What opened the door was a middle-aged man in uniform, with a strong body, a beard, sharp eyes, and a small scar near his eyebrow bone, which was very conspicuous in the afternoon sun.
Hall, Bundy's most effective lieutenant.
After Bundy took most of the people to investigate the whereabouts of the 'monsters', the place was handed over to the other party.
"Sir Jason?"
Looking at Jason in the room, Hall was very surprised. The detective obviously did not expect to see Jason here.
"Good afternoon, Detective Hall."
"Are you looking for Finch?"
"He helped me deliver a message. If there is anything, I can help."
Jason had met the other party when he was in the clock tower. Although he was not as familiar with Finch, he remembered the other party's name during the introduction while chatting with Bundy. Similarly, Jason also guessed the other party's purpose.
This is not difficult. After Bundy took away most of the people, the other party came to look for Finch who was supposed to be on vacation. It could only be that something happened and they were in urgent need of manpower.
The fact was just as Jason expected. Hall hesitated for a moment, but then thought of the 'night watchman' in front of him with the title of 'special advisor', and said simply:
"There was a kidnapping."
"The case is a bit... strange."
The police detective considered his words and described it this way.
Being able to become a police detective already shows that the other party has rich experience. Under normal circumstances, even if the case is complicated, it is just difficult to solve, and it will never be "strange".
Therefore, this aroused Jason's curiosity.
"strangeness?"
Jason emphasized the word
"Yes, strange."
Hall nodded, and then said:
"If possible, let's talk while we walk."
"The crime scene is on the outskirts of the city, not close to here, and you need to come back in the evening."
After saying that, the detective looked at Jason expectantly.
"certainly."
Jason replied with a smile.
Although he was hired as a special consultant, he was still responsible for patrolling at night.
Since he was paid, he would not shirk it.
After all, this can be regarded as a different kind of agreement.
At the door, a carriage that was obviously expensive to build was parked there.
The coachman stood in front of the carriage. When he saw Jason and Hall coming out, he immediately turned around and opened the door, and then stood aside quietly.
"Mr. Detective, please."
When Jason and Hall approached, the driver was very polite and bowed politely.
Although there was nothing wrong with the whole process, Jason could tell that the driver in front of him was a little nervous, as if he was always worried that he was rude or had done something wrong.
And compared with the expensive carriage behind the other party, this is obviously a bit incongruous.
But Jason wisely remained silent.
He did not forget that he was just a consultant, and Hall was really in charge.
Hall nodded politely to the coachman and got into the carriage. Jason did the same, followed after nodding, and boarded the carriage.
After the two got on the bus, the coachman closed the door, checked again that both of them were seated, and then immediately returned to their seats and shook his whip.
Snapped!
With a crisp sound, the carriage started slowly. Two or three minutes later, the carriage began to accelerate. The streets on both sides retreated rapidly, but there was no bump in the car.
The driver's excellent driving skills are worthy of praise.
Of course, it's also because this carriage is good enough.
Jason didn't have much research on carriages, but at the first glance, he could tell that this wide carriage pulled by two horses was so extraordinary. It didn't need to be described in detail, it was just an intuitive effect, just like ordinary people saw.
It feels the same as gold and precious stones.
And got into the carriage?
Feeling the softness of the seat and cushions, Jason raised his hand and placed it on the armrest. He could recognize that the embellishments on the armrest were valuable agate and turquoise. When the tip of his nose moved, he could smell the scent on the side of the car and under his feet.
There is a smell of ice cubes, food and drinks in the dark compartment.
"Mobile refrigerator?"
“What a luxury.”
Although he didn't know much about carriages, Jason knew how extravagant it would be to install a mobile refrigerator in this carriage, because it would require at least an ice storage cellar in winter, and he wanted to dig out and maintain such a cellar.
Cellar, ordinary people don't even think about it.
Must be a noble.
Or a wealthy businessman.
Involuntarily, Jason began to guess the identity of the carriage owner.
Then, he looked at Hall.
He didn't forget what Hall said before.
The detective immediately sat up straight and began to introduce.
"The person who was kidnapped is Lord Fullerton. He is one of Lord's leading wealthy businessmen. He owns a carriage shop, a coal mine, a textile workshop, etc. under his name."
"Before the fire, Lord Fullerton would attend any charity banquet hosted by every Lord Mayor, but after the fire, the Lord became solitary."
"He moved out of the city and came to live in a manor in the suburbs. He also dismissed most of the servants, leaving only a few cooks and handymen."
There was regret on Hall's face. It was obvious that this wealthy businessman had a good reputation.
"Fire?"
Jason repeated the words he was interested in.
"Um."
"In an accident, after a dinner party, the drunken Lord Fullerton knocked over a candle. The overturned candle lit the whole house, including Lord Fullerton's valet, butler and housekeeper.
Unfortunately, he died in the fire, and although Lord Fullerton was rescued, his appearance was also ruined."
Hall sighed, his face becoming more and more regretful, and he even couldn't help but shake his head.
"Is the person who was kidnapped this Lord Fullerton?"
Jason continued to ask.
"Yes."
"The person who was kidnapped was Lord Fullerton. But the strange thing is that the kidnapper left a letter saying that he had kidnapped Lord Fullerton. But other than that, he didn't leave anything on the letter.
Blackmail demands.”
Hall nodded, and then explained in a more accurate tone:
"Whether it's extortion of property or excessive demands, there's no such thing!"
"It seems like they just came here to kidnap people."
"But the existence of that letter makes the theory of kidnapping unreasonable, because it requires secrecy."
"It would be unreasonable to kidnap a rich man who lives in isolation and has little protective power just to show off or provoke."
The police detective explained his point of view.
Jason did not express any opinions at will, but listened patiently and intently.
Because he knew very well that the police detective in front of him was far more professional and experienced than him.
But, the next moment——
"Ahhhhh!"
The screams interrupted the two of them. Jason and Hall couldn't help but look in the direction of the screams. Suddenly, their pupils shrank.
