Murder In The Old Castle
LXXXVII. Some Lies
The car that Reno and Dimas were driving slowly entered the silent courtyard of the castle. The arrival of the car was almost without sound, know-how parked in the front yard. Reno turned her head towards Dimas, as if asking for an opinion. The atmosphere of the castle looks scary. Reno hesitated whether the steps taken were correct or not.
“I hope we take the right steps, Dim,” Reno said.
“Why? You scared? This old building is creepy, but I don't think it's that bad inside. The old Anggara Laksono must be living with luxury. The outer appearance is a little bad, but we have not seen the inside,” Dimas replied.
“Alright, let's find out!”
Reno got out of the car, followed by Dimas. Reno deliberately chews gum to reduce tension. He has indeed handled several criminal cases, but somehow this time he was a little nervous. He realized, what he faced this time was not an ordinary person. The mood will be a little different.
Reno's view leads to two cars parked in a flat tire in the yard. One is Antony's car, while the other is Arvan. Reno scrunched his forehead. The car was a little strange. Judging from the condition, it was clear that the cars had not been parked there for long.
“Is Anggara Laksono another guest?” ask Reno.
“I don't know. Let's ask someone who is here,” replied Dimas.
They stepped along an unkempt path flanked by wild-growing flower plants. Since Yoga died, the park has barely been maintained. The grass grows higher, so also the grass begins to grow irregularly.
“As long as uninhabited. Did Anggara Laksono not hire a gardener to take care of the park?” ask Reno.
“There may be another reason,” timpal Dimas.
They arrived in front of the wooden door. Reno immediately knocked on the iron circle attached to the door. Several times knocked, until the door was opened by Helen. The middle-aged woman was surprised to see the arrival of the two formally dressed foreign men. In his mind, he immediately guessed that those who came were the authorities.
“There can I help?” helen asked cautiously.
“We will meet with Mr. Anggara Laksono. Is there?” ask Reno.
“Sorry Sir. Sir is out of town and it's not yet clear he'll be back. Sorry once again,” Helen said confidently. He covered up the fact that Anggara Laksono had been killed.
“Out of town? Where?” ask Reno again.
“I don't know either, because he didn't say.”
“Whose mother?” ask Dimas.
“Oh, I'm Helen. Household assistant in this house. I am in charge of all the affairs that are here,” said Helen.
“Oh, can we go inside and ask around for a minute?” keep Reno.
Helen had no other choice. Without answering a word, he opened the door wide, letting the two young policemen in, sitting on the sofa in the mystical living room. The impression was immediately felt by Reno and Dimas, let alone kietika saw various antique ornaments in the room.
“You want to drink something?” tawar Helen's.
“Air only if there is,” replied Reno.
Helen nodded. He went inside to get some water. Reno stood up from the seat, going around the room, observing everything on display there. Some of the statues caught his attention, as well as scary masks.
“Laksono members like to collect scary things,” Reno said.
“Yes, this castle is indeed mysterious. If I were told to stay here, I might not feel at home for long. This is not a good choice for holidays,” said Dimas.
He was standing staring at a painting of a woman in a white dress on the wall. Dimas looked amazed, because the details of the painting were so good, as if it was real.
“You see this, Reno. This woman's painting is real. His face described anxiety. Do women really exist in the real world?” ask Dimas later.
Reno turned her head, approaching Dimas. He also looked at the painting in front of him. He was also amazed by the painting so perfect.
“Your Drink, Sir!” suddenly Helen's voice was startling.
Reno and Dimas immediately returned to the seat, sipping the water served in the expensive crystal glass. Helen stared at their movements expressionlessly. It's almost ice cold.
“So Mom lives alone here?” ask Reno then.
“Hmm. So whose car is that in front?” ask Reno again.
Helen thought for a while, then she replied,”Oh, that car broke down. There were some young people camping around this castle. They drop off the car, then drive to the city in a taxi. I don't know, until now they haven't taken back the car,” replied Helen.
“Taxi? You certain? Any taxis through here or something? Because here there is no mobile phone signal,” added Dimas.
“They borrowed a car belonging to Mr. Anggra, Mr.”
Reno was bearded, staring intently at Helen. His instincts are at stake. He felt that there was something that this middle-aged woman was hiding.
“I'll look around for a while around here,” Dimas said.
The man moved, and came out of the living room. Reno continued to stare at Helen, as if scraping at what the woman was hiding. Helen tried to calm down, putting on an expressionless face.
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Braaak!
Suddenly a black-robed figure entered the basement where dr. Dwi and Mariah are held captive. He looked riled up and agitated, with a sharp weapon in hand.
Mariah glanced at dr. Dwi is agitated. The young lady was worried in case the figure would act recklessly.
“Do not try anything. I'll keep an eye on you! Until this moment you still haven't poked the woman's eyes out. What are you waiting for, Doctor?” ask the cloaked figure to dr. Dwi.
“Conditions are not possible. You should know that,” said dr. Dwi.
“I don't care!” cut the figure out, getting angry.
“But that is how it is ..”
“If you can't! Then let me do it!”
Suddenly the figure approached Mariah with a quick movement. Seeing that, of course Mariah was afraid, she hid behind the body of dr. Dwi. Angered by the figure was unbearable again, he tried to pull Mariah's hand, while dr. Dwi.
“Stop!” said dr. Dwi.
“Stop Doctor! Let me grab this lady's eyeball!” said the cloaked figure.
“You can't do that!” prevent dr. Dwi.
“How dare you, Doctor! Rejecting my command means death!” said the cloaked figure while brandishing his sharp weapon.
“I'm not afraid of death. Just kill me! Just so you free him!” said dr. Dwi.
“Don't be a hero, Doctor. Move aside! I'll take him!”
“No! If you want to bring him, then you must kill me first!”
“Badness!”
The figure started to rise in blood. He slapped his sharp weapon suddenly onto dr's wrist. Dwi to scratch the skin. Sontak. Dwi surprised. The skin of his arm was scratched, and blood began to drip! At that time, the figure's hand immediately dragged Mariah away from dr. Dwi.
“Let me go! Release!” Mariah thrashed trying to escape from the clutches of the cloaked figure.
Seeing that, dr. Dwi did not remain silent. Despite the condition of the injured wrist, he tried to pull Mariah back. Unfortunately, injuries on the wrist cannot be ignored because blood is increasingly pouring profusely.
“Toloong!” peekro Mariah.
“Silence, Stupid! Or I'll shut your mouth forever!” The figure pointed a sharp weapon at Mariah's neck. The young lady was silent for a moment. The figure dragged him out of the room to another room.
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