Chapter 503 Mystery Investigation Agency

How should I put it, although this result was expected long ago, Duanmuhuai was still speechless when he saw the system "reward" in front of him.

Although it was true that he had the aura of fear in the past, the problem is that there is at least one condition for the aura of fear, that is, as long as he is "identified", he can be immune.

It's better now, if you see it directly, you will lose your sanity.

What do you mean by system? What's wrong with our face?

I think my face is pretty pretty too.

I was in a hurry to find some green skins, and I brainwashed them every day thinking that my face is good-looking, maybe it can add some charm.

perhaps?

After solving the troubles at Sentinel Ridge, Duanmu Huai returned to Arkham and met with Sergeant Anthony, which was considered to be the end of the matter.

Sheriff Anthony also told Duanmuhuai that on the night he went to Sentinel Ridge, Christine, who drew the painting "Empty Ghost", died suddenly. According to the forensic examination, she was caused by excessive panic.

Regarding Christine's death, Duanmu Huai had nothing to say, she just killed herself, she couldn't get rid of the blame for cheating a lot of people. It wasn't intentional, but after her painting hung in a museum for five years and killed a dozen people, some sort of punishment was needed.

As for those who were hunted by empty ghosts in the museum... Well, they must be dead or alive, so the case can only be closed as "missing".

That's right, case closed.

Although I feel very sorry for the relatives of the victims, this is the only way to go.

It's impossible to find the corpse in a different space.

It's even more impossible to tell them that "your family members were caught and eaten by Kong Gui in a different dimension" so outrageous......

So what else can I do... that's the only way to go.

That's it, things are over.

But... Duanmuhuai obviously didn't intend to stop here.

Now he has another task, which is to use his own strength to protect the human beings in this world.

Of course, this is not an ordinary thing, but you want to say can it be done? That's certainly not impossible. Although there are no players in this world, there are still a lot of dead investigators!

The problem is, how to make these investigators feel their power!

Of course, Duanmuhuai is not helpless, just like many artists and literati will be dragged to Raliyah in their sleep, as the god of destruction, he can also use his dreams to target those who are targeted by evil gods, Or investigators who are investigating an incident pull into their dreams to give them guidance.

Of course, just giving guidance is equivalent to verbal cheering, which is of little use. Since it is to deal with evil gods and heretics, weapons and ammunition are definitely needed.

That's right, cultists can use any tokens or evil books to make troubles, so why the investigators have to go up and deliver them with bare hands!

When the police caught criminals, they didn't say they didn't carry weapons!

So, after discussing with Lorena, Duanmu Huai made a decision.

First, he sold the manor that the system gave him, and then bought a three-story office building in Arkham City. Among them, the second floor was converted into a detective office by Duanmuhuai, the third floor was an apartment, and the first floor was an antique shop.

That's right, an antique store!

Of course, this antique shop is just a cover, all the so-called "antiques" placed inside are actually sacred objects from Duanmuhuai!

Look, God of Destruction officially opened a store, can that cheat you? Everything sold is genuine!

In addition, the antique shop has another function, which is to recycle those creations that are full of curses or evil spirits. This is also the idea that Duanmu Huai came up with. After all, you have to find this stuff by yourself, and you don’t know when you will find it. It’s better for someone to send it to you on your own initiative... But any normal person who gets those items with evil curses will definitely not want to keep them , as long as they are sent to the antique shop, Duanmuhuai can directly destroy them.

And Duanmuhuai's current plan is like this. First, he will advertise to the whole country and even the world through newspapers, telling them that there is such a detective agency in Arkham City that specializes in investigating various strange incidents. At the same time, it will also inform that there is also a shop that buys weird items here, and try to spread its reputation as much as possible.

On the other hand, when he was sleeping at night, he would also use dreams to find investigators who are currently in trouble, and give them directions to come to the antique shop in Arkham City. As long as they come, then You can get an artifact blessed by the God of Destruction himself from an antique shop, among other things, if you use this thing to deal with ordinary evil gods and cultists, it is absolutely nothing to say.

Of course, although these things are good, they are all consumables... Well, this is also normal. After all, the God of Destruction is not for charity, so he can't do without money... Besides, things that don't cost money, how dare you Send it, I dare not take it yet.

After opening the business, Duan Muhuai was in charge of the detective agency, while Lorena was in charge of the antique shop. Although Lorena is a missionary priest, she doesn't understand antiques. But she is very sensitive to the judgment of what items have an evil aura.

Of course, in order to take care of Lorena, Duanmuhuai also specially set up a training area in the antique shop.

In other words, if a customer comes to the door, the first thing they see may not be the clerk behind the counter with a smile on his face, but a girl who is sweating profusely and waving small fists at the sandbag in the training area... …

Well, it's all the same anyway, let her be.

As for Duanmuhuai......

"comfortable……………"

Sitting on the chair, feeling the afternoon sun, Duanmu Huai yawned leisurely. Although he is quite rich, the decoration of the detective agency in front of him is very ordinary. There are bookshelves full of books on both sides of the wall, the shutters are still drawn in front of the windows, and there is a black old-fashioned telephone on the desk.

Place a chair opposite and next to it a leather sofa for sleeping on.

Coupled with the radio on the side cabinet and the phonograph next to the bookshelf on the other side, it looks like a detective agency in the 1950s and 1960s.

Well, this is what I want!

On lazy afternoons, the detective dozed off in his chair while sipping tequila on the rocks. The music from the radio echoed in this warm and comfortable office under the afternoon sun. Then, with the knock on the door and the arrival of the client, a story under the dark shadow unfolds...

Isn't that what you want?

Of course, Duanmuhuai's detective agency doesn't say anything else, the furniture is all custom-made, at least much bigger than normal, otherwise he will be no different from entering the Lilliputian, not to mention enjoying himself, not being squeezed Death is fine.

but……………

"It's really idle..."

Duanmuhuai stretched out his hand to pet the black cat lying on his body, while the rabbit next to him fell asleep in the nest. It has been almost half a month since the detective agency opened, but no business has been received yet. Obviously, I spent so much money on advertising, and even wished to spread the advertisements in every corner of the world, why didn't half of them come to my door?

Is Arkham's city law and order so good now?

Or is my time not right?

Sheriff Anthony seems to be very peaceful recently, at least there is no case that needs to be dispatched by himself.

Really bored, do you really want to let yourself go to Miskatonic University to be a mannequin to pass the time?

Seems to work too?

After all, it seems a bit of a disadvantage if I don't show the eighteen-pack abs that I have exercised for everyone to appreciate, doesn't it? Just in time, let everyone see my own charm. Ordinary people don't understand it, but these art students who can even be fascinated by heresy and evil gods should be able to understand their own charm!

... Seems like something's wrong?

Forget it, don't think so much.

In any case, it is always good to have a good relationship with professors from the University of Michigan.

Thinking of this, Duanmu Huai immediately put the kitten aside and stood up.

"Go, go to the University of Michigan to be a model!"

"Meow???"

Compared with the manor in the suburbs before, Duanmuhuai's detective agency in Arkham City is obviously more suitable for walking around. At least he doesn't need to drive when he goes out, but he can walk as he likes. Of course, at the beginning, everyone turned around and ran away in fright when they saw him, and some even called the police. However, human beings are creatures with strong adaptability after all. Duanmuhuai has been here for more than half a month. It's hard to say, at least the nearby businesses and residents have recognized him.

"Hey, big man, it's so rare to see you go out, are you going to solve the case?"

"Just turn around."

"Wow, it's the big uncle! Today I want to fly high too!"

"Hehe, next time."

While greeting the neighbors coming and going, Duanmu Huai also came to Miskatonic University. After a "friendly exchange" with the guard, he also met Professor Osborne.

"Ah, hello, Mr. Duanmu, the students have been waiting for a long time!"

Seeing Duanmuhuai, Professor Osborne seemed very enthusiastic. As for why he was so enthusiastic... Well, Duanmuhuai didn't want to know.

"Professor Osborn, I would like to ask, what is your so-called mannequin..."

"Ah, it's the kind of mannequin you want. Of course, we also have requirements, and we promise to give you a lot of rewards..."

Taking Duanmuhuai into the campus, Professor Osborne also told Duanmuhuai about the situation. Sure enough, he wanted Duanmuhuai to be a nude model, 800 yuan a time, although it doesn't seem like much, but if you think about it carefully, 800 yuan a time, even once a day, 30 days a month, that's 24,000 yuan!

You can earn 24,000 a month by standing there without moving. What kind of fairy job is this.

Moreover, the mannequins are required to say whether they are tall or low, not only that they can be naked, but they have to remain still for forty minutes, like a statue. Not only that, but mannequins have very strict requirements on the human body. Except for Duanmuhuai, who is extremely talented, ordinary mannequins have strict requirements on appearance, measurements and height.

So those with beer bellies or swimming rings can save their dreams.

It didn't take much effort for Duanmuhuai to be taken to the art room. What made him gratified was that, although all the students from the University of Michigan showed terrified expressions after seeing Duanmuhuai, none of them fainted or collapsed from fright. run out.

Well, it is worthy of being a secret university that produces talents in large numbers and is good at killing, and the students it cultivates are extraordinary.

"Okay, this is your model for today, Mr. Duanmuhuai!"

Professor Osborne stood beside Duanmu Huai and spoke to his students.

"As you can see, this Mr. Duanmuhuai is very talented, and he is a rare talent! It took me a lot of talking before I persuaded him to come to be a mannequin for you. The purpose is to broaden your horizons. I want you to let your imagination fly, realize your own shortcomings, get rid of the shackles of the world, and feel your true self! You must realize that there are things in this world that are far beyond what you know!"

“………………??”

Hearing this, Duanmuhuai lowered his head in doubt, and looked at Professor Osborne beside him.

Why does it sound like something is wrong with what he said?

However, Professor Osborne didn't notice Duanmuhuai's gaze, he just smiled and nodded.

"Then, get ready to begin!"