Chapter 1039 - 1039 138 Checking into the Hotel

Chapter 1039: Chapter 138: Checking into the Hotel Chapter 1039: Chapter 138: Checking into the Hotel The investigator, his shoulders laden with candles, returned to the interrogation room where Han Dong was being held.

When he resumed speaking, his tone had softened considerably.

“Based on your and your companion’s statements, combined with the clues we’ve collected so far, we’ve temporarily eliminated you from our list of suspects.

To apologize, we will arrange a month of free lodging for you at another hotel.

Here are the room keys registered in your names.”

Han Dong accepted the two metal-textured room keys with a smile on his face.

In his world, the police would never handle arrests so frivolously, and Han Dong could roughly deduce the intentions of this group of people.

“Indeed… Although there’s a series of indirect evidence that heavily links us to the murder case,

these investigators must have been certain from the start that it wasn’t us who killed the boss… They brought us over just to inquire about some other intelligence.

‘Spiral Arm’ intelligence, perhaps?

Also, could the tendency of London City’s common residents to leave have something to do with this incident?”

Thinking of this, Han Dong quickly added a question: “May I ask if the prime suspect is the ‘strange shadow’ with the spiral arm that I happened to glimpse?”

“The case is still under investigation, and you have no right to know.

However, the ‘strange shadow’ you saw does indeed have a high level of suspicion and is involved in multiple murder cases.

If you see it again, try to get in touch with us directly; I have included my number on the back of your room keys.

If you can provide useful intelligence, we will also offer a reward.”

With that, please put on this hood… We’ll take you back.”

A black hood made of cloth was passed to Han Dong.

Han Dong had experienced the same when he first came here, forcibly hooded by these investigators.

When the hood is worn, consciousness is influenced by darkness, inhibiting the spread of thoughts, and severely limiting the sense of time and space.

In the blink of an eye.

When the hood was removed, he was back on the street corresponding to the Black Water Hotel.

Smack!

A heavy slap landed on Han Dong’s back, and Maritzis, somewhat displeased, said:

“After all that’s happened, aren’t you going to reveal your identity?

As soon as you flash that shiny ‘Grey Messenger’ status, these guys would all kneel before you, and investigating would be a piece of cake… It’s a good thing these fellows didn’t take any liberties with me, or I wouldn’t have been able to stand it.”

“Mary, now that we’ve started ‘our’ adventure, just follow my lead.

Last night, we seemed to encounter an incredibly dangerous entity—the same one likely responsible for killing the hotel manager.

If I’m not mistaken, the agency that the investigators correspond with is largely after this individual as well… The target is special and difficult to pinpoint due to its peculiar requirements.

When these investigators found out I’d seen the ‘Spiral Arm,’ their original composure dissipated instantly, overcome by surprise.

This indirectly proves they were aware from the start that the hotel manager’s death was related to the ‘Spiral Arm.’ They detained us just to see if we, as parties involved, might know something.”

Maritzis quickly caught on, her toad-like cheeks ballooning into balls, as a unique murderous intent emerged:

“By that reasoning, releasing us so quickly means they want to use us as ‘bait’ to go fishing?

The room keys they gave us as compensation definitely have surveillance set up in the room or the hotel, wanting to monitor us at all times… It infuriates me!”

Mary said this and moved to snatch the room keys.

But Han Dong swiftly pocketed them, “When others provide us such upscale hotel accommodations, it would be a waste not to stay.

Actually, it’s quite perfect—I enjoy being the ‘bait.'”

Caught between the intelligence department of London City and a mysterious killer… Maybe we can gain advantages from both.”

Mary didn’t doubt Han Dong’s choice.

There was just one thing that puzzled her all along.

“Wait, there’s one thing I don’t understand.

What exactly is this ‘Spiral Arm’ that you mentioned?

Last night I didn’t see anything… You should know that my Toad Eye is not at all weak.”

“It was only with my [Demon Eye]fully open that I caught a glimpse of an arm.

I didn’t even get a clear look at half of its body… The moment I got slightly distracted, it vanished.

I guess, the fact that it’s ‘hard to see’ is why the London detectives have had such a hard time catching anybody.

It’s highly possible that this matter is tied to something even deeper.”

“When you put it that way, it does sound pretty interesting.”

“The things tied to this could threaten both our lives… Anyway, let’s first check into the hotel booked by the detective for us, for an extra layer of protection.”

Using the map and hotel name from the room card registration, they arrived at [Cavendish Royal Hotel]

Situated on the banks of the Thames, diagonally opposite to London City’s most famous Elizabeth Tower.

Just standing in front of the building, one could feel the rush of British classical charm.

However, the white walls reflected a great number of black spots, and the whole building was shrouded in a mist of darkness, giving Han Dong an uncomfortable feeling, or perhaps a sense of ‘imprisonment’.

Geographically and in terms of size, it should be one of the top hotels in London City.

Han Dong had thought the place would be filled with social elites.

Yet when he stepped into the hotel, there was an inexplicable sense of desolation.

In the spacious lobby, not a single guest was to be seen, and not even a receptionist was in sight to greet them.

His gaze swept the lobby and only at the counter did he spot a female receptionist ‘hanging’, suspended in air.

Her eyes bulged, staring intently at Han Dong.

“The receptionist is actually a Mature Body-Demon…”

Far from being scared by such a scene, Han Dong was quite excited and immediately stepped forward to present his room card.

The hanging receptionist, her neck constricted, let out a hoarse voice through her constricted throat:

“During this special period, your rooms have been arranged at the top floor. Just follow the number on your room card and you will find it.”

Han Dong nodded, continued to lean on the counter, and tried to chat with the receptionist.

According to the original plan, Han Dong intended to learn some hidden details about London City from the hotel owner.

Who would have known that overnight, the owner would be dead and he himself would be implicated.

Faced with this eerie hotel and the only receptionist in the lobby, Han Dong had to start here to gather some information in advance… Otherwise, being too passive was not a good thing.

“May I ask, what does special period mean?”

To Han Dong’s question, the receptionist at the front desk showed no intention of answering.

“If it’s inconvenient to answer now, come to my room later…”

Han Dong placed a folded white paper on the counter and then proceeded to the top floor with Mary.

After waiting for a long time.

The receptionist, driven by a trace of curiosity, slowly unfolded the paper.

There was simply a smiley face drawn on the white paper.

The smiley face, combined with the tone of Han Dong’s speech just now, immediately had a deep impact on the receptionist’s thoughts.