Chapter 555 Cornwall


    ?After taking care of Glaki, Duanmuhuai set off again and embarked on the journey to Cornwall.


    As for the follow-up completion of this commission, he has left it to the foundation to handle - to put it simply, two twisted murderers are here to hunt down the guests who come here in the name of opening a hotel. Unfortunately, Mr. James became one of the victims, and the arrival of investigators such as Duan Muhuai made them nervous. In order to destroy the evidence, they attacked Duan Muhuai and other investigators, and then were killed.


    As for the scars on the corpses, they came from the evil and twisted torture of the two murderers.


    ?Well, if it were put in a newspaper, it would be almost like this story for the public.


    This is also normal, and it is much better than saying "two cultists who worship the alien Old Ones are here to transform travelers into zombies".


    By the way, the Foundation is not without complaints about Duanmuhuai, because Duanmuhuai burned all the alien corpses, including Glaaki''s, and it can be said that the only thing the Foundation recovered was the alien city. They actually hope to capture this monster alive for investigation and research. But for Duanmu Huai... this is of course impossible.


    The reason why he chose to give the living Migo to the foundation was because Migo is a race. Duanmuhuai does not have a fleet in this world, so it is not possible to exterminate the Migo for the time being. Moreover, there are many Migo, and one or two less is not a big deal.


    But Gla''ki is just a rare creature. Of course, for the Inquisition, the best way for such a rare creature with such a small number is to completely exterminate them.


    After all, as long as they are extinct, they are no harm to humans.


    As to how rare or important it is, the Inquisition does not care.


    The Foundation is very dissatisfied with this, but as the judge, Duanmu Huai will not give in in this regard. After all, he and the Foundation only have a cooperative relationship. If you are dissatisfied, just go and die yourself. It is none of my business.


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    ?But sitting in the carriage, Mary felt a little silent in her thoughts. She subconsciously reached out and touched her belly, her mind in confusion.


    What mark is that?


    ?Mary did not remember when she had this mark. She remembered that it had not existed before, and she did not know when it appeared.


    Speaking of which...is this a tattoo?


    As a young lady from a good family, Mary has always stayed away from such things. She never thought that one day she would get a tattoo. It is conceivable that if Charlie and Ashelica saw it, they would definitely faint. Having said that... I am probably the one who wants to faint the most.


    ??Does one get this kind of tattoo after joining the Inquisition?


    ?Mary also secretly asked Lorena, but when faced with her questioning, Lorena seemed confused.


    “I haven’t seen anything similar, and there don’t seem to be any similar marks on Miss Kanami, Miss Leia, or anyone else.”


    ?Although these are names I have never heard of, the question is what exactly are they?


    ?Mary already knew the meaning of skulls and warhammers when she watched the "Inquisition Corporate Culture Introduction Film", so it must be something from the Inquisition, but she was still a little hesitant about talking to Duanmu Huai about it. After all, I am still a girl. Talking about the pattern on my belly with other men... This kind of thing is still a bit embarrassing for a girl.


    "What''s wrong?"


    Perhaps sensing Mary''s gaze, Duanmuhuai looked at her, while Mary was stunned for a moment, then shook her head.


    “No, no, it’s nothing...”


    As she spoke, Mary lowered her head, but soon, she thought of something again, looked at Duanmuhuai and said.


    “Ah, by the way, Mr. Duanmu, I have something to discuss with you.”


    "What''s up?"


    “That’s right, I want to write this trip into a novel…”


    ? What Mary told Duanmu Huai was that she had had the idea before, that is, to become Watson next to Sherlock Holmes, record cases, and then write them into novels. But this was the first time Duanmu Huai heard it, and it had to be said that he also showed a rare expression of surprise.


    “Are you planning to turn these investigations into novels?”


    “Yes...is it okay??”


    “I have no problem, but I have a few words of advice.”


    “Advice?”


    "That''s right, first of all, the characters who appear in it, except for you and me, must be pseudonyms."


    “I know that.”


    After all, personal privacy and personal information also need to be protected, not to mention that what Duanmu Huai and Mary are dealing with is not an ordinary criminal case like Sherlock Holmes.


    “Also, regarding the monsters inside, you cannot write their real names.”


    “Hey? Can’t you write?”


    "Yes, these alien gods and the like are very sensitive in this regard. If you write their names and then readers see them, when they recognize the name, they might become evil gods and evil spirits. The target of the monster. So even if it’s recorded, you can’t write down their real names.”


    “Sounds like a curse.”


    “In fact, it’s almost the same. What you’re thinking now is basically like rewriting a Necronomicon.”


    “The Necronomicon? What is it? It feels like a magic book. I just want to write a story book..."


    "It doesn''t matter. As long as you write according to what I say, then it will be fine... What are you going to do about publishing? I can help if necessary."


    "Although this is fine, I hope I can try to submit a manuscript for publication." "Then it depends on your own ability."


    Hearing this, Lorena next to her also came over excitedly.


    “Miss Mary, do you plan to be a writer?”


    “I just prefer writing stories.”


    Mary didn''t lie. She had loved writing stories since she was a child, and Charlie was her first reader. In fact, one of her future career plans was to publish her own novels and become a writer - of course. As of now, I''m afraid I''m going to become a horror writer.


    “Can I appear in it too?”


    “Of course, as long as Miss Lorena allows me to use your name.”


    “No problem! This is the first time I have seen my name appear in a novel. It will be very interesting. Come on, Miss Mary!”


    After talking about this topic, the two girls started talking enthusiastically. It seems that Lorena actually likes reading... Well, it''s not surprising. After all, a person who hates books can''t carry a book with him all day long. This book travels everywhere, and it is often used to fool people in the face.


    ……This should be regarded as liking it, right?


    ??The rest of the journey was smooth sailing, and amid the lively chat between Lorena and Mary, the group finally arrived in Cornwall. And met the client - Mr. Best Hank.


    Earl Best is a white-haired old man who is over seventy years old, but he is still energetic, and the reason why he invited Duanmu Huai to help is also very simple - the Hank family is considered a prominent family in this generation, although at the government level, they are not He has the power to govern this place, but how to put it... This is a bit like the wealthy gentry in ancient China. Because they control the industries in the surrounding ten miles and eight villages, they have great influence.


    Because of this, after a vampire incident occurred in Cornwall, and the police investigation had no effect, the angry old man expressed his intention to investigate on his own, and then learned the news about Duanmuhuai from the Baroness who had a similar experience. That was it. Invited him.


    “I have a bit of a reputation here. If you encounter trouble, you can tell me my name. If the other party is unwilling to help, then contact me directly.”


    ?Although he is an old man in his seventies, Earl Best is still powerful and looks quite tough.


    “It doesn’t matter, but Mr. Best, what do you think?”


    “What are you talking about?”


    “About vampires, honestly, do you believe it?”


    “Honestly? I don’t really believe it.”


    ?Earl Best gave the answer without hesitation.


    "And if vampires really existed, wouldn''t that be stupid?"


    "oh?"


    "Look, aren''t vampires in legend cunning and evil monsters? If they really want to control this area, they can come to me and turn me into their servant, and then kill all the city government employees. After transformation, can’t we do whatever we want here? But the victims are just some workers. Isn’t this stupid?”


    Indeed, as Earl Best said, if the legendary vampire really has this ability, the first thing that should be converted is the local real power. After all, it is not like the Middle Ages, where nobles and high-ranking officials are surrounded by fully armed guards. In this era For example, even if the mayor goes out, he may not necessarily be followed by bodyguards. In the Middle Ages, people like Earl Best were always followed when they went out. In this era, there may not be many bodyguards.


    So for vampires, it is much easier to attack the authorities on the ground in modern times than before.


    “So what do you think?”


    "Frankly speaking? I don''t know. If I were a few decades younger, maybe I would also think that this might be a deal between some gangs. But I am older, have seen a lot, and know that in this world There are also things we cannot understand. Since Baroness Baskerville strongly recommends you, I think you are not the kind of fool who commits fraud, and I am old and don''t want to explore those secrets anymore. The only thing I want to do now. All we have to do is hope that peace can be restored to this land..."


    ?Speaking of this, Earl Best let out a sigh of relief.


    "You may not know, but this city was not like this before. Even at night, people would go out, go to bars to drink, watch football, or go on dates in cafes. But now, after night falls, everyone is We stayed behind closed doors, and even the shops were closed. Looking down from here, it was pitch black, and those who didn’t know would have thought that the entire city had been destroyed.”


    As he spoke, Earl Best looked out the window, his snow-white brows raised high.


    "To be honest, I don''t know what kind of monster is causing trouble, or is it a gang fight, or something else. I just want to end it all, so I invited everyone to come, as long as you can help me solve this matter That’s it, that’s all I ask for.”


    “Thank you for your understanding, we will find a way to deal with this problem.”


    ?Perhaps because of his age, after meeting and talking with Duanmu Huai and others for a while, Earl Best went to rest. At this time, Duanmu Huai picked up the black tea at hand and shrugged his shoulders.


    “I have to say that it is convenient to deal with such a smart person. He is really an ideal client.”


    “Ideal client?”


    Hearing this, Mary, who was holding a notebook in her hand, tilted her head curiously and looked at Duanmuhuai.


    "Yes, in fact, investigators often encounter all kinds of clients, but many of them are idiots who can''t see the reality clearly. For example, the situation is clearly not like this, but he insists on us reporting the situation. To put it simply, , this is like forcing a doctor to tell the other person that no matter what disease he diagnoses, it is just a cold, otherwise he will be furious... Of course, if I encounter such a client, I would have thrown him out. "


    After all, Duanmuhuai is not a vegetarian.


    "alright."


    After drinking the black tea, Duanmu Huai stood up.


    “Next, let’s start investigating.”


    (End of this chapter)