The Detective Prince

Chapter 146

Camping Within the Shadows

The view of it, while little to give, left a deep message. She now gazed over for about the tenth time, taking in its words one piece at a time.

"A Chain To Fall, Brings A New Reign."

But no matter how many times she embraced its image she couldn't decode the inner puzzle that clearly lied within.

"I can't figure it out, it feels incomplete in a way.. almost as if there's a piece missing."

Not a second past before the hand of someone graced the top of her right shoulder. He turned around in that instant to face the one who had called for her attention.

"So, what do you think of it Officer Norwich?"

"Detective Hattori," Kylane replied moderately surprised to see him. "When did you arrive, and how long have you been standing there?"

"Not long, I just got here no less than a minute ago," Heiji answered. "I wanted to have a personal look at the scene myself."

"Then you came just in time." Kylane noted.

"Oh yea, why's that?" Heiji asked out of curiosity.

"All necessary samples and photos have been taken and sent off to the lab for further examination, and since that is the case they will soon clean off the written message off of the side of the building." Kylane explained.

"Which is understandable," Heiji said taking two steps forward before gazing up at the written for himself. "A Chain To Fall, Brings A New Reign."

A few moments passed after speaking its words aloud.

"Perhaps it is just me, but it feels like there's something missing."

This proclaim gained an instant interest from his stand point.

"Please do elaborate," Heiji said looking directly at her. "What is it you feel is missing?"

"Something in the sequence of things," Kylne replied. "I believe whoever did this has another point to make before we can really understand what it is they're attempting to convey to us all.

"I strongly disagree."

This declaration caught her by an ultimate surprise.

"What do you mean, are you saying you've decoded the secret message already?"

"Not yet, but everything has already been given to us," Heiji replied self assured of this. "The only thing left for us to do is to sort all the pieces together."

"I'm afraid I don't follow."

"Think about it," Heiji said ready to put things into perspective. "The death of Salomon Green, the extraction of his blood, found not only here in a written message but also in the car of a homicide case that occurred in the boundaries of Central City, it's all connected to tell a story.. something to reveal."

"But what?"

He smiled in response with the shift of his cap sideways, anticipating from the beginning that's what she'd ask.

"I don't know yet," Heiji smilingly admitted. "But make no mistake; I will be the one to uncover its secrets."

There was no denying it, in his mind he would be the one to pull forth its mystery.

…

The door was locked, the windows were sealed shut. Even the blinds that hung high were pulled close, blocking out all on the outside. Even with all the precautions taken to remain hidden there was still light from the outside which made its way in, providing clarity of the entire room.

They sat with their back leaned to the couch they sat upon, glancing over at the left wall several feet away to lay eye upon the several weapons that hung in place. Weaponry that ranged from; blades of many kinds, firearms, to even explosives. This wasn't just their living place, but a personal armory as well.

Even with a time of ease, there was doubt beginning to lurk into the fold. The plan that had been set in play was now in reach of being fulfilled, threatened by one who happened to cross the very cycle of their current orchestration.

"There's no doubt about it, Bruce and the others have caught on."

This was a determination that weighed high on mind.

"After my encounter with Tim at Mount Zomoph I'd be a fool to deny it, I was fortunate enough to get away without being discovered," They detailed in mind. "But who was that kid with the glasses who was with him, in the past week I've crossed that child twice.. I must find out who he is."

That thought lead to them stepping up from the couch itself before stepping up to the blinds, all while having their arms cross over their chest.

"I must determine who that boy is, at all cost."

To Be Continued