Chapter 69: The Orphan of the Fog (21)
This thin piece of paper, no one doubts its authenticity. Because counterfeiting the identity on the piece of paper and the content on the piece of paper is the act of looking for death - still at the door of the police station!
And the bearer of the piece of paper, the handsome gentleman Fred Ebolin, completely shocked everyone at this moment.
Because on this simple appointment paperwork, there is also the signature of Her Royal Highness the Queen! As the supreme ruler of the Empire, her signature should not have appeared on the appointment of the head of a local district at all - this is really a "knife to kill chickens". But with the Queen's signature, it also means that Fred Ebolin, the holder of the paperwork, is a "minister of the Imperial Mission" who has the status to be close to the queen and speak in front of the queen!
The ministers did not have a specific position, and their existence was a special appointment of the king to deal with all kinds of sudden, specialized, and complex situations. At such times, the status of the ministers would suddenly rise to the level of one man and above ten thousand—they would only be responsible to the king himself, and they would have considerable power to act cheaply.
From another point of view, this Fred Ebolin was "parachuted" here with the will of the queen to be in charge of this serial murder. It also shows that Her Royal Highness has taken this matter very seriously!
Suddenly, this letter of appointment aroused everyone's imagination!
As citizens, they must have relaxed a lot in their hearts - since Her Royal Highness has paid attention to this matter, the efforts to solve the case will definitely be strengthened, and the safety of the city will be guaranteed.
As reporters, they have mixed feelings in their hearts - they are worried that the new head of the police station in front of them is completely difficult to deal with, and the trip is estimated to be in vain; Happily, since the queen has paid attention, this matter will definitely become a hot topic! Many reporters have secretly pondered how to pry some valuable news from other angles!
As a police officer, most people's hearts are extremely shocked at this moment!
It has been three years since Inspector Harold came to this precinct to become the top head of the police department, and although he will not be able to work in this position until he retires, there should be no change in the position in the next three years. Moreover, in the past three years, the area under Harold's rule does not say that "the road is not left behind, and the night is not closed", and the crime rate is also the lowest in the East District.
I don't know if this time is Harold's bad luck - there was a serial murder case in the cathedral area, and the impact was really bad, and Inspector Harold must be held accountable. But the third case has just happened, and no one expected that the upper echelons would directly send someone to replace Inspector Harold!
Everyone had mixed feelings, but Fred had already taken a step and moved towards the gate of the police station. However, as soon as he stepped on his leg, everyone realized that there was something wrong with his right leg - he was limping when he walked, and he turned out to be a cripple.
Many people can't help but sigh - Fred, who was originally considered perfect in appearance, suddenly became "broken" because of this leg. A small number of people who were jealous of the other party's handsome appearance and noble status secretly breathed a sigh of relief - sure enough, God is still fair.
Fred didn't care what these people thought, and with a confident smile, he had already stepped up the steps and walked towards the gate of the police station.
No one stopped him, no one dared to say anything, and the scene fell into a strange silence. Until he walked up the last step and stepped through the door next—
"You'd better stop, if you dare to step into here, I'll throw you out!"
As soon as Zhou Daoan turned around, he found that the gate had been "blocked" by Frank, only to see him blocking the door like a door god, clenching his hands into fists, and saying angrily to Fred.
Fred really stood up very cooperatively, and looked at Frank on the penultimate step, still with a smile on his face, and said in a small voice:
"I guess you're Detective Frank, who has just joined the police department in the past two years and has performed exceptionally well. It's nice to meet you, but trust me, I don't want to meet you in a situation like this......"
Frank didn't expect the other party to be able to call his name at once, and his heart was awe-inspiring. But at the same time, this also means that the other party must already know all the personnel of this sub-bureau. By inference, this Fred was by no means suddenly given an order, so that he was able to do a "preview" in advance.
Sure enough, Fred coughed lightly and continued: "I know that you, like many of your colleagues, feel that I am here to 'steal power'. God can testify that I have absolutely no such thoughts. In fact, as you can see, I am a disabled person with limited mobility and am not suitable for the work of the police department......"
"It's just that this case is really special. You should also be able to see that this murderer is not simple, and the police will not be able to catch him if they use conventional means to detect. So, you can see me as someone who is here to help, because I have some 'special' talents. ”
"As for your esteemed Inspector Harold — and believe me, I have a lot of respect for him — he's only temporarily taken a back seat, and when this case is over, he'll be able to reinstate himself. I guarantee ...... in my honor"
Fred just stood on the steps and spoke eloquently, with a humble and polite language, which, to be honest, could hardly be offended by him. Even though he knew that there was some scene in his words, his expression remained clearly sincere, which made people willing to believe it.
Frank is not a man of words, and he is not as quick to react. Expectedly, he could do it with Fred, and he could face Fred's threats and accusations, but he didn't expect that the other party would explain to him gently.
He didn't know that the other party had come with a letter of appointment, and this situation must have been irreversible by his little agent. But he just felt that something should be done - Inspector Harold was his benefactor, otherwise he might have become a coachman or stay in the country to farm......
Fred's words made him feel like a punch on cotton, not to mention how awkward. Now he doesn't get out of the way, and he doesn't do it.
As he was wandering, a familiar voice with a tired but majestic voice came from behind the door:
"He's right, Frank. Don't embarrass him, that's what the superiors mean. ”
Frank suddenly turned around to find that Inspector Harold had quietly arrived at the gate, still wearing his trademark thin coat and floppy hat, just carrying a box in both hands - without thinking, he knew that it contained his personal belongings that he had left in the office.
For the past hour or so, the detective has locked himself in his office, digesting the failure of the operation while also packing up his belongings.
"I did receive an order from the Eastern Police Department six days ago — shortly after the second homicide. In other words, if I can't catch the killer in the short term, or if the murderer will commit the crime again, a 'special' agent will be assigned to take over my job. Indeed, it is a temporary replacement ......"
"To be honest, of course I didn't want to accept it in my heart at that time, and I wanted to show all my superiors in one breath. So, I put all my hopes on yesterday's actions.
"But...... Hopes are dashed. When I saw the body, I realized that it was because of my decision-making mistakes that the victim could not be rescued...... At that time, I suddenly felt a huge sense of powerlessness - my ability, maybe it was okay to manage law and order, but to deal with such a murderer...... It's true that I'm incompetent. Now, the above has just fulfilled their 'promise' very quickly, and I have nothing to say. ”
The detective, who was past middle age, had gray hair, and was usually known for his seriousness, after "confiding his heart", actually showed a rare smile of relief, just carried the box, walked out of the door step by step, said goodbye to all his subordinates, walked to Frank's side, and patted him on the shoulder affectionately:
"Actually, it's good to relax for a while and work as a civil servant - I get up early and stay late every day to maintain law and order here, leaving early and returning late, my wife and children have long been dissatisfied. It just so happens that there is a free ...... right now."
He said in a relaxed tone, and looked at all his men as if encouragingly—
"Maybe, after a period of civilian work, I don't want to come back! You dogs, don't be grim, cheer up. I'm gone, but there's still a lot going on here, and you're all telling me what to do......"
"But...... Detective, you're gone, we don't have a backbone! Frank said with a sad face, and there was a wave of resentment in his heart - it was his own incompetence that could not help the detective......
"Who said that there are not already people who have come to lead you? Frank, you do your own thing and listen to your superiors – whether this person is me or not. Harold punched Frank lightly, then looked at Fred and said, "I've looked into you too, Mr. Ebolin...... Sir Ebolin, I should say. ”
Sir and Mr. are both "Sir" in English, but when addressing people, "Mr. Ebolin" is Mr. and "Sir. Ebolin" is Sizz.
Those who have a knighthood are either nobles and nobles when the sun never sets, or the queen rewards those who have made outstanding contributions. Among the known surnames of the royal family, there is absolutely no such thing as Ebolin. In other words, this Fred Ebolin was specially canonized by the queen, which can't help but make everyone look up at Fred!
"You're welcome, Inspector Harold. We all know that in the face of such a cunning and murderous thug, it is impossible for any police detective to solve the case in a short time. Besides, your past achievements are by no means worse than any of the detectives...... It's just that the queen was ready to rectify the East End and make her capital stable, prosperous, and orderly...... At this time, I can't bear the existence of such a murder case. So...... I'm sorry to say that you're just out of luck. ”