Chapter 304 - That’s the End (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Meng Chao’s jaw hung open for a long time.

Shen Yupeng’s puzzlement was also his puzzlement.

Aside from the conflict with Spirit Creation Creatures, Jin Yongqiang had no conflict with anyone that would warrant his death.

And it was impossible for Spirit Creation Creatures to know that he had poisoned the pets at that time.

If they had, they could have just reported it to the police, and the law would execute justice. There was no need for them to bring trouble to their own doorstep.

But even if they did not have proof, Meng Chao was still certain that Jin Yongqiang’s death was not an accident.

He had seen a notification at the top corner of his field of vision, and it said: Current progress for the Mystery of the Supernatural Entities: 8%.

As the case gradually came to light, the progress of the case went forward.

This meant that Jin Yongqiang’s death was definitely related to the Supernatural Entities.

But how was he supposed to convince Shen Yupeng of that?

Meng Chao thought about it for a long time, but could only say, “So, that’s the end of the case?”

“What else?” Shen Yupeng retorted. “We’ve captured the mastermind and found the supplier of the drugs. We also found a unique syringe and other tools used for the crime in the house of the person who carried out the crime. The souls of the two victims will now be able to rest in peace in heaven, and Spirit Creation Creatures won’t be wronged anymore. Isn’t this the perfect way to end the case?

“Meng Chao, I know what you are thinking about, but this case isn’t as simple as you think it is. You must have seen the news about the gathering and rally of those in the biochemical modification technology and monster industry, right?”

Meng Chao nodded. “I did. I heard that tens of thousands of people participated in it.”

“It’s not tens of thousands of people. It’s more than one hundred thousand people. You know that the unemployment rate in Dragon City is really high right now, right? There are a lot of youngsters who have nothing to do but wander about the alleys and streets. If they run into something like this, there’s no way they will not join in the fun.”

Shen Yupeng sighed and said, “If we don’t solve the case as soon as possible, the atmosphere between the supporters of biochemical modification technology and runic symbol machines technology will become even tenser. If you have tens of thousands of people and tens of thousands of pets going for a rally on the streets today, tomorrow, you will have mine excavating machines that weigh hundreds of tons being driven to the Supernatural Tower, and they will be parked on the roads to obstruct traffic.

“This will attract hundreds of thousands of angry, unemployed youngsters. If anyone’s the slightest bit careless, fights will break out, and this will become a major case that will sweep through Dragon City.

“The higher-ups have stated that they don’t want to see the conflict between biochemical modification technology and runic symbol machines technology become worse. They want us to conclude the case as soon as possible so that we can placate both sides. With each day this case remains unsolved, the risk of this affair causing a massive disaster in the city increases. Do you understand it now?

“Even though we faced major pressure, we didn’t act recklessly, and we didn’t make anyone confess under torture either. Instead, we worked day and night for more than forty-eight hours, and we did a lot of detailed work. Trust me, 99% of the case has been verified repeatedly. After all, once we reveal the conclusion, we will definitely have to face the biochemical modification technology and runic symbol machines factions trying to pick out flaws in our conclusion. We must have an ironclad conclusion.

“Even if there is a 1% flaw in the explanation of Jin Yongqiang’s death, I believe that no one will care about it. Spirit Creation Creatures won’t, and Heavenly Works Machines, who is in a terrible fix because of this, won’t as well.”

Meng Chao looked at him with a grave expression. “But if Jin Yongqiang was really killed by someone else, and the killer is still wandering around free, what happens when they commit another crime?”

“Then, the next time he or she commits a crime, we will bring them to justice.” Shen Yupeng picked up another bowl of congee and smiled. “Do you think that we’re pessimistic and are not like the secret police officers, who are said to be heroic and able to solve cases like we are blessed by the Gods?

“We don’t have any other choice. We live in a world that is different from Earth. There is an essential difference between our civilization and Earth’s civilization, even though we look similar.

“We have plenty of superhumans in our society, and they’re all human-shaped monsters, human-shaped tanks, human-shaped battle fortresses, and human-shaped explosives. They have incredible destructive powers and various methods to commit crimes. We are unable to stop all of the superhumans from committing crimes, and we can’t tell which superhuman has the possibility of committing a crime either.

“Let’s take you as an example, Meng Chao. Right now, you’re at the height of your youth. You have great skills, a wide circle of acquaintances, and a bright future. No matter what, you don’t look like someone who will commit a crime.