2,000 pounds? That's enough to make all the bounty hunters and private detectives in Baekeland go crazy! This isn't like Rear Admiral Hurricane Zillinges, who floats at sea for long periods of time and has a bunch of subordinates. They're the type that can be touched by just reaching out …
Hmm, a pirate with combat strength comparable to a Sequence 5 is worth 10,000 pounds. A Sequence 6 murderer should be priced at three to four thousand pounds at the very least … Could it be that the Nighthawks and Mandated Punishers determined that the murderer was a Sequence 7 serial killer and not a quasi-powerhouse who was about to advance to Sequence 5? So, 2,000 pounds is quite a huge premium …
It's very possible that the ritual mentioned by the Sun is rather ancient. Perhaps after the Cataclysm, it rarely appeared again. The Churches and the military don't have any similar information … There's a problem here. The Church of the Goddess, the Church of the God of Steam and Machinery, and the royal family, the Augustus family, can be said to have risen after the Cataclysm and not understand the past, but the Church of the Storm has always insisted that they're one of the most ancient … Could it be that their most ancient claim still came after the Devils retreated into the Abyss?
Upon hearing Eichinger Stanton's words, the first thing that flashed through Klein's mind was the evaluation of the bounty. Following that, he let his thoughts wander and made connections with many things.
"What's your opinion?" Eichinger asked when he saw that Sherlock Moriarty seemed to be in a daze.
My opinion? Klein was momentarily placed in a difficult position.
A normal private detective would definitely agree. This was because of the generous bounty, as well as the fact that the other party was a famous detective. Establishing a friendship with Eichinger would greatly benefit him in the circle.
But the problem was that Klein wasn't a normal private detective. He was worried that he would encounter the Nighthawks in charge of this matter while investigating the clues.
Although I've grown a beard, wore glasses, and changed my hairstyle, and the Nighthawks who have only met me a few times definitely won't recognize me, what if I encounter Ma 'am Daly? It wouldn't be right not to agree. It would seem strange and suspicious … Besides, I also hope to catch that devil as soon as possible. Otherwise, who knows how many innocent girls will be harmed … Klein deliberated for a few seconds and smiled.
"I've recently taken on a very troublesome case. I'm afraid I don't have much free time."
Without waiting for Eichinger Stanton to speak, he added,
"I can participate in the discussion, help look through the information, and analyze the clues, but I probably won't investigate in detail."
I'll do a divination later. If there's really a problem, I'll save my speech during the discussion and just be a mere spectator … As he spoke, Klein quickly formed an idea.
Eichinger, who held the black cane, pondered for a moment.
"No problem."
"This time, I've gathered more than ten detectives. There's enough manpower to do an investigation, and what I admire the most about you is your excellent reasoning and analytical skills. Without my resources, you actually went to the East Balam Dock and the Dock Union."
"If we can catch the criminal and get the bounty, I will distribute the rewards according to everyone's contribution. Trust me, I still have some credibility in this business."
"Alright, it's a pleasure working with you." Klein took the initiative to extend his right hand and shake Eichinger's hand. He felt the dryness and warmth of Eichinger's palm.
It wasn't easy for a middle-aged gentleman in his forties or fifties to maintain such a feeling in Baekeland's late autumn. This made Klein even more suspicious that Eichinger was a Beyonder.
"It's a pleasure working with you." Eichinger nodded with a smile.
At this moment, Klein realized that he had been a little rude. He hurriedly smiled and said, "Sorry, I forgot to invite you in.
"Sorry, I forgot to invite you in. Let's have a good chat over coffee and tea?"
"You're welcome. I've arranged for the detectives to come to my house at nine in the morning to discuss the case. My assistant is waiting for them there." Isengard took out a silver pocket watch with complicated engravings and looked very mechanical. He opened it and said, "We have to go over and meet up with them. Is that okay?"
"No problem. I'll go to the bathroom, change my clothes, and leave." At this moment, Klein suddenly felt like he was back when he was a Nighthawk, fighting crime, maintaining order, and protecting the people.
In the bathroom, Klein went above the gray fog and used divination to obtain an acceptable answer. Hence, he quickly returned to the real World, put on his coat and hat, took his cane, and followed Eichinger into a rental carriage. They sat on either side of each other.
Eichinger glanced at him and asked in thought, "I'm very curious.
How did you discover that Sibeal's murder was related to the East Balam Dock and the Dock Workers Association? "
I didn't discover it … That was a misunderstanding … Klein seriously considered the problem of how to weave a lie.
With a smile on his face, he replied vaguely,
"Mainly, I first determined that Sibeier's death was due to a copycat crime. Thanks to Reporter Mike Joseph's help, I confirmed this matter. Then, according to Sibeier's route back to the Golden Rose and some other clues, I came up with the corresponding speculation, so I pretended to be a reporter to investigate."
Eichinger nodded slightly and didn't waste any more time on this topic. He began to introduce the serial murders in detail. It was more detailed than the descriptions in the newspapers, especially the latest one.
Time flew by as they discussed and conversed. The carriage arrived at a slightly old building in Hillston Borough.
The lighting in the building wasn't very good. Even though there wasn't any fog in Baekeland today, it still appeared rather dark. Eichinger Stanton led Klein through the rather spacious living room and into the activity room where the fireplace had been lit.
Klein looked around and saw fifteen to sixteen detectives. They were sitting in every available seat in the activity room.
"Sherlock?" A surprised voice sounded. It seemed to be very familiar with Klein.
Who is it? Klein looked over in surprise and realized that Detective Stuart, whom he had parted with yesterday, was actually here.
He took a closer look and recognized Detective Kaslana and her assistant, Lydia, who had been in charge of protecting Adol.
"What a coincidence." The corners of Klein's mouth curled up as he approached Stuart with a smile.
Stuart squeezed to the side, emptying half of his seat. He then patted it and said, "Perhaps it's not a coincidence.
I've previously read in a magazine that there's a phenomenon in psychology called synchrony. It happens when you think about it. Haha, I'm just kidding. "
At this moment, Eichinger introduced him to the detectives present.
"This is Mr. Sherlock Moriarty, an outstanding detective," Sherlock Moriarty said.
With his endorsement, Kaslana and the others looked at Klein with more trust in their eyes. They believed that he was indeed an outstanding private detective.
After Klein nodded in response, he sat beside Stuart and casually asked,
"Is your commission over?"
"Yes, Adol's situation has improved. Something seems to have happened to those bad friends of his. They can no longer threaten him, so we lost our jobs." Stuart laughed and said, "I wanted to rest for a few days, but Mr. Stanton summoned me, so I came over to take a look. Actually, this is good too. I don't like cases that are a little strange or scary. Yes, I mean scary like a ghost story. Compared to that, I'm more willing to take on murder cases!"
After the assistant poured everyone a cup of coffee or black tea and distributed the information, Eichinger sat in a reclining chair, took out his pipe, and slowly rubbed it.
"I believe none of you are unfamiliar with this recent serial murder case. Do you have any thoughts? Tell us so we can discuss it. "
Stuart, who had a thin face and a shaved beard, raised his hand and spoke first, "You're right.
"I just flipped through the information and realized that the police didn't investigate the victim's identity."
"I don't think it's possible for the criminal to recognize that the victim was once a street girl with just his eyes. He must have come into contact with them. This is a very important direction, but the police missed it! God, this is unbelievable! "
There's a high chance that the criminal was recognized by his eyes … Klein muttered to himself.
Most of the private detectives echoed Stuart's doubts. Only Kaslana, Isengard, and a few others remained silent and didn't say a word.
"This is a very important direction. Stuart, get a few friends to help you investigate it carefully." After the discussion subsided, Eichinger calmly gave his evaluation.
In the following period of time, the detectives expressed their opinions. At times, they argued, retorted loudly, and at other times, they stood up and paced back and forth to organize their thoughts. Klein listened quietly without expressing any opinion.
When the discussion came to an end, he suddenly raised his hand.
"I want information on all the unsolved serial murders in Baekeland, or even the entire kingdom, in the past twenty years."
The room suddenly fell silent for a few seconds. Most of the private detectives were momentarily unable to understand Klein's intentions and thoughts.
Isengard brought the pipe to his nose and took a whiff of the smell before speaking after some deliberation.
He deliberated and said, "You think that the murderer isn't a first-time offender?"
"You suspect that he has committed similar crimes before, even if the modus operandi isn't the same?"
It's not suspicion, it's almost certain … Klein replied inwardly.
This was the inference he made based on the information provided by Sun.
Since the murderer was "working hard" to advance from Sequence 6 to Sequence 5, then what did he do at the Sequence 7 Serial Killer stage?
If he hadn't committed similar crimes, then it would be very difficult for him to digest the potion, even with the accumulation of time. Sequence 7
Advancing to Sequence 6 also had a high chance of losing control, and Beyonders of the Abyss pathway were high-risk patients in this regard.
Therefore, Klein determined that, regardless of whether the murderer knew the "acting method," he should have completed serial murders at Sequence 7 for various reasons.
This way, it wouldn't take him more than a few years to digest the Sequence 7 potion. Even with the addition of Sequence 6, twenty years was a reasonable limit. This was because if one was too old, regardless of whether the potion was digested or not, advancing was still rather dangerous. The person would become crazier and crazier as the ritual progressed, leaving behind obvious clues.
At this stage, the murderer was calm when he committed the crime, and he had the ability to interfere with divination and tracking. There were almost no loopholes, but the "inexperienced" him in the early stages might not be the same!
When he first completed a serial murder case, there was a high chance that he wasn't that cautious!
That was the best clue they could use to track him down!
Many thoughts flashed through his mind, and Klein nodded in response.
"That criminal's modus operandi doesn't seem like that of a rookie."
"I have reason to believe that he has done similar things in the past!"
"Combining the past and present, we have a higher chance of grasping the crux of the problem."
Upon hearing his answer, the detectives whispered to each other and began discussing. After a brief silence, Eichinger praised sincerely.
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