The match ignited a weak flame, and he swayed closer to the kerosene lamp. The cotton rope wick was lit, and the dim light gradually spread outward, dispersing the surrounding darkness.
The figure revealed in front of the lamp flicked out the match and covered it with a glass cover.
The lit wick became almost stable, and the figure briefly left the range of the oil lamp, and then the door closed.
Wow——
The key chain fell on the sofa in a parabola. Lu Li looked around the detective agency that he had become familiar with, and adjusted the kerosene lamp to radiate the entire house.
The darkness has no place to hide, hiding in corners and waiting for opportunities.
Lu Li sat in the thickened chair behind the desk, half of his face hidden in the shadows that could not be illuminated by the oil lamp, and thought quietly.
The last ember light in the sky is about to dissipate, and all inhabited houses in Rodster Port are already lit with oil lamps. The rarer electric lamps are only lit around government facilities and noble mansions.
Today is the third day since Lu Li suddenly appeared in this world.
After understanding that this world was not on Earth and that the technological stage was in the early stages of the Industrial Revolution, Lu Li disassembled his mobile phone and sold it to several businessmen or artists who liked to collect special collections in exchange for the house, some shillings, and the ability to move around freely.
identity.
In order to obtain information about this world, he first went to the tavern to listen to the conversations of the guests and got the key information: [After dark, stay in a place with light]
Every resident knew this, and even the most alcoholic would bring an oil lamp home with him after getting drunk in a tavern.
Everyone tries their best to ensure that they are under the light after dark. Even homeless people will move to government facilities when night falls and rest under the electric lights.
The reason is unknown.
There was something weird about this thing from beginning to end.
Lu Liben suspected that this sentence was the result of the capital operation of the kerosene company in order to obtain higher profits, but after the ghost incident during the day, things did not seem to be that simple.
After finding something in the tavern, Lu Li's next step was to go to the local library, and then he got a piece of news: the Belfast library suffered a fire a few months ago, and now there is only a ruin that no one has cleaned up.
Lu Li did the next best thing and tried to understand part of the world view from passers-by. The strange thing was that everyone was very taboo about this and didn't want to talk too much for fear of being entangled in something unknown.
The Bizarre Detective Agency was created from this. I wonder what is more suitable for running around asking questions than a detective?
As a result, Lu Li searched around and solved several haunted cases that were not haunted. Until today, he was able to peek into a corner of the world - whether it was true or not is unclear for the time being.
Perhaps Lu Li should stay away from the light at night and learn the deeper secrets of this world, but this is too risky.
Even if it turns out to be just a rumor spread by Belfast City Council to prevent citizens from going out at night.
The quartz clock on the table showed 6:25. Because of the lingering mist in the sky, the sky darkened earlier than usual.
Lu Li's gaze fell outside the window. The light from the windows of every house was like stars, all over Rodster Harbor.
He recalled the last words the psychiatrist said before leaving the house.
"If you didn't tell the second story, then there is a high chance that you are being haunted by a ghost. But the chance is not small now. Just in case, you can spend more time with friends and stay among people in the past few days.
A place with many people will do, as ghosts rarely attack when there are many people, or you can find a real exorcist. And remember one thing: be sure to stay in a place with light."
Staying in a place with light here is like drinking more hot water on Earth, which cures all diseases.
His eyes regained focus, and Lu Li picked up the phone, wanting to call his friends over to increase his popularity.
Stop when your finger is about to touch the turntable and slowly retract it.
He remembered that he had no friends yet.
Lu Li leaned back against the backrest of his seat, closed his eyes, and took a nap.
Tick tock—tick tock—
The quartz clock on the desk kept ringing day and night, and time passed by minute by second.
Lu Li's body gradually relaxed on the seat and fell into sleep...
"You think it's someone else, but it's actually me, Mu Su Su Da!"
A thunderous voice suddenly sounded in my mind.
Lu Li woke up with a start, and his opened black eyes shrank into needles. It took him a long time to react, and he let out a slight breath.
The time on the desk is 8:00.
There are more lights outside the window, not less.
You can vaguely hear the whistle of a ship docking in the distance, echoing in the night sky.
His eyes fell on the table. There was another piece of investigation information to be processed on the table. The content was that a lumberjack named John was haunted by a ghost.
Raising his palm, Lu Li was about to pick up the piece of information.
Tick-tick-tick-
In the eerily quiet detective agency, the sound of rolling marbles suddenly sounded.
His arm paused in mid-air and retracted little by little. Lu Li raised his head and stared at the yellowed old white ceiling, his eyes following the rolling sound.
Is it a ghost? Or a coincidence?
The rolling sound disappeared after a few seconds, and Lu Li waited attentively.
Gululu——
Lu Li suddenly looked away and looked at the sofa in the corner of the living room.
A transparent glass ball rolled out from the gap under the sofa, like an eyeball, and rolled all the way to Lu Li's feet like a naughty child playing a prank.
Lu Li didn't have time to lower his head to observe the glass ball and pick it up. The next moment, a sudden baby cry came from the window.
Wow wow wow——
The shrill cries of babies are extremely penetrating in the quiet night, making people feel uneasy.
Lu Li frowned and was hesitating whether to go to the window to take a look when the sound of crying suddenly disappeared.
Are you going to repeat what you heard during the day?
As I thought about this, the curtains fluttered slightly, as if the wind was blowing - but the windows were closed.
Lu Li remained silent and motionless, quietly observing everything that happened.
The curtains calmed down after half a minute.
First there was the glass ball, then there was the cry of the baby, then there was the vision of the curtains, then...
Wow——
A strange noise like stirring came from the kitchen.
Lu Li remained unmoved, and the strange noise showed no sign of stopping. This strange stalemate lasted for several minutes, before Lu Li finally stood up and walked to the kitchen.
The house we exchanged for is old, so it’s not surprising that there are rats.
Lu Li took off his black windbreaker, hung it on the hanger by the door, rolled up his shirt sleeves and walked to the kitchen.
When passing by the dining table, Lu Li picked up the kitchen knife in the fruit bowl and held it with his backhand.
And just as he approached the kitchen, the abnormal noise suddenly disappeared.
Lu Li, whose mood remained unchanged, stood at the door. He glanced across the kitchen, looked back, walked to the sink, put the kitchen knife next to him, and turned on the faucet.
Wow.
The sound of water sounds, the sound of flowing water and the clear water bring a cool feeling.
Lu Li remained motionless, staring at the pool.
A pale face was like latte art on coffee, twisted and deformed, flowing out of the water in a sticky consistency.
