Detective Bennet [Comprehensive novel]

Question: If Jerry has a bad taste, what should Tom do?

Of course, Sherlock chose to do what Kelsey wished, fully interpreting the "grievances but not speaking" of an upright and kind gentleman after he couldn't ask for a chocolate rabbit.

A full minute has passed.

Kelsey had enjoyed enough of this 'beautiful scenery', and couldn't help laughing out:

"Dear Mr. Holmes, why are you so wronged? How could I have forgotten your chocolate rabbit."

This brought another carton, seemingly casually pointing out its difference from the one given to Mycroft.

"For you, 14 little chocolate bunnies were made, and for your beloved brother is a big piece of chocolate bunny."

Kelsey did not directly explain that each little chocolate rabbit is engraved with the 14 letters of Sherlock Holmes, so that Sherlock can spell his name when he takes it apart for tasting.

Since carving is more complicated to do, Mycroft can only be neglected.As compensation, he adjusted the sweetness of chocolate to his liking.

Kelsey gave the carton to Sherlock, "You don't like sugar, so I used dark chocolate. I hope you don't find it too sweet."

"You really worry too much." As soon as Sherlock heard the number fourteen, he guessed that the little chocolate bunnies engraved his name.

He affirmed Kelsey with a smile, "My dear Mr. Bennet, since the little chocolate bunnies are made by you, they must be just right."

Don't imagine this kind of treatment for his poor brother.

An inappropriate analogy, Mycroft received approximately the equivalent of a large bald rabbit.It may be possible to use more sugar, but that's about it.

Differential treatment, very good.

At suppertime, Sherlock came to the Mycroft house in a cheerful mood.

In addition to the Easter chocolate bunny prepared by Kelsey, he also gave his dear brother three carefully (hands-on) painted Easter eggs.

"Thank you."

Mycroft accepts a belated Easter present.I accidentally caught a glimpse of the pattern of painted eggs, and took a deep breath in disbelief. The abstract smiling face on it was actually written by Sherlock himself?

This pattern is so ugly that it almost makes people laugh outright.

If I remember correctly, Sherlock's drawing skills are not as good as his Jerry, but it is far from being so lacking in aesthetics.

"Um……"

Mycroft weighed his words.As a gentle and amiable elder brother, how can he discourage his younger brother's enthusiasm for giving gifts, but seeing Sherlock's joyful state, I really want to say something quickly.

"My dear brother, you need not be embarrassed by not being ready to return the gift."

Sherlock pre-empted, "Just prepare my dinner. Besides, I'm mainly here for business. There's a new discovery about M."

In a few sentences, the topic was transferred to the investigation of criminal groups.

Sherlock spoke of a certain London military instructor who had been pointed out by a specially made rope, and explained in detail what was known so far.

The atmosphere became serious.

Mycroft put aside the slander about the Easter gift, and quickly searched for a military instructor who fit the description in his mind.

"Three years ago, at a military training ground in the London area, a male instructor in his fifties, abbreviated as JM."

Mycroft pondered for a few minutes, and finally locked on a person from the huge list in his mind. "I probably know who it is. There is a person who meets all the conditions. I need to verify it."

Since Sebastian Moran was arrested in the United States, Mycroft began to pay attention to people who might be related to Moran based on the information provided by Sherlock.

Moran's military experience makes his network of relationships variable, and investigating the list of personnel at the London military training ground is also a must.

"As expected of my most respected and wisest Sherlock Holmes, you have never lived up to expectations, and you have already checked out those military training grounds first."

Sherlock looked at Mycroft with praise and reverence, "So, you will soon be able to get all the relevant background information of that JM."

"Yes, I will go to Baker Street in three days for a detailed discussion."

Mike Rockett looked Sherlock up and down while speaking, and shook his head with a little disgust.

"My uninvited brother, can you please maintain your usual stern and reticent image, and don't need to throw pompous and flattering words on me. Do you think I will like it?"

Dare to boast that he is the smartest Sherlock Holmes.

Now there are only three Sherlock Holmes in the family, so there is absolutely no need to compete vigorously.

Sherlock smiled.

The business that should be said has been said, and the gift that should be given has been delivered.He really shouldn't have been so kind, and really didn't have to go to a late Easter dinner with the most unlovable brother.

In any case, Easter this year will be spent in the investigation.

What is a little depressing is that the mysterious person who taught Woolf's binding method has not been found for the time being.

Even though Kelsey and Sherlock reviewed Woolf's friends and mistresses, none of them knew who Woolf's mysterious mentor was, not even a single word.

On the other hand, Norton and Adler have no new clues.

The briefcase with Norton's fingerprints on it was dumped in the trash in mid-March, thirteen days before Woolf's death.

The law firm's garbage is piled up in the back alley, and workers will collect it every morning.The same batch of waste as the briefcase has long been transported to the garbage dump for disposal.

Then ask the cleaners if they found any abnormalities that day?

The answer I got was that everything was as usual, and the cleaners didn't pay special attention to whether the garbage in the law firm was turned over.

Did not notice that the garbage was turned over, at least it showed that the garbage pile was not in a mess.

It can be seen that the person who deliberately stole the briefcase was cautious, and it is no wonder that no one around Woolf knew the existence of the mysterious mentor.

At present, it cannot be said that there is no good news surrounding Woolf's death.

The fact that Norton was once caught as a murderer in the police station has not been rumored, and it has not affected his image as a lawyer.

Adler testified that she and Norton hadn't leaked anything about her affair.This eliminates the pressure of public opinion brought about by newspaper bombing reports.

Scotland Yard, April [-]st.

The setting sun streams through the office windows.

Lestrade was writing furiously, and would soon be finishing his closing report on Woolf's death.

This time he is very grateful to Devil No. [-] Sherlock (ordered according to the time of acquaintance), because of his deterrence, Meade, who was forcibly kicked out of the case, kept his mouth shut.

Mead did not dare to disclose any details of the case in a disgusting manner, so that the investigation of the case could be completed in peace and quiet.

The conclusion is beyond dispute that Woolf's death was accidental.

Although there were interference appearances of one kind or another, there was no resistance injury on the body surface of the deceased, no drug residues in the body, no signs of fighting at the scene, and the characteristics of the operation site of sexual asphyxiation, etc., enough evidence to prove that Woolf died in the pursuit of pleasure. In error.

"very good!"

Lestrade put the cap on the pen, took up the document paper and blew it gently, waiting for the ink to dry before binding it. "Congratulations..."

'Knock knock—'

A hasty knock on the door interrupted Lestrade's words.

I heard that Carter brought a piece of news at the door that made people have to work overtime.

"Detective, the situation is not good. Four or 10 minutes ago, someone found a body in the West End, just near the scene of Woolf's death!"

Lestrade's expression froze when he was about to relax.

Look out the window again, there is no gorgeous sunset glow, it is clearly the setting sun like blood.

"Easter is not easy, and April Fool's is not going to stop!"

Lestrade cursed and asked Carter to come in and make it clear, "Come in, the door is unlocked—"

**

221B Baker Street.

There is one more person for dinner tonight.

Mycroft sent JM related information, "It's confirmed, that instructor is James Moriarty. You may not have heard his name, but you should have heard of an old book "Asteroid Mechanics". Thirty-two years ago, this book shocked the academic world with its excellent academic attainments."

"Oh! It's it."

Sherlock, who was not interested in mathematical astronomy, had heard of the book, but never read it.

"no need to thank me."

Mycroft pointed to the cardboard box on the table, "Knowing myself and my enemy, I have collected all of Moriarty's published works and papers. These are my Easter gift three days ago."

Regardless of the interesting return gift of dry academic works, the point is whether Moriarty's identity is true.

After all, Professor Moses with the same initials as JM appeared, who was very good at fabricating false identity backgrounds.

"Is the trajectory of Moriarty's life clear?"

Kelsey believes that the more time goes back, the less mature JM's criminal methods are in his youth, which means that he will show his true identity in the early days. "In these years, why haven't I heard Moriarty's name again in the academic world?"

Mycroft took out a form, "Moriarty's life trajectory before the age of 25 is well documented, his family, school experience, work records, etc. are all on it. After graduating from university, because of outstanding Academically, he easily won a professorship in mathematics at a university."

This should have been a rising star in the academic world, or leave a name in history many years later.

I dare not say that it is comparable to Newton and others, but it can also occupy a place in the field of mathematical astronomy.

Everything came to an abrupt end 28 years ago.

Rumors circulated in the school where Moriarty worked. This extremely bright young professor seemed to have a murderous nature and was extremely cruel in his bones.

"After the rumours, Moriarty resigned as a professor. It's hard to say how the rumours started, he was working at a modest university in the north of England.

His colleague is either dead or has retired. You need to go to the north to investigate on the ground what happened that year, but you must also be prepared to find nothing. "

Mycroft continued, "After not being a professor, Moriarty's whereabouts have become erratic for more than 20 years, and he has appeared all over Europe.

Sometimes to participate in academic discussions, sometimes to participate in business banquets.On the whole, Moriarty left a good public reputation and became a military instructor in London three and a half years ago. "

At this point, the three people present felt the subtlety of the time node.

It was exactly three and a half years ago that Professor Moses in New York, USA, was in poor health. He was no longer in charge of teaching and did not need to appear in front of others, but only did some book research at home.

Sherlock can already guess the follow-up, "Moriarty has resigned from the training ground, right? Let me guess, he has submitted his resignation at the beginning of this year at the latest."

"To be precise, on February [-]th, Moriarty's resignation was approved. It is not known where he is at the moment."

Mycroft added, "Even if you knew where he was, do you have any convicting evidence?"

This is an interrogative sentence, but the tone is very certain.

Professor M's alias is the mysterious person S. He planned or participated in cases all over Europe and the United States, but he never left any direct evidence.Anyone who can directly testify against him is dead.

For a long while, the living room fell into silence.

Kelsey broke the silence first, "Looking in a good direction, this time a breakthrough has been made, and the real body of Professor M has been confirmed."

Sherlock nodded slightly, "Yes. And Moran is dead, and Moriarty has lost half of his important right and left arm. With the reduction of helpers, the mastermind will definitely show his feet."

"Then I look forward to the day when you take down Napoleon in the criminal world."

Mycroft gave them both an encouraging smile.Subtext: You can still do the work of looking up information, and you don’t have to consider me when you are running around.

Mycroft: Running around is painful to think about.

Sherlock and Kelsey looked at each other. They didn't say they wanted to help Mycroft get rid of his sedentary habits?Which sentence reveals the relevant meaning?

What to change.We had dinner too, and we talked about business.

Mycroft took advantage of the opportunity to bid farewell. At this time, someone running around knocked on the door of 221B.

Lestrade stepped into the living room on the second floor, just in time to meet Mycroft who was about to leave. "Good evening……"

Before he finished speaking, there was only an obvious 'cuckoo—'sound.

Lestrade smiled awkwardly. Why did he protest in front of the three devils with his poor stomach that hadn't eaten?

Mycroft shot Lestrade a very understanding look.

look!He just thought about it, and in less than a minute, the painful instance of running around was delivered to the door.As a result, Sherlock and Kelsey no longer have to look to him for off-field assistance.

Kelsey & Sherlock: Today, the Inspector came at a perfect time.

Lestrade: God!what happens!Three, can you stop focusing on me?