Mermaid Reef

"Well, being a detective will not be as famous as Mr. Holmes, but will cause a lot of trouble. An alias is very necessary." John tried to argue.

He knew that the crux of the problem was not using a pseudonym, but that he used such an obvious pseudonym.

Dr. Abel from Black Lagoon knew this pseudonym, but Jason, who claimed to be British, didn't respond to this pseudonym. He didn't understand that the name John Doe meant "someone" and "someone" in the English context. an unknown man".

How can a well-educated gentleman ignore this?Isn't this tantamount to labeling yourself as "lying" or "too little reading"?

Of course, Jason's situation is a little more serious.

Because Jason is not a foreigner in disguise, he is not even a human being, so this is...a failure to pretend? !

Now that Jason finally knows that John Doe is a pseudonym, and it still means such an outrageous pseudonym, Jason must have remembered his experience in Black Lagoon two years ago, and the evil god will have to face it!When the evil god found out that he had shown his flaws in front of the detective when they met for the first time or the second time, or was it caused by too little reading, would the evil god be angry?

John bets that Gemil won't, and Jensen is hard to say.

"This...it's all a coincidence. I've been using a fake name for everyone. Including the name written on the suitcase, the bank account, the signature on the rental contract..."

After the shipwreck of the Zephyr, John’s suitcase and the important items he carried with him fell into the hands of Jason, including the letter and photos addressed to Pastor Conor. The name was misunderstood.

Anyway, John is sure that he has not reported this complete pseudonym to Jason and Gemil under any circumstances.

"The name John cannot be considered a pseudonym. I really have this word in my full name! I can swear on the Bible!"

Jason: "..."

All the Johns in England could fill a hundred pubs.

Detectives also highlighted the inclusion of John in the "full name", which is a combination of a given name, a middle name and a surname for a British person.

Most people have only one middle name, and some people have two or even three middle names. What is the use of knowing that a first name is John?Saying this is the same as not saying it!

John sincerely suggested: "Your Excellency, I also suggest that you make up your pseudonym more completely."

"no need."

Jason refused coldly. Today he changed into the suit he wore for the first time at the Tavern in Black Reef Town. Through the reflection of the monocle, his light blue eyes looked lifeless. "Let's talk about adding money." Let's do it."

John: "..."

Jason emphasized with emphasis: "This matter should have been discussed a few days ago, and I went to visit you specifically, but it's a pity that you only had your bed in your heart and eyes."

Even in order to sleep, he did not hesitate to expose the content of Gemil's commission, and Jensen disappeared in place in anger.

"Is that so, I'm sorry." The detective said dryly, he didn't believe it at all, and suspected that the bait plan was also Jason's revenge for his bold behavior of teasing the evil god.

of course not.

Jason knew what John was thinking, so obvious.

Jensen gave a date when Lynd Brandon got the letter.

Jason hadn't met Gemil in London then!

Jason said he was going to negotiate, so he really planned to talk to the detective, not to trick the detective on purpose.

But... Later, I got angry and decided to make a fool of myself, watching the detective jump up and down.

"Now, I want to know the specific content of Gemil's entrustment to you." Jason said expressionlessly.

John has no pressure, selling the evil god once is selling, and selling twice is also selling.

John quickly described the situation that day, including his plan at the time and the book list he gave.

Jason listened calmly, then took out a money bag and threw it to the detective:

"This is my fault, please only do things for me now, human beings are not counted, and other gods are not."

John looked down and said in surprise, "Spanish gold coins?"

It was cast in America in the 90.00th century, with a gold content of more than [-]%. The bottom of the king's head is surrounded by a golden fleece.

Many explorers wanted to find Spanish treasure ships that had been sunk by storms.

There are at least 30 gold coins in this bag.

"This is not easy to sell! I have to go to the bank for appraisal and exchange!"

John raised his head and re-tightened the tether of the purse, with an unmoved expression, "Although this is the East End of London, which the police don't care about, someone moved the wooden warehouse in the tavern, and someone died. Police detectives from Scotland Yard They will arrive nearby soon to investigate. The porters are chasing and killing me by shouting my alias. Passers-by may not understand, but my colleagues who are paid to do things will definitely disclose my existence to the police and even frame me. "

The deceased used to be Lynd Brandon's valet, and there was money John bought him in his arms, and the tavern owner could also testify that John invited the valet to drink whiskey.

So why did John Doe deliberately inquire about Lynd Brandon?Was he trying to take revenge on the client who had brought him down?

As long as Linde Brandon bites this point to death, saying that he is a potential victim, and he has no knowledge or possibility of knowing that John Doe was hunted down, Scotland Yard will have nothing to do with Linde.

"The clues of the matter are all concentrated in my head. Everyone is looking for me. I can't go to the bank." John crossed his arms to express his dissatisfaction.

He was in great trouble, and money could no longer buy him.

Jason took the money bag thrown back by John, and calmly took out three parchment documents: "A detached house in the suburbs of London, a house in a seaside village in Cornwall, by the way, and a house near Regent Street. house rental contract. You can choose to accept one, both, or both.”

Suburban villas are used as near-term hiding places.

If the detective wants to run away after completing the commission, the house by the sea is very good.

If the detective has the ability to find out Linde Brandon's evidence and get rid of his own troubles, then John's reputation as a bad detective will naturally be washed away. The last rental contract is a new starting point for the detective's career, a brand new one. office.

John was dumbfounded, he couldn't help but took the parchment, every contract was real and valid, and a transfer document was attached at the back, one line was blank, as long as John signed his name, the contract would be established, "Jason "Agreed to legally transfer these properties under his name to "someone".

The most troublesome rental contract for a house near Regent Street only needs to find a lawyer, sign a new contract, and change the name of the renter.

"how did you do it?"

John was shocked that Jason didn't even write his full name.

"For an aristocrat with status and money, there is nothing illegal."

Jason took off his monocle, picked up his pocket watch, glanced at it, and said casually, "It was an accident, I was only going to give you money, but you are lucky, a government clerk 'saw' me yesterday , I just spent the money. He doesn’t remember anything now, and he seems to be familiar with this kind of out-of-process approach.”

John's eyelids twitched.

——Of course, this is the process for nobles and big businessmen to buy real estate for their illegitimate children.

This kind of customary thing is not even written in the book. Jason must not know, and he missed the process by mistake.

"This is your latest expenses."

Jensen retrieved a purse full of silver shillings.

"Okay, I'm sure the bait will do its best now, eh?" Jason raised the brim of his hat, implying that he was leaving.

Which detective can refuse such a client who covers all expenses?

John thought silently.

Isn't it just fishing?he can!

"Very well, I've got another fish to go," Jason said calmly.

John looked puzzled, but Jason had disappeared.

***

Jason pinched the photo in his pocket with his fingers, and stepped on the ground slightly.

He returned to the dim alley where the dead body of the woodcutter had not yet been found by the Scotland Yard police.

The big hole in the corpse's chest was still bleeding, and the blood-sucked black vines had left the corpse, so I found a comfortable wall to hang on to blow the air.

These vines that leave the body have no self-awareness, only instinct.

Jason stretched out his hand, and the black vine flew over suddenly.

However, it stopped halfway through the flight, and there was a black hand without fingers at the end of the vine, pinching the black vine like a clamp.

"... Here you go."

Jason squeezed the words through his teeth.

The vines disappeared into the shadows with a chirp, like a shadow monster swallowing the vines in one gulp.

In the past, Jason would definitely turn around and run, but now he can force himself to ignore it.

Jason said blankly: "I heard about your commission from the detective."

The shadow that was earnestly "creating" the human form stopped suddenly.

"A single book list will help you complete the commission. John is really an outstanding detective." Jason couldn't help but sneer.

The shadow hesitated for a few seconds, before slowly turning into a red-haired exotic beauty in a hooded cloak.

Gemil tentatively asked: "You mean, I should add more money?"

Jason is stuck.

He wasn't even sure if Gemil was telling the truth, or taking the opportunity to tease himself.

"I've read the book, but it's hard to understand. I didn't understand it." Gemil carefully analyzed the flaws in the book list.

Human beings describe the beauty of love, and write love very complicated.

How can it be so complicated when a person decides to express his affection to another person?

How long can humans live in total?Is it really okay to waste time like this?

Gemil is anxious for the heroine on the one hand, and anxious for the hero on the other.

If he could hold the heads of these two humans down and force them to have children, Gemil would definitely do so.

Gemil took out the book from his cloak and read a passage to Jason.

Jason: "..."

Unknowingly dissipated.

No matter what the mermaid reads, the mermaid's voice is very pleasant.

In particular, this section is about the beautiful rural scenery and the sad mood of the characters, which cannot express the true heart, but can only suppress emotions.

Perhaps just like the wine that humans like, this odorant will become mellow after fermentation and storage, and the smell will last longer.

A sudden sound broke the beautiful atmosphere.

"who?"

A police detective from Scotland Yard came to the alley following the smell of blood. He widened his eyes and looked at Gemil and Jason standing next to the corpse.

A respectable gentleman asks an Arab psychic to read a love story next to a dead body?

So suspicious!

The police detective wanted to go over to ask questions, but the wonderful chanting sound kept echoing in his mind, and then shattered, and a double image appeared in front of his eyes.

"Detective Martin?"

The patrolman panicked and supported the unconscious detective, and when he saw the corpse in the alley with his head, he blew his whistle desperately.

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