Embers of Embers

Chapter 14 Low Income Groups
Old Dunling, inner city.
Speaking of the prosperity of Old Dunling, the first thing that everyone thinks of is basically the inner city, which is the area where the wealth of the entire Old Dunling is most concentrated. It is different from the "royal area" in the center of Old Dunling that is protected by guards and high walls. , this is the last place most nobles can come into contact with.
This place is covered with electricity, and the lights are brightly lit at night. You can see people walking in the tall buildings. Their figures are cast on the ground by the lights, spreading out in a blurred and broken way. With the rising steam, even the edge of the inner city You can also smell the intoxicating aroma of wine.
The streets are full of new-style cars, and most of them can only move in the inner city because of the extremely high requirements on the road conditions, but even so, the rich still spend a lot of money on this seemingly useless thing, just because it represents Cutting-edge technology, and this is a status symbol.
Lorenzo sat at the dining table on the balcony, overlooking the peaceful sleeping form of the city.
This location is very good, sitting here can observe the situation of the whole block, although it is already dark, but there is no such thing as darkness in the inner city, bright electric lights light up every corner.
This is the position of a hunter. No matter what abnormality occurs, Lorenzo can detect it immediately. If he has a new sniper rifle from the Mechanical Institute in his hand, he can easily kill everyone in sight from this position.
Of course, Lorenzo is a detective, not a cold-blooded killer, and he is not a pervert who enjoys killing.
The table is already filled with food, and now it's just waiting for the arrival of another guest.
Looking down at her pocket watch, she was already 10 minutes late.
But Lorenzo is not in a hurry. It is now 11:20, and there is still some time before the end of the night, so it is not considered a rush.
There were many pedestrians on the street. It was obviously almost midnight, but it seemed like a beautiful day had just begun.
Looking at the pairs of figures leaving, Lorenzo was thinking when a figure sat down.
Looking at the beautiful figure in front of him, Lorenzo was stunned, and then the study in etiquette class told him that he should praise him well now.
"Well... very good."
The girl in front of her was really well-dressed, gorgeous but not vulgar, as if she was a courtesan who often attended balls.
Lorenzo knew very well that the girl was not pretending on purpose, it was just the difference in family atmosphere since birth.
So temperament is really a metaphysical thing. Lorenzo can imitate anyone, but he can't always grasp the key temperament.
"You asked me out just to eat?"
Eve looked at Lorenzo. This detective was always so mysterious, appearing and disappearing suddenly, leaving only a letter about today's itinerary.
"Of course, only when you are full can you have the strength to work, right?"
As Lorenzo said this, he picked up the knife and fork and started eating. This man was indeed very ungrateful, like a hungry wolf.
Eve sighed, a person like Lorenzo would not do meaningless things, he must have a purpose, but he refused to say it now.
"Have you done everything I asked you to do?"
Eating and talking at the same time is really ugly, but Lorenzo doesn't care about it anymore, he has forgotten all about etiquette lessons.
This is the inner city, and this meal can eat up most of his salary, so he will not give up enjoying it.
Eve leaned back slightly, she didn't want the oil to splash on her skirt.
"I've done it all...what do you want to do?"
The letter Lorenzo left contained a bunch of strange requests, such as dressing more formally but wearing casual clothes under his skirt, and also requiring him to bring weapons and money.
It took a lot of effort for Eve to put a close-fitting dress under her long skirt. Similarly, the ribbons on her thighs were also covered with weapons. The girl didn't even dare to walk fast for fear of making a metallic knocking sound. .
Suddenly I remembered the Killer Queen in the story. That charming woman would hide the flexible and sharp iron pieces under her clothes. When she embraced a man passionately, she would pull out the metal and bring out a scarlet. At this moment, Eve The only difference between her and her is that what she pulls out is not the iron piece but the Bonin 91 pistol.
Lorenzo wiped the corners of his mouth with a napkin. It felt good to have a full meal. He might not know when the next time would be for such a luxurious meal.
"For your career and mine, Detective."
He raised his glass and drank it down.
Lorenzo tidied up his clothes, and then Eve discovered that under the black and gray windbreaker was neat white clothes, and the black top hat was put aside, as if he was going to a ball.
"You need to solve the case to make sure you don't get fired, and I need to solve the case to make sure my employer doesn't kill me."
Lorenzo put on his top hat, picked up his cane, found a fake beard from somewhere, and put it on his lips.
"You should have brought money, right?"
After finishing everything, Lorenzo asked Eve.The girl hummed and took out her bag.
Lorenzo nodded and then said.
"I'm looking for you today because I want you to go to a dance with me. After all, it's an eyesore for me to go alone. I need a female companion."
"Then what does this have to do with our career?"
"Because this dance is hosted by Sabo."
Lorenzo stretched out his hand gracefully and pulled Eve to her feet. The girl gently put her hand on his shoulder. The two had an extraordinary tacit understanding.
"Who is he?"
"A gang boss, a Viking, manages a gang called the Green Sharks, who mainly do finishing work for smuggled goods from the port of Rendona."
Holding the beautiful lady in hand, Lorenzo did not deliberately but also felt that he was the center of attention here.The detective looks amazing in his dressing up.
"The gangster who stopped us that day was one of his. We will definitely be able to pry something out from his mouth."
"Pry out what?"
"Intelligence. Whether it is who he works for or the cause of Wall's death, there will be an answer there. If we are lucky, we can also tie him directly to Su Yalan Hall."
The cane tapped the ground lightly. Kidnapping was no problem for the great detective.
"Believe me, detective, as the leader of a gang, his value is much more precious than the case you are pursuing now. You will become a new star in the police world."
"Kidnapping is a crime, and how can we try him without evidence?"
Eve is still a person who abides by the law at heart. Compared with Lorenzo, an unprincipled lunatic, she is too noble.
"Saab is from the lower town. From a legal point of view, he is not a citizen of Inverg at all. Even if you kill him, no one will hold him accountable.
The Suaran Hall has always wanted to develop a stronghold in the lower city. They can tolerate the existence of the trash can in the lower city, but it must be under the control of the authorities. The reason why Sabo has been alive is that the Suaran Hall cannot find a chance. "
Lorenzo showed a slightly despicable smile. As he spoke, he picked up Eve's bag and dug out several coins with lions printed on them. This is the official currency of Yin Erweg, issued by Victoria. The Queen ordered it to be cast.
As he spoke, Lorenzo handed the money to the waiter, smiled and then pulled Eve away from here.
Eve just watched Lorenzo go through her bag and take the money. She was stunned for a long time before she spoke slowly.
"what is this?"
"What's wrong with your treat?" Lorenzo didn't feel ashamed at all.
"Don't look at it. You don't have much money. You are the little princess of the Phoenix family. Don't look like I've framed you for millions, okay?"
Lorenzo said reluctantly.
"According to the income list of the city hall, I am a low-income group."
He didn't lie. Lorenzo did want to work in a serious detective agency at first, but unfortunately he was not serious. A noble lady entrusted him to catch his mistress. In the end, in order to chase the escaping carriage, he shot out the wheel of the carriage. The unfortunate husband rolled around his lover three times before stopping.
Afterwards, the mistress was sent to the hospital with a broken bone, and the commissioned lady heard that she had suffered another fracture after entering the hospital. As for the husband, he thought Lorenzo was sent by the lady to shoot him, but the lady still had an old relationship. Let him go, he changed his ways through tears.
Everything was happy, but it was a pity that Lorenzo's rough behavior discouraged most employers. In the end, only Shrike would give him some cases to make a living.
The economic conditions are not good, and Lorenzo urgently needs a sum of money to pay this month's rent, otherwise Mrs. Van Lud will kill him with a single shot.
"You know what? I'm so poor that I can't even afford bullets. Are you interested in supporting me?"
Just listening to Lorenzo's nagging, Eve gained a new understanding of this damn detective.
"You are such a bastard."
"Thank you for the compliment."
　Signed, please collect and recommend
(End of this chapter)