Thousands of sparks

Chapter 13 Police Department

When she got back to the manor, Polina still looked nervous.

"Are we really going to be out of trouble?" Even though she knew that asking such a question to a ten-year-old boy was unreliable, Polina couldn't help but seek some... comfort.

It wasn't that long ago that she gave up her studio and almost all of her life in Olin because of "trouble".In a short time, she really didn't want any more trouble.

"Don't worry." Du Sande smiled and comforted his teacher. "We are the victims in this incident. His Majesty the Great Emperor is so glorious, and under his protection, our safety is guaranteed. The guards of the Privy Council performed their duties very professionally - all criminals were dealt with There are punishments."

Polina was still a little worried, "But... people like this often have bigger masterminds behind them..."

Dusande glanced at Polina, then sighed and explained, "People who can be masterminds are generally smarter, right?"

As long as it is a human society, smart people will always be easier to succeed.And to be able to direct such a criminal group that does all kinds of evil behind the scenes, the real man behind the scenes must be a smart person.

A smart person who has no moral burden and can do whatever it takes to make money or achieve his own goals.Of course, being an enemy would be terrible, but... He certainly wouldn't simply identify a baroness's only son as an enemy.

Being an enemy of nobles is the most stupid and dangerous thing a "person" can do in the empire.

"This mastermind, he is very smart, greedy and has no bottom line." Dusande said, "No matter what his purpose is, it is nothing more than two points-seeking money and...for his own safety."

Seeking money is easy to explain.If it wasn't for the money, the man behind the scenes probably wouldn't have had anything to do with this "Boss Enrico".Not to mention manipulating him.

And for their own safety, that is the only reason for the identity of "behind the scenes" to exist.

As long as there is someone behind the scenes, he or she must be concerned about his or her own safety.A chaotic evil attribute character who doesn't play cards according to common sense and completely ignores the rules can't be the mastermind behind the scenes.

He is more likely to kill Enrico directly, and then take his place as the boss himself.

In terms of order, Enrico is likely to be a small role that he did alone.He relied on bribery or other means to protect himself from the judgment of the law.Or, there is indeed a mastermind behind him.But it is absolutely impossible for this black hand behind the scenes to trouble the baroness's only son for a little man like Enrico.

In short, Dusand believes that what Polina fears is unlikely to happen.

After listening to the explanation, Polina did relax a bit, but she still felt vaguely that something was wrong.

The fleet of steam carriages separated at Sunset Square, and the three carriages drove towards the manor.Dusande felt very good in the carriage.

Strictly speaking, the money for the machine tool did not belong to Dusande—it was all paid out of the check in Paulina's hand.

This check signed Androni's name has an exchange period.In other words, it will basically be a piece of waste paper before September next year.

However, there are still many banks that can undertake mortgage business.Dusande and Polina found a bank in Upper Albyn with the suffix Royal Bank.Relying on the family crest on his body to prove that, Du Sande paid 90 gold pounds in advance with 450% of the face value.

Before the bill expires in September next year, as long as he pays 475 gold pounds to the commercial bank, Dusande can get back this check with a face value of 500 gold pounds.

Polina still has 320 gold pounds left on her body, and she was a little nervous with such a huge sum of money on her body.But this tension was quickly diluted by renewed fatigue and hunger.

The western sky gradually turned a layer of violet, and three steam carriages passed through the three-person-high iron gate and stopped at the gate of the manor.

After Dusand got off the car, he asked Polina to go back to her room to rest and wash, while she walked directly towards the flower hall.

The flower hall is my mother's favorite room, located on the south side of the main building of the manor.The whole room is similar to the glass corridor next to the ballroom.Under the two layers of glass, a space about half the size of a football field is enclosed.It is filled with various delicate flowers and rare plants.

In order to ensure that all the plants in this greenhouse can grow vigorously, a boiler room was specially built in the manor—the one that heats the ballroom.The flue from the boiler passes through the ground below the conservatory and serves to keep the room pleasantly warm.

And drinking tea with other ladies in this room is one of the most important tasks of Baroness Androni every day.

"Mother." Walking into the greenhouse, Dusand bowed obediently to Androni before walking towards the tea table.

"Today's tea party ended quite early." After touching the temperature of the teapot, Dusande began to find nothing to say, "Did Mrs. Anne come today?"

"They are all here today." Androni rubbed Dusand's brown hair, and then asked, "In the afternoon, more than half of the guards at home went out-do you have anything to tell me? "

Sure enough, I have to ask.Dusande showed a smile, and after pouring himself a cup of tea, he said while sipping the tea, "Today, I went to visit the industrial area in Upper Albin with Teacher Paulina, and I ran into a little trouble. "

"A little trouble that needs to dispatch 20 guards?" Androni picked up a piece of snack and took a bite. "You also need to dispatch the guards of the Privy Council. The trouble of bombing a small building in an industrial area cannot be called a 'little trouble'." .”

Dusande put down his teacup, showing a thoughtful expression, and then said, "I met just a few ordinary hooligans at the beginning. But Todd and the others reacted very strongly, as if it had something to do with the glory of the nobility."

Subordinates, they are the best people to take the blame for.

"I didn't stop them because I also wanted to eradicate these cancers." However, there are limits to what subordinates can bear.Blame all problems on Todd and Tom, Dusande himself will be fine, and these two loyal guards will suffer.

Therefore, after shirking responsibility, it is necessary to bear a reasonable part of the responsibility.

"These rogue bandits are still engaged in human trafficking business. They will use various means to abduct and sell little girls who are only five or six years old to brothels." Little girls often don't live for two years. And they have been doing this kind of thing for more than ten years."

Dusande knew very well what kind of crime could make a noble lady completely angry.

Sure enough, Androni frowned.

"Besides, they are still in the smuggling business." Du Sande said in a low voice, "Mother, it is father's duty to fight against star thieves, right? This kind of criminal is almost publicizing that he has a relationship with star thieves... this may be a problem for father." have an adverse effect."

Androni took a deep look at her ten-year-old son, and then showed a nostalgic smile.

"In every generation of the Belford family, there can always be one or two smart children like you." She stroked Dusand's head twice and smiled, "It's a good thing to think about your father, but such behavior It's still too dangerous—if there is a next time..."

Du Sande took the initiative to answer, "Then immediately return home with the guards, and then seek your help."

"Smart." Androni raised her teacup and nodded to Dusande, "Okay, go do what you should do, I will have two more guests later."

Dusande returned to his room, opened the locking device on his desk, and began to write today's diary.In the flower hall, Androni's expression was like a frozen sea——she restrained all her anger with a cold expression.

"Ma'am, Mr. Albin Police Commissioner has arrived." The butler appeared in the flower hall, and he asked Androni after putting on a new pot of tea, "Do you need to invite him in now?"

"Let him wait outside." Androni said in a sullen and cold voice, "Send a letter to Sir Peel and ask him to come here immediately. I would like to hear how he can explain what happened today!"

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"Madam, I wish you good health." Sir Peel, who was in charge of the security of Newsail, arrived at the Flower Hall after two quarters of an hour.Outside the flower hall, he saw his subordinate chief of police who was frozen and stiff, and sighed.

"In good health?" Androni snorted coldly, "Sir Peel, are you planning to kill my only son to make me healthy?"

Sir Peel froze, he quickly explained, "Ma'am, this must be a misunderstanding..."

"Misunderstanding?" Androni threw the teacup on the table with an almost rude gesture.Hot black tea spilled from the cup and spilled on Sir Peel's trousers.

"In the industrial area of ​​Upper Albin, there is a criminal group that has been rampant for at least ten years. They do all kinds of evil, and even dare to show their fangs to the nobles, and you are going to tell me that all this is just a misunderstanding?!" Ann Delony spoke the most direct questioning in the calmest tone, "Do you think that I am like other vases of noble ladies who only dance and socialize all day long, men believe everything they say?"

He shuddered for a moment, then pushed himself back into the seat with great willpower - motionless.

"Ma'am, I will start a thorough investigation of this series of events immediately." Sir Peel trembled in silence for a few seconds, and then he said quickly after the pain had subsided a little, "Please rest assured, I guarantee it with my title , I will definitely give you an explanation."

"Your title was granted by the Belford family. If we can give it, we can take it back." Androni glanced at the flushed Sir Peel, then picked up the teacup again and said, "If this gang There are shadows of other nobles behind him...you know what to do, right?"

"Investigate secretly, and then please decide." Sir Peel said, "We will make a good posture so that everyone feels that we are just doing the finishing work."

Androni nodded, and then suddenly said, "I plan to run for the House of Commons elections this year."

Sir Peel raised his head abruptly, and asked in disbelief, "You said...the House of Commons?"

"Yes." Androni put down her teacup and said, "Olin's bill reform has been passed, and the House of Commons will also be able to pass the bill starting next March." She looked at Sir Peel and said, "I remember, you have been I want to add a lot of manpower to the police department, and I want to have plainclothes police on the streets."

"Yes." Sir Peel seemed to have guessed the content behind, he rubbed his hands and asked Androni, "If this bill can be passed..."

"If I do get the investigation report on that criminal gang, I believe the House of Commons will be very happy to see that the law and order in Newsail has been completely improved." Androni picked up the teacup again, and raised it towards Sir Peel. , "For your police department, please work hard."

　Everyone, Happy New Year~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)