Chapter 111 The minister who has not returned for a long time
It was late at night, and Victor had no sleep at all. He sat in the study, lit a candlestick, sipped coffee, and looked out the window at the thunderstorm night.
The door was knocked softly by Will, who was also awake and seemed to have something to say to Victor.
"I forgot to tell you something just now, Mr. Victor."
Victor asked Will to sit first. There was still coffee and the temperature was very suitable.
"About the last time the police station broke in and searched..." Will didn't mince words as soon as he sat down, "I inquired secretly and found that the senior superintendent was not just targeting us."
Hearing this, Victor raised his eyebrows curiously.
"Oh? Please continue."
Will continued: "He used his authority to search three apartment buildings and a private residence on Baker Street. He also stated that he had received a report to arrest criminals."
When he said these words, Victor immediately had some ideas.
Superintendent Brut's search of the Xianxiang Mansion seems to have solid evidence, but in fact there are too many doubts.
Now that he used the same method to break into other people's houses on Baker Street, it may be concluded that in fact, he has no idea where Mike is hiding, and his judgment may only be a rough or vague area.
So, who is tipping him off?
The servant at home? Permis or Conan?
If it were the two of them, they wouldn't have helped Will cover last time.
Also, it is the duty of the police station to pursue Mike. Why would Weeden come inexplicably to investigate some invisible magic? Is it really a coincidence?
Victor rubbed the bridge of his nose and had already labeled Superintendent Brut as the protective umbrella of the Cigar Club, so that the other party's motives would be reasonable.
Only Weeden couldn't explain the reason. He had just returned from the East a few days ago, so logically he shouldn't have contacted Brut.
And looking at the looks of disgust between the two of them, it doesn't look like they are pretending at all.
However, it is useless to think too much now. Mike has left. If he does not want to come back, Victor can only contact him through the Taoist temple, but... Victor is not the kind of organizer who likes to force others.
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There was nothing to say that night. Victor was not going to go to the detective agency the next day and had already asked de Gaulle for leave.
He wanted to go back to the Defense and Suppression Department to make inquiries to see if the minister from the Western Continent had returned.
The case of the Berkeley family is likely to involve invisible magic, and it is the kind that Victor has never seen before, so he needs some professional advice, and it would be best to meet with the minister.
However, it was a pity that the minister was still in the Western Continent and had not returned. Charti flirted with Victor again in front of the counter on the third floor.
"That's it... Then do you know when Mr. Minister will come back?" Victor winked at the beautiful and sexy lady in front of him.
Charti pursed her lips, saying that she didn't know either, but she revealed a very key clue to Victor.
"The Velen Inspection Bureau hopes that our minister will stay for a few more days. There will be a court hearing there, and he should be present as a hearing panel."
"The hearing panel?" Victor couldn't help but be a little curious, "Is it the trial at the Gray Bean High Court?"
Sharti nodded like a chicken.
"It is said that Greybean has faced serious accountability. Countries that sent caravans to participate in the Samhain Festival have strongly demanded that Greybean compensate for the disaster. Therefore, the cabinet is eager to find the culprit of the disaster.
I will also give an explanation to the countries in the Western Continent."
Victor's expression couldn't help but move: "Explain?"
"I heard it's a political issue..." Charti's tone revealed helplessness.
Her words puzzled Victor.
In his opinion, the culprits of the disaster should be Donnie and Crow. Even Professor Carmen is just a chess piece being manipulated, and the other party is already dead.
The countries seeking huge compensation are most likely taking this opportunity to attack Gray Bean, especially the Kingdom of Gordon, who can use this opportunity to avenge the humiliation of the eight-year war failure.
It is generally difficult for ordinary people to figure out what those politicians are thinking, but what is certain is that it is impossible for Downey and Crow to be caught by Gray Bean.
In this way, the so-called court trial is nothing more than sending out a scapegoat.
Regarding this issue, the two chatted for a few more words. Sharti didn't know who the murderer Gray Bein had caught, or how many people he had arrested, because the detailed information had not been released yet.
Finally, Victor asked Charti to help convey the message to the minister, and briefly explained the affairs of the Berkeley family.
Although neither Dutch nor De Gaulle wanted the Police to intervene, why should Victor listen to them?
At least in terms of invisible skills, the Anti-Suppression Department is much more professional than those two people. Victor doesn't want to play detective games with de Gaulle and end up being dumb.
Regarding how Sharti conveyed the news to the minister on the other side of the ocean, Victor asked her a lot.
According to her, this is also related to the invisible art. There are some stone spires built on both sides. They are managed and operated by Blood Rose, one of the five major churches. They have placed a receiving station at the spire. Those who send telegrams need to
For an additional service fee, messages can be sent overseas through the minaret.
Charti couldn't explain the specific reason. She pulled Victor in the hope of "further" development, but Victor made an excuse and didn't stay at the Anti-Suppression Department longer.
He came to the place where he often practiced flying cards and played poker all day long. His skills improved by leaps and bounds, and he was basically able to hit nine out of ten shots from a distance of about ten meters.
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After a day off, Victor returned to the detective agency early on the third day to inquire about the progress of De Gaulle.
As soon as the other party heard the footsteps going upstairs, he opened the door of the office and asked Victor to hurry in.
He is still full of enthusiasm for his work, especially when he gets new clues.
"I asked about the address of the head maid, Meridge. She is a native of Renekton. She lives on Gilded Avenue, and she is married. Her husband is just an ordinary worker."
De Gaulle said proudly.
Victor pretended to give him a thumbs up in admiration: "Awesome, as expected of you, can you tell me how you found it?"
"Mr. Parker gave it to me, let's take a look!" De Gaulle placed a maid's schedule form on the table, with the maids' attendance plan clearly stated on it.
"You didn't come yesterday, so it's convenient for me to move alone." Lighting his pipe, de Gaulle continued excitedly, "I went to Stormwind Villa again. Siqin and Dutch were both there, but I didn't stay long so as not to disturb the grumpy man.
...I just met Mr. Parker. I originally wanted to ask him for a recommendation to talk to Ms. Merrige, but when I thought about Sean’s situation before, I thought it would be better for us to meet outside the villa."
Although Dr. Depp denied the possibility that Mrs. Shasa was poisoned, de Gaulle believed that the team of maids who had been taking care of his wife must have key clues.
As luck would have it, today is a day off for Meredith during her shift schedule, and she should be returning to her home on Gilded Avenue to reunite with her husband and children.
The two of them didn't waste time, quickly packed up and headed to the Gilded Avenue.
Not long after, their carriage stopped in front of an exquisite cottage that was incompatible with the surrounding bungalows.
Although the house is not big, it can be clearly seen that the owner spent some money to repair the original dilapidated house.
The salary of servants who can work in the Berkeley family is much higher than that of ordinary domestic servants.
For example, most maids like Permis only have about 80 faraka a year, but the Berkeley family can pay more than 120 faraka.
The income of the head maid will definitely not be less than 200 francs, which is higher than that of ordinary agents of the Inspection Bureau.
In addition, the housing prices on Gilded Avenue are already cheap, and renting a house per square meter only costs thirty-fifty cents per year. She is fully capable of repairing the old house to make it look better.