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Xu Shuo was now also a suspect, so although he appeared to be very sympathetic to the girl who had suffered torture, he refrained from any overly impulsive actions.

He asked doubtfully, "You're saying that the power outage just now was her doing; is she also a member of that organization stealing things?"

Up to this point, everyone in the hotel only knew that secret military documents had been stolen from the military district, but opinions were divergent, and no one knew exactly what had been taken.

After all, if the enemy were to have detailed knowledge of troop deployment, it would be a crisis for the entire Thirteenth District.

Such information not only had to be kept secret, but also tightly concealed; otherwise, even before the enemy struck, chaos would erupt from within.

However, the Capital Commandant remained unhurried and said, "Yes, she is in cahoots with the aide-de-camp, belonging to a certain corps that infiltrated the hotel long ago, preparing for today's handover operation."

Hearing this, the girl in the chair shook her head frantically but appeared too frightened and dumb to retort.

Xu Shuo looked at her with feigned surprise on his face.

But, no, that wasn't right.

While she might indeed have been the one to sabotage the hotel's main power switch, she had absolutely nothing to do with this operation, and even less to do with the Radiant Corps!

The Radiant Corps didn't have members with such poor psychological quality.

Given the Capital Commandant's sensitivity to emotions, it was likely that this female server had exposed some flaw and was thus apprehended on the spot.

It was said that she had even admitted to her actions.

She did seem to be a fanatic ready to die for her cause, but the contrast was too stark, both in her demeanor and actions.

It would be more apt to describe her as an innocent person who truly knew nothing, rather than a fanatic.

Moreover, the aide-de-camp had always known he was not trusted, so if he wanted to acquire the map, he needed to allay those suspicions first.

Xu Shuo wanted to create an opportunity to check on his own contact, the eager-to-depart aide-de-camp also wanted to create an opportunity for action, the collaboration with another party to rapidly ascend the left staircase after the power outage, and the complete lack of surprise at the event...

Could this hotel server have been used?

Xu Shuo's thoughts raced, then he expressed his doubt, "However, I feel like she doesn't seem to know anything at all; could she be a pawn deliberately set by the enemy to misdirect us?"

"What, you're planning to absolve her of suspicion?" the Capital Commandant asked with a cold smirk edging his mouth, "Because you actually know each other?"

"..." Xu Shuo.

In fact, the Capital Commandant's way of thinking was completely reasonable, sometimes even hitting upon the truth; every word and deed might be an attempt to probe your response—it's just that the way he expressed it suggested his mind was somewhat eccentric.

Anyone would be rendered speechless by him.

With resignation, Xu Shuo said, "If we are to investigate the truth, naturally we must consider all doubts, and it's not unreasonable for you to think this way."

The Capital Commandant harrumphed in a disdainful tone.

"However, if she really is from the same organization as the aide-de-camp, forgive my bluntness, her performance is poor, not at all like a well-trained spy," he continued.

"Doctor Kong seems quite familiar with the work of spies?" the Capital Commandant said in a faint voice.

"I think that, in these chaotic times, even a normal person should have some understanding of spies, right?" Xu Shuo turned to look him in the eye: "Regardless, a person who is rash and cowardly is clearly unfit for such work."

"That's why I think Doctor Kong would be quite suitable," the Capital Commandant also firmly fixed his gaze on him.

"So..."

Facing this man's obstinacy, Xu Shuo calmly steered the conversation back: "That's why I don't think this girl is on the same side as the aide-de-camp. She genuinely knows nothing and interrogating her further will be fruitless."

Hearing this, the girl, trembling with fear, showed a trace of gratitude towards him.

However, as the Capital Commandant scrutinized them, he remained noncommittal, "For a spy, outstanding acting is one of their basic skills."

"But compared to the inefficiency of torture for information," Xu Shuo rubbed his chin, "I still think it's better to first identify all the suspects. If we keep delaying, we might miss some clues."

"Your eagerness to search the lobby, is it because there's something there that will clear your name?" The Capital Commandant's gaze was piercing.

"...So we're not going anymore?"

This was indeed a moment of speechlessness.

...

But no matter how speechless, one still had to strive to clear oneself of suspicion.

In fact, the loss of the military deployment map should be an even more critical issue as it concerns the security defenses of the entire Thirteenth District.

Yet, up to now, the Capital Commandant was in no hurry to reorganize the military district; instead, he remained in the hotel, seemingly determined to root out that spy!

This kind of perseverance could match that of gamers on a mission.

Therefore, Xu Shuo once suspected the Capital Commandant was one of the players, and the mission was probably related to identifying the spy.

However, after a brief interaction, Xu Shuo felt that he might just be simply obsessive.

Patient No. 13 from The Fifth Hospital was obsessed with being stuck in a time loop, playing a deadly game of cat and mouse with Doctor Chen Chu, their sense of satisfaction incomparable to that of normal people.

But as long as they can be utilized, they are all useful individuals.

The Capital Commandant didn't avoid others when he was speaking with the messenger soldier earlier, and this was very likely to contain an intentional element.

The defense of the hotel's backyard would be relaxed at ten o'clock tonight.

This was a trap laid out in the open.

Announcing the precise time and location was perhaps to give himself time to prepare, or to allow the spy who received this message to make some preparations.

And now, with an hour to ten o'clock, the Capital Commandant must have made a deal with someone needing to enter the hotel.

Either to relay a message or deliver something.

Even this matter could be related to why the Capital Commandant suddenly took a hard stance, ignoring the pressures from Parliament and the Great General, forcibly detaining these notables and even resorting to torture.

And for the other party he's cooperating with, Xu Shuo had a suspect in mind.

Xu Shuo arrived at the hotel lobby, surveying the chaotic scene and the disordered crowd, carefully observing each person.

Those guests who were already in their rooms weren't allowed out, so everyone gathered in the hotel lobby were those who were here before the power outage.

Because at that time, the military had tightly secured both the front entrance and the backyard, so no one could escape in the confusion.

Xu Shuo saw the male waiter who, as usual, was standing in front of the kitchen awaiting service instructions – when the waiter saw him, he almost lost control of his facial expression.

Luckily, due to the Capital Commandant's terrifying presence nearby, he dared not let his expression crack.

Xu Shuo glanced at him, his brows furrowing slightly before he shifted his gaze, continuing to scrutinize the others in the hall.

As the two descended the right staircase, the Capital Commandant also glanced over there and saw the male waiter's fearful, shrinking demeanor.

Truthfully, most of the ordinary people and celebrities without much backing in the hotel reacted similarly upon seeing him.

It seemed like there was nothing unusual.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

But why did he feel that something was amiss?