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    May 47 paused for a moment, furrowing his brow. “Well, I can’t say I remember it perfectly since it was so long ago. But if I recall correctly, after that incident, everything—both the ground and our clothes—was lost. Could the white residue be salt from the seawater?”


    Li Yalin nodded in agreement. “That’s quite possible. If that’s the case, what you experienced was likely the Indonesian tsunami. The water intrusion happened because the earthquake triggered a tsunami, affecting many nearby countries, including where you lived.”


    After exining, Li Yalin marked two areas on the map. “It appears that your residence could either be in the western part of South Asia or the eastern section of Southeast Asia.”


    He then noticed several entries on the map and murmured, “In recent years, there have been earthquakes near the epicenter of the Indonesian tsunami, although their magnitudes were not significant. Did you feel any tremors?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    May 47 shook his head. “I can’t be certain after all these years, but I can assure you I didn’t experience any noticeable tremors.”


    Li Yalin replied, “That suggests you were likely on the outer edge of the 2004 Indonesian tsunami’s impact zone, meaning you were mostly unaffected by subsequent local earthquakes. This essentially allows us to narrow down our search significantly. The area between the ninth and tenth rings is a substantial breakthrough in our investigation.”


    He drew several circles on the map and marked the midpoint between the two outer circles with a red marker. “Although this area is quite vast, luckily, most of it is ocean. You mentioned your residence felt an earthquake in 2004 and experienced water intrusion, which indicates it must be near the coastline—likely in a coastal area or an ind within this ring!”


    As May 47 gazed at the marked area on the map, his expression turnedplex. “For so many years, we’ve tried to determine our location, but no one has seeded…”


    Suddenly overwhelmed, May 47 shed two lines of tears, letting them flow down his face as he stared at the considerable ring area. “Detective Li… Thank you…”


    Li Yalin waved his hand dismissively. “Don’t thank me just yet. Even this marked area is still quiterge, making it very challenging to conduct a thorough search. Before I arrived, I discussed this with Young Master Wade, and we agreed that it wouldn’t be wise to physically search these regions. While discussing on paper keeps us under the radar, searching in person risks alerting others.”


    He continued, “Therefore, the best approach right now is to coboratively pinpoint a breakthrough area on paper. We should analyze our target together to narrow down the scope sufficiently, after which Young Master Wade can make direct contact.”


    May 47 nodded in understanding, sighing, “The organization’s power is indeed formidable, and hasty contact could lead to disaster. After all these years, we haven’t managed to break free from their control, and we remain unaware of their true nature. The power they wield is likely much greater than we can imagine.”


    Li Yalin replied, “It’s quite disheartening that you’ve been under this organization’s control for so many years.”


    Looking intently at May 47, he added, “If you truly wish to sever the ties that have bound you for centuries, then Young Master Wade is undoubtedly your best chance. He is the one who can help you, and potentially free you from your grim fate.”


    “Absolutely!” May 47 responded without hesitation, a glimmer of hope in his eyes. “My greatest dream right now is to reunite with my wife and children. I fear that only Mr. Wade can help me make this dream a reality…”


    Then, turning to Li Yalin, he asked, “Inspector Li, is there anything else you can do to help pinpoint our location more precisely? If you need any clues from me, I’ll provide everything I know!”


    Li Yalin regarded May 47 thoughtfully and inquired, “Do you always fly out to perform missions?”


    May 47 nodded. “Yes! I take a ne every time.”


    Li Yalin then asked, “What condition are you in during the flight?”


    “They use a drug to induce a deepa, and I only wake up when we arrive,” May 47 exined.


    “And how do you ensure that you’re always on a ne when you leave?” Li Yalin pressed further.