The Return of the God Level Assassin

1191 YUNYUE VS FENGHUANG (XXVI)

LUO YAN mulled over Shen Ji Yun's theory. The idea of Jack the Ripper using a sedative or sleeping agent made perfect sense. It would explain how the killer managed to silence their victims so completely, leaving them no chance to scream or resist.

He tried to recall the events surrounding Mrs. Winslow's attack, searching for any detail that might be significant. But nothing stood out. He had been so deeply immersed in his 'sleep' that he hadn't stirred during the attack. In fact, the only thing that finally snapped him back to awareness was the piercing scream that followed.

Although this all took place within the game, the system was designed to make every experience feel as real as possible. While he hadn't truly lost consciousness, the game created the illusion that he had. As a result, he neither felt nor heard anything during the attack, completely immersed in the enforced state of 'unconsciousness.'

"Do you think his access to sedatives or similar substances might be connected to the identity he's assuming in this scenario?" he asked after a moment's thought.

"It's possible," Shen Ji Yun replied thoughtfully. "But I think it would be more useful to look for a connection—or at least some similarity—between Mrs. Winslow and this new victim."

Luo Yan nodded, agreeing. It wasn't just about finding a connection between Mrs. Winslow and the new victim—it was also about identifying any similarities they might share. Whether it was their background, behavior, or even something as simple as their location on the train, any shared trait could provide a crucial clue to Jack the Ripper's motives and methods.

"Then let's wait for Brother Ze to finish his investigation," he suggested.

"While we're waiting, let's figure out the best way to approach that eccentric old man," Shen Ji Yun responded. "Do you have any idea?"

Shen Ji Yun raised an eyebrow, his curiosity evident. Just as he seemed ready to ask about Luo Yan's idea, a message suddenly popped up on their team channel.

Morganite: [I just spotted the old man. It looked like he just came out of the train car where the murdered woman was.]

Luo Yan and Shen Ji Yun exchanged a glance, instantly reading each other's thoughts. If the eccentric old man had truly been snooping around the murder scene, it significantly raised the likelihood that he was, in fact, Sherlock Holmes.

Noctis: [Sister Yuqi, can you find a way to lead the old man somewhere I can speak with him alone?] Shen Ji Yun shot him a glance as he read the message. AmazingYoungMasterJin: [Do you have a plan?] Noctis: [Kind of. I just need to test it and see if it works.] Morganite: [Got it. I'll message you once I've managed to lure our 'target.'] AmazingYoungMasterJin: [Now, why do I suddenly feel useless? Is there anything I can do to help?] Noctis: [Actually, it'd be really helpful if you could play the flirting target for Brother Ji Yun.] As soon as Luo Yan sent the message, he heard Shen Ji Yun let out a low groan beside him, the kind that clearly conveyed discomfort. Judging by the expression on his face, the thought alone was already giving him goosebumps—and definitely not the good kind. Luo Jin seemed to feel the same way, responding in the chat with nothing more than a string of ellipses.

But at the end, the other still responded with;

AmazingYoungMasterJin: [Then, Captain, just visit me in my cabin whenever you need your fix. Doing it in front of a crowd would draw attention, and I'm already supposed to be attracting attention out there. I'd rather not add to it, so it's better to handle this while we're alone.]

And keeping their "flirting" private was clearly the best option. After Shen Ji Yun's heartfelt display of love in front of Mrs. and Miss Thompson, as well as the doctor, being caught flirting with another woman would completely undo all his efforts. Luo Yan was certain that Mrs. Thompson wouldn't hesitate to drag him back to their cabin if she saw such a thing happen. That kind of interference would be disastrous, limiting Luo Yan's freedom and hindering his ability to move forward with the investigation.

It was then that Su Yuqi's message arrived.

Noctis: [And he believed you?] If that old man could be fooled so easily, then perhaps he wasn't Sherlock Holmes after all. Morganite: [I don't think he believed me outright. It's more likely that he's suspicious of why I'd be saying such things in the first place. That's probably what made him decide to check it out.] Well, if that was the case, then that would not erase him from their suspect list. In fact, it might even strengthen the possibility. A man like Sherlock Holmes would naturally be drawn to anything that seemed out of place, especially if it hinted at someone deliberately planting misinformation.

Noctis: [Do you have eyes on him? Keep me updated on his movements while I head to the observation deck.] Morganite: [Got it. I'll let you know if anything changes.] After that, Luo Yan turned to Shen Ji Yun and said, "I'm heading to the observation deck now."

"Then I'll head to Luo Jin's cabin to get my 'fix,'" Shen Ji Yun said dryly, a slight wince crossing his face. "I'll come find you after."

Luo Yan flashed a teasing smile and gave a playful tug on Shen Ji Yun's coat. "Careful not to be too sweet to my brother, or someone might end up feeling jealous."

The corner of Shen Ji Yun's lips quirked up, his voice calm but laced with amusement. "Then maybe that someone should remember they're the only one I'd ever be sweet to."

And with that, the two of them separated.

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