Not a citizen of the Empire?
That broadens the scope of suspicion.
First, there's the neighboring Federation, whose territory is even larger than the Empire's.
Secondly, there are several small countries in the surrounding area. Although they are small, their territories cover more than a dozen planets, making them difficult and time-consuming to investigate.
Finally, there are some private planets that do not belong to any country, and whose inhabitants do not belong to any country either.
“This is not easy to investigate,” a minister said, frowning.
"Start by checking the border crossings on Suzaku Star, and then expand outwards from Suzaku Star."
"This method is feasible."
"It's no easy task to smuggle explosives in by bypassing the many checkpoints of Suzaku Star."
"Is it possible that the explosives were stolen from Suzaku Star?"
"That's a simple explosive, homemade explosive. It's very likely that they made it themselves after arriving on Vermilion Bird Star."
........
The group chatted amongst themselves as they waited outside the operating room.
At that moment, His Majesty's personal computer suddenly rang.
"Your Majesty, Commander He and his wife, Mr. Li Ze, were attacked at the hospital." The person on the other end got straight to the point.
The young emperor was taken aback. "Who did this? Were they both injured?"
Today, everyone on the internet knows that the royal family wants He Xingjue dead. If something happens to He Xingjue now, the royal family will definitely take the blame.
His Majesty the Young Emperor did not want anything to happen to He Xingjue.
"They weren't injured. Those two drugged everyone in the hospital. But they were caught by Mr. Li Ze just as they were about to make their move, and they're in the police station now."
"You've caught them?" The young emperor was pleasantly surprised and hurriedly said, "Interrogate them thoroughly, pry open their mouths, and find out who the mastermind behind them is."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey." The person on the other side hurriedly replied.
Just as he finished speaking, someone rushed in to report, "Chief, those two people have died from poisoning."
"What!" the chief exclaimed. "Didn't we take everything from them? Where did they get the poison?"
"It's their hair. They ate their own hair." The subordinate also found it extremely bizarre; their own hair could be poisonous—this was unheard of.
The bureau chief also looked bewildered. "What about the bodies? Let's start the investigation from their bodies."
"The body melted into a pool of blood," the subordinate added.
The bureau chief was silent for two seconds, then said, "Then investigate that drug, investigate its origin."
"Yes." The subordinate immediately went to do it.
The young emperor watched this scene through the light screen, his expression complex. "It seems the other side came prepared."
The bureau chief wiped away a bead of cold sweat. "It was our oversight."
The young emperor shook his head. "Their methods are too sophisticated. The fault does not lie with you."
Seeing that His Majesty did not blame him, the director secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I don't know if this assassination attempt will come back. I have already sent people to guard outside the hospital."
"Since the objective has not been achieved, I'm afraid the people behind it won't let it go. Tell Commander He and Mr. Li Ze to be careful," the young emperor instructed.
"yes."
He Xingjue and Li Ze also suffered assassination attempts, making the situation even more complicated.
Those present exchanged bewildered glances. With He Xingjue and Li Ze now completely cleared of suspicion regarding the attack on the Third Prince, the matter was now considered settled.
"They're trying to provoke conflict between our two sides," the young emperor sighed.
"Who could this be?" The eldest prince went through all the forces in his mind, but he still had no clue.
"Until the murderer is found, you should all stay home as much as possible. If you must go out, bring extra guards," the young emperor said.
"Yes," the eldest prince and the second prince replied.
The drug was very potent; people in the hospital remained unconscious for several hours before waking up.
Feeling guilty for causing these people such an undeserved calamity, Li Ze gave each of them an energy crystal.
"Such a grand gesture!" Senior Brother Qin exclaimed in surprise.
"I was originally going to donate them to your Summer Solstice Star Region and Grain Rain Star Region anyway," Li Ze said nonchalantly. He had collected over 100,000 in the Grain Rain Star Region and a few hundred here. There weren't many people in the hospital, only a few hundred. One for each person would only be a small fraction of his earnings.
Senior Brother Qin was even more surprised, "You came to help us kill the Void Beasts, and now you want to donate money?"
Li Ze hummed in agreement. In any case, the original owner's will stipulated that the property should be donated. Now, he not only donated the other party's property, but also added what he had earned himself.
Li Ze didn't think there was anything wrong with what he did.
After all, for a demon like him not to burn, kill, loot, or plunder, he was already quite unconventional.
Senior Brother Qin bowed deeply to Li Ze, "Mr. Li is of noble character. On behalf of the citizens of both star regions, I would like to express my gratitude to you."
A hint of unease flashed across Li Ze's face; he felt unworthy of the praise.
After all, his motives were not pure.
Li Ze offered a gesture of support, "Senior Brother Qin, you're too kind. Now, may I go in and visit He Xingjue?"
“Okay. He’s still under anesthesia, so he probably won’t wake up for another two or three hours,” Senior Brother Qin said.
Li Ze said "I understand" and then pushed open the door and entered the ward. His thin figure carried a hint of fleeing in panic.
He Xingjue was still lying in the treatment pod. His physical injuries had healed, and his face had returned to its former handsome appearance, though it was still somewhat pale.
Li Ze didn't need to investigate deliberately to sense that the energy on the other party had stabilized.
Did I advance successfully?
"The aura is more restrained, with a sense of returning to simplicity," Li Ze muttered.
In the entire empire, including Zhao Xi whom He Xingjue killed, there are only three 3S-level Sentinels. It has to be said that He Xingjue's talent is very strong.
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