Detective Bennet [Comprehensive novel]

On October 27, there are four days left until Halloween.

Jack-o'-lanterns have been hung from department stores to theater theaters.Fake skeletons and black linen bats, and other dark monsters also appear in the streets and alleys in a fake way.

It was as if the sealed door had been opened with a gap.

The dark monsters from the other world rushed out and invaded the world of ordinary people in a grandiose manner.

At 07:30 in the morning, the sun rose as usual without being affected at all.

In late autumn morning light, fallen leaves are everywhere.

Sherlock comes to Kelsey's house.He not only brought breakfast, but also two messages.

"Are you sure about Moran's whereabouts?"

While cleaning two apples, Kelsey was preparing to add fruit after dinner.

Sebastian Moran, the second in command of a huge underground criminal group.

At the beginning of September, he came to the United States from England and haunted Professor M's residence in New York.It is to make Professor Moses, who is already highly suspicious, even more suspicious.

Kelsey came to investigate intelligence again, only to see Moses who was dying.

After coming to the United States, Moses was lingering on the sick bed, and gradually lost weight in the past four years. In September this year, he did not continue to hold a post at the university.

The university could only approve Moses' resignation, because Moses was branded by the god of death visibly, and he had already stepped into hell with half a foot.

Professor M, who is terminally ill, has difficulty walking two steps, and only regards Kelsey's visit as a simple visit.

He laughed at himself that he couldn't survive this winter, and that he hoped to cooperate with Kelsey again could only be empty talk.

'Moses will die. '

Kelsey felt this way, and Moran's appearance seemed to inform Moses that the time had come, and Professor M could leave New York without Moses' identity.

It is frustrating that no relevant evidence of Moses can be found.

While she was going to New Orleans, Moses, who was now dying in New York, was probably not the Professor M I met in Paris four years ago.

Professor M is so cunning and cunning that no one can catch him.

The revelation of Sebastian Moran was a groundbreaking discovery.Although his whereabouts are also uncertain, he revealed his true identity to others.

After half a month of investigation, Sherlock learned of Moran's latest movements through contacts with New York gang organizations.

"Molan didn't leave the United States. He took the train to Chicago three days ago. The news is [-]% credible. It is a tip from the Mafia."

Four years ago, the triangle exchanged the poisoning case.

The two traveled to Italy to investigate the case.The killers had nothing to do with the Mafia, but one of the victims was the ringleader of Antique Fake.

Fake antiques shipped from Italy to America.

Sherlock followed up a little bit, and then got to know several informants inside the gang, two of whom also came to New York with the development of the Mafia.

There are many gangs in New York today, each relying on their means to make money.But they are all concentrated in slums, and there is no existence with strong financial resources that can cover the sky with one hand.

"According to the tip, Moran had contact with the Freedmen."

The free men that Sherlock said were not gangs that burned, killed and looted, but more like trade unions formed by miners and railway workers.

Kelsey knew the Liberty would.It advocates fraternity and friendship throughout the United States. The links among its members are not close, and the most common activity is to unite to ask for a raise.

"Can you find out who Moran has contacted specifically? The Free People's Association has a large number of members, and its membership alone is not representative."

"Unfortunately, we can't find out who it is."

Sherlock said that the free men would have bar parties every now and then.Last week, a multi-state party was held in New York, with more than 100 people drinking at the bar that night.

"Molan haunted the back alley of the bar, and was spotted by the informant. Afterwards, I went to the train station to investigate and found out that Moran had boarded a train in Chicago."

Among the members of the bar party, some were from Illinois, where Chicago is located, but it was not certain that Moran's final destination was Chicago.

Chicago is a railway hub, connecting the east and west of the United States, where dozens of train lines converge.

"Moran may change trains in Chicago."

There are few known clues to Sherlock, but there is an entry point. "It's related to the 'Magic Mirror'. "

Sherlock spoke a code word overheard by the informant.

Moran is going to deal with matters related to the code name "Magic Mirror".It is not a new operation and has been going on for several years.

"Magic mirror? Such a code name. It is impossible to judge what Moran is doing just from the literal meaning."

Kelsey picked up a fruit knife and started peeling apples, "Unfortunately, there is no real magic mirror in the world. Otherwise, I would like to read a few words to it, 'Mirror, mirror, tell me, where did Moran go?', The mirror shows Moran's movements. Or you can directly ask who is Moran's loyal M."

However, only Snow White's stepmother, the Queen, possesses the magic mirror.

In the world of ordinary people, the mirror can only reflect the person standing in front of it.

The strange talk about peeling an apple in front of a mirror at midnight is actually nonsense.How could it be possible that the person who peels the apple will predestinate the virtual image of his lover in the mirror because of the constant peeling of the apple.

At the moment, an apple was peeled and put on the dinner plate.

Kelsey was so skilled with a knife that a long, unbroken apple peel was thrown in the trash.

Looking at the scene in front of her, Sherlock couldn't help but think of midnight half a month ago.

It was quiet at midnight.

The white candle was dimly lit, and the second hand of the clock was ticking.

In the room, two people stood side by side in front of the floor-to-ceiling mirror, each holding an apple and a fruit knife.

The two started peeling apples at the right time, and when the clock struck zero, they had just peeled an unbroken apple peel.

The mirror reflected two figures.

There was no sound at that moment.The light and shadow are blurred, and the two smile genuinely.

From a certain point of view, urban legends can also be true, and you can see your destined lover in the mirror.

Kelsey felt the eyes falling on her body, and turned to look at Sherlock, "What? You have already speculated about the "Magic Mirror"? "

"No. There are too few clues. I plan to go to Chicago."

Sherlock bought the train ticket, "It's the train tonight. Jerry, do you want to go together? Bentley and the others are coming to Chicago soon, right?"

Speaking of Bentley, his original American travel plan was diverted because of Caroline's love affair.

Caroline's fiancé-to-be, Kirwan, invites Bingley and his party to meet in Chicago.

It was late October, just in time for a Halloween ball that gathered Chicago's business elite.In the form of a masquerade, everyone can dress freely without being too restrained.

Kirwan took care of Caroline's emotions.

This was the first informal meeting between the two families, and it would have been better in a lighter format.

Kelsey also received an invitation from Bingley. On the surface, she was invited to attend a masquerade party together, so that she could investigate Kirwan secretly.

For nearly half a month, Kelsey has investigated Kirwan.

Kirwan ran a doll business and opened a doll factory in Chicago.He also had a frequent cousin, a large rancher near Chicago.

In terms of personal and family wealth alone, Kirwan is better than Bentley, and he meets the criteria for choosing a spouse that Caroline hopes to marry high.

Judging from the photos, Ke Wan has a good appearance and figure.Comparing him with Caroline, the man's appearance is even better than the woman's.

Therefore, it is not surprising that Ke Wannian is nearly 30 years old, and he has had three long-time lovers.

Caroline couldn't compare Kirwan with Darcy, and asked Kirwan to have no love history before getting married.

Fortunately, all three of Ke Wan's lovers are married, and the two parties have long since broken off contact, and Ke Wan has been single for two years.

In fact, Kelsey still has a little doubt, why did Kirwan choose Caroline?

Objectively speaking, Caroline's appearance and family financial resources are not as good as Kirwan's, and Miss Bingley's character and wisdom are not glamorous.

Perhaps it can be explained by the suspension bridge effect, and it is easier for two people to develop feelings in times of crisis.

Originally, Kelsey didn't plan to go to Chicago immediately, but wanted to keep an eye on Moses' dynamics in New York.

He intends to entrust someone to transfer the investigation to Bentley, and will not continue to follow up on such personal entrustment, let alone go to a costume party to join in the fun.

——She is too lazy to attend this kind of dance party when it is not necessary.In fact, it was for the sake of other people at the ball, so that they would be less likely to be taken care of by the god of death.

However, things have changed now.

Moran went to Chicago to deal with the "magic mirror" and had to track down his whereabouts.

"I think you must have bought two train tickets."

Kelsey was sure that Sherlock was well prepared, "I'll go with you and meet Bentley by the way. This is not the main thing, we can go to Edwards, he knows more about underground activities in Chicago."

Edwards, from the famous Pinkerton detective agency, is located in Chicago, USA.

Sherlock had heard from Kelsey more than once in the letter that she and Edwards had successfully cooperated many times in the United States, and that detective focused on fighting gang crimes.

"This proposal is good, and I would like to see Edwards very much."

Sherlock wonders what the other detective Kelsey can praise.

"Then leave on time tonight."

Kelsey went to peel the second apple.

Sherlock coughed lightly, "Also, Mycroft wrote back."

Kelsey didn't turn his head back. It was normal for Mycroft to reply, and it should be related to the special verification of Moran's identity.

I heard Sherlock say, "Mycroft verified Moran's identity, just as Watson said Moran was a sharpshooter before retiring, but he gave a bad impression in the army, and his temperament was too cruel. His Father was a knight, dead, and no other next of kin."

After Sherlock finished talking about Moran, he paused, "Jerry, I have something to tell you. Mycroft knew about the rumor about peeling apples in the mirror, and I mentioned it at the end of my letter to him earlier."

Kelsey's hand froze, and the peel of the half-peeled apple broke.She looked at Sherlock, "Did you make an offer?"

A sum, how much is it?

Sherlock nodded, "Yes. I mentioned it, and we decided to verify the authenticity of the strange story together. This time, my beloved brother responded to this letter."

"Really?" Kelsey didn't care much, "It's just an experiment to verify the truth, and you actually asked you to write a letter to talk about it."

"Just an experiment?"

Sherlock immediately walked into the kitchen, stared at Kelsey, and asked each word, "Jerry, are you sure that night was just an experiment?"

For a while, the air was quiet.

Kelsey didn't seem to care about the people around him, and didn't answer, but first peeled off the half-peeled apple without haste.

Put this apple on the dinner plate, then turned to look at Sherlock, "Besides the experiment, what else do you want it to be?"

Without waiting for Sherlock to answer, Kelsey smiled, "Yes, that night was really special. We exchanged apples, and the apples you peeled were very sweet. I like the taste. Tom, are you satisfied now?"

Sherlock smiled unabashedly, and nodded slowly.

Kelsey said, "But I am a little dissatisfied. Because of your stroke, my image of being a hero and hero collapsed in Mr. Mycroft's heart. Tom, you should discuss it with me beforehand."

What Kelsey really cares about is not the so-called image, but to make sure that Myrockfoot is very likely to understand everything.

—his dear brother and a 'man' go astray, and the two actually conduct strange experiments, and the cause is connected with silly feelings.

"Jerry, I assure you that if there are no special circumstances, I will discuss it with you next time."

Sherlock sternly promised that he just wanted to get rid of Mycroft first, and Kelsey didn't need to bother about it.

If the temptations of that letter were not answered satisfactorily, Sherlock would try again, and always make Mycroft bless his dear brother with love.

"That's best." Kelsey knew Sherlock, knew that Sherlock wanted to convince Mycroft on his own, but she had to be prepared.

Fortunately, she was now in New York and not London, otherwise she would have heard a knock at the door from another Mr. Holmes.

But it can also be determined from this that Sherlock chose to send letters across the ocean on purpose.

Counting Mycroft's lazy habits, and he couldn't come to America by boat to investigate the veracity of the apple-peeling anecdote.

Kelsey couldn't hold back her curiosity in the end, and asked Sherlock, "So what did your beloved brother respond to?"