Chapter 9 Nina Circus
Pulling open the tightly closed curtains, there was a locked door on the wall.
The team leader took out the key and unlocked the door. The door creaked open and a long, winding staircase appeared behind it.
Ye Yunhe followed behind a mink woman. The sound of high heels and leather shoes clattering in the enclosed space came one after another. The dull smell of the basement and the faint strange odor mixed together, making people want to sneeze.
It didn't take long before we walked up the last flight of stairs. We saw snow-white walls, slightly reddish lights, an even more distinct and subtle smell, and various deformed humans placed on the stage, which were called unique works of art.
Some were sewn together with animals, some had lost their limbs and had their facial features gouged out, and some were left with only a head placed on a vase... In addition to these people who have been artificially modified, there are also people whose body and facial deformities result from congenital problems. In a circle high up on the wall, countless deformed babies were soaked in formalin, facing the visitors.
They were all locked in place and could only move slightly. Without exception, they had no reaction to the people coming down.
Under the red light, this place looks like hell.
Ye Yunhe shuddered involuntarily, followed by a surge of nausea and anger. She knew that her teammates who were watching through the field of vision would feel the same way.
She calmed her mind and ignored the laughter of the demons around her and the leader's chatter about the origins of these exhibits. His eyes kept roaming around, searching for clues.
"The Spades and Clubs That Never Separate"
Never to be separated...does that mean sewn together?
Suddenly, Ye Yunhe saw two children huddled together, their heads hung low and they were dying. Their dirty hair covered their faces. They looked to be only about thirteen years old and were so thin that their skin was just skin and bones. Parts of the outside of their arms and thighs were cut off, and the wounds were sutured together artificially. The stitches were fine and the thick black threads were as hideous as centipedes, clinging there firmly.
That's them.
A voice in her heart told her that now was not the time to talk to them and she could only lie low for now.
Currently, only the Joker has not been found. The trio originally discussed what the hidden clue might be and thought that the most likely one was to rescue the five people in the clue.
Hongtao was killed by the leader of the group, and before she died she was still suffering from the betrayal of her lover.
Fang was tortured and whipped, and was eventually killed for biting his trainer.
The spades and clubs were sewn together as an exhibit, a living hell.
The circus, a place filled with sin and wronged souls, must be cleared.
Ye Yunhe stood in an inconspicuous corner with his head lowered, thinking: The leader is currently in the freak show, Si Yu'an and Lin Muyu should have gone to look for clues about the clown, I hope they succeed.
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The staff repeatedly patrolled the surroundings. Compared with the beginning, they looked more like puppets, with dull eyes and moving in unison.
There are more people, and considering the team leader's suspicious nature, it is normal for him to deploy more employees before he leaves.
Rushing forward is the worst option, as it will consume a lot of physical energy, and there might even be a fierce battle afterwards.
Lin Muyu confirmed Ye Yunhe's situation, and then saw the spades and clubs in the freak show based on his field of vision, and then he withdrew his sight.
The patrol team can't get in, and the magician can't lead them in because the leader is wary of him. Nina is still a big mystery, so we have to find a way to see her. Before that, a reason is needed.
He closed his eyes and used his supernatural powers. The shadow of Lin Muyu on the ground melted like jelly, climbed up the wall at an extremely fast speed and reached the ceiling, speeding all the way.
The combination of vision and shadow consumes a lot of energy, and Nina must be found as quickly as possible.
They quickly checked each room, finally stopping at a lovely decorated bedroom.
Nina was sitting on the bed, stroking the doll in her hand with an expressionless face. Her dark eyeballs were motionless and her face was paler than the last time she saw it. Against the backdrop of her red and white dress, she looked a little weird.
Without having time to think too much, the shadow quietly wrapped around a bow headdress on the dressing table and immediately returned the same way.
After a while, Lin Muyu had a cute bow on her hand.
He nodded to Si and An, and the two of them walked towards the staff not far away.
"Hello, is Miss Nina free now? Her bow has been fixed. I'll deliver it to her."
One of the staff members stopped and looked at them from the team. His facial features twitched and he finally showed a stiff smile: "Ms. Nina is currently resting in the room. Please give me the bow and I will return it."
Lin Muyu was a little embarrassed, and Si Yu'an answered for him: "Maybe not... We have a good relationship with Miss Nina. When she came to see us last time, her bow was accidentally hooked. Seeing that she was a little sad, we offered to help her fix it and return it to her."
"Besides, she's not in good health right now, and the captain doesn't have time to accompany her. A happy mood can speed up her recovery. Brother, you still have to patrol now, so let's go and send her off, and chat with her while we're at it."
Lin Muyu agreed: "Yes, thank you for your kindness. If the lady's illness gets better, the leader will naturally be happy, and you will be rewarded, right?"
The staff member was silent. He was like a helpless AI who encountered something beyond the code and could not say "Sorry, I don't understand what you are saying" to deal with it. He didn't know whether to agree or stop it.
Agreeing is not in line with the orders given by the captain, but Miss Nina is the captain's only daughter, her needs are equally important, and there is also the carrot of "reward" dangling in front.
I don't agree, it's in line with the order given by the captain, but this is indeed Miss Nina's bow. The lady has been ill for a long time, and the captain has ordered her to be cured. If her illness cannot be cured because of me, I may be fired.
The staff member hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded and said, "You can return it in person, but for safety reasons, I will supervise outside the door. You only have fifteen minutes to communicate."
The two people who were secretly tensing themselves up and preparing to rush forward in case of failure suddenly felt relieved and agreed to this plan. They followed the employees and smoothly entered the deep part, avoiding most of the fighting.
There was no one patrolling near Nina's room, probably because the sound insulation was not very good and they were afraid of disturbing her.
That's great. The two thought.
Si Yuan drew out his sword and hit the staff member on the back of the head. The latter's body stiffened and he immediately fell into a baby-like sleep. Lin Muyu grabbed him by the collar just before he touched the ground, dragged him into another room, tied him up, covered his mouth, and closed the door, all in one go.
Lin Muyu walked to Nina's door and knocked. After waiting for a moment, light footsteps were heard from inside.
The door opened a crack, and an eye appeared, looking at them.
"Sir? Why are you here? Do you have something to talk to me about?"
Nina opened the door in surprise and asked Lin Muyu.
"It's me. I'm here to discuss cooperation with your father. This is my good friend. Unfortunately, the staff said that the team leader was out for something and will not be back for a while, so I came to chat with you."
"So that's how it is..." Nina's eyes became dazed when she heard the word "cooperation", and she seemed to have a headache. She frowned, covered her head and shook it, then walked into the house.
"Come in first, sir."
The two followed in, and Si and An asked about Nina's physical condition. They successfully established a good relationship with her with their sunny smiles and interesting conversation.
Nina held the doll, looking forward to it very much.
"It's amazing that there are so many interesting things out there."
"Yes, if you want to go out and play, I can take you there."
"Really? Unfortunately, I'm sick now and my father won't let me out."
"How could that be? Going out to play can make you feel better. Then I'll talk to your father about it. It will definitely work!"
"That's great, thank you!" She no longer maintained her polite ladylike demeanor, showing the vitality that is unique to children.
Lin Muyu watched them chatting with a smile, and occasionally agreed with a few words.
They had been wondering, who is the most popular clown in the clue? For this purpose, I even went to observe other performers, but unfortunately, none of them looked like him, they were just ordinary NPCs.
But now it seems that the clown is most likely Nina. The circus is named after her. As the only daughter of the circus leader, she is the object of protection of all the staff, which is consistent with her being the "most popular".
If the hidden plot is really "saving the innocent" as opposed to "killing the guilty", then how can we save her?
What happened in the office last time, and what did she see? Does she know that her beloved father is a monster? Does she know about the people living in the underground who are living a life worse than death?
Why would such a little girl who is well-dressed, well-fed and pampered suffer from anorexia?
Based on these few contacts, Nina has a clear reaction to the word "cooperation", so let's test the waters in this regard.
After checking the time, Lin Muyu interrupted the conversation and asked casually, "Nina, this circus is so complicated that we are dizzy. Can you take us to his office later? After all, if we want to cooperate, we must be sincere."
"Cooperation..." Nina murmured.
“…”
"Are you okay, Nina? Did you remember anything?"
“…”
Nina's breathing quickened and she clutched the fabric on her chest tightly, just like what she heard in her vision that day. There seemed to be some terrible monster in the air, causing her to hug herself in fear and shrink into the corner of the bed.
She buried her head in her knees and opened her mouth barely audible in the darkness, "To be... a... father..."
Lin Muyu and Si Yu'an watched her, carefully deciphering the broken sentences.
"...What...Father..."
"Why would you do such a thing...Father...!"
After listening carefully to what Nina said, Lin Muyu got the answer.
It's not just anorexia.
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