As soon as Rei walked out of the detention center, he saw the Captain of the Gardes, Glorichard, waiting at the entrance.
Charles was an overweight, middle-aged man with oily skin. The only reason he was able to become Captain of the Gardes was because his wife's family had a lot of important connections. His wife was even bigger than him.
When Charles saw Rei, he quickly put on a big smile and walked over, pretending to be worried. "Rei, I know you care a lot about your friends, but you really can't keep looking into Flora's case! Yesterday, all the bosses told me to suspend you. I tried everything to protect you."
He shook his head and let out a long sigh, acting like he couldn't do anything. "But I'm not very powerful, and I have a family to take care of at home. I really can't help you for much longer..."
He tried to look very sad, as if he felt really bad about it.
Rei watched Charles's fake performance and felt sick, but he forced himself to look extremely grateful and moved.
"Captain Charles, thank you so much for supporting me! I understand your situation, but Federic is also a member of the Gardes. I have to do something at least, or I won't be able to explain myself to everyone."
When Charles heard this, he looked unhappy and spoke in a cold voice. "Rei, I already asked someone I know in the Marechaussee Phantom to look into it again. You shouldn't get involved. Our main job in the Gardes is to keep public order. It's not our job to investigate cases."
Rei thought for a moment. Looking like it was hard for him, he took out a small bag of coins from his pocket and quietly put it into Charles's pocket. He whispered, "Captain, don't worry. I'm just pretending for the other squad members."
Charles took the coin pouch and weighed it in his hand. He smiled a big smile. "Alright, because you understand, I will keep taking the pressure from above for you."
"Captain Charles, really, thank you so much!" Rei said again, pretending to be grateful.
Charles nodded with satisfaction, his face moving as he spoke. "Then, if there is nothing else, I'll go now."
After saying this, he turned and walked away quickly, his steps heavy and a little awkward.
Watching Charles's obese retreating figure, the smile on Rei's face vanished instantly, replaced by a cold expression. His eyes showed pure disgust.
If it weren't for his shallow seniority and unstable foundation, he would have long since found a way to take this guy down.
Like most greasy middle-aged men who gained power, Charles kept a mistress outside behind his wife's back.
Although he was very careful, he had still been discovered by Rei, who had taken many indecent photos.
It was precisely by relying on this blackmail material that Rei had been able to rise rapidly among the numerous Gardes and successfully take the position of Vice Captain.
Standing in place for a moment, he organized his thoughts and strode away.
Approaching noon, the sunlight grew increasingly scorching. Rei arrived in front of an elegant house and raised his hand to gently press the doorbell.
A few moments later, the door opened and a young woman stood there.
She wore glasses and had pink eyes. She looked calm and a bit serious.
She wore a dark green dress.
"Can I help you, Mr. Garde?" the young woman asked in a soft voice.
Rei wore a gentle smile on his face and responded politely, "Miss Emilie, my name is Rei, Vice Captain of the Gardes. I have come this time to ask you about the circumstances regarding Flora's death."
Hearing the name "Flora," Emilie's expression changed slightly for an instant, but she quickly composed herself and returned to normal. "I was indeed responsible for cleaning Flora's crime scene. I have already written all relevant information into a report and submitted it to the Maison Ordalie."
"Flora's brother, Federic, is someone close to me. I don't want her to die for no clear reason."
These words caused Emilie to drop her guard.
She looked left and right vigilantly, and after confirming that no one was peeping, she whispered, "Let's talk inside!"
Rei followed Emilie into the house.
The room was not large and was filled with a faint scent of perfume. Various sparkling perfume bottles were placed everywhere.
Rei got straight to the point and asked, "Miss Emilie, could you describe in detail the specific situation at the scene back then?"
A look of recollection appeared on Emilie's face. "When I went there, Flora had already been taken to the funeral parlor. The victim's family didn't even get to see her one last time. The agent from the Marechaussee Phantom just told me to spray some disinfectant and finish the job."
Hearing this, Rei couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed.
Although her testimony could prove that the Marechaussee Phantom acted improperly, it didn't have much value.
Emilie noticed Rei's disappointment. She took a deep breath, and her tone became solemn. "While spraying the disinfectant, I found something."
After speaking, she turned and walked quickly into the inner room.
Moments later, she hurried back holding a transparent evidence bag. "This was found at the scene."
She handed the evidence bag to Rei. Inside lay a button of magnificent design.
Rei took the evidence bag and examined it carefully, discovering that the button was engraved with an eagle-shaped noble crest.
"This is... the crest of the Cappet family?"
He looked up at Emilie, his eyes holding a trace of verification.
Emilie nodded affirmatively. "That's right. The eagle symbolizes power; it is the exclusive emblem of the Cappet family."
Rei thought for a moment, then lifted his eyes to look into Emilie's crystal-clear eyes asking with a serious expression, "Miss Emilie, if you are needed to testify in court, are you willing?"
Contrasting his expectations, Emilie did not hesitate in the slightest and responded firmly, "I am willing."
Rei couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Why? You should know that the Cappet family will absolutely retaliate against you."
Hearing this, Emilie smiled.
"Can't I just run? Besides, I also have this..."
As she spoke, she revealed the Dendro Vision worn at her waist.
Seeing this, Rei said no more. "Then I'll trouble you. I will continue to collect other evidence."
Emilie waved her hand gently. "No need to be polite."
Just as Rei was planning to bid farewell and leave, a thought suddenly moved in his mind, and he said, "Emilie, can you help me blend a perfume? Uh... actually, two perfumes."
Emilie raised an eyebrow, a trace of teasing flashing through her eyes. "Vice Captain Rei, a man shouldn't be two-timing, you know!"
Rei explained helplessly, "One is for a good friend of mine, and the other is for my superior officer."
"Is that so?" Emilie covered her lips and chuckled lightly. "Who knows? Maybe they will both become your girlfriends."