Murder In The Old Castle
LVII. A Scream
A dark passageway lay ahead, leaving Michael, Aldo and Elina in awe. They did not expect that beneath the castle were hidden passageways and chambers, reminiscent of the dungeon rooms. Silent atmosphere. Aldo hesitated to go deeper, and so did Elina. The young girl grabbed Aldo's arm tightly.
“You want to go in to unravel the mystery in this hallway?” ask Michael. His voice echoed, adding to the sinister nuance.
“I doubt, Michael. We don't know what's waiting out there. We don't have any weapons either. I'm not risking my life, Michael. No. gabe. If you want to sign in, just log in!” Aldo.
“I'll come with you, baby. It doesn't seem like a good idea to get into this hallway,” whispered Elina softly. Curiosity simply disappears when you see the dark and scary atmosphere of the hallway.
“If you are afraid, you can go back upstairs. I'm going to go in alone down this hallway. Who knows I'll find clues to the disappearance of Cornellio, Ammar, and others.”.
“You sure?” ask Aldo.
Michael nodded.
“Good luck, Michael!”
Aldo and Elina chose to go back upstairs while Michael was alert, ready to step through the dark passageway. There was a little trepidation, because suddenly the atmosphere became quiet after the death of Aldo and Elina. He brushed off all the fear that was looming over his head.
Armed with confidence, Michael began to step into a dark and damp hallway. Along the side of the hall there are many rooms, no matter what is in the room. After walking for a while, in front of him was a branching hallway. He was confused, which hallway he should take.
“Left or right?” muttered.
The left and right look the same. Just dark and damp. Confused to make a choice, he just chose the right aisle. Good things always start from the right. Hopefully, he will find a clue in the right aisle.
Suddenly he heard a knock, like the sound of a steel door being knocked down. Michael stopped the move. The sound was intense, not far from where he stood. Somewhat echoed, making it difficult to find the source of the actual sound. He was still alert, sharpening his hearing. His body turned back. It seemed like the sound was coming from the left hallway. Half-run he turned towards the left aisle.
Before he got to the left aisle, he was surprised to almost hit someone. The figure of the person was also no less surprised, he almost hit with the crowbar he was carrying. Michael immediately recognized the figure he had just hit. Immediately he repelled the punch of the figure.
“Adrianna! Stopit! It's me, Michael!” michael shouted while fending off the blows of the Asian-faced woman he had hit. Sontak Adrianna stopped her punch, looking deeply at Michael.
“Michael? Mercifully. I thought someone else!” Adrianna breathed a sigh of relief.
“What are you doing here?” ask Michael.
“So above I met Aldo and his girlfriend, he said you were walking down a dark alley down here. I was curious so I invited Tiara down. But I thought Tiara was left behind. Thankfully, I met you soon. I almost hit you with this crowbar, because I thought you were the killer,” Adrianna said.
“oya? What if I'm the killer? Are you scared?” michael's Smirk.
“It's not funny, Michael! We all know that each one of us is a suspect. Don't joke like that again!” adrianna said with annoyance while hitting Michael's arm.
Suddenly from the end of the passageway, Tiara looked in hasty steps. He also holds a crowbar. His face looked anxious, but then changed happily to see the whereabouts of Adrianna and Michael.
“Adrianna! Why did you leave me?” tiara.
“Tiara? Sorry, I didn't mean to leave you. I thought you were still behind me. Well, when I walked into this dark alley, I just realized you weren't there. I'm so scared. Thankfully, I met Michael. I almost hit him, because I thought he was the killer!” Adrianna.
“Hi Michael! Did you find anything suspicious here?” ask Tiara.
“No, Ladies! We better get back upstairs. It's very dangerous for you to be down here. Maybe it's a trap or I don't know. My feelings have always been uncomfortable being in this place for too long.”
“Who is it?” adrianna whispered with a trembling voice.
“We better go upstairs. I'm so scared ...” Tiara continued.
“Wait!” Michael gestured silently with his finger.
The groan sounded once more, like a desperate groan. Michael sharpens hearing. The sound was not far from where they were standing!
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After meeting Antony and Sonya, Hans finally decides to help them. He hitchhiked in a car driven by Antony, turning towards the scene of the accident Ammar experienced. Hans had a chance to look at Sonya who looked a little mischievous, then rolled his eyes. Unfortunately, Sonya didn't budge. He threw his face out the window.
“Tell the chronology of the accident incident!” hans' orders.
“Actually not our friend who had an accident. We were actually the four of us, about to camp around the castle you live in, because I once saw a small waterfall behind the castle. Unfortunately, in the middle of the trip we saw an accident that might have happened last night. A car fell into a ravine, and the passenger was a man, we found safe with a broken leg Antony is still focusing on driving.
“Continue!”
“We are confused about where to ask for help. There was no way we could go back to the city because it was too far away. The old castle is the only one we can meet around here,” continued Antony.
“I think you guys have done the right thing. I did not expect that in this world there are still good young people like you. Hopefully we can still save the passengers of that car. We'll take it to the castle, because there's my friend who has medical science. I hope he can help,” Hans said.
“Wah, I hope it can help!”
The car kept driving down the deserted paved road. The day has begun. The sun was slightly rising, making Sonya restless. In fact, he did not expect this to happen at all. In his shadow, he could already relax inside the tent while enjoying the snacks he brought. Unfortunately, he could not materialize anytime soon.
“Oya, what's your name?” Hans turned his head towards the dreamy Sonya.
“Oh, my name is Sonya, Om!” jawan Sonya is fast.
“Om? Haha. Don't call me Om. I'm not as old as you think, Little Miss!” Hans chuckles.
“I'm sorry. So what should you call?” ask Sonya.
“Call me Hans! Hans Christopher ...”
“Hans Christopher? Is that famous author?” ask Sonya. Parasms soften. Instead, now he looks curious about the man sitting in the front seat.
“Fast! No more wrong! Have you heard my name?”
“Not just hear! I collect every novel you make. Holy hooch! I didn't expect I'd meet you here!” sonya said with sparkling eyes.
Hans grinned, looking at the young girl's face with a mischievous look.
One bait into the trap! Hans Murmured.
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