Mystery: The Star Key

Tuesday, January 3, 1352, at 5:30 in the morning.

Jennings Wenzel yawns as she arrives at the Severas Field.

The weather is very cold today. And to get up early to work overtime during the New Year's holiday, Jennings' heart is also cold.

But fortunately, the Dixie pie in his hand was very warm, which gave Jennings some psychological comfort.

"Good morning." Jennings got on the carriage parked at the door while nibbling on Dixie's pie.

At this point, Backlund's sky has not yet dawned. There was also a small amount of snow floating in the air.

However, it was very warm in the carriage. Apparently someone came earlier than Jennings.

And Jennings was not surprised, he skillfully handed a takeaway Dixie pie to the police officer in the car, and greeted him cordially: "Thank you, dear Mr. Joshua, I slept last night. Are you all right?"

"Last night, went to bed?" Joshua ripped open the packaging bag after taking the Dixie pie, "Can the police in Backlund have something like this?"

"Becklund's birds don't get up as early as me!"

As the police officer of Backlund's West Villas Field, and the security officer for the south bank of the Tussock River of the Backlund Bridge at the launching ceremony of the Backlund Urban Rail Transit today. Joshua has too many things to worry about.

Not only the arrangement of the police force, the logistical support, the erection of roadblocks, etc., all of which require him to ask.

Therefore, he was almost the first person to arrive at the police station.

Or, he didn't go home at all yesterday.

In addition, there was a shortage of manpower during the New Year's holiday, and even Jennings, who was a forensic doctor, was brought in by Joshua to provide medical logistics support. Joshua is really busy!

"Would you like to take a break then?" Jennings asked. "Or should I make you a cup of coffee?"

"Farewell." Joshua quickly took out the pocket watch from his clothes while taking a quick look at the breakfast that Jennings brought. "We're going to leave in fifteen minutes. There's no time to spare."

"Fifteen minutes of rest is also a rest." Jennings disagreed, he took the list that Joshua put aside and tucked it under his arm, and raised his chin to Joshua, "And add the carriage ride. At least forty minutes of rest."

"I'll help you watch the time, and I'll set off at the right time. Don't worry."

"...Are you sure you will help me watch the time, check the number of people, and leave on time?" Joshua asked.

"Sure." Jennings nodded. He gave Joshua a military salute and said solemnly: "Promise to complete the task."

"OK then."

In fact, Joshua's position itself is not firm.

He really felt a little tired. In particular, the warmth of Dixie's pie made his eyelids fight. After eating, I really want to rest for a while.

Jennings has always been his trusted partner, and the next job is indeed very simple, and he really doesn't need to keep staring at it...

"You must leave on time!"

Before closing his eyelids, Joshua warned again: "There are many big people coming to the starting ceremony this time. Don't be late!"

"I see, I see." Jennings said in a low voice, "Take a rest."

However, before Jennings finished his last words. He heard Joshua's even breathing.

-

Backlund time, six thirty in the morning.

Ignatium showed up in Melissa's workshop on time.

Melissa, who came to the workplace three minutes early, couldn't help but curled her lips when she saw Igna who arrived on time.

She smiled and pointed to the train conductor's uniform that was neatly ironed on the hanger.

"The clothes are ready, we'll be ready to go when you put them on."

For today's upcoming ceremony, Melissa did a very formal and serious dress.

Today, she is wearing a small custom-made dress, navy blue and individually tailored dresses, which make her look solemn and capable. At the same time, her professionalism as a researcher and her heroic appearance as a woman are brought out.

Seeing Melissa, her outfit today, and the excitement and anticipation in her eyes, Igna couldn't help showing a sincere smile.

In the past, whether it was Melissa or Melissa's brother Benson, or the police in Backlund, the railway company, and the politicians, they all made too many preparations for this day.

As an angel investor, Igna will also serve as a temporary train conductor to witness the official landing of this project.

"Yes, my lady."

Igna raised his hand and gave Melissa a standard military salute.

-

On January 3, 1352, Backlund time, at 10:11 in the morning, the first intra-city rail transit in Backlund officially started!

The miniature train runs smoothly on a track rebuilt from a horse-drawn carriage. It departs from the starting station, Backlund Railway Station, and drives to the southern bank of the Tussock River at the final station, Backlund Bridge.

This section of the line is not long, but once it runs, it will be able to shorten this section of the carriage travel time of nearly 40 minutes to 17 minutes, and the carrying capacity will be increased by 5 times compared with the original track carriage period! What's more, the ride costs only a flat 3p!

This is undoubtedly good news for the citizens of Backlund!

Cheap price, spacious space, smooth operation, and greatly shortened time can undoubtedly bring great improvement to their daily life.

Therefore, when the first train of this line departed, countless citizens came to watch from the Backlund Railway Station to the south bank of the Tussock River at the Backlund Bridge.

In addition to the representatives of the citizens who made an appointment in advance, the mayor of Backlund and researcher Melissa Moretti, the inventor of the miniature steam train technology, made the citizens of Backlund very enthusiastic.

"It's so lively." Joshua rode on the horse and watched the citizens who spontaneously surrounded the roadside to celebrate the new transportation.

Although, if it weren't for this starting ceremony, he wouldn't have to work overtime during the New Year's holiday at all. However, Joshua felt that his work was worthwhile when he saw the happy expressions of these citizens.

After being busy for so long, in fact, the happiness and safety of the citizens are his greatest consolation besides his salary.

After the sudden war with Feysac, Joshua felt that Backlund was a little less energetic than before.

The previous Steam Expo was a small climax, and the first operation ceremony of the miniature steam train at this time was also a time.

"Ugh—"

The conductor of the steam train honked his whistle.

Announcing that the train is about to reach its final destination, the South Bank Station of the Tussock River on the Backlund Bridge.

As the security captain, Joshua's spirit also began to get tense.

His eyes were constantly focused on the position of Mr. Mayor of Backlund, and whether the police force he had deployed everywhere was functioning normally.

At such a critical time, no mistakes can be tolerated.

Joshua watched Mr. Backlund's mayor get off the steam train, and saw the mayor arrive at the predetermined place as scheduled, wave to citizens and friends, and prepare to give a speech.

"Hello, fellow citizens of Backlund..."

The mayor's voice came out through the loudspeaker set up in advance. It sounds slightly distorted.

Then, in the blink of an eye, Joshua saw Mr. Mayor inexplicably pushed him, or his legs suddenly became weak when he stood, and he fell to the ground without warning. Along with the one that fell to the ground, there was the wooden podium.

There is an ambush!

Joshua's eyes widened! Getting ready to blow the whistle.

But the next second, the sound of bullets that stopped Joshua's heart from beating seemed to come from hearing the news.

"Whoosh-"

The bullet passed through where the mayor was standing and hit the floor, leaving a pothole.

At the same time, there is also a banner hanging above the terminal, which happened to fall down at this time. The red ribbon fluttered in the air, drawing a graceful arc in the direction of the trajectory of the bullet.

The horse started neighing before most people reacted. The crowd reacted immediately, screaming and roaring.

It turned out to be an enemy attack!

Joshua grabbed the reins and shouted loudly at the security force he had arranged.

"Be alert! Be alert!"

However, everything seems to be too late.

After Joshua protected the order at the scene, the shooter disappeared.

Fortunately, Mr. Mayor was a little frightened, but not injured.

The toppled podium and the banner that suddenly broke in the air provided him with excellent cover.

However, Joshua was still devastated.

The mayor was attacked on the section of the road he was in charge of security, and it was a high-precision sniper!

If it wasn't for the sudden fall of Mr. Mayor, and those series of coincidences, I am afraid that Mr. Mayor would have been killed!

And now, even if Mr. Mayor is not injured, it is a major mistake of Joshua's work!

Joshua broke out in a cold sweat.

The sneak attacker was very experienced, and his subordinates have yet to find out where the sneak attacker shot. And when the ballistic analysis comes out, the attackers will probably have no idea where they have escaped!

"Joshua."

However, Jennings, who was supposed to be on standby at the logistics office, did not know why he appeared next to Joshua.

"What's the matter?" Joshua asked distractedly. He believed that Jennings would not bother him without a reason.

"I actually fell asleep standing up just now and had a dream."

Jennings called Joshua to a secluded corner with a weird expression.

"I saw a sniper looking at a white building 1 kilometer away from you at nine o'clock. He was hit **** the head by a flying bird, and then fell into a coma."

"I checked it in my dream. The caliber of the gun in his hand is the same as the caliber of the bullet he just found. And the location where he ambushed can indeed be effectively sniped. And it is not easy to be found."

"You... do you want to send someone to take a look?"

After listening to Jennings' words, Joshua also showed a very strange expression.

Because what Jennings said sounds really outrageous.

If any of the subordinates had said this to Joshua, Joshua might have suggested that he jump into the Tussock River to wake up. Don't waste his energy here.

However, it was Jennings who said that.

Moreover, Joshua is very clear that Jennings has relevant experience in contact with Beyonders. So for the "abnormal" situation, will be very important.

Who is reminding him through Jennings?

Who knew that if he told Jennings, he would believe it?

And how did that person know that Jennings wouldn't regard that "reminder in a dream" as a crazy cranky idea?

As the sheriff, Joshua immediately thought of countless questions and possibilities.

However, he did not have any doubts about the conclusion.

Joshua immediately called the guard next to him to give some instructions, and asked the most capable men to lead the team to the building that Jennings saw "in his dream".

Sure enough, just as Jennings told him.

The sneak attacker just passed out on the terrace of the building, with signs of being hit by a bird on his head, sniper rifles, magazines, anemometers, and all the tools for committing crimes are readily available.

This time, the sneak attack was declared closed.

And Joshua was considered to have made up for the fault because he accurately locked the attacker at the first time, and he did not receive a serious punishment.

It is also a great fortune among misfortunes.

Relying on the interrogation of the sneak attacker, the government's interrogation department found the famous radical anarchist underground gang in Backlund, and it was a pleasant surprise to capture them.

As for why the attackers were knocked down by the swooping crows, why the mayor and the podium were knocked down just before the attack, and why the banners just landed at an angle that blocked people's sight... Joshua asked sideways.

But the people above were very secretive, so he didn't ask any further questions.

As a senior detective at the West Velas Field, Joshua also knew exactly what this meant.

-

Saturday, January 7, 1352, at 4:30 pm.

Joshua knocked on the door of 221b Bakersdie Street, carrying the last of his family's collection of Southville wines.

Jennings invited him to hold a small celebration to celebrate Joshua and him passing the trial of the Inquisition, and received a relatively large amount of money.

Joshua wanted to refuse. Because of this incident, he still has some related responsibilities.

The promotion that was about to come has disappeared.

But Jennings rejected his refusal.

According to Jennings~www.readwn.com~ a small celebration is a small consolation that migrant workers can get in their hard life, so Joshua is not allowed to shirk.

Joshua has always had no problem with Jennings' insistence.

"Jingle bell-" Joshua rang the doorbell.

A somewhat familiar footstep sounded.

But the heavy door opened, and it was a face that Joshua was not very familiar with.

The door was opened by a gentleman with black hair and blue eyes.

However, Joshua was not too surprised, because Jennings also invited researcher Melissa Moretti for this celebration. Then, Jennings also predicted that Researcher Melissa Moretti would be accompanied by a male companion.

Joshua looked at the gentleman with restraint. He had quietly asked Jennings who the male companion Melissa would bring.

Jennings said he didn't know.

Now, Joshua knows.

It's just that he didn't expect that the male companion of Researcher Melissa was actually the conductor who drove the first train that day.

They had confronted each other before in the police station transcript interrogation. Just not familiar.

Joshua nodded at him.

"Mr. Igna Lilance." It was Joshua's professional habit to write down everyone's name, and the other's name was too distinctive.

"Sheriff Joshua Leeds." The black-haired, blue-eyed gentleman smiled at him familiarly, opened the door politely, and said, "Welcome."

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