Keeper Program

Transparent drops of water fell from the leaves and dripped on Mr. Detective's shoulders. His dark gray eyes merged with the dense sky behind him:

"You think this Colonel Curus Harken may have had something to do with the airship accident?"

After listening to Ed tell the story that happened in the Green Church, Mr. Eaton did not give his own opinion, but first asked Ed for his opinion.

"Yes, he gave me a very special feeling. People like him often have their own rules of conduct and never take the law seriously."

"What about other relevant details? Is his breathing disordered, are there mud marks on the soles of his boots, is the type of soil consistent with this place, and which direction did he and Rowan go when they went out?"

"Ah this..."

It was difficult for Ed to answer for a while. It was just an ordinary chat, and he didn't care about these details at all.

Who would stay idle and worry about these trivial issues?

"You have great gifts, boy, but sometimes you rely too much on intuition, and that's not a good idea. If you knew anything about human nature, you'd never trust it."

After that, he tugged at his collar and shook off the drops of water on his shoulders:

"We'd better find a basis for reality before making a judgment. Call Quinn, and let's go to the Green Church together."

……

"Why, isn't this my dear brother, the all-knowing and all-powerful detective Bernard Eaton? What brought you to this little place?"

As soon as he entered the door, Dylan, an atheist with oiled hair and earrings, raised his voice and said strangely.

"Okay, ghosts come to you if you have no serious business. We are here to find traces of that Colonel Luo Wenwen." Quinn interrupted him directly.

"I'll leave after finishing my work, and I won't disturb you too much." Eaton took off his hat and said solemnly.

"Well, since that's the case, everyone, please just don't turn this place upside down." Dylan spread his hands and bowed slightly.

Miss Hound pushed him away with her shoulder impatiently, and stepped on the toe of the fake priest's shoe, looking down for clues:

"Well, I found Rowan's footprints."

She walked along the light, undetectable stains on the ground. The ground had been swept by the old nun with a broom, but it didn't affect Quinn's judgment at all:

"He stopped here, stood at attention, and hugged another person. The one on the opposite side should be the footprints of Curus Harken. The soles are inlaid with iron plates and rolling studs. Standard military officer's leather boots, walking slowly It kept crunching."

No wonder Mr. George admired her tracking skills, which were clearly a talent developed through professional training.

The hunting dog of the Shenzhou Bureau is well-deserved...

Mr. Eaton took out his handkerchief, knelt down and gently wiped the remaining floating soil on the ground, and compared it with the contaminated forest soil above:

"He has been to the suburbs of the forest, so he can be sure."

After all, he followed the footprints to the door, and the footprints disappeared on the street at the door.

"Rowan and Colonel Harken got into the carriage here." Eaton took out a tape measure and measured the distance between the ruts. "1.43 meters, the standard wheelbase of a two-wheeled rental carriage."

"The rut turned a corner here, and this rented carriage turned around and went to the Central District, the Golden Stag Restaurant."

"How did you figure out where they went?"

Ed couldn't help but wondered, he could still keep up with Eaton's train of thought in the first few points, but he really couldn't figure it out here.

"A meeting of two well-earned seniors would certainly not choose a shabby place. Harken also mentioned roast meat, warmth and brandy, and the main dish of the 'Golden Hart' restaurant is roast meat and fresh oysters. A charcoal hibachi is also provided in season.”

"...Although there are many people on the first floor, there are quiet and spacious boxes on the second floor. If the colonel wants to say something to Luo Wen, he will definitely choose there."

"...The most important thing is that it has a great reputation. Curus Harken is not a native of Silvermist City. The reputation of a restaurant is an important reference for outsiders. In summary, I believe he is most likely to Choose this place as the location for the conversation."

I see.Ed bowed his head in thought. He had heard of the restaurant, but he didn't expect such a connection.

"Are we going to the Golden Stag now?"

"No, it's good that Quinn and I go. If the situation is true, we will not only have to face an army of veterans, but we may also have to deal with the most terrifying shooter in Silvermist City."

Eaton turned around and told Ed:

"Now, I need you to immediately go to the branch headquarters of the Shenzhou Bureau in Silvermist City - the black building next to the Bagpipe Bridge, and use the difference machine there to check the personal history of Colonel Curus Harken. By the way, inform Ollie Miss Via is on the alert."

"clear."

Ed readily agreed, and stopped a two-wheeled rental carriage casually.

……

Central District, "Crow's Nest".

The Black Mansion, as it's called, is the home of the crows and the headquarters of the SBI agents in Silvermist.

The sunlight piercing through the clouds casts a dark glow in the back of the building like a raven feather covering the sun.

The security guard at the door stopped Ed.

"I'm the new detective from the Eastern District, Edgar Waikolo. Mr. Bernard Eaton asked me to look up the information and inform Miss Olivia of the clues about the downing of the airship in the suburbs."

As Ed explained, he showed his Shentun Bureau coat of arms.

"Please come in. Ms. Nightingale's office is on the left on the third floor, and there is a sign on it." The security guard didn't say much, and gave him a way.

Unlike the dilapidated and casual East Branch, this place looks like the office building of a large company.All kinds of clerks in suits and leather shoes hurried through the space, palm potted plants were planted next to the trash cans in the hall, and occasionally people who were busy smoking could be seen smoking beside the potted plants.

Going up the stairs and walking through the corridor, Ed quickly found Miss Olivia's office, and there was a sign printed on it——

"Nightingale" Olivia Forrest