Special Forces Medic

Chapter 1074 - 1045: Reaching a Consensus

"Let me clarify this issue!" Kate, who had been sitting quietly on the side, spoke up before Xiao Lin returned to the topic. Today he was seated in the corner as a silent observer. "Mr. Xiao has been engaged in this kind of work in his own country for a long time. Our CIA reached out to Mr. Xiao through special channels, hoping he could assist us in cracking this case. At the same time, we also need Director Meisai’s help to provide clues and jointly solve this illicit drug trade case to prevent innocent people from being caught up in it."

"That’s only natural, I don’t want such a disgusting incident to occur within my jurisdiction either." Director Meisai cooperatively shook hands with Kate. "I’d like to hear Mr. Xiao’s views on this case first."

"Based on the leads I’ve gathered domestically, the suspect behind this case is known as ’Fourth Elder.’ I once had a confrontation with this person in the Middle East. From the development and research of drugs to their sale, it’s a complete service chain. Besides ’Wu Yue,’ there’s a special drug that can enhance a person’s latent abilities more than tenfold. The explosive power it provides is enough to destroy a human’s neuro-immune system. When the drug becomes uncontrollable, a person’s body will explode due to the unsustainable physical stress, resulting in a self-detonation. This drug is expensive, only purchased by those with special needs. I am fortunate it hasn’t appeared here yet, although there have been two incidents domestically, so we are very concerned about this ’Fourth Elder.’ Unfortunately, during a roundup, she managed to escape."

"Mr. Xiao, how did you determine this event is related to the person called ’Fourth Elder’?"

"In fact, I’m not sure. However, based on the analysis of the drug, it is very likely related to this organization. But when victims are linked to the Sicilian Mafia Clan, the nature of things becomes different." Xiao Lin unconsciously lit a cigarette. "During the investigation of a Chinese national surnamed Wang, I accidentally discovered this person has a great connection with the local underworld. Director Meisai, may I ask, where does the main smuggling channel in this region generally originate?"

"Drug smuggling has always been controlled by the Genovese Clan. However, after recent rigorous enforcement activities in the suburban area, most of the underworld has been scattered and apprehended. Currently, the organization active in the suburbs is headed by a new figure named Robert, who has seized the original old-school channels, becoming one of the Mafia clans. This person has about a hundred-plus people under him, not a very large scale, but he is as insidious as a serpent."

"What is this person’s relationship with Casabell Jenvies?" Cross asked.

"Although Casab manages the entire drug trading channels of Sicily as one of the big families, due to certain previous cases, there are rumors in the underworld that he is the traitor who sold out the family, and this new figure holds him in low regard, apparently wanting to replace him."

"The crime scene was on Gambino’s territory. Would Luces people leave their own turf to go there for drinks? And it was in different places; isn’t that quite peculiar?" Xiao Lin spread a city map on the table, marking the crime scenes all over it, and another area within the crime region was marked with a red pen. "From Luces’ turf to Gambino, you would have to cross Genovese Clan’s territory. If it were you, would you travel that far just for a beer? Luces runs the adult entertainment industry, with high-end clubs and bars right on their own turf!"

"Mr. Xiao’s point is someone wants to use drugs to spark a fight amongst gangs?" Director Meisai’s comprehension earned Xiao Lin’s admiration; this person is far smarter than Moro.

"If Director Meisai connects the past cases together, it’s not hard to realize everything was a setup for this incident."

"Mr. Xiao, given your special status, why didn’t you reveal it at the start?"

"Director Meisai, don’t you understand the reason during this period?" Xiao Lin hinted.

"Yes, I understand your predicament, but how do the three of you need me to cooperate with your work?"

"Our CIA hopes your jurisdiction has ample conditions to handle the case. When manpower is needed, we’d appreciate your convenience. Of course, we will quietly intervene in this drug case, but as for the gang warfare, I think that falls under your purview."

"OK! No problem, I will provide all the resources I can to assist in solving the case. After all, this is a case I wish to solve; these Mafia are way too rampant, and we police are quite troubled as well. Moro has been quite worried about this."

"Director Meisai, what about Chief Edmund?" During their conversation, Xiao Lin went through the conclusion from the hospital; the forensic investigation is still ongoing, only the hospital’s test report is available. The victims all belong to the Luces Family. The key question is how a non-drug user was poisoned. How did the person who administered the poison avoid detection while spiking the drinks? The second question is, why this person chose individuals who never touch drugs, what’s the purpose of such ostentatious behavior? The third question, if the intention is to exacerbate the conflict between Genovese and Luces in the existing disputes, then the location should have been chosen within Genovese amidst Gambino, not on Gambino’s turf; isn’t that superfluous behavior?

"Uh... since the last time the two CIA colleagues spoke with him, Edmund went missing." Meisai thought for a moment and then used the term ’missing,’ which he felt was more fitting. "I suppose with Edmund’s personality, he must be hiding somewhere now, because he has become quite a joke."

"A joke? Ah! Got it." Xiao Lin paused for a moment and then nodded. "Hasn’t the director sent anyone to look for him? After all, a law enforcement officer going missing without a clue isn’t normal."

"Yes, but no traces were found." Meisai sighed, as it wasn’t for lack of trying, but the places where Edmund was most likely to appear had no sign of him. "Mr. Xiao, why are you suddenly interested in Edmund?"

"We’ve crossed paths a few times, but more importantly, this person has a connection to Wang Zhantian, whom I’m pursuing. I need to verify whether the instigator behind these heinous cases is Wang Zhantian and figure out the mastermind behind this person. Director Meisai, could you provide me Edmund’s address? I wish to pay him a visit."

"Let me have Chief Rochester accompany you, I’d like to see this individual sooner as well; he has been delaying too much work."

"Thank you very much then." (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets or monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)