Murder In The Old Castle
248. Fifth Puzzle

Hermaphrodite returned to the palace of the gods, disappearing with her enforcer. A new story is reopened, when the queen of darkness is about to perish. Two days and two nights, when it was dark, in mounts, lonely and languishing. Then the goddess of darkness will lose her fingers.

Reno again checks the puzzle paper brought by Niken. Now, he only realized the full meaning of the puzzle. Hermaphrodite, who could be interpreted as Ollan, had returned to the palace of the gods, or was back in police custody. Reno now understands that the Queen of Darkness here is Renita Martin. He was killed, then his body was put in a car, which meant a mount. The Goddess of Darkness will lose her fingers, this is also very in accordance with the content of the puzzle. Renita's body was found cut off by her fingers. Everything seems to be revealed clearly in the fourth puzzle.

However, Reno regretted being too slow to solve the content of the puzzle. Not because he was late, but because he entrusted the puzzle to Niken. As a result, instead of the murder can be prevented, but on the contrary, the killer can even finish Renita quite easily, as well as can kidnap Niken, which until now has not been known whereabouts.

Meanwhile, in the midst of this strange situation Dimas prefers to step aside, as if protesting because Niken is left to handle this serial murder case alone. Reno sighed. Yes, now he feels alone. Even Dimas left him alone. Slowly, he picked up the paper he found next to Renita's fingers that were cut off. He thought it was the fifth riddle. However, he hesitates to solve the puzzle, as he fears he will fail again.  The puzzle paper was still inside the plastic, there were even blood stains on the paper. He knew that in the paper there was an implied clue as to the next victim.

"It has to stop! There can be no more victims!" snarl.

He suspected that the perpetrators of the murder had made a list of victims long before. He also suggested that the list of victims was made at random, rather than following a specific pattern. It starts with Daniel, Anita, Ollan, and then Renita. Reno did not see any pattern regarding the victims of these murders. It's just that the victims are seen to be in contact, men and women. The first murder victim was Daniel Prawira, a man, then went to Anita Wijaya, a woman, after which the victim was Ollan, a man, although ultimately failed. The last victim was Renita. So is the next victim a man?

Reno did not dare to make sure, Inevitably, he had to read the puzzle paper containing the clues. This is the fifth puzzle paper since the murder of Daniel Prawira. The killer always leaves the puzzle paper in an easily visible place or a place that is easy to reach. Reno felt anxious to take out the paper in a plastic wrap. He hopes that the puzzle is not a difficult puzzle. Slowly, he read the riddle.

Romeo and Juliet, their romance ends in poison. Romeo and Juliet end up in a dark embrace, silenced without a sound, in the freezing cold of a hellish night. Romeo and Juliet, the story that ends in two days. Romeo and Juliet, will end in surprise, leaving behind charred bones and jet skin.

Reno held her breath reading the writing. He shook his head. He has two days to solve this mysterious puzzle. Romeo and Juliet? Was the victim husband and wife? Or a couple of lovers? This means that there are two people who are threatened with murder.

Reno, Romeo and Juliet are an epic pair of Shakespearean works that end tragically. Does this mean there will be further killings that will end tragically? Reno was soaked in fear with her own shadow.

Reno's thoughts were immediately fixed on Henry and Rianti's partner. Only those who are paired in this case. While others, he found no correlation. However, he must not immediately decide that the couple is the next victim. There may be other potential victims he doesn't know about. He realized, this killer is very smart and cunning in playing the word.he should not be fooled. Before he decided who the victim was this time, he had to discuss this with Dimas.

***

Rani wakes up when sunlight breaks through a glass window, hitting her face. He felt his bond still strong. He tried to move his hands, but it was still difficult. He looked at Niken. The policewoman sat down, but her face was calmer. Rani wanted to convey something to the policewoman, but unfortunately her mouth was still silenced with plaster.

Niken also wanted to convey something to the young girl, but unfortunately her condition was the same as Rani. They can only move their eyes as a signal. Through eye cues, they agreed to approach each other, so they can remove the strings on the hands by sitting back to each other. They tried to shift, but it wasn't easy. Rani felt an incredible pain in her hand. He gave up and shook his head.

Niken said nothing. Forced he who moves his body to the place of Rani. As a police officer, he had stronger physical endurance. He could still endure the pain he had on his hands. Not something easy, but he tried his hardest to get closer to Rani. He realized that they had to help each other in order to escape this place.

They did not see the existence of that figure. Maybe he was out doing his thing, or mingling with others, like a sinless commoner. Niken realized how dangerous this man was, so he had to be stopped immediately. His instincts as a law enforcer wriggled to see the crime happen in plain sight. Unfortunately, he is in a state of confusion.

Still remembered his glory years when he uncovered many murder cases. However, this time it felt different as he usually dealt with single assassinations. This is serial murder. He must race against time so that this killer can be stopped. Niken is very sorry about his current condition. He felt useless and failed.

***

Rianti glared at the news on the television enthusiastically. News of Renita Martin's death was so massive aired. At the time, she was in a hair care center. A hairdresser is styling her hair to look charming. The news on the television that was placed above the room made Rianti shocked.

"Bak Rianti knows the murdered artist?" joni asked, the hairdresser who dressed up like that woman.

"Know, I know you very well, Jon. I was devastated. Oh my God, I can hardly believe Renita's dead. How could anyone kill Renita? He is a good man" said Rianti.

"But how many people do not like him, Ma'am? They say Renita is a cocky and jutek artist that," said Joni while combing Rianti's hair.

"Don't be reckless, Jon. Do you know Renita yourself? If you are close to Renita, there is no way you can say that. I know Renita very well, so I know her everyday life. If you do not know directly do not carelessly talk Jon!" Rianti.

"Well, sorry. I was just talking about people. But if I think personally, Renita's acting is also not too good. His prestige as the Queen of Horror was just a coincidence, because he often played horror films. The acting is ordinary, losing far to the rising artist now," said Joni.

"Who do you mean?" rianti.

"Laura Carmelita. He is a very good artist. I loh ngefans with him!"

Rianti was furious at Joni's honest confession. He wanted to suppress the hairdresser, but retained his emotions. He didn't like to hear Laura's name mentioned. He was just furious, enduring the turbulent annoyance in his chest.

"I'm sorry, Jon. I'm not interested in Laura's name. So you don't have to say that name!" ketus Rianti's.

Joni held back a smile. He knew, Rianti said that because of a deep sense of jealousy. Joni also always follows the news that Laura became the third person in Henry and Rianti's household relationship.

"Eh, what color does her hair want, Ma'am?" joni asked, trying to distract.

"Red, I told you!"

"Yes, Ma'am, the usual way is dong" said Joni.

Rianti is upset. He just let Joni mess up his hair because he wanted to look different this time. She wanted to be attractive in front of Henry even though her husband was rarely at home. But he doesn't care. He just wants to look different.

After getting this hair treatment, the plan is that he will attend socialite activities in a five-star hotel. However, he just got the news that the meeting of socialites was postponed due to sad news from Renita Martin. To honor Renita, as well as mourning, then social activities will be replaced with a joint prayer event.

Rianti sighed. He was a bit disappointed that the show was canceled, because he had done his hair as well as possible, in order to be the center of attention, but now the event was postponed. He's a little upset.

***

"Bang" said Ollan.

"Hmm, what else do you want to say?" raymond said as he read the morning paper.

"Am sure this place is safe?" ask Ollan.

"I'm very sure. Wh why? You scared?" raymond asked back.

"It's not so, Bang. You know that there has just been a murder of artist Renita Martin. I was afraid that the killer might smell my hideout. That's it, Bang!" ollan.

"Have it, don't think anything. It's safe here. If the killer knows the location, that's okay. After all, everyone in this city also knew what Black Village was like. So you don't have to worry. Everything's gonna be fine. Now go back to your room. If you're still scared, just lock the door. Let me take care of you, guaranteed no one will dare touch you!" said Raymond.

Ollan dared not argue. Actually he was bored in that place, and wanted to re-communicate with the outside world. He misses his friends very much. He returned to the room restlessly. Secretly, he contacted Henry by phone.

"Bang .." whispered Ollan, for he was afraid of Raymond's voice.

"Lan, where are you?" ask Henry across the street.

"Well, can you pick me up? I bete a lot in this place. This place is boring, a lot of barbarians. I swear, I don't feel right. Brother pick me up, huh? Later I promise to work wholeheartedly with Brother. Please Bang! I just want to die here. I can't, Bang. This is not my world. I can't live with people like them. Please, Bang!" rayu Ollan's.

"Where are you, Lan? I'll get you!"

"I'm in Black Village, Bang. But if you're here, you're definitely not allowed to meet me. So this is it Bang. Brother wait in front of the alley, later I permit out for a while buy what it is. Hopefully allowed. As soon as I get out of the house, I'll get to Brother's car and we can get out of this place. Really Bang, I don't feel right here. Help me Bang!" Ollan.

"OK .. okay. You don't have to worry, Lan. I'll help you. But when are we going?"

"Well, can this one, Bang?"

"This fellow? How come you're so sudden, Lan! But okay lah. You get ready. I'll call you when I'm ready in front of the alley. How's it?"

"OK Bang!"

Ollan immediately closed his conversation with Henry. Nothing to prepare that day. He didn't care about the stuff in the room. Importantly, he could breathe the freedom of the outside air. However, to get out of the house is not an easy matter considering Raymond always watching him. Even to the bathroom, he seemed to be watched, so he felt uncomfortable.

Again he approached Raymond who was still reading the newspaper timidly. He asked for permission to leave. Raymond was still engrossed in reading, unconcerned by Ollan's presence behind him.

"Bang .... "

"What else?" said Raymond.

"Mmm, I'll let you out for a little while, yeah," said Ollan timidly.

Raymond put down the newspaper he was reading, staring intently at Ollan with a suspicious look.

"Where are you going?" ask Raymond.

"To the front, Bang. Want to buy dizzy medicine at the front stall there, Bang. From last night I felt dizzy!" ollan said timidly.

"You don't have to worry, let me buy it!"

Ollan. He did not want his plan to be revealed, he was confused what to say.

"It's okay, Bang. Later even troublesome. Let me buy it myself. Don't worry, I'll just go home. It's okay, Bang?" rayu Ollan's.

"No Ollan! You stay in the house!" firmly Raymond.

Ollan snorted annoyed, he felt annoyed because he was not allowed to go out, even though he had made an appointment with Henry. He was thinking of other ways to get out of the house. A few minutes later, he got a new idea. He would let Raymond go of the medicine for himself, while he would sneak into the back door.

Behind this house is a banana garden that is translucent with a highway. Of course if he was a little careful, he could escape without Raymond's knowledge. He just broke the door a little, then slipped.

"You're home for a minute. Don't open the door before I get home! I'll buy you some medicine!" said Raymond.

"Good Bang!"

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