The Grammatical Investigator in Conan

Looking at the white cabin in front of me, the paint on it is even somewhat rotten and peeling off, revealing the original color of the wood underneath.

Qin Zhibo was stunned for a moment, feeling like "that's it".

Is this where successful people live?

Mr. Clock, who was walking in front, had already pushed open the fence door, and Qin Zhibo followed closely behind, passing through the small courtyard decorated with rose bushes.

Mr. Clock rang the metal bell next to the porch, making a special rhythm of "ding-ding-ding".

The same rhythm was repeated twice more, and then a vague figure came out of the light yellow frosted glass next to the wooden door and knocked on the door lock.

Click.

The door opened and they were greeted by a brown-haired woman.

Peter Evans, played by Mr. Clock, seemed to be an old acquaintance of this woman. The two nodded politely to each other without saying any more hello.

Qin Zhibo followed Mr. Clock and walked in. When he passed by the brown-haired woman, they both looked at each other with their eyes.

This woman looks to be between 25 and 30 years old, with a relatively standard oval face, and elegant long wavy hair exposed from both sides of the gray hood, hanging down on her chest.

On her head, Qin Zhibo saw the name and general information: Diana Stanley, 27 years old, businessman, social credit 2000

This information is about a businessman, not a president, which shows that her business has not yet reached the level that can be called a company.

"Her name is Diana Stanley. She runs a good boutique in Arkham Town. If you are interested in her, you can visit her if you have time."

Mr. Clock, who was walking in front, was talking to himself. Qin Zhibo quickly explained: "I'm not interested in her."

"Really?" Mr. Clock was a little surprised.

"Then I wrongly blamed you."

Walking with Mr. Clock in this club of successful people, Qin Zhibo felt that the atmosphere here was a bit strange.

It's not like Qin Zhibo has never participated in gatherings of high society. For example, gatherings of high-class people in Japan are often filled with people in suits and leather shoes. They exchange cups and glasses, and chatting and laughing can lead to a cooperation or broaden their connections.

But here, almost all members stay in their own rooms, with the doors closed and no communication with each other. Only a strange light dances under the door from time to time, swearing to the outside world that this room has an owner.

The doors of some rooms slipped slightly through a gap, and Qin Zhibo saw the people inside lying shirtless on the bed, their noses twitching, like a drug addict.

Seeing someone passing by in the corridor, the person inside quickly jumped out of bed and closed the door tightly again.

Bang——

After a dull sound of closing the door, Mr. Clock introduced: "Successful people in human beings are often not as glamorous as they appear on the surface."

"They have endured too much light head on, and they will leave more darkness behind them."

"This is a gathering place for those with the dark side. Of course, it is not limited to the dark side of human nature."

Mr. Clock took Qin Zhibo to the third floor of the Screen House, which is also the top floor except the attic.

The classical wooden door separates the two people from each other, and Mr. Clock will knock on the door gently.

Boom, boom, boom.

"come in."

A rich voice came from behind the door. This voice revealed a hint of elegance and calmness of the upper class.

Mr. Clock opened the door and walked in. A man in a tuxedo was sitting on the boss's chair in front of the window. He put what he was busy with just now into the drawer of the mahogany table in front of him.

The man is tall and thin, with a monocle on his tall nose. His slightly thin face and tuxedo make him look like a gentleman.

Qin Zhibo's eyes swept over the man's body again, looking at the hair that was shining with wax under the light.

Carl Sanford, 52 years old, company president, social credit 6200

I don't know why, but when Qin Zhibo saw this profession, he felt like he was familiar with it.

Seeing Mr. Clock coming, Carl Sanford stood up with a gentle smile on his face.

"Peter, my loyal companion, you are finally here."

The two shook hands, and Karl's eyes turned to Qin Zhibo next to him.

"Mr. Carr, this is Michael Bay, the person I introduced to you."

"Michael, this is Mr. Carl Sanford, the president of the Arkham Local Chamber of Commerce and the founder of the Arkham Achievement Club."

Mr. Clock called Qin Zhibo "Michael Bay", which was the false name Qin Zhibo had told him before.

"Hello, Mr. Carl Sanford."

The two held hands, Karl's eyes looked at Qin Zhibo, and Qin Zhibo quietly started the investigation.

【Survey√】

Name: Carl Sanford

Sex: Male

Age: 52

Main occupation: High Priest

Deputy occupation: President of the company

Strength: 50

Agility: 60

Constitution: 55

Size: 70

Appearance: 60

Intelligence: 75

Will: 70

Luck: 50

Magic: 70

(Evaluation: A man with complex beliefs)

Skills: Accounting, Valuation, Special Skills (Magic), Occultism, Social Skills (Talk, Intimidation), Car Driving, Firearms.

——

When Qin Zhibo let go, new information appeared in the system.

[Get the main mission]

[Main mission: Discover and investigate two members of the Silver Twilight Church]

[Task requirements: Within the United States, limited to 3 days]

[Task reward: 3000 general skill proficiency]

[Current progress: (1/2)]

The task suddenly appeared and suddenly showed that it was half completed, which made Qin Zhibo a little stunned.

Carl Sanford, who was standing opposite, noticed this situation and joked with a smile: "What? Is there something on my face?"

Qin Zhibo came back to his senses and quickly shook his head, "No, no."

Qin Zhibo did not dare to neglect the man in front of him.

In the investigated information about Carl Sanford, Qin Zhibo saw magical attributes and magical skills.

Qin Zhibo had seen these two attributes in Koizumi Hongzi and Spider from the Beast Brotherhood.

Carl Sanford's magic power is the same as that of Koizumi Anko, which means that his magical strength is roughly the same as Koizumi Anko's.

"Peter, have you told him why I summoned him?" Carl Sanford turned to Mr. Clock and asked.

Mr. Clock shook his head, "Not yet, but you can explain it to him personally."

In fact, Qin Zhibo asked Mr. Clock about the specific content of the task, but Mr. Clock only said that it was a task that was very suitable for him.

"Um--"

Carl Sandford groaned, turned back to the boss's chair, sat down, and lit the pipe on the table with a match.

Wisps of cigarettes floated out from the burning tobacco. Karl took a deep breath, exhaled another puff of thick smoke, and then spoke slowly.

"Mr. Michael, I need you to enter another organization to complete some work. You can understand this as an assignment, but it is only temporary."

"When everything is over, you can still come back to us and officially become a member of the 'Silver Dusk Brothers'."

"Of course, this mission is somewhat dangerous. Do you want to go?"

Qin Zhibo glanced at Mr. Clock next to him. He used human prosthetic eyes to send out strong psychological hints.

Yes, Yes, Yes

"I agree." Qin Zhibo replied.

"very good."

Carl Sanford put down his pipe and sat upright.

"The organization I want you to join is called the Black Brotherhood."

"Their activities in Japan are short of some manpower."