N-A-A Chapter 48 Departure
Chapter 48 Departure
"Breaking news! Miss Alicia's album has sold over a million copies."
"Big news! Miss Alicia will be leaving the Fog City today..."
The shouts of newsstand owners echoed through the streets in the early morning.
Since the advent of television and radio, newspapers have gradually declined. Newsstands on the streets have become fewer and fewer, and newsstand owners have gradually lost their former enthusiasm.
But during this period, whenever the name Alicia appeared, the newspapers would be completely sold out, which made them more or less motivated and gave them a glimmer of hope.
Luo Qiu also stopped in his tracks when he heard the name Alicia.
He didn't care about the other person's album, but when he heard that the other person was leaving Chongqing, he felt that even the damp morning had come alive.
Squeezed together with several people carrying briefcases, Luo Qiu managed to grab a newspaper a minute later.
The Morning Bell newspaper, on its front page, featured a report on Alicia:
[...Miss Alicia Isabella held a brief press conference to announce that she would be leaving the Foggy City by special train this afternoon, returning to Northfield.]
[According to data released by the record company, since the end of the concert, Miss Alicia's latest album "Midnight Rose" has sold over one million copies...]
……
"They've left."
Luo Qiu put down her newspaper at her workstation and let out a soft sigh of relief.
The newspaper clearly stated that Alicia's entire team was leaving, and they were preparing a charity concert in Northfield as a way of expressing their gratitude, so the team even started their journey yesterday.
If Alicia is prepared to leave, then it seems he shouldn't even think about leaving the Fog City.
After all, Wudu was where he had lived for more than ten years, and he had a general understanding of what it was like. If he were to go outside, he would really need to do his homework.
Customs vary slightly in each county of the Federation.
"Senior, what did you mean by leaving?"
Smith peeked over from beside his workstation.
He still had heavy bags under his eyes today; several days of intense work had inevitably left some marks on his body.
However, Smith is in high spirits now.
He was even more enthusiastic about his work after successfully solving a kidnapping case that was related to a concert and his idol, Alicia.
From yesterday until now, Smith has rested for less than five hours, but his clothes are spotless and without a single wrinkle. His report on the kidnapping case is also meticulously written, exceeding ten pages.
At that moment, the report was on Luo Qiu's desk, and it had been reviewed by Clyde first.
Smith's frequent probing was also related to this report.
When Luo Qiu met Smith's gaze and saw his excited expression, her mood gradually calmed down.
"It's nothing, just submit this report. With this achievement as a foundation, it'll take you a little longer to shed your newbie status."
"Yes."
"By the way, haven't those three gentlemen arrived yet? We arranged to pick up their things this morning."
"They've arrived and are checking your luggage in the room next to the evidence room. They should be done soon."
……
At this moment, in an empty room with only a large table, Mr. Winslow is checking his luggage.
Outside the room, a detective on duty was watching the three of them through the glass, but that still couldn't stop 'Mr. Winslow' from complaining.
"Moonlight Sonata, does he read this kind of book? I always thought that such simplistic fantasies about the supernatural world were naive, but I never expected it to sell 100,000 copies a month... Now, I think I know what kind of audience this book is for."
"Yes, yes, I also have a copy of 'Explorer Voss,' it's a bestseller. It's a pity I don't have your book, Dalton, what's it called again..."
"Hmph, what do you know? It's those foolish readers who don't appreciate what I write. I'm already doing a good job of writing for these people; do you expect me to use those extremely flattering words like the authors of these books..."
"Look what I found! An energy stone. I didn't expect them to have this."
"It's just an old work from decades ago, with an energy density of only a dozen MP. What's so special about it? Besides, after so much time, half of the energy inside has dissipated."
"Well, at least it's somewhat useful, Mr. Winslow. What good stuff do you have in your luggage? Oh, a broken pocket watch, and a silver coin... What's this, a broken stone?"
"How can you be so sure this stone is useless? What if it contains extraordinary energy?"
"That's just a broken rock with extraordinary energy..."
Luo Qiu walked to the vicinity of the room and heard this kind of noise.
He didn't quite understand the world of these normal superhumans, but in his opinion, these people were indeed somewhat... well, not quite normal.
In his imagination, extraordinary beings, especially wizards, who have access to a vast amount of knowledge and possess absolute power, should have a reason for everything they do.
But it seems that the extraordinary individuals don't think so.
To this day, Luo Qiu still doesn't know what kind of training these extraordinary individuals have received. The academy they mentioned might be the name of the power behind Fog City, but this academy has the same atmosphere as his previous life.
Through the glass, Luo Qiu could only see the three people's disguises.
Mr. Winslow was dressed in a new suit today, a very expensive-looking one, without a single wrinkle. His hair was styled, styled with hair wax, and gleamed. His hands were long and slender, with meticulously manicured nails.
However, when Mr. Winslow took the brooch out of the evidence bag, he only glanced at it briefly before carelessly tossing it into his suitcase.
In addition, the useless stone was also thrown out by "Mr. Winslow," seemingly provoked by his companion's words, and he threw it away, and the stone fell into a pot of palm trees in the room.
When mixed with other pebbles, even the most useful stones are difficult to find.
Ding ding ding~
Luo Qiu stepped forward and knocked on the door.
After he arrived, the three of them spoke much quieter. Clearly, they had also noticed the presence of an experienced detective outside the door and were no longer so unrestrained.
Luo Qiu felt helpless, but his expression remained calm. He wanted to obtain more information about the extraordinary, but clearly, now was not the time.
After knocking on the door, Luo Qiu greeted her:
"I didn't expect the three gentlemen to arrive so quickly. How is it? Is there anything you need?"
"No, no, thank you, Detective. All the luggage has been checked, nothing is missing… By the way, can we leave now?"
"certainly."
……
After exchanging pleasantries, the three said their goodbyes and left.
Luo Qiu watched the three people's luggage disappear from sight, feeling a little regretful. Looking back at the pebble, he hesitated again.
Just as he was about to do something, Smith suddenly ran over.
"Senior, Team Leader Lake is looking for you; there must be something he needs to discuss."