Case 4: Ace of Spades

1

Xiang: Qian Ren, get moving. I'll meet you in the van.

We're closer to the city now, take the same route that you saw the other driver take.

Roland notified the men at the hangar that we have a new driver.

If everything goes smoothly, I won't have to kill you...

 

*Gunshot fired*

 

Xiang: WE'RE UNDER ATTACK!

GET THE SPARE GUN!

MY GUN IS OUT OF AMMO!

QIAN, SHOOT!

 

OBJECTIVE

  • Survive the attack!
  • Protect Xiang.
  • Call Roland.
  • Get back to the base.

 

2

The bullet hit the van's front tire, I can't use it to escape. I need to take cover.

The only close building is a chemical fertilizer factory...

 

Xiang and I have made it to the factory... but we don't have much time. I'll need to get crafty, I can't beat them with a single handgun. There could be many of them.

 

You don't have much time, the Sun Yee On men will be in the factory in a matter of minutes. Look around in the factory and find a way to protect Xiang and yourself!

 

Fertilizer Factory

 

3

Walter is readily available, but I shouldn't risk turning on lights. I want to be hidden.

 

Potassium Water Bomb

 

4

I can hide in many closets and side rooms, but Xiang and I will eventually be found...

 

Potassium Water Bomb

 

5

Sulfuric Acid, Zinc, Ammonia, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium.

 

Potassium Water Bomb

 

6

I can use computers, lights, buckets, and ropes. The other items aren't easily accessible.

 

Potassium Water Bomb

 

7

I will dump potassium onto a wet floor.

 

 

8

I will dump potassium onto a wet floor.

 

 

9

My intuition says it will be at least four. I will have to trigger the bomb without being in sight.

 

 

10

I'm not sure, but I don't have time to cover all the doors. I'll need to pick the closest door and pray they come through that one.

 

 

11

I've set the trap... hopefully the men enter through the door I predicted.

 

Xiang: If they make it through the trap... we don't run, we fight.

 

The tripwire was triggered! Now Xiang and I need to get out of here and call Roland as soon as possible.

 

Xiang: We need to clean up the scene before we go... be wary, the Sun Yee On might not be dead.

 

What was that gunshot? Where is Xiang? Did he see more Sun Yee On men?

 

Xiang: Qian... we have a problem. I had to kill him, he was going to call in for backup.

 

It wasn't the Sun Yee On... It's my fault this officer is dead. What have I done? What... have... I... done...?

A police officer is dead because of me... How can I justify this evil? Is this really worth it? Maybe I should go back to London... maybe I should have never come here... What if I never even find Natalie's brother?

 

Officer's Body

 

12

Sulfuric Acid, Zinc, Ammonia, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium.

 

 

13

Water is available and the main room has large lights.

 

 

14

They must have tricked us into killing a police officer... they aren't here.

 

 

15

No, Xiang killed the officer before he called in for backup.

 

 

16

Xiang: Use the acid... and meet me at the van.

The van is gone, Qian... the Sun Yee On must have taken it.

Roland is not going to be happy...

We need to call Roland and get back to base.

 

There is a strong possibility if I go back to that Triad headquarters, I will die... But, if I don't... then Natalie's brother remains a mystery forever. I have no choice... I'm in this now.

 

Roland: You realize, it will be next to impossible to clean up everything perfectly... what a mess you two have caused.

I expected more from both of you. I'm sending someone to get you. Stay there.

 

Roland's Warehouse

 

17

I'm not sure, there's really only one way to find out. I need to talk to him.

 

Talk to Roland

 

18

It's far too late for that, there's no way I'd make it out alive.

 

Talk to Roland

 

19

It still will make Xiang and I look bad... but what can I do?

 

Talk to Roland

 

20

I'll have to defend myself... if I am even given the opportunity to do so.

 

Talk to Roland

 

21

Roland: Qian, this is a big mess now, we lost the money and got police involved... I need to communicate with Ri Zhou.

 

Analyze Roland

 

22

Roland: Unlikely, the police will analyze that entire factory, they will find evidence.

 

Analyze Roland

 

23

Roland: This entire operation is comprised... Ri Zhou will give me instructions for what to do.

 

Analyze Roland

 

24

Roland: This isn't the first attack.

 

Analyze Roland

 

25

Roland has a very calm demeanor, it is hard to tell if he is angry... I think he is disappointed.

 

Talk to Roland

 

26

Roland trusts his men very much... I think he thinks I did nothing but protect myself and Xiang.

 

Talk to Roland

 

27

His voice is very low and monotone. He sounds like he has dealt with this kind of situation before.

 

Talk to Roland

 

28

He is not armed, but what is that tattoo on his hand? I didn't see that before.

 

Talk to Roland

 

Look at his tattoo.

 

29

It is a black spade, much like the symbol an Ace of Spades uses. Strange... it also has an eye in it.

 

Talk to Roland

 

30

I'm having trouble figuring out its meaning, but I'm guessing that's how he got his nickname, "Spade".

 

Talk to Roland

 

31

Roland's right eye is white, I wonder if this has something to do with his tattoo. What is Roland's story? What happened to his eye?

 

Talk to Roland

 

32

I can't see any other tattoos, which makes me think this tattoo is very symbolic.

 

Talk to Roland

 

Conclude Investigation

1. How did Roland get his nickname?

 

2. What is Roland's nickname?

Correct Answers

1. How did Roland get his nickname?

  • his tattoo

 

2. What is Roland's nickname?

  • Spade

Roland: I noticed you were looking at my tattoo...

It's a constant reminder that even if we make it out alive...

The people we become have broken minds or broken hearts, and sometimes both.

You're no different, Qian... everyone in this business eventually questions who they really are.

My tattoo isn't a spade like most people think. It's an upside-down broken heart.

I keep it on my hand so I can remember the days when we all were a little more human.

 

Connecting the Dots...

After a series of mistakes and violence, you have yet to hear from Roland for what the future holds. You and Xiang patiently wait as Roland communicates with Ri Zhou. Ri Zhou was mentioned in Natalie's journal... could he be the one in charge?