The carriage carried the two people through the lively city center, passed the Municipal Square and the nearby Glorious Holy Church, and then passed a few blocks into the dock area. It was even more lively and crowded here, and the coachman had to slow down and avoid the streets.
Crowds of people running around.
There is also a square in the center of the dock area. This square is called the Blue Hope Square. From the square, you can see the dock not far away and the blue sea outside the dock. There are many pigeons and seagulls flying over the square, surrounded by people.
It's a tavern and a hotel.
This is the news center in the southern part of the New World, and you can even buy all kinds of strange rumors and secret news in several taverns.
Of course, most of the people who come to drink in these pubs are sailors and dock workers. They bring rumors from all over the world and brag to each other in the pub. They have no idea whether the words coming out of their mouths are true or just to deceive others.
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The two of them got off the carriage at the square, paid the fare, and carried their backpacks to a hotel facing the West Coast Sea. This hotel has a grand name, Sails of the West Sea. This was more than two years ago.
Where they stayed for a few days, the two entered the hotel and booked a double room. They planned to rest here for a few days and look for news about the smuggling ships crossing the West Sea.
After traveling for more than 36 consecutive hours, although the two of them were very energetic, they also felt that it was necessary to take a nap. They entered the room to tidy up a little and then lay down on their own beds to sleep.
Steven heard constant knocking on the door of the room in his sleep. He sat up. Kate, who was on the bed opposite, was also awakened by the knocking on the door. He picked up his pocket watch and looked at it. It was only after 4 pm.
Fortunately, they basically slept for two hours and felt that their energy had been restored.
Steven got up and came to the door and asked: "Who is knocking outside? We reminded the waiter not to disturb."
A voice came from outside the door: "I'm sorry, sir, please open the door. We are detectives from the New Westin Police Department. We have been ordered to verify the passengers staying in the hotel in the dock area. Please cooperate with us to open the door."
Steven turned to look at Kate, who was sitting beside the bed and nodded.
The two got dressed, and Steven opened the door. There was a hotel waiter standing outside the door, and two people next to him. One of them was younger, wearing a dark blue police uniform and a uniform cap, and the other was slightly older.
A young man in plain clothes, holding a narrow-brimmed hat in his hand, with two very energetic beards on his upper lip, his eyes were a little sharp, but at this time he said to Steven in a kind tone: "I'm sorry, gentlemen!
Excuse me for disturbing your rest, have you just arrived at the new Westin today?"
Steven nodded and said: "We took the train from York City and just got off the train and came here today."
At this time, Steven noticed that there were two uniformed policemen outside the room diagonally across the aisle. They were led by the store clerk and knocked on the door, saying similar words to the room inside.
The detective in civilian clothes shrugged and said: "This is a little noisy. Dear sir, can you allow us to come in? It won't take up a lot of your time. I will only ask a few questions. After you answer them as appropriate, you can continue to rest."
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Steven stepped back and said, "Please come in, can you pour a few cups of tea or coffee?" The latter sentence was addressed to the clerk outside the door, and the waiter nodded and left.
"You don't have to be so polite, gentlemen, I am Agent Frank, and this is my colleague, Officer Pete. What do you call these two gentlemen?" Frank asked.
Steven replied: "I am Steven Lancelot, and this is my companion Kate Hopson. Please sit down, please. Do you have any questions that we need to answer?"
Frank nodded and sat on the chair by the table. He put his hat on the table and said: "Nice to meet you! You have just answered the first question, and there are two more questions: Mr. Lancelot and
Where is Mr. Hopson going? And how long do you plan to stay in the new Westin?”
"We are going to take a merchant ship to the Port of Cania in the Principality of Seran, and we will probably stay in New Westin for a few days." Steven answered casually.
Frank nodded again and said: "Very good, then I wish you both a smooth trip on the sea! Have you seen the news in the new Westin Morning News?"
"No, Mr. Agent, we just got here and haven't had time to buy a newspaper to read it."
"Then I suggest you buy a morning newspaper and read it. The most important events that happened in New Westin during this period are continuously reported on the headlines of the morning newspaper. If you have any clues, please come to us immediately at the homicide investigation department of the police station. If
If Pete and I are away, we can find other police officers."
After Frank finished speaking, he took out a business card from his coat pocket and handed it to Steven.
Steven took the business card, looked at it and said: "Okay, Mr. Frank, we will buy a newspaper and read it later. If by chance we have any clues, we will definitely come to you."
At this time, the clerk who had just left knocked on the door and walked in with a tray, put 4 cups of coffee on the table, then exited the room and closed the door.
Frank looked at the cup of coffee and said, "Thank you for the coffee! One last thing, please show me your travel instructions."
Steven and Kate looked at each other, and Kate said at the side: "We came from the Saiman Rainforest. Unfortunately, we encountered a capsizing incident while crossing the river in the rainforest. Our luggage, including the travel ticket, were all in that incident."
It was lost."
The laws of the Grant Continental Union do have such a provision: when travelers leave their hometown, they need to issue a travel pass stamped with the official seal of the city hall at the local city hall, referred to as a travel pass, which mainly proves the traveler’s place of origin and status.
For someone's legality, this vellum official document is usually only checked when sailing across the sea in a sailing ship at various ports in Grant. It is basically of no use elsewhere.
When the two left their hometown two years ago, they were chased by spies from the church. How could they dare to go to the city hall to issue a travel ticket? Moreover, the time was very urgent at the time. They left the manor at night and had no time to go to the city hall.
This was also the reason why they were looking for a smuggling ship to cross the Sea of Wesko. They came to the New World two years ago on a smuggling ship. After all, they would not be able to get on the ship without a travel ticket, and it might also attract spies from the church.
Frank frowned after hearing Kate's words and said: "This is not easy! Gentlemen, it is impossible to prove the legitimacy of the two gentlemen without a travel note. Did you come by boat from Grant? From
Where specifically? Or where are you from?"
"We are all from the Principality of Götland, Mr. Agent, I'm pretty sure there is no law that stipulates that the police will get into trouble without a travel pass, right?" Steven said cautiously.
"But now New Westin is in an extraordinary period. Gentlemen, I will not embarrass you two, but I will record your situation and report it to the police. And I ask these two gentlemen not to leave New Westin for the time being.
, until evidence can be found to prove that you are innocent, or we catch the murderer." Frank said.