Chapter 6796

Having listened to Merlin breaking down the details, Charlie asked, "Then, as a veteran detective who is experienced in fighting crime, do you think the AI's analysis is reliable?" "Yes," Merlin replied, nodding. "There's no direct evidence that Duca Mines is housing a dead soldier base, but the AI module's multi-faceted examination produced enough circumstantial evidence that makes this good enough to be a solid lead. In comparison, the other suspects can no doubt check a few boxes too, but not enough to make them a lead. "The AI module has also already surveyed the rest of Morocco. From every database and Horizon's satellite imaging, it found zero evidence that any mining company—legitimate or otherwise—is still using or reactivating their subterranean mines over the last ten years, because it's just cheaper and more effective to mine above ground. "However, Duca Mines is found to have been keeping their pit active, and yet there is no sign that they are mining phosphate from it.