Chapter 37: Identity Revealed
Do cats have consciousness of their own? The answer, of course, is yes. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 But does the cat consciously return the thing? Before, Eric couldn't believe it. But today, he encountered this kind of thing.
This cat must have something quirky!
In Eric's opinion, this cute white cat not only sent him a family crest, but also brought him a hint. Tips about the case. There was no doubt that it was a cat, but it was also a cat stealing jasmine silver jewelry. The thief stole something and returned it...... It's either a conscience discovery, or a purpose. But why did it choose this time to return the badge?
After thinking about it, Eric came to the conclusion that it was trying to get him out of the circus! Since Eric was here to retrieve the token, returning the badge to him would give him no reason to stay. And in Eric's view, this move has another meaning.
This is a warning. The white cat warns Eric to get out of here. He seemed to hear the cat say something like "don't meddle in this case again." But Eric had to say sorry to the cat, he might not be able to do what he wanted. Even if it was a warning, Eric had no choice but to ignore it. He can't leave the Red Oriole Circus because he has made a promise to the sad Jasmine. In any case, the case must be solved. Even if it will anger the owner of the cat.
But how did the man behind the cat know what Eric wanted? Only Jasmine and Connie knew about their presence in the circus in search of tokens, unless they shared the information with someone else.
Connie......
It's in the nature of detectives to be suspicious. Having said that, Eric actually had a candidate for the murderer in his heart for a long time, and he also had his own reasoning about his modus operandi. Strange as it may seem, ever since Eric boarded the magic train, he had been caught in a cycle of empty reasoning and no evidence. Although it turned out that last time his reasoning was completely correct.
However, with the information I have, I may be able to solve the case without evidence. Eric decides to solve the case directly, after all, there is so little time left for him.
The next clue is in the white cat. Steal the silver jewelry, return the badge, and know Eric's thoughts. It has too many mysteries. And the white fluorescence on the cat's body will definitely leave traces along its way away. Thinking of this, Eric opened the Alpha Eye again.
On the ground, drops of white appeared, and they would guide Eric on how to track them. He didn't know where this would take him, and an unknown excitement mixed with fear came over him. It's true that Eric doesn't like to take risks, but that feeling isn't bad for him.
Along the white, Eric advanced. Until the traces disappeared in front of a tent.
Eric had been to this place, and it was here that he had overheard Jasmine's tryst with Lyle not long ago. That's right, this is the tent of the regimental commander Iyeta. Although it was nearly dawn, the lights were still on in the tent, and it seemed that Iyeta had not rested. Eric never expected that the traces would bring him here. So the cat was the captain's pet?" Eric guessed.
Anyway, since you're here, I'll go in and say hello. Eric cleared his throat and said in a small voice, "Captain, are you asleep?" I'm Ellie, and I have something to talk to you about. ”
In a moment, a response came from inside: "Come in." ”
Eric answered and entered the tent, which was furnished like it had been when he had infiltrated that day. He saw that Iyeta's face was a little dark, and it seemed that she had not been able to sleep at all night. "I must say sorry for disturbing your rest. "Someone had an accident during a circus performance, and Iyeta naturally couldn't sleep well as the troupe leader.
Iyeta pursed her lips and said casually, "Say, there's something to say." If you are begging for wages, it is not yet time. As always, Iyeta's words remained true to her favorite things.
Eric asked, "Have you ever seen a white cat in the circus? As he spoke, he didn't forget to observe how Iyeta would react.
Hearing Eric's words, Iyeta's eyes widened for a moment, "White cat? Cats can't be used for circus. My circus doesn't have pets, only useful ones. ”
"Useful?" Eric didn't like the word, "I don't like you talking like that..... Forget it, none of that matters. I just want to know where that white cat went. I'll tell you clearly, I know very well that it's been here. ”
Hearing what Eric said with such certainty, Iyeta hesitated a little, and her words loosened a little: "What are you looking for that cat for?"
"I think you know best. Eric paused, then suddenly said, "I know you already know who I am, don't you?" As soon as he finished speaking, he untied the scarf around his neck, revealing his Adam's apple.
Thereta's face didn't show the slightest hint of surprise, as Eric had expected. It seems that she does know that Eric is a man. It was Eric who spoke again, "Connie told you that?"
Knowing that she couldn't hide it any longer, Iyeta sighed, and she slowly spoke, "Not at first. As soon as I heard your voice, I knew it was Connie's potion at work. Her voice-changing potion makes the same sound no matter who drinks it. I've heard the same voice before, and you can't hide it from me. So when I went to ask her, she couldn't hide it, so she told me everything. ”
"So you know I'm a detective. And the white cat, it stole my stuff. ”
Iyeta stopped talking, as if hesitating to tell Eric. "I just asked it to take the silver earrings, and taking your stuff can only be said to be an accident. ”
Eric was puzzled, "But why do you want those earrings?" As far as I know, it was a gift from Baron Lyle to Jasmine. ”
Iyeta snorted coldly and said, "yes, that's why I stole it." I'm going to cut a rift in their relationship, and I don't want my jasmine to be cheated out of by that stinky man. ”
Not a bad excuse, Eric sneered, and continued: "I'm afraid there are other reasons besides this reason." ”
Hearing Eric's words, Iyeta suddenly became vigilant: "What is the reason?"
Eric looked at Iyeta's cold eyes and looked at him without fear, "Just as you know my true gender, I also know who you really are. ”
"What are you talking about! I'm the head of the Red Oriole Circus, and that's who I am. Tell me, what else do I have?"
Under Iyeta's angry tone, Eric did not waver in the slightest, he straightened up, and the judge said as if he had pronounced a sentence, "Don't pretend to be garlic." I've seen your kind before. They are all afraid of silverware. I'm right, Lady Iyeta, vampire. ”