Waking Of A World Chapter 20: Chapter 20: Chi Xiao... Unsheath!

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Current time, Sierra S.E.C.T. Station, inside the interrogation room. Deep within Evan’s Dark Space. Evan had just finished watching the entire Fall of Oasis Casino event through Liang Shen’s memories. Although he didn’t have the complete picture, he understood enough. Combined with Liang Shen’s own deductions, the events had become relatively clear. The information he had gained was extremely valuable. “So that’s what happened…” Evan muttered under his breath. “To be honest, I’m quite impressed.” No wonder Marie had earned the title of White Crane. And despite being thoroughly outplayed, Armand’s raw power was undeniable. These two truly belonged among the top-tier Fixers in the city. What surprised Evan even more, however, was Liang Shen himself. The man’s ability to analyze clues and reach accurate conclusions about Marie’s abilities and strategy was genuinely impressive. At this point, Evan was almost certain that Liang Shen had already figured out how his Aspect worked. “That’s why he was stalling for time earlier,” Evan thought. “This guy is dangerous.” From now on, he couldn’t afford to give Liang Shen any more breathing room. He had to finish this quickly. Just then, Liang Shen surfaced once again from the black sea. The moment he emerged, thick invisible chains shot out and wrapped tightly around his body, restraining him before he could even move. Liang Shen looked around the dark space. The number of chains floating in the darkness had increased significantly compared to before. Evan turned to face him with the same cold, composed smile. “We meet again, Mr. Liang Shen. How are you feeling?” Liang Shen’s expression remained calm. His hand gripped something hidden beneath the surface of the black sea. “The next memory you pull out of my head will give you the information you want, won’t it?” he said evenly. Evan’s face stayed neutral, but internally, he was slightly taken aback. “So he really has figured out how my Aspect works.” He chuckled softly. “And? You really believe you can stop me from accessing that memory?” Evan waved his hand. The chains immediately began dragging Liang Shen back down into the black sea. This would be the final memory he needed. Once he obtained it, everything he wanted from Liang Shen’s mind would be his. The rest of his memories might contain something useful, but they weren’t something he needed right now. But as Liang Shen was being pulled under, he spoke one last time, his voice calm. “I have to admit… your Aspect is truly terrifying, Evan. However… you are a rather bad observer.” Just as he finished speaking, Liang Shen raised his hidden hand above the surface of the black sea. In his grip was his sheathed sword. In one swift motion, he pulled the sword handle. “Chi Xiao, unsheath!” “WHAT?!” Evan’s eyes widened in shock. He had been so focused on Liang Shen and what he was saying that he had missed the fact that Liang Shen was hiding something. A blinding, violent burst of crimson flames exploded outward from the small gap between the blade and its sheath, illuminating the entire dark void with roaring fire. Evan instinctively closed his eyes against the searing light. ****** A moment ago, at the Sierra S.E.C.T. Station. The female investigator walked toward the reinforced storeroom. Now that Captain Evan had taken over the interrogation, there was no point in her staying. She needed to figure out what the hell they were dealing with regarding Liang Shen’s sword. She stopped in front of the heavy reinforced door, swiped her ID card, and pressed it against the scanner. “Identity confirmed,” a mechanical voice announced. The thick door slid open with a heavy hiss. Inside, the storeroom was vast, filled with numerous large secure cases containing strange objects and confiscated weapons. The male officer was currently running scans on Liang Shen’s sword, which had been placed inside a specialized analysis machine. “How’s it going?” she asked as she approached. The male officer sighed. “B