Chapter 10:

"Come in."

Professor Layton opened the door and walked in, followed by Emmy, Luke, and Flora.

They had walked into a medium sized room. There was a bookshelf filled with hundreds of books on the left wall. Three cream colored chairs created a small sitting area by the right wall.

In the middle of the room was a desk; books and papers were placed in organized stacks on top. Behind the desk was a black chair, tall enough to hide its owner.

"May I ask who you are?" The mysterious inspector asked.

Layton answered, "My name is Professor Hershel Layton. I am accompanied with Luke Triton, Flora Reinhold, and Emmy Altava."

"...I see." The chair slowly turned around.

Luke's eyes grew wide, "Inspector Rowland...is a woman," he whispered.

A woman who appeared to be in her fifties, stood up. She had short, light blond hair that was slightly graying, and blue eyes. She beared a smile that almost appeared mysterious.

"Hello. I am Inspector Rowland. How may I be of assistance?" She asked.

"We need you to run a test on this envelope," Layton pulled out the letter.

"Do you need to run finger prints?" Rowland asked.

"If it's not too much trouble," Emmy responded.

"I take it you need help in an investigation as well, considering you came to me," Rowland stated.

"Actually, yes." Layton said.

"Someone has been following me," Emmy stepped forward.

"Have they attempted to harm you?" Rowland asked.

"Yes." Emmy answered.

Luke spoke up, "They attempted to kidnap her twice now."

"I see." She had a thoughtful look on her face. "Well at least they did not get to you."

"Yes. I'm quite happy they didn't." Emmy lightly added.

"Well, I will check the finger prints. You can return later today, and I will inform you of the results." Rowland said.

"Thank you," Flora chimed in.

"Your quite welcome." Rowland took the letter out of the professor's hand and took her leave.

After she left, Flora spoke again. "Are we going to investigate while we wait?"

"I believe that's our best choice for now." Layton answered.

Luke smiled. "Then lets go!"

The four had returned to the scene of the first kidnapping attempt.

Luke and Flora both let out a bored sigh.

"I don't see anything." Flora announced.

"Same here." Luke added.

Emmy took one more glance around the area. "It's been half an hour. I don't believe we are going to find anything here."

Layton nodded. "Maybe we should go eat. It is an hour past noon after all."

"Yes! I'm starving!" Luke happily placed his input.

Flora chuckled, "Oh Luke, you're always hungry."

Luke frowned, "Well, I have to eat!"

"You don't eat, you inhale." Emmy joined Flora in fits of laughter.

Layton laughed at this as well. "I think we should eat before a debate begins."

The others nodded in agreement.

I hope you enjoyed chapter 10. A new inspector on the case! And it's a woman! How do you think she will turn out? Chapter 11 will be out soon!