After returning to the first floor from the basement, Ms. Mapel returned to the second floor to continue working as expected.
She is now the only one on duty in the Human Resources Department of the Bureau of Investigation.
The intensity of the work is definitely high enough.
At least since Ronald joined the company, he has never seen the female investigator go home to rest or come to work.
——She has never left the Bureau of Investigation headquarters.
It doesn't matter after two hours.
"and"
Lie down at the front desk and let the table support your body.
Ronald yawned again.
The newly acquired ‘lie detector’ spell is useful, but it’s just that much so far.
The investigators' hall was empty, not even a ghost could be seen.
He couldn't find the target even if he tried.
Raising his head slightly, Ronald glanced at the small pocket above the hall.
Warm heating items were hung on the beams, and the warm sleepiness was simply creeping into my brain.
It's a pity that this mysterious heating facility cannot be widely spread.
Otherwise, there would be no room for the development of heating in this world.
Click——
While Ronald was thinking aimlessly, the door to the Investigation Bureau headquarters suddenly opened from the outside.
Two men in black coats came in from outside.
With their frowning expressions and full figures, they were obviously two investigators busy at work.
Entering the lobby of the Investigation Bureau, the two men took off their hats and tucked them under their arms. They looked around the hall together.
When they saw Ronald, who was new to the job, the two nodded friendly towards him.
Then......
The two men walked behind the investigation bureau without saying a word.
There was not a trace of hesitation audible in the resolute steps.
"..."
Watching the two investigators leave and walk through the hall, Ronald looked a little dull.
That's what the front office of the Bureau of Investigation is like.
Investigators who are already working in the Bureau of Investigation are familiar with the situation of the headquarters and will not waste time at the front desk.
People who are not familiar with it will generally not come here.
Based on the advice kindly provided by Miss Nicole.
When doing this job, just pay attention to ordinary people who come in unexpectedly, and then send such ordinary people away.
"..."
Ronald stretched out his hand and scratched his hair, then his eyes wandered to the ceiling again.
To be honest, he now has the urge to take out "The Divine Comedy".
It's not that he wants to make big news like "Burrenwich Investigation Bureau headquarters exploded".
But in this boring environment, reading can still be a bit of entertainment.
It's really boring to stand alone like this!
"..."
"Three people have died?"
"This is no joke, let's move quickly."
"Mr. Willard, we called the carriage and it stopped at the door. We can just go out and take the carriage."
At this moment, the discussion of several men came from behind the first floor.
Because the Investigation Bureau headquarters was too quiet, their conversation even reached Ronald's warm ears clearly.
It sounds like... they're discussing an incident involving human life?
Listening carefully, the voices of the men discussing gradually became clearer.
Bang bang bang——
Footsteps also appeared.
As footsteps and discussions approached, the two men who had just walked in for a short time came out followed by a man with a majestic face.
Without stopping, the three of them were about to leave the investigation bureau.
"uh-huh......?"
However, just before leaving, the dignified man taking the lead stopped.
He suddenly turned his head to look at Ronald. After carefully examining and confirming that this was an unfamiliar new face, the man hesitated for less than a second before giving instructions:
"New boy, you remember."
"If someone asks you later if you have seen Willard Owen in the Bureau in the past two days, you can tell him this."
"I was with George and Huggins today."
"Went to a small village called Celephes five miles outside the city."
"It is a high-level incident involving human life."
"..."
Having said this, the man was silent for a moment before continuing:
"Also, if I don't come back after a week, remember to report the matter to the director."
"Let's go."
Without waiting for Ronald to answer.
The moment the words fell, the majestic man was vaguely taking the lead.
The three of them left the Bureau of Investigation headquarters without looking back.
The moment the door of the Investigation Bureau was opened, Ronald could still see the taxi that had been ordered and was parked outside.
"..."
Watching the direction in which the three disappeared.
After thinking about it, Ronald took out the pen and paper from the front desk and counted the time in his mind.
[Frost Snow Moon...cross out——]
【November 13】
[George and Huggins returned to the Investigation Bureau, reported their work, and were led by Mr. Willard to Celephais, five miles outside the city, for a high-level incident involving human life. 】
Looking at myself, I can almost read the characters from another world that can be used as cipher text.
Ronald chuckled and nodded with satisfaction.
"Isn't this considered passive and sagging?"
After putting away the notepad, Ronald began to look around the hall boredly again.
The area of the lobby of the Bureau of Investigation headquarters is actually not too large, and it is estimated that it will not exceed 200 square meters.
In addition to the brick and wood structure that makes up the main body of the building, there are handles hanging kerosene lamps on the surrounding walls. When lit together, the hall will definitely become brightly lit.
It seems that it has been winter recently.
Near the gas street lamps on Burrenwich Street, workers can be seen frequently in action. They are erecting the latest electric street lamps.
After a while, the city's nights will be guarded by electric lights.
Thinking of this, Ronald recalled Yoiz at the beginning of his time travel.
In that small village, you couldn't even see a gas lamp.
"The gap is really big..."
After muttering quietly, Ronald said out of boredom:
"Volume 11, page 260, item 6."
The hall was extremely quiet, and there was no movement in front of Ronald.
The spell did take effect.
But there was no object in front of him, and he couldn't realize the convenience brought by this ability.
Then, Ronald walked around the front desk and came to the door.
He carefully opened the door of the Investigation Bureau, revealing only a very narrow crack.
The winter sunshine worked its way in, leaving a thin line in the hall.
Standing on it, Ronald finally experienced the power of the lie detector.
Through the gate, as long as he focuses his eyes on a passerby, he can vaguely feel several rhythmic fluctuations. According to the frequency of this fluctuation, he can probably sense the person's current physiological state, and from this he can do something.
make a judgment.
This is really how a lie detector works...
Confirming the ability that comes with joining the Bureau of Investigation, Ronald gently closed the door.
Slowly wander back to the front desk.
He began to think--
Otherwise, when I go to work tomorrow, I can buy a chair on the way.
This stop lasted a day, and it was quite tiring...