Chapter 94

Do you even hear yourself talk? After hearing Leon’s reply, the female police officer’s expression at this moment could no longer be described as merely complicated.

A guy whose rhetoric was considered radical even among the rebels had just grilled some high-ranking members of said faction. Moreover, the questions he asked seemed extremely fatal, forcing the other party to directly bash their head against the wall and commit suicide.

And after he finished interrogating the rebels, he not only warned himself to be cautious about the Lane Family going berserk but also calmly informed him that he was planning to visit the Lane Family for a reunion shortly…

Not…which side are you actually on, man?

The female police officer was utterly baffled by Leon’s response. Though she had a million questions in her heart, seeing his exhausted expression, she didn’t have the heart to disturb him anymore. Instead, she sat down at the other end with the unconscious female prisoner.

……

Since the entire carriage had been “chartered,” there was no need to frequently slow down or stop for passengers getting on and off. Additionally, in order to arrive at the station early and get rid of these particularly troublesome passengers sooner, the speed of the steam carriage was pushed to its maximum.

Thanks to all these factors, the carriage arrived at Red Pine Avenue, where the Leon Manor was located, in less than half the usual time. They were promptly ushered out of the carriage like unwelcome gods of plague.

After taking a short nap on the carriage, Leon’s stamina recovered slightly, and his complexion improved. Once he stepped out of the carriage and was hit by the cold wind, any signs of abnormality were completely gone.

Ignoring the female police officer’s hesitant gaze, Leon picked up the sheep head and the broom. After assessing the surroundings of Red Pine Avenue, he headed toward the two massive trees near the end of the avenue that were nearly a hundred meters tall.

Yes, Red Pine Avenue truly lived up to its name—it really had two incredibly huge red pine trees planted there.

These giant trees, with reddish-brown bark, heights exceeding a hundred meters, and an average diameter of over eight meters, shouldn’t normally appear in the industrial capital city. They certainly shouldn’t exist on the expensive land of Red Pine Avenue.

But for certain groups, none of these constituted a problem. In fact, the more difficult and unreasonable something was, the more it highlighted their superiority and uniqueness.

The two red pine trees at the end of Red Pine Avenue were forcibly transplanted from hundreds of miles away under such intentions and eventually gifted to the two most prestigious noble families in the kingdom, planted in front of their private manors.

According to the royal family’s original statement, they hoped to use this tree species, which could live for thousands of years, to symbolize the loyalty of their two most steadfast supporters, passing down through generations alongside the kingdom.

Unfortunately, the royal family who went through great efforts to send these two giant trees was indeed somewhat self-indulgent.

After receiving the pine trees, the Baohua Family didn’t last long before forcibly initiating a violent coup, attempting to overthrow the royal family entirely. In the end, they were betrayed, and the entire clan was executed, with the execution platform set right beneath the pine tree given to them.

As for the other family, although they didn’t stage a coup, they transformed from the once ambitious Lion Heart Family, known for expanding territory, into the notorious Leon Family—one of the three major tumors of the kingdom, becoming a massive dark sore deeply embedded in the heart of the kingdom…

To be honest, these two trees being this ominous might not be without reason.

With the help of the Clearing Bureau credentials, Leon successfully entered this private road that wasn’t open to the public. However, instead of admiring the villas and gardens lined up on both sides, he quickly passed by one luxurious building after another, heading straight toward his target.

“Hey? You’re going the wrong way!”

When Leon reached the end of Red Pine Avenue and didn’t proceed to the Leon Manor on the left but turned right instead, the female police officer, who was following behind while holding the female prisoner, hurriedly reminded him:

“Not that way! That’s the Baohua Family’s manor! The Leon family is on the other side!”

“I know.”

Walking along the road to the right, arriving at the entrance of the Baohua Manor, which, though completely abandoned, still retained traces of grandeur amidst the overgrown weeds.

Leon first inspected the land that had once been set as an execution platform, almost soaked in blood, then cautiously approached the massive tree that appeared slightly withered, touching the cracked deep brown bark.

No reaction.

It seems that this giant tree, which witnessed the downfall of the Baohua Family and contributed much wood to the execution platform that killed them, did not generate any abnormalities and remained just a regular pine tree.

Retracting his hand with a mix of regret and relief after confirming that the tree hadn’t produced any anomalies, Leon returned the same way and walked toward the Leon Manor on the other side.

And this suspicion reached its peak when Leon brought her to knock on the door of the Leon Manor and stated his purpose to the butler responsible for welcoming guests.

…

Not…you’re actually here to recognize relatives?!

After staying calm throughout the ride, the female police officer thought Leon was just too tired, annoyed by her questions, and casually brushing her off with a random excuse.

However, when Leon was led into the Leon Manor and, under the guidance of two waiters, entered the three-story building where the Leon family kept their genealogy, upon seeing him actually flipping through the genealogies available for review, the female police officer, who had been brimming with questions, couldn’t help but lean in and whisper softly:

“Leon, I’ve reviewed your file; your parents were ordinary people from Leon County, they have nothing to do with this Leon family!”

“I know.”

Responding without looking up, Leon felt a headache coming on at the sight of the books in two large cabinets in front of him. He immediately put the free labor to work.

“You put the person down and come help me look through the Leon family genealogy.”

All content lies within 69 Book Bar!

“Huh?”

“What do you mean ‘huh’? Forgot you’ve already been conscripted by me?”

“…”

Recalling her current “identity,” the female police officer, who needed his help, obediently followed orders.

Rejecting the two servants who wanted to assist and tying the female prisoner securely under their strange gazes, the female police officer seemed to remember something. She quickly returned, leaning close to Leon’s ear with excitement and whispered:

“I get it! Aren’t you planning to check the Leon family genealogy first, specifically looking for those whose life trajectories seem unusual or suddenly became wealthy, then focus on digging into their crimes?”

“…”

You know what? You’re spot on…

But what I’m looking for isn’t crimes; it’s traces of suspected profits gained through anomalous items. Those whose “rise to wealth” clearly doesn’t add up naturally have a higher possibility of having interacted with the sheep heart.

Surprisingly looking at the female police officer, Leon nodded silently, half-jokingly saying:

“Pretty much.”

“I knew it!”

After confirming her guess, the female police officer excitedly clenched her fist and then nervously glanced at the distant servants before quietly asking: “So how can I help you?”

“As for you…how about this!”

After pondering for a moment, Leon searched through the bookshelf and handed over a relatively thin register.

“At least you’re a police officer; you should be good at investigating this.”

(End of Chapter)