Flynn explained her considerations and discussed it with me for a while as I sat back in the back seat.

The situation seems more complicated than imagined.

After just passing the checkpoint, when driving on the westbound section of the Shanti Ancient Road, no wonder Fulin kept her head down and remained silent.

Because she has been thinking and organizing fragments of information, and has already made some inferences... Although the conclusion may not be accurate, according to her own words, it is for reference only.

First, the three-person team of Wright came to Hongye City to investigate.

Phryne is now willing to reveal more information to me that I would not have heard when I visited Wright yesterday.

According to her explanation, on the one hand, certain things did not have much to do with me at the time, and Wright did not want me to be involved in unknown dangers. On the other hand, it was not appropriate to talk too much in public about the tasks of the prosecutor's investigation team.

In public? I recalled it, and it seemed that at that time, in addition to the three Wrights, there were me... and Leia. Maybe they felt that there was no need to share too much confidential information in front of two freshmen.

Now there are only two people who are awake for the time being, Fulin and I. But this is not the reason why Fulin is willing to reveal the background of the mission. It is because the current situation is related to the action choices we will make next.

Investigating the ultra-high-density black energy crystal base raw ore transferred to Gravel City via the Northern Crystal Ore Flow Center is the top priority of the Wright team, which I already know. According to Flynn, although many details are not complete, there is one suspicious

The underground supply chain has partially surfaced.

For example, the "wholesaler" Ste in Gravel City, as well as certain people in Hisichuan City and Leiyan Mining District who have certain authority in the Northern Crystal Ore Logistics Center, like Henry, can transport goods through the group VS fast channel.

personnel, Glenn and the managers with whom he interacts.

And George, who may have a deal with Glenn in Hongye City.

That may mean the real origin of ultra-high-density crystal minerals from the north!

However, George has disappeared. Could it be that he was aware of some kind of "danger"?

It's very possible. Because Glenn, who is connected to him, has been transferred back to Gravel City and encountered an accident. Moreover, Flynn also revealed that the person who runs another ultra-high-density crystal mine in the north is related to Glenn.

, or they really didn’t know, or they just... "disappeared".

How terrible...!

This information made people feel chilling. It was obvious that the United Energy Group might be involved in it, but it seemed that there were layers of thick black fog covering up the truth. But Fulin did not analyze it in depth, because these things were not at present.

High priority considerations.

Another major task of the Wright team in Hongye City is to investigate the activities of the Shengming cult, and to cooperate with the local prosecutor's office and public security department to prevent possible cases of cult insurrection.

According to Fulin, not long after arriving in Hongye City, she received a telegram from Daisha. It was reported that she had obtained many clues about cult activities and requested that she cooperate with local agencies to conduct investigations as soon as possible.

"By the way... Daisha also mentioned you in the telegram." Fulin said this and looked at me with a smile: "I mentioned that you came to Hongye City to do scientific research, and also asked me to protect your safety."

"Ah... I really want to thank you, Senior Sister Daisha. And Ms. Flynn, Mr. Wright and Mr. Philly, please excuse me." I responded quickly.

So, is this the reason why Wright asked Flynn to come with us? But to be honest, it’s lucky that she is here! Otherwise... I can’t imagine it!

However, I was not particularly surprised by the information that Fulin mentioned that there might be a cultist trying to cause trouble in Hongye City. Because, I had already seen the real cultist Rick last night, but that person looked like A bit rational...well, that's all it seems!

"Are these extremist believers planning to carry out evil rituals in Hongye City..." I blurted out, and at the same time thought of those vague but deeply disturbing discussions that Rick had said.

Fanatic beliefs, cold saints, crazy believers, cult organizations that ignore all emotions in the world...

Ah...but!

If the Shengming cultists insist on causing bloodshed in Hongye City, wouldn't this be the seventh cult terrorist attack in the past three years?

No... shouldn't that cold-blooded cult that adheres extremely to ancient "rules" have an obsessive obsession with the number "6"?

What if...they also tried to cause a terrible incident involving 6 victims here!

This strange intuition even made me recall the multiple deaths related to cults in recent years... For example, Hisichawa in March 1498, Long Beach in June, Purple Sakura in September, and March 1501 this year Xiaoyun, Yue Ling in June, and Zhongnan District of Gravel City in July...

Although some incidents occurred in August this year, it seems that the connection with the Shengming Sect has not yet been found...the bombing of the Joint Headquarters Building? It was more like a lone wolf crime committed by a cult, and it was impossible to accurately "control" the number of deaths!

Huh...

The time when the incident occurred seems a bit...

At this time, Fulin's reply also came through.

"Ritual? Yes, this cult deliberately caused terrorist activities that caused many innocent victims. It may be an evil ritual similar to sacrificing living people to summon demons. There are indeed such clues." Flynn is the director of Wright's investigation team. As a security officer, she is also responsible for intelligence collection and analysis. Perhaps she also understands some of the motives of the Shengming cult.

Summon a demon?

No, maybe they want to awaken the "Holy Might" and create a so-called moment of pilgrimage at the so-called Holy Enlightenment in ancient cult beliefs to meet the Holy Trinity who reappears in the human world...

However, if such a ruthless saint and saint come to the world as a disciple of the saint, what catastrophe will it bring? If such a god really exists? In fact... what is the difference between it and the devil? !

Thinking of this, I felt as if my whole body was hit by a sudden cold, and I started to tremble.

Flynn may not have noticed my reaction, because her focus was not on discussing cultists with me.

Next, she revealed some other surprising information.

Several recent casualties occurred inside and outside Hongye City. In addition to Hongye Industry's rough work and arrogant style that triggered the resistance of the indigenous people in the Kahn area, there were indeed other forces involved in the process of triggering subsequent demonstrations and protests in the city and causing tragic casualties.

In addition to cult organizations, there are also foreign forces that have infiltrated into the country. In fact, the situation at the border of Kano State may be more severe recently, but this is just because there are few reports in the country.

So, when the border with Kano is closed and the main roads are strictly managed, who else needs to use special trails like the Shanti Ancient Road to "quickly" enter and leave Hongye City?

Is it possible that under this situation, who else is so eager to do business in Hongye City, where industry and commerce is underdeveloped, that they cannot waste a single minute? If they are locals engaged in agricultural production in the Hongye Basin in the north of the city, they actually have to go in and out.

The difficulty of the city is not too great.

As for the two vehicle service companies in the city who have colluded with the personnel at the Shanti Ancient Road checkpoint and are instead taking advantage of the current tense situation to make quick money, and their business has been pretty good during this period, who are the "customers" driving them in and out of the city?

Woolen cloth?

"This...Ms. Flynn, I'm sorry, we didn't think of these things..." I felt a little ashamed, I didn't expect this to happen.

"It doesn't matter, you have a formal goal, although it is indeed too risky for the current situation." Fulin said this, lowered her head and smiled, then looked up: "I also want to apologize to you. Actually.

Going up, walking this mountain road with you also involves observation and analysis tasks. In other words, we did predict in advance that there might be certain risks, but we didn't expect that it would end up in such a situation."

"No, it's a good thing that Ms. Flynn is here, otherwise we... would all be dead." I shook my head and continued: "Perhaps when we first noticed the tense situation in the city, we should have canceled the scientific research activity plan.

We were so careless."

Yes...it would be fine if it was just a few of us students. But why didn't Professor Merlin and Senior Sister Sera express any objection?

And Mr. Abu also took the initiative to provide the route of the ancient mountain ladder trail... Of course, I can't blame him entirely. Indeed, he also mentioned the current tense situation inside and outside the city, but the information he had may not be comprehensive.

Speaking of which, where did Mr. Abu go today? But he was lucky enough not to catch up with our terrible trip.

"It would be best if you cancel the overseas research plan. However, we may still take a trip to this little-known mountain road through those trading companies." Fulin said: "This is also one of our investigation missions. However, we

At first, we thought that maybe the situation was not serious enough. Now it seems that we were careless. Otherwise, I shouldn't have been allowed to come here alone."

Indeed, there was an incident where a security guard and police officer at a checkpoint were killed by unknown persons!

According to Fulin's analysis, this incident should have happened shortly after Leya and others left in the first car. The reason why the murderers stayed at the checkpoint may be to rob passing vehicles and hold any hostage.

, that’s why the fake police officer yelled something like, “It’s enough to keep one person alive.”

As for the next move of the murderers? Will they drive to a certain place? Rendezvous with other gangs? Or what... it is still unknown. Because the dead people can no longer speak.

The only thing that can be judged is that the ancient road on the mountain and the surrounding areas may not be safe, and there may even be other dangerous elements lurking!

As for what I was thinking just now, try to climb up the mountain to the highway and wait for the passing car to take me back to the city to find rescue?

If it were normal times, it might be a good idea.

But now...it's difficult to determine the identity of other people appearing on this road. What if they are another group of terrorists?!

Moreover, Fulin has been injured and has difficulty moving. She doesn't trust me to wander around in that dangerous area alone.

"Then... Leya, Shuya, everyone..." I said worriedly. If this is the case, will the person who takes the first step encounter other dangers...?

"The original Holy Lord bless you." Fulin comforted me and said, "If you have already reached the S22 highway, you shouldn't worry too much. After all, there are regular patrols there. Speaking of which, the scientific research and inspection activities may be interrupted early, and it is not necessary to be sent back to the city.

Maybe?"

Ah... is it just like that reporter, uh, Lynch's experience?

If so, it’s okay. It’s best to stop this event in advance!

"Will the patrol come here? It would be better if there were..." I said.

"Perhaps, it's hard to say." Fulin shook her head and continued: "Originally, the military's task is to control the national gates and main roads on the western and northern borders. The Hongye City Public Security Department is responsible for regional security. This kind of mountain ladder ancient road should

The Public Security Department is responsible for the management, if that checkpoint can strictly enforce the law. Moreover, because of the last conflict in the Kahn Deep Mine Mine, the westbound section of this trail is currently prohibited from connecting with the S22 highway, and only the northbound section is retained for convenience.

People go out to work in the city."

"Oh, my colleagues from the Hongye City Public Security Department also swore to us that the westbound and northbound sections of the Shanti Ancient Road are under strict management and there are absolutely no loopholes." Fulin laughed and said: "

Now it seems that this is not the case. There are also some trading companies with power cars that can run freely, and even the customs clearance procedures have been simplified to almost nothing. I don’t know how many suspicious people have passed through the 'express' in the past few days under strict management.

Services in and out of Hongye City and surrounding areas?”

This... really makes me don't know how to respond.

I originally thought that the convenient services provided by the power car rental agency were compliant with the law, but now it seems more like sneaking in... Days.

However, what does the blockade of the westbound section have to do with the conflict in the deep vein mining area in the Kahn area? Is it because it is a necessary place to pass through?

Does Maxi know these things? I turned around and glanced at her, but what I saw was that she was still unconscious.

"In short, climbing up the ancient mountain ladder road is not only laborious and dangerous, but even if you can wait for a passing car, it's hard to say whether the people inside are friends or foes." Fulin said to me: "Don't you go back to the checkpoint and wait until the shift changes tomorrow?
To be continued...