Charlie thought about Vera's theory before speaking, "I've always had the feeling that the Qing Eliminating Society would eventually catch on that the airline had exposed them, but I presumed we could gather as much information as we could before they realized it.

"I didn't expect them to go into hiding after the death of the Four Earls either. They must have been reflecting on the recent turn of events and soon noticed what the issue was."

Pausing, he then continued, "Still, it's strange. The