Mystery: Undead don't die from passing fire

Chapter 177 Surprise
On the afternoon of July 1350, 1.

The steam train arrived in Backlund with countless people full of hope. At this time, the sky was still bright, and the fog in the mid-air had thinned a lot, and the gas lamps hanging above the platform were no longer lit early.

Benson was very experienced in protecting his sister and wallet, carrying a suitcase, and walked out of the station along the crowd.

Suddenly, they felt a line of sight sweeping across at the same time.

Looking around, Benson and Melissa saw a young gentleman with neat black hair and dark brown eyes.

The gentleman wearing gold-rimmed glasses pressed his top hat, looked past them and into the distance.

Benson and Melissa also looked away, looking at the smoke-spraying pillars in the garden in the middle of the street, expecting to see Backlund's underground transportation.

But at this moment, a gentleman in his thirties, with deep gray eyes and wearing a black windbreaker, walked towards them against the flow of people.

He is also spotted by Benson and Melissa, who also recognize him, Dunn Smith, a police officer.

But when they saw Dun En, they didn't have much joy of meeting an old acquaintance in a foreign country, and some were just silent.

Because their deepest impression on this police officer was the time when he came to the house to inform Klein of his death.

Benson was silent for a long time, and asked softly:

"Officer Dunn, are you here to see us?"

Dunn nodded slightly:

"Yes, I have something to discuss with you, let's talk on the way."

"it is good."

Benson nodded silently, did not refuse, and could not refuse.

Although it wasn't a temporary decision for them to come to Backlund, few people knew about it, especially Klein's former colleagues.After all, if it wasn't for Klein, they would hardly have met.

And the officer Dunn in front of him must have known when they came to Backlund through official channels.For example, use their authority to find out their ticket purchase time and departure time, so they will wait for them at the train station in advance.

Benson and Melissa followed Dunn all the way to the subway station, and saw him buy three first-class tickets and lead them into the first-class compartment.

Melissa sat on the first-class soft leather seat, hesitatingly said:
"Where are we going?"

Dunn Smith replied:

"North District."
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"Captain, is it necessary for you to do this?"

On a seat behind the three of them, Klein who looked like Zhou Mingrui sighed softly in his heart.

He knew that most of his identity could not be concealed——

When Dunn first came to him, his identity was revealed sooner or later.

Although that incident was disturbed by Will Auceptin, the Sequence 1 'Mercury Serpent', the captain subconsciously ignored his appearance.But the second meeting, the captain must have discovered something.

At that time, he had actually guessed all of this, but he never dared to admit it in his heart, nor did he dare to admit it.He didn't know what to say, and he didn't know how to face it.So he has always instinctively chosen to escape.

It's as if the problem doesn't exist as long as he doesn't think about it.

But now the captain directly threw this issue on the table, and he couldn't accept it if he wanted to.

The captain must have discovered his identity a long time ago, and the reason why he stayed on the sidelines until then was because 'Sherlock Moriarty' was always in his line of sight, so he was able to maintain a tacit understanding.

But facing the disappearance of 'Sherlock Moriarty' this time, the captain was probably in a hurry.

That's why he intentionally informed Ember that Benson and Melissa were coming to Backlund.These words were not addressed to Ember who had only met once, but to try to reveal the news to him through Ember.

As for how the captain knew about the relationship between 'Sherlock Moriarty' and Embers, the answer is not difficult to guess.

As long as you carefully investigate the life trajectory of Detective Sherlock, you will find that he often goes to the same coffee shop for coffee.And if you investigate further, you will find that Ember also came to drink coffee—this is not difficult for the Nighthawks who have the ability to enter dreams.Even in order to confirm the accuracy of the information, the captain would ask someone to do a divination.If it doesn't work, you can still ask questions in the mirror of the Church of Steam.

And even if we take a step back, there is still a common bond of 'Dr. Allen' between them, so it's hard not to be linked together.

Of course, this is essentially a temptation.

In fact, Klein didn't have to accept the trick at all, just pretended that he never knew about this, and continued to evade reality.

But he hesitated for a long time, and finally decided to meet up.
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North district, Saint-Samuel metro station.

As soon as the subway stopped, Benson and Melissa followed Dunn and left the subway.Just after they got out of the station, they found a long-awaited taxi by the side of the road.

Standing beside the carriage was a handsome young man with black hair and green eyes. He was wearing the same style of windbreaker as Police Officer Dunn, and he had the temperament of a poet.

Benson also recognized him. This was also Klein's former colleague, Leonard Mitchell. They had attended Klein's funeral together.

bang~!

The wheels of the carriage kept rolling forward, carrying the four people in the carriage through the clean and tidy streets.

Melissa opened the window and looked nervously and curiously at the scenery outside the car——

Beside the road are exquisite houses, just like small villas, which are very valuable at first glance.

Maybe it's because of winter, or maybe it's because most people have private carriages, and there are not many pedestrians on the road.You can only see people passing by on the street occasionally, and most of them are other carriages that pass by the carriage.

Finally, the carriage stopped at a section of the road.

The Benson brothers and sisters got out of the car, and Melissa raised her head subconsciously. There was a towering building there——

It was Backlund's most famous landmark, the towering Gothic clock tower with the 'Bell of Order' hanging above it.

This is the North District, the closest district to Queens, very close to where the Bell of Order is located, and you can clearly see the whole picture of the Bell Tower.

Benson quickly looked away, looking at the road sign at the entrance of the street, which said 'Pinster Street'.

Dunn went straight to a townhouse with the house number '6' on the side of the road. Before his hand could touch the doorknob, the door was already opened from the inside.The person who opened the door was an old man with gray hair and wearing a classic black robe. He was smiling and beckoning to the people outside the door:

"Come in, I've lit the fireplace to make it warmer."

Dunn and Leonard stood at the door and did not go in, but turned their attention to the Benson brothers and sisters.

After some hesitation, Benson took Melissa into the house.

In the corner, the fireplace was blazing, emitting light and heat, completely different from the cold and humid outdoors.

There was also a lady sitting on the sofa, wearing a hooded black gown, applying blue eyeshadow and blush, and a silver chain with a white crystal pendant wrapped around her exposed wrist.The overall attire gives people a job like a 'witch' or a 'divinator' or a 'psychic'.

Benson asked with some hesitation:
"Officer Dunn, is this your home?"

"No."

Before Dunn could speak, the lady on the sofa said, "He lives next door to me at No. 5."

"It's not my house either."

Leonard, who has the temperament of a poet, smiled and said, "Old Neil and I also live next door, but it's number 7."

"That……"

Dunn said softly:
"This is where you live."

Benson immediately understood, smiled wryly and said:

"Officer Dunn, you don't have to do this. We all know that Klein's death has nothing to do with you."

Dunn chose to remain silent, but Leonard said very seriously:
"This is indeed related to Klein, but not just because of Klein."

Seeing the eyes of the Benson brothers and sisters being attracted, Leonard went on to explain, "Klein once successfully destroyed the conspiracy of a terrorist organization. Although we have captured most of the members of this organization, the mastermind behind the scenes has always been He was not arrested, and there is a good chance he will retaliate against Klein's family."

"The police also have a targeted witness protection system in this regard. This is for your safety and to maintain the reputation of the police."

Benson remained silent, acquiescing to this statement.

Melissa asked hesitantly:

"Then, what about the rent?"

Leonard originally wanted to say it was free, but Old Neil interrupted him and said with a smile:

"It's free for the first three years. After all, it has some compulsory nature. If you have to pay again, will it soon become a robbery? However, the witness protection system for you is only valid for three years. After three years, if you want to continue to live here , you need to pay a rent of [-] pounds a year, and it’s the kind of water and electricity.”

Melissa opened her mouth and whispered:

"It's so expensive..."

The house they rented at No. 2 Narcissus Street in Tingen cost 12 soli a week.

In conversion, it only costs 31 pounds 4 soli a year, and the rent here is almost twice that of the house they rent in Tingen!
Leonard was silent for a long time, without attempting to correct Old Neil.

Three years is not a long time, but it is not short either.

Maybe they have killed Ince Zangwill within the past three years, so Benson and the others don't necessarily have to continue living here.And if they failed to get rid of Ince Zangwill, any accidents could happen within three years, at worst, they could just find an excuse to extend the 'protection time' after three years.

As for the rent of 100 pounds, it was actually not high at all.

Even renting a house like this in the Jowood area costs at least 50 pounds a year.

And if it is in the Hillston area, the annual rent is basically more than 80 pounds.

This is the North District, and the rent will only be more expensive. For example, the rent for this house is 120 gold pounds per year.

Dunn and the others didn't stay for too long. After helping the Benson brothers and sisters settle down, they left the house and returned to their own residences.Although it was next door, at least it gave Benson and the others enough space.

Melissa asked in a low voice:
"Are we really going to live here?"

Benson sat down on the sofa, chuckled lightly and said:

"Stay here, there's nothing wrong with it. It just so happens that Backlund Technical University is in the North District, so it's convenient for you to go to school, isn't it?"

Melissa hugged the pillow on the sofa tightly and whispered:

"It may not be possible to pass the exam."

Backlund University of Technology was established two months ago, and everything is still under preparation.The entrance exam alone will be in June, and the school itself doesn't even have enough teachers and teachers.Even until now, the position of its headmaster was vacant.

Benson smiled indifferently, and encouraged:

"You have to have confidence in yourself. Back then at Klein Kohoy University, he lacked the same confidence as you did, but didn't he get in with excellent grades in the end?"

"Klein..."

Melissa pursed her lips tightly and lowered her head in silence.

Benson also fell silent, even though it had been more than four months, it still seemed like it just happened yesterday.

"Ding dong~!"

At this moment, the doorbell suddenly rang in the house.

Benson was taken aback for a moment, subconsciously thinking that Officer Dunn had forgotten something, so he got up and walked towards the entrance.

"Crack!"

The door was opened, but the person standing outside the door was not the imagined Dunn Smith, nor anyone he had ever seen, but a strange young man he had never seen before.

The young man asked politely:
"Can I go in?"

Benson asked hesitantly:
"you are?"

Ember introduced herself:
"Ash Black, Klein's colleague."

"Please come in."

Benson was silent for two seconds, and turned sideways.

He was actually a little puzzled.

Klein only had two months to go to work after graduation. Why do so many colleagues miss him so much?Is it so easy to accumulate deep feelings between detectives?Officer Dunn was out of guilt for Klein. He had mentioned more than once that Klein had saved his life. He felt guilty and wanted to make up for himself and Melissa.Although Benson felt it was unnecessary, it was completely understandable.

But what is this stranger in front of him for?If it is profitable, what are they seeking?Tuklein's pension?
He and Melissa were just ordinary people, after thinking about it, only the pension of six thousand pounds was worth their money.

"Mr. Ash, what's the matter?"

Benson didn't close the door completely, so he stood at the entrance and asked.

Ember said:

"In fact, I was entrusted by someone to bring someone to meet you."

Benson frowned and said:
"Who?"

They don't have many acquaintances in Backlund, and they don't have many acquaintances in Tingen.

What's more, they just moved here, and the house was arranged by Officer Dunn. Who would come to the house so quickly?

"Klein Moretti."

Benson's pupils narrowed slightly, and he said in a deep voice:

"Mr. Ash, I don't want you to make fun of my brother, he is dead! Don't tell me that he entrusted you here half a year ago!"

"No, just half an hour ago."

Ember said with a tear, and pointed to Benson's back casually, "As for the person you want to meet, you can look behind."

Benson turned his head vigilantly, and saw a miraculous scene——

A young man wearing a half-height silk top hat, a double-breasted long dress, and gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose went straight through the gate in front of him!

And his appearance is so familiar.

Klein had a smile on his face, but he didn't know how to greet him, so he waved after hesitating for a long time:

"Benson, Melissa, long time no see."

(End of this chapter)