[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-you-were-told-to-play-a-warlord-why-are-you-refu":3,"chapter-you-were-told-to-play-a-warlord-why-are-you-refu-you-were-told-to-play-a-warlord-why-are-you-refu-chapter-213":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Told to Play a Warlord, You Say You Don't Eat Beef?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2204042,3829,"Chapter 213","you-were-told-to-play-a-warlord-why-are-you-refu-chapter-213",213,"\u003Cp>Instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Everyone at the scene was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>All the clues found in Jack’s bedroom....\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Pointed to Miriam?!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The hair on the pillow!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The fingerprints on the phone!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Could it be.... Miriam is not dead yet! And even appeared in Jack’s bedroom?!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But the next second!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jack’s angry tone countered everyone’s conjecture!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“She is already dead!! It couldn't have been her who came here!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, Will, who had been listless, asked calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Does Miriam know where you live?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“If she wanted to, she definitely could have found out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Then it’s possible she told the Chesapeake Ripper before she was killed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Will lowered his eyelids and analyzed calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“The person who made the call believes that you and Miriam were very close. And believes that you feel guilty for her death.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Will’s conjecture pierced through a piece of information!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Chesapeake Ripper believes, and knows, that Miriam and Jack were very close!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even if Jack appeared cold, serious, and stern on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But the Ripper must know something!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To be able to make such a judgment!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Ripper knows that Jack feels guilty about Miriam’s death!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And in an instant!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A flash of inspiration crossed the minds of a few viewers! A terrifying inspiration!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The one who clearly knew this....\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Besides the viewers standing from a god’s-eye perspective...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There was one more person!!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jack had confided his heart to this person not long ago!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If it were the case that....\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jack hadn't mentioned it to anyone else....\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then it would be..... that person....\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>No one could be certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Because Jack’s guilt over Miriam was likely known by more than just that one person!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even Will could have guessed some of it from the details!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not to mention his wife and others who lived with Jack day and night.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But the plot didn't give the viewers a chance to continue guessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Following Will’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jack also fell into memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“You don’t have class today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jack looked at Miriam, who had walked into his office, and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And the latter had a hint of restraint on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although she was a genius in criminal psychology.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She was still just an intern at the Federal Bureau of Investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Facing her stern superior, Jack.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miriam was still a bit nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Yes, sir. I just thought this matter would be more important than the ‘Exclusionary Rule of Search and Seizure’ class.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“And I left a report here last night, I don’t know if you saw it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Facing Miriam’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jack nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I saw it, but please go back to class.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Feeling frustrated?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“If so, you need to be prepared; you will be frustrated often in the future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miriam had a hint of unwillingness on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“You should at least take a careful look at my report!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I have looked at it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Any comments, sir??”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“My comment is that you shouldn't be here, but should go back to class and study the ‘Good Faith Exception Clause’ diligently.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jack had a serious look on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“You know very well that the points raised in your report violate confidentiality clauses. You shouldn't belittle what you learn here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But Miriam didn't think so.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With stubbornness on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“If the Chesapeake Ripper is a surgeon, then we need to check the medical records of all known victims!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Redacted]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I know that without solid evidence, it’s impossible to get a search warrant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miriam’s expression was very determined.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But facing Miriam’s bluntness.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jack seemed to see the expression he wanted to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With a hint of playfulness on his face, he said pointedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Without a search warrant, an intern privately checking private medical records is one thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“But a full-time employee doing so is another thing entirely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miriam was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In front of the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Countless viewers were also taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jack’s meaning....\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wasn't it just asking Miriam, this intern, to privately check the medical records??\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This hint... was too obvious....\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But what the viewers cared about more.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Was Miriam’s investigation direction!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If the Ripper is a surgeon....\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then according to the Ripper’s thinking....\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Would he attack his own past patients?!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After all, as a doctor.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He must know his patients inside and out!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If they were the Ripper.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They would probably prioritize attacking their own past patients!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For one, it’s more convenient for the Ripper to screen targets! Regardless of the motive!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>0 ··Asking for flowers·· 0\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For another, with such intimate knowledge, it’s also more convenient for the Ripper to strike!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Was something no one in the police force had thought of, except for Miriam!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This is enough to prove.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miriam’s talent and achievements in criminal psychology!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She is absolutely a genius!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>.. ........ 0\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Holy crap!! Miriam’s line of thinking is so unique!!】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【I also think it’s very likely!!】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【If I were the Ripper, I think I would also screen targets through this method!】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Although we still don’t know what the Ripper’s basis for choosing targets is.】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【In the entire investigation team, only Miriam thought of this??】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Even Will didn't think of this point!】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【However... Will’s main investigation direction wasn't here, I guess.】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Miriam is trying to go head-to-head with the Ripper.】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Such a genius... her life is a bit too short....】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The New Year is approaching!!! The little author wishes everyone a smooth New Year in advance!! Academic progress!! Career success!! Love you all!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The New Year is approaching!!! The little author wishes everyone a smooth New Year in advance!! Academic progress!! Career success!! Love you all!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Chapter 264: Heart-to-heart! 【Asking for subscriptions!!!】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And Jack’s memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Was also pulled back to reality by a ringing phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Jack! Jack!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Jack! It’s me, Miriam!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I don’t know where I am! I can’t see anything!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I was so wrong, so wrong! Please, Jack! I beg you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The same recording as always.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Also made Jack’s face look ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The investigation continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And the next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The FBI also successfully tracked the most recent phone signal!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Quickly dispatched police to the outside of an abandoned observatory.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A female team member was introducing the situation to Will while walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“The burner phone that made the last call to Jack is inside here or within a hundred feet nearby.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“What was Miriam investigating?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Will was very curious about Miriam’s investigation direction back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Medical records. If that Ripper is a surgeon, she thought the Ripper might have treated one of his victims.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Have they checked the places she went?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Everything that could be checked has been checked. Every surgeon that the victims in all the Ripper cases might have come into contact with has been thoroughly investigated or monitored.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There was some silence between the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The conversation fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miriam’s direction definitely wasn't wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Otherwise, it wouldn't have led to her death!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Which means Miriam likely found the correct clue at that time!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But....\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even if the police investigated all the directions she had checked!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Digging deeper following Miriam’s line of thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Every surgeon that each victim might have come into contact with had also been thoroughly investigated by the police!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But... still no results!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>I’m afraid that after Miriam’s investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Ripper also realized the loophole! And completely blocked this clue!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And as the investigation team walked into the abandoned observatory.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jack took out his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And dialed the only number where the Ripper didn't hide the source of the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A ringtone rang out inside the observatory!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But.....\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When the group found the source of the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And saw that scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Everyone was stunned!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On a desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A severed arm was holding a mobile phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the phone, the incoming call alert and ringtone were lighting up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was exactly the call Jack had just dialed!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And seeing such a shocking scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Everyone was also a bit silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Clearly, this time they thought it was the Ripper’s oversight.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not hiding the signal source.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Allowing the police to successfully locate his position!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>All of this was also a trap set by the Ripper!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Or rather... this was the Ripper playing with them once again!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr\u002F>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>— Author's Notes —\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A new month!! A new year!! Asking you brothers for some monthly tickets for support!! Thank you everyone!!!\u003C\u002Fp>",1369,"2026-06-17T06:33:33.872Z","2026-06-17T09:01:43.081Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","73812659c306f0c3421f09be9bcd74c1a2064cd7d21e7d03f5e22ce0750790d3","you-were-told-to-play-a-warlord-why-are-you-refu-chapter-214","you-were-told-to-play-a-warlord-why-are-you-refu-chapter-212",250,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fyou-were-told-to-play-a-warlord-why-are-you-refu-cover.jpg"]