Chapter 6

Professor Ma nodded, noted it down, closed the notebook, and said: "Thank you, Mark, get a good night's sleep, and you'll be fine when you wake up tomorrow morning"

is in front of his computer

Mark pondered for a moment and shook his head in confusion

It is not the case; the circulation system here will introduce some disinfectant gases, and each laboratory is also equipped with hazardous gas molecular detectors

So that is why you requested a fingerprint check

As he was leaving, Professor Ma seemed to recall something and asked the doctor, "When did you enter the laboratory?"

"This is a legal procedural matter," Captain Keli said. "We have urgently contacted the military, and they will dispatch a spacecraft within two hours. In the meantime, you, the only military personnel, will act as the full representative."

"Wake up, Captain Lei Feng, we need your help," said Professor Ma

In front of his workbench

He is doing well," the doctor said, "a little shaken. I prescribed some sedatives for him; what he needs now is a good night's sleep.

Ladies and gentlemen, I said, "Please return to your rooms and rest for now. It seems we will have to wait for the military's spacecraft to arrive before we receive further instructions. In any case, everyone is tired. Captain Keli, could you stay for a moment?"

"Do not be afraid, Mark," Captain Creely said, "this is Officer Thunderwind, and this is Professor Ma. They would like to ask you some questions"

If possible, ask them to bring the forensic expert and the detective, as it may be necessary to collect some fingerprints said Professor Ma as he put the notebook into his pocket

"I need to ask the person who discovered the body," Captain Crilly said, "He is in the medical room and may have been a bit shaken up"

Alright, I will send a few crew members over

The odor of the disinfectant gas is somewhat unpleasant

"Furthermore, I hope this news does not spread," Mr. Weimar said, appearing somewhat anxious, his complexion quite poor. I turned to look at Miss Chris, whose face was pale, covering her mouth with her hand

No, no, the memory of elderly people is not very good, Professor Ma said

"What has happened?" Miss Chris asked, her hands clasped together.

Professor Ma pondered, "So, when you entered, did you feel anything unusual? I mean, was there any strange smell in the air?"

I understand, Professor Ma said while taking notes, "I didn't notice that just now..."

"The scene has not been disturbed, has it? I mean, has the body been moved?" Professor Ma inquired

This is impossible I exclaimed in astonishment

I haven't made up my mind yet, what do you think, Captain Lei Feng?" Professor Ma turned to me

I hope he doesn't have nightmares, Professor Ma said.

"Suffocation?" Professor Ma furrowed his brow and looked up at the ventilation duct. "How could there be suffocation?"

"Why is it me?" I asked, my eyes wide open.

I have already been very quick, taking only 5 minutes, and I still need to bring the first aid kit

I closed my eyes and thought for a moment, shaking my head, "Everything is quite normal, there is nothing unusual. I noticed you asked if there were any strange smells in the laboratory, but there were no different answers; the laboratory is perfectly normal."

In front of a door, Captain Kli carefully brushed a card against it, causing the red light at the edge of the door to turn green, flicker briefly, and then the door opened

"Of course..." Professor Ma said, "I have a rather ominous feeling; Ford's death is not a simple matter. Let me give you a small hint: I believe it is quite possible that Mark was not the first person to enter the laboratory. After Ford's death, someone else entered that laboratory."

It is indeed dangerous to work here

On the way back, I finally couldn't help but ask, "Professor Ma, do you think there is anything unusual? I mean, have you noticed anything with your keen eye?"

As soon as I received the call, I went over immediately, the doctor replied

Indeed, we just walked over from the laboratory, and it took us about seven minutes said Professor Ma

"Aren't you a police officer?" Captain Decre said

It may take more than an hour. I am preparing to go to the cockpit to confirm further information

"Do you know the cause of death?" Professor Ma inquired

Professor Ma took out a small notebook and wrote it down. After a while, he continued to ask, "Have you ever come into contact with Mr. Ford's corpse?"

Mark shook his head, "It is no different from the usual laboratory. The disinfectant gas in the experimental area is odorless, perhaps it has a slight smell, but you get used to it over time"

Is this room independently supplied with oxygen

"Professor Ma sensed my thoughts. 'Please do not let me express them yet, as I am not ready. This does not align with my principles.'"

"Where will you go next?" Captain Decker asked

Where is Mr. Ford that you see

"Alright, let's go back and sleep for a while; it will be very busy later," Professor Ma said to me

"That should be sufficient for now. By the way, when will the military spacecraft arrive?" Professor Ma inquired

I am afraid I have acted, I patted his shoulder, and Mr. Ford suddenly went limp, I also touched his nose, which felt cold as ice

"Yes, this is a sterile laboratory," Dr. Kree said as he led us forward. The entire laboratory was divided into many independent enclosed labs, with a narrow and complex corridor. The further we went inside, the more we felt a slight chill and the scent of disinfectant in the air. After turning a few corners, we had almost reached the end of the corridor, where another door stood before us. Dr. Kree swiped his ID card again, and the door opened, revealing a straight corridor. The sensor lights began to turn on one after another, illuminating the entire corridor. We could see four doors on the side of the corridor, each marked with an orange-red sign. After turning a few corners, we had almost reached the end of the corridor, where another door stood before us. Dr. Kree swiped his ID card again, and the door opened, revealing a straight corridor. The sensor lights began to turn on one after another, illuminating the entire corridor. We could see four doors on the side of the corridor, each marked with an orange-red sign.

"Let us go together," Professor Ma said, "It is now possible to leave this place, what do you think, Captain Lei Feng?"

"No, I am fine," Miss Chris said

Before long, the door opened, and Mr. Weimar entered, pushing a wheelchair. He appeared very anxious, followed closely by Captain Decker.

I am afraid so," Professor Ma said

Chris did not speak, merely shook her head, and suddenly walked briskly out of the laboratory. After all, Miss Chris is a woman, and this situation was somewhat terrifying for her; a living person had just turned into a cold corpse, lying there lifelessly, which indeed made one feel a bit tense

I am just waiting for the military's forensic experts and detectives to validate my point," Professor Ma said

Where did Mr. Ford fall?

Di Keli nodded in agreement and said, "I think this is better; for now, there is nothing that requires everyone's input."

Approximately how long did it take

Doubt? I looked at him in confusion

This is a laboratory that is not particularly large, yet it appears to be in utter disarray. The massive workbench is cluttered with test tubes, and against the wall stands a metal insulated cabinet, within which one can see frozen gas billowing out in white smoke. Various bizarre instruments, unlike anything I have ever seen, cover the entire floor, leaving only a narrow passage for walking, making it nearly impossible for Weima's wheelchair to fit through. As I turned around the workbench, my breathing began to quicken. In front of a large computer, a person was hunched over the table, their head tilted to one side, revealing a pale face—it was Ford.

Why?

Miss Chris turned her face to one side

The young man sat on the emergency bed, barefoot and wearing medical slippers, looking at us with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty

What is the specific location

I hope it will be this way. If possible, please proceed as I have suggested. I strongly recommend that you do so

Professor Ma whispered a few words to me, and I nodded before turning around

Is he dead?" Mark asked abruptly, staring with panic in his eyes

"Perhaps it is too normal," Professor Ma said. "I do not believe that a place where someone has just died and the *图* book laboratory should be this normal. This is one of the doubts I currently feel."

Kramer nodded quietly

Have you not moved at all

"How is it?" Decre asked

We left the infirmary, and Dr. Kli instructed the doctor to go to Weimar's room, while Mark fell into a deep sleep after receiving an injection of a sedative

"I mean the same thing," Captain Decker said. "It is truly wonderful to have both of you on board. Given that Professor Ma has previously assisted the police, I strongly request that Professor Ma also help us."

"How about this, let's first go to the infirmary and check on that poor staff member," Professor Ma said. "What is his name?"

Is the Ford laboratory accessible to everyone

"Did you not notice any strange odors or uncomfortable sensations?" Professor Ma inquired

A terrifying event, "Weimar murmured.

Yes, out of caution, I did not move him

It was around three o'clock in the morning. Mark said, "My shift starts at three, but I found someone in Ford's laboratory, so I went in and discovered Mr. Ford."

Then, everyone remained silent. Miss Chris paced back and forth in the lounge, frowning, while Professor Ma sat on the sofa, gently tapping his forehead with his hand. As for me, I stood by the window, unsure of what to do. The floor clock in the lounge indicated that it was already 4:35 AM.

The doctor cannot be certain, but there are hemorrhagic spots in Ford's retina, raising suspicions of asphyxiation leading to death

However... I thought for a moment, "Do you have any other doubts?"

We arrived at the lounge. The lounge still retained the appearance it had when we left, with playing cards scattered on the table and the ashtray filled with cigarette butts. Before long, Miss Chris walked in, her face somewhat pale, yet she appeared relatively calm, a very strong woman.

"Are you ready?" asked Decree, then turned to Miss Chris, "If you feel uncomfortable..."

It is as follows: Our laboratory has a regulation that individuals entering the lab must hang a nameplate next to the door to indicate their identity. This way, anyone outside can know who is in the laboratory, and they should take it with them when they leave. This is because there have been instances in the past where the laboratory door was locked from the inside. I saw Ford's nameplate hanging on that door.

As we all exited the laboratory, we fell into a silent reverie. I could feel my heart pounding, and perhaps everyone else felt the same way.

Mr. Ford's body exhibited livor mortis, indicating that he had been dead for more than two hours.

All laboratories are individually supplied with oxygen through an air circulation filtration system to prevent the gases from leaking into public areas, which may carry some toxic pathogens along with the books.

"What did the doctor say?" Professor Ma asked

Captain Creely hesitated for a moment and said, "In that case, I must explain..."

By the way, Professor Ma suddenly remembered something and asked, "So how do you know that Ford is still in his laboratory? I didn't notice anything unusual when I went there just now"

Mark is a staff member of the laboratory, holding a Doctor's degree in Biology. He was recently recruited by Weimar Biotech this year for the antibiotic program

Have you had this kind of experience as well

No, there is only one ID card, which is usually kept by Mr. Rerwan. Due to work requirements, Mr. Rerwan handed the card over to me

I noticed that. Professor Ma smiled and took out his notebook again

It is in front of his computer

"Are you feeling unwell?" I asked with concern

However, I am only responsible for the repairs... I stuttered a bit, my mind was muddled

"How?" Decree asked in surprise, raising an eyebrow slightly, "Do you think this is a..."

No, I still have no concept of it," Professor Ma said, "perhaps there is such a need

Is there something wrong? Captain Decker suddenly asked

"It is decided then." Captain Decker raised his hand to check his watch, "It is now 4:20 AM. Come to the lounge in five minutes; I still need to wake the others." Captain Decker turned and hurried out again

Of course, death is a very frightening matter, especially when it concerns a young and vibrant individual

"Is your name Mark?" Professor Ma inquired

What would you like to do next? Captain Kreel asked after Weimar and the others had left

Oh... Professor Ma noted it down again

"Alright," Weimar said anxiously, "please call the doctor to my room, my heart feels a bit uncomfortable"

Professor Ma glanced at me and smiled, "Captain Leifeng, you have seen as much as I have and have been exposed to just as much. What do you think?"

Alright. Di Keli nodded and turned to leave

I suddenly remembered my responsibilities and quickly cleared my throat, saying: "Yes, secure the scene. We will wait for the military personnel to arrive before proceeding. Captain Decre, I suggest you assign a few people to guard this area and prevent anyone from entering."

I hurriedly put on my clothes and suddenly thought of something, quickly turning to Professor Ma: "Professor Ma, could you help me?"

"Are you sure he is dead?" Chris asked abruptly, her hands twisted together.

"I will listen to you, Professor Ma," I said, "to be honest, I have no idea what to do anymore"

I reported to the military that this is an ordinary incident, and my mechanics are investigating the oxygen system pipelines. "" explained De Keli, "" Is it not... https://www.hetushu.com..."

Alright, we are now going to Ford's laboratory, where his body was discovered. It was found around 4:00 AM by an employee.

"When the military's spacecraft arrives, I will provide a reasonable explanation; it never hurts to be cautious," Professor Ma smiled.

"Is this being disinfected?" Professor Ma inquired

"I will take you back," Miss Chris said, seemingly regaining some composure. Weimar nodded and patted the hand that Miss Chris had placed on the back of the wheelchair.

We arrived at the infirmary, where the on-duty doctor was examining a young man. Upon seeing our arrival, he quickly came over to greet us

The last question, Professor Ma raised his head, "When you went in, did you feel anything unusual? I mean, any kind of anomaly?"

Oh... I never expected such a thing to happen, Professor Ma murmured to himself

We are also waiting for news, Professor Ma said

"If you request it, I will not refuse," Professor Ma said

It is still unclear. Captain Decker said, "A crew member found Ford and initially thought he was asleep, but later realized something was wrong. The crew member then ran into the hallway, pressed the emergency button, and called for a doctor. The doctor initially determined that Ford was already deceased. At that time, the third officer was on duty, and it was he who woke me up."

It is possible that there is a malfunction in the oxygen supply system, and maintenance personnel are currently investigating

Professor Ma nodded. "Alright, we can only find this many clues for now. Let us patiently await the next developments of the situation"

"This is Ford's laboratory," Captain Crilly said

Professor Ma paused for a moment, then looked at Ford's corpse, gently tapping his finger on the cheekbone, appearing to be deep in thought

"What a long road," Professor Ma remarked with a slight sigh. Indeed, it felt like a long time since we entered, and my legs were beginning to feel somewhat weak.

When did you discover Ford? Professor Ma asked

The occurrence of death has happened right beside me; it is the first time in my experience. I felt somewhat at a loss, my expression flustered. Professor Ma gently patted my shoulder and comforted me, saying: "Relax a bit; it's always like this the first time. Do not panic; just remain calm."

"Alright." Captain Decre opened the door. Our group silently walked out of the lounge, took the elevator, and Decre pulled out an ID card, swiped it, pressed a button, and the elevator began to ascend. Upon reaching the fourth floor, it came to a stop. In the silence, the elevator doors opened to reveal a closed transparent glass room. As we stepped out, the top of the transparent room began to release some gas, and after a while, the glass door opened.

Oh my God... Mark was stunned and trembling a little