When the police arrived late, there were not many living people in the castle.

Based on the chemical traces and smoke containers left at the crime scene, the police confirmed that a large amount of extremely high concentration of sleeping gas had been present in the conference room.

The weapon used by the murderer was a Glock commonly used on the black market and could not be traced at all.

The only testimony from eyewitnesses was that the murderer was a man wearing a motorcycle helmet whose appearance was completely invisible.

Such empty and weak evidence is of no help at all in solving the case.

After two weeks of intensive investigation, the local police were like chasing a phantom in their imaginations, with no clue.

On the other hand, the demise of the Supreme Council led to a fierce power struggle within Holy Trinity.

All the middle-level people want to climb up and hold this ancient and huge sect in their hands.

However, either because they were busy fighting for power or because they were afraid that the mysterious killer would come to their door, neither party made a tacit agreement to find out who killed the Twelve Apostles.

Under the dual pressure of Holy Trinity and high-level government officials, this case just went unsolved.

And the person who personally planned this "beheading operation" also embarked on his way back to London...

...

2013, December.

London, Surrey, Crawford House.

The rich aroma of grilled steak fills the entire open kitchen, making people appetite.

The milky white soup gurgled in the iron pot on the stove, adding a bit of smoke and smoke.

The owner of the manor was standing in front of the iron pot with a long spoon in his hand, constantly stirring the thick soup.

After mixing, she didn't forget to take a small spoonful and taste it.

"Well, it seems to have faded a bit..."

Just as Laura was focusing on cooking, a slightly teasing voice suddenly came from behind her:

"Do you need help?"

Hearing this, Laura waved her hand without looking back, and immediately responded: “No, it will be fine soon.”

Watching Laura busy in the kitchen, Lu Qi, who was sitting at the dining table, held his chin and couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, showing a smile.

However, there was only deep reluctance in his eyes...

Soon, Laura brought the fried steak and cream soup cooked by herself to the table.

Before she had time to take off her white lace apron, Laura stared closely at Lu Qi opposite him, watched as he put a spoonful of steaming soup into his mouth, and then asked:

"How is the taste?"

Sensing the slight tension on Laura's face, Lu Qi rolled his eyes, intending to tease this cute

"Um..."

He frowned and pondered for a while, pretending to be distressed, but did not react immediately.

Seeing this, Laura thought that the food she made was not delicious, her eyes suddenly darkened, and she asked slightly disappointedly:

"Isn't it delicious? Or is it salty?"

Seeing Laura's "baby is unhappy" expression, Lu Qi smiled and said:

"Hahaha, I fooled you!"

"I'm just kidding, your cooking is delicious, the taste is just right!"

Seeing Lu Qi's smiling face, Laura, who had just reacted, couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, she reached out without hesitation, slapped Lu Qi on the arm, and said coquettishly:

"You annoying guy!"

Seeing Laura raising her eyebrows and looking angry, Lu Qi was even more happy and couldn't help laughing:

"Haha... Ouch! Why are you pinching me..."

"Let you tease me...let you joke..."

"Ah! Not possible there!"

Suddenly, there was a burst of cheerful noise in the entire restaurant...

...

While Lu Qi was tracking and investigating the higher-ups of Holy Trinity, Laura was not idle either. She completed her thesis and submitted the archaeological research data on the Lost City to the International Association of Archeology.

Shocked by the materials Laura submitted again, the International Archaeological Association immediately convened experts to review the materials, and quickly organized a new research team to immediately go to Siberia for confirmation.

Before the ancient ruins of Yamatai were completely excavated, Laura and Lu Qi, two rising stars in the archaeological world, discovered another ancient ruin that would go down in history!

This news instantly became a hot topic among the public.

Taking advantage of the favorable public opinion, Laura followed the plan and applied to the government for the relocation of Sophia and her family.

As Lu Qi and Laura had predicted in advance, the huge influence brought by the Lost City made the government attach great importance to it, and regarded these remnants of the prophet who had protected the Lost City for nearly a thousand years as a good way to enhance the country's image.

Chance.

Without any obstacles, the application was approved, and Sophia and others naturally became subjects of the Queen of England...

To celebrate these double happy events, Laura and Lu Qi made an appointment to have dinner together.

After a bit of fussing, the two of them returned to their seriousness and started chatting while enjoying the tender and juicy fried steak.

"How are Sophia and the others? Have they settled in?"

"I'll let people do it. First help them find a job that suits them, then learn the language and adapt to the environment..."

"Take your time, there is plenty of time anyway. Starting a new life does not happen overnight..."

Hearing this, Laura nodded in approval, "That's true..."

"By the way, Samantha called me recently and said that she was lonely in Neon and wanted me to go over and stay with her. Do you want to come with me?"

Facing Laura's invitation, Lu Qi paused for a moment with his hand movements, and then responded as calmly as possible:

"Oh, unfortunately, I may have to take a long trip recently..."

Hearing this, Laura did not doubt that he was there, forked a piece of cut steak, put it into her mouth, chewed it, and said vaguely:

"Oh, that's okay. Anyway, I plan to stay in Neon for a while... It won't be too late to come over and meet us after you finish your work..."

Listening to Laura's words, Lu Qi couldn't help but lower his head slightly, trying hard not to let Laura opposite him see the sadness in his eyes.

He knew very well that his time was running out.

It was announced to the public in the Lost City that his [World Mission] had been completed, and the system also issued a prompt, leaving only the last 24 hours for him to say goodbye.

Every time you leave this world, it is the most painful moment. However, this is not the first time for Lu Qi, and he is already prepared.

Rather than letting both of them experience the pain of separation, it is better to let yourself bear it all...

Just as Lu Qi was talking, Laura's voice sounded from his ears again:

"Hey, Lu Qi, are you listening?"

"Well, I'll try my best..."

"Okay, I'll wait for you in Neon..."

Hearing these words, Lu Qi had a lump in his throat and almost couldn't hold back the tears in his eyes.
Chapter completed!