49 Murder
◎Pretending to understand despite amnesia◎
What?
The scene described in this sentence had no trace in her mind. Yan Xunzhi was a little confused about what she was saying, but her fingers subconsciously dug into the bed sheet. "Suspected of killing the sentry? I didn't."
She repeated firmly, "I will not kill the underground sentinels."
"We've intercepted video footage from other sentry posts during that time period. Based on the footage, you are indeed suspected of murder," the investigation team leader said. "Now, we need your account of what happened that day."
Yan Xunzhi's heart was beating like a drum, staring at her closely, "You can directly check my recordings, my video recorder has them all."
Someone behind him was already getting impatient. "Just say what I told you to say. Why are you talking so much nonsense?"
Yan Xunzhi frowned slightly, feeling something was wrong.
She had never interacted with the investigation team, but Wen Cheng, as an A-level public guide, often linked to S-level sentinels. Because of the complexity of the links, he was a key target for investigation.
They'd come up every other day, and nine times out of ten they'd end up in the dark room. Wen Cheng was fuming, "That damn investigation team has so much shit to do, they're looking for things that don't exist. If they could just arrest them, they'd have no evidence, but every time they ask, they're raising doubts. Who the hell is reporting people every day? They just have so much free time."
At that time, Yan Xunzhi had not encountered the investigation team, so he had no feelings and just listened to these complaints with a smile.
Now I suddenly remembered that the investigation team had permission to see her medical records after applying for them. Were they trying to bluff her while she had amnesia and couldn't remember this?
She didn't remove her exoskeleton, but the burns were so severe that it was likely damaged, and the chip was useless. The South Zone was experiencing high radiation levels and interference, so the cloud platform might not be able to automatically upload data during the mission.
As for murder... Yan Xunzhi didn't think about it that way at all. Instead, he wondered if something went wrong with Kong Wei?
The investigation team came straight over and asked Kong Wei first, and then said that she had killed someone. Kong Wei's importance was higher than her killing of the underground sentry.
The murder was just a pretext for her arrest.
Kong Wei's mouth was like a thousand-year-old clam, and trying to pry anything out of her was simply unrealistic. The link sentry was usually the closest existence, so finding another way and starting with her was also a way.
It just so happened that she had lost her memory, and as long as she hesitated, delayed, or doubted, the investigation team would have a reason to take her away.
A strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake. Once Kong Wei enters the investigation office, she can escape on her own, but it may not be easy to get her out.
Then I'll detain him and interrogate him slowly, and maybe use some other methods...
In just a few seconds, the other party did not move, and Yan Xunzhi had already started to make preparations and quickly imagined a big drama in his mind.
It was really because Kong Wei had a bad reputation, she always crossed the line and was often in trouble, so she was often questioned.
Fortunately, the gap between the two was clearly visible, and she was far more socially connected to others than she was. Ever since many people heard that Kong Wei had opened up her spiritual visions and that it was only one-sided spiritual counseling, they all flocked to her.
But obviously, she seems to be relatively weak in finding a breakthrough.
Yan Xunzhi gritted his teeth secretly.
Since becoming Kong Wei's sentinel, she had indeed never provided her with any assistance. This was due to her ability, and Kong Wei did not need her help, but she should at least not hold her back.
"I don't remember."
The investigative team's expressions darkened. "Don't think we can't do anything using amnesia as an excuse. Based on the video, you're a major suspect. Asking you to make a statement is to give you a chance to defend yourself. Don't be ungrateful."
Well, with each sentence that escalates a little, she has become a major suspect.
Yan Xunzhi said, "Whether you believe it or not, it doesn't matter. I really don't remember it."
"What caused your amnesia?"
When the spirit body dies, the guide's abilities are almost useless. Kong Wei guessed that the argument of shifting the blame wouldn't work here.
Yan Xunzhi hesitated, "The ground is interfering."
"Geo-interference doesn't usually cause amnesia."
Yan Xunzhi couldn't help but feel nervous about Kong Wei's secret. Two spirit bodies, was it because she had been reborn before that there were two of them?
Her palms were sweating. She clenched her hands, slowed her breathing, and remained calm, reminding herself to relax and not let anything unusual happen. "But I just lost my memory. The Earth Spirits are evolving on the ground every minute. Can you guarantee that no Earth Spirits on the ground will interfere with my mental power and cause me to lose my memory?"
"At least not as far as I know."
"Then what I encountered is nothing?" Yan Xunzhi retorted, "Before encountering the Earth Self with powerful mental power, no one knew that the Earth Self could interfere with mental power."
The investigation department stopped and stared at her for a while, and Yan Xunzhi gradually calmed down. What's the matter? She didn't lie. She really had lost her memory, and she still wanted to know what happened.
They exchanged a few glances, then turned and asked, "You said you lost your memory?"
Yan Xunzhi nodded, and the investigation team said, "Words are not enough. If you insist that you have lost your memory, we need to check your memory to confirm that you have lost your memory, are not lying, and have not killed anyone."
Yan Xunzhi was stunned for a moment, "...The medical records clearly state that I have amnesia, why do I need a second examination?"
"Medical records are only used for diagnosis and treatment, and the Investigation Department has other ways to confirm it."
What kind of examination could determine if she had committed murder? How would the investigation team conduct this? Hypnosis, scanning, or even a direct intrusion?
She had lost her memory, no matter how they checked, and she didn't believe that she would kill the underground sentry.
If it was only her own memory, Yan Xunzhi would not be afraid of being investigated.
But Kong Wei had talked to her about so much before. She had told her about her plans, her experiments, and a lot of things that were against her will. She had even said not long ago that she was reborn. If the investigation team violently invaded her memory, wouldn't all of this be seen?
Almost consumed by the fear and anxiety of the unknown, Yan Xunzhi dug her palms deep into her hands to calm herself. She felt no pain, but the shared burden freed her up to think about other things.
The investigation team has the authority to view medical records, but does it have the authority to view other people’s memories?
Snooping into her memory is a violation of human rights. If that were the case, why would they go through all the trouble to pry her mouth open?
If she had something to hide, given the pressure now, she'd only been out of the White Tower for over a year and hadn't seen the world, so she'd inevitably panic and back down, admitting to murder. If she became a criminal, the Investigation Department would have the right to request access to her memory.
Yan Xunzhi suddenly came to his senses. Seeing the investigation team preparing to come over and arrest him, he calmed himself down and asked coldly, "Do you have permission?"
The investigation team's eyes widened in anger. "What do you, a B-rank sentinel, want to do?"
Yan Xunzhi immediately knew that there was a chance. If everything was in compliance with the law, there would be no need for them to be so arrogant and bluffing.
"It doesn't matter what level of sentinel I am. What matters is that you don't have the authority to view my memories."
"I can have my memory searched. Anyway, I'm not lying. I really have lost my memory." She knew what was going on and put on Kong Wei's manners. She said coldly, "But you're breaking the rules."
In the early days of the underground city's construction, the environment was harsh and the creatures were alienated. In order to reproduce, all people had to be deprived of everything and become part of the machine's operation.
But as life gradually stabilizes, contributions are no longer necessary and the policies implemented during the disaster period cannot continue.
Power is divided and oppressed, and the lower classes begin to resist.
After many years of tug-of-war, countless Xiao Mingrans emerged during this period.
If the federal rule is to build a wall, the people in front are those who drill holes in the wall, and the people behind are those who clear and expand the ruins. Xiao Mingran is the one who breaks through the wall and allows everyone to pass.
For the sake of stability, the Federation began to issue orders one after another to establish human rights and establish borders. Even though the Federation was still superior to individuals, the relationship between them was no longer necessarily one of master and servant.
There were countless disturbances, conflicts and public condemnation afterwards. If they reported any violations, they would definitely suffer the consequences.
If Yan Xunzhi had killed someone, searching his memory was perfectly reasonable, but otherwise it would be against the rules. Even if they did find something on Kong Wei, they would still be promoted, but they would also have to worry about being used as scapegoats by public opinion and kicked out.
Unable to be sure, the investigation team was a little hesitant.
Kong Wei is such a cautious person that even the police couldn't find any evidence against her. How could she not have a backup plan to escape?
Yan Xunzhi noticed their hesitation and tried to add fuel to the fire, feigning anger and saying, "I work hard for the Federation. You've seen my video recordings and you should know that I fought tooth and nail to kill the Earth Self! I'm a B-rank sentry, working hard for the Federation. I was lying in the medical room with burns all over my body, almost losing my life, and I received round after round of treatment. What gives you the right to doubt me!"
A group of idle people were lying in the medical room, from S-level sentries to logistics workers. Seeing something exciting to watch, they all pricked up their ears silently.
Yan Xunzhi's chest heaved violently with excitement, and the trembling of nervousness and fear seemed insignificant.
The investigation team took a deep breath and looked at each other, realizing that today's trip was in vain.
But it is normal for them to run in vain... Yan Xunzhi was in awe of them at first. It was obvious that he had never encountered such a thing before, and he thought there was hope this time.
A figure passed by the door.
Kong Wei finally arrived at the end.
She had a plaster on one eye, and the other eye was uncovered so she could see the road, but her eyes were deep red, as if about to bleed, and the blood swallowed up the only tenderness on her face.
"What's going on?" Kong Wei stepped in between them, narrowing his eyes slightly. "Why did the investigation team come here?"
Before the investigation team could say anything, she had already reached out and snatched away the small notebook of the recorder sitting next to the team leader, flipped two pages backwards, and said lightly, "Class B sentinels are untrustworthy?"
"If you don't believe me, why ask her? Why don't you ask me?"
In his past and present lives, the superintendent had been in jail a hundred and eighty times.
She went in to chat and drink tea, and even took two candies with her before leaving. Not only was she not afraid, she was even well versed in this. Facing a lower-level investigation team, she was used to dealing with their style and was even more domineering in her momentum.
Damn it, is it useful to ask you? Big troubles lead to small troubles, and headaches come one after another.
When the investigation team saw the real steel plates coming, they stopped hesitating and packed up and left.
After the last person stepped out of the medical room, Kong Wei closed the door, sat down beside the bed, and put one hand on Yan Xunzhi.
His tense nerves relaxed instantly, and his shortness of breath, caused by excessive excitement, also eased. She was so close, Yan Xunzhi looked carefully into her eyes. There were still traces of herbs on her eyelids after removing the gauze. "I..."
She subconsciously wanted to apologize. Kong Wei was obviously in poor health. He must have seen the fluctuations in her monitor and thought something had happened, so he rushed over.
Others didn't know, but she felt a little wet on her palm.
Ran felt something was wrong right from the start. Wasn't the investigation team looking for her because of Kong Wei? Without her, she wouldn't have gotten into this trouble!
There was no more talk. After a moment, Kong Wei asked, "Have you recovered your mental strength?"
Yan Xunzhi nodded. It was Kong Wei's spirit form in her vision that had taken most of the damage, and with so much good medicine piled up, she should have almost recovered.
Kong Wei said, "Then later... I'll take you somewhere."
【Author’s words】
Pickled Fish: Who? Me? I can’t possibly kill anyone (waving hands)
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