The Demon’s Menu

Pushing the door in was a middle-aged man in uniform, with a strong body, a beard, sharp eyes, and a small scar near the brow bone, which was very conspicuous in the afternoon sun.

Hall, Bundy's best deputy.

After Bundy took most of the people to investigate the whereabouts of the 'monsters', the other party was responsible for this.

Your Excellency 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.

When he was in the clock tower, Jason had met each other. Although he was not as familiar as Finch, he also remembered the other party's name in the introduction to Bundy's chat. Similarly, Jason also guessed the other party's intention.

This is not difficult. After Bundy took away most of the people, the other party came to find Finch, who should have been on vacation. It could only be that something happened and there was an urgent shortage of manpower.

The fact was just as Jason expected. Hall hesitated for a while, but then he thought that the 'Night Watchman' in front of him had the title of 'Special Advisor', and said simply:

There was a kidnapping.

The case is a little... strange.

After the detective considered his words, he described it like this.

Being able to become a police detective already shows that the other party has rich experience. In general, even if the case is complicated, it is only difficult to solve, and it will never be strange.

So this piqued Jason's curiosity.

strangeness?

Jason emphasizes the word

Yes, strange.

Hall nodded, and then said:

If we can, let's talk as we go.

The incident happened on the outskirts of the city, it's not near here, and you need to come back at night.

After that, the detective looked at Jason expectantly.

certainly.

Jason replied with a smile.

Although he was hired as a special advisor, he was still in charge of patrolling at night.

Now that he has been paid, he will not shirk.

After all, this is a different kind of agreement.

At the door, an apparently expensive carriage was parked there

The coachman stood in front of the carriage. When he saw Jason and Hall walking out, he immediately turned around and opened the car door, then stood silently.

Mr. Detective, please.

When Jason and Hall approached, the coachman bowed politely and properly.

Although there was nothing wrong in the whole process, Jason could see that the driver in front of him was a little nervous, as if he was always worried about being rude or doing something wrong.

Compared with the expensive carriage behind the other party, it is obviously a little incongruous.

But Jason wisely remained silent.

He didn't forget that he was just a consultant, and it was Hall who was in charge.

Hall nodded politely at the coachman and got into the carriage. Jason did the same, nodded and followed behind and got into the carriage.

After the two got into the car, the driver closed the door, and after confirming once again that both of them were seated, he immediately returned to his seat and flicked his whip.

Snapped!

In the crisp sound, the carriage started slowly, and after two or three minutes, the carriage began to accelerate, and the street scene on both sides quickly retreated, but there was no bump in the car.

The driver's excellent driving skills are commendable.

Of course, it's also because the carriage is good enough.

Jason didn't have much research on the carriage, but at first glance, he could see that this large carriage driven by two horses was so extraordinary, it didn't need a specific description, it was just an intuitive influence, just like an ordinary person sees it. It feels the same as gold and gemstones.

And got into the carriage?

Feel the softness of the seats and cushions,

Jason raised his hand on the armrest. He could recognize that the embellishments on the armrest were valuable agate and turquoise, and when the tip of his nose moved, he could smell ice cubes and ice cubes in the dark compartments on the side of the carriage and under his feet. The smell of food and drink.

Move the refrigerator?

It's a luxury.

Although he doesn't know much about carriages, Jason knows how extravagant it is to install a mobile refrigerator in this carriage, because at least there needs to be an ice cellar in winter, and if you want to dig out and maintain such a cellar The cellar, ordinary people don't even have to think about it.

Must be noble.

Or a tycoon.

Involuntarily, Jason began to guess the identity of the carriage owner.

Then, he looked at Hall.

He hadn't forgotten what Hall had said earlier.

The detective immediately sat up straight and began to introduce.

The kidnapped person is His Excellency Fullerton. He is Lord's leading wealthy businessman. He owns a carriage shop, a coal mine, a textile workshop, etc. in his name.

Before the fire, His Excellency Fullerton would be present at any charity dinner of every Lord Mayor, but after the fire, the Lord became isolated.

He moved out of the city and came to live in a manor in the suburbs. Moreover, he dismissed most of the servants, leaving only a few cooks and handymen.

Hall's face was filled with regret. It was obvious that this wealthy businessman had a good reputation.

Fire?

Jason repeats words that interest him.

Um.

In an accident, after a dinner party, the drunken Lord Fullerton knocked over the candle, and the knocked over candle lit the whole house, including Lord Fullerton's valet, housekeeper and housekeeper, all Unfortunately, he died in that fire, and although the Lord Fullerton was rescued, his appearance was also ruined.

Hall sighed, his face became more and more regretful, and even shook his head.

Is the kidnapped person this Lord Fullerton?

Jason continued to ask.

Yes.

The person who was kidnapped was this Lord Fullerton, but the strange thing is that the kidnapper left a letter saying that he had kidnapped Lord Fullerton, but other than these, there was nothing left in that letter. Extortion demands.

Hall nodded, and then explained in a more accurate tone:

Whether it is the extortion of property or some excessive demands, there is none!

It seems that it is purely for the purpose of kidnapping people.

But the existence of that letter makes the idea of ​​kidnapping unreasonable, because it needs to be kept secret.

It doesn't make sense if it is for showing off, provocation, and kidnapping a rich man who lives in isolation and has little protection.

The detective made his point.

Jason didn't express his opinion at will, but just listened patiently and intently.

Because he knew very well that the detective in front of him was far more professional and experienced than him.

However, the next moment——

Ahhhh!

The screaming sound interrupted the two of them. Jason and Hall involuntarily looked in the direction of the screaming. Suddenly, their pupils shrank.