Detective Bennet [Comprehensive novel]

Four 'threat letters' sent from New York, sent only as a contact signal.

The four people who received the letter seemed to be marked for death by the god of death.

Whether it was Peavy and Ethel who arrived in New Orleans first, or Kantan who escaped from the shipwreck of the "Lucky" and was a step behind, they were not spared.

"Although there is a lack of adequate testing equipment here, it can be determined that all four were attacked by giant bats."

Watson performed a preliminary autopsy on the four of them. Compared with Jules who was killed first, the death of the other three was more horrific. "Kang Tan's three people are covered with bite wounds, which can be described as incomplete. There are several wounds on the corpse that are particularly dense, which just correspond to the old scars of the four people on Acrylic."

This shows that the bats carried out precise retaliation against the three of Kang Tan.

Could it be that a bat really evolved into a bat monster, which created a strong love-hate relationship to avenge the islanders back then?

No.

It's time to admit that someone is manipulating giant bats to their will.

The prime suspect, Bono, did not continue to stay at Hotel G.

He didn't check out, and his luggage was still there, but he didn't come back for two days.

This description seems familiar, exactly the same as when Juul disappeared.

"Bono is probably in the Harvest Oaks Manor, and he indicated his current location by means of a state similar to that of Jules when he disappeared."

Kelsey thought Bono was giving a veiled hint, just as his seemingly inadvertently misspoken coffee beans had exposed flaws.

Regardless of whether Bono was at Oak Manor or not, the disappearance started at Oak, and the detectives needed to go one more time.

"Look above."

Sherlock reminded when approaching the manor that although most bats are nocturnal animals, the giant bats that have been bred and mutated are likely to appear during the day.

Even if Bono has not shown any aggressiveness towards those who have nothing to do with the case so far, he must not let his guard down.

noon.

As in previous decades, Oak Manor was eerie and dead.

The three of them were about to enter the main house, but there was a strange smell in the air.

"Someone is burning something."

Sherlock was facing southwest, and there was a faint gray smoke in the midair.

"That direction is the cave where Juul's body was found."

Kelsey led the way, keeping an eye out for the silent attack of the bats, and the three of them sprinted towards the smoke.

Arriving near the cave, the situation here makes people startled.

Ahead are three giant bats.They are about the same height as a seven-year-old child, and they are three to four meters long with their wings spread out.

It is no exaggeration, even if a giant bat does not bite a person, but only wraps its wings around an adult, it can suffocate a person to death.

However, these fearsome bats are no longer to be feared.

They were all dead, and the bodies were neatly placed on wooden racks.The fire is lit and the flames grow brighter, and the bats will soon be burned.

"The three are here. It's nice to meet you. This is not a polite word. I haven't been able to tell Mr. Bennet before. In fact, I have admired the three for a long time."

Bono took out his handkerchief and wiped his dusty hands. "I'm sorry, I haven't had time to tidy up, I didn't want to meet like this."

Without a response, Bono gave another apologetic smile.

"The three of you came a few hours earlier than I expected. You must have rushed overnight yesterday. I have caused you a lot of trouble this time. I'm sorry, that was really not my intention."

Bono's tone was polite, and he apologized solemnly.

Beside him, the pyre of burning giant bats was crackling.The black smoke from the burnt corpses spiraled into the air and scattered into the air, turning into gray smoke.

This scene is a bit absurd, but also a bit confusing.

Kelsey asked for proof first, pointing to the dead bats, "Did you kill them?"

"Yes, there are three giant vampire bats in total, I killed them."

Bono looked softly at the dead bat on the fire, as if looking at a close friend who had accompanied him through the difficult years.

"The lifespan of ordinary bats is about 30 years, but the bats on Forgotten Island are different. Not only are they huge, but most of them can live to 70 years.

My companions are young, they are just 30 years old, and they have been with me for 27 years.But today I have to kill them, this is a wrong but helpless decision. "

Speaking of this, the corners of Bono's eyes were slightly red, but he still maintained a polite smile.

"Giant vampire bats, there is nothing wrong with their existence. But I can't leave uncontrolled terrifying power, that is equivalent to creating an advanced dangerous weapon."

The mysterious giant vampire bat that can be manipulated has never been related in history.

Once this new species appears in the world, in the era of chaotic biotechnology ethical boundaries, giant bats are likely to be plundered by those who want to.Those people will violate the taboo of life and carry out various dangerous experiments.

At the moment, Sherlock heard another meaning.

Bono's family, friends, and enemies are all dead.

Now, he chooses to kill the bats who have been with him for many years, because no one can control these blood-sucking monsters since he left.

"You took poison."

After Sherlock finished speaking, Bono nodded indifferently.

"Yes, it is estimated that there is still an hour and a half of poisoning."

Bo Nuo was still smiling, "This world is big, there must be many beautiful things. Unfortunately, I have no chance to enjoy the good things in this life. In fact, this is very bad, but compared to letting the court give a judgment, I think Choose how you die."

Refusing any detoxification treatment, Bono continued, "I don't have much time. I originally planned to leave you a letter to explain some things, but now it's better to explain in person."

Bono started with the original pirate massacre.

The whole matter is basically consistent with the reasoning of the detectives, with two additions.

The island where Bono once lived was named the Forgotten Isle.

From the 200th to the [-]th century, Europe not only embarked on a great geographical discovery to explore the Americas, but also launched a [-]-year witch hunt.

The European immigrants on Forgotten Island are wizards and their relatives and friends, who fled to the uninhabited island to avoid the massacre by the Inquisition.

Boats can only enter and exit with the current at certain times, but the island's existence is not strictly secret.One after another, escaped wizards came across the ocean, and locals from South America drifted in with the tide.

After several generations, most of the islanders are no longer proficient in the thaumaturgy mastered by their predecessors.

Few people have been passed down, Bono has a talent for being close to animals since he was a child, and he learned how to control a giant vampire bat.

A small amount of thaumaturgy cannot resist a large number of bullets.

Twenty years ago, the pirate group headed by Kang Tan invaded the island, massacred the islanders and set fire to them, completely burning away the traces of human life on the island.

The pirates captured twenty children and tortured them to explain how they took the treasure.

"Someone couldn't stand the confession, but the pirates would not let us go. While the pirates were going to open the treasure room, only Alec and I seized the opportunity and escaped alive."

Bono said that the five people hid in the most dangerous place at the time, hiding on a pirate ship and risking death if they were discovered, and finally left the Forgotten Island without any danger.

"The reason why there was no danger was because the pirate group of 71 people fought among themselves. Everyone wanted to get an extra treasure, but only the four of Kang Tan survived."

The wrecked pirate ship is docked on the Florida peninsula.

The pirates went ashore with a lot of money.After getting rich overnight, the four of them changed their appearances and gradually washed away this large amount of bloody money.

What the four of Kang Tan didn't realize was that after they left, a dying child also went ashore.

The five of Bo Nuo hid at the pier to discuss what to do in the future, but they were accidentally bumped into by Susan.

"The lady must have been terrified of bats, she ran into a bat that was following us. She tripped over herself and hit her head on the cargo box as she hurried away."

Susan passed out on the spot, and her husband later took her to the hospital for treatment.

Bono followed up worriedly, and thus learned that there is a benevolent doctor Edward at the pier.

There is no need to repeat what happened later, it will be 20 years in a flash.

Bono carefully arranged the treasure hunting game and spent several years getting close to Jules to gain the other party's trust.

He planned to use the so-called treasure map of the stone tablet in Oak Manor to lure the enemies of the year to a small island in South America.

"The revenge I want is not to let them die immediately, but to make them go through endless torture. If you want to live, you can't die."

Bono made full preparations and laid many traps on the island indicated by the stele.No matter how perfect his plan was, he had to stop halfway.

"I can't let revenge involve innocent lives. The four of Alec have become the people they hated the most."

Finally, Bono couldn't keep smiling, but showed bitterness on his face.He thought that he could bear all the hatred and try his best to be good to his friends, so as to keep them away from blood.

Expectations run counter to reality.

"Things shouldn't be like this. Last year, the four of Alec already wanted to let go of the past, and they also said that they could try to live a peaceful life. Someone deliberately led them astray."

Bono spat out a name with a cold face, "Sebastian Moran, this British man led Alec and the others to a twisted criminal path."

"Sebastian Moran?"

Watson had heard the name before in the army, a man known for his ruthlessness and marksmanship.

"Is this man around forty? His father is a jazz. He himself retired from the battlefield ten years ago. Before retiring, he was a sharpshooter."

Bono nodded, "Yes, we are talking about the same person. Moran has a fierce temperament and has no serious career after retiring. He often haunted casinos for a while, but he disappeared later."

Bono didn't have the energy to find out more, and learned a little information about Moran during the quarrel with Alec and the others.

"Molan left the casino because he found what he thought was a great cause. He called himself M, and he was loyal to another M. These Ms formed a criminal group, and the double M was the criminal leader of the dark forces and his confidants."

M?And there are two M

Behind them is a criminal group?

Kelsey and Sherlock looked at each other, thinking of the mysterious man S and Professor Moses M who was suspected to be S.

"I don't know who M is Moran's allegiance to."

Bono met Moran in the United States, "In early September, Moran appeared in New York, near St. Laurent Street. I didn't have direct contact with Moran, but from a distance, the man was full of blood."

St. Laurent Street is only a 10-minute walk from Professor M's residence.

Is this just a coincidence?

Or did Sebastian Moran come to America to find Professor M?

For a long time, Professor M has been meticulous in his work, and no one has ever found evidence of his contact with criminal groups.

Right now, Bono's words provide a very important clue.

If Moran had contact with Professor M, it would be a breakthrough discovery that would lead to the discovery of an entire criminal group.

Sherlock can't help feeling sorry for Bono, who is capable and has a clear love and hate.Bono could be a helping hand in uncovering the sprawling criminal underworld. "Mr. Bono, you..."

Bono knew what Sherlock was going to say and interrupted him.

"I'm tired, very tired. Sorry, I don't have the energy to find out the truth. 20 years, I persisted for 20 years, I really can't persist."

Bono said helplessly, "It's just that I'm cowardly and incompetent, and I can only leave the unfinished business to the three. Please find out who lured my friend into going astray. You don't have to work hard to detoxify me, I take There is no antidote to the poison. The poison comes from the Forgotten Island. Before I die, please let me keep the last connection with the island."

**

October [-]st.

New York, USA, gorgeous sunset.

Regarding the giant vampire bat, just like the name of its birthplace, the Forgotten Island, the truth will eventually be forgotten by time, leaving only one strange rumor.

According to Bono's wishes, Kelsey had his ashes buried with those of the giant bats in New Orleans.She also agreed to Bono, not to mention the past about the Forgotten Island to the outside world.

Zhu Er and others were attacked by bats and died.It was never clear why the bat attacked the four, and the giant bat was never seen again.

These things gradually distorted in the word of mouth of the people, and in the next few decades, vampires became the new urban legend of New Orleans.

In contrast, New York, the city is still the same.

The crowd was in a hurry, as if they had endless work to earn money.

In New York, there is little warmth.

Kelsey was also alone.

The situation was the same as when she left half a month ago. She also traveled alone on her return journey, returning to New York by boat from New Orleans.

Watson did not go with him, but went north by carriage.

He said that it is rare to come to the United States once, and walk slowly, observing the customs and customs along the way.

As for Sherlock?

Sherlock was the first to leave New Orleans.

Kelsey thought of what Sherlock had said before he left.

Sherlock said that he came to the United States to meet someone.

That person had nothing to do with the case, but he wanted to see him very much, and he had to see him as soon as possible.Kelsey is not required to travel this time.

Kelsey sent Sherlock away with a smile.

Never admitting that he secretly speculated who he was anxious to see, and why he couldn't wait to see the other party.

'Tap ta--'

A wagon passed by, and the wagon had already been unloaded, making the driver drive a little faster.

Kelsey looked at the driving direction of the carriage, which was just coming from her rented house.

There are few freight carriages in this area. Could it be that the house next door has been rented out?Just moved in with a new neighbor and need a wagon to deliver household supplies?

walk in.

The door of the neighbor's house was left open.

Kelsey saw a familiar figure appear at the door.

— none other than Sherlock, who was in a hurry to leave New Orleans.

"Good afternoon, dear Jerry."

Sherlock walked towards Kelsey step by step, smiling as he said, "In the past six months, I will be your new neighbor in New York."

At the moment, Kelsey understood everything, what Sherlock had done recently.

"The so-called one person has nothing to do with the case, and you need to see him as soon as possible after you come to the United States. Does that mean your landlord in New York?"

Sherlock nodded and said that before leaving London in early September, he had asked Mycroft to investigate rental properties in New York suitable for short-term stays.

"As you know, there is Professor M in New York that must be thoroughly investigated. Now there is a clear target - Moran has appeared."

Sherlock first explained to Kelsey the reason for staying here, and then said, "It just so happens that the environment near your home is good, and what's more coincidentally, there is a room for rent next door to yours, so I will rent a room here."

"Oh--"

Kelsey glanced up and down at Sherlock with interest, "It turned out that it wasn't a temporary intention, but a long-planned plan. No wonder you couldn't wait, and you came to New York first."

"Can't wait? Yes, I must come to New York as soon as possible to sign a contract with Mr. Bill."

Sherlock seemed to be talking about renting a house on a matter-of-fact basis, "If I miss it, I'm afraid I will never find such a satisfactory one again. Jerry, do you think I did the right thing this time?"

The two looked at each other.

After a moment, Kelsey couldn't help laughing. "Yes, Tom, you're doing the right thing. And I welcome you to New York."

"That's good."

Sherlock followed suit, "Next, let's get down to business. How are you going to celebrate my arrival, your next-door neighbor?"

It's okay to celebrate, but is it necessary to discuss it seriously?

Kelsey blinked, pretty sure there was something to come.

"Jerry, you can be happy in advance. I can do a lot of things for you in the United States. For example, next spring, your graduate graduation ceremony will have relatives and friends present, and you will not be alone like when you graduated from college."

Sherlock seemed to list them randomly, "If next year is too far away, we can also enjoy Christmas dinner together this Christmas. You don't have to go through the long winter alone like in previous years."

Kelsey kept smiling, why in Sherlock's words, she was a little miserable in New York.

In fact, she doesn't feel lonely.The person who speaks and the person who is said, who is unwilling to spend the winter alone?

Well, let's be honest.

Kelsey wants Sherlock to stay.

"Tom, your linguistics is still a little shaky. Despite your inaccuracies in your choice of words and sentences, I can still hear your desire."

Kelsey redefines Sherlock's words confidently, "London is without me, which makes your life a lot less fun, so you need my company from time to time. Since you said it straight, I will kindly meet your expectations."

"Meet my expectations?"

Sherlock was dubious, staring at Kelsey, "Are you sure you can do it? Why don't you talk about it first, what I'm looking forward to and what you promised, when do you plan to fulfill the contract?"

Sherlock added, "Oh! Jerry, who has an excellent memory, don't you need me to remind you what it is?"