The unexpected news made Lagrun frown deeply.
Clearly, he had never expected this to happen.
"What happened?"
"What could have made Webster do this?"
"Was he being controlled?"
"Or..."
The innkeeper kept speculating, then turned his gaze toward Qin Ran.
Unlike the startled innkeeper, Qin Ran sat there without any change in expression. He remained cold and indifferent, as though he had known all along.
"You guessed?"
The innkeeper asked.
"The human heart is a bottomless abyss. The greed filling it is like an invisible monster, dooming those drawn to it beyond redemption."
"So what's so strange about Webster doing something out of line?"
Qin Ran did not answer directly.
He had also concealed some crucial information.
Just like the innkeeper.
The other man had concealed some crucial information, too.
For example, Hardy Lin, the supposedly pivotal figure.
No one earned a description like that without having done something.
"I think we need to have an open and honest talk."
The innkeeper said.
"Fine."
"But before that, I need you to help get Edshire's warrant for my arrest revoked. I want to take a look at the scene of Hardy Lin's death."
Qin Ran nodded and stated his terms.
"Do you bastards really think I can do everything?"
The innkeeper started grumbling again.
Still, that did not stop him from picking up the phone.
The call was brief, but the result was excellent.
"Your arrest warrant has been revoked."
"You're free to move around now."
"Every time I see you people, it costs me a fortune-do you have any idea that headquarters' funding isn't nearly enough to maintain a regional intelligence network and grease the wheels in every department?"
"Do you know why people like me tend to lose our hair, get greasy, and drop dead?"
"It's stress! Stress! Stress,