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  Detective Eliot was extremely annoyed, his new partner was too stubborn.

  "So, gang fights and using axes and machetes are normal things. You mention the guts being dug out? These sons of bitches believe in Satanism or some other heresy, no wonder!"

  People in their middle age hate extra workload the most. The detective tried to persuade his partner who obviously wanted something to do.

  "These gangs are best dead, no need to waste time on them. Just write a casual report and gloss over it, everyone in the state government and police department will be grateful to us."

  The two walked and chatted, but when they saw the two high-ranking officials gathered at the scene, Detective Elvin knew his leisure time was ruined.

  A man in his 50s, with white hair and a lean build, sharp eyes, is the head of the external affairs department of the Investigation Bureau's Illinois branch: Rolando Brookner. He is specifically responsible for criminal and anti-terrorism investigations and can mobilize several elite teams to carry out special operations at any time.

  The portly white man was his superior's superior - Illinois State Police Director Glen.

  As the two approached, the police chief introduced them:

  "Elvin, you're just in time. The law enforcement agencies have formed a joint investigation team to handle this malicious case together. You are familiar with the colleagues from the Investigation Bureau, and next, you will work together for a period of time."

  The director then turned to introduce Elvin:

  "This is Detective Elvin, who has served this community for 20 years and has rich experience. I believe he can perfectly handle this job."

  Yes, I haven't been promoted in 20 years, spare me.

  Elvin muttered inwardly, but still greeted several new colleagues with an unchanged expression.

  The director exchanged a few pleasantries and left with a profound gaze at the detective.

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  Rolando's straight and sharp eyes shot towards the crowd in the field:

  "Apartment, nightclub and dockside triple murder has been linked. The Bureau of Investigation and even the White House are paying attention. Putting aside laziness and carelessness, this is a rare case of dozens of deaths, we are facing a terrifying psychopathic killer."

  I think he's a superhero. The detective also dared to think this only secretly in his heart.

  The elites of each department were all listening attentively, obviously understanding the importance of this task. It's both a challenge and an opportunity.

  "Next, I need everyone to find all the surveillance and eyewitnesses. Anybody who can help with the case, even a dog, must be found! Prepare a profile of the criminal. The rescued girl should also be questioned immediately."

  At this time, the manager's speech was interrupted by a young man with brown skin, a flat inch of hair, and a strong physique.

  "The rescued are some poor girls who suffered inhuman torture. We have no right to interrogate them immediately, what they need most is treatment and psychological counseling."

  Elvin stared at his young partner in surprise, who had just blurted out what was on his mind!

  He hastily came forward to mediate:

  "The people rescued so far have been accommodated by the police at a public hospital in Illinois. We will conduct inquiries as soon as possible to obtain firsthand information."

  Roland's sharp eyes retracted and he didn't pursue the matter further. Soon, a large number of tasks were arranged, and everyone dispersed.

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  Eli was discontentedly teaching his little brother:

  "Kyle Garrick! What's going on here!? Listen, I know this is a bit much, but we're cracking a major case! The chief isn't giving unreasonable orders, and the sacrifice is worth it."

  Young partner Kyle was dissatisfied:

  "You've seen what those girls are like, some of them have already gone mad! How can you expose their scars at a time like this?"

  Ailiwen sighed, he was actually very satisfied with his partner. Young and promising, with a sense of justice and conscience that was rare in this line of work! He just lacked a bit of experience, and as someone who had been through it all, he had to help him out.

  "So I took over this task, didn't I. We can find those... um... relatively strong and mentally stable ones, and slowly and gently ask them questions. Don't provoke Roland again, he can easily ruin your future!"

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  The public hospital in Yizhou was surrounded by police who occupied the entire building to accommodate the rescued women, making it easier to block out reporters and social media.

  Li Rui lay on the hospital bed hugging his sister and gently stroking her long hair.

  Under his comfort, Li Xuan's tense and worried little face slowly relaxed, and her breathing also became calm. With the help of medicine, she finally fell asleep.

  She got up carefully from the bed and left the ward, closing the door quietly. Dr. Kayla, a middle-aged woman of Indian descent with a gentle demeanor, walked over. She said in Hindi:

  "The patient is extremely anxious and tense, can't sleep even with medication. Luckily you're here. You should get some rest too, you've been taking care of him for a whole day and night, must be exhausted."

  Li Rui shook his head and asked solemnly, "What does 'long-term medication and care' mean in the diagnosis report regarding my sister's body?"

  "It's a pity that this experience has caused serious damage to her mind. For a long time, she will need fine psychological counseling and medication. During this period, she must not be stimulated, otherwise it may become an irreversible mental illness. She is very dependent on you, so it's best if you are always by her side..."

  The doctor hadn't finished speaking when a disheveled girl with unkempt hair and no clothes on burst out of the next room.

  Still carrying the torn infusion tube on his body, he waved a chair and didn't let anyone get close.

  The girl's relatives carefully comforted and persuaded her, while police officers and hospital security guards slowly followed up.

  Dr. Kayla immediately came forward to help calm her down, and finally relied on tranquilizers to calm the girl down. The crowd quickly carried her back to the ward.

  This is one of the rescued victims. It's said that this is already a good ending, at least they weren't sent directly to a mental hospital.

  Li Rui's face was expressionless, his muscles twitching, and a series of explosions like firecrackers went off in his body. He turned around and left the hospital.