"Is the person alive?" Dean Gianvito pressed.
"The Special Item only works if the person is alive," Wu Heng explained.
The others who had crowded around also showed joy upon hearing this explanation.
Since they had entered the city, the entire case had been obscure and difficult. It seemed like the Association members were unimpeded in their investigation, with no local interference, yet they were constantly circling back without any progress.
Today it looked like there was a breakthrough, as they had found the family of the murdered Secret Speaker.
There might be some important clues.
"Don't delay, lest there be any problems with this clue," Gianvito said.
He feared that others might find it first and silence them prematurely.
Wu Heng glanced at the pendant and instructed those behind him, "Some of you stay and guard this place; Gianvito, the rest follow me. Are there any horses? Bring the horses over."
"Yes!" everyone responded, their morale boosted.