Chapter 362: Change (on)

Three days before the summer solstice, in the upper area of ​​the city of Cadillac, a wandering missionary named Lazlo was found ruthlessly abandoned on the roof of an abandoned tannery. His eyes, tongue, and nose And both hands were cut off.
Cardillon is the capital city of Essex, a large city composed of developed industry and agriculture and animal husbandry. Due to the social problems caused by the severely expanded population, industrial change and cruel crimes are not uncommon here. .
But this brutal behavior was particularly noticeable for two reasons.
First of all, there was no assault or alcohol burning-driven manslaughter in this incident, but a deliberate and systematic killing, almost a ritual murder.
Secondly, this is the fourth such case discovered this month.
Inquisitor Tevez has been here for two weeks and came here to investigate the connection between the local bonded trade union and blood worshippers at the request of another inquisitor Rod.
These connections have now proved to be in vain. Trade pressure from outside has forced the local alliance to do unwise business with the captains who are engaged in illegal trade, and there is no direct connection with blood worship among those captains.
Tevez always thought that this easy job was suitable for him, so he took the task and completed the file after a quick and effective investigation.
But later, when he was about to leave, the local security officer unexpectedly asked him to meet.
This is very rare. Generally speaking, the country does not welcome them very much. Even in the eyes of the sheriffs, they are as dangerous as cultists. Although this makes many judges angry, the church and the New California Republic’s The government has treaties, and here they must also obey the law—even if it seems stupid.
He and his attendants stayed in several suites in the Jinque Hotel, which is a high-end hotel in the upper city.
Through the windows away from the pollution of soot, you can see the uncontaminated bay more than ten kilometers away from between the dirty gray towers.
New-style four-wheeled cars buzzing through huge urban buildings, trains and rail public trains weave complex grids, dividing the city into dozens.
Outside the isthmus in the distance, in the gloomy yellow air, the smelter discharged brown smoke into the sky day and night.
"They are here."
The energetic voice of the waitress came, and a group of people walked out of the hall into the lounge of the suite. She wore a blue damask dress with a silk shawl, which was completely in line with Tevez's aesthetic.
Tevez stood up, and he had to show courtesy, because Cadillac's police chief Akins Hansard came to see him in person.
"Sorry, bother."
The other is a big man in a double-breasted brown robe, but his slender swordfish-like face makes his huge skeleton less prominent. Two police officers in gray uniforms and a small man in a dark blue coat A pretty female secretary accompanied him.
"Secretary Akins."
Tevez stepped forward, holding the other hand, and the other person immediately gave a friendly smile.
"Long admiration, Tamivis Inquisitor."
"This is my servant Beth, Godwin, and the scholar Amos, can I help you?"
"I don't want to waste your time, judge."
He said that, obviously, he did not appear nervous because of his existence, which may be good, and as Te Mivis expected.
"A case attracted my attention, and I believe it clearly exceeded the scope of the city’s police force can be investigated. Frankly... this behaved like a cult ritual, so I personally think that the Kaimeng church needs a trial Court involvement."
He spoke directly, which impressed Termivis. It is rare for a new California government bureaucracy to make correct judgments.
However, he still hopes that this matter is just a misunderstanding, just like the previous thing about the trade union, because the atmosphere in the capital, or the entire state of Essex, is very tense.
Since the large-scale invasion of Oklahoma, a large number of refugees have flowed in from the east, which has had a huge impact on the cities that have not been invaded. Panic and price hikes are inevitable, which in turn has exacerbated riots and criminal behavior. .
More importantly, the military forces of the entire Republic are gathering here. Emergency mobilization has been carried out throughout the country. According to the church’s judgment, at least fifteen divisions have been armed, most of them are former veterans and militiamen, and at least Thirty divisions are waiting to be armed and replenished, and the country’s strong industrial capabilities allow them to undergo such a large-scale expansion.
Although Tevez does not know what new plans are in the upper levels of the New California Republic, there is no doubt that the large number of gathered troops has exacerbated the spread of tension, and rumors about the war are becoming more and more serious. At such a critical point, it serves as an important military transit station and Cardilon, the state governor of the material reserve, should be alert for any abnormalities.
Especially after learning that Oak had some sort of collusion with the cultists, Tevez was particularly vigilant about this. Now that the Trial Court is gradually investing in this side, he is only the first batch, and there will be more in the future.
No matter how unreliable this country's beliefs are, it is all human land, and no evil or wild beasts are allowed to abuse!
"Last month, four people died in the city. We believe there is a connection between these cases. I hope to get your suggestions about these cases... They are linked because they seem to involve ritual killings."
"let me see."
"Miss Harley?"
He turned his head, and the young female secretary with short brown hair stepped forward, nodded with respect, and then handed Temivis a file bag with the gold badge of the police station.
"I have prepared a brief summary of the incident and a photo of the scene."
Tevez began to read these materials quickly, and then when he saw a photo, he stopped and slowly read from the beginning again.
All four victims were stabbed blind and had their noses, tongues, and hands cut off—at least.
The missionary was the only one who survived the discovery. He was seriously injured and died eight minutes after being sent to the hospital. It seems that he may have been somehow escaped before the killer finished his work. A ritual tormentor.
The other three were less fortunate-Grewan, an iron factory worker, Hewo, a carpet factory worker, and Idia, a textile worker.
A week ago, Hewo found a cleaner in the mound near the factory who was being cleaned by the city. It was very tough, and the residue could not confirm whether his lost body part was shed and washed away due to corruption, but the traces left on the bone of his forearm seemed to be convincingly confirmed that it was left by a saw.
When Idia's body was found in the floor under the roof of a rented apartment, he had more inspiration for Hewo's injury.
Not only did she suffer the injuries suffered by the missionary, but her brain, brain stem, and heart were also removed. These injuries were so terrible that one of the workers found her worker almost fainted.
The bloodless dry body was dried by the smoke of the apartment's heating pipe and wrapped in dark green waterproof canvas and fixed under the floor with nails.
The cross-contrast between her and the priest's case convinced the police station that the carpet worker was also likely to have her brain stem and heart removed.
Grewan was in fact the first victim to be discovered. When he was taken out of the water of the bay by a fishing boat, he was presumed to be a member of suicide on a passing boat until Akins detailed Too many similarities with other cases were marked in the cross-check.
Due to the special circumstances of the place where they were dumped, it is not possible to determine any exact date or time of death anatomically, but the forensic doctor can determine a time window.
The last time Grewan was seen was on the 19th day, 3 days before his body was found.
Hewo had dinner with a friend in a deli the same night 24 days ago.
Idiah did not report to the spinning mill on time 5 days ago, and according to her friend, she was very happy to look forward to the next shift the night before.
First this month! ! Ask for a ticket~