Chapter XXVII
After Mayor Delmon left, Reilly said to the crowd, "It's almost certain that the prisoner is Delmon." ”
"W-what?" Estelle's eyes widened in surprise.
"How did you come to this conclusion?" asked Joshua with a solemn expression.
"Didn't you notice? When I said I was going to pay for the orphanage, his face suddenly turned very ugly. ”
"How, how...... Why the hell is that?" said Kloss, trembling.
"I think he took a fancy to the orphanage's land, which is why he was in a hurry to let the director and the children leave Lu'an. Reilly thought for a moment and said.
Indeed, if you think about it this way, you have a motive for committing the crime. Joshua said.
"But, why does he want our land?" said Dean Teresa, puzzled.
"God knows. Reilly spread his hands and said, "Let's ask him slowly after arresting him." ”
After going out, everyone began to discuss their next move.
"Then again, it's really hard to do. Even Estell, who has always been optimistic, showed a distressed look this time: "Although there is an object of suspicion, where are we going to find evidence?"
"Yes......" Joshua thought for a moment and said, "Let's go back and report to Mr. Garne." ”
"Well, okay. Estelle nodded.
At this time, Reilly noticed that there was something wrong with Kloss's expression, so he asked, "What's wrong?"
“...... Ah, it's fine. Kross smiled bitterly and said, "My heart is still very messy......"
"Really...... By the way, is Joseph the husband of Dean Teresa?" Estelle appropriately changed the subject, and Reilly gave her a "well done" look.
"Yes. Kross nodded and said, "But he died a few years ago...... When I was younger, Mr. Joseph loved me as much as Dean Teresa. ”
"That's right...... Huh?" Estelle asked in surprise, "Did Kross also grow up in an orphanage?"
"Not really. Kross shook her head and said, "I used to be taken care of by the teacher because of some things, and then I met the dean's family under his introduction. Since coming to Luan, I have become closer and closer to them. Speaking of which, the teacher often brings some food, clothes and books for the children. ”
"I see......"
"That's why you come here a lot to play and help the dean take care of the children. Joshua said, "Is that so?"
"Yes......" said Coloss, "the blow I have received is nothing compared to the deans. So, I'm going to cheer up too......"
"Sister Kloss!" Suddenly, a green-haired girl hurried over.
"Mary, why are you in such a hurry?" asked Kloss, confused.
"That, that......" Mary gasped and said, "Crumb ran away!"
"Huh?" said Kloss.
"Run, run away?" Estelle asked in surprise, "It can't be outside the village, right?"
"Can you elaborate a little more?" asked Joshua.
"Ah, all right......," said Mary, after a moment's thought, "when the two uncles went upstairs, Crumb followed. But he soon came down, muttering things like 'I can't spare them.'" I had just gone after Cram, but he was soon gone. ”
"So he was eavesdropping outside. Reilly smiled and said, "Don't worry, my men have already followed." ”
"Hey, Mr. Reilly's men?" asked Estelle, confused.
"Hmm. Reilly nodded and said, "I just found out that someone was eavesdropping outside, so I asked someone to follow and take a look." With her, at least there is no need to worry about Crumb's safety. ”
"That being said, let's go check it out. Estelle said.
"Of course. Reilly nodded.
Everyone hurried back to Luan and went straight to the warehouse area.
"Uh...... What's going on?" Estelle was a little confused by the hooligans lying on the ground in the warehouse.
“...... Gore, you didn't play them badly, did you?" said Reilly, helplessly.
"How is that possible?" said Gore, fiddling with the dagger, "these people really fell to the ground in an instant without being beaten." ”
"You haven't fainted after being beaten by you, but they're in good health. Reilly said with a smile.
"Strange, monster, this woman ......."
"It's too horrible......"
"No, don't kill me......"
Apparently, the youth of the Raven Gang were terrified.
"Brother Reilly, Sister Kros......" Crumb ran over and said, "This sister in a trench coat is so scary!"
"It's rude. Gore shook his head and said, "I saved you just now." ”
"Alright, alright, don't scare the kids. Reilly spread his hands and said.
"Woo...... I'm sorry, I'm really useless. Crumb cried and said, "I ran here with a fever in my head, and finally I need everyone to save me......
"So......" Reilly touched Cram's head and said, "If you want to protect someone important, you have to make yourself stronger, understand?"
"Well, I got ......"
After returning Kram to the village of Manolia, the group came to the guerrilla association.
"Yo, hard work. Jia En smiled and said, "That kid has been rescued, right?"
"Well, it's good that he's not hurt. Estelle nodded and said, "But it's surprising that the red-haired guy is here too." ”
"Ahaha, do you mean Agaté?" Jain smiled and said, "He came to Luan for another matter, and I forced him to come to you just now. After all, this guy used to be the boss of the Raven Gang. ”
"Speaking of which, we can't be sure if those guys had anything to do with the arson, so it's better for Agaté to ask. Reilly spread his hands and said.
"I see. Joshua nodded and said, "As soon as he entered, he began to reprimand the members of the Raven Gang, and he was indeed very bossy. ”
No wonder he looked rude and vicious. Estelle said.
"Well, that's a thing of the past. Garne shrugged his shoulders and said, "When Agaté first wandered to Luan, he was about the same age as you are now. He gathered a group of guys who were not afraid of heaven and earth and made a big fuss in the city for a while. Compared to that time, the Raven Gang is also very cute now. ”
"W-how could such a guy be a guerrilla!" Astelle was stunned.
"Speaking of which, it was Reilly who led him down this path in the first place. Jia En smiled and said, "I don't know the details, but he became a guerrilla with his own efforts." ”
"That guy was also a victim of war. Reilly sighed and said, "When we first met, he was still a teenager lost on the road of life. ”
"War ......," Estelle said, with a sad expression.
"It's not a good habit to gossip about other people's backs. At this time, Agaté's voice came from the door: "Jiaen, you are still gossiping as before!"
"Haha, I'll take that as a compliment. Jia En smiled and said, "Speaking of which, how is your investigation going?"
"Well, there's probably a number. "I can't jump to conclusions, but those guys have nothing to do with the arson," Agaté said. ”
"So, they have a reliable alibi?" asked Reilly.
"You're still so sharp. Agaté nodded and said, "A lot of people saw them partying in the bar last night. ”
"In that case, their suspicion is very small. Joshua said, "And I don't think those men have the guts to set fires. ”
"During this time, I'll keep an eye on those guys and hunt for criminals by the way. ”
"Huh?" said Estelle, a puzzled expression.
"I'll take over this incident, so you two don't have to follow up. Agaté said.
"Y-What did you say?!" Estelle was furious: "Why didn't you let us follow up when we came first?"
"Can you give us a reason?" asked Joshua.
"You have carried too much personal emotion in this incident. Agaté said, "You know that if you care, you know it, and besides, when the regular guerrillas and the would-be guerrillas ask to take over the same task, who has priority, Garn?"
"Didn't you ask knowingly?" said Garn helplessly, "Of course he is a guerrilla." ”
"So, what about Mr. Reilly?" said Estelle, pouting, "He's an A-class guerrilla!"
"Reilly's priority is still above mine, but ......" Agaté looked at Reilly and said, "Are you going to compete with me?"
"I already have a certain plan for this incident. Reilly smiled and said, "If you act on the surface, even if you don't gain anything, you can paralyze the prisoners and make it easier for my side to succeed." ”
"So, you two still want to open something. With that, Agaté left the Society.
"Really, you treat us like a burden every time...... "Istelle pouted in dissatisfaction.
"Forget it, he has no ill intentions, don't take it to heart. Jia En shrugged his shoulders and said, "That guy is just a little bad at words, so he speaks in a more aggressive tone. Moreover, this arson incident may have something to do with the incident he is pursuing. ”
"Huh?"
"The incident that Agaté is pursuing?"
Esther and Joshua looked puzzled.
"It's not convenient for me to disclose the details to you...... In short, leave the search for the prisoners to him. Jia En said solemnly: "What's more, doesn't Reilly also have a plan?"
"So, let's report on what we've achieved so far. Joshua said.
"Well, thank you guys. Jain nodded.