Chapter 165: Catching turtles in the urn
September 30, outside the Hundred Flowers Theater in Eggersberg.
"Mr. Annick, do you think we can catch the murderer?"
"If he doesn't change his plan, he should be able to keep an eye on these Tupink people."
Congressman Frey seems to be very popular among the middle class. People are already queuing up at 8 a.m. for the event that starts at ten o'clock. The entire port police station is here except for two on duty.
The murderer's purpose of killing Smith was actually very simple. On the surface, it seemed more difficult to do so by foretelling the killing and the security force needed to be strengthened. However, the newly recruited talents from Dunpink were hired.
Only Smith could completely recognize them. After killing Smith, he stole his uniform. Then he kidnapped a security guard and sneaked into the event as a security guard.
When Annick told Captain Parker his idea, he was convinced of his own idea and simply used the plan. Except for the people in Dunpink, no one knew anything about it. Today's parliamentary police were all replaced by personnel from the Port Branch and the Special Operations Division.
Annick changed into the white uniform of the parliamentary police today. He was promoted two ranks and wore the shoulder badge of a trainee police inspector with a silver star.
"There are still beautiful stars, but the V is too ugly."
Although the temporarily borrowed uniform didn't fit well, and Annick's was one size too big, the sense of vanity brought by a silver star completely offset the discomfort.
"Mr. Annick, you will definitely not only have a silver star on your shoulders in the future, but at least a gold star."
Little Betsey said seriously.
"Thank you, although it's a bit fake."
At nine o'clock in the morning, October was about to enter late autumn. The citizens of Eggsburg who came to participate in the event were also dressed more carefully. Except for the prominent political and business circles and nobles who were holding invitations to avoid being searched, no other citizens wanted to go in.
To be searched.
"Mr. Annick, since we know that the murderer is likely to sneak in as a security guard, why do we have to search everyone one by one?" Little Bell asked.
"Of course, it is to prevent the murderer from realizing that their plan has been exposed. It would be abnormal if we didn't search the body. We have to carry on as usual. Let's go and change your shift. Be careful even if you search the body, you must be serious."
As a trainee police inspector, there was naturally no need to conduct a body search in person. Annick went to the theater to inspect the scene.
If I were a security guard, how could I reasonably approach Mr. Frey without being suspected? Annick thought about it for a long time. The answer was simple: create chaos. The bigger the better, such as setting a fire in the theater.
Or plant a bomb.
For this reason, Annick carefully checked every corner of the theater. At today's meeting, only police are allowed to carry guns. Even security company employees will be searched when they come in. Unless the murderer is a supernatural person who releases active long-distance skills.
, otherwise only by being close to one's body can one hurt the congressman.
In other words, if an employee of the security company approached the congressman after the chaos, he would be the biggest suspect.
At ten o'clock in the morning, Senator Frey's speech event began, and the subject was quite interesting. An industrial expo was held in Eggsburg.
"We can raise funds to demonstrate our country's industrial and technological progress and let the world know that the future belongs to those who control more factories. The most powerful country in the world is no longer the one with the most land, the most troops, or the most gold.
not a country, but a country that can produce the latest and most industrial products.”
Very knowledgeable, Annick looked at the politician who was just over fifty years old on the stage. The three-piece suit and red bow tie showed the owner's vitality and ambition.
"I think this gentleman at least wants a seat in the Lumang House of Commons." Annick complained.
"You underestimated this man's ambition. At least he wants to be a cabinet minister." The person who spoke was Captain Parker. He did not change into a police uniform but pretended to be a guest in the form of an invitation letter.
"Captain, what do you think the motive is?" Annick asked as the captain handed him the soda.
"I don't know, people in high positions will always provoke some people. And today, Congressman Frey's ability to cause trouble is still very strong. If you are the most trouble-making policeman in Eggsburg, this Mr. Frey is probably the most trouble-making policeman in Eggsburg.
Lange is the most trouble-making man."
It's an unkind comment, but it's understandable that Mr. Frey is hated.
"Why is he just the man who causes the most trouble?" Annick asked rhetorically.
"There is another girl from the Pride District Special Operations Office who is more troublesome. I hope you don't run into her." Captain Parker said in a pretentious manner.
Annick was a little curious. Someone like him who had faced the arrival of the evil god's clone could not be considered the most trouble-making person in Eggsburg. Forget it, don't compare yourself in weird places.
"You keep an eye on Dunpink and the others. I'll go to the guest seats and take a look."
"Okay Captain."
Congressman Frey's speech went well. It was almost twelve o'clock, and the event was coming to an end. Annick didn't see anything unusual. Audiences had already started to leave, and Congressman Frey also began canvassing votes for his Whig Party.
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He began to introduce a young parliamentary candidate, Mick Tui. A rising star in politics, he comes from the famous Tui family. He hopes that after you run for the House of Commons, Kelanger will retain the parliamentary seat in your current constituency.
give him.
Gee, it’s an old tradition. In Bruguet’s parliamentary elections, an influential old man always leads a newcomer to make everyone familiar, and then plays the inheritance system. It’s a pity that Senator Frey has no son, otherwise he should inherit his father’s business.
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Looking at the watch, it was 11:50 a.m., and he would be fine if he stayed up for another ten minutes. Annick thought about going back in the afternoon to catch up on some good sleep.
At this moment, an explosion suddenly occurred on a block away from Baihua Theater.
"Boom!" After a loud noise, half of the street collapsed, and the manhole covers of underground drainage and gas pipes were blown into the sky.
After the huge sound was transmitted to Baihua Theater, the ensuing shock wave caused the building, which was made of pure stone for more than a hundred years, to shake. Then the gas lights on the wall flickered and went out.
"Ahhhhh." After falling into temporary darkness, there was a scream.
"Ladies and gentlemen, don't panic. It's okay. I have deployed enough police officers today. All police officers are paying attention to maintaining order." Captain Parker's rich voice sounded in the dim environment.
Annick rushed to Congressman Frey's side immediately. Due to prior communication, Congressman Frey had already hid behind the podium where he was speaking.
"Congressman, I am the clerk of the port branch. You are safe now."
After hearing this, Councilor Frey crawled out and grabbed Annick's clothes tightly.
"Aren't you guys ensuring safety? Why did it happen like this?" he scolded, although the congressman's voice was still trembling.
"We didn't expect the opponent to be so big."
Annick watched as two or three security personnel wearing black suits and wearing Dunpink badges pushed past the fleeing citizens and approached the performance stage.
"But the contract we signed is to ensure the safety of Mr. Congressman." A man in the leader said.
Chapter completed!