Pushing the door in, there was a middle-aged man in uniform, with a strong body, a beard, sharp eyes, and a small scar near the eyebrow bone, which stood out in the afternoon sun.

Hall, Bundy's most effective deputy.

After Bundy led most of the people to investigate the whereabouts of the 'monsters', it was left to the other party.

"Excellency Jason?"

Looking at Jason in the room, Hall was surprised, the detective obviously didn't expect to see Jason here.

"Good afternoon, Detective Hall."

"Are you looking for Finch?"

"He helped me deliver a message, and if anything, I was available."

When he was in the clock tower, Jason had met each other, although he was not as familiar with Finch as he was, but in the introduction of the small talk with Bundy, he also remembered the other party's name, and similarly, Jason also guessed the other party's intention.

It wasn't difficult, after Bundy had taken most of the people away, the other party came to look for Finch, who was supposed to be on vacation, but it could only be that something had happened and there was a shortage of manpower.

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

"There was a kidnapping."

"The case is somewhat ...... Odd. ”

The detective considered the words for a moment and described it like this.

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

So, this aroused Jason's curiosity.

"Strange?"

Jason emphasizes the word

"Yes, strange."

Hall nodded, and then, like this:

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

"The crime happened on the outskirts of the city, not close to here, and you need to rush back in the evening."

After saying that, the detective looked at Jason expectantly.

"Of course."

Jason replied with a smile.

Although he was hired as a special adviser, he was still in charge of night patrols.

Since he was paid, he would not shirk it.

After all, it's an alternative convention.

At the door, a carriage that was obviously expensive was parked there

The coachman stood in front of the carriage, and when he saw Jason and Hall coming out, he immediately turned around and opened the door, and then stood still.

"Mr. Detective, please."

When Jason and Hall approached, the driver was polite and polite.

Although there was nothing wrong with the whole process, Jason could tell that the driver in front of him was a little nervous, as if he was constantly worried that he had been rude or had done something wrong.

And this is obviously a bit incongruous compared to the expensive carriage behind the other party.

But Jason wisely remained silent.

He hadn't forgotten that he was just an advisor and that it was Hall who was really in charge.

Hall nodded politely to the coachman and stepped into the carriage, as did Jason, who nodded and followed behind and boarded the carriage.

After the two got into the car, the driver closed the door, and after making sure that they were both seated again, he immediately returned to his seat and flicked his whip.

Syllable!

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

The driver's excellent driving skills are commendable.

Of course, 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 wide carriage pulled by two horses was so extraordinary, it didn't need to be specifically described, it was an intuitive influence, just like the feeling of ordinary people when they see gold and precious stones.

And in the carriage?

Feeling the softness of the seat and cushions, Jason raised his hand to the armrest, he could make out the ornaments on the armrest of his hand were valuable agate and turquoise, and with the tip of his nose, he could smell the smell of ice cubes and food and wine in the dark compartment on the side of the carriage and under his feet.

"Move the refrigerator?"

"It's a luxury."

Although he didn't know much about the carriage, Jason knew how extravagant it was to install a mobile refrigerator in the carriage, because it would require at least a cellar for storing ice in the winter, and ordinary people would not have to think about digging and maintaining such a cellar.

Necessarily aristocracy.

Or a wealthy businessman.

Couldn't help but guess the identity of the owner of the horse.

Then, he looked at Hall.

He hadn't forgotten what Hall had said before.

The detective immediately sat up straight and began to introduce.

"The kidnapped man is Lord Fulton, a wealthy merchant in Lord who owns a carriage dealership, a coal mine, a textile workshop, and so on."

"Before that fire, His Excellency Fledon would have attended any charity banquet for every Lord Mayor, but after the fire, this Lord became a solitary man."

"He moved out of the city to live on a manor in the suburbs, and dismissed most of his servants, leaving only a few cooks and handymen."

Hall had a look of regret on his face, and it was clear that the wealthy businessman had a good reputation.

"Fire?"

Jason repeats the words he was interested in.

"Hmm."

"An accident, after a dinner, the drunken Lord Fledon knocked over the candles, and the overturned candles set the whole house on fire, including Lord Fledon's personal valet, butler, and housekeeper, all of whom unfortunately died in that fire, and the Lord Fledon was rescued, but also disfigured."

Hall sighed, his face became more and more regretful, and he couldn't help but shake his head.

"Is the kidnapped the man Lord Fledon?"

Jason continued.

"Yes."

"The person who was kidnapped is this Lord Fledon, but strangely, the kidnapper left a letter saying that he had kidnapped Lord Fledon, but apart from this, there was no demand for ransom on that letter at all."

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

"Whether it's the extortion of property, or some excessive demands, no!"

"It's as if it's just for the kidnapping."

"But the existence of that letter makes the captives unreasonable, because it needs to be kept secret."

"If it's for the sake of showing off and provoking, it doesn't make sense to kidnap a rich man who lives in isolation and has little protective power."

The detective made his point.

Jason didn't give a random opinion, just listened patiently and intently.

Because, he knows very well that the detective in front of him is far more professional and experienced than him.

But, the next moment—

"Ahhhh

A terrible howl interrupted the two, and Jason and Hall involuntarily looked in the direction where the scream came from, and suddenly, their pupils shrank.