Chapter 489 Criminal Pursuit

"Is this your first time seeing such a scene?" Renn walked over with concern, "Go outside and breathe some fresh air."

"No...no," Axia saw Nightingale squatting next to the body, looking at the wound calmly. Facing such a bloody scene, she could still be so nonchalant... She had to persevere, at least not to embarrass her. "I...vomit...much better."

"When was he discovered?" Nightingale turned around and asked.

"At dawn today, the surrounding residents went out to fetch water before dawn and found his body - the door was left open at that time, as if it was deliberately displayed to others." Ren briefly stated, "If it had been before, I’m afraid we have to wait two or three days to receive the news, but recently the city hall is offering a reward for reporting crimes, so someone reported it to the city hall immediately.”

"Where is the identity of the deceased?"

"Shovel, free man," Ren looked around at the furnishings in the house, "I have nothing...well, I must have been a mouse before."

"Has anyone seen him at night?"

"I asked, no."

"Where's the noise?"

"Also...no one heard."

"To kill such a big man, you have to make some noise," Nightingale frowned, "Even if you cut his throat, he won't die immediately. Beating the floor or struggling to his death should cause a lot of noise. Are you sure they didn't lie?"

"That...isn't it," Ren said hesitantly. "There has been a murder case, and the residents here are panicked. Besides, you can get extra rewards for helping the police catch the murderer. They have no reason to lie."

"In this case, you call everyone around and I will ask them personally. And...A-Xia." Nightingale looked at the assistant.

"Yes!" The latter trembled all over.

"Go to the castle and ask Soraya to come over."

"Ah...ok."

Axia walked out of the door in a panic and ran towards the castle.

For some reason, she felt that the way Nightingale gave orders was absolutely beautiful, and her every move exuded a strong sense of confidence. It was no wonder that His Highness entrusted her with the responsibility of safety.

…

When he returned to the streets again, besides Soraya, there were two more people beside Axia.

"How could you not call me for such a thing?" Lightning flew into the room and shouted loudly, "Your Highness is so partial!"

"Gugu!" Maisie followed closely.

"They... insisted on coming," Axia said timidly.

"Shouldn't you protect His Highness Roland while I'm away?" Nightingale raised an eyebrow, "This is not an adventure game!"

"Don't worry, with Sylvie here, no one can get close to him easily," Lightning winked, "and His Highness is about to hold a meeting of nobles, what dangers can you encounter if you stay in the castle hall?"

It's incredible... Asia thought to herself, why could these two people face the bloody and horrific murder scene so calmly? Especially Lightning, who is obviously a few years younger than me, but still has a hint of excitement in his eyes... For God's sake, what have they experienced after becoming witches?

"This is..." Ren and a group of police officers stared at the people and birds floating in the air, their eyes widened.

"They are also witches," Nightingale said angrily, "No matter what, you must go back before the meeting ends, do you understand?"

"Oh..." Lightning pouted.

"Well, did you ask me to come here just to draw this corpse?" Soraya was the last one to walk into the room. Axia noticed that her expression was not much better than his, and he felt a little calmer.

"No, it's a painting of the murderer." Nightingale closed the door and told everyone about the arrest plan. "With the portrait of the murderer, and then posting it in the notice area of ​​the square to offer a reward, this should be the fastest way to find him."

Earl Elk took a breath, "You mean, this witch...Miss Axia can recreate the murder process?"

"It may not be possible. Due to the limited duration of the illusion, we still need some luck. You will know later." Nightingale nodded towards Axia, "Let's get started."

"Well," the latter closed his eyes and followed her instructions, placing the first rewind between midnight and dawn. In the darkness, magic flowed from her fingertips and intertwined together, gradually forming clear images - wooden boards, beds, tables, rooms... In her mind, a new house was shaped. The deceased lay on the ground, blood flowing along the uneven soil, and the door that should have been locked was pushed open.

"Is this... the ability of a witch?"

"It's unbelievable!"

"Oh my god, these fantasies are so realistic. I believe they are the power of the devil -"

"Shh! Shut up!"

The murmurs of police officers could be heard all around.

"It seems that he is already dead at this time," Axia felt someone tap her shoulder, it was Nightingale, "Don't waste your magic power, try another time."

The second time back to midnight, the figure on the floor suddenly disappeared, and the deceased appeared on the bed, seemingly sleeping soundly.

"Does this mean... that he died within the time shown in the two visions?" Renn asked doubtfully.

"That's right, from midnight to three o'clock - this hour and a half is the time for the murderer to take action."

"I understand! Miss A-Xia's ability won't last long, and she may miss the murder process, so you said you need a little luck!"

"That's right," Nightingale replied. "Considering that it takes a long time to leave a mark after killing someone, let's recreate it from a time closer to three o'clock."

Axia nodded, exhaled, and used his ability again to control the retrace point between two o'clock and three o'clock. The magic power surged towards the empty wall, pretending to be a standing stranger. He was using the blood-stained sheet to draw something on the wall.

"Looks like I found it," Nightingale raised her lips, "I'm really lucky."

"Is this person the murderer Gu?"

"He looks ordinary... I thought he was at least a tall and strong man." Lightning said disappointedly.

"This can only draw the side view," Soraya looked at the wall panel, "Is there any way to make him turn around?"

"Axia, I leave it to you." Nightingale ordered.

"Yes," she knew what to do without the other party elaborating. The last illusion moved forward slightly for a quarter of an hour. This time, everyone could clearly see the true face of the murderer - he strangled him to death with a rope first. Shovel, then dragged the other person to the floor, took out a dagger and slit his throat. During the whole process, Shovel didn't make any resistance, and it was as if he had fallen asleep.

Ren seemed to realize something, and turned to look at the water tank in the corner of the room, "He was poured into dream water?"

"It should be right," Nightingale nodded, "that's why the victim didn't make any sound. The throat was cut just to get the blood, and he had already died before that."

"S-Sir... I have seen this man!" A policeman suddenly said.

"What?" Their eyes instantly moved to him.

The man swallowed, "His name is Mance. He used to be a patrol member. I have dealt with him before..."

"Do you know where his address is?" Ren asked.

"It seems to be in the inner city... West Street, near the Sheep Tavern."

"Very good, even the process of finding someone is saved. It seems luck is on our side," Nightingale sneered, "He can't escape, let's go!"

"Yes, sir!" the police responded in unison. (To be continued.)