Ark: The Cycle of Light and Darkness

Yaye walked out of the operating room with an ugly expression.

Twelve hours have passed since the tragedy occurred, but Severin's interrogation found nothing. All suspects either lacked the motive and ability to commit the crime, did not have the time to commit the crime, or had neither the motive, ability nor time to commit the crime.

More importantly, no one can recreate or imagine the modus operandi.

Therefore, with no choice but to do so, Severin could only ask a doctor from Rhode Island to perform an autopsy on the body, hoping to use the perspective of forensic medicine to explore the truth about the death of this citizen representative from the clues of some wounds.

As a doctor, Yaye has a duty... What's more, she needs to restore the truth and piece together a piece of the puzzle.

However, the truth of things is often not as simple as it appears on the surface.——

【……The iron content is too high? ]

Severin frowned and took a closer look at the report from Yaye, then raised his head and looked at the doctor who had just washed the blood on his hands: [It seems that Old Salem does not have to worry about his own nutrition......but does this have anything to do with our case?】

【I think you misunderstood one thing - the iron mentioned in the report does not refer to the trace elements contained in the human body. 】

Seemingly because his report was misunderstood, Yaye frowned slightly and his expression became worse: 【As I have noted...the so-called excessive iron content is actually a variety of things that should not exist. The content of heavy metals in the human body exceeds the standard. ]

After a pause, the girl stepped forward, took the report in Severin's hand, and pointed out several important indicators to the old military policeman: [Generally speaking, long-term exposure to various paints and coatings, mining and smelting, or illegal use Illegal drugs will cause the levels of heavy metals in the body to exceed the standard - but this man is different. The level of heavy metals in his body is already about 60 times the standard value! ]

Severin's brows frowned.

【——So what does this mean?】

【This means that during his lifetime, someone used some method to integrate a large number of metal particles into his body. ]

Yaye took a deep breath, and then said: [Although judging from the results and wound residue, most of these metal particles were excreted from the body, but only a small amount remained, which is already fatal.】

【You mean...Salem died of heavy metal poisoning? ]

Yaye shook his head

【The direct cause of death was indeed excessive blood loss caused by penetrating injuries, and the severe pain also caused shock... There is no doubt about this. But from this perspective, this killing method seems a bit strange.】

【……strangeness?】

【It was as if the penetrating death method was a ritual that had to be completed... Because it had to be done, that's why the old man died like this - otherwise, it would be difficult to explain from a common sense perspective why the murderer could obviously pass the final Basic techniques to kill people, but it is so unnecessary. 】

Actually, Yaye regretted a little after saying the last sentence.

What forensic medicine emphasizes is evidence-based medicine, which uses medical theories and skills to solve legal problems. What forensic medicine emphasizes is providing corresponding scientific evidence for the case, and her last sentence has been mixed with her own thinking elements. It is strictly In a sense, it is a kind of reasoning rather than a medical argument.

But Severin didn't seem to notice this.

The old military policeman's eyes were filled with uncertainty after listening to Yaye's words. After a long time, he sighed lightly.

【……Got it, thank you for your testimony and your generosity in assisting】

【I just did my duty as a doctor... Compared to this, you know what the answer I want to hear is】

【……】

Seeing Severin, whose face became increasingly ugly but still silent, Yaye shook his head slightly, determined not to force the troubled old military police officer again.

【……Don't forget our agreement, I need the truth. 】

After saying the last words, the girl turned around and left Severin's room without looking back, leaving only the middle-aged man who was still looking at the report, his hands trembling slightly.

————Dividing line————

【Mudstone...something...very unusual is happening at City Hall. 】

The scout of the team walked into the secret camp from outside the door, but his face was very ugly: 【A town citizen was killed... The method of killing was very weird, it didn't look like it was done by ordinary people. 】

The tall figure turned slightly sideways

【If you ask me... I'm afraid it's a provocation. Killing is secondary, their real purpose is to use panic to stir up hatred between infected people and ordinary people, thereby causing greater chaos. 】

The person speaking was a Letanian who had just joined the team - he was originally one of the infected people of Volamde, and his attitude towards the locals was more radical than that of the outsiders like the Mudstone Team.

The tall figure nodded, then shook his head

【Compared to people in other places, Letania's attitude towards infected people is relatively mild... This behavior is unusual. 】

No one could see Mud Rock’s eyes hidden behind his helmet, but everyone felt a chill

【I will protect you...no matter who the opponent is. 】

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