“...... It's true......"

Sergeant Victor added.

Presumably, according to the time of death, this Thorne Adrian must have died between January 19 and January 22, filling the t between r and u, and thirst to death, the word in the old language of the Pan-Western Sea was thirsty, which was exactly the word that began with t.

See eye to eye!

Seeing this scene, several detectives couldn't help but turn their heads to look at Yassen Hercule, who was sitting in the corner.

"Mr. Yasen, your speculation seems to have been confirmed, that the prisoners did kill in alphabetical order."

Devonport Vance said, leaning on his monocle.

"Now we have two priorities, the first is to find the mutilated remaining two letters of the deceased, who should have been killed but have not yet been found, and second, to strengthen the security investigation of people whose names contain the corresponding letters."

"However, there are still sixteen letters left, and there are so many people with these letters in their first names or surnames that the police should not be able to investigate at all."

Henry Lucas, dressed as a bounty hunter, questioned.

"Actually, there are many corresponding letters in the names of all of you, and we can't guarantee everyone's safety."

Manfred Danai also shrugged his shoulders and said that he prefers to rely on mental analysis rather than violent search and violent crime, of course, the investigation of physical evidence at the scene is also an important part, but it is obvious that there is an element of upgrading in this case, and most of the testing measures are actually useless.

"Can anyone in MI5 rely on this clue to monitor the prisoner?"

James Hammond, who had a hooked nose, asked coldly, and he seemed to think that in the face of the crimes of the ascenders, it was really pointless for them to rely on their intelligence to solve the puzzle here.

"We will notify MI5 of this matter, as for whether there are any upgraders who can use this to target criminals, I don't know, in addition, we should also notify the "Pan Xihai Daily" and ask them to cancel the corresponding section to see if they can restrain criminals from committing crimes."

The gray-haired Devonport Vance said in a deep voice, but it seemed that he was in a much better mood.

Arsene Hercule's reasoning was undoubtedly a major breakthrough, and for this reason, the detectives of their joint operation should also be able to take a part in the incident, and of course, the greatest credit goes to the young detective.

“...... That's the end of our meeting, once we have an idea, we need more investigations, and according to the trajectory of the prisoner's movements, he may commit another crime near Alexandria, so the next meeting will be set for Wednesday next week, at the same time, in the same place, do you have any questions? ”

After another fruitless discussion, Devonport Vance made his closing remarks.

"By the way, there may be MI5 people coming over next time, and we hope that they will bring some surprises to everyone."

Several of the detectives agreed, but did not express an opinion.

Only one person, hands raised.

It's Arsene Hercule.

“？”

Devonport Vance choked for a moment, he was stunned for a moment, and then asked.

"Mr. Yasen, do you have any questions?"

"That's right, I usually have my own job, so I can't go out during working hours from Monday to Thursday, and if it's the same time next week, I may not be able to participate, so I want to take a leave of absence in advance."

“......”

There was silence in the room.

“...... You can't come on Wednesday? ”

Devonport Vance confirmed.

Arsene Hercule has been the most helpful with the case at the moment, and if he can't come, to be honest, it always gives Devonport Vance the illusion that no progress can be made in the case.

Although it was only his first time attending the conference, there was no doubt that Arsene Hercule had accomplished much more today than the detectives had gathered together for more than half a month before.

Moreover, the next meeting will be attended by MI5 people, and if he is not there, Devin Porter Vance really has a bad premonition.

It's like a lavish dinner party without a main course, a joyous movie without a starring role, and a detective for reasoning.

"Yes, I need to work."

Bai Ge nodded, he was going to work as an administrator at the Library of Alexandria from Monday to Thursday, he didn't want to ask for leave frequently, anyway, the information of the police investigation, he could also get it from his friends in the group of [Panda Council], and whether he came to the meeting or not had no impact on Bai Ge's search for prisoners.

"Work?"

The old woman Charlotte Austin frowned slightly, isn't the detective's job to solve the case, isn't this serial murder case the most worthy of attention?

Not to mention those third-rate detectives who are not qualified to participate in the investigation at all, as long as the detectives who participated in this investigation, which one did not put this case in the first place?

Why did Arsene Hercule have other jobs, and didn't he think the case was worth dedicating?

Or is his other job more important than that?

When the thoughts of several detectives were circulating, Bai Ge opened his mouth to explain.

"Well, I'm going to work at the Library of Alexandria."

Anyway, as long as you investigate the information you can get carefully, Bai Ge didn't think about hiding it, and there was no need.

“？”

A question mark appeared on the heads of everyone present.

Library of Alexandria?

Isn't that place basically full of alchemy dolls?

He's a detective, what can he do there?

"I would like to ask, Mr. Arsen, what do you do at the Library of Alexandria?"

Devonport Vance asked.

"Librarian."

Bai Ge replied as a matter of course.

“？？？”

Librarian?

Several detectives didn't understand it at all.

What exactly is the relationship between a librarian and a detective?

Or did Arsene Hercule actually take on some covert mission to infiltrate the Library of Alexandria as a librarian?

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

“...... In that case, then, why don't we move the meeting to Friday? ”

Devonport Vance suggested.

“...... You can also. ”

Bounty hunter Henry Lucas nodded hesitantly.

Several others also nodded in agreement.

...... Actually, you don't have to do that...... Bai Ge thought about it in his heart, but he still didn't say much.

Since they want to put it on Friday, let's put it on Friday.

"Thank you for your understanding."

Bai Ge stood up and saluted by pressing his chest.

...

...

When I came out of the police station, it was still afternoon, and the warm winter sun was comfortable, which was a good day for a lunch break.

Bai Ge said goodbye to the other detectives and walked alone on the streets of Alexandria's Central District.

The vast expanse of the New Mediterranean Sea has led to a warm climate, with hot, dry summers and warm and rainy winters, so keeping an umbrella in winter is an important priority for Alexandria residents.

Fortunately, there is no rain today, and the streets are bustling with pedestrians coming and going.

The Central District is home to the headquarters of the Alexander Foundation, and if you look up, you can see the iconic pure white obelisk, which is the building of the Alexander Foundation.

Unlike Bai Ge's impression that the government office was located in the middle of the city, the center of the city here turned out to be the building of the foundation.

From this, we can get a glimpse of the status of big conglomerates and big capital in the politics of the Pan-Western Sea, and it can even be said that the governments of many cities are just puppets manipulated by conglomerates, and the appointment and dismissal of mayors is more important than the votes of the people, and the support of the capital behind them.

After all, it is a pan-Western Sea "commercial" community, and the country itself is a union of commercial organizations from many shelters formed in the [Age of Lightlessness].

Bai Ge looked at passers-by casually, and suddenly saw a shop.

"Alexander Foundation Alchemy Doll Direct Store".

There is such a sign.

Behind the transparent window, stood the bodies of alchemical dolls, dressed in the same costume, with expressionless faces and empty eyes.

Unconsciously, Bai Ge walked into this store.

Although he is not a fan of ball joints, it is not a problem to know a little bit properly.

"Welcome, guest, what kind of alchemy doll do you want?"

As soon as he walked into the store, Bai Ge saw a woman wearing the same style of clothes coming over and asking.

Her eyes are blue and her hair is blonde, but she is an alchemy doll with spherical joints.

Isn't it a little strange that an alchemy puppet comes to be a clerk in a shop that sells alchemy dolls?

Bai Ge didn't complain, but looked at another alchemy doll standing in the center of the store.

"This is the AD78 model household alchemy doll that our consortium just released in January, equipped with the latest life module, not only in cleaning, cooking, housekeeping, but also able to meet the owner's work assistance, social reminders, and physiological needs, is currently the hottest model."

“？”

A question mark appeared on Bai Ge's head.

What are the physiological needs?

There can't really be anyone who can't describe an alchemy puppet, right?

Wouldn't it, wouldn't it?

He glanced at the selling price.

One hundred and fifty thousand pounds.

It's not very expensive, maybe you can change it for Halleyson...... Bai Ge, Bai Ge, what are you thinking?

Bai Ge stopped his dangerous imagination in time.

Now Halleyson often lifts Bai Ge's quilt in the morning to urge him to get up, if he adds some functions that he doesn't have, maybe one day Bai Ge will be eaten up and wiped clean.

Hiss –

Bai Ge gasped.

"Actually, I have an alchemy doll, yes, uh, the AD01 model, are there any upgrade accessories?"

Bai Ge said, it's all here, why don't you buy some upgrade accessories for Halleyson.

"The AD01 model alchemy doll has been discontinued for many years, and the related accessories have also been discontinued, due to the difference in interfaces, so now the accessories in our store cannot be suitable for this model of alchemy dolls, please understand."

The alchemy doll clerk explained in a soft tone.

"Is that so......"

Bai Ge originally subconsciously wanted to ask this alchemy puppet if he had any recommendations, but he felt a little strange when he thought about it, and finally didn't speak.

"Thank you for the introduction."

He thanked the other party, which made the alchemy puppet stunned, as if he had never been treated like this in his daily life.

"It's my greatest joy to be able to serve you."

She then bent down and saluted, and until Bai Ge left the shop, she still maintained this position.

Bai Ge didn't hang out anymore, but went home directly.

When he opened the door, Bai Ge smelled the aroma of a familiar meal, not the signature potato beef stew of Pan Xihai, but the taste of a more spicy and exciting dish.

Halleyson poked his head out of the kitchen, like a competent hostess.

But she was quick to speak.

"Strange, Halleyson judged, that the owner smelled of other alchemy dolls."

“？”

Can this still be smelled?

Bai Ge raised his hand and sniffed his clothes.