Having said that, Albert, who was in a state of panic, immediately rushed out and jumped onto the helicopter waiting in the courtyard directly. He then anxiously told the pilot who was on standby, “Quick! Take off!”
At this moment, a figure quickly ran out, and Merlin jumped onto the helicopter with just a few quick steps, saying, “Mr. Albert, I'll go with you!”
Albert hurriedly said, “Chief Lammy, I am acting on Master Wade's orders to ensure the safety of you and the Acker family members. It's better for you to stay here!”
Merlin shook his head and said, “Mr. Albert, don't forget that I am a police officer. If there's any unexpected situation, especially in investigating the scene, no one is more professional than me!”
After some consideration, Albert agreed and said, “I’ll have to trouble you then, Chief Lammy!”
After saying that, he turned to the pilot and said, “Take off!”
The helicopter increased the throttle and rose from the ground, speeding toward Willow Manor. As they approached the airspace above Willow Manor, Albert could see the strange circular blank space in the distant valley using the light from the moonlight. He pointed at that blank area immediately and said to the pilot, “Quick! Fly there!”
The pilot maneuvered the helicopter swiftly toward that mysterious valley. Upon getting closer, Albert and Merlin discovered that the circular blank area had turned into a piece of scorched earth, and the surrounding vegetation had collapsed toward the periphery of the circle.
Considering the intense explosion just now, the two speculated that this circular blank area was caused by the explosion, with the center of the explosion being the center of this circular space.
Albert suddenly felt a lump in his throat, and he had a bad premonition. He was extremely nervous and quickly said to the pilot, “Land quickly!”
Merlin blurted out, “Don't land at the center position to avoid destroying any clues on the ground due to the strong wind from the helicopter.”
Albert suddenly saw a few reflective fragments on the ground. He picked them up and upon taking a closer look at it, he realized they were shell-like fragments.
He immediately remembered that Charlie had once bought a piece of Tridacna for a sky-high price at an auction. That auction had caused quite a stir in Aurous Hill. Now, looking at these fragments, they were extremely similar in luster and texture to the Tridacna!
With this realization, Albert instantly felt his heart sank.
Merlin noticed the sudden change in Albert’s expression as he looked at the shell fragments in his hand and hurriedly asked, “What is this?”
Albert said in confusion, “This… This should belong to Master Wade…”

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