Chapter 259
After signing a contract with Millet Carter and receiving an advance payment of ten pounds, Klein didn't rush to Williams Street immediately . Instead, he made an appointment for four in the afternoon .
Millet was understanding with regard to this . Alone, Detective Sherlock Moriarty definitely had to recruit people to carry out the exploration .
When the old gentleman left, Klein immediately returned to the dining table and cut the steak which had turned cold before wolfing it down .
Seriously, doesn't he need to eat lunch? Why must he pick such a time to come… After barely filling his stomach, Klein bitterly began cleaning up .
At two o'clock in the afternoon, Mrs . Mary arrived as scheduled . Her eyes were slightly red and puffy, but her face was turning gloomy . Stelyn Sammer, who accompanied her, had no choice but to maintain her silence .
Klein handed over an envelope containing his carefully chosen photo .
"Madam, please confirm it . "
Mary paused for two seconds and slowly took in a breath . Then, she took the envelope, pulled out the photo, and examined it .
"… Excellent, very excellent . You're the most efficient and responsible detective I've ever met . I'm honored to introduce you as a member of the Quelaag Club… This is the remaining 7 pounds for the payment . You deserve it . " Mary took out a wallet from her leather handbag and counted out a five-pound note and two one-pound notes .
Then, without waiting for Klein's response, she stuffed the photo back into the envelope, put it into her handbag, and abruptly got up to leave .
Tap . Tap . Tap . Her buttonless boots made hurried sounds as she stomped on them . Stelyn Sammer struggled to keep up .
As she opened the door, Mary stumbled and almost fell, but fortunately, Stelyn caught her .
With this episode, Mary clearly slowed down and seemed to turn calm .
Madam, you forgot to take the portable camera… I'll give it to Mrs . Sammer later, and she'll bring it to you… Klein silently watched this scene, slightly shaking his head without saying anything .
He returned to the second floor, took a nap, waking up comfortably to the bell chimes of the nearby church .
Klein had already searched the map and confirmed that Williams Street was at the border of the West Borough and Empress Borough, a residential area in the heart of Backlund .
A nice house in West Borough and Hillston Borough costs about 2,500 pounds . Millet Carter's house is close to Empress Borough, and it's a property of a former viscount . The area is definitely sizable . The total purchase price will be at least 3,500 pounds, maybe even 5,000 pounds . That will be enough for a pretty decent mystical item… He actually came visiting me without a housekeeper or an attendant, perhaps because he's new in Backlund and hasn't settled in? Klein put on his double-breasted coat, hat, and held his cane before heading out into Minsk Street .
The gas lamps haven't been lit yet, and the streets were surprisingly darker than during the evenings; however, the air was fairly alright, without the suffocating air in the boroughs to the east .
Taking a rental carriage, he went all the way to Williams Street . Klein saw a waiting manservant outside the Unit 8 house .
The manservant, who was dressed in a red vest and light-colored trousers, bowed respectfully at the incoming visitor .
"Good afternoon, might I inquire if you are Detective Moriarty?"
"Yes, I have an appointment with Mr . Carter . " Klein nodded and followed the manservant into a mansion with a garden and lawn .
The house was two stories tall . The first floor was in a mess, with a lot of construction materials placed everywhere . There were workers coming in and doing some modifications .
Millet Carter wasn't wearing a hat . Covering his nose, he walked over .
"I'm very sorry about the mess and dirt here, but I do wish that everything will be fine before my family arrives in Backlund . I can only urge them to keep working nonstop . "
Having said that, he looked at the manservant and instructed, "Continue watching them . "
It's no wonder that he didn't bring any servants with him . Even his servants have become supervisors… Klein smiled and said, "I know a lot of doctors . They tell me that the newly renovated houses aren't suitable for immediate occupation . One has to wait at least three months to ventilate it well enough . Otherwise, old people and children who aren't strong enough will easily fall sick . "
"Is that so?" Millet led Klein to the basement and asked doubtfully .
"I've never verified it, but I chose to believe in authority . It's said that this originated from the words passed down by Emperor Roselle," Klein casually fabricated an excuse .
Millet nodded, then turned to look at the door . He couldn't help but frown before asking, "Mr . Detective, you didn't bring an assistant?
"There might be quite a bit of danger in that structure . "
I have an assistant; it's just that you can't see her… Klein lampooned as he said seriously, "This is my first visit, so I'll advance very carefully . If there are any problems, I will immediately retreat .
"I'm experienced in this area, so I won't put myself in a dangerous situation . If I were matched with inexperienced assistants, it might easily affect my nimble and decisive actions . "
Millet was startled .
"You're very professional . "
A professional bluff… Klein silently added .
Without any further doubts, Millet led Detective Moriarty through the cluttered living room and down the stairs to a fairly spacious basement .
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