"Is this Harvey's card?" Annick recognized the playing card. Before Harvey died, he mentioned that he was the 4 of diamonds.

"Yes, it was found in his pocket after he was defeated by me after he failed to assassinate me nine years ago." Mr. Russell replied in the affirmative.

"Then why not report it to the special operations department?" Annick asked.

"I don't trust them. What's more, the Whig Party was in power nine years ago. What kind of attention can a son of a former Conservative prime minister get?"

The game of politics is like this. The one with the power can command the world, while those who step down can only wait for the opportunity to lurk.

"Then what is the origin of the Cross of Roses Society?" Annick was most curious about this question.

Recalling that since I joined the company, I seem to have been in constant contact with this organization. When the council member's necklace was stolen, I saw two strange men in black. I didn't notice anything strange at the time.

Later, there was the bank robbery, the tip-off and the mysterious death of the last three people.

Then there was the case of Hades coming, and a mysterious association was involved, taking advantage of Monger as a fool.

Coupled with the Poseidon and the kidnapping case, Annick seems to be at odds with this secret cross rose.

"I don't know. In short, even though I was the son of the prime minister who was out of office, I was still a retired naval colonel. They had no scruples in assassinating me. Their energy and network should far exceed the level of a member of both houses of Congress."

"Colonel? Tutor, you must be less than forty years old when you retire." Is it the convenience brought by the conservative boss and the son of an earl? The army also has these?

"I know what you are thinking. It is not the aura of the Russell family that made me advance so quickly. Your father also served in the Navy's Transcendent Corps, where strength is the criterion for promotion. If you are strong enough, you will be promoted.

I also started as a second lieutenant back then."

The instructor is showing off his strength in a low-key manner. He has learned it.

"My father was also my mentor's subordinate back then?"

"When I joined the Scorpion Chapter, your father was in the last year of service. I was not a spirit at that time. I was just a rookie who had a falling out with my family and went to serve in the navy. Your father taught me a lot." Mr. Russell said and closed his eyes.

, the expression on his face is also much more relaxed.

"Is that why the instructor takes extra care of me?" Annick asked tentatively.

"On the one hand, you are also very smart and worthy of being trained as my successor. The original plan was for you to stay in school and be my assistant, but I didn't expect you to choose to be a police officer." It's a shame that you didn't stay as an assistant, Bruguet's Civil Law

I don't remember the criminal law at all. Staying here will definitely expose the secret. Annick is still glad for his decision.

"Then how to deal with these behemoths?"

"Deal? This is not something you can interfere with. The difference in strength between you is the difference between an ant and an elephant." Russell glanced at his student in front of him. The impression he had should be that he was tight and cautious. If he hadn't been there for a few months,

I've become so adventurous.

"Ants can actually deal with elephants, right? Haha, although the Cross of Roses Society is powerful, it is dormant underground after all."

"I don't recommend you do this, but if you really want to investigate them, I suggest you join the little black men. This way you can use an official position to publicly collect their information."

"You mean joining the Special Operations Division?"

"I know there are more rules and regulations there, but if you want to use your position to collect information, it's better to join them, but I'm not sure if there are any insiders."

There are so many young people, Annick suspects that everyone in the country's top management is a fairy.

"Then do you have any suggestions, mentor?"

"The Navy, the Navy is independent from the two royal parties and has strong enough leaders. For its own benefit, it will not tolerate moles from other secret societies inside. If you want to join the Navy, I will write you a letter.

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The navy and the military are indeed one of the ways to quickly climb to the top, and compared to the civilian system, the military pays more attention to talent. In the future, completing the mission and returning home will be a shortcut.

"I'd like to see you on the day of the entrance exam, tutor. I'd like to ask you to help me get a scholarship then."

Annick stood up and bowed, preparing to leave.

"Okay, see you next time. After the exam, bring your sister to my house for a meal."

"Thank you for your generosity."

It was September, and Annick, who had been resting at home for ten days, decided to find something to do for himself.

Eggsburg has a high latitude, and autumn begins in early September. It is the season when fish preparing for the winter feed in large quantities and accumulate fat.

In the morning, I brought the fishing gear bought in the store and a small folding stool to go fishing.

As soon as he went out, a familiar carriage stopped in front of Annick's house. A muscular carriage driver with gray hair on his temples sat in front of the carriage, staring at his watch in a daze.

"Mr. Guji?" Annick asked tentatively. This coachman should be Emma's coachman.

"Ah, Mr. Annick, are you out? If you are free, please get in the car. Our lady wants to ask you for a favor." Gu Ji only reacted when he heard someone calling him.

"Mr. Guji, how long have you been waiting here? Is it something important?"

"Half an hour, the point is, my young lady really needs your help, Sheriff."

Annick became a little suspicious when he heard this. He was afraid that General Granger might still hold a grudge. Although the old man in black shadow had suppressed the matter of cheating his daughter last time, he happened to be suspended now, so he probably had to be beaten up.

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"Are you sure it's your lady and not your master?"

"It's Miss. I recently encountered a serial bomb case and need your help."

Are there madmen in this world? America was not born either. Annick shook his head to eliminate distracting thoughts.

"Detective? Mr. Butler, you see I'm still suspended. I think I'm asking for trouble if I take care of this now. I hope you can understand. I have nothing else to do and I'm going out."

Gu Ji jumped out of the carriage and opened the carriage compartment.

"Do you need me to give you a ride? Mr. Sheriff?"

"No need to bother, I'm just going to go fishing in Kao Lake Park."

Annick decisively rejected this gentleman's kindness. Who knew whether he would be dragged to the city defense army headquarters on the way.

"Okay, I'll reply to the lady."

Kaa Lake is located between the Konya District and the Pleyton Industrial Zone to the north. It is said to be a lake but is actually a larger pond. It used to be a reed marsh. In recent years, some scenic spots have been built and turned into a waterside park.

Annick still underestimated the enthusiasm of fishing friends. Since there are no guardrails in Kao Lake Park, there is no need to buy tickets. Before eight o'clock in the morning, the popular fishing spots were already occupied. The concrete embankment was full of people.

"There are all the fishing guys there." Annick sighed.

"If this gentleman doesn't mind, let's rent a boat with our young master and let's go fishing on the water."

Annick turned his head, and not far behind him stood an old man and a young man, both carrying fishing rods. The old man looked like he was in his seventies, with fair hair and a boyish face, and a gray goatee. He looked ten years younger.

Next year, he has a chubby figure and round eyes.
Chapter completed!