pertwk Chapter 9 Luo Qiu's Harvest
Chapter 9 Luo Qiu's Harvest
In the sky, the sun gradually tilted westward.
While waiting for Smith, Luo Qiu made herself three cups of tea, went to the bathroom five times, and chased away a cat that had accidentally wandered in.
After telling him what he knew, landlord Stephen slumped onto the sofa in a daze.
After turning the apartment upside down, Smith's expression gradually changed from excitement to disappointment, and then to numbness.
As a newly recruited agent in the Bureau of Investigation, he genuinely wanted to do something to prove himself.
But as it turns out, sometimes effort doesn't guarantee results.
After Smith tapped every brick in the fireplace, pried up the wooden floorboards in the bedroom one by one to check them, and finally even climbed into the cramped attic, feeling his way inch by inch with cobwebs all over his head...
He still found nothing.
When Smith came down from the attic, his white shirt had turned gray, his hair was covered in cobwebs, and there was a black mark on his face that he couldn't tell where he'd smeared. He stood in the middle of the living room, looking at the apartment he had turned upside down, and remained silent for a long time.
"Sir...should we continue searching?"
Stephen cautiously stepped forward to strike up a conversation, his tone tinged with anxiety and concern.
His anxiety stemmed from not knowing when this matter would end. The experiences of the past few days had instilled in him a kind of physiological aversion to the words "Investigation Bureau."
The heartache stemmed from the fact that Smith's antics had left the entire apartment a mess. The floorboards had been pried up, the fireplace broken open, and the walls were covered in scratches and dents. A complete renovation was inevitable, and that money would most likely have to come out of his own pocket.
However, at this moment, Smith had no time to consider Stephen's feelings.
He didn't say a word, but simply turned and walked silently towards the door.
Behind him, Luo Qiu also stood up. Seeing that Smith was about to leave, he stepped forward, patted Stephen on the shoulder, and comforted him:
"You can make a list of the losses here and send it to the investigation bureau; someone will handle it."
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Back in the car, Luo Qiu remained in the driver's seat and took control of the steering wheel.
The engine roared to life, and the scenery along the roadside began to recede into the distance.
In the rearview mirror, Smith slumped against the back seat, his head tilted to one side, staring blankly at the street scene flashing past the car window.
Luo Qiu withdrew her gaze, her thoughts beginning to race.
"Smith, there's no need to overthink things. You've done your best."
"In the Bureau of Investigation, there are some cases that we are truly powerless to handle. I've been an investigator for ten years and handled thousands of cases, half of which were completely unresolved."
In the rearview mirror, Smith's brow twitched.
"Did the team leader tell you that some cases in the Investigation Bureau are 'somewhat special,' and that there are things we don't know about them?"
"Senior, you mean the murderer in this case knows witchcraft, right?"
After listening to Luo Qiu's long words of comfort, Smith finally looked up at the rearview mirror:
"I've heard these rumors, and I'm a believer in the church, but I don't believe anyone would actually use witchcraft."
"I still firmly believe in my judgment that Mr. Bias must have witnessed some heinous act and was then murdered by the killer in a way we don't know."
"So... what are you planning to do next?"
"I..." Smith opened his mouth, but the energy he had just mustered deflated. "I don't know."
"The case needs a result within fifteen days, Mr. Bias... The team leader can't let this case drag on..."
Luo Qiu was trying to persuade Smith, seemingly trying to get him to accept the verdict of "suicide".
However, halfway through his speech, he changed the subject:
"If you want to investigate, you don't have to waste your time on this case."
"senior……"
"Those killers were very professional, and they certainly didn't do this only once. If you really want to investigate further, you can follow our publication..."
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With a sudden stop, the car came to a halt in front of Luo Qiu's rented apartment.
Luo Qiu got out of the car, greeted Smith, and then watched the car drive towards the Bureau of Investigation.
He had already reminded Smith about those "special cases," specifically mentioning the internal publication. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Smith will likely focus on those cases and then proactively request to participate in the investigation.
When the time comes, Smith, as a newcomer, will inevitably need to cooperate with others when going on missions.
In this way, he became his own tool, giving himself an excuse to participate in those "special cases".
The plan is perfect.
Luo Qiu was also satisfied.
So he turned around and went back to his apartment, where he took out the extraordinary item and began to improve himself.
He still had four absorbable fragments left, but after touching the lighter in his pocket, he decided to use up this extraordinary item first.
As usual, I sat on the sofa, closed my eyes, and used my talent.
Three minutes later...
Search Target: 0002
[Mental Strength: 10.7 (Normal person 10, first-ring wizard 20)]
[Mana Points: 5/11]
[Talent Data: Unknown]
After checking, my mental strength increased by 0.2, and my mana consumption was not much. If it recovers automatically, it will be fully restored in about three hours.
In other words, at 9 PM, he can absorb another fragment, raising his mental strength to 11.
During this time, he can try to memorize the runes.
So, Luo Qiu opened the rune magic app on his phone and began to learn.
Runes, according to the "cell phone," are a manifestation of the rules governing the flow of energy.
The earliest runes were inspired by the patterns on some naturally occurring extraordinary objects, and were developed through continuous experimentation by wizards.
After runes were created, they were initially used to create extraordinary items, giving them incredible functions.
Later, as more and more runes appeared and the related theories and knowledge accumulated, some people began to try using runes to replace traditional spellcasting.
Traditional spellcasting emphasizes elemental affinity and the casting environment; many factors can interfere with the success rate of a spell. With the advent of runes, all of this finally came to an end.
However, runes also have their own challenges. To successfully inscribe a rune, one must understand its operating principles, including geometry, mechanics, and fluid dynamics...
My college life from my past life has returned.
Like Clarity, it includes two runes: Light Perception Enhancement Rune and Attachment Rune.
The knowledge involved in light perception gain runes includes image data filtering and photographic principles.
Once Luo Qiu has thoroughly understood this knowledge, he can use the knowledge of rune rules to program this program into a graphic similar to a QR code, just like programming a program.
This shape is a rune.
The only difference is that the runes need to be carved with mental power and engraved in the sea of consciousness.
Luo Qiu spent a full hour thoroughly studying these basic concepts from beginning to end.
Then, looking at the standard example of the light perception enhancement rune in the "phone", I began to try to understand what each part had an effect on.
If you don't understand it, keep looking up information and keep trying to understand.
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