Murder In The Old Castle
344. Discussions

After lunch, Reno and Ammar had a one-on-one discussion in Anggara's third-floor workroom. This room is often locked, because usually important files are placed here. Mariah herself used this room as a space to manage all affairs related to the castle. The two policemen discuss the confusing conditions of the basement, but underneath there is Niken who must be saved, and also Aditya and Stella who may still be alive, and need to be saved too.

"So, according to Jeremy, he had met Niken down there in a state of being held captive in one of the rooms. When I checked there, Niken was no longer there. Most likely he was transferred. Juned also found a bag near the pool. After checking, the bag was indeed Niken's. So maybe Niken's been coming to the castle since last night. His car was also parked outside. Unfortunately, before he could get into the castle, he was ambushed first" Reno explained.

"Hmm, poor cop lady. I don't get it. Who sent Niken here? Sorry, Ren. It's not that I underestimated Niken, but the policewoman often failed in carrying out her duties. I don't know him personally, but his performance I know. Maybe you don't know why he got mutated in our office. Niken was also a lot of trouble in his old office, therefore he was mutated to our place" Ammar said with a sigh.

"God! But ... but Niken said that he got a lot of awards and .... " Reno felt confused, thus stopping her sentence.

"You should have researched the truth first, Ren. Niken's reputation was initially not good. Everyone knows that Niken has an arrogant and careless attitude. He should not be trusted to investigate major cases. But yeah, that's it. After all, he is our partner. So we have to help him get out of that basement. The problem is who knows where he's being held?" ammar murmurs.

"That's what I want to talk about right now. Given that the basement was already a confusing labyrinth. Inside it was full of confusing twists. The perpetrator we're looking for seems to have recognized the room very well. Though if you think, Mariah alone has this castle, not as detailed as that. This is what I sometimes think that this perpetrator may have a close kinship with the previous occupants, whether it be Helen, Rania, or Yoga or something else. What is clear is that he could not have just found out about this castle" Reno said.

"It could be too, Ren. We don't know their family tree either, do we? Or it could be, maybe one of the visitors to this castle who is traveling. The castle was opened to the public. And reportedly, a few months ago, there was news that some tourists reported getting lost in this castle. Don't be, not lost, but deliberately misleading themselves" said Ammar.

"Everything is likely to happen. Well, now we have to think about what steps we should take, so that we can go down, immediately find the cubicles. Because, our personnel are very few here. Just Juned's left. If we wait for more help from the city, it will certainly take more time" Reno explained.

Ammar was silent for a moment, thinking, he rubbed his beard several times. This case is a little strange. The location of the castle has had a major impact on the investigation. Although in one place, but many hidden places that make it difficult to trace. After all, the appearance of the victims so quickly, as if forcing them to move quickly. This rhythm of terror seems to go so fast. In one day there can be some terror, so they have to chase with time.

"If I think, we should really look for data, some kind of map or design of this castle when it was created. A kind of blueprint of this building. Maybe Mr Anggara keeps it in this room, or maybe Mariah knows? At least we know the floor plan of that underground area. Because if we go there without it, we can not get out" said Ammar.

"Blue print? The castle includes an ancient building. I'm not sure this building has blueprints. But to be sure, you should ask Mariah about this. Because it's important, and we have to be quick anyway. If we buy time, it is not impossible that the perpetrator killed Niken or Aditya. So the sooner the better!"

"Well, I'm asking Mariah right now. Maybe he knew about the castle floor plan or anything that could be used to explore the basement" Ammar said

Reno nodded in agreement, spending the rest of the coffee in her cup.

***

Maya and Mariah clean up the rest of the dinnerware on the dining table, to be taken to the kitchen. Today Maya is quite happy, because the cuisine is quite acceptable to the tongue of the castle inhabitants. He felt proud of himself, but all this time he felt less good at cooking. The experience of cooking today made his confidence increase many times.

"Tomorrow to cook again?" haggle with Mariah while smiling.

He piled dirty dishes into a bucket, then lifted into the sink. Soon he'll be washing these dirty dishes.

"It's not really a matter of wanting or not wanting Mariah. But Rosita and Nadine are in good shape. They're also told to cook for us once in a while" Maya suggested.

"Yes, I'll talk to them later. Oya, I had a chance to check the refrigerator, and I saw a lot of food that was used up. Inevitably tomorrow someone must go to town to shop for necessities. Actually I've been entrusted to Ramdhan, only Reno said that Ramdhan had an accident, so the delivery of groceries was delayed" said Mariah.

"If I may, let me go shopping in town?" ask Maya.

"Well, if that's the case, I can't answer May. Licensing issues I have no authority. Maybe you can just ask Reno or my husband. I think as long as there is an escort, it is okay to shop in the city, Mariah said.

"Yes anyway. You're actually Mariah I don't think there's any way we'd be left to the city without an escort. The problem is that the personnel in charge of securing this castle will be few. I hope I have a chance to be escorted by Reno. I don't know why I was so impressed with the police. He is not very handsome, but he has charisma. I think I like her, Mariah," Maya said with sparkling eyes.

"Be careful in speaking, Maya. Reno already has a wife. Do not be easily attracted to a married man. As you do now" said Mariah.

Mariah's words were like a knife that struck her heart. How could Mariah suddenly accuse him of such a thing? He tried to be wary of Mariah's words suddenly alluding to the matter. His face that sparkled at first, suddenly turned red. However, it was obvious that he was covering up his nervousness.

"Eh, what do you mean, Mariah? I don't understand!"

He was worried that one of his friends was spying or knowing what he was doing, so he immediately asked Mariah to make sure.

"Alright, Maya! I'm not an easy kid you're a fool. Thought I didn't know I was in a secret relationship with .... "

Maya begins to grow angry when Mariah begins to explore her personal life. Although she felt that what Mariah said was true, she could not immediately agree. He became increasingly nervous, even though a few seconds earlier he looked cheerful. He began to look uncomfortable, after Mariah touched on his personal problems clearly.

"I never spied on you, but that doesn't mean I don't know. You think I didn't know you had secret meetings with someone sometimes? Sorry Maya, I don't like it. I'm doing this because I'm your friend. I'm trying to remind you. Don't let the past happen to us again!" mariah.

Maya feels dead fleas. It seemed like the ace he had been keeping, had been opened by Mariah. He could only remain silent, but was completely uncomfortable with the condition. He realized, since the first Mariah does look most concerned with her friends, so it looks like a handyman meddling with other people's personal problems.

"Sorry, Maya. I ... I have no intention of interfering in your affairs. Forget it if you don't like it. I just suggest being more careful. Remember, we are all in the target of someone who until now we do not know the culprit. So I suggest, cut out the room at night!" mariah's advice.

Maya nodded slowly, she did not want to argue anymore. Mariah left him in a state of rage. The dirty plate that was a mountain in number, had been completed by Mariah. Now he was pensively restless in the kitchen, absolutely not expecting that the secret that had been kept tight, was leaked as well. Maya is actually upset, but tries to forget Mariah's reprimand.

***

Dimas immediately sat down, and did not care much about the presence of Gilda. For some reason, Dimas' brain seems to be indoctrinated that the presence of Gilda always brings things that are not good. A few days ago, he did contact Gilda, regarding the news of the old castle murder that he broadcast suddenly. However, several times his phone calls were not picked up. Now, Gilda had actually appeared before him. Darling, Dimas doesn't really care about Gilda's presence.

"Next time don't enter carelessly if I'm not at Gilda's place. There are a lot of important files here and I don't want anything. If you want to find me, please wait outside!" reprimand Dimas firmly.

"Eh, come here to get angry? Is there a serious problem? Or ... again investigate the case in the old castle huh?" sindir Gilda with a smile.

"That's Gilda! Don't lure me to talk about things that have nothing to do with you. Well, now that you're here without feeling guilty, I have a lot of business today, and now in five minutes just tell me your needs, then please come out!" firm Dimas.

"Five minutes? All right, honorable Police Officer. I came here with some important info, but since you only gave me five minutes, I thought again. I thought we could talk about this over lunch or somewhere more comfortable than here" Gilda said.

Dimas who had memorized the song and song Gilda, was not too affected by his speech. He did not even listen to Gilda's words. He just wanted this garden grasshopper to pass from before him. He had indeed been close to Gilda, and he was already very familiar with the behavior of this woman.

"You've got four minutes, Gilda! Please deliver it quickly!" Dimas gave a warning.

"Eh, so you're serious about this, Dim? Don't gthat's. At least let me say something more casually because I brought something you never imagined before" Gilda continued.

"Three more minutes!" said Dimas.

Gilda felt misbehaved, not expecting that Dimas would take her seriously, giving her only five minutes. And now, Dimas did not hesitate to warn that the visit time is left 3 minutes. However, not Gilda if not reckless. He wanted to prove whether this Dimas was serious or just bluffing.

"So it's really less than 3 minutes?  If more can't? In order to convey this, it takes at least 10 minutes. It's only 3 minutes? I'm sure the Ejakulas*i dong's early!" gilda said with a big laugh.

"Two minutes, Gilda. Your jokes are not funny at all!"

"OK, okay. Two minutes very short Dimas time. I don't think I'm going to deliver this news today. Maybe tomorrow, tomorrow, or anytime. So let's take advantage of these two minutes to relax. So today I'll bring news about ...."

"One minute. The gilda!

"Hmm. okay. There's no need to wear such a ridiculous count, Dim! I'm gonna go. But let me say something for a moment. I have important information about the old castle. I've covered it all in this little book. If you're still interested, you can call me anytime. If not, then I'll offer this to the others and ...."

"Time out. The gilda! Please out!" dimas Command.

This time he was not kidding. Dimas stood up, and decisively invited Gilda to come out of the room. Gilda felt a bit awkward, not believing that Dimas was acting like that. It seemed that Dimas was in a bad condition, so he had to postpone the meeting. Gilda tried to smile bitterly while shrugging her shoulders.

"OK Dimas! Good afternoon! I'm going!"

Gilda didn't seem to have a better choice. He got up from his seat, then left Dimas' room. After Gilda's death, Dimas could only sigh in relief. Actually, he did not dislike the presence of Gilda, but he felt today he was losing his spirit and needed to focus on completing all the data he had collected. He was worried that the conversation with Gilda would make his mood worse, and damage his concentration. He should settle these data matters immediately.

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