[Comprehensive] 100 ways to fight criminals
Chapter 41 Choice and Hope
he is--
Song Yiqiao hesitated for a moment, feeling more uneasy in his heart.She couldn't figure out the man's situation, but at the moment she didn't allow herself to think too much, so she could only go up the stairs.
The door on the second floor was wide open, and the man stood by the window with gentle eyes.
"haven't seen you for a long time."
"……Who are you?"
"What a disappointment."
He took a few steps forward, obviously with a gentle and harmless appearance, but Song Yiqiao's hairs stood on end.
"Professor Song, after all these years, you are still the same as before, but you forgot about me."
Song Yiqiao's eyes suddenly widened.
She remembered!Such a gentle but aggressive tone, familiar outline and address——
Hannibal Lecter!
Pretending to be ignorant in front of Hannibal was completely futile. The other party could easily see through all her psychological activities. Compared with the two, she was calmer and asked Hannibal's purpose directly.
"Why did you come here? I mean, why are you targeting me?" Song Yiqiao stared at him closely, "If it's about my whereabouts, we can solve it alone without involving others. Mr. Lecter, I know you wouldn't do something like that."
For Hannibal, who strives for perfection in everything, how can he act like a rough criminal?
Hannibal smiled slightly, his brown eyes met Song Yiqiao's, and suddenly reminded her of their meeting not long ago in another time and space. At that time, Hannibal was young, handsome, quiet and thin, but now he has become a step-by-step man. A middle-aged man became Song Yiqiao's most feared existence.
There are fine wrinkles around his eyes, and his body is not as strong as when he was young, but he is more mature and emotionless than decades ago.
Song Yiqiao had no chance of winning against him.
What's more, she is using a real body now, and once she dies, it's over forever.
What Hannibal was thinking, she had no idea.If the other party treats her as a big meal that has not yet been eaten, I'm afraid... today's day will be more or less ominous.
He sat on the chair, clasped his hands, and signaled Song Yiqiao to sit down first.Song Yi-joo didn't understand what he was going to do and had to sit in another chair.
"You are afraid."
"..."
"Have you lost some kind of power that can control the overall situation?" Hannibal looked at her expression, and said sharply, "You are nervous, at a loss, and you have completely lost that confident look... as I said In other words, the beast that was lurking inside has come out of its cage, and it has had a huge negative impact on your emotions."
"You're trying to figure out my mind again." She frowned.
Hannibal shook his head regretfully: "I don't need to speculate on these, it's clearly written on your face."
Song Yiqiao was silent.
"Then let's think about it, what has affected you so much? Someone touched your shadow, and the trauma of childhood is difficult to heal, causing you to make extremely irrational actions. These are too difficult for you to get rid of, so , self-evasion becomes the final choice..."
"It's not like this!"
She stood up abruptly, with a very bad expression on her face: "I didn't escape, I've been looking for a solution for so long! You don't know anything!"
"The mentality of exempting responsibility can't solve the problem. You know it better than anyone else." Hannibal walked in front of her, and a dangerous light flashed in his brown eyes. "We really walked on the same road, Professor Song."
……Again.
The cold and emotionless gaze that was oppressed at the beginning, like being stared at by a poisonous spider, reappeared.However, after the passage of time, Hannibal obviously hid it better, but Song Yiqiao's keen intuition still made Goosebumps stand up all over Song Yiqiao's body, and his back felt chills.
Her body was stiff, and she watched as a well-maintained hand stretched out, and the fingertips touched her forehead lightly.
Icy.
But with a burning heart.
Hannibal was very close to her, almost facing each other, their eyes met, and Song Yiqiao could almost see his frightened face in the brown pupils.He lowered his head slightly, and said calmly: "You once said you would cut my throat, but now you don't even have the courage to refute."
Song Yiqiao was shrouded in a haze of fear and pain, almost suffocating.
"No...that's not the case..."
She bit her lip for a while, and said in a hoarse voice: "I also tried to escape, and it turned out that this was a very stupid decision, which made me not like my original self... Indecisive, conceited, and irritable, I made a decision because of this." So many bad decisions...I can't go wrong any more."
Hannibal stared at her silently, without saying a word.
"...I have to pay the price for my words. This does not mean that I have lost my old vigor. You have to understand that there is arrogance hidden on the surface of youthful vigor. I value my abilities too much. The shadows are too important." Speaking of this, Song Yiqiao breathed a sigh of relief, and his face softened, "But this is a necessary process, isn't it? Maybe I acted stupidly before, the only thing I am grateful for is that, Everything is still in time.”
Yes, everything is still in time.
She would like to thank everything absurd for completely waking up the hypocritical dreams that she had compiled for so many years, otherwise the subconscious deception would continue forever.Although the slap was painful, it made her completely awake.
-Welcome to the real world, it sucks as hell, but you'll love it.
A big dream, it's time to wake up.
Song Yiqiao showed a sincere smile: "Someone once said to me: 'People either never dream, or dream interestingly; people must also learn to wake up: either never wake up, or wake up interestingly.' What do you think?"
Hannibal was carrying the light behind his back, his eyes were dim and dim. Hearing this, he slowly raised an arc and put his hands down.
"You look much more awake, Song Yiqiao."
"Thank you for the compliment."
She looked back at each other without fear.
There was a sudden clap of applause in the room, and the tap-tap footsteps were getting closer.
"Doctor Lecter, I think there should be some differences between us. But I have to say, your words are really inspiring, and even I am a little excited."
Song Yiqiao was startled when he heard the familiar voice, and subconsciously turned around: "It's you!"
Caroline, who disappeared into the fire, walked in slowly. She seemed to be different in some places. No, it should be said that her originally soft eyes were sharp and piercing, and there was a terrifying gloom.
"Merry Christmas."
She tilted her head, her long hair pouring down her shoulders, she covered her mouth and laughed suddenly: "Sorry, it's my fault, it seems to be past twelve o'clock."
"..."
Song Yiqiao had long suspected that there was something wrong with her, but she never expected that she would get together with Hannibal.
She connected the things that happened during this period together, her heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly realized.
"You lived with me premeditatedly, didn't you? The kitchen knife you picked up on purpose, the arsonist showing up, asking for my help, withholding information to get me into trouble...all of it, Caroline, You set the game by yourself."
Song Yiqiao walked towards Caroline, with a solemn expression: "And that Jules the magician, he is with you, right?"
"Your stupid head has finally come to its senses," Caroline sneered.
"Why are you targeting me?"
In this way, she didn't understand even more.The two have never met before, why Caroline is obsessed with arranging for her, and so many people are implicated, if there is a deep hatred, she will understand, but——
"I am your past, Song Yiqiao."
"past?"
Caroline had no scruples about Hannibal's presence at all. It can be said that she said almost unscrupulously: "I used to own the system in your body for a while. I was the previous host."
Song Yiqiao was caught off guard by her shocking news and froze in place in shock.
"You...you..."
"He already knows everything. Don't worry, the system treats the matter between us with connivance. As long as it's not too much, it won't pay attention."
She opened her mouth and asked with difficulty: "Then why do you..."
there is none left?
Caroline saw what she was going to ask, and gave a cold snort of disdain.
"I used to face the same dilemma as you, but I am much smarter than you. It is the most correct choice to be wise and protect yourself. This is also the principle I have always followed. But the system doesn't think so. In a murder case, I In order to avoid being implicated, I chose to ignore it. The ridiculous system therefore judged that my crime value was greater than my moral value, and the system automatically broke away."
Evil value?Moral value?
"The system didn't mention it."
"This is also the most annoying part of it. I would never have made a mistake if I knew it earlier. It's a pity that it's too late."
"Why are you telling me, aren't you helping me?"
Caroline said with a half-smile: "My good girl, you are so naive. My current identity is an extrajudicial sanctioner, and I am no longer in the same class as you."
Song Yiqiao put his arms around his shoulders and said coldly: "How many truths have you said, Caroline? If you weren't in the same class, you wouldn't embarrass me at all. As you said, the system is 'punishing' you, so why not?" Takes you out of the rules of the game. You can't get away with it."
"..."
Caroline narrowed her eyes: "My partner, you are getting less and less fun."
"It's a good thing, you have to accept the reality, not everyone can be fooled a second time like a fool. Also," her eyes froze into ice, "you'd better not use such an intimate word like partner, after all We're not a class anymore."
Certainly not in the same class.
If the truth is what Caroline said, then her status as a punished person will naturally not be higher than that of Song Yiqiao.But what is her purpose?Jealous of the later host, or have other plans?
In any case, the other side clearly understands the system, which is the worst truth.
"I understand. The reason why I have been letting my guard down before is because I am used to the system's prompt sound, and instead lose my vigilance to the people around me. In a way, you know better than me, so you use a special The method successfully circumvented the system's prompt sound, thereby achieving the purpose of stimulating me. ... No, my speculation is incomplete, and it may be possible for you to reach some kind of agreement with the system."
"It's really unpleasant to watch an all-knowing and omnipotent appearance."
Caroline said mockingly: "You are too relaxed, Song Yiqiao, you know that not everyone is lucky enough to have some magical abilities. Look at you now, huh? A potential murderer, a psychopath , an anti-social existence that causes potential harm to society-this world cannot tolerate you, you will only suffer more and more, and finally step into my footsteps."
"You're screwed."
"It's a pity, but my thoughts are completely different from yours." Song Yiqiao was not provoked by her, but laughed, "Caroline, you are you, I will not make the same choice as you, and of course I will not step into Your footsteps."
"You are so confident."
“Self-affirmation of competence is also required occasionally.”
"..."
The tit-for-tat language between the two made Caroline extremely unhappy. She suddenly changed the subject and asked, "You remember the magician Jules, which proves that you must have lingering fears about that performance."
"I'm just curious how you found these people to help you."
"Human nature is all about weakness, Song Yiqiao, you don't know how to use resources at all. If I still have the system, I dare say that the whole of London will be under my control. It is very simple to use them. It is nothing more than finding some resources. The secret is kept secret, and it is revealed in a subtle way, so that many people will be willing to work for you, and they dare not have half a complaint."
"You threatened them?!"
"No, no, don't say it so harshly, everyone needs to ask for it."
Song Yiqiao's tone became cold: "No wonder the system judged your crime value as too high."
"Who doesn't have some nasty things, I'm helping them, Miss Virgin Mary, don't think too well of yourself, I have seen through your little thoughts a long time ago."
"I never thought I was such a noble person. It's the most ridiculous thing to smear ugly things with high-sounding hypocrisy like you."
"...Don't try to annoy me again, Song Yiqiao."
"Annoyed? I'm just telling the truth."
The atmosphere dropped to freezing point for a moment.
"I'm afraid you forgot one thing. The famous detective Mr. Holmes is still in my hands. Provocation is not a good choice."
Facing Caroline's threat, Song Yiqiao secretly clenched his fists, and on the surface he was calm: "I'm curious, what's the benefit of you using these people to tease me? Humiliation? Seeing me angry Panting all over London, that should be enough."
"The truth is they don't matter."
Caroline showed a playful smile, and her whole body was full of malice: "You denied my choice, so what about yours? Save him, or not?"
"What do you mean?"
"Let's put it this way." She glanced at the time and shrugged, "In less than half an hour, the big detective will be suffocated to death in the room. If you want to save him, then promise to the system Willing to hand it over to me. This deal is fair! So, what are you going to do?"
The sound of the system sounded instantly.
[Hi, someone initiated a handover request, do you agree? 】
"..."
Song Yiqiao suddenly understood that what she had said was actually laying the groundwork for the final gamble.If she chooses not to save Sherlock, it is very likely that, like Caroline, the crime value is too high, causing the system to break away; but if she chooses to save Sherlock, she has to choose to give up the system.
Either one would cause a lot of damage.
She pursed her lips tightly and said in a low voice: "Holmes' life is indeed important, but if I lose the ability of the system, I will have a hard time in the future."
"Then what is your choice?" Caroline looked optimistic.
"my choice--"
She purposely showed a disheartened look in order to make Caroline relax her vigilance.
Just kidding, after giving up the system ability, can Caroline let her go?Do you really think she is stupid!The purpose of coercing her first, and then making her make two difficult choices, is no longer necessary.
Song Yiqiao silently said "agree" in his heart.
[Hello, the opponent's crime value is greater than the moral value, does not meet the handover conditions, and the request has been rejected. 】really!
Caroline miscalculated at first.In the eyes of this kind of person, profit comes first, and they think that everyone will do anything for power just like them. In her opinion, a false saint like Song Yiqiao will definitely choose the system instead of human life.
She's pushing Song Yi Jo.
Once she chooses the system, she will face the same ending as Caroline.
At that time, whether it is in the same state of being punished as Caroline, or being deprived of the right to use the system, Caroline seems to have won.And she will "regret for life" because of this, what a deal!
So, if Caroline is angered, maybe there is still a chance to get information from her——
Song Yiqiao was about to say the next thing to stimulate the other party.
At this moment, a mutation occurred.
Hannibal hadn't interrupted the conversation between the two of them, almost making them forget that the most terrible danger was around them.Song Yiqiao shook her head, suddenly felt that her vision was a little blurred, and her hands and feet began to lose control. She recalled the scene of being bitten by a poisonous spider last time, her heart skipped a beat, and the next second she fell heavily on the floor.
"Joe, you shouldn't make the same mistake twice."
Caroline, who was not far away, also fell to the ground, dazed, but she still screamed without giving up: "Doctor Lecter, what about our agreement! You can't do this to me!"
"The so-called agreement is just an excuse for the weak to restrain. I'm sorry, miss, I have never abided by it."
His deep voice echoed in the room. Even though he was old, Hannibal's body was still vigorous. He easily picked up Song Yiqiao's body and placed it on the sofa in the corner, observing her expression.
"How do you feel?"
"You...what are you going to do..."
Well, her stupid self-righteousness had struck again.With Hannibal's performance, he thought he would stay out of the way, but who would have expected that he was actually the hunter lurking in the dark, giving them a heavy blow.
Song Yiqiao thought with some self-mockery, no matter how powerful the system is, no matter how many people Caroline manipulates and how powerful she is, she can't compare to an aging psychiatrist.
What a ridiculous thing.
"In fact, I have missed you for so many years, but unfortunately, you have forgotten all about it."
In her distorted gaze, Hannibal's voice was flickering, and a figure walked in front of him, not knowing what to do.
"I admire your character, Joe, it makes you look charming."
Being missed by an ogre is not good news.
Song Yiqiao thought in a daze.
There was a rattling sound next to her ears, she couldn't hear it clearly, but within a few minutes, an indescribable fragrance wafted from her nose.It was as if something had been fried on an iron plate, and the meat was so tender that it almost made her salivate with hunger.But followed by an inexplicable nausea, something was stirring in his stomach, and Song Yiqiao groaned uncomfortably.
Gradually, her eyes seemed not so blurred, and she looked at the origin of the fragrance with a little dizziness. In an instant, the gastric juice was churning crazily, almost causing Song Yiqiao to spit it out.
he!
He was eating Caroline!
I don't know how much Hannibal is hiding here. He arranged the tableware, adjusted the lighting, and even had time to leisurely decorate the "dining table", inserting a bunch of fresh lilies in a vase and placing them at the best angle.
The tempting aroma exudes from the grilling of the frying pan, which is refreshing in the drowsy late night.
Caroline's face was pale, her eyes were closed tightly, and the place where the sharp blade cut was bloody, she couldn't bear to look any more.
"It's almost time." Hannibal looked at his watch as if talking to himself, his movements were gentle and graceful, "Please forgive me for such a simple dinner."
"I won't eat human flesh, Dr. Lecter."
"You should learn to try something new."
"Maybe, but definitely not cannibalism."
Hannibal smiled and turned his head, with a calm look: "You can leave here."
Song Yiqiao froze for a moment.
"The private detective you want to save may not live for too long. It's still too late to rush over now."
"you……"
"This is an apology for treating a lovely lady rashly, and I am sincerely sorry." His slow voice continued, "Of course, in order to thank this lady named Caroline for allowing me to meet you again, I also want to thank you. She had prepared a present, but unfortunately she seemed reluctant to express her feelings."
Before he knew it, Song Yiqiao found that he could move, although his head was still a little dizzy.
She walked up to Hannibal step by step and whispered, "Why are you doing this?"
Make some sort of "agreement" with Caroline, only to have a sudden change of heart in the end.
"If she hadn't sent an email to a library in Italy, I'm afraid I would have missed your existence, shocking truth, wouldn't I."
"..."
She bit her lip: "Thank you for your help."
Hannibal laughed, and his brown eyes flashed with joy: "No, I didn't help you. The choice was made by you. My dear Joe, you are so innocent and cute."
Song Yiqiao no longer entangled with him on this topic.
"I am leaving, bye."
If you guessed right, after this farewell, they should never meet again.
"Song Yiqiao."
"Ok?"
She turned her head in surprise, but met a pair of warm and calm eyes in the dim light.
The man's hair was combed as smooth as an otter, and there was not even a single loose hair.Over the years, his outline is still as deep and handsome as when he was young. Even though he is no longer young, the traces left by the years on his face make him look more elegant and charming.
He is like a beast lurking in the dark, but he has learned to hide his sharp claws, and behind his gentle face is a cold heart.
...No, maybe it is not as cold and ruthless as imagined.
"nice to meet you."
Hannibal showed a slight smile, which reminded Song Yiqiao that when they first met, the young Hannibal stood outside the door with a calm face, looking at her with a gentle smile, and his voice was so low soft.
"Have a nice evening," he said.
Song Yiqiao's heart twitched, and an inexplicable sadness brewed in his heart, which turned into a deep, bottomless mist, and soon disappeared without a trace.
She raised the corners of her lips and stared into Hannibal's eyes: "You too."
Then he turned around and left quickly.
Hannibal checked his watch again.
According to his reckoning, the police were coming soon.What's more, his flight left early this morning, so there wasn't much time left, but enough.
He stood by the window, watching Song Yiqiao's back disappearing in the night, until he could no longer see where he looked.
……
According to Hannibal's instructions, Song Yiqiao ran quickly in the vast darkness.In the middle of the night, the snow had stopped, only a few sporadic snowflakes flew, and the ground was covered with a thin layer of snow, which soon melted half.
It was so ridiculous that the rivalry between her and Caroline, with so many people involved, ended in a farce.
I'm afraid that even if Caroline wanted to break her head, it would be difficult for her to die so unjustly.
Is she really her past?
No.
Caroline is a wrong example that should not be committed, and it also sounded the alarm for Song Yiqiao.With great power comes great responsibility, and getting emotional will only make everything worse.
Most importantly, Song Yi Jo will never turn into another "Caroline".
She believes in it.
While Song Yiqiao was running, she raised her head slightly, and in the dark night, she seemed to see her mother's face smiling at her.
— have you come out yet?
She laughed, full of hope for new life, her dark eyes regained their brilliance, as if she was looking at the world for the first time, she was radiant, and she took off the heavy shackles.
—I'm coming out, mother.
Although she will still be sad in her heart, she has to learn to let go.It's not about getting rid of it completely, but about facing it all rationally, no longer escaping, and no longer trying to forcibly flatten the folds that have been burned in the heart.
Caroline's way was terrible, but she pointed out the truth she had been covering up: I can't repeat the same mistakes and let myself fall into the pain of the past.
Caroline couldn't see what she wanted, and she was obsessed with the second torture. She was a poor person, and she couldn't see what she wanted before she died.
This also gave Song Yiqiao a warning.
If she is too obsessed with cracking her demons, Caroline will surely become her in the future.
[Hidden mission accomplished!Hello, in view of your perfect performance in this task, the system will reward you with five points and unlock special skills for you.This skill can only be used after making sure that it is properly prepared! ] The sudden surprise made Song Yiqiao almost cheer.
[The points are temporarily reserved, what are the skills? 】
Could it be that the invincibility mode is turned on, or is it possible to earn a lot of points?
[Hello, this skill is the most appropriate match selected according to your current situation. "National attack" is a magical ability, you can freely control the level and classification, and it is easier to induce criminals to attack. Of course, you will gain more points for it. Please use it carefully at the beginning to avoid unnecessary trouble. ] Song Yiqiao almost fell to the ground.
She remembered that when she watched her cousin play "Grand Theft Auto", she held a piece of paper and muttered something, and when she looked carefully, it turned out that it was full of cheating passwords.Song Yiqiao thoughtlessly chose an option, and as a result, the residents all over the city were armed with knives, guns and rocket launchers, chasing his cousin to flee everywhere.
At that time, she didn't understand the significance of this cheating device at all.
But now, Song Yiqiao suddenly came to his senses while being puzzled.Once her ability is sufficient, she will activate the "National Attack" skill, and then she will gain a lot of points and money!
She can control the type and only open it to low-level dangerous elements such as thieves. In this way, the danger is minimized...
Now Song Yiqiao was completely excited.
It's not just a cheat, it's a super benefit of the system!
...but there are more important things to do right now.Song Yiqiao put aside the system's rewards and continued running towards the destination.
Sherlock's life and death are still uncertain at this time, she can't take the enemy too lightly, even if the opponent is dead.
When she arrived at the place where she was, she found that Watson was also there.
"Joe!"
Watson was a little surprised, but he quickly explained the situation: "Sherlock left me a message. I found this place all the way, but I couldn't get in! I left a message for Mycroft, they should be here soon!"
As expected, he was a tacit partner with Sherlock for many years. He was able to quickly trace the clues left behind here, and understand the traces left by Sherlock. Only Watson can do it.
While speaking, several police cars drove over.
After getting out of the car, Mycroft quickly walked up to him with an umbrella, frowning: "The situation is more troublesome than I imagined."
"Can I use a bomb?"
"No."
"It's you! How did you escape!"
Anderson stared suspiciously at Song Yiqiao, who smiled and said, "I'm sorry, I'm not in a good mood, so I came out to get some fresh air. Officer Anderson, do you want to argue with a mental patient?"
"..."
"Mr. Holmes, he..."
McCoff interrupted Watson's questioning, and solemnly took out his mobile phone: "I need the military to come over."
Time is running out.
Seeing them coming, Song Yiqiao didn't dare to use his strength rashly, but judging from the current situation, if he delays for a while, the consequences——
"Let me do it."
Mycroft paused, and the others were also stunned.
Song Yiqiao stared closely at his eyes, and said in a low voice: "Mr. Holmes, I only have one request, please protect my most basic rights."
Mycroft was only silent for a second before agreeing to her request.
He has always been a smooth person, such vague words are the most troublesome, according to the principles of the past, it is impossible to agree.But now it is his only younger brother who is locked inside, and he has to consider the consequences in a limited situation.
Once there is a mistake, he can't bear it at all.
"it is good."
In the sight of a group of people, Song Yiqiao took a step back.
[System, if I want to break the wall, how much strength is missing? 】【Hello, three points are enough. 】【Add three points of strength. 】
Then, without waiting for the system's notification sound, she rushed to the very middle of the wall.Neil once inadvertently mentioned that a wall has five weak points, the four corners and the very middle. If you keep hitting it with great force, it will definitely break the wall.
Maybe she can...
"What is she going to do? Break through walls?"
Anderson watched Song Yiqiao rushing over aggressively with a look of horror.
"boom!"
Everyone: "..."
Just like that... the wall that bullets can't penetrate... broke through...
"My God, what the hell is she!"
In a way, Anderson spoke for everyone present.
Sherlock, who was imprisoned inside, was pale, and the blood on his chest was congealed into clots, making him even more shocking.He coughed twice, raised his head, and met Song Yiqiao's gaze.
"Good evening, I hope I'm not too late."
There was a warm smile on her clear face.
……
At the same moment, in a certain room.
"My lord, she is dead."
A long, dead silence brewed in the room.
"Ah."
The hazy moonlight came in, and various photos of a woman could be vaguely seen on the wall, at a banquet, on the street, in an orphanage...
Whether it's a smile or a sad expression, the expressions are so vivid, and the shimmering brilliance is extremely moving.
It was Song Yiqiao!
Song Yiqiao hesitated for a moment, feeling more uneasy in his heart.She couldn't figure out the man's situation, but at the moment she didn't allow herself to think too much, so she could only go up the stairs.
The door on the second floor was wide open, and the man stood by the window with gentle eyes.
"haven't seen you for a long time."
"……Who are you?"
"What a disappointment."
He took a few steps forward, obviously with a gentle and harmless appearance, but Song Yiqiao's hairs stood on end.
"Professor Song, after all these years, you are still the same as before, but you forgot about me."
Song Yiqiao's eyes suddenly widened.
She remembered!Such a gentle but aggressive tone, familiar outline and address——
Hannibal Lecter!
Pretending to be ignorant in front of Hannibal was completely futile. The other party could easily see through all her psychological activities. Compared with the two, she was calmer and asked Hannibal's purpose directly.
"Why did you come here? I mean, why are you targeting me?" Song Yiqiao stared at him closely, "If it's about my whereabouts, we can solve it alone without involving others. Mr. Lecter, I know you wouldn't do something like that."
For Hannibal, who strives for perfection in everything, how can he act like a rough criminal?
Hannibal smiled slightly, his brown eyes met Song Yiqiao's, and suddenly reminded her of their meeting not long ago in another time and space. At that time, Hannibal was young, handsome, quiet and thin, but now he has become a step-by-step man. A middle-aged man became Song Yiqiao's most feared existence.
There are fine wrinkles around his eyes, and his body is not as strong as when he was young, but he is more mature and emotionless than decades ago.
Song Yiqiao had no chance of winning against him.
What's more, she is using a real body now, and once she dies, it's over forever.
What Hannibal was thinking, she had no idea.If the other party treats her as a big meal that has not yet been eaten, I'm afraid... today's day will be more or less ominous.
He sat on the chair, clasped his hands, and signaled Song Yiqiao to sit down first.Song Yi-joo didn't understand what he was going to do and had to sit in another chair.
"You are afraid."
"..."
"Have you lost some kind of power that can control the overall situation?" Hannibal looked at her expression, and said sharply, "You are nervous, at a loss, and you have completely lost that confident look... as I said In other words, the beast that was lurking inside has come out of its cage, and it has had a huge negative impact on your emotions."
"You're trying to figure out my mind again." She frowned.
Hannibal shook his head regretfully: "I don't need to speculate on these, it's clearly written on your face."
Song Yiqiao was silent.
"Then let's think about it, what has affected you so much? Someone touched your shadow, and the trauma of childhood is difficult to heal, causing you to make extremely irrational actions. These are too difficult for you to get rid of, so , self-evasion becomes the final choice..."
"It's not like this!"
She stood up abruptly, with a very bad expression on her face: "I didn't escape, I've been looking for a solution for so long! You don't know anything!"
"The mentality of exempting responsibility can't solve the problem. You know it better than anyone else." Hannibal walked in front of her, and a dangerous light flashed in his brown eyes. "We really walked on the same road, Professor Song."
……Again.
The cold and emotionless gaze that was oppressed at the beginning, like being stared at by a poisonous spider, reappeared.However, after the passage of time, Hannibal obviously hid it better, but Song Yiqiao's keen intuition still made Goosebumps stand up all over Song Yiqiao's body, and his back felt chills.
Her body was stiff, and she watched as a well-maintained hand stretched out, and the fingertips touched her forehead lightly.
Icy.
But with a burning heart.
Hannibal was very close to her, almost facing each other, their eyes met, and Song Yiqiao could almost see his frightened face in the brown pupils.He lowered his head slightly, and said calmly: "You once said you would cut my throat, but now you don't even have the courage to refute."
Song Yiqiao was shrouded in a haze of fear and pain, almost suffocating.
"No...that's not the case..."
She bit her lip for a while, and said in a hoarse voice: "I also tried to escape, and it turned out that this was a very stupid decision, which made me not like my original self... Indecisive, conceited, and irritable, I made a decision because of this." So many bad decisions...I can't go wrong any more."
Hannibal stared at her silently, without saying a word.
"...I have to pay the price for my words. This does not mean that I have lost my old vigor. You have to understand that there is arrogance hidden on the surface of youthful vigor. I value my abilities too much. The shadows are too important." Speaking of this, Song Yiqiao breathed a sigh of relief, and his face softened, "But this is a necessary process, isn't it? Maybe I acted stupidly before, the only thing I am grateful for is that, Everything is still in time.”
Yes, everything is still in time.
She would like to thank everything absurd for completely waking up the hypocritical dreams that she had compiled for so many years, otherwise the subconscious deception would continue forever.Although the slap was painful, it made her completely awake.
-Welcome to the real world, it sucks as hell, but you'll love it.
A big dream, it's time to wake up.
Song Yiqiao showed a sincere smile: "Someone once said to me: 'People either never dream, or dream interestingly; people must also learn to wake up: either never wake up, or wake up interestingly.' What do you think?"
Hannibal was carrying the light behind his back, his eyes were dim and dim. Hearing this, he slowly raised an arc and put his hands down.
"You look much more awake, Song Yiqiao."
"Thank you for the compliment."
She looked back at each other without fear.
There was a sudden clap of applause in the room, and the tap-tap footsteps were getting closer.
"Doctor Lecter, I think there should be some differences between us. But I have to say, your words are really inspiring, and even I am a little excited."
Song Yiqiao was startled when he heard the familiar voice, and subconsciously turned around: "It's you!"
Caroline, who disappeared into the fire, walked in slowly. She seemed to be different in some places. No, it should be said that her originally soft eyes were sharp and piercing, and there was a terrifying gloom.
"Merry Christmas."
She tilted her head, her long hair pouring down her shoulders, she covered her mouth and laughed suddenly: "Sorry, it's my fault, it seems to be past twelve o'clock."
"..."
Song Yiqiao had long suspected that there was something wrong with her, but she never expected that she would get together with Hannibal.
She connected the things that happened during this period together, her heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly realized.
"You lived with me premeditatedly, didn't you? The kitchen knife you picked up on purpose, the arsonist showing up, asking for my help, withholding information to get me into trouble...all of it, Caroline, You set the game by yourself."
Song Yiqiao walked towards Caroline, with a solemn expression: "And that Jules the magician, he is with you, right?"
"Your stupid head has finally come to its senses," Caroline sneered.
"Why are you targeting me?"
In this way, she didn't understand even more.The two have never met before, why Caroline is obsessed with arranging for her, and so many people are implicated, if there is a deep hatred, she will understand, but——
"I am your past, Song Yiqiao."
"past?"
Caroline had no scruples about Hannibal's presence at all. It can be said that she said almost unscrupulously: "I used to own the system in your body for a while. I was the previous host."
Song Yiqiao was caught off guard by her shocking news and froze in place in shock.
"You...you..."
"He already knows everything. Don't worry, the system treats the matter between us with connivance. As long as it's not too much, it won't pay attention."
She opened her mouth and asked with difficulty: "Then why do you..."
there is none left?
Caroline saw what she was going to ask, and gave a cold snort of disdain.
"I used to face the same dilemma as you, but I am much smarter than you. It is the most correct choice to be wise and protect yourself. This is also the principle I have always followed. But the system doesn't think so. In a murder case, I In order to avoid being implicated, I chose to ignore it. The ridiculous system therefore judged that my crime value was greater than my moral value, and the system automatically broke away."
Evil value?Moral value?
"The system didn't mention it."
"This is also the most annoying part of it. I would never have made a mistake if I knew it earlier. It's a pity that it's too late."
"Why are you telling me, aren't you helping me?"
Caroline said with a half-smile: "My good girl, you are so naive. My current identity is an extrajudicial sanctioner, and I am no longer in the same class as you."
Song Yiqiao put his arms around his shoulders and said coldly: "How many truths have you said, Caroline? If you weren't in the same class, you wouldn't embarrass me at all. As you said, the system is 'punishing' you, so why not?" Takes you out of the rules of the game. You can't get away with it."
"..."
Caroline narrowed her eyes: "My partner, you are getting less and less fun."
"It's a good thing, you have to accept the reality, not everyone can be fooled a second time like a fool. Also," her eyes froze into ice, "you'd better not use such an intimate word like partner, after all We're not a class anymore."
Certainly not in the same class.
If the truth is what Caroline said, then her status as a punished person will naturally not be higher than that of Song Yiqiao.But what is her purpose?Jealous of the later host, or have other plans?
In any case, the other side clearly understands the system, which is the worst truth.
"I understand. The reason why I have been letting my guard down before is because I am used to the system's prompt sound, and instead lose my vigilance to the people around me. In a way, you know better than me, so you use a special The method successfully circumvented the system's prompt sound, thereby achieving the purpose of stimulating me. ... No, my speculation is incomplete, and it may be possible for you to reach some kind of agreement with the system."
"It's really unpleasant to watch an all-knowing and omnipotent appearance."
Caroline said mockingly: "You are too relaxed, Song Yiqiao, you know that not everyone is lucky enough to have some magical abilities. Look at you now, huh? A potential murderer, a psychopath , an anti-social existence that causes potential harm to society-this world cannot tolerate you, you will only suffer more and more, and finally step into my footsteps."
"You're screwed."
"It's a pity, but my thoughts are completely different from yours." Song Yiqiao was not provoked by her, but laughed, "Caroline, you are you, I will not make the same choice as you, and of course I will not step into Your footsteps."
"You are so confident."
“Self-affirmation of competence is also required occasionally.”
"..."
The tit-for-tat language between the two made Caroline extremely unhappy. She suddenly changed the subject and asked, "You remember the magician Jules, which proves that you must have lingering fears about that performance."
"I'm just curious how you found these people to help you."
"Human nature is all about weakness, Song Yiqiao, you don't know how to use resources at all. If I still have the system, I dare say that the whole of London will be under my control. It is very simple to use them. It is nothing more than finding some resources. The secret is kept secret, and it is revealed in a subtle way, so that many people will be willing to work for you, and they dare not have half a complaint."
"You threatened them?!"
"No, no, don't say it so harshly, everyone needs to ask for it."
Song Yiqiao's tone became cold: "No wonder the system judged your crime value as too high."
"Who doesn't have some nasty things, I'm helping them, Miss Virgin Mary, don't think too well of yourself, I have seen through your little thoughts a long time ago."
"I never thought I was such a noble person. It's the most ridiculous thing to smear ugly things with high-sounding hypocrisy like you."
"...Don't try to annoy me again, Song Yiqiao."
"Annoyed? I'm just telling the truth."
The atmosphere dropped to freezing point for a moment.
"I'm afraid you forgot one thing. The famous detective Mr. Holmes is still in my hands. Provocation is not a good choice."
Facing Caroline's threat, Song Yiqiao secretly clenched his fists, and on the surface he was calm: "I'm curious, what's the benefit of you using these people to tease me? Humiliation? Seeing me angry Panting all over London, that should be enough."
"The truth is they don't matter."
Caroline showed a playful smile, and her whole body was full of malice: "You denied my choice, so what about yours? Save him, or not?"
"What do you mean?"
"Let's put it this way." She glanced at the time and shrugged, "In less than half an hour, the big detective will be suffocated to death in the room. If you want to save him, then promise to the system Willing to hand it over to me. This deal is fair! So, what are you going to do?"
The sound of the system sounded instantly.
[Hi, someone initiated a handover request, do you agree? 】
"..."
Song Yiqiao suddenly understood that what she had said was actually laying the groundwork for the final gamble.If she chooses not to save Sherlock, it is very likely that, like Caroline, the crime value is too high, causing the system to break away; but if she chooses to save Sherlock, she has to choose to give up the system.
Either one would cause a lot of damage.
She pursed her lips tightly and said in a low voice: "Holmes' life is indeed important, but if I lose the ability of the system, I will have a hard time in the future."
"Then what is your choice?" Caroline looked optimistic.
"my choice--"
She purposely showed a disheartened look in order to make Caroline relax her vigilance.
Just kidding, after giving up the system ability, can Caroline let her go?Do you really think she is stupid!The purpose of coercing her first, and then making her make two difficult choices, is no longer necessary.
Song Yiqiao silently said "agree" in his heart.
[Hello, the opponent's crime value is greater than the moral value, does not meet the handover conditions, and the request has been rejected. 】really!
Caroline miscalculated at first.In the eyes of this kind of person, profit comes first, and they think that everyone will do anything for power just like them. In her opinion, a false saint like Song Yiqiao will definitely choose the system instead of human life.
She's pushing Song Yi Jo.
Once she chooses the system, she will face the same ending as Caroline.
At that time, whether it is in the same state of being punished as Caroline, or being deprived of the right to use the system, Caroline seems to have won.And she will "regret for life" because of this, what a deal!
So, if Caroline is angered, maybe there is still a chance to get information from her——
Song Yiqiao was about to say the next thing to stimulate the other party.
At this moment, a mutation occurred.
Hannibal hadn't interrupted the conversation between the two of them, almost making them forget that the most terrible danger was around them.Song Yiqiao shook her head, suddenly felt that her vision was a little blurred, and her hands and feet began to lose control. She recalled the scene of being bitten by a poisonous spider last time, her heart skipped a beat, and the next second she fell heavily on the floor.
"Joe, you shouldn't make the same mistake twice."
Caroline, who was not far away, also fell to the ground, dazed, but she still screamed without giving up: "Doctor Lecter, what about our agreement! You can't do this to me!"
"The so-called agreement is just an excuse for the weak to restrain. I'm sorry, miss, I have never abided by it."
His deep voice echoed in the room. Even though he was old, Hannibal's body was still vigorous. He easily picked up Song Yiqiao's body and placed it on the sofa in the corner, observing her expression.
"How do you feel?"
"You...what are you going to do..."
Well, her stupid self-righteousness had struck again.With Hannibal's performance, he thought he would stay out of the way, but who would have expected that he was actually the hunter lurking in the dark, giving them a heavy blow.
Song Yiqiao thought with some self-mockery, no matter how powerful the system is, no matter how many people Caroline manipulates and how powerful she is, she can't compare to an aging psychiatrist.
What a ridiculous thing.
"In fact, I have missed you for so many years, but unfortunately, you have forgotten all about it."
In her distorted gaze, Hannibal's voice was flickering, and a figure walked in front of him, not knowing what to do.
"I admire your character, Joe, it makes you look charming."
Being missed by an ogre is not good news.
Song Yiqiao thought in a daze.
There was a rattling sound next to her ears, she couldn't hear it clearly, but within a few minutes, an indescribable fragrance wafted from her nose.It was as if something had been fried on an iron plate, and the meat was so tender that it almost made her salivate with hunger.But followed by an inexplicable nausea, something was stirring in his stomach, and Song Yiqiao groaned uncomfortably.
Gradually, her eyes seemed not so blurred, and she looked at the origin of the fragrance with a little dizziness. In an instant, the gastric juice was churning crazily, almost causing Song Yiqiao to spit it out.
he!
He was eating Caroline!
I don't know how much Hannibal is hiding here. He arranged the tableware, adjusted the lighting, and even had time to leisurely decorate the "dining table", inserting a bunch of fresh lilies in a vase and placing them at the best angle.
The tempting aroma exudes from the grilling of the frying pan, which is refreshing in the drowsy late night.
Caroline's face was pale, her eyes were closed tightly, and the place where the sharp blade cut was bloody, she couldn't bear to look any more.
"It's almost time." Hannibal looked at his watch as if talking to himself, his movements were gentle and graceful, "Please forgive me for such a simple dinner."
"I won't eat human flesh, Dr. Lecter."
"You should learn to try something new."
"Maybe, but definitely not cannibalism."
Hannibal smiled and turned his head, with a calm look: "You can leave here."
Song Yiqiao froze for a moment.
"The private detective you want to save may not live for too long. It's still too late to rush over now."
"you……"
"This is an apology for treating a lovely lady rashly, and I am sincerely sorry." His slow voice continued, "Of course, in order to thank this lady named Caroline for allowing me to meet you again, I also want to thank you. She had prepared a present, but unfortunately she seemed reluctant to express her feelings."
Before he knew it, Song Yiqiao found that he could move, although his head was still a little dizzy.
She walked up to Hannibal step by step and whispered, "Why are you doing this?"
Make some sort of "agreement" with Caroline, only to have a sudden change of heart in the end.
"If she hadn't sent an email to a library in Italy, I'm afraid I would have missed your existence, shocking truth, wouldn't I."
"..."
She bit her lip: "Thank you for your help."
Hannibal laughed, and his brown eyes flashed with joy: "No, I didn't help you. The choice was made by you. My dear Joe, you are so innocent and cute."
Song Yiqiao no longer entangled with him on this topic.
"I am leaving, bye."
If you guessed right, after this farewell, they should never meet again.
"Song Yiqiao."
"Ok?"
She turned her head in surprise, but met a pair of warm and calm eyes in the dim light.
The man's hair was combed as smooth as an otter, and there was not even a single loose hair.Over the years, his outline is still as deep and handsome as when he was young. Even though he is no longer young, the traces left by the years on his face make him look more elegant and charming.
He is like a beast lurking in the dark, but he has learned to hide his sharp claws, and behind his gentle face is a cold heart.
...No, maybe it is not as cold and ruthless as imagined.
"nice to meet you."
Hannibal showed a slight smile, which reminded Song Yiqiao that when they first met, the young Hannibal stood outside the door with a calm face, looking at her with a gentle smile, and his voice was so low soft.
"Have a nice evening," he said.
Song Yiqiao's heart twitched, and an inexplicable sadness brewed in his heart, which turned into a deep, bottomless mist, and soon disappeared without a trace.
She raised the corners of her lips and stared into Hannibal's eyes: "You too."
Then he turned around and left quickly.
Hannibal checked his watch again.
According to his reckoning, the police were coming soon.What's more, his flight left early this morning, so there wasn't much time left, but enough.
He stood by the window, watching Song Yiqiao's back disappearing in the night, until he could no longer see where he looked.
……
According to Hannibal's instructions, Song Yiqiao ran quickly in the vast darkness.In the middle of the night, the snow had stopped, only a few sporadic snowflakes flew, and the ground was covered with a thin layer of snow, which soon melted half.
It was so ridiculous that the rivalry between her and Caroline, with so many people involved, ended in a farce.
I'm afraid that even if Caroline wanted to break her head, it would be difficult for her to die so unjustly.
Is she really her past?
No.
Caroline is a wrong example that should not be committed, and it also sounded the alarm for Song Yiqiao.With great power comes great responsibility, and getting emotional will only make everything worse.
Most importantly, Song Yi Jo will never turn into another "Caroline".
She believes in it.
While Song Yiqiao was running, she raised her head slightly, and in the dark night, she seemed to see her mother's face smiling at her.
— have you come out yet?
She laughed, full of hope for new life, her dark eyes regained their brilliance, as if she was looking at the world for the first time, she was radiant, and she took off the heavy shackles.
—I'm coming out, mother.
Although she will still be sad in her heart, she has to learn to let go.It's not about getting rid of it completely, but about facing it all rationally, no longer escaping, and no longer trying to forcibly flatten the folds that have been burned in the heart.
Caroline's way was terrible, but she pointed out the truth she had been covering up: I can't repeat the same mistakes and let myself fall into the pain of the past.
Caroline couldn't see what she wanted, and she was obsessed with the second torture. She was a poor person, and she couldn't see what she wanted before she died.
This also gave Song Yiqiao a warning.
If she is too obsessed with cracking her demons, Caroline will surely become her in the future.
[Hidden mission accomplished!Hello, in view of your perfect performance in this task, the system will reward you with five points and unlock special skills for you.This skill can only be used after making sure that it is properly prepared! ] The sudden surprise made Song Yiqiao almost cheer.
[The points are temporarily reserved, what are the skills? 】
Could it be that the invincibility mode is turned on, or is it possible to earn a lot of points?
[Hello, this skill is the most appropriate match selected according to your current situation. "National attack" is a magical ability, you can freely control the level and classification, and it is easier to induce criminals to attack. Of course, you will gain more points for it. Please use it carefully at the beginning to avoid unnecessary trouble. ] Song Yiqiao almost fell to the ground.
She remembered that when she watched her cousin play "Grand Theft Auto", she held a piece of paper and muttered something, and when she looked carefully, it turned out that it was full of cheating passwords.Song Yiqiao thoughtlessly chose an option, and as a result, the residents all over the city were armed with knives, guns and rocket launchers, chasing his cousin to flee everywhere.
At that time, she didn't understand the significance of this cheating device at all.
But now, Song Yiqiao suddenly came to his senses while being puzzled.Once her ability is sufficient, she will activate the "National Attack" skill, and then she will gain a lot of points and money!
She can control the type and only open it to low-level dangerous elements such as thieves. In this way, the danger is minimized...
Now Song Yiqiao was completely excited.
It's not just a cheat, it's a super benefit of the system!
...but there are more important things to do right now.Song Yiqiao put aside the system's rewards and continued running towards the destination.
Sherlock's life and death are still uncertain at this time, she can't take the enemy too lightly, even if the opponent is dead.
When she arrived at the place where she was, she found that Watson was also there.
"Joe!"
Watson was a little surprised, but he quickly explained the situation: "Sherlock left me a message. I found this place all the way, but I couldn't get in! I left a message for Mycroft, they should be here soon!"
As expected, he was a tacit partner with Sherlock for many years. He was able to quickly trace the clues left behind here, and understand the traces left by Sherlock. Only Watson can do it.
While speaking, several police cars drove over.
After getting out of the car, Mycroft quickly walked up to him with an umbrella, frowning: "The situation is more troublesome than I imagined."
"Can I use a bomb?"
"No."
"It's you! How did you escape!"
Anderson stared suspiciously at Song Yiqiao, who smiled and said, "I'm sorry, I'm not in a good mood, so I came out to get some fresh air. Officer Anderson, do you want to argue with a mental patient?"
"..."
"Mr. Holmes, he..."
McCoff interrupted Watson's questioning, and solemnly took out his mobile phone: "I need the military to come over."
Time is running out.
Seeing them coming, Song Yiqiao didn't dare to use his strength rashly, but judging from the current situation, if he delays for a while, the consequences——
"Let me do it."
Mycroft paused, and the others were also stunned.
Song Yiqiao stared closely at his eyes, and said in a low voice: "Mr. Holmes, I only have one request, please protect my most basic rights."
Mycroft was only silent for a second before agreeing to her request.
He has always been a smooth person, such vague words are the most troublesome, according to the principles of the past, it is impossible to agree.But now it is his only younger brother who is locked inside, and he has to consider the consequences in a limited situation.
Once there is a mistake, he can't bear it at all.
"it is good."
In the sight of a group of people, Song Yiqiao took a step back.
[System, if I want to break the wall, how much strength is missing? 】【Hello, three points are enough. 】【Add three points of strength. 】
Then, without waiting for the system's notification sound, she rushed to the very middle of the wall.Neil once inadvertently mentioned that a wall has five weak points, the four corners and the very middle. If you keep hitting it with great force, it will definitely break the wall.
Maybe she can...
"What is she going to do? Break through walls?"
Anderson watched Song Yiqiao rushing over aggressively with a look of horror.
"boom!"
Everyone: "..."
Just like that... the wall that bullets can't penetrate... broke through...
"My God, what the hell is she!"
In a way, Anderson spoke for everyone present.
Sherlock, who was imprisoned inside, was pale, and the blood on his chest was congealed into clots, making him even more shocking.He coughed twice, raised his head, and met Song Yiqiao's gaze.
"Good evening, I hope I'm not too late."
There was a warm smile on her clear face.
……
At the same moment, in a certain room.
"My lord, she is dead."
A long, dead silence brewed in the room.
"Ah."
The hazy moonlight came in, and various photos of a woman could be vaguely seen on the wall, at a banquet, on the street, in an orphanage...
Whether it's a smile or a sad expression, the expressions are so vivid, and the shimmering brilliance is extremely moving.
It was Song Yiqiao!
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