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Chapter 251 Dark Legend
Charlemagne also broke out in a cold sweat and quickly looked at Chandler: "No! What should I do now?!"

Chandler comforted him with a smile: "Don't worry, Mr. Constantine has his own ideas. Look, Mr. Constantine is starting to reason."

Oh?
Charlemagne turned his head to see how Constantine reasoned.

Constantine in the picture was seen taking a step forward, holding the railing with both hands, and with a "ha" sound, his hands burst into flames.

Under the heat of the flames, the iron fence creaked and soon melted.

Then Constantine ducked his head and left the dungeon.

Charlemagne's mouth opened wide, and it took a long time before he regained his composure.

He turned his head and said something blankly.

"Brilliant."

Charlemagne now finally understood.

Charlemagne asked: "What's the story? Why do you seem to despair when you hear the story?"

Charlemagne was confused. He was a policeman and had little research on ghost stories.

Constantine left the dungeon and dusted himself off.

Charlemagne had an idea after hearing this, and he said, "What mass murder case? This story also tells the story of murder?"

"That's a good thing. Why are you still so nervous?"

Doesn't this sound like an ordinary story?
Why could there be a sense of pessimism in Chandler's tone?

However, one day, she witnessed her fiancé and his friends kidnapping a young girl and dragging her into the house, like wild beasts, inflicting atrocities beyond human nature.

The young bride-to-be was even more horrified when one of her companions chopped off the girl's finger with an ax in order to get her hands on a gold ring.

He will definitely use his excellent reasoning to solve all the mysteries in this strange story!
Walking through the long narrow corridor, Constantine came to a strange room.

There are a lot of things that should be there, and next to the embroidery bed, there is an old-fashioned gramophone.

"The story line is very simple. It is the story of a miller looking for a husband for his daughter. However, there are some plots that should not appear in children's books. Sheriff, you will know if you read on!"

"Ugh!"

"How could this be this story! This is the third time and he still won't stop!?"

The decorative furniture here has a retro feel, much like the style of a hundred years ago.

Chandler's lips were dry and he said: "Chief Charlemagne, how should I explain it to you? This story has appeared at least three times in different weird stories, and it has been completely solved long ago."

For example, nursery rhymes such as "London Bridge Collapsed", "Who Killed Mockingbird", and "Three Blind Mice".

Chandler nodded and said: "Yes, this story is called "The Robber Bridegroom" and it comes from "The Grimm's Tales".

I saw the finger crawling from the place where it was cut off to the knee, and suddenly jumped into the mouth of my companion!

Charlemagne nodded and said no more.

She was telling a story, telling a story.

Is Constantine a mutant who can control fire?

Everything is exactly as Chandler said.

The record of the gramophone was spinning, and a little girl's voice came from the gramophone——

Dressing table, embroidery bed, desk, wardrobe.

He thought about what he had heard from someone before. In fact, many of the stories that were handed down now might contain unknown secrets behind them.

Apart from the strange talk, Chandler's whole body was completely tense and he was breaking out in cold sweat.

Charlemagne was dumbfounded.

He listened quietly to the story on the gramophone, and then his expression became more and more serious.

The source of Constantine's abilities is by no means as simple as being a mutant.

"Once upon a time, there was a mill owner who had a very beautiful daughter. As his daughter grew up, the father began to think: If there is a man who can satisfy me to marry her as his wife, I will marry her to him. This gave her a good home. Soon, a suitor came. He looked very rich and behaved very well..."

This is a woman's boudoir, with an obvious century-old style.

The sweet voice echoed in the empty room. In this special atmosphere, people couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts.

Chandler was depressed and said, "Chief, actually the story itself is nothing special. It just hides a mass murder case and a sad story behind it."

"A mass murder case?"

As the story progresses, the miller's daughter becomes engaged to a man.

He wanted to keep it simple.

As soon as he entered, he came to a conclusion.

Walking out of the dungeon is only the first step, and the next step is to get closer to the core of the ghost story.

For example, in the UK, there is a well-known collection of nursery rhymes called "Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes", which contains countless nursery rhymes that are extremely scary to think about.

Any fool knows this is a woman's room.

This is a story that can appear in a story! ?

All have bloody metaphors.

There are some that Charlemagne sang as a child.

Didn't you expect that even "The Grimm Story" can't stay out of it now?
Chandler sighs: "In legends, almost everyone—from the most ruthless murderer to the Virgin Mary—is capable of cruelty."

Charlemagne nodded. He had a completely different feeling when he listened to that story now.

But there was still something he didn't understand.

"Since it's been solved so clearly, why do you still say it's a fatal situation?"

Chandler smiled bitterly and said: "Because it's useless to crack it. In the past few ghost stories, the detective solved the mystery, but nothing happened after that. In the end, he was trapped and died in the ghost story!"

"how so!"

Charlemagne frowned and said, "How can a two-star ghost story lead to a certain death!? Did the previous detective miss some clues!"

Chandler just shook his head and said: "There have been speculations about this strange story in the detective circle. Everyone has always thought that it is because a key link is missing. After cracking the story, there should be a link to find the werewolf, but it has never appeared. "

Charlemagne asked: "Why are we talking about werewolves again? This is "The Robber Bride", not "Little Red Riding Hood"!"

"This is about British history."

Chandler shook his head and said: "Most bloody stories in Europe will eventually return to werewolves and witches."

Then, he began to slowly educate Charlemagne about the origin of werewolves.

The earliest records of werewolves date back to the Book of Daniel.

It is said that King Nebuchadnezzar showed the characteristics of a werewolf for 7 years.

In Greek mythology, King Lycaon of Arcadia offended Zeus by offering human sacrifices and was turned into a wolf. The word lycanthropy also evolved from his name.

Stories of werewolves have recurred over thousands of years in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, as well as ancient Roman and Persian doctors.

Numerous studies have shown that ancient superstitions and stories about werewolves, such as Little Red Riding Hood, were inspired by real-life murders.

The cruel methods of these cases make people think that only werewolves can do it.

Chandler raised his head and said slowly: "So there has always been a question in the detective circle. Things like werewolves can obviously be traced back to the origin of development. It is obviously a legend and a fictional image, but I didn't expect it. Really exists in the real world.

"Is there something wrong with this world?" Charlemagne shook his head. Who knows?
He just looked sad: "I'm afraid this mortal story cannot be solved by Detective Constantine. Young man, I'm sorry for letting your detective fall into such strange stories."

What he didn't say was a heavier emotion.

This represents not only the sacrifice of one Constantine, but also the unresolved pain of more than a hundred hostages.

Only Chandler, his face was solemn, but he still didn't give up hope.

Looking at the scene of strange stories, Constantine is still among them.

Chandler firmly believes that as long as it is Mr. Constantine, he will be able to break this fatal situation!

This has nothing to do with reasoning anymore.

The rest depends on Constantine's luck.

Let’s see if there will be any follow-up links after destroying the current scene.

The part about finding the werewolf that should have appeared but never appeared.

There must be. According to the past detectives' reasoning about this story, as long as there is a story in the ghost story, the follow-up will definitely involve a trial.

Either a witch trial or a werewolf trial.

And bloody killings have always been linked to werewolves.

This has a historical background, a historical background unique to Europe.

This originated from a bloody tragedy in the 16th century.

This man's name is Gilles Garnier, a French hermit in the 16th century.

Garnier committed numerous crimes. After his arrest, he admitted that he had killed 14 children and that his "magic" was obtained by using some kind of witchcraft during a four-month manic period.

Witnesses described him howling at the moon in Dole Village.

More than 50 local residents swore they saw him transform into a werewolf.

Garnier's despicable behavior resulted in being burned alive.

From the late 16th century to the early 17th century, wolf attacks did occur in some parts of France. It was against this strange mix of wolves, witchcraft, and the unexplained murder of children that the execution of Garnier in 1573 caused such a sensation.

So much so that it continues to influence today.

Chandler prayed silently, praying that Constantine's luck would allow him to meet the werewolf trial later.

This story kept looping and echoing in the room. Even though the little girl's voice was very sweet, it still sounded creepy at this time.

Constantine thought silently, what to do next?
Looking for clues in the boudoir? For example, the diary placed on the desk looks suspicious.

But Constantine didn't bother to do this, and he didn't even have the motivation to open the diary.

This is what he has been waiting for for a long time!
He's warming up.

Of course he had heard of the werewolf story.

But as a well-known detective, he never pays attention to other people's legendary stories.

Because he is a legend!
The girl on the gramophone was still singing the story, and Constantine was annoyed by it.

He approached the gramophone and smashed it with one blow.

When Charlemagne saw this scene, he lost his voice and said, "What is he doing?"

Chandler didn't know, so he could only forcefully explain: "This may be Mr. Constantine looking for clues."

After pounding the gramophone, Constantine looked around and saw a candlestick, and then successfully found lamp oil and firesticks in the cabinet around the candlestick.

He approached the embroidery bed, poured kerosene on the sheets, blew on the embroidery stick, and put down the fire.

With a cry, flames burst out from the embroidery bed.

In addition to the strange stories, Chandler, Charlemagne and others became more and more confused as they read.

What on earth is this doing! ?

After Constantine lit the embroidery bed, he immediately came to the curtains and lit the curtains in the same way.

Then he turned around and prepared to set another fire.

At this time, someone finally couldn't bear it anymore.

"stop!"

A sharp voice sounded in the room.

This sudden strange sound startled Chandler and others.

But Constantine didn't even raise his head, concentrating on burning the wardrobe, and said calmly: "What's wrong? Don't want to continue playing the game?"

"You broke the rules!"

The strange voice was so angry that he wanted to tear Constantine apart with his hands.

Constantine said calmly: "Why are you pretending? You didn't say anything when I destroyed the dungeon. Now I'm just burning something. Why can't you help it?"

At this time, Constantine looked completely different from usual.

He is no longer as arrogant as before, but instead has a restrained and thoughtful attitude.

Even the weird noise hesitated for a moment, and then he said tentatively: "You noticed it, right?"

"I don't know what you are referring to. After all, I am too lazy to think about such a simple question."

Constantine finally lit up the wardrobe, "But I have a devilish instinct. Although you didn't show your body, you followed me all the way.

"That gloating look, as if you are looking forward to a certain moment. I think you are waiting for the desperate expression when I solve your puzzle but can't get out, right?"

The weird voice stopped talking.

Constantine shook his head and said: "Then you really paid the wrong attention. I can't understand the bride and groom at all, and I can't solve your puzzle, but..."

After saying that, Constantine's momentum surged, and his whole body seemed to swell.

The buttons of the detective's trench coat were now in a precarious position, and it only took Constantine a few slightly larger movements to knock them off immediately.

"I am a person. Although I don't like any puzzles, I am a detective after all. I can do what I do now. What do you think I rely on?"

Constantine punched the void, and the entire strange story immediately shook.

"Today I will let you experience my unique reasoning, Constantine!"

boom--

Another punch!
boom--

Constantine threw a third punch.

Every punch seemed to have devilish power.

Finally, this scene could no longer hold up, and the void in front of him was shattered like a mirror, revealing the black space behind it.

A man wearing a butler's uniform and a strange face appeared in front of Constantine.

His head was completely twisted, his facial features were stretched out, and his entire face seemed to have been shattered and reshaped into the shape of a werewolf.

Constantine's eyes were calm and he said calmly: "I finally meet you, the steward of this castle. If I guess correctly, your name should be Todd, right?"

(End of this chapter)