36: Chapter 0036 Inquiry

It had been nearly a month since the first snow of the north arrived in this remote town, and Gray Mist Mountain Town was still engulfed in heavy snowfall.

As if the snowflakes from the sky were endless, this brought a great deal of additional expense to Gray Mist Mountain Town.

Clearing snow from roads at all levels to maintain traffic flow.

Although Magic Monster activity decreased under the heavy snow, those Magic Monsters that could move during snowy days were even more troublesome.

Moreover, under the heavy snow, the activities of non-productive dark forces such as gangs and thieves would become more frequent.

Who knows how many corpses, crimes, treasures, or secrets are buried beneath the thick snow...

The investigation team from the Gele City Police Department arrived, carrying the intentions of certain important figures in Gele City, along with lie detection instruments.

Perhaps it was for secrets, perhaps for crimes, or simply for retaliation.

However, Gelia was no pushover either. Reminded by Li Size, she reported part of the situation to her father overnight, prompting the Provincial Department to send personnel to observe this investigation.

The members of the investigation team began by intimidating Li Size right from the start:

"You are Li Size!

Next, tell us everything you know truthfully. We have witchcraft artifacts that can detect lies.

If you conceal anything or lie, you will be considered an accomplice to Wilson's murder!"

Such tactics were child's play to Li Size.

In his previous life, Li Size was responsible for key technologies in the 'South Heavenly Gate' project. The first training he received upon entering the research institute was:

How to withstand harsh interrogation and lie detectors used by hostile forces.

The lie detectors from his previous life analyzed and judged based on parameters such as human heartbeat, micro-expressions, language details, and body language details.

According to the training content, Li Size could deceive lie detectors by adjusting these aspects.

The basic principle of the lie detection witchcraft in this world was also the same, but the entities reading this data were mysterious witchcraft spirits or some kind of pan-consciousness.

Moreover, with the presence of mysterious witchcraft power, Li Size wasn't sure if his little tricks would work.

But he wasn't afraid at all, because what he was about to say contained no lies.

Of course, it wasn't the whole truth either, but who said that what isn't a lie must be the truth?

Li Size quickly finished telling the whole story, then, as if plunged into the fear of the memory, turned pale, his breathing quickened, and he fell silent.

Seeing this, the person from the investigation team shouted sternly, "How is that possible!?

Is that all?

What else are you hiding? Tell the truth, or else..."

"Ahem! Comrade from the investigation team, or else what?"

Gelia picked up the cup in front of her, took a sip of hot water, interrupting the investigation team member's words, and squinted her eyes dangerously at him.

"Well...

I just think what he said is too simple. For such a major incident as the death of a police station captain, having such a brief statement isn't very appropriate, is it?"

Naturally not daring to voice threats anymore, the person from the investigation team found another excuse.

Seeing Gelia's interruption while feigning distress, Li Size sighed inwardly:

My silly girl, clearly lacking experience in these struggles. It would have been better to let him utter the threat.

Look how experienced the comrade from the Provincial Department is, not making a sound at this moment.

Just wait for him to voice the threat, and our questioning could have ended.

No choice, I'll have to rely on my own performance from now on.

He suddenly fell off his stool, clutching his chest, breathing heavily, coughing up blood from his mouth:

"My head hurts so much!

Ah...

There are wraiths! They want to kill me!

Save me! Save me!"

The investigator frowned at the sight, trying to continue asking:

"Li Size, who was that man?

Did someone intentionally kill Wilson?"

"Ah! Save me!"

As if encountering danger, Li Size, holding his head in fear, walked towards Gelia.

Gelia had no choice but to stand up and hold Li Size, burying his head against her chest, patting his back and saying:

"Don't be afraid, Li Size, don't be afraid."

Truly feeling... and a faint scent different from Felina's, Li Size greedily took a deep breath...

This breath made Gelia react instantly...

Her body trembled slightly, wishing she could push Li Size away... (Do I have to modify this too??).

Seeing Li Size fall into fear and show physical abnormalities, the comrade from the Provincial Department stood up and said:

"That's enough for now.

The testimony is sufficient to prove that Gelia did not fabricate evidence arbitrarily. Wilson deserved his death!

I hope the Gele City Police Department respects the facts. Upon returning to the Provincial Department, I will report to the Director and issue an announcement expelling the corrupt officer Wilson from the police force.

Farewell!"

Few words, decisive action!

After speaking, the comrade from the Provincial Department picked up the file bag containing the records and walked out of the police station. Passing by Gelia, he playfully winked at her.

Gelia's heart skipped a beat, wondering if that look meant he had seen Li Size's antics!

If he told her father about this...

The Li Size in her arms, unable to resist the temptation, took another deep breath of the fragrance, causing Gelia's body to react again with a slight tremble.

As if some mysterious sense had been awakened, threatening to sweep through her entire body.

Seeing the person from the Provincial Department had already made the conclusion and left, the people from the City Bureau's investigation team stood up with grim expressions.

They hadn't completed the arrangements from their superiors.

Thinking of the rumored ruthlessness of several leaders, he took a sharp breath, feeling as if his body had turned cold.

Steeling himself, he said to Gelia:

"Gelia, first take Li Size out. I still have something to discuss with you later."

Hearing this, Gelia felt as if granted a great reprieve. If she kept holding Li Size, she didn't know if she could endure it without making a fool of herself.

Supporting Li Size, who was feigning a headache, she walked out of the interrogation room and gave him a hard pinch on the waist.

Once they reached the adjacent lounge, she forcefully pushed Li Size away.

She shot him a glare, still not appeased, flicked his forehead twice with her knuckles, and angrily shouted:

"Kid! That's going too far!"

Immediately after, her face flushed red with embarrassment. She closed the door and walked out of the lounge. After staying outside until her breathing calmed and her expression returned to normal, she walked back into the interrogation room.

She didn't know what nonsense the jerk from the investigation team still had to tell her...

After about ten minutes, when the City Bureau investigation team had also left, Gelia pushed open the lounge door with an expressionless face and locked it from the inside.

Seeing Gelia's cold expression, Li Size thought to himself, 'Oh no':

Isn't she going to punish me for what just happened?

I really couldn't help it in that situation!

Who told Big Sis Gelia to have such a perfect figure and such a wonderful scent. Facing that overwhelming presence, I only took a few breaths; I was already exercising great restraint.

Besides, I've already promised Felina the six-month agreement.

Ah, what a mess...

Having made a mistake, Li Size felt uneasy.

Over there, however, Gelia seemed to have completely forgotten the earlier incident, only cursing angrily:

"Damn Viscount Weisman! Damn City Police Bureau! At worst, I won't be this Deputy Director anymore!"

Greatly relieved, Li Size asked curiously upon hearing this:

"Who has made our Provincial Department's Young Miss so angry?"

Gelia shot Li Size a look. For some reason, her face turned slightly red, but she quickly suppressed the odd feeling and said angrily:

"Damn it, that guy from the City Bureau threatened me.

He said the City Bureau knows I was retaliating against Wilson, so they'll let it go this time!

But he told me I must obey the overall situation and follow Viscount Weisman's command if I'm in Gele City; said if I joined them, I could get promoted faster."