Chapter 43: The Disappearance of Ranfindor Farm
The boundaries between cities and villages are clear, and the urbanization process of this era has not yet developed into rural areas.
On the one hand, the development of social capital is still centered on cities, and people in the countryside maintain the simplest life. When you talk to them about capital accumulation and capital investment, it is a pianist for the cow, not to mention that they do not have much savings.
On the other hand, in the eyes of the upper class, the countryside is the countryside. As long as they can provide them with excellent meat, dairy products and various raw materials, it is enough. Factory is not suitable for opening in that kind of place.
This leads to rapid development of cities and rural development lags a lot, which is the norm in society.
For example, the city of Puston today can only be said to be a first-tier and second-tier city, and there is also a huge gap compared to the real metropolis of the Ryan Empire.
For example, new things like rail transit and electric lights that have been put into trial operation in metropolis have not even seen a shadow in Puston.
Back to the point, Sherlock agreed to take the commission, so Donald went home and left a note. This time, he went to the farm outside the city, and he must say to Infinita in advance.
As for transactions between the underground market and the cult, it is always no problem to return within three days.
Sitting in the "convertible" donkey pulling truck, Sherlock and Donald were wearing sheepskin under their butts, leaning against the cargo box.
"This is a good opportunity. Didn't you just buy a gun? When you arrive at the Dofinland Farm, you can find a place to practice shooting. You must ensure that you can hit the size of a bamboo basket within five meters, otherwise the money you buy a gun would be wasted?"
Sherlock held a small stone bowl in his hand and kept taking out the materials from his suitcase and putting them in to grind them.
“Can you still practice guns on the farm?”
Donald was reading the newspaper from a few years ago, just to think it was a waste of time. The road outside the city was not flat, the donkey cart was not fast, and the road was bumpy. If it weren't for sheepskin as a buffer, ordinary people wouldn't be able to hold on.
However, the two farmers sitting next to them were chatting and laughing, and they were completely unaffected.
"Why can't you practice? Raffindo Farm has a special shooting range. We usually practice a few shots secretly. After all, we have to look at the farm. Although we have not obtained a gun certificate, we really have to touch the wolves from the mountains to get in so that we won't get an iron fork. If you go there and try it during rest, the boss will definitely not say anything."
Goron was still talking. Among the three people he was sent to entrust, he spoke the most. He had a thick beard on his chin, his cheekbones on both sides were prominent, and his face was always smiling. The other two were a little different.
The name of the donkey cart in front is Aldridge, a taciturn person. He met him in front of the office before, and he didn't talk much, just stood by and watched. However, judging from the obedience of the two donkeys when he drove the donkey cart, he should be a capable person.
The remaining one is called Old Huobo, the oldest of the three, and you can see a few strands of white hair on your head, which may be because of your age. This person should be the most stable of the three. He was the one who reminded Goren not to talk nonsense several times before. Judging from the attitude of the other two towards him, he does have some status.
"Mr. Hober, tell us about the farm. You should have searched the surrounding areas in advance. You should have found one or two missing cattle and sheep. Could it be that there are no corpses or other things?"
Donald has a choice about the person he is asking for, depending on what he is asking for.
Goren talks too much, and he has his own processing of his words. If he has some daily gossip-like things, he will definitely respond to it.
Aldridge talks too little, and he probably won't get a detailed response when asked questions, but as a bystander, not speaking does not mean he is stupid. His thoughts are likely to be hidden in his heart, and perhaps he has insights on some key things.
In this way, Old Huobo is the best choice, being mature and persistent, and being able to give some objective information.
"The missing cattle and sheep...is not that I haven't found it, but the point is not here. Our boss said that there is no problem with how many cattle and sheep are missing. Miss Audrey must be retrieved!"
"Hey? Isn't it a commission for the missing cows and sheep? How did Miss Audrey disappear? Is this name called a certain sheep or a cow?"
Donald was a little confused, this was different from what he said before.
"Donald, I forgot to tell you that the three gentlemen were not entrusting the missing cattle and sheep case. It should be said that the missing cattle and sheep case is just part of it. You didn't listen to them outside the door in the morning. In fact, what they were really looking for was the daughter of the farmer, who disappeared while outing outside. Only one note was left at the scene: Call the police and kill it!"
If it were just a case of missing cattle and sheep, Sherlock might not be interested. After all, such cases have no reporting value in the news agency. The gentlemen in the city would not pay attention to the loss of a few sheep or dozens of sheep on the farm. In their eyes, it was a waste of their own thoughts.
Unless the farm is in their own name.
"Are there any discoveries or strange phenomena in the missing scene? Specific information can also be found, such as when did it disappear?"
Humans are always more important than animals, at least from the perspective of humans. Donald changed the problem and took the small notebook in his exit pocket.
"The time of disappearance was July 3, which is 3 days ago. Miss Audrey went out for an outing in the morning. She usually had this habit. The time was usually around 6:00 to 8:00 in the morning. This was just a... At roughly the time, sometimes she would set off at 7:00, but she would definitely come back before 8:00 because her tutor came to teach at 8:00."
Old Huo Bo first tried to recall the situation on the day of his disappearance. Seeing that Donald had recorded a few strokes, he turned to the scene. At this time, Sherlock put down the grinding rod in his hand and began to listen attentively:
"There is nothing strange about the missing place, no blood, no remains, and no…"
"Wait, Mr. Hober, you said there was no trace of the missing scene? I'm curious about one thing, how do you determine the missing place?"
The tip of the pen touched the notebook twice, and Donald asked with confusion.
"Because of that letter, after the murderer kidnapped, he left a letter to us at the scene to show it. Isn't it normal for me to leave a letter to us?"
This is a smooth journey in the eyes of many people.
Scream~
A piece of paper was torn off from Donald's notebook and threw it on the donkey cart.
"Now, I can say, is this the place where Miss Audrey disappeared?"
There was no special trace at the scene, just a piece of paper. How could it be concluded that it was the missing scene?
Take it for granted, this is a habit that must be avoided in case investigation. Sherlock is very clear about it even if he is a novice.
"Boss, you tore up the content I just recorded... Can you tell me first next time? I'll turn the pages."
Donald sniffed and said helplessly.
"Sorry...you remember it again."
Chapter completed!