After careful investigation, Chi Yu determined three facts.

First, she was in a spacious villa, and the "laboratory" just now was located in the corner of the third floor of the villa.

Second, most of the rooms in the villa are not locked, and there are signs of habitation from the interior furnishings. Luckily, no one was inside now but her.

Third, and most importantly...she did not find Kvir in the villa.

There are only two possibilities for why this situation occurs.

Or, Sainz Zoroyard separated the two of them and imprisoned them in two different places. But considering the identities of their experimental subjects... doing so seems a bit unnecessary.

Or...Kvir couldn't resist the negative effects of the potion and was already dead.

"I hope it won't be the second possibility..."

Chi Yu thought secretly.

She walked along the stairs to the lobby on the first floor. She wanted to go straight to the exit, but her attention was attracted by the surrounding decorations.

The smooth, white walls are covered with large and small oil paintings.

The paintings above are obviously relatively common island scenery, but both the brushstrokes and the colors give people a gloomy and chaotic feeling.

It was like the last cry of despair when he was on the verge of death.

Chi Yu remembered the hotel owner’s wife’s evaluation of Elizabeth Campbell’s works.

Weird and depressing... it is the true portrayal of these oil paintings.

Is it...

"Is this where Sainz Zoroyard lives?"

After understanding this, Chi Yu made a quick decision and turned around and walked towards the nearest room.

It's just past five o'clock, and there's still an hour until the next sampling time point.

Sainz Zoroyard is the murderer of Elizabeth, and is also very likely to be related to the death of Lyn Pedra.

His residence...must contain many clues about these two cases!

With this thought in mind, Chi Yu passed through room after room at the fastest speed.

Finally, a stack of letters bundled together was found in what seemed to be a study room.

……

"Dear Professor Lyn Pedra."

"Fourteen years have passed since we last parted. I wonder if you still remember such an ordinary and ordinary colleague like me?"

"In the years since I resigned from Miskatonic University, I followed the Pioneer to Orvis. This is a wild and primitive place, not only for the indigenous people, but also for the ecology of this place."

"Here, I heard many interesting legends, some of which seemed to be related to real history. This made me very interested. At first, it was precisely because I was attracted by them that I chose to stay. "

"In addition, I also found a plant that I had never seen before near a church. Out of curiosity, I picked part of it and made it into a specimen using the method you taught me."

"I hope you'll enjoy this gift."

……

"Dear Zoroyard."

"I'm so glad to hear from you! I will never forget the time I spent with you at U-M. It was one of the best memories of my life."

"I heard that the climate on Orvis Island is not suitable for long-term living. I hope you can take care of yourself while doing research."

"It seems not difficult to understand the intersection of legend and history. In ancient times, the preservation and transmission of information was not as convenient and fast as it is today. Therefore, it was difficult for humans at that time to imagine things they had never seen out of thin air. Objects or events.” “This is also the reason why most myths, legends and mythical creatures can find their prototypes in reality.”

"However, legends that can interest you must be very interesting."

"I like the gift you sent me very much. I compared all the records in the library and can basically confirm that it is a new species that has never appeared in Dirkmont. If it is convenient, I hope you can send it next time Some of its seeds and I’m very curious about its growing conditions.”

……

"Dear Pedra."

"Thank you for your concern for me. Fourteen years have passed, and I have completely adapted to the environment in Orvis. Although it is humid and cold here compared to Dirkmont, at least there is no choking haze. Except for rainy weather, every day You can see the golden sun."

"The legends and customs of Orvis are indeed interesting. The God of the Sea represents salvation, and the annual 'Hunting Day' is held to please the God. As the first reward on the Hunting Day, the dragon bone, known as the relic of the God... is everywhere. They all reveal a fascinating and mysterious atmosphere.”

"Believers of the Deep Blue Church who believe in the God of the Ocean once told me that as long as they are pious enough, they will one day receive gifts from the gods and possess extraordinary powers that ordinary people cannot imagine."

"It's kind of cute to be ignorant, isn't it?"

"Finally, I am very happy that you like the gift I sent. The growth cycle of that kind of plant is very short. After receiving your letter, I immediately went to the church, but it had withered and was cleaned up by the believers responsible for cleaning. . But I heard that it will grow back in three months at most."

"Plants always have much more vitality than humans."

……

"Dear Zoroyard."

"Don't worry about the seeds. For me, this is extracurricular research with little profit, so you don't need to take it too seriously."

"You know, the teaching workload at the University of Michigan is extremely heavy, and this period of time coincides with the exam month, and I don't even get enough sleep every day... I really hope it can pass as soon as possible."

"Don't mention that."

"You mentioned 'supernormal power' in your last letter and thought that believers who believe in these are ignorant. I cannot agree with this."

"I don't know if you still remember that fourteen years ago, when you and I were just lecturers, we studied together under Professor Carter. Last year, Professor Carter resigned for some reason, and as his student, I inherited his position. "

"While tidying up his office, I found a book about occultism in the drawer. It recorded many interesting 'black magic'. After practice, I was surprised to find that most of them can be used !”

"I know this is hard to believe, so I copied two simple and interesting 'spells'. If you are interested, you can try it yourself... provided you are not afraid of possible dangers (laughs)."

……

"Dear Pedra."

"This is simply a miracle! The world is indeed more interesting than I imagined!"

"I was too arrogant and arbitrary before. It seems that there are more secrets to be discovered on Orvis Island. Life is really full of surprises."

"The 23rd of next month is 'Hunting Day'. At this time of year, you can taste many novel and delicious fish dishes. In order to thank you for the gift, I would like to invite you to participate in this year's 'Hunting' Ceremony.”

"You don't have to worry about the tickets for the Pioneer. I asked my friend in the military to get the quota from him."

"I hope you can appreciate it. At that time, we can study and discuss the mysterious legends of Orvis Island and the black magic left by Professor Carter, just like we did in school."

……

"Dear Zoroyard."

"I'm glad to receive your invitation! I will definitely attend the appointment on time."

"I'm also very curious about Orvis Island...I want to see with my own eyes that primitive and mysterious place that only exists in your description."

"Looking forward to our meeting again after fifteen years!"


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