. "Because it's so addictive, once withdrawal symptoms occur and the cravings aren't met, it can lead to almost insane aggressive Desire."

"Even the strongest-willed person can be broken... it can even affect animals."

"That's why it's said that if it gets out, it could affect tens of thousands of people—and that's even a conservative and optimistic estimate."

Lin Yu nodded. "If it really has such an effect, coupled with its ability to multiply infinitely... theoretically, in the worst-case scenario, this thing could even destroy the existing social Order."

"But why not destroy something so dangerous?"

In response to Lin Yu's question, Li Hua immediately replied.

"We asked the same question to the people in the 'Player Mutual Aid Society,' but the answer was... it can't be destroyed."

"Cannot be destroyed?"

Lin Yu was stunned.

"Yes, Carrot initially tried many methods, but even after destroying this thing at the molecular level, and even using various advanced weapons taken from the Instance, the result was always the same... it would absorb energy from the surrounding environment to regenerate."

"It will be fully recovered in a week at most."

As Li Hua spoke, Good Night also came up with a new idea.

"Xi Ba, why not just throw them back into the [Instance] world?"

"That would risk other Player getting it again," Li Hua said Leng Jing. "The risk level of this thing is too high."

Hearing this, Lin Yu sighed, "That certainly is a headache..."

This [Super Genetically Modified Radish] was exactly like the SCP object he had seen back in high school.

It seems that apart from "containing" them and preventing others from contacting them, there really isn't any other particularly good method.

And after this thing was lost...

That's definitely a bit scary.

"Xi Ba, let's just hope that no one has eaten it yet, or that the Player who stole it doesn't have any intention of taking revenge on society."

Good Night rubbed his temples and said.

Li Hua nodded. "These past few days we've also worked with other 'Order' branches in other areas, and the sale of Carrot in Sea City is gradually being regulated... Although it's likely to be futile, it's still having some effect."

Lin Yu also quite agreed with this approach.

Although it may sound abstract, in the face of a crisis where the consequences of a tragedy are difficult to reverse, even the most troublesome measures are meaningful if there is even a one percent chance that they can have some effect.

"Regardless, I will do my best to investigate the Truth and find the missing [Super Genetically Modified Radish]."

"Returning to the case, given the current situation, how many suspects can 'Order' identify?"

As Lin Yu spoke, Li Hua began to think.

"Since this event was hosted by the 'Hunter Society' and assisted by 'Order,' we can temporarily disregard the possibility that some high-level Player used [Item] that could deceive everyone to commit a perfect crime. Currently, there are only eight who are the most likely suspects."

"Because there are only eight Player who have contact with Carrot, who lives in the penthouse suite, and who know his identity."

"First are 'Cassia Seed' and 'Lotus Flower,' two fellow members of the 'Player Mutual Aid Society.'"

Lin Yu nodded slightly upon hearing this.

These two are indeed highly suspicious – most of the information in the current report is based on their testimonies, and has only been preliminarily cross-referenced with the evidence at the scene. The possibility that they are lying cannot be completely ruled out.

"Secondly, there are the three who share the top-floor executive suite with Carrot... The 'Hunter Society' has booked almost half the hotel, and Carrot is a kind person who has already greeted the other guests."

The three were "Seagull," the "Night Watcher"; "Hundred Refined Steel," the Administrator Fengcheng, Liaoning Province, and head of the "Mountain Sea Society"; and the Bounty Hunter "Kres."

"These three are less likely suspects, but they cannot be completely ruled out."

Li Hua adjusted his glasses and said.

Lin Yu didn't say anything, but silently memorized the three names.

Good Night frowned upon hearing this. "Xi Ba has Kres, so I think we don't need to investigate the murderer anymore; it should be this Xi Ba!"

Li Hua coughed lightly. "Comrade Good Night, please don't let your personal emotions influence your judgment."

Good Night shrugged. "I wasn't serious. I was just talking behind people's backs."

Li Hua sighed and looked at Lin Yu again, "As for the last three suspects, two are the people in charge and high-ranking members of the 'Hunter Society' for this 'auction,' namely 'King Ming' and 'Huang.'"

"And there's another one... a 'Paper Kite' from our 'Order' unit who's here to assist in managing things."

Li Hua announced the names of the last three people.

"Although one of our comrades is among these three, they are still highly suspicious."

"Furthermore... apart from 'Cassia Seed' and 'Lotus Flower,' none of the eight people mentioned above could provide any alibi for the two hours before and after the time of Carrot's death."

Lin Yu silently finished taking notes after hearing Li Hua's words.

"Is it because no one can prove their innocence that the scope of suspicion remains narrowed down for so long...?"

The existence of [Item] makes dealing with such "murders" between Player much more complicated because of these factors.

The fact that none of the eight most suspected individuals can provide valid alibis is truly adding insult to injury.

"Any thoughts, Comrade May May?"

Lin Yu shook his head.

"Not yet. We need to get to the scene and meet all the suspects before we can make a preliminary judgment."

As they talked, the car slowly came to a stop.

Lin Yu glanced out of the car and saw that it had already stopped in front of a magnificent hotel lobby.

The car door opened, and before Lin Yu could even get out, he saw a handsome man waving excitedly at him from the hotel entrance.

The man was wearing a nightcap and a silk nightgown, and he looked quite comical.

"Hey! Hey! May! Here I am!"

Yu Province accent rang out, and the guy standing at the door was none other than Fu Luo!

Fu Luo, wearing disposable hotel slippers, jogged up to greet Lin Yu, and patted him hard on the shoulder as he got out of the car.

"You've finally arrived, brother... This case is really too tricky, so I quickly called you over to help."

"You've already looked at the information on the way, right?"

Lin Yu nodded. "I've taken a quick look... What, you've seen the scene but still have no clue?"

Fu Luo shook his head. "Of course not. I already have some initial ideas, but I'd like to hear your thoughts... So, I won't interfere with your thinking until you've seen the scene."

"I believe that although this case is troublesome, the two of us brothers working together are invincible!"