my cthulhu game

Chapter 76 Can't be led by the nose by NPCs

[Jiang En Chen’s psychology test was successful at 16/62]

Chen Qiang glanced at Xiaoxue and Xiaoyako next to him, and found that the two girls were making eye contact.

Stealing, you really didn't do this? ——Suspicious Xiaoxue.

no!Even if it is, my character did it before, so I don't care - Sayoko's heartfelt voice.

"Can you tell me in detail?" Chen Qiang said calmly, shaking the wine glass in his hand.I don't know what the two girls are thinking, just ask later.

"Before sailing, when the ship was still at Hinazawa Port, you once did an antique business with Mr. Hiroyuki Imai."

"Continue." Chen Qiang held his chin.

"Mr. Hiroyuki Imai bought an antique from you," said Kenhito Uesugi, "and then boarded the Haneda with you, and traveled to Port Kassandra via Hawaii. Mr. Hiroyuki Imai dined from the main dining room this morning When I returned to the room, I found that the antiques in the room had disappeared."

"I'm sorry, can I ask a question," Xiaoxue interrupted suddenly, "What kind of antique is that?"

"I don't know either," Uesugi Kenhito said, "It should be an ancient mirror from a ruined marine civilization. Some say it has something to do with the octopus of Katsushika Hokusai outside."

Ocean civilization?octopus?Could it be that the mastermind behind this incident is...

No, no, the difficulty will not be displayed as "variable" simply.

"Oh!" There was a trace of coldness on Chen Qiang's face. He must investigate this case, but he cannot be led by the nose by this NPC policeman. "If the transaction has been completed, it is your police's responsibility to recover Mr. Imai's collection." Duties. Me? Just a businessman."

"That's what I said. But Mr. Hiroyuki Imai's temper..." Uesugi Kenren tried hard to find an adjective, "...In short, you know his temper. Although it is a bit impolite, I will just say it straight, Imai Mister suspects that there is your instigation behind this matter."

"You mean I want to take the goods back after receiving the money?" Chen Qiang crossed his legs, "Mr. Police Officer, do you think I am the person who would do such a thing?"

"Of course not!" Kenren Uesugi continued, "But in the current situation, please cooperate with the investigation. We have already contained a suspect, and I believe that your suspicion will be released soon."

"I think so, in the center of the Pacific Ocean, neither thieves nor stolen goods can fly." Chen Qiang blinked, "Then, what's the matter with you looking for Xiao Yezi?"

"The suspect under our control is the cleaning staff and cold storage porter on the ship. It is the first time to work on this ship..."

Chen Qiang didn't care when he heard "cleaning staff", but "cold storage porter" made him suddenly realize something.

"Someone saw him sneaking around Mr. Imai's room in the morning. He said he met some friends on the boat," Uesugi Kenhito continued, "one named Qin Lingxue, one named Chen Qiang (Chen Qiang) , but there is no one with the surname of Qin on board, and only you (John Chen) with the surname of Chen..."

Chen Qiang:"……"

Xiaoxue: "..."

"...and Haneda Sayoko," Uesugi Kenhito turned to look at Sayoko who was pouring wine into his own glass, "Also, Miss Haneda Sayoko, underage people are not allowed to drink."

"Last year's legal amendments adjusted the age of majority from 20 to 18," said Xiao Yezi.

[Haneda Sayoko failed the speech skill check 41/35]

"First of all, it was not last year; secondly, the amendment will not come into effect until a few years later," Uesugi Kenhito said seriously, "Finally, the 'underage' in the drinking-related provisions will be changed to 'under 20 years old', so Don't try to get away with it."

"It's already the open sea, Japan's laws and so on..." Xiao Yezi still wanted to struggle.

"I'm sorry," Kenhito Uesugi reached out to remove the glass in front of Sayoko, "at least in front of me, don't do this. Juice and Coke are also provided for free here."

"Here, Sprite." Qin Lingxue, who had ordered drinks early, put the soda in front of Sayoko.

Sayoko stared resentfully at the soda in front of her—even according to the laws of Japan, this lady's real age was of adulthood last year, okay?Changing back to JK, experiencing virtual reality games and top-notch red wine are clearly three happy things overlapping, but I can only...

"What's the name of the suspect who claims to know Sayoko?" Chen Qiang brought the topic back on track.

"Xu... Xu what is it? Oh, Xu Shu," Uesugi Kenren shrugged, "It sounds like a name from the Three Kingdoms, right?"

"I still think your name is from the Warring States of Japan." Sayoko complained.

"To tell you the truth, although it is a collateral lineage, Uesugi Kenshin is my ancestor." Uesugi Kenshin's expression remained unchanged.

Sayoko almost choked on Sprite.

"I see," Chen Qiang, who didn't know much about the Eastern Warring States period, spread his hands, "In short, Police Officer Uesugi, I will cooperate with the investigation...within my ability."

"Ahem...me too," Xiao Yezi thought for a while, "I have a little impression of Xu's name, but I'm not familiar with it. Maybe I'll remember it when I meet him."

"Then," Uesugi Kenhito stood up, took out a business card, and wrote a series of addresses on the card with a pencil, "Nine o'clock tonight, Mr. Chen, Miss Haneda, come here to find me. I'll take you Go see Imai-san and the suspect."

"Can't you do it now?" Xiaoxue asked, taking a sip of the mango juice in her hand.

"We also need time to interrogate the suspect. As for Mr. Imai, he is in a bad mood and plans to watch the musical performance on the ship," Uesugi Kenhito said, "We have to wait until very late to have time."

Chen Qiang's eyes rolled, and many possibilities appeared in his mind.

"Okay," he smiled kindly, "Thank you, Officer Uesugi."

……

Chen Qiang watched Officer Uesugi Kenhito leave with a smile.

"Xiao Yezi, why did you kick the flower pot just now?" Qin Lingxue asked.

"My calf suddenly hurts," Xiao Yezi felt aggrieved, "Sister Xue, the state of my virtual body..."

Did he fall heavily, or did he have a fight with someone? When he stayed in the room, his feelings were not obvious, and when he moved, he felt pain in several places all over his body.

"What she said is true," Qin Lingxue said, "It must have been caused by an injury. Me too."

"...Why," Chen Qiang was taken aback, "How long has it been since you guys have already fought with someone?"

"No," Qin Lingxue said softly, "When I entered the game, this body was not intact. Xiao Yezi realized it later than I did, but she realized it in the corridor at the latest. Well, we can't see it now. to my own HP bar, but the HP of me and Sayoko should have been reduced by now."

"As expected..." Sayoko's tone seemed to be talking to herself.

"Xiaoxue, keep your voice down," Chen Qiang reminded, "You will be punished if you mention the game settings in front of NPCs."

"clear."

"In short, according to what you said, your characters have experienced battles before being replaced by you." Chen Qiang fell into deep thought.

(End of this chapter)