In the blink of an eye, the last touch of sunset on the horizon has been integrated into the dark twilight, the sky gradually darkened, the surrounding mountains, showing the outline of the blue and daisy, the twilight is getting thicker, the earth is chaotic and confused, this is like the end of a symphony, gradually returning to silence, silent.

"It seemed like it was going to be a lot longer than I expected, and while it was nice to be able to watch the sunset, it didn't seem like we had a lot of time. Lopez noticed that Halleis was standing still, and turned to look up at him.

But the afterglow of the sunset had already dissipated with the breeze, and really, if he hadn't been bothered by this damn case, Lopez wouldn't have intervened much no matter how long Holdes had been here.

"Of course, of course, but I'm not admiring the beautiful sunset, López, maybe I have to say that I don't like to waste my time, especially on this kind of thing, but my wife likes it, but I need to think about it, maybe I was too obsessed just now, and let me apologize. A rare melancholy crawled up to Haldais's face, but at this time, he was as sharp and attentive as a fierce hound hunting prey.

"It's to be outraged, Detective Halleis, but I think the poor Earl would have been more than happy to see the murderer sanctioned, and hope he wasn't brought down by it. "The scent of the night permeated the air, weaving a soft web that enveloped all the scenery.

"I hope he will trust an ordinary person who can only get some face back for the so-called justice. The mottled pipe climbed up Haldais's lips again: "Late justice, not at all qualified to be named justice." ”

"But no one wants justice to be absent all the time. Although the never-ending darkness had enveloped López, he still raised his legs and walked forward slowly: "Regret is better than despair." ”

"It's always a question worth exploring. There was a lot of firmness in the words, and this was what Holdés had always tried to do.

The silver-white moonlight sprinkled on the ground, and every grass and tree was not as realistic as it was in the daytime, and they all had vague, ethereal colors, each of which hid its delicate points, like a dream.

"Do you believe in God, López?" Seemingly not liking boredom, he glanced at the seemingly never-ending path, and Hordais asked López.

"Why did you suddenly ask this?" Although he was a little puzzled, López was ready to answer: "No, I have no faith, at least, not so noble. ”

After listening to López's answer, Haldez slowly took out a quaint cross necklace from his pocket: "I never deny the great power of faith, but I also have to admit that some people will pretend to be worshipful and pious actions, and use faith to cover up the demonic nature in their hearts. ”

"For me, of course, this may not be an idea worth admiring, faith can deceive people, religion makes people believe in God, and God is both the need of the believer and the goal of the ruler, life without faith, neither pity nor pride, just the difference between thoughts and needs. Right or wrong, López doesn't care, all he can believe is his own sword: "It seems that we have arrived, and I hope that the wonderful dreamland has not completely sunk her." ”

"Knock knock", a crisp knock reached López's ears, and it seemed that at such a time, his movements were one step ahead of his thoughts.

After a long time, a murmuring voice came from the quiet house: "Excuse me, excuse me, who are you?"

"We are the knights of Azeritto, Lady Rosameia Badam. Hearing the inquiry, López also used the same official language as Holdes.

"Ah, then, do you have anything to do with me?" López could feel that Rosameia Badham was leaning behind the door at this moment, and most of the time, caution was not a bad thing.

But López didn't want to let her know the bad news so early: "Mind letting us go in first, the town of Gireji is not so warm in autumn, this is our knight's pendant, do you want to see it?"

"Oh well, please wait a minute. As soon as the words fell, López heard a sound of laborious movement, followed by a sound similar to the impact of metal.

After a while, the closed door flashed open a small gap, and through the gap and the not-so-bright kerosene lamp, López saw a face full of vicissitudes and wrinkles.

"Hello, Lady Rosamia Badham, this is our knight's pendant. With López's voice, Holdes slowly sent the pendant in his hand to Rosamya Badam's eyes.

After careful observation for a while, Rosaemia Badam seemed to let down her guard: "I'm sorry, please forgive me, I live alone, so this is very necessary." ”

Immediately afterward, Rosamya Badham gently lowered the burglar chain on the door, and the door opened.

"I'm sorry to bother you so late, ma'am. While apologizing, Holdèce quickly put away his pipe, this kind of thing, most old people are still very sensitive.

"It's okay, I'm not ready to go to bed anyway. Rosameia Badam smiled kindly, and at the same time raised her hand to gently light the kerosene lamp in the center of the room: "Sit down, I'll make you tea." ”

"No, no, I don't think it will take long. López was not prepared to accept Rosaemia Baddam's suggestion because their trip was not good news.

"It's okay, don't worry, you won't waste a lot of effort. Another kind smile, but it made López even more ruthless.

After a while, Rosamya Badham, who was carrying a tray, appeared in front of the two of them again: "Warm up, this tea tastes good." ”

"Yes, thank you, Lady Rosameia Badham. With a thank-you, López stood up and raised his hand to take the tray.

"Just call me Rosaemia, and if it's still cold, I can add some firewood. But when she asked, Rosameia had already picked up the wood from the corner and added it to the fireplace.

This made López, who had wanted to stop him, give up: "I'm sorry for you, Lady Rosaemia." ”

"It's okay, it's been a long time since anyone has come to visit me. Smiling, Rosaemia slowly walked across from Lopez and Hordais and sat down.