The deafening scream woke Starbeck up from his slumber.
Starbeck used his arm to support himself up and looked at Kieran, who put down the book on the chair.
"Follow me."
Kieran said.
After noticing the abnormality of the dead in this dungeon world, the vigilant Kieran tried his best to keep Starbeck within his sight to ensure his safety.
After all, Kieran wasn't sure whether the intelligent dead in this dungeon world had the same traits as before.
For example, they were afraid of sunlight.
Starbeck put on his coat and followed Kieran down the stairs.
When Kieran opened the door to the restaurant, he saw a group of people gathering under the streetlight not far away.
The streetlight went off as the sun rose. A buff man was hanging there by his neck, his face purple and his tongue sticking out, swaying along with the morning breeze.
"John Dickson!"
When Starbeck got a clear look at the face of the hanged man, he cried out in shock.
He was surprised, but more than that, he was frightened.
Kieran squinted his eyes.
He stood beside the streetlight and carefully sized up the body.
The clothes were intact.
There were no external wounds.
The handcuffs were still on one of the hands.
Unconsciously, Kieran thought of the first customer from last night.
"Not just thank you.
But also … "
"Revenge?"
Kieran thought in his heart.
If it wasn't for someone messing with him, then … he might run into some trouble.
The deafening siren was getting closer.
The crowd dispersed right away.
The short chief officer with brown curly hair walked over to the body with a gloomy face.
After looking at the body for four to five minutes, the chief officer ordered his officers to put the body down.
The forensic doctor came over and started to check the body.
"The body is intact, no external wounds, preliminary diagnosis is mechanical asphyxia …"
"I know all that!
What I want to know is what I don't know!
Like fingerprints on the streetlight or traces of a ladder crushing the body! "
Teddy, whose eyes were bloodshot, interrupted the forensic doctor and said softly.
"Leave it to me, Chief!"
The forensic doctor who heard the news nodded slightly and lowered his head to continue his work.
Looking at the busy forensic doctor, Chief Teddy took a deep breath. He wanted to exhale, but his breath was stuck in his chest, and he couldn't get it out no matter how hard he tried.
Suffocating!
Unbearable!
In his ten years on the force, Teddy had seen his fair share of criminals who were vicious, cunning, or both. John Dickson was, without a doubt, your kind of both.
However, no matter how John Dickson quibbled, in the face of solid evidence, the only thing that awaited him was the electric chair.
Therefore, Teddy wasn't angry at John Dickson, who refused to admit it no matter what. All he did was tell John Dickson what would happen to him.
Then there was a flash of fear in the serial killer's eyes.
That's what Sheriff Teddy wanted to see.
But just as the sergeant was about to follow up with another attack, the power went out in the interrogation room.
Not only the interrogation room, but the entire floor was plunged into darkness.
Chief Teddy pulled out his gun and pointed it at John Dickson.
No one wants to die.
Especially a murderer like John Dickson, he cherished his life even more.
Therefore, Chief Teddy knew how to deal with John Dickson.
What happened next, however, was something that Teddy did not expect.
John Dickson was missing!
When the light in the interrogation room came back on, John Dickson was nowhere to be found!
In just three short seconds, John Dickson, who was handcuffed to the chair, disappeared without a trace.
The whole station was in an uproar.
Everyone started a search, but it was fruitless.
But no one believed that a handcuffed and restrained suspect could escape from the police station, especially when there was a sheriff sitting opposite the suspect at that time. There were two note-takers in the secret observation room next door, and two armed police officers outside the interrogation room.
However, John Dickson was gone, just like that.
Everyone involved in the interrogation was scolded by the chief officer.
As the chief officer, Teddy was naturally given special attention.
Less than two hours after Teddy promised to bring John Dickson back in three days, John Dickson was found.
But he was a dead body.
Just like that, he was hung on the lamppost.
'Damn it!'
Teddy cursed in his heart before he walked away from the crowd.
The scene was badly damaged, but some things were still there.
He glanced over the crowd.
Then, he saw Kieran and Starbeck standing in front of him.
"Royan, Roye …"
Teddy went into deep thought for a while when he saw the second generation immigrant brothers. He then walked over.
"Do you have anything to eat?"
Teddy asked with a half-truth in his question.
"We're open from 11 at night to 5 the next day."
Kieran said calmly.
"What a pity.
What do you think? "
Sheriff Teddy pointed to the hanging body.
"He deserves it."
Kieran said objectively.
"I agree with what you said, but it's not good for you to say that in front of a murder case … Are you used to dead bodies?"
Teddy said with a smile. He unconsciously lengthened his tone and changed the topic.
It was an interrogation technique that Kieran was very familiar with.
It was easy for him to handle.
"There are a lot of body parts in the kitchen, do you want to have a look?"
Kieran pointed at the restaurant behind him.
"Believe me, if you say that, no one will come to your restaurant."
Teddy showed a disgusted look on his face.
"So, you must be grateful for food."
Kieran said in a serious tone.
"Okay, thank you for your pointers when I'm eating. If there's anything else, remember to tell me, I've left my name card for you."
Teddy was ready to end the conversation.
"Em.
"My reward for catching this guy, and my stolen wallet …"
"I'll bring it back to you after the procedure."
Teddy was ready to end the conversation, but when he heard what Kieran said, he turned around and left.
With John Dickson's death, the stolen wallet was naturally gone forever.
As for the reward?
It would be given out according to procedure.
However, because of John Dickson's accidental death, the reward would be delayed by a lot.
It was hard for normal people to accept the delay.
Kieran didn't turn around when he saw Teddy off, he brought Starbeck to the supermarket on the other side of the street.
He had to prepare something.
Night came as promised.
The blackboard was placed outside the door punctually at 11 pm.
Leaf Dining.
Today's menu: Roast rabbit, fried rice, chicken soup.
(No alcohol, no drunken guests are welcome.)
…
Although it was written in chalk, the handwriting was still clean. It was written by Starbeck.
The words in the brackets were also added by Starbeck.
He didn't like drunken people either.
Especially those drunk women who got tangled up with Kieran, they should be kicked out of the restaurant.
However, out of Starbeck's expectation, the drunken woman from yesterday appeared again.
Almost as soon as the blackboard was hung up, the woman walked in.
No alcohol.
Her makeup was delicate, her clothes fitting, and she had a lady's bag on her back. Faint perfume was sprayed on her body, and the moment she walked in, Starbeck smelled it.
However, Starbeck didn't say anything.
He was in charge of the kitchen.
The front would be handled by Kieran.
It was what both of them had agreed on.
Starbeck believed Kieran would handle it properly.
As a matter of fact, he was right —
"You cunning merchant!"
Amy said with clenched teeth the moment she stepped into the restaurant.
"Roast rabbit 1000, fried rice 150, chicken soup 100, the prices are clearly marked, I'm not cheating anyone."
Kieran said calmly.
"You said chicken soup was 10 RMB yesterday!"
Amy emphasized.
"You are the one who suggested 100 RMB, I think you are right. So, when you come to my restaurant, I'll increase the price of all my food by 10 times, just to compliment your beauty."
Kieran said something that made Amy regret, feel awkward, and embarrassed after she sobered up.
Anyone who sobered up would regret what they had done after drinking.
Amy was no exception.
Amy even paid a heavy price for it.
She spent 10 times the price and drank a bowl of chicken soup that she forgot the taste of.
So, she came back to the restaurant again.
She wanted to get back the remaining 90 RMB.
She couldn't waste the money that she had worked so hard to earn.
"Don't you know what you are doing is cheating!
"If you do this, I can sue you!"
Amy tried to make her aura fiercer, hoping to scare Kieran.
Kieran didn't say anything, pointing at the surveillance camera in the corner of the restaurant.
The money that entered his pocket belonged to him.
Want to take it out from his pocket?
Dream on!
"It might be a little old but it's well maintained and the recording is clear. I think the judge and jury will be interested in your words and deeds."
Kieran said in a calm tone.
Actually, the surveillance camera was broken a long time ago, but Kieran didn't know how to fix it, nor did he have the intention to.
"You!"
Amy, who didn't know what was going on, stomped her feet and left angrily.
Back in the kitchen, Starbeck smiled.
He served the roast rabbit specially prepared for Kieran.
"I've added some lemon juice."
Starbeck said as he took the plate.
Kieran smiled and took the plate. Right at that moment, Amy, who just left, ran back.
She saw the rabbit on Kieran's plate and was stunned for a moment before she said, "Rabbit is so cute, how can you eat rabbit … It's better with chili!"
The aroma entered her nose, causing her to salivate uncontrollably.
The sour and sweet roast meat made Amy forget the unwillingness to return.
She stared at the plate of roast rabbit blankly, gulping her saliva. Neither Kieran nor Starbeck had the intention to care about her.
"Is this how you do business?
If you do business like this, sooner or later this place will … "
Before Amy could finish the word, the street lamp in front of the restaurant shone again.
The first customer from last night came in.
"A bowl of chicken soup."
A dry, coarse voice sounded.
Kieran passed the soup to the customer.
The man was sipping the chicken soup.
Kieran was eating the roast rabbit in big mouthfuls.
Starbeck was looking at Kieran with a smile.
Amy stood there, feeling like she was an outsider. She was completely ignored.
Amy was used to being the center of attention, so she was getting angrier.
She glared at Kieran.
But that was all she could do.
A few minutes later, when she saw Kieran finish all the roast rabbit on his plate, not even a bone was left, Amy felt dejected.
She sat there with her shoulders slumped.
"I know I'm wrong.
I shouldn't have drunk, I shouldn't have come here to cause trouble.
But I don't know where to go.
I lost my boyfriend, my job, and my best friend. Now I have nothing … but I still can't forget him. "
Amy started to sob as she spoke.
Then …
A hand holding a bowl of chicken soup appeared in front of her.
"There's nothing you can't forget, time is the best medicine.
"One day, you'll forget his face, his voice, and the words he said. Maybe not now, but in the future, you'll be able to."
Because it's easy to forget.
If you don't think about it and don't rush it, you'll forget it, like the sky after fireworks.
Emptiness, emptiness.
"But food is different. If we say that love starts at the dining table and ends at the dining table, then only the food you eat will be with you forever. It will become a part of your body and become one with you."
Kieran said slowly.
Amy raised her head in a daze. She had long forgotten to act.
"Do you want it to warm your stomach and make your soul happy?"
Kieran asked.
Amy nodded instinctively.
But the moment she nodded, she suddenly realized what was going on.
But it was too late.
Kieran put the bowl of chicken soup down.
"Thank you for your patronage, 100."
Kieran said with a smile.
"You are extorting me!"
Amy widened her eyes again. Kieran pointed at the surveillance camera that was just for show.
"What a cunning businessman!"
Amy rephrased.
"Drink the soup while it's hot.
It won't be good if it gets cold. "
Kieran said as he walked out of the counter.
He was holding something in his hand.
Moreover, it wasn't just this unscrupulous boss who had disappeared. That customer had also disappeared.
Suddenly, the restaurant became deserted.
Amy felt like she was being ostracized again.
"What kind of service is this?!
I won't come back … It's delicious! "
As Amy spoke, she picked up the bowl of chicken soup. After taking a sip, a look of astonishment appeared on her face. She tilted her head back and drank the entire bowl of chicken soup.
"Give me another bowl!"
Amy shouted at the kitchen.
“100。”
Starbeck came out and said.
"You … cunning businessman!"
Amy said with clenched teeth.
But at the next moment, she took out two notes and placed them on the counter.
The chicken soup appeared again.
It was as delicious as always.
Amy looked at Starbeck as she drank, her eyes moving as she asked, "What's your relationship with the owner just now? An apprentice? "
"Brother."
Starbeck knew what Kieran was doing, so he answered absent-mindedly.
"Brother?
You don't look alike at all.
"He's cold. You look delicate and cute."
"Your finances are controlled by your elder brother, right?"
Do you want to get rid of your fierce brother's control and earn your own salary? "
Amy showed a smile that she thought was sweet.
"Working?"
"Sure."
Starbeck nodded.
Starbeck really wanted to earn more money, he wasn't just brushing her off.
Amy's smile got brighter.
"How about you make me some soup?
I'll pay you 50 an hour for this soup! "
Amy thought she offered a high price but Starbeck shook his head seriously, "1000 an hour."
Amy was stunned.
"Are you kidding me?!"
Amy glared at Starbeck.
"No!
I'm worth the price! "
Starbeck said seriously.
Even if he wanted to work, he had to pay the price for it. Starbeck always thought so.
"You!"
Amy pointed at Starbeck and suddenly chuckled.
First, she chuckled.
Then, she laughed.
She laughed so hard that she rocked back and forth.
She even lost her breath.
She fell on the floor.
Then, John expanded rapidly, a pair of strong arms reaching out from under his ribs, grabbing his hair and tearing it off.
Tssss!
As if an eel was peeled, the bloody, strong, buff figure was revealed. It was John Dickson's bloody, buff figure.
It stared at Starbeck, opened its mouth and uttered word by word.
"Of course you are worth the price!"
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