After resolutely accepting the investigation.
Two more options popped up in front of Roger.
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"Faced with the 'apprentice's death' that is full of doubts, where do you plan to start investigating? Please choose -
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Option 1: Check the wound and determine the cause of death.
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Option 2: Search the body for items.
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Option three: Send it to the morgue first!
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"I can't touch the corpse in public..."
Roger secretly complained.
After finalizing option three.
He controlled the character and another colleague to lift the stretcher.
The two men carried the apprentice's body into the dark corner of the hospital.
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The morgue at the mission hospital was a rather shabby place.
There are no rules or regulations here.
The only explicit rules are:
All bodies may remain in the morgue for a maximum of three days.
Unclaimed items for more than 3 days.
The case will be handled by the church hospital.
This link is full of loopholes and flaws.
This has spawned many grey industries.
When Roger was working the night shift.
I once accidentally ran into the morgue manager and a few men in gray making a deal.
The objects of the transaction were two bodies that had remained unclaimed for more than three days.
In the course of their transactions.
Those men in gray had their faces covered the entire time, and their eyes were full of vigilance.
If Roger hadn't been very familiar with the hospital and hadn't found a good spying position on the spur of the moment, he probably wouldn't have been able to hide it from them.
despite this.
Roger didn't gain much useful information from this transaction.
He only knew that the gray-clothed man who was trading with the administrator, the old man with sinister eyes, called himself "mountain man".
I don't know if this is the general term for corpse buyers.
Or some specific slang.
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Between thoughts.
The two have reached the morgue.
Because it's summer.
It so happens that quite a few people have died recently.
The narrow morgue was filled to the brim.
The air was filled with the smell of corruption.
"Put it down wherever you want!"
"I have other work!"
The colleague slipped away quickly.
Roger was delighted when he saw this.
He was thinking about how to get rid of this guy.
Who knew that the other party slipped away first!
The morgue is a remote place in the hospital.
During the day, basically no one comes except the nurses who carry the corpses.
As for that old man.
He usually hides during the day and comes out at night.
Said he was an administrator.
At this moment, the door of the morgue was wide open but there was no sign of him.
But Roger didn't relax either.
He placed the stretcher in a corner of the morgue.
Make sure there is no one around.
This is when I started my own investigation.
Since he does not have skills such as "autopsy", the options displayed are the same as before, either to see the cause of death or to touch the corpse.
Considering that the apprentice's body has been touched by countless people along the way.
Roger decided to start with the wound!
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“You’ve wasted some of your energy and time.”
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"Investigation successful! You have obtained the cause of death of the 'apprentice'."
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"Cause of Death: After initial wound analysis, you realized that the apprentice's cause of death was not apparent from excessive bleeding.
You find 13 knife marks on his body.
But 12 of the stab wounds were not fatal.
Only one of the sword strikes pierced the heart.
That was most likely the murderer's first blow.
The subsequent 12 stab wounds might have been an attempt by the other party to cover up his tracks.
Anyway.
The murderer is a knife expert.
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"New clue investigation progress +30%"
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After the last message flashed by.
Roger noticed a round ball appeared in the upper left corner of his vision.
Some blue liquid appeared in the sphere.
It occupies about 1/3 of the volume of the sphere.
System prompts.
This thing is the "Clue Ball".
Any investigation into clues, information supplementation, and other actions will lead to an increase in the charging progress of the clue ball.
It reflects the progress of the investigation.
Once the progress reaches 100%.
He will be able to gain opportunities or chances related to the clues!
“Only 30%…”
Roger was a little disappointed.
He tried to return to the decision horizon and choose "explore" again, but at this moment, footsteps were heard outside, and Roger hurriedly stood up!
"After the Ze Xiang Star passed, these pagans became more and more rampant."
"I just dealt with a series of cases committed by followers of the "Cup of Evil" last month. I didn't expect that someone would dare to commit a crime in broad daylight today!"
"Rain God, why doesn't He just kill these evil believers?"
"This should be easy for Him, right?"
“It’s so strenuous for us mortals !”
"So I need some comfort!"
It was a man's voice.
His tone was full of fatigue and complaint.
To the last sentence.
Suddenly it became a little ambiguous.
"Please focus on your work, Mr. Scott."
It was a female voice with a cold tone.
"This is not your police station office, nor is it my dean's office. This is the morgue..."
“Damn it!”
"Does it have to be here?"
“I remember there is an administrator here!”
There was a hint of embarrassment and panic in her voice.
"No problem."
Scott's tone was very urgent:
"At least let me relax before checking the dead."
“Dear Dean Jenny…Ah!”
"Hey, Jenny, don't be so heartless. We are husband and wife, aren't we?"
"And I haven't experienced the fun of... um... being in the morgue!"
The footsteps of the man and woman were getting closer.
Roger's scalp went numb after hearing this!
A decision bar quickly appeared in front of him!
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"Because you stayed in the morgue for too long, you overheard the conversation between Detective Scott and Dean Jenny, which was not out of the ordinary for a legal couple.
But considering the Rain God Church's consistent suppression of human nature.
Perhaps the couple did not want their little affair to be overheard by a caregiver.
Please select -
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Your high-dimensional perspective is effective!
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Option 1: Hurry out of the morgue and run away without looking back.
(Choice result: 70% probability of being fired)
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Option 2: Walk out of the morgue normally and greet them as if you were surprised.
(Choice result: 30% chance of being fired)
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Option three: Pretend to be a corpse.
(Hidden message: Inspector Scott has a high ability to distinguish. If you like the feeling of excitement, you can give it a try.)
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Option 4: Hide in an inconspicuous cubicle deep inside the morgue.
(Hidden message: That is the room of the administrator Virgil. He sleeps very soundly during the day and rarely wakes up.)"
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In a flash.
Roger had no choice but to rush into the room.
Just three seconds after he closed the door of the cubicle.
The sound of Jenny's high heels could be heard in the morgue.
It seems that this couple really intends to mess around in the morgue...
Roger wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
Looked at the layout of the small compartment.
Apart from a bunk bed and necessary furniture.
There's nothing here.
Administrator Virgil was indeed sleeping soundly in bed just as the hidden message mentioned.
At the other end of the compartment was a small door.
The place where the small door leads to should be deep inside the church hospital.
That area Roger has not yet set foot in.
Although no choice appears at this moment.
But Roger was faced with the choice of leaving or staying.
If you leave.
Natural is the safest.
But considering that this small door is not mentioned in the hidden information.
There may be something fishy behind this.
Roger pondered.
Or there is a hole behind the small door.
Or just stay in the cubicle and have sex.
Considering that "High Dimensional Perspective" has made many contributions since his arrival.
Roger decided to stay a little longer.
Even if I have to endure the couple's dirty talk.
But it was almost a few seconds later.
A woman's scolding voice came from the morgue:
"You wrinkled my new clothes!"
"Go away!"
"Go do your work!"
Scott groaned.
The two sides entangled for a while.
After a while.
I only heard the male voice say angrily:
"He has precise techniques and can kill with one blow. He is a master of the sword school. "
"strangeness……"
"How could a barber apprentice who is not spiritual be targeted by the sword sect?"
The woman groaned:
"Sword Cult?"
"Baki or the Secret Society in the Forest?"
"Or maybe 'Demons of the Day', 'Conquerors', or 'Fire and Plowing'?"
She said five rare nouns in one breath.
Roger noticed.
Every word Jenny said.
The investigation progress shown on the "Clue Ball" will increase by about 6%.
on the data bar.
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"You have gained knowledge: Necromancer (Knife)"
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"Clue: You learned about the five secret sects of the Sword Cult. The one who killed your enemy in your past life might be one of them."
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“It’s hard to say…”
"The Sword Sect has the largest number of members, and it is a mixed bag. In addition to the five major sects, there are many small sects. It is difficult for us to identify the murderer based on the killing method."
Scott sounded gloomy:
"Looks like this is another unsolved case!"
Jenny calmly analyzed:
“Perhaps we can start with the identity of the deceased.”
"The Sword Cult's people are not the Hearth Cult's crazy people in the Great Evil Cup. They rarely kill people randomly. I suspect that the origin of this barber apprentice is not simple."
"Also, his teacher is the famous barber, Old Hawke. I heard that Old Hawke intends to marry his daughter to him..."
Scott smiled:
"You mean this was a murder of passion?"
"Someone bribed the Knife Cult's people to take action?"
"In the Rain God's territory?"
His three sarcastic questions in a row brought Jenny into silence.
The morgue was quiet for a long time.
Scott seemed to realize something, too.
So he changed the subject:
"Anyway, I will handle this case well."
"Killing people in daylight is a challenge to the authority of the police department."
"Even if they are from the Sword Sect, I will still arrest them!"
“Jenny…”
"Don't be too nervous. Even though the person died in your hospital, it actually has nothing to do with you."
Jenny said unhappily:
"Don't forget it."
"Besides being the dean, I have other duties in the church."
Speaking of this.
Both of them were silent for a while.
then.
The two chatted for a while in the morgue.
He left after a while.
Until their footsteps faded away completely.
Roger breathed a sigh of relief.
He hurried out of the cubicle.
After leaving the morgue and returning to work.
He was caught and severely scolded by his boss, a guy named Gorman.
To deal with the furious Gorman.
Roger had to devote all his energy to his work.
Until the sky is full of stars.
He returned to his nest exhausted both physically and mentally.
“It’s really hard for ordinary people to do things.”
Looking at the two gray "Energy" on the character card.
Roger had a lot more enlightenment in his mind.
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After a hasty dinner.
Roger regained some of his energy.
Get to see the clue ball.
After finishing eavesdropping.
The investigation progress has reached 80%.
There is an option next to it -
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「Supplementary information」
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Roger thought about it.
I just clicked on that option.
A brand new interface.
He saw two floating cursors and a dotted sphere.
Notes display.
Drag the cursor into the sphere to complete the investigation progress.
The two cursors are:
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"Secret: Two-Faced Man (Investigation Progress +30%)"
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"Secret: Cultists (Investigation progress +30%)"
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"It's really a shame to investigate yourself!"
See here.
How could Roger not understand the reason?
Because it was because of the previous life.
He naturally carries two secret messages about "The Barber's Apprentice".
Just add any one.
You can complete your first survey!
What he needs to think about now is which one to choose!
"Secret information is consumable and cannot be used up all at once."
"The enemy was brought in by Two-Face, so let's just deal with it!"
Just think of this.
Roger completed the operation !
But after the cursor was pulled closer to the sphere.
The latter's body was filled with blue light.
The blue liquid quickly filled the entire sphere and even overflowed!
Snap!
A golden light flashed.
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"Investigation: You have obtained new clues, 'Red-haired Witch Society', 'Daytime Ghost' and 'Azure Tobacco Leaf'"
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"The first investigation was successful, and you received a reward: the opportunity of a psychic."
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"The Psychic's Chance: Full Moon Night, Dockyard, Merkelde Abandoned Brewery"
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"Investigation results: Through some secret technique.
You eventually learn that the deceased was loyal to three secret organizations: the Red-haired Coven, the White Day Ghosts, and the Blue Tobacco Leaf.
Among them, the 'Demon of the White Day' is the secret sect of the Sword Cult.
It fits with Inspector Scott's assessment of the murderer.
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If you want to continue investigating.
You can try your luck at the 'Fili Bar' or the 'White Shark Boat' in the quayside area.
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"Warning: The combat power of a formal Sword Cult member must be at least two stars. Please proceed with caution."
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"In other words, the enemy's fighting power is at least equal to my current strength?"
Roger found it a bit tricky.
Just as he was thinking about how to get more information from the dock area.
Lines of text appeared on the data column again.
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"Investigation: Your investigation progress has exceeded 100%. You have unlocked a hidden opportunity (the relic of the barber's apprentice)"
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"The Relics of the Barber's Apprentice: Tile House District, Hughes Cake Shop, Sewers, Secret Doors and Secret Rooms"
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"You have unlocked a new map: Wafang District"
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See here.
While Roger was delighted, he suddenly thought of another thing——
"If I find a place to bury my belongings before I die in this life."
"Then when I come for the third time, will I have a chance to inherit these things?"
The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed.
The explorability of Legacy of Time far exceeded Roger's expectations.
If at the beginning Roger was just thinking of making a quick buck and leaving.
Now he has a very correct attitude.
He felt that he was gradually getting into the state!
The thinking also becomes clearer!
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"The dock area is full of good and bad people. I'm afraid there are even more powerful people here."
"My current combat capability is not suitable for further investigation."
"Why not get the relics from my previous life first and find a way to get in touch with the 'psychic' system..."
After determining the policy.
Roger pressed Skip Night.
The next two days.
He goes to work as usual.
Until the evening of the third day.
He slipped out of the hospital's back door early while his boss was away.
30 minutes later.
Roger came to the tile-roofed house area.
In a deserted alley behind Hughes Cake Shop.
He found a narrow entrance to a sewer.
After some exploration.
He found the secret door left by the barber's apprentice!
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The secret door was even more crowded.
Roger couldn't even stand upright.
After a difficult crawl.
Roger reached the end of the chamber.
In the dark.
He touched a wooden box.
After opening the box.
He pulled out two books and some hard objects.
Stuff these into your underwear pockets.
Roger hurried out of the sewer.
Then he returned home under the cover of night.
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"Record: You have obtained the "Notes of a Barber's Apprentice""
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"You have obtained "The Call of the Earth" (an introductory book to the teaching of Xijiao)"
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"You received a small bag of gems"
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"Your wealth has increased!"
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"Wealth: ★★☆☆☆" (You have a windfall, which can support you to splurge for six months, or save money for a longer period of time, provided that you can cash it in)
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"really."
"The fastest way to increase wealth is always to inherit an inheritance..."
Roger complained.
I casually opened the "Notes of a Barber's Apprentice".
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