Mary's Nineteenth Century

Staring at a strange man face to face in a daze is very inconsistent with the standards of a lady.

Elizabeth caught her gaffe, "I'm sorry, I lost my mind. I'm so sorry."

"It doesn't matter. Your family is lost, and you can be forgiven for being lost."

Mary handed out the steps in a considerate manner, and instantly had a guess in her mind.

The person who came was Elizabeth Bennet. This lady had a strange but familiar surname, which was exactly the surname of the original body.The reason for Elizabeth's surprise was of course because she saw someone with a similar face.

For four years, even if Mary dreamed back at midnight, no more memories of her original body emerged in her mind.

Even now facing Elizabeth head-on, this body still does not have the slightest memory fragments of the past flashing.

What dies is dead.

Mary knew that the connection between the soul and the body was very mysterious. Even though she had studied a lot of mystical theories, theories were still theories.When it comes to reality, there is still only speculation.

Starting from her own experience, she infers that the original body was buried alive in the coffin and died for a long time.Before she arrived and was revived, the soul of the original body had been ascended to heaven for a few days.

There are very few remaining memories, because the body is already dead.

As for why she can be resurrected?

Because under a certain opportunity, her own soul is wrapped in powerful energy, and by chance, it will merge with the dead body, repair the body and be reborn.

What is the powerful ability?

After experiencing the black sand island and combining the occult books collected and read, it can be boldly assumed that the murderer Harlan Tory almost succeeded.

The underground triangular room is full of weird patterns, and three people worship a coffin in the center of the resurrection, which is the idea of ​​counting the murderers.

Harlan Tory, who was physically strong, died suddenly on the spot. Before he died, he shouted 'No!wrong!wrong!Apophis, I was wrong...'

What's wrong?

Apophis is the Egyptian god of darkness to whom Harun Tori petitions to resurrect a man.Resurrection from the dead requires at least an equal exchange, and the revolving formation is to exchange three lives for one life.

When Harun Tori buried the original body alive, the formation had already been activated, but something went wrong.Tori mistook the summoning rune, and he had Mary's resurrection before he buried Watson and Georgiana alive with the other two sacrifices.

One person is born, and the caster must pay the price of backlash.

Harlan

Tori died suddenly and without warning.Before he died, he saw a completely different Mary and realized how big a mistake he had made.He made a mistake, not in repentance, but in recognition that he had made a mistake with the rune.

Of course, the above is just speculation.

It is impossible for Mary to give an example.

First of all, she will not kill one person to resurrect another person, and secondly, resurrection from the dead must be at the right time, place, and harmony.

Why do you choose to resurrect yourself instead of others?Maybe it has something to do with the wavelength of the soul, maybe it has something to do with the state of death, maybe it has something to do with the energy field at the moment when parallel universes meet.

There are too many possibilities, making the resurrection from the dead a miracle that can be encountered but not sought.

Because of this, it is even more important to track down the Scarab Club.The truth hidden there can test the inference, and the process of pursuing it is also extremely exciting and interesting.

At the moment, Mary still has to make insinuations to determine the relationship between Elizabeth and the original body.

"Miss Elizabeth, if you have any concerns, you may wish to speak up. When searching for missing persons, no detail can be overlooked."

This sounded like asking Elizabeth's purpose for coming to London this time, and it was also an opportunity to give her an explanation.

It is not difficult to see that Darcy's concern for Elizabeth exceeds the scope of friends, and Elizabeth staring at the strange man in a daze can easily lead to misunderstanding.For some misunderstandings, it is better to explain clearly on the spot.

"No, I don't have any concerns."

Elizabeth also saw Darcy's doubts beside her. Today, she doesn't want to create any more misunderstandings.

"I'm dazed because I think Mr. Minton looks familiar. Mr. Minton, please forgive me if my explanation may offend you. You are three points similar to the late third sister."

Elizabeth knew very well that her truth was not a good word, so she immediately explained, "It's just a three-point similarity. I know you are not the same person, and your height, voice, gender, appearance, temperament, etc. are different."

Height, because there is still the possibility of continuing to grow taller after the age of 18.

The voice is because after the body was strangled, the vocal cords were affected to a certain extent, and the existence of false sounds must also be considered.

Gender, because women disguised themselves as men.Looks, one is makeup skills, and the other is that four years have also changed by heart.

As for the atmosphere, it is even more ethereal.

Mary heard from her godfather that if one day she meets someone with similar temperament to her, she really needs to pay attention.If there is a little more dark factor, it is likely to be the head of a dangerous criminal group.listen, there is

Do you say that about the godfather of your own children!

Mary did not intend to confess, and Elizabeth thought that her third sister was dead, which was completely correct in a sense.She was even more curious about the reason why the Bennet family hadn't searched for the original body for four years.

"There are similarities between people, it's too normal. Right now, you have lost another sister. Seeing that I think of the relatives who have passed away, it is even more natural for me to lose my composure."

Mary kindly found a reason for the other party, and then asked casually. "Please allow me to ask a question, did your third sister die of illness? Is it related to this missing incident?"

Elizabeth shook her head affirmatively, "No, there is no connection. My third sister was accidentally involved in the robbery case and was killed."

Four years ago, there were seven members of the Bennet family. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet took their five daughters to France to attend a friend's banquet.

In early April, a premeditated robbery occurred at a night banquet at a manor in Paris.Unable to court, the murderer sneaked into the manor at night and robbed the host's lady.

"My sister disappeared together. Later, according to the traces at the scene, the police determined that she was robbed together with the rich business lady."

Elizabeth still feels guilty to this day. Why didn't she pay more attention to the introverted third sister back then?If the five sisters were inseparable, would there be no accidents?

But no if.

In fact, among the five sisters, she has a better relationship with the eldest sister Jane, and the fourth sister has a better relationship with the fifth sister.The third sister is indeed the one who has been ignored all the time.

Elizabeth tried her best to control her sadness, "Fortunately, the murderer was executed soon after the accident, and he also avenged my sister."

Another lady was also robbed?

The man who couldn't court him was quickly executed?

Mary thought of a possibility.The best way to bury a murder is to hide it in another homicide.

The recurring murderer, Tori, was more meticulous than she had guessed. He not only arranged a fake corpse to replace the original body, but also used praying mantises to catch cicadas and orioles behind him.

"The murderer has been caught. Presumably Lingmei's body has also been found?"

Mary seemed to be purely concerned, "Just make sure it has nothing to do with this missing incident."

Elizabeth affirmed, "Yes, the murderer was shot dead on the spot the next day."

When he followed the footprints and other traces in the manor to find the murderer who couldn't love him, he was digging a pit to bury the body of the murdered rich business lady, as if he had been murdered to death.

When the rich businessman saw his daughter's miserable state, he acted as if

Shots were fired at the scene, and the murderer was killed by one blow, and it was too late to ask where the third daughter of the Bennet family had gone.

After searching for several days, a charred corpse was finally found near the scene of the incident.

The corpse was curled up in a ball, the neck was cut with a knife, and the clothes and the whole body were burnt beyond recognition.

However, the police can still roughly guess the time of death, age, height, and body shape of the deceased.

Although the necklaces, bracelets, headbands and other metal accessories worn by him were burned, the original style can still be judged.

Based on various data, Jiao Shi was determined to be the third daughter of the Bennet family.

Elizabeth roughly talked about the old case four years ago, but did not say the specific name of the other victim.As a victim's family, I understand the pain of not wanting to be exposed to the scars on my heart.

Well, she had to admit that the pain of her two younger sisters was not deep.At least the youngest sister, Lydia, didn't learn her lesson, otherwise how could she elope with someone.

"I've lost one sister, and I can't lose another."

When Elizabeth said this, she tried her best not to shed tears.

"Lydia, my fifth sister, she eloped with George Wickham who owed a huge amount of gambling debts. I really can't imagine what will happen to her after she elopes with a gambler without a name."

When Darcy heard this, he finally knew what happened to the third daughter of Bennet who died of illness in the mouth of the townspeople when he arrived in Longbourne early the year before last.It is understandable that the Bennet family concealed the truth of the murder from the outside world.

At this moment, Darcy couldn't help holding Elizabeth's hand, hoping to give her some strength to rely on, and she didn't have to worry about whether it was polite.

He knew the pain, and his sister was almost murdered.But Georgiana was so lucky that she met Mr. Minton.

For a time, the atmosphere was dignified.

Mary lowered her eyes slightly. Since the Bennet family had accepted the murder of their third daughter four years ago, the American story of Ms. B that she had prepared long ago did not need to be staged for the time being.

It is not necessary to ask her to comfort the Bennet family, no, your third daughter is dead physically, but not completely dead.

The difference between her and the original body can be seen as long as one is not blind.Just like the black mandala and the white lily have similar flower shapes at first glance, but they are different from the beginning to the end.

Now, all that can be done is to help the Bennet family find the fifth daughter who eloped.

"Two, let's talk about finding someone."

Mary changed the subject

Come back, "First of all, do you have any photos? Also, what is the relationship between the two of you, and what is your specific life like?"

"George Wickham's father was the old steward of Pemberley Manor. I can say that I grew up with him."

Darcy was extremely reluctant to mention George Wickham, "The old butler worked hard and behaved well, and I don't know why he has a son who is hypocritical, selfish, addicted to gambling and full of lies.

When the old butler died some years ago, I didn't keep Wickham as his successor, he went into the army.Later, because of some things, we completely turned against each other. "

This incident is that Wickham wanted to abduct Georgiana, but Wickham didn't expect to fail at the beginning.

Wickham, for all his good-looking face and deceitful rhetoric, was in a bad mood when confronted with the medical questions Georgiana posed.

Speaking of which, there is also the intangible contribution of Mr. Minton.

Georgiana experienced being robbed and rescued, which made her preferences for people change dramatically.She admired smart men more and became interested in medical books.

Darcy used to worry about this, and almost moved his hairline back decades in advance.

Although he admitted that Mr. Minton has many advantages, such as strategizing, fearlessness in the face of danger, daring to challenge, etc., he is by no means an ideal choice for a sister-in-law.

The reason is too simple.

Strategizing, changing the expression means scheming; not being afraid in the face of danger means being on the edge of danger all year round; daring to challenge means taking the initiative to find excitement.

Perhaps, only a lady like Mrs. Roman can resist it.

Bingley gave a few reasons: Mrs. Roman can conduct autopsies, accompany her to the mysterious Black Sand Island, and carry a gun with her. She seems to be very good at it.

Fortunately, after communicating with Georgiana, it was determined that she did not like Mr. Minton, but was a staunch supporter of the love story between Minton and Roman.

Darcy didn't want to recall his sister crying all night watching news reports of "Modern Romeo and Juliet" after learning of Madame Roman's murder.

As for Georgiana's ideal type, because she is soberly aware that she does not want to be in danger, she hopes that her partner is a smart person with a stable life, such as a gentle college teacher.

It's a bit far away, let's talk about the scumbag Wickham.

The year before last, Darcy went to Longbourne for vacation and just met the Bennet family at that time, and Wickham also appeared in the town shortly thereafter.

Due to his distaste for Wickham, he and Elizabeth also had a violent fight

of conflicts.Because the scandalous things Wickham had done were not revealed at the beginning, and Wickham pretended to be a good-looking talent, and deceived many people.

"I should have exposed Wickham's scandal sooner."

Darcy couldn't help blaming himself. In March this year, Elizabeth passed through Derbyshire with her uncle and aunt, and the two reunited unexpectedly.He found that he still couldn't control his feelings, and finally tried to let go of his arrogance and confess the past misunderstandings between the two parties.

"No, it's not your fault. You warned me two years ago."

Elizabeth knew the blame was not on Darcy's side, as she, too, was deeply prejudiced.

The two finally come clean with each other, but the bad news comes not long after.

A month ago, Wickham appeared again in the small town of Longborn.He and Lydia hook up so thoroughly that they elope.

Elizabeth controlled her emotions and handed out a letter. "Mr. Minton, this is a letter from Lydia before she left home, but there is no picture of her at home.

At present, it is only known that Lydia took all her savings, about 100 pounds of pocket money.In addition, she also took away a few favorite clothes, which are the sketches of the clothes. "

Open the letter, it can be said that the handwriting is flamboyant.

About the content, Lydia thought that her family opposed her marrying George Wickham, but she felt that she had found true love, so she went to London to live a happy life together.

Please don't bother her with the rest of the Bennet family, she won't be hanging out in boring Longbourn anyway.

Mary looked at the letter, and it was dated "March 3."

"Today is April 4th, nine days have passed. Have you already searched for it?"

Elizabeth also knew that she was late, but she was in Derbyshire, and she just learned about it two days ago.

"Once the news of elopement is spread, it will be a stain that the family cannot erase. At first, my father didn't want to make it public."

Old Mr. Bennet initially hoped to find his youngest daughter on his own.

But with little success, it was only traced that Wickham took Lydia to a hotel outside London for one night, and then they disappeared.

"Father tried to contact several friends in London, but there was still no result. Then he sent a letter of help to his uncle in Derbyshire."

Elizabeth simply explained the timeline, "Nine days have passed since the journey took time."

Mary couldn't deny what old Mr. Bennet was doing.Looking for someone is all about time, especially George Wickham is addicted to gambling.

"With all due respect, if Wickham is only greedy for beauty, you don't have to worry too much about Miss Lydia's life, but you said that he is a gambler."

What is a gambler?

It's just crazy gambling, unable to control himself, and dare to put his wife, children, and children on top.

"I think it's necessary to prepare for the worst."

Mary was about to bluntly address a cruel possibility, "If Wickham gambled big in London and he lost again, then..."

Darcy interrupted abruptly, "Mr. Minton, I have checked all the casinos, and I have not found any trace of Wickham so far."

aha!Find all the casinos?

No no no, this is London.

Mary has recently started field research on the slums of London, not only in the slums, but also in its surrounding areas.

She can say very responsibly that the number of underground casinos in London exceeds Darcy's imagination.Different from those splendid casinos on the bright side, underground casinos are more bloody and cruel.

However, Mary did not continue.Because he saw Darcy's dark eyes, he hoped to mention this matter to Elizabeth in a more tactful way.

This changed the subject in a coordinated manner, "Well, since Wickham hasn't been haunting the casino, he may be hiding in a corner temporarily. Miss Elizabeth, please describe your sister's appearance in detail."

Elizabeth seemed to realize something, but subconsciously, she didn't pursue some kind of cruel possibility, and only hoped that Lydia would live.

"Yes, Lydia is very pretty, she has long brown hair, . . . "

Mary wrote down this one by one, "Okay, you two can go back to rest first. You have traveled hard, and I will contact you as soon as I have news."

"I've got someone to borrow Wickham's army photographs."

Darcy said before leaving, "I will send it to you when I find it."

Mary nodded, knowing that there was something to talk about later, and the assumption of the underground casino that was interrupted just now could not be ignored.

In addition, she also wants to know about the Bennet family from Darcy, in order to determine how to deal with the follow-up of Lydia's elopement incident.

Regarding the death of the original body, there is no need to talk about it to the outside world.

As early as three or four years ago, Mary fictitiously arranged an identity document for Ms. B to go to the United States.

The story is probably that Mr. Minton arrived in London and rescued Ms. B, saving her from being buried alive by the murderer, but was used as a substitute sacrifice.

Ms. B's unfortunate amnesia

, just remember the savior from America.Later, she finally saved enough travel expenses to go to New York, and met Mr. Minton by chance and recognized him.

At that time, Mary set up the identity of Ms. B, because she didn't know how the revolving door murderer abducted the original body.

In case other insiders come to the door, this Ms. B will die of illness, and at the same time, the reason why Mr. Minton lost his memory will be confirmed.

Now that they know the process of the original body being killed four years ago, the Bennet family believes that the matter is over based on the results of the case at that time, so they will no longer have any doubts.

The Bennet family wouldn't suspect, who else would?

Mary went to the window and looked around at the next building.

The lights in the study and bedroom in the next building have not been turned on.It was not Mycroft's style to be home at half past eight at night.Did he work overtime today, or did he forget the time while reading in the club?

That's right, if the case from that year was revisited, Mycroft would definitely suspect that the charred corpse might not be the third daughter of the Bennet family.

There is a suspicious point in this matter, which is the murderer's method of committing the crime.

The man who couldn't woo, chose Jian to kill the rich business lady and bury her body.Assuming he would silence the passer-by who broke the matter, why would he choose a complicated fire?

Soil burial is the same modus operandi. If you want a quicker solution, you should choose to tie people to a stone and sink them in a river.

On the contrary, incineration is the most inappropriate.The fire will emit light, and even in the daytime there will be thick smoke, which will undoubtedly increase the risk of the murderer being exposed.

The fire can destroy the corpse even more, and it will arouse suspicion whether there is a transfer package.

Thinking of this, Mary chuckled and shook her head.

It's a pity, even if Mycroft had some doubts about reviewing the case now, it would be too late after all.

Even if he knew that Mr. Minton had amnesia, he would only find out that it was the story of saving Ms. B because of his bravery.

It has been four years since the incident happened, enough criminal experts to arrange all the details.

Oh no, sorry, the wrong character was substituted again.

Mary immediately changed her mind, she should be an ordinary expert in solving crimes.Between black and white, she is in a gray area, but she doesn't want to cross the line.

**

Diogenes Club.

Night, a quarter past eight.

Mycroft closed his book, rearranged the table in the reading room a little, and left the club.

Unexpectedly, just as he stepped out of the gate, a carriage stopped beside him.

The acquaintance he didn't want to see after get off work actually came, Your Excellency

Obviously not here to study.

Need to ask who?

Obviously, it is His Excellency Matthew who trusts him too much and is used to finding things for him.

"Good evening, Mike. It's only half past eight, how about we go for a drink?"

His Excellency Matthew pointed to the carriage, motioning for Mycroft to get on. "You're welcome, I'm treating you. By the way, I'll talk to you about something important."

Mycroft managed a perfectly polite smile.

This scene is somewhat familiar.The first time he was tricked to go to the United States to be Mrs. Roman, the second time he was arranged to go to the Berlin embassy, ​​and the third time he was given a private job to find antique watches.

So, what about the fourth time?

The middle-aged and elderly version of Cupid, oh no, what does Lord Matthew want to play?