Detective Bennet [Comprehensive novel]

October 10st, Halloween night.

Rows of jack-o-lanterns were lit in front of Rose Theater Street.

Looking from a distance, the dim light of the pumpkin lanterns reflected on the big iron gate of the theater, seeming to cast black shadows in twos and threes.

Walking in and taking a look, I immediately took two steps back in fright.

A group of black shadows are huge long-haired black spiders, as if they will fly to the shoulders of passers-by in the next second, and penetrate into the clothes from the neckline.

Of course, it is not necessary to retreat too exaggeratedly.

These fluffy spiders are just simulation props. If you look closely at the spider webs they make, you can find that they are made of extremely fine silk.

The premiere of the musical "The Dark Castle" is about to start at the spooky Rose Theater.

People pass through the gate full of spiders, and along the way they can see bone skeletons hanging from the trees.When passing a corner, you must pay attention to the top of your head, there may be a group of bats spreading their wings.

"Jane, I regret it a little bit."

Lydia couldn't help but hugged Jane's arm tightly, "I probably shouldn't have come to join in the fun. I haven't watched the show yet, but now I'm walking in the theater, and I already feel what a dark castle is."

Jane also slowed down to avoid being accidentally scared by the lurking ghost model.

But she didn't show any fear, and comforted Lydia, "Don't panic. These are decorations. You can see that the audience who entered the venue before were all in high spirits."

"what!"

"An eyeball popped out!"

"Snake, there are snakes here!"

Jane was comforting Lydia, but the low exclamations of the audience around her kept coming and going.

What's interesting is that those who came to watch the show were afraid, but after being scared back a few steps, they almost all moved closer curiously to carefully distinguish what the so-called bloody eyeballs and swimming snakes were made of.

There was constant chatter.The layout of the theater is so weird that it seems to bring people into a dark world.

It makes people look forward to the musical even more, and hopes that the thrilling scene on the snow-capped mountains and cliffs can be vividly and vividly performed on the stage.

Lydia also came to the theater to follow London fashion, and "The Dark Castle" is like a benchmark. If you don't watch it, you will be outdated.

So, taking advantage of her mother's coming to visit Uncle Gardner, she came to London together.

Mrs. Bennet didn't want to challenge the horror drama that aggravated her headache at all, so she could only ask Jane to come along and take care of Lydia.

Mr. Gardner was lucky. He was lucky enough to buy three premiere tickets. Tonight, he brought his two nieces to experience the most anticipated musical in London this year.

The Rose Theater opens more than an hour early.

Before the show started, it was arranged like a banquet hall at the entrance of hell for the audience to chat and rest.The atmosphere in the hall was very lively, but the topic of discussion was inevitably related to horror.

When Gardner saw customers in the business field, he went to greet him, and let his two nieces do things on their own.With Jane here, Lydia should not make a joke on this occasion.

At that moment, Lydia also forced herself to calm down, and she didn't show timidity when she was here. "Well, I know they are fake props. Like this erected coffin, it looks empty."

Saying that, Lydia seemed to be brave enough to pull open the coffin lid.

"Boom!" "Ah——"

A bandaged head popped out suddenly, and Lydia screamed in fright and subconsciously hid behind Jane.

Jane was too late to guard, and was almost taken down by Lydia.Fortunately, someone reached out to help him.

"Miss, are you okay?"

Bentley was about to see what surprises were inside the erected coffin.Yes, it was a surprise, not a fright. He was a man who had come into contact with the dancing corpse of a human bone. How could he be afraid of these little props?

At this time, Bentley happened to encounter a small accident, and hurriedly helped the lady who almost fell from behind.

"Thank you, I'm fine."

Although Jane was frightened, she still had a gentle face and was not angry at Lydia at all.At this time, after she stood firmly, her first reaction was to thank the gentleman who extended her helping hand.

The next moment, Jane turned around and met Bentley's eyes.

In an instant, both of them felt that the surrounding sounds seemed to recede, and their hearts seemed to miss a beat.It was love at first sight.

Ten meters apart.

Mycroft took this scene into his eyes, and watched the beginning of a frightening drama that was about to be staged into a romantic drama.

He smiled and said to Sherlock beside him, "Actually, it's not bad to go out for a walk once in a while. You can see the essence of life everywhere—impermanence. I should thank you for your invitation tonight."

Today, Mycroft still came to the Rose Theater, and he definitely would not admit that he was tempted by a special cake, but he justly stated that he was here to support his younger brother.

He arrived at the scene a few hours earlier than the general audience, and helped to conduct a final inspection of stage equipment, theater props, etc., to make sure that there were no mistakes.

"You're welcome."

Sherlock was quite sure where Mycroft's good humor came from.It has nothing to do with witnessing beings, the answer is very simple, the previous dinner satisfied him.

Kelsey does not engage in formalism, and agreed with the theater owner Brightman to take into account the different situations of the actors and staff on the eve of the performance, and order different dishes respectively.

Among them, special thanks to Mycroft's helper, who customized a set of sweet feast according to his preferences, not including the dessert that was given after the performance.

This allowed Mycroft to serve as a temporary helper before the premiere without complaint.

The Rose Theater has learned from the experience and lessons of being mixed into the theater by a murderer last time. Tonight, all audience members will make a brief registration of their origin, which is called a gift.

At the same time, before the start of the performance, we will conduct a secret inspection to screen suspicious elements.

Sherlock and Mycroft were in the banquet hall, while Kelsey went to the theater first to observe the audience who entered directly.

Even on patrol, Mycroft was still in a good mood.He savored the sweetness of the cream and couldn't help but say a few more words.

"Sherlock, you know those two more or less, but tonight they collided without your introduction. Of course, to a certain extent, you and Mr. Bennet can be counted as Cupids, if it weren't for the adaptation of the musical , there would be no encounter like this. Destiny, destiny, is really wonderful."

"You are lamenting the love of others."

Sherlock chuckled. It was easy to praise Mycroft for his intelligence, but he never thought he could feel love.

"Dear brother, could it be that the sweetness of the after-dinner cake is on top, making you feel that the taste is very much like love?"

Mycroft: I can't say whether I understand love or not, but I can understand that the younger brother who mocked his elder brother appeared again.

"Oh! My brother who knows almost everything, don't you understand?"

Mycroft felt he was entitled, "I know enough about sweets to judge love."

Mycroft analyzed in detail, "You see, knowing that intoxication is risky (to the body), but the taste is haunting.

Every time I meet, I feel heart-beating, and every time I get along, I feel more reluctant.I thought about letting go, but the longing made people finally compromise with it and make a promise to be with them for the rest of their lives.Isn't this similar to love? "

Without waiting for Sherlock to answer, Mycroft gave another two blows: "An inexperienced person cannot refute. The reality is that I can taste the cake whenever I want.

But, Sherlock, your preferences will not give you the same experience.No matter how wonderful the process of solving a case is, the case itself is always dark and never sweet.Poor brother, when will you understand that incomparable beauty. "

Who said he didn't understand!

But Sherlock showed an expression that he could only choose to remain silent.

What is real acting?

An acting that can fool Mycroft deserves a trophy for best actor in the British Empire.

At this moment, Sherlock's acting skills suddenly sublimated, as if he sincerely blessed Mycroft. "Okay, brother who knows more than me, I hope you and your dessert will fall in love forever."

"thanks, I will."

Mycroft readily accepted, not minding Sherlot's barely concealed sneer.He is a good brother, not too stimulating and a younger brother who has no wonderful perception.

In this way, the inspection before the performance ended in a calm situation.

Night, seven fifty-five.55 minutes until the show starts.

The actors have already taken their positions behind the scenes, and the auditorium is almost full.

Kelsey was finally able to sit down after working for a long time.

Instead of choosing the center of the front row, it is close to the aisle, which is convenient for dealing with emergencies.

Next door is Sherlock.

Tonight, the positions of the two are relatively biased.They are not here to enjoy the musical, but to ensure the smooth progress of the show.

"I have no abnormalities here."

Kelsey tilted his head slightly, indicating with his eyes that there are still several audiences in Sherlock who have not entered the venue.

"There are still eight empty slots. Brightman sent people to watch separately, and make sure that there won't be another poisonous umbrella murderer. Where are you?"

"I'm fine with that too."

Sherlock sincerely hopes that this normality can last for four hours, not only until the end of the show, but also until the theater locks up at midnight tonight.

While precautions must be taken, there is no need to be overly emotionally stressed.

Sherlock said in a relaxed tone, "If there is anything unexpected, Mycroft just witnessed a cupid archery. The people who were shot, you all know, are Mr. Bingley and Miss Jane."

"Oh?"

Kelsey doesn't know who Jane is married to in the story, and seems to be best friends with Darcy, while Bingley fits that bill. "Love at first sight in a thriller theater is a wonderful fate."

"Isn't it just a wonderful fate. I observed it, and there is only one younger sister walking with Miss Jian tonight."

Sherlock smiled and said, "The one who fell in love with you at first sight twice. Whether you are Jerry Smith or Joe Smith, even if your face is different twice, it will not change her love for you." Germination. Can't help but make me curious, will there be a third similar situation?"

"Why, you wish there was a third time?"

Kelsey had a half-smile, Sherlock didn't bother to watch the excitement. "Even if there is a third time, I will still reject Miss Lydia. After all, I don't admire this type."

Sherlock really humbly asked for advice, "Which one is that?"

"Smart as you are, don't you notice it?"

Kelsey stared at Sherlock, "I prefer smart people, and of course I also prefer outstanding looks and temperament. I hope that person has a career he loves, such as..."

Like who?

Now Sherlock waited for the answer without blinking.

"Miss Irene Adler, for example."

Kelsey said with a smile, "It's a pity, she is an opera singer, and there is a difference between her and a musical. Moreover, she had a good life in Italy, and she declined the invitation to come to the UK to participate in "The Dark Castle."

"Oh, it seems that you often correspond."

Sherlock was turning around and looking directly at the stage, as if not disappointed at all.

When Kelsey gave an example, did he forget that in the past, he was the best to praise him, but did those words just pass away?It seemed it was his turn to lament Mycroft's lament—life is all about change.

"Yes, we do have a connection."

Kelsey answered it as a matter of course, but looked at Sherlock in puzzlement. "Huh? Why are you losing interest again? It wasn't the topic you brought up just now, you asked me which type of lady I admire."

Ms.

Yes, appreciate ladies.

When Sherlock heard the limited range, the cunning Jerry secretly thought, but he didn't make it clear at the beginning.

Based on this person's rigorous use of language, how likely is it that he forgot it before, and how likely is it that he deliberately wanted to tease him?But there is one more question, does Kelsey prefer women?

At this moment, the curtain opened on the stage.

Certain issues are for later discussion, and now there is only one expectation - tonight's show goes well.

So is the show going well tonight?

Three hours passed.At eleven o'clock sharp at night, there was thunderous applause in the theater.

The enthusiasm of the audience said it all.

If Watson, who is far away in the closed training place for military doctors, sees this scene, he can be completely relieved. The premiere of the musical "The Dark Castle" adapted by him has successfully concluded.

If it wasn't for the dark night and the closing of the theater, the audience would still be reluctant to leave for a long time.

I want to continue this meeting, find a place to sit down and chat about the aftertaste, only then can I express my excitement.

When the audience was about to leave one after another, Sherlock and Kelsey saw Mycroft quickly walking towards them through the crowd.

"That woman, the one in the light red dress, keep her."

Mycroft pointed to a figure more than ten meters away, "The smell on her body is very sweet, it's the smell in my memory."

Bentley, who just saw two acquaintances who came to say hello: He seems to have heard something strange again!

Why are there always strange conversations between Mr. Bennet and Mr. Holmes.The last time it was tied up on the bed, is it going to be a forced detention this time?