Chapter 672: Chapter 437: Investigation Task Ends_2

“Some high-ranking officials seem easy to get along with, but in fact, they constantly extort their juniors. I won’t say who to avoid being sensed and retaliated against…”

Chen Lun muttered to himself.

“As a gesture of reciprocity, I also have a gift for you, Jack.”

Queen Caplan took out a flower the size of a fingertip, which was dull and deep in color, exhibiting a grayish-black luster, with seven petals.

“This is the ‘Dark Flower’ that blooms by the ‘Dark River’; it can enhance your resistance to the mysterious. Although it’s not a precious item, they are scarce and quite rare.”

Chen Lun composed himself and respectfully accepted the black flower.

He removed his hat, placing it against his chest, and gave a gentleman’s bow.

“Thank you for your gift, Your Majesty.”

The queen waved her hand, then indicated that she still had some mundane matters to deal with.

Understanding the cue, Chen Lun excused himself; before leaving, he used “Five Senses Perception,” sensing without turning back that Queen Caplan was indulging in those candies.

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After briefly interacting with Lady Orianna, Chen Lun returned to the present world.

He first took out the “Dark Flower” that Queen Caplan had given him.

[Supernatural Item – Dark Flower (one-time consumable)]

Item Description: A flower that blooms by the Dark River in the Land of Matthaios, containing a slight power of Flesh and Black Sun. Consuming it greatly enhances Mysterious Resistance.

The panel did not indicate whether it could be used as a material for concoctions or forging, and Chen Lun had only this one, so he unhesitatingly stuffed it into his mouth.

Immediately, he felt a slight warmth in his body. With the Max Level Passive “Key of Life” and its control over his body, he significantly felt his physical state had improved.

‘Mysterious Resistance is akin to magic resistance attributes in games, now I’m even more resistant to beatings…’

Chen Lun gave a faint smile.

He straightened his black hat, then went to the roadside and hailed a carriage, heading straight for the Judiciary building in the Central District.

An hour later.

In the secluded room on the highest, fifth floor of the Judiciary building.

Chen Lun and seven members of the investigative team were sitting around a table, with Commissioner McCollin in the main seat.

Under the bright light of incandescent lamps, everyone had a stern and grave expression.

“Jack, I’ve already reviewed your report… Although I do not approve of your acting alone, since you have already collected important information, I will not criticize this time,”

McCollin said with a light laugh.

“Thank you for your leniency, Commissioner McCollin.”

Chen Lun bowed his head.

The other members were quite surprised upon hearing the conversation between the two.

They were unaware of the matter, and having been summoned suddenly, each came with their own doubts. They had not expected that Captain Jack would act alone to secure crucial information, which made them somewhat disheartened.

“Jack, please recount the process of your investigation,”

McCollin said, composing himself and addressing Chen Lun.

“Yes…”

Chen Lun nodded his head.

“Initially, Investigative Group One was blocked at the fourth layer of space in the Dark World, where the terrain was almost impassable. Thus, I sought another approach…”

He slowly described his experience.

Of course, he omitted various details like Philip, the Land of Matthaios, and only explained how he reached the end of the Dark World and the scenes he witnessed.

After a moment.

“The black-red celestial body… the lone figure intercepting the swarm of contaminating insects…”

Upon hearing this, McCollin’s expression grew solemn.

The others in the room were somewhat stunned, having no knowledge of the scenes described by Chen Lun and found them quite bizarre.

McCollin suddenly thought of something, his eyebrows tightly furrowed.

After pondering for a moment, he looked up and spoke gravely:

“Jack, do you have definitive evidence? Proof that what you witnessed is a real scene… This matter is crucial, and I need to provide a precise answer to the Prince.”

Chen Lun noticed everyone’s eyes were on him, but he slowly shook his head.

The others looked somewhat disappointed, and the atmosphere grew silent for a few seconds.

“I can share what I saw and heard through Sequence Ability…”

Chen Lun glanced at Commissioner McCollin.

The latter, being a high-ranking Saint with considerable experience, immediately understood his intent.

“That’s one way… but clearly, your ability cannot be used on me, is that right?”

McCollin said.

Chen Lun sighed lightly and nodded.

His original idea was to use “Mental Transmission” to relay the scenes at the end of the Dark World directly into the mind of Commissioner McCollin, and by leveraging his position and authority, it would be enough to convince the Judiciary and the Prince.

But Chen Lun well knew that his willpower was no match for Commissioner McCollin, so this method was impractical.

Realizing Chen Lun’s deep intentions, McCollin thought and then snapped his fingers.

Snap!

A small sphere of light emanated from his hand and hovered in midair.

“Judiciary’s Logistics Group Seven, Psychological Trauma Team, bring the ‘Mind Resonance Device’ to the fifth floor of the headquarters.”

McCollin calmly issued the order.

Shortly thereafter,

The logistics team delivered a crystal ball slightly larger than a fist.

Pointing to the object on the table, McCollin explained:

“This is a supernatural item used to detect the mental state of injured members, crafted from the supernatural workshop of the Shelter. You might be able to use it as a medium to present the scenes from the end of the Dark World.”

Chen Lun was surprised to know such a device existed; he nodded at the commissioner.

He then focused on the crystal ball and performed “Mental Transmission.”