Murder In The Old Castle
235. Niken Analysis
Silvia smiled meaningfully, making Reno even more curious. His mind felt uncomfortable, worried that Niken was making up a story that was not. However, she believes Silvia is an intelligent woman, and can filter out what is right and what is wrong.
"We talked for a long time" Silvia said.
"Oh, it's good that you're familiar. Niken is my new partner" Reno said.
"Akrabic? I don't think so, Ren. We were just chatting normally, and I was able to capture the direction your new co-worker spoke. There was something he wanted" Silvia said.
"So what are you talking about?" ask Reno.
"Don't worry, Ren. I'm not showing any disgrace to that woman. I was even being vigilant. We just met and he asked a lot of questions. I don't think it's anything normal. But I am also not an unfriendly person, so still I served him well" said Silvia.
"Thank you, Sil! I hope it's not something important you're talking about" Reno said.
"It's important not. He asks a lot about the murder case you are facing. I'll just answer what I know and what you've told me" Silvia said.
"What's it like for example?" search Reno.
"He asked about who you might suspect in the murder of Daniel and Anita. Of course I said no, because you never told me that. Besides, I don't want to interfere with work. So I just ignored that question. This was somewhat surprising, why did he ask me so much? Why don't you go straight. You guys have a problem?" ask Silvia.
"No. Even now we are working together to solve this strange case" Reno said.
"I don't think Ren! I saw something strange. It's like she's after something."
"Seeking something? You certain? What can I get from this?" ask Reno.
Silvia could only shrug her shoulders. Suddenly Reno remembered something. Threat paper sent by courier he kept in a drawer near the TV shelf. He was worried that if Niken took the paper, but he had not finished solving the contents of the puzzle in the paper, because of his busyness.
Soon she moved out of her seat to check the drawer near the TV. He took the drawer seriously.
"Did he open a closet or a drawer?" ask Reno.
"No. He just chatted with me. It's just that I had time to make tea in the kitchen, so I don't know what he was doing in this room while I was in the kitchen" Silvia said.
"Just right! He took the puzzle paper!"
Paras Reno turned disappointed and angry, while Silvia who was at home all day was also astonished. He did not expect that the girl would recklessly take something important in this murder.
"I .. I didn't know he was going to ransack the contents of the drawer and pick up something important. I'm .. I'm really sorry, Reno," Silvia said.
"No, Sil! You don't have to beat yourself up like that. It's not you, it's Niken. Okay, I'm telling you that Niken is disappointed that I didn't involve him much in solving this case. But I'm not doing that for no reason. He's been careless a few times, so I don't think I've dared to put this case on him yet" Reno said
"So how is this? Isn't the paper showing the characteristics of the victim who was about to be killed?"
Silvia felt guilty. Undeniably, the success of Niken took the document also because he was a little careless. Silvia felt she had to take responsibility to get the paper back. The storm revealed anxiety, but Reno just shook her head trying to calm down.
"Yes, there really is no problem if he tries to solve the puzzle. But I'm afraid it will be too late, because we only have time tomorrow. If by tomorrow we can't solve the puzzle then there will be more falling victims. I'll call Niken now!"
Reno immediately carried out a ban on Niken through a mobile phone, but apparently not lifted. Many times he did that, but his call was not responded by Niken. He shook his head, then looked at his anxious wife.
"Don't worry, everything will be fine" Reno said as she gently stroked Silvia's cheek.
"I .. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have allowed that woman in" Silvia said.
"I'm going to find Niken. I think I know where it is tonight. I don't seem to be sleeping at home tonight. I have to find time to find Niken, because the puzzle is very important and must be solved immediately. At least I should know who the victim is being targeted by this psychopath" Reno said.
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The night is not too late. The sound of music softly pamper the ears. Niken enjoyed a cup of coffee in a dimly lit cafe while observing a paper inscribed with the fourth riddle, which he managed to take from Reno's house. He was very curious about the writing, because it is always related to the victim who will be targeted next.
"The key word is the Queen of Darkness .... " He mumbled.
It flips through data from the internet, looking for everything related to the word 'queen of darkness'. A lot of the data he searched, but most were irrelevant to the case they were facing. Then he matched the data of the suspects who may have been involved in previous murder cases. He got rid of all the male data, because he suspected the word 'queen' here was related to a female.
"OK .. okay. There are 5 women here. There are Rianti, Renita, Laura, Widya, and Anita. One's dead, so I'll get rid of one."
Niken crossed out Anita's data, and checked the four remaining names. He tried to analyze one by one the names that might be targeted by the killer. First, he observed the name Rianti.
"A young housewife, a famous socialite. Is there a problem with her husband, Hmm... queen of darkness? Maybe not him," muttered Niken. He crossed out the name Rianti, then switched to the next name.
"Widya, a make-up artist. Young girl who has not had a boyfriend, jolly, and not too famous. Dark queen? Not like it .... "
Again he crossed out Widya's name from the list. He was about to analyze the third name, when suddenly someone came to sit directly in front of him. He stared intently at the policewoman.
"Nobody took the police in secret. How is it different from a thief?" say someone new comes.
Niken gasp. He did not expect his existence to be known. Indeed, he used to drink coffee at this Cafe, of course to find his existence is not something difficult. The storm blushed, not knowing what to say.
"Just continue with your analysis, I want to see how far you can analyze!"
***
Ollan doesn't know where Dimas took him. The car they were riding in was moving to the other side of the city known for neglected suburban areas. Ollan was a little worried. He did not expect that he would be taken to a place like this.
"You're gonna put me in this area?" asked Ollan worriedly.
"Yes, are you scared?" ask Dimas while continuing to drive.
"Isn't this a marginalized area that's usually avoided?" ask Ollan again.
"Yes, this is indeed a suburban area that is no stranger. But isn't this safer than you being in a downtown boarding house that's so easy to track down? I assure you here you will be safe, although the atmosphere may be a little different. You have to get used to living in a harsh environment, not a glamorous environment like the one you are living in right now. Let's hear the harsh word and see the blood!" dimas Suggestion.
Ollan shuddered at Dimas's words, he still could not figure out where this cop would move him. He held his breath, as the car stopped by the side of the road.
"Isn't this ....?" ask Ollan.
"You're right, Ollan! This is Black Village. From now on you will stay in this village for a while!"
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