Chapter 666

A flash of annoyance crossed Alistair's eyes, but he still made the introduction. "Mr. Zeller, this is Mr. Conan Spade from headquarters, a joint investigator. Given the international implications of this case, they're taking it quite seriously. Conan scoffed at these words. "Mister? Really, Alistair? You're getting soft-since when do we address suspects as 'mister'?"

"How I address people is my business," Alistair shot back. "As long as the investigation is thorough, my manners aren't your concern."

Ignoring the exchange, Conan dropped heavily into the chair across from Felix. "The voice

Felix. recordings and videos from your phone have been authenticated-it's definitely you, No amount of denial will help unless you can provide an alibi, so you'd better come with us right now."

He added with menace, "And if you resist, we're authorized to use lethal force!"

Conan's hostility was crystal clear, but Felix chose not to dwell on it. He replied, "I actually do have an alibi, though I'm unsure if I can reach that person right now."

His mind raced through his contacts, knowing he needed someone influential to back up his story. After all, an ordinary person's words would not be enough.

we can't contact? Do you think we're idiots? Take him

held back from using

even Alistair could not help at this

"Felix, you have guests? Though they hardly seem like

see Averill appear at such a crucial moment, but his initial relief faded when he realized Averill lacked the

him a sideways

on his mission. "We're from the Wolfie troops, and Felix

rising at Conan's increasingly hostile attitude. He could tolerate

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mocked, "Oh, the Wolfie troops! I thought you were

fly, let alone kill someone. Did you

glinted as he stepped closer. "Now you're obstructing justice. You're coming with us too," he said,

against falsely accusing Felix," Averill warned. "His other senior will be here soon. By then, it'll be

guess which senior apprentice might be arriving with Averill, given

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