Chapter 504 Mysterious Investigation Agency

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

Although it was true that he had a fear aura in the past, the problem was that the fear aura had at least one condition, that is, as long as he passed the "identification", he would be immune.

It's better now, seeing it directly will make you lose your sense.

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

I think my face is quite pretty.

I was so desperate that I hired help from green skinners. I brainwashed them every day to think that I have a good-looking face and maybe I can add some charm to it.

perhaps?

After settling the trouble at Sentinel Ridge, Duanmuhuai returned to Arkham, met with Chief Anthony, and finally settled the matter.

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

Regarding Christine's death, Duanmu Huai had nothing to express. She just wanted to commit suicide. She couldn't get rid of the blame for cheating a lot of people. Although it was not intentional, her painting hung in the museum for five years and more than a dozen people died, so there had to be some punishment.

As for those people who were hunted by empty ghosts in the museum...well, they must be alive and dead, 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 all I can do.

It's impossible to go to a different space to retrieve the body.

It’s even more impossible to tell them that “your family was captured by a ghost and eaten in a different space” is so outrageous...

So what else can we do... This is the only way.

Just like that, the matter came to an end.

But... Duanmu Huai obviously didn't intend to stop there.

Now he has another task, which is to use his own power to protect the humans in this world.

Of course, this is not an ordinary thing, but do you think it can be done? Of course it's not completely impossible. Although there are no players in this world, there are still many investigators seeking death!

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

Of course, Duanmuhuai is not helpless in this regard. Just like many artists and literati will be pulled to Laleye in their sleep, as the God of Destruction, he can also use his dreams to destroy those targeted by the evil god. Or investigators who are investigating a certain incident are pulled into their dreams and given guidance.

Of course, just giving guidance is equivalent to verbal encouragement and is of little use. Since we are dealing with evil gods and heretics, we definitely need weapons and ammunition.

That's right, cultists can use any token or evil book to cause trouble, so why do investigators have to go up and deliver it with bare hands?

When the police arrested criminals, they did not say they would not be armed!

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

First, he sold the estate that the system gave him, and then purchased a three-story office building in Arkham City. The second floor was converted into a detective office by Duanmu Huai, 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" displayed in it are actually sacred objects from Duanmuhuai!

Take a look, the store officially opened by the God of Destruction. Can it deceive you? Everything sold is genuine!

In addition, the antique shop also has a function, which is to recycle those creations that are full of curses or evil spirits. This is also Duanmuhuai's idea. After all, you have to look for this thing yourself. You don’t know when you will find it, so it is better for someone to bring it to you... But any normal person will definitely not want to keep those items with evil curses. , as long as they are sent to the antique shop, Duanmuhuai can destroy them directly.

This is Duanmu Huai's current plan. First, he will advertise across the 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, he will also be informed that there is also a shop here that buys weird items, and he will try his best to make his reputation known.

On the other hand, when sleeping at night, he would also look for investigators who are currently encountering difficulties through dreams, give them directions, and let them come to the antique shop in Arkham City. As long as they come, then... Being able to obtain an artifact blessed by the God of Destruction himself from an antique shop, among other things, there is absolutely no way you can use this thing to deal with ordinary evil god cultists or the like.

Of course, although these things are good, they are all consumables... Well, this is normal. After all, the God of Destruction is not a philanthropist, so he can't do it without money... Besides, if you don't want money for anything, how dare you Give it away, I don’t dare to take it yet.

After the business opened, Duanmuhuai was in charge of the detective agency, while Lorena was in charge of the antique store. Although Lorena, as a missionary priest, does not understand antiques. But she is very sensitive in judging which items have an evil aura.

Of course, in order to take care of Lorena, Duanmuhuai also specially opened a training area in the antique store.

In other words, if a customer comes to the door, the first thing they may see is not the smiling clerk behind the counter, but a sweaty girl shaking her fist at a sandbag in the exercise area... …

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

As for Duanmuhuai...

"comfortable……………"

Sitting on the chair, feeling the afternoon sunshine, Duanmuhuai yawned leisurely. Although he is quite rich, the decoration of the detective agency in front of him is very ordinary. Bookshelves filled with books were placed on both sides of the wall, blinds were drawn in front of the windows, and an old-fashioned black telephone was placed on the desk.

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

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

Well, this is the taste I want!

On a lazy afternoon, the detective drank tequila on the rocks and leaned back in his chair to take a nap. The music played on the radio echoed in this warm and comfortable office in the afternoon sunshine. Then with the knocking on the door and the arrival of the client, a story in the dark shadow unfolds...

Isn’t this the feeling you want?

Of course, not to mention other things, the furniture in Duanmuhuai's detective agency is all custom-made, at least much larger than normal. Otherwise, it would be the same as entering Lilliput, not to mention enjoying it and not being squeezed. Death is considered good.

but……………

"It's so free..."

Duanmuhuai stretched out his hand and touched 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 it has not received a single business. Obviously I have spent so much money on advertising, and I even want to spread the ads to every corner of the world, but why don't even half a dozen people come to my door?

Is Arkham's city security so good now?

Or is the time just not right?

Sheriff Anthony seems to be very peaceful recently. At least there are no cases that require his own dispatch.

I'm really bored. Do I really want to go to Miskatonic University and be a mannequin to pass the time?

It seems okay?

After all, it would be a bit of a loss if I didn’t show it to everyone to appreciate the eighteen-pack abs I’ve built myself, right? It just so happens that I also want to let everyone see my charm. Ordinary people don't understand it, but these art students who can even be fascinated by heretics and evil gods should be able to understand my charm!

...something seems wrong?

Forget it, don’t think about it so much.

No matter what, it's always good to have a good relationship with the professors at the University of Michigan.

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

"Let's go to the University of Michigan to be a model!"

"Meow???"

Compared to his previous manor in the suburbs, Duanmuhuai's detective agency in Arkham City is obviously more suitable for moving around. At least he doesn't need to drive when going out, but can take a walk as he pleases. 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 tell others. At least the nearby businesses and residents have recognized him.

"Hey, big man, it's so rare to see you out. Are you going to solve a case?"

"Just wander around."

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

"Haha, next time."

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

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

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

"Professor Osborne, I would like to ask, what is the mannequin you call..."

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

After taking Duanmuhuai into the campus, Professor Osborne also told Duanmuhuai about the situation. As expected, he wanted Duanmu Huai to make a nude model for 800 yuan a time. Although it didn't seem like much, but think about it carefully, 800 a time, even once a day, thirty days a month, that's 24,000 yuan!

You can earn 24,000 yuan a month just by standing there and not moving. What kind of magical profession is this?

Moreover, the mannequins are required to be tall or low, not only naked, but also to remain motionless for forty minutes, like statues. Not only that, mannequins also have very strict requirements on the human body. Except for Duanmu Huai, who is extremely talented, ordinary mannequins have strict requirements on appearance, measurements and height.

So those with beer bellies or swimming rings can stop dreaming.

It didn't take much effort for Duanmu Huai to be taken to the art room. To his relief, although all the UM students showed expressions of fear after seeing Duanmu Huai, none of them fainted or collapsed from fear. run out.

Well, it is true that the University of Michigan is a university with many talented people who are good at committing suicide, and the students they produce are extraordinary.

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

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

"You have seen that Mr. Duanmu Huai is gifted and a rare talent! I spent a lot of time to persuade him to be a nude model for you. The purpose is to broaden your horizons, let your imagination fly, recognize 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 your cognition!"

"……………………??"

Hearing this, Duanmu Huai lowered his head in confusion and looked at Professor Osborne beside him.

Why did he sound as if there was something wrong with what he said?

However, Professor Osborne did not notice Duanmu Huai's gaze, he just laughed and nodded.

"Then, let's get ready!"