Murder In The Old Castle
325. Black Figure
Ammar, Edwin, and Juned decided to follow the passage ahead. The hallway extends dark, with steel pitu chambers on the right and left sides. Eve horror was already felt as they began to step, as if someone was watching behind those dull and mossy walls. Gripping tension. The sound of water drops was heard out of nowhere. Ammar took out his flashlight, then illuminated the passage ahead. It felt like an aura that was different from the others. Edwin felt his hair begin to bristle.
"It used to be a place of torture" Ammar said slowly.
"I can feel it, sir," Juned said.
"And don't forget, this place was once the scene of the murder of many writers. I read about it in one of the crime rubrics. I think their spirits are still floating around" Edwin added.
They continued to walk down the hallway, until a metallic sound fell from one of the rooms. Edwin almost jumped because of shock, while Ammar stopped his steps.
"W-wouldn't we just go back?" edwin slowly.
"Didn't you just see a shadow of someone here? Then you asked to come back? You're how the hell?" spray Juned.
"L-yes, I did see a black shadow flashing in this hallway. But maybe I was wrong" Edwin said.
"We better check to the end, if there is nothing, we go back," said Ammar.
They immediately agreed to Ammar's proposal, although a little worried. The hallway was damp and dark, thus creating an uncomfortable atmosphere. Paras Edwin seemed to be getting more and more anxious. He just took a step Ammar and Juned, while looking at the rooms, who knew the door opened suddenly.
After a few steps, suddenly a shocking thing happened.
Krieeet!
A steel cubicle door opened just like that, revealing a dark and damp room. Ammar stopped, so did Juned. Edwin looked stiff, he looked into the dark room. Sayup-sayup seen an object hanging in the room. Its shape is very similar to that of humans, but it cannot be ascertained because it is dark.
"N-no! There's someone hanging in there!" peekik Edwin's.
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After being panicked at the sight of Kara's body, the young woman she knew, Mariah tried to control her emotions, as she had the responsibility of preparing breakfast for the rest of the castle. He immediately finished his breakfast preparation, then brought the slices of bread that had been smeared with jam and margarine into the dining room. He tried to calm down, even though his feelings were not right now. One of his employees died horribly in plain sight, and now he is forced to be fine.
He stepped confidently towards the dining room. Unfortunately, he found the dining room already empty. Only Ryan and Jeremy had a serious conversation. They stopped chatting when Mariah came there carrying a tray of food.
"Where are the others?" ask Mariah.
"They decided to go back to their rooms. They had no taste for breakfast this morning. But my stomach feels really hungry, and you came in time, Mariah!" said Jeremy.
Mariah put the tray on the table. Jeremy took a piece of bread with the jam, then put it in his mouth at once. While Ryan was less tasteful to eat this morning.
"What's really going on, Mariah? Why was Ammar acting so strange this morning?" ask Ryan.
"Hmm, I don't really understand Bang Ammar's business. If there's anything, he's telling a story too. Don't worry" said Mariah, trying to smile.
The two men simply looked at each other and tried to understand what Mariah was saying. The atmosphere suddenly grew cold and stiff, as no one spoke. They dissolve in each other's minds. Anxiety still struck Mariah's feelings, so she felt uneasy.
Suddenly, from the direction of the front porch appeared Dimas with an anxious face. He looked hurriedly, while looking at anyone who was in the dining room. Jeremy and Ryan were delighted to see Dimas. Their hopes appear, hoping Dimas brings good news about the whereabouts of Nadine and Stella.
"I'm sorry, Jeremy. We have not found their existence. There's something important that we have to finish anyway. Where's Bang Ammar?" ask Dimas quickly.
Jeremy and Ryan were disappointed. They were upset, because Dimas did not find their whereabouts. Mariah immediately chimed in on Dimas, so Jeremy and Ryan's attention was a little distracted.
"She .. she's outside. What's up Dim? You seem in a hurry. What's the matter exactly?" ask Mariah.
"There's something I need to talk to him about right now. Where is he?" insist Dimas.
"Wait a minute, sit down and calm down. I'll make you some coffee, Dimas. Bang Ammar will be back soon. Relax," said Mariah trying not to create an atmosphere of panic.
"I don't have time, Mariah. I have to meet Ammar!"
"She ..she's not in place. Let's talk about this inside" Mariah said.
The woman gestured for Dimas to follow her. Meanwhile, Jeremy and Ryan who were in that place just looked at each other questioningly. They were more and more convinced, there was something hidden in this castle. However, they did not question this to Mariah. They just resignedly waiting for further Dimas information, about their wives.
Mariah directed Dimas towards the reading room, then closed the door. He told the young policeman to sit down, then he stood in front of Dimas staring at the outside window. Dimas actually had no time for this, but he couldn't resist either.
"Ammar is solving one problem today" Mariah said.
"What else?" ask Dimas.
"One more murder victim was found by Juned this morning. The victim was a girl named Kara. He usually cleaned the castle. This morning was his schedule, alternating with Budiman, another. However, there is someone who can take his life. It's brutal, and it has to stop. Now Ammar and Juned are securing Kara's body, so as not to cause panic" Mariah said.
"God! It's insanity. The killer is increasingly free to launch the action. Apparently he also acted in the woods. Actually Reno and I found a headless body, which was clearly Farrel's body. For that, we will discuss this with Ammar, related to the steps that must be taken. My plan, I'm going to the city this afternoon, take care of everything that's going on here, and look for data on the residents of this castle" Dimas said.
"Where are you looking for data? I had a yearbook back in High School, if you want to see, I'll give it to you. But the book is now in a house in town. Later you enter my house, and take the book on the bookshelf in the living room. It looks clear, just take it," explained Mariah.
"Well, Mariah. For now maybe I will wait for Ammar first, before leaving for the city.if necessary I will ask for additional personnel here, because maybe I will be a bit long in the city. Maybe my position will be replaced by another one" said Dimas.
"Yes, I think it's necessary to add personnel here. Considering we're all here in a state of insecurity" said Mariah.
"However, I had to meet Ammar before. Where is she? Let me kusul!"
"He's in the basement" replied Mariah
"God! Why is he there? I was really traumatized going into that room after the Tiara case. What's your husband doing there?"
"He's securing the body, Dim. Do not let other residents know," said Mariah.
"Let me go there!"
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