Chapter 14: Howling

Pushing the door is a middle-aged man in a uniform, with a strong body, a beard, sharp eyes, and small scars near the brow bone, which is very conspicuous in the afternoon sunlight.
Hall, Bondi's most effective deputy.
After Bondi took most of them to investigate the footholds of the ‘monsters’, it was the responsibility of the other party here.
"Your Excellency Jason?"
Looked at Jason in the room. Hall was very surprised. The detective apparently did not expect to see Jason here.
"Good afternoon, Detective Hall."
"Are you looking for Finch?"
"He helped me to pass a message, if anything, I can serve."
When he was in the clock tower, Jason had seen the other party. Although he was not as familiar as Finch, he also remembered the name of the other party in the chat with Bondi. Similarly, Jason also guessed the other party's intention.
This is not difficult. After Bondi took away most of the people, the other party came to find Finch who should be on vacation. It could only be that something happened and there was a shortage of manpower.
The fact was as Jason expected, Hall hesitated, but then thought of the title of ‘Special Advisor’ in front of the ‘night watchman’, he simply said:
"A kidnapping case occurred."
"The case is a little ... strange."
After detecting the words, the police detective described it like this.
Has been able to become a police detective, which shows that the other party has rich experience. Under normal circumstances, even if the case is complicated, it is only a difficulty to solve, and it will never be "strange."
Therefore, this caused Jason's curiosity.
"Strange?"
Jason emphasizes this vocabulary
"Yes, weird."
Hall nodded, then, said this:
"If possible, let's talk while walking."
"The incident occurred on the outskirts of the city, not close to here, and you need to rush back at night."
Finished, the detective looked at Jason expectantly.
"of course."
Jason replied with a smile.
Was hired as a special consultant, but he was still responsible for the night patrol.
Since he was paid, he would not shirk.
After all, this is a kind of alternative agreement.
In front of the door, a carriage that was obviously expensive was parked there
The driver 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.
"Mr. Detective, please."
When Jason and Hall approached, the driver was very polite and decent.
Although there was nothing wrong with the whole process, Jason was able to see that the driver in front of him was a little nervous, and seemed to be always worried about being rude or doing something wrong.
Compared with the expensive carriage behind the opponent, this is obviously a bit uncoordinated.
But Jason wisely kept silent.
He did not forget that he was just a consultant, and the real principal was Hall.
Hall nodded politely to the coachman and walked into the carriage. Jason did the same. After nodding, he followed and boarded the carriage.
After the two got on the bus, the driver closed the door and once again confirmed that both were seated, they immediately returned to their seats and flicked their whips.
Snapped!
Crisply started, the carriage started slowly, two or three minutes later, the carriage began to accelerate, the street scenes on both sides receded quickly, but there was no slight bump in the car.
The driver's excellent driving skills are commendable.
Of course, it is because this carriage is good enough.
There is no research on the carriage Jason, but at first glance, he can see that this large carriage drawn by two horses is so extraordinary, no specific description is needed, it is intuitive influence, just like ordinary people see It feels the same as gold and precious stones.
And got into the carriage?
Feeling the softness of the seats and cushions, Jason raised his hand on the armrest. He could recognize that the embellishment on the armrest was valuable agate and turquoise, and when the tip of his nose moved, he smelled on the side and under the foot Inside the dark compartment is the smell of ice cubes and food and drink.
"Mobile refrigerator?"
"It's really luxury."
Although I do n’t know much about carriages, Jason knows how expensive it is to install a mobile refrigerator in this carriage, because at least in winter there is an ice storage cellar, and I want to dig out and maintain that one. In the cellar, ordinary people don't even think about it.
Must be a noble.
Or it may be a merchant.
Can't help, Jason began to guess the identity of the carriage owner.
Then, he looked at Hall.
He did not forget the strangeness Hall said before.
The detective immediately straightened up and began to introduce.
"The kidnapped is Lord Fletton. He is Lord's leading wealthy businessman. He owns carriages, coal mines, textile workshops, etc."
"Before that fire, Lord Fletton will attend any charity banquet of each Lord Mayor, but after the fire, this lord will become solitary."
"He moved out of the city and came to live on the outskirts of the manor, and laid off most of his servants, leaving only a few cooks and handymen."
Hall had a pity on his face. Obviously, this rich businessman had a good reputation.
"Fire?"
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"Ok."
"In an accident, after a dinner, the drunken Lord Fletton overturned the candles, and the overturned candles lit the whole house, including His bodymen, butlers and housekeepers, Unfortunately, he was killed in the fire, and although the Frederick was rescued, he also ruined his appearance. "
Hall sighed, his face felt more and more regretful, and even shook his head.
"Is this kidnapped Lord Frederick?"
Jason continued to ask.
"Yes."
"The kidnapped person is this Frederick, but it is strange that the kidnapped person left a letter saying that he kidnapped Lord Frederick, but apart from these, there was nothing left in the letter at all. Extortion request. "
Hall nodded, and then explained in a more accurate tone:
"Whether it is extortion of property or some excessive demands, there is no!"
"It seems to be simply for the purpose of exile."
"But the existence of the letter makes the exile's argument unreasonable because it needs to be secret."
"If it is for ostentation and provocation, it is unreasonable to take away a rich man who does not have much protective power to live alone."
Detective elaborated his point of view.
Jason did not express his opinions at random, but listened patiently and intently.
Because, he is well aware that the detective in front of him is far more professional and experienced than him.
But, the next moment
"Ahhhhhhh!"
The severe howling sound interrupted the two of them. Jason and Hall looked involuntarily in the direction from which the screaming came. Their eyes suddenly shrank.