The rain outside the window is gradually subsiding, and the police meeting of Greenwich Police District is coming to an end.

"Adjournment."

As the door to the conference room was pushed open, the sheriffs who walked out of the conference room had a wry smile on their faces.

"It seems that the future work will be even more difficult!"

"Isn't it a bit whimsical for Inspector Arthur to focus on big cases in the future?"

"We are already short of police resources at the moment, and it is very difficult to complete routine patrol tasks. Is it better to leave such energy-consuming things as murder and poisoning to professional robbers and detectives? ”

"In the end, we are still paid too little weekly salary, and those robbers and detectives may be able to earn tens or hundreds of pounds for a big job. We have twelve shillings a week, and the brothers who work below don't even pay much attention to patrolling, let alone assign other tasks. ”

"However, if what Inspector Arthur said is true, as long as we can win a few key cases, we can get a 25% salary increase for all employees, and we can't fight with gritted teeth."

"Then kill Fred first, as he said? Have his men been active in your patrol lately? ”

"Active? That's not just active, who can count how many people are under the command of 'Thief General' Fred?

Half of the thieves in the entire East End of London can have anything to do with him. is either his younger brother, or he relies on his network to sell stolen goods.

Haven't you heard that phrase? Where to hide the stolen things, General Fred came to help. Where to hide, go to General Fred's lair. ”

"To be honest, I've been looking for a chance to get him for a long time. Forget it, no matter how much it is, my brothers will work hard to raise Fred, a bitch! Without him, at least I can save some snacks when patrolling in the future. ”

As he spoke, several sheriffs gradually walked away.

Sheriff Jones was the only one who stayed where he was, and his face seemed a little wrong.

"Fred ......"

Suddenly, a hand slapped him on the shoulder.

"You don't look well, do you?"

Arthur's face leaned in from behind him, "Do you need me to give you a few days off?" ”

Jones shuddered and hurriedly replied, "No need. I'm just on board, and it's not appropriate to take sick leave. It's just a little rainy, just go home and sleep. ”

Hearing this, Arthur nodded slightly, and immediately pulled out the document from his bosom and handed it to him.

"Since it's okay, then I have to take a trip to Scotland Yard. This is an archive of today's meeting minutes, your patrol area is the closest to there, and when you are not busy, please send someone to bring it there. ”

"Yes, sir! I'll go now! ”

Jones saluted, then hurried out of the scene.

Arthur looked at his trotting figure, pinching his chin thoughtfully.

The Red Devil God mysteriously appeared quietly: "Arthur? ”

"Something?"

The Red Devil rubbed his hands together and smiled: "There are so many criminal organizations in London City, why do you want to pick Fred?" ”

Arthur raised his eyebrows: "Are you knowingly asking?" Willocks' investigative report said he had stolen forty guns from Scotland Yard and smuggled large sums of stolen goods.

And Fred's men were at the dock two days ago and fired guns, is it so coincidental?

So I decided that some of the stolen goods that Willocks had taken must have gone into Fred's hands.

It makes perfect sense for me to start an investigation into him. ”

Agares squinted and smiled: "But whether Willocks is afraid of crime or not, don't you and I know in our hearts?" ”

Arthur snorted: "Since the investigation report says yes, that is, I only accept the written documents of Scotland Yard. ”

"You're not going to dig deeper?"

"Chacha?"

Arthur looked at the Red Devil with a cold face, and he asked, "What if I do find something?" ”

"If you're afraid of finding out the truth, why bother Fred? Aren't you afraid that someone will do something about you? ”

Arthur put on a bowler top hat and tucked his cuffs: "For a notorious thief to make the hottest star in Scotland Yard?"

I'm sure there must be more than one way for those people to sell their stolen goods, and if he can only find Fred, then I don't need to be afraid of him. A person who can only cooperate with a thief leader, how much energy can he have? ”

With that, Arthur took a step and walked out into the rain outside the police station.

Agareth asked, "Where are you going?" ”

"Since we want to focus on big cases, important cases, and murder cases in the future, it is natural to supplement some medical-related knowledge. I made an appointment to meet Charles at a nearby café, and I had to ask him for advice. ”

"Which Charles are you talking about?"

"Charles, of course, who studied medicine for a year at the University of Edinburgh!"

……

While Arthur was going to the café, Sheriff Jones had returned to his office.

He sat in the office that originally belonged to Willockx, looking out the window at the rain, with mixed feelings.

Knock knock!

There was a knock at the door.

"Please come in."

Officer Dennis pushed open the door and walked in.

"Sit down."

Jones smiled and poured Dennis a hot cup of tea and thoughtfully put a piece of candy in it.

Then he pushed the teacup in front of him and said, "It's cold today, drink some tea to warm up." ”

Officer Dennis's expression looked a little cramped, his hands resting on his knees, and he didn't seem to be quite used to the feeling of sitting down in front of the chief.

"Sheriff, are you looking for me?"

"Oh, it's not a big deal."

Jones laughed and said, "Only, I heard that you were the last person to see Willocks before he disappeared." So I want to ask you, do you know where he went? ”

Dennis bit his lip: "I—I've reported this to Scotland Yard in detail.

All I know is that Sheriff Willocks was last seen heading south with a saber and plainclothes.

I don't know exactly where he went. ”

Jones nodded, "Indeed, your description is exactly the same as what I saw at Scotland Yard, and you haven't changed your mind." ”

Dennis breathed a sigh of relief: "Then can I go?" It's raining today, and the patrol road is very difficult, so I should have gone to duty early. ”

"Absolutely, I'm glad to see that you have such a high level of enthusiasm for your work."

When Dennis heard this, he stood up and said, "Goodbye, then, sir. ”

He opened the door and was about to go out, when Jones's voice suddenly sounded again: "Wait a minute. ”

Jones rested his head on the table with one hand, and pointed to the teacup on the table with the other: "But don't you really drink some tea?" I think your body seems to be shivering a little, is it too cold? ”

Dennis's heart tightened slightly, but he still pretended to be calm and said, "It's okay, sir, I can stand it." ”

"Okay."

Jones smiled, "But before I go, I still want to say something." If there is something you don't know now, it's better not to know it in the future, and if you suddenly know one day, it will be very difficult for everyone to do. ”

Dennis said calmly, "Mr. Jones, what are you talking about?" ”

Jones smiled even brighter, "I said you could go, Officer Dennis." ”

Dennis turned to go out, relieved the moment the door closed.

His lips moved slightly, but no one could hear the sound he seemed to make, and only the best lip masters could decipher the meaning of his words.

"Betraying Arthur once is enough."