Kaidan Game Train: A Chapter 1720: 1720: The Father Who Died Young

Chapter 1720: Chapter 1720: The Father Who Died Young

“I don’t think these two incidents are related,” the Bald Headed Big Man said. “Even if the old lady’s son happened to work under that mining company, there were many deaths in the flying machine accident. It shouldn’t have been specifically targeted at the old lady, especially since the mining company also suffered significant losses afterward.”

“Even if, by so remote chance, the two incidents are connected, it shouldn’t have anything to do with this instance.”

“Master Soran encountered countless people in his lifeti. There could be decades of grudges and feelings for many of them, which is not surprising. If we investigate in that direction, even a year might not be enough, let alone forty days.”

The Bald Headed Big Man appeared rugged but was actually attentive to details that many might overlook.

“No way, grudges and feelings?” Buzz Cut Woman glanced at him. “Most people in Zone 019 are supported by the governnt, living worry-free, lacking neither resources nor facing wars, with even the cri rate pathetically low. What kind of grudges and feelings could they have?”

“The kind where two hundred people died all at once is a classic grudge and feeling case. If I were a family mber of those two hundred, I’d definitely seek revenge on the mining company. Killing the boss wouldn’t be enough—I’d kill everyone involved in researching and building the flying machines!”

The Bald Headed Big Man looked at her sowhat speechlessly, “Isn’t that a bit excessive?”

“Who tells them to take money and not do their job?” Buzz Cut Woman replied, “If the technology isn’t there, don’t forcefully sell it. If the construction isn’t up to par, don’t fly it. They knew the risks but still flaunted their new technology—who else to bla but them?”

“It’s not just one mining company,” Xu Huo interjected, not pausing as he continued flipping through docunts, “But this mining company’s business scope is quite broad. Even without the new flying machines, they have other industries, so the impact isn’t significant.”

The Bald Headed Big Man’s gaze steadied, and he added, “The old lady’s experiences have little to do with Master Soran.”

The old lady moved to Tingting Flower Town years before Soran arrived, who was just a two-year-old toddler. He didn’t think the old lady would recount her past experiences as stories to a child who wasn’t family. Firstly, it would be reopening old wounds, and secondly, it’s beyond what a child could handle.

“Even if Master Soran learned of the old lady’s past later, it would be hard to relate her sudden change to it. Without firsthand experience, it would rely be a social news story.”

“Compared to that, the loss of a father at age two should have a more significant impact on her.”

Buzz Cut Woman seed to want to say sothing but couldn’t find a rebuttal.

“Have you investigated Soran’s family?” Xu Huo looked up. “Is there an issue with her father’s side of the family?”

The Bald Headed Big Man shook his head, “It’s precisely that there’s no issue that’s unfortunate.”

“Children in Zone 019 can apply to form their household independently before adulthood. Parents usually don’t object, and married couples almost never live together. The ties between blood relatives aren’t very close, and since they receive higher education, they view issues more rationally, even life and death matters. If there were any extre behaviors, not only would robots imdiately be deployed, but the governnt would also quickly arrange psychological counseling.”

“So even when Soran’s mother took her away, Soran’s father’s family didn’t say anything. That family has quite a few mbers, seemingly obsessed with procreation. They used artificial wombs to have over a dozen children, and Soran’s father was one of the younger ones. Many children from the older siblings are already adults.”

“That’s quite a prolific family.” Buzz Cut Woman couldn’t help but comnt, “Do these people have nothing better to do than gather and have kids all the ti?”

“Willingness to have children is rare,” the Bald Headed Big Man paused, then refocused the topic, “But regarding Soran’s father’s death, there are several theories. So say he t with an accident, others claim he died in a mine, or it was a cri of passion, or possibly suicide.”

Soran’s father is one of the characters players must investigate, Buzz Cut Woman said, “Soran’s grandparents and mother had all passed away. They handled the burial for her father, and the other siblings didn’t participate throughout. These accounts co from different relatives of Soran’s father, especially after Soran beca famous, and their stories varied even more.”

“Soran’s father died more than a century ago. The death registry from that ti has probably been cleared,” the Bald Headed Big Man said, “Moreover, he died in a remote mountain area, where there aren’t many electronic eyes.”

“Coincidentally, the location of Soran’s father’s death was near a mine. I suspect the theory of him dying in the mine cos from this. However, his eldest sister insists the body was found outside the mine, so it’s also possible he encountered a landslide while passing by. At that ti, the accident rate in mines was still quite high.”

“How did the cri of passion and suicide theories co about?” Buzz Cut Woman asked.

“Soran’s parents were rather… artistic when they were young,” the Bald Headed Big Man carefully chose his words, “The cri of passion theory arose because Soran’s father left with a female friend, who was never found after the fact.”

“The suicide theory cos from hints in his writings, repeatedly suggesting a less beautiful view of life.”

“No wonder Soran’s mom went to such lengths after his death. Turns out they were just idle people with nothing better to do.” Buzz Cut Woman curled her lips, “But the cri of passion can be ruled out; if it were true, Soran’s mother wouldn’t have eventually died from illness.”

“This has beco an unsolved mystery,” Xu Huo reopened the Collection of Information Terminal, searching as he spoke, “Has Soran been to any place near where her father passed away?”

“No,” Buzz Cut Woman confidently replied, “The places she visited during her trips are still two hours away from the mine where the incident happened. During that ti, none of her companions saw her leave.”

“Judging by Soran’s travel paths, she didn’t seem to care much about that place,” the Bald Headed Big Man opened a public map, “Her choice of locations was quite random and sotis just followed others. Since there are no tourist attractions nearby, her visits were infrequent, and the mining area is still in operation; she didn’t enter.”

“Coincidentally, the developnt company of that mining area is also Tian Tian Le Mining Industry,” Buzz Cut Woman rotated the projection to show Xu Huo the findings.

Tian Tian Le Mining Industry, suspected to be the site of Soran’s father’s death, also employed the Blind Old Lady’s second son, and developed the accident-prone flying machine her family was on.

“I suddenly have a thought,” Buzz Cut Woman smacked her head, “Could it be that the ‘Ember Girl’ has already been acquired by soone and just hasn’t been revealed?”

“Are you suggesting that the painting might be hidden in the ho of the Tian Tian Le boss, and that Soran disclosed its existence to guide players to cause trouble for the Tian Tian Le boss, while also exposing events from a hundred years ago?”

Xu Huo slowly picked up her thread.