Case Files 013 Chapter 240: Changing Path

The siren wailed. The other vehicles parted for us. In less than ten minutes, we ca to the nearest hospital. The cruiser had five people, including . When we arrived, one officer went to register for while the rest watched over . I pulled on the arm of one officer, "I need to use the toilet."

The officer looked at and said coldly, "Hold it in."

I laughed. Ignoring him, I pulled down my pants. I should ntion that this was a normal hospital and not a ntal hospital. In less than a second, screams erupted around . So ran away, and others scread. A surprising number of people stayed to watch. The officers around didn't expect my behavior. They were stunned. People started to cheer, take pictures and call security. None of them realized that they were in the company of the police.

Resisting the pain from my tongue, I shouted, "Dear friends, you better stand back. I'm going to walk towards the toilet like this. Watch ." I held my pants and walked towards the staircase. With each step, my heart quivered. The staircase was right before . Once I turned the corner, I would have succeeded.

Humans were creatures of curiosity. No one would expect to disappear from the corner of the staircase. The other officers were surrounded by the crowd. They couldn't get to .

"Wu ng." Zhang Qinrui's voice drifted through the crowd. I saw the man squeezed into the crowd. I glanced at him one last ti and disappeared around the corner. At the corner of the landing, there was a window with a grille. If there was no problem, I could walk over to remove the grille. But would Sister Mao do that for ? After all, I was a suspect. I walked over and pulled. The grille didn't move.

My heart chilled. I understood why Sister Mao didn't help . I couldn't expect her to help without benefits. I was ready to accept the consequence.

I pulled one more ti for luck. But this ti, the grille loosened. I was overjoyed. I pulled harder, and one corner of the grille was removed. I understood then Sister Mao didn't loosen the entire grille but only a corner big enough for to escape. I studied the grille. A few iron rods were broken at the base, and they didn't look sawed off. Sothing must have corroded them. Sister Mao did sothing to them so I could yank them off by force. I jumped down the window and removed the suspect's vest.

I ran towards the hospital's backdoor, and sweat poured all over . My throat was dry. The wounds in my mouth were breaking open, and it was extrely painful. This ti, I didn't need to do anything, and blood was already trickling down my chin.

There was a normal car idling at the backdoor. A person walked out. It was none other than Sister Mao. I grabbed her by her neck and pushed her into the car. "Drive," I said.

"You're hurting ."

I didn't release my hold. I said, "Without so injury, how are you going to explain yourself to the police? Have you done everything I asked?"

Sister Mao started the car and allowed to strangle her. I saw my nails pierce into her skin and her blood leak. The blood flowed down her neck and dripped onto the car. She had no expression. She didn't look in pain.

She said, "I've done everything you asked. The things are in the box at your feet."

"Don't lower your head." I said, "Your expressions are too unprofessional. Act in pain and fear. There are caras everywhere, and the technology is good enough to capture your expression. Now please drive to the outskirt of the city. You know the way."

Sister Mao acted weak imdiately. "Outskirts? You're not leaving Dong Xing City?"

I shook my head. "There's no ti. Drive to the outskirts. Stop the car in an hour. I will find my way to leave."

"How?" Sister Mao asked.

I explained, "People will know I've kidnapped you in less than five minutes; they will track your car in less than thirty minutes; the nearby police will co in less than an hour. After you stop the car, you need to call the police! That will clear up your suspicion."

"Understood." Sister Mao said, "But I can't find the person you want to."

I nodded. "That's expected. She is not that easily found. But since you've released the words, she'll know soon enough."

"Who is the girl?" Sister Mao looked at and asked after so hesitation. "Why do you think she can help you?"

I looked at Sister Mao and smiled. "Sotis, the more you know, the more dangerous it is." The smile caused my muscles to pain. "There's one more thing I need to do. I hope you'll forgive ."

"What is it?"

Before she finished, I pushed a finger down my throat. Then I vomited. Even though I had no idea if there was any danger from swallowing a cigarette, I didn't want the cigarette to stay in my body. After a long vomiting session, I saw the cigarette corroded by stomach acid. I felt better. My vomit and blood splattered all over the car.

I bent over to grab the box near my feet. The box was filled with snacks but among them hid a small case. The case contained a roll of money and a phone card. The case was small. With a shake, it disappeared down my sleeve. When I raised my hand, the case was gone.

The sll of blood and vomit wafted in the car. Sister Mao frowned. "I must be mad to help you."

I smiled. "See the alley in front? Stop there."

Sister Mao nodded and parked. There was no cara here. I said, "Sister Mao, thank you. Honestly, I really didn't expect you to help ."

Sister Mao suddenly laughed, "I was a prostitute. I've seen more n than I care to admit. They say prostitutes have no heart, but if there's a choice, I didn't want that life either. Plus, you can't be that bad if you're friends with Brother Huang Er." Sister Mao added, "Once you leave, don't co back."

"I will co back. This is not yet over. Rember. Once I leave, call the police."

Sister Mao wanted to say sothing, but I had already opened the car door.

As I walked away, I pulled up a map in my mind. Earlier, Sister Mary had shown us a 3D map to capture the multiple personality killer. The map was now in my mind, showing both aboveground and belowground buildings.

I shook my head and sighed. I knew this map to capture the killer, but now it beca a tool for my escape. If my mory served right, there was a sewer entrance near the alley. Once I was down there, my escape would be complete.

As I predicted, I soon ca upon the sewer entrance. When the police arrived, I could have appeared at any other exit. The police wouldn't find .

I pulled the cap back on, and the light disappeared. My eyes were still adjusting. I stood there and waited until my eyes were used to the darkness. But even so, I could see at most half a ter before . I didn't expect I'd one day spend my days in darkness.

I thought of the killer and Zhao Mingkun. No one liked the dark, but certain people couldn't stand in the light. If one could walk in the light, who would give that up? But so roads were destined to be dark.

I had no choice but to make my way into darkness.