Murder In The Old Castle
162. Sabotage
Later that night, Miranti recounts the chronology of the bad events that happened to her in front of her friends, while enjoying dinner. Everyone listened enthusiastically to the girl. In my heart, there is a feeling of anxiety. It turns out the concerns Alex had conveyed were proven true. Perhaps, this isolation house will become a new slaughterhouse.
“So who is the culprit? Is one of us?” ask Adinda with a worried tone.
“Surely yes! The current culprit must be among us, pretending to be innocent, and devising the next strategy for failing to kill Miranti. But who is it?” Ferdy responded.
“I suggest when you sleep you lock the door of the room, and do not go out of the room if there is no important business. The killer can lurk at any time!” keep Rudi.
“Enough! You don't have to worry about that. We, the police, will work to the fullest extent possible to investigate the case, and ensure your safety. Remember that! You're not here to be the victims of a new murder, but we're here to uncover the case. We've completed security so you don't have to worry. In every room there is an alarm button that you can press at any time. The alarm will be directly connected to my room, so if there's anything you just press that button. We will be coming soon to help,” Reno explained.
Everybody nods. Although a little relieved, they still feel anxious.
After dinner, everyone chose to gather in the living room for a chat and discussion. Meanwhile, Reno met Mr. Paiman who was helping Ms. Mariyati clean up the dinner sis in the kitchen.
“New first day there was an attempted murder case. Apparently the killer was really reckless and was about to challenge the police. I swear I will bend the perpetrator with my own hands!” furious Reno.
“I'm also shocked, Sir. It's really terrible, it turns out there's a killer among those kids. Hopefully the culprit will be caught soon, and no one is killed again,” said Mr. Paiman.
“Oya, Sir. I've been checking CCTV all day. Tomorrow my duties will be replaced by Dimas. So tonight I will try my best,” Reno said.
“Please Sir!”
Reno rushed towards the second floor, to a space that was indeed devoted to the security center. In the room, there are several television screens deliberately installed to monitor all CCTV in the house. He was about to open the door with a key, but suddenly he was astonished.
“Kok unlocked?” muttered.
Suspicion immediately erupted. He walked into the room to check. All indoor television screens are off, when they should be on. His hunch said that something was wrong. He tried to turn on the screen, but it was not alive.
“There must be sabotage!”
It checks the wires that connect to the screen. Sure enough, all the wires that connect with the screen are cut off. Of course, the broken cables are not like being bitten by a mouse, but they are deliberately cut with scissors, because the broken marks look neat.
“Gosh!”
Reno immediately went down to the first floor to meet Mr. Paiman who still helped wash the cutlery in the kitchen. Paras Reno turned anxious, so Pak Paiman became astonished.
“What's up, Sir?” ask Mr. Paiman.
“Pak! Who goes into the CCTV room?” asked Reno with a huff.
“Nothing anyway, sir. As far as I know, the CCTV room is locked. No one dared to go there other than Mr.” said Mr. Paiman timidly.
“Ngak, Sir. The room was open when I came in. The key may have been broken into or something. All CCTV access cables with screens are cut. So all the footage is undetectable. It's crazy!” furious Reno.
“Waduh!”
Mr. Paiman was also upset by Reno's explanation. He stopped washing his dishes, but was confused what to help. He was silent, unable to say anything.
“That means tonight we have a little sleep, sir. It could be that the perpetrator is using our negligence to act. I beg Mr. Paiman's willingness to patrol tonight every hour, checking around the house as well as the conditions inside the house. I will not sleep and continue to monitor. If anything suspicious, please contact me sir!” immediately reno's orders.
“I'm ready, Sir!”
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The night covered the isolation house of Dutch architecture. All residents could not close their eyes perfectly because of the raging fear. They suspected each other, lest the perpetrator come to their room that night.
In his room, Miranti can only lay down on a mattress that is not comfortable, unlike in his home. He stared at the ceiling of the room illuminated by the dim lights. This afternoon really traumatized her. He was so grateful to have escaped the killer.
Tok .. tok .. tok!
He heard the door of his room knock. He immediately glanced at his watch. Time has closed at two in the morning. Who's knocking on the door this late?
“Who?” asked Miranti timidly.
No answer from the door knocker. He grew anxious, so he had no intention of opening the door.
Tok .. tok .. tok!
The door sounded knocked back. Miranti was again overcome with anxiety. He wanted to press the emergency alarm button, but he did not know who was knocking on the door. Maybe one of his friends needs him. Finally, he got out of bed limped.
Click!
He opened the door to see who was knocking. However, he was surprised that there was no one outside. He's getting anxious. His premonition instantly turned bad. He was about to close the door, when suddenly the door was pushed strongly from the outside!
Miranti, whose leg was hurting, was pushed back to the floor. He saw a black masked figure now in front of him. He couldn't be sure who was hiding behind the mask.
“No! Toll ..!” Miranti.
The figure pulled his leg, and smothered Miranti's mouth so as not to scream. As much as Miranti's energy tried to escape from the grip of the figure. His hand was about to reach the alarm button that was installed near the bed. Unfortunately, the mysterious figure immediately knew what was on Miranti's mind.
The figure increasingly fiercely pulled Miranti, then threw Miranti's body on the floor. The girl was crying in fear. He didn't want to die that night. Unfortunately the hand of the figure wearing black gloves immediately gripped Miranti's neck firmly.
Aa...agh!
That strong grip made Miranti have difficulty breathing. His hand reached for something that could be used to protect himself, but he found nothing. Tears began to flow in the corner of the eye. He remembered his family. His body fluttered like a fish that had just been hooked. His breathing began to stall as the grip on his neck grew stronger.
Aac!
A moment later, Miranti was still motionless. His body starts to limp. The figure looked at Miranti's silent body with a satisfied look. Then he stood up with a sigh about to leave the room. Before coming out, he stared around until it was completely safe, then disappeared into the darkness.
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