"You're going to sleep tonight and be led to another hotel, are you?"

After hearing the question, Fry immediately nodded: "Yes, even if the police conduct a preliminary investigation, we have to confirm the condition of the guests...... Includes assessment of psychological conditions. It's easiest to fall asleep. ”

At this point, this matter has basically moved to the stage of underground investigation, and Frye has already checked the situation in the house, and there is no remnant of extraordinary power exposed, but the police need to take on the difficult work of "cleaning the task".

When Esther came downstairs with the rabbit, she saw Benjamin near the front desk.

He was chatting with the Inspector of Toller, and seeing the proud countenance of the Inspector of Toller, he seemed to be quite happy to be touted, and from time to time let out an irrepressible smug laugh.

However, after a few people came over, Inspector Toller immediately saluted the three of Frye: "Mr. Frye." ”

In front of the "ordinary citizens", Frye also raised his hand to his temple and responded with a gesture of salute: "Inspector Toller, that room is ready to be cleaned up, and this colleague of mine will accompany you." ”

Luo Yao took the suitcase from Siga and nodded at Superintendent Toller.

"Ah, yes, yes, that's a ...... Fortunately, the other guests were not injured, and their emotions seemed to be quite stable. ”

It's not so much stability as fear, and for ordinary people, it's really unlucky to live in a hotel and encounter a vicious murder.

Superintendent Toller's gaze turned to Esther and Rabbit next to him, "These two are also guests of the inn, right?" Now ......."

Frye answered his doubts: "I'll take care of the arrangement, don't worry." ”

"Mind having one more person?" Benjamin asked with a smile.

The atmosphere cooled slightly, but the sound of Esther's sigh brought the hesitant Fry back to his senses.

Esther nodded at Benjamin, "Yes, Mr. Jacob, you're looking for a new hotel anyway, aren't you?" ”

Benjamin happily patted the suitcase next to him: "Great, I've been waiting for you to come down for a long time." Let's go, we can change to a safer environment and talk slowly. ”

The rabbit's eyebrows were twisted together again, and he always felt that the young man's attitude was strange.

Frye and Siga were stubborn, and even though tonight's investigation was far from over, they insisted on sending the three to the door of another hotel, and watched as they re-checked and checked in before leaving.

While in the carriage, the rabbit was already sleepy, and kept hitting his head against Esther's arm.

Now walking up the stairs of the hotel, the rabbit was yawning frequently, and Esther had to hold on to his wrist so that the boy would not fall and sleep on the stairs.

"Your sister and brother seem to have a good relationship, but they don't look like each other at all."

Hearing Benjamin's words, Esther picked the corners of her mouth with difficulty, trying her best not to make her smile so stiff, she always felt that there was something in this man's words: "It's my cousin, he really doesn't look like it." ”

"Is there anything special about you guys?" Benjamin carried the suitcase and walked up the stairs leisurely, and the rooms of the three were on the fourth floor, so he followed behind unhurriedly and slowly.

Before Esther could come up with a prevarication, Benjamin continued: "What do you have in common? Family-heirloom? ”

Esther glanced back rather indifferently, and her smile became natural, but even more fake: "No, could it be that Mr. Jacob has any family heirlooms?" ”

Benjamin helplessly lifted the frame of the glass: "I've said it, you just call me Benjamin, Mr. Jacob is too outward." And I'm not really fond of my last name. ”

Esther heard the sincerity of these words, and did not say anything more, and although the rabbit was sleepy, she did not forget to turn her head and glare at Benjamin.

Benjamin rolled his eyes at the rabbit as Esther turned to look at the road, silently showing disdain.

The more he looked at it, the more annoying he became, and sooner or later he had to find an opportunity to parasitize him......

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Benjamin put the luggage he didn't know who stole it from back in his room, and the police arranged for the hotel to meet the decoration standards of the "Lilac Hotel", and the suites that were provided at the expense of the guests were also the ones that had previously met the guests' requirements.

He did enough superficial work and waited patiently for ten minutes before reaching the door of another guest room.

Esther had coaxed the rabbit to sleep, and she was sitting in the living room by herself, recalling the situation today and the divination images she had seen.

Hearing a careful knock on the door, Esther knew who it was, and she had not forgotten the look in the eyes of "Mr. Jacob" who had repeatedly hinted at her private conversation.

Esther sighed, got up and went to open the door, letting the young man with disc glasses into the room.

Benjamin walked directly to the hospitality sofa in the room, pulled two cushions in front of him, and leaned up very unceremoniously.

Esther sat down in another easy chair and came face to face with Benjamin.

Benjamin's attitude was so casual that he didn't see himself as an outsider at all: "So, Miss Hamel, introduce yourself solemnly." Benjamin Jacob, one of the branches of the Jacob family, yes, the family you think, a bunch of 'thieves'—I have to warn you, your thoughts are all written on your face. ”

Seeing that the other party was so straightforward, Esther felt a little relieved: "That's because you're really suspicious, Mr. Benjamin." ”

When the corners of Benjamin's mouth turned up, his bookish appearance would appear even more cunning: "At least you don't emphasize 'Mr. Jacob' anymore, I think honesty is a good start for both of us." ”

"You're extraordinary, too?"

"Yes, I'm a 'thief' too."

Esther was silent for two seconds, then asked, "Are you speculating?" Or is it something else? ”

Benjamin thought for a moment, then put his arm on the cushion behind him, and occupied the entire couch: "Guess." ”

Lied, Esther muttered in her heart, but her demeanor was very gentle: "So what do you want to talk about with me?" ”

"There's just something I want to confirm," Benjamin rolled his eyes hesitantly, "and there's really no reason to do it. ”

Esther stared at Benjamin quietly for a moment, carefully observing the other party's expression:

"I thought the 'thieves' would be more cautious with their peers because we have some special 'insider threats', or at least I'm quite worried. And you look ...... It's like a special case. ”

Benjamin immediately showed a wry smile: "The ancestors are above, I can see it." Miss Hamel, are you doubting my identity, do you want to wonder which Amun I am? ”

"Are you?" Esther looked at Benjamin curiously, waiting intently for his answer, opposite a "thief" who had to use her perception to verify the emotions in his words.

Sequence 8 of "The Thief" as a "fraudster" basically chisels the cornerstone of trust between people, although Esther dismisses Banabe's statement, but has to admit that when facing other "thieves", it is best to have a few more eyes.

The expression on Benjamin's face was very sincere, and the helplessness in his eyes did not look like a fake:

"I really hate the people of the House of Amun, in fact, when the patriarch of the House of Jacob suddenly disappeared at that time, many people became suspicious, but they ......

"Since we all hate those Amun, at least in this matter, we are a natural ally, and that's the same for every 'thief', isn't it?"

Benjamin's words are true, and he has no "deception" or false emotions, including when talking about the subjective emotion of "hate".

Esther could confirm the authenticity of the incident, her fingers running circles on the armrest of her easy chair, her gaze fixed on those lake-green eyes, "Mr. Benjamin, you have seen other 'thieves' as well. ”

Benjamin's smile softened: "I thought that Hamel, you were also a descendant of some branch family, maybe some cousin of mine. But now it seems like you're a completely wild 'thief', and it's rare to have such a tall sequence. ”

Esther's gaze flickered for a moment: "I'm not a professional, I'm really sorry." We're not related! ”

Benjamin heard Esther's resistant tone, straightened his smile, and became much more serious: "Sorry, I just wanted to make some jokes to liven up the atmosphere, because I see that you are a little nervous." In fact, as a descendant of the House of Jacob, I also preside over a special gathering among the 'thieves', which you might be interested in? ”

Esther raised her head silently and looked at the other party a little haughtily: "I have nothing to hide from you, and for a person like me, such an assembly doesn't seem to do much good." ”

She won't tell the other party that she knows about the "Destiny Hermit Society", let alone show that she even knows the time and place.

There was no need, Ester didn't know Benjamin, and the other party's frank expression of kindness only made her more worried, and she wondered if there was a conspiracy behind it.

"Lies don't mean much to us, and you, perhaps, aren't exactly the wild extraordinary." Benjamin glanced at the room where the boy slept, "You're a special member of the Hound Room of the Night—ahem, a special member of their room, aren't you?" ”

The scandalous title made Esther frown subconsciously, but she remembered Banabe's dislike of "thieves". Those "parasites" who hide among the crowd will inevitably not be treated amicably by the Orthodox Church, and it is normal for them to hate each other.

However, Esther still felt a little dissatisfied: "yes, what do you have to say?" ”

"No, no, I'm not unhappy about that, that's why I want you to come to the meeting." Benjamin's words were very sincere, and at least it sounded like Esther didn't notice anything unusual.

Seeing Esther's thoughtful face, Benjamin had no choice but to speak again: "It's really not good, you just think I'm trying to find someone to be with, just like a casual ball invitation at a banquet of nobles." ”

Esther's eyes became even more indifferent, faintly revealing disgust: "Then I will only reject you more firmly." ”

"Why?"

Esther smiled brightly, "Because I can't dance." ”

(End of chapter)