shadow of britain

Chapter 36 King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table
The rain outside the window gradually subsided, and the police meeting of the Greenwich Police District also came to an end.

"Dismiss."

As the door of the meeting room was pushed open, the sheriffs who walked out of the meeting room all had wry smiles on their faces.

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

"Isn't Inspector Arthur a little whimsical to focus on major cases in the future?"

"Our police force is currently in short supply, and it is very difficult to complete routine patrol tasks. It is better to leave energy-consuming things like murder and poisoning to those professional robbers and detectives? "

"In the final analysis, our weekly wages are still too low. Those robbers and detectives may earn dozens or hundreds of pounds if they take on a big job. Our twelve shillings a week, and the brothers who work below can't even patrol. Not too concerned, let alone assigned other tasks."

"However, if what Inspector Arthur said is true, as long as you can win a few key cases, you can get a 20.00% salary increase for all staff. It's not like we can't grit our teeth and fight hard."

"Then follow what he said, get rid of Fred first? Has anyone under his command been active in your patrol area recently?"

"Active? It's not just active, who can count how many people are under the command of 'Thief General' Fred?
Half the thieves in the entire east end of London could have something to do with him.Either it was his younger brother, or he relied on his network to sell the stolen goods.

Haven't you heard that saying?Where to hide stolen things, General Fred came to help.Where to hide after robbing things, go to General Fred's lair. "

"To be honest, I have long wanted to find a chance to get him. Forget it, it doesn't matter so much, brothers work hard and get rid of Fred, the son of a bitch! Without him, at least in the future You can also save time when patrolling."

As they spoke, the sheriffs gradually walked away.

Only Sergeant Jones stayed where he was, and his expression seemed a little wrong.

"Fred..."

Suddenly, a hand patted his shoulder.

"You don't look well?"

Arthur's face approached from behind him: "Do you need me to give you a few days off?"

Jones was so shocked that he trembled all over, he quickly replied: "No need. I just took office, and it's not appropriate to ask for sick leave. It's just that I got caught in the rain, just go home and sleep."

When Arthur heard this, he nodded slightly, and immediately took a document from his arms and handed it to him.

"Since it's all right, please go to Scotland Yard. This is the archive of today's meeting minutes. Your patrol area is the closest to it. Please send someone to take it there when you are not busy."

"Yes, sir! I'm going now!"

Jones saluted, and then hurriedly left the scene.

Arthur looked at his figure trotting all the way, pinching his chin thoughtfully.

The red devil quietly appeared mysteriously: "Arthur?"

"Is something wrong?"

The Red Devil rubbed his hands together and laughed: "There are so many criminal organizations in London, why did you choose Fred?"

Arthur raised his eyebrows: "Are you asking this knowingly? According to Willox's investigation report, he took away [-] guns from Scotland Yard and smuggled a large amount of stolen goods.

And Fred's men fought with people at the pier two days ago and even fired guns. Is it such a coincidence?
So I decided that some of the stolen goods that Willox took away must have fallen into Fred's hands.

It is entirely reasonable for me to initiate an investigation against him. "

Agares narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "But whether Willox is absconding in fear of crime, don't you and I know in our hearts?"

Arthur snorted: "Since the investigation report says yes, that is, I only recognize Scotland Yard's written documents."

"Aren't you going to investigate further?"

"Check?"

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

"If you're afraid of finding out the truth, why bother with Fred? Aren't you afraid of being punished?"

Arthur put on his bowler hat and smoothed his cuffs: "For the sake of a notorious thief leader, to punish the hottest star in Scotland Yard?
I believe those people must have more than one way to sell stolen goods. If he can only find Fred, then I don't need to be afraid of him.A person who can only cooperate with the thief leader, how can his energy be so great? "

After saying that, Arthur started to walk towards the rain outside the police station.

Agares asked, "Where did you go?"

"Since major cases, important cases, and murder cases are to be the focus of the future, it is natural to add some medical knowledge. I made an appointment with Charles to meet at a nearby coffee shop, and I have to ask him for advice."

"Which Charles are you talking about?"

"Of course it's the Charles who studied medicine for a year at the University of Edinburgh!"

……

Just when Arthur went to the coffee shop, Sergeant Jones had already returned to his branch.

He sat in the office that originally belonged to Willox, looking at the rain outside the window, with complicated emotions.

Boom boom boom!
There was a knock on the door.

"Please come in."

Officer Dennis opened the door and walked in.

"sit down."

Jones smiled and poured Dennis a cup of hot tea, and thoughtfully put a piece of sugar 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 looked a little embarrassed, with his hands on his knees, as if he wasn't quite used to sitting in front of the officer.

"Sheriff, do you have anything to do with me?"

"Oh, it's nothing serious."

Jones said with a smile: "It's just that I heard that you were the last person to see Willox before he disappeared. So I want to ask you, do you know where he went?"

Dennis bit his lip: "I, I have reported this issue to Scotland Yard in detail.

All I know is that the last time Sergeant Willox was seen, he went south with a saber and plain clothes.

As for where he went, I don't know. "

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

Dennis breathed a sigh of relief: "Then may I go? It's raining today, and the patrol road is very difficult. I should go to duty earlier."

"Of course, I'm glad to see you have such a high work ethic."

Upon hearing this, Dennis stood up and said, "Then, goodbye, sir."

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

Jones propped his head on the table with one hand, and pointed to the teacup on the table with the other: "But, don't you really want to drink some tea? I think your body seems to be shaking a little. It's too cold, right?" ?”

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

"Ok."

Jones smiled: "But before I leave, I still want to say something. If you don't know something now, it's best not to know it in the future. If you suddenly know it one day, it will make it difficult for everyone. "

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

Jones smiled brighter: "I said you can go, Officer Dennis."

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

His lips moved slightly, but no one could hear the sound he seemed to make. Only the top lip-talking master could interpret the meaning of his words.

"Tell Arthur, once is enough."

(End of this chapter)