Chapter 288: Will We Be Defeated by Man-Eating Monsters?

"Look, look who's here." Burke put down the cigarette in his mouth, "I was going to report you missing to the police, kid."

"It's only been three days." Xing Ze pulled a chair and sat opposite Burke.

"I have to remind you that this is a private commission, and time is also an important indicator for considering your work attitude."

Just when Xing Ze was about to speak, Burke said again: "In addition, I don't remember that this commission also invited other people."

"You mean Sha... um, Miss Nix?"

"Don't treat me as a fool. Although I rarely go back to the wizarding world, I still recognize the daughter of the Shafik family. But what I wonder is why a young lady from a famous family would go crazy with you?"

"The young lady you are talking about is the sponsor of our organization. To be precise, I should follow her."

Burke took a puff of cigarette, smiled and said: "I don't care if you go with her or she goes crazy with you. But A and you clearly stated However, he only wants you to investigate alone."

"Does this request also apply to Frank?"

"Of course."

"Ah, then you'd better check, Burke. Frank has formed a team to investigate."

"Now I know. So I also got a fake certificate for that lady. But I don't want more people to come out in the future. I'm old and don't have that much energy."

"No, Burke, I promise you. Did you buy a ticket?"

Burke flicked off the ash and took out a ticket from his pocket. "The day after tomorrow morning, go to Ellesmere Port to get on the bus. There is no direct bus from Liverpool to Telford."

Xing Ze nodded and put the ticket into the ring.

"Anything else?" Burke asked when he saw that Xing Ze had not left yet.

"I just want to ask about R."

"R? Do you mean Richard Slytherin?"

"If that's his name."

"Why ask me?" Burke's eyes were guarded, "I told you, I haven't been back to the wizarding world for a long time."

"Just want to inquire about some past events."

"I don't know him well."

"I heard that he used to be from the Gaunt family."

Burke sniffed and put out his cigarette in the ashtray, "You never listen to people, right?"

"I just ignore some unimportant content appropriately."

"Have you ever thought that the content you filter out is exactly what the other party wants you to hear?"

"Do you mean the truth that they want to deliberately conceal and are unwilling to talk about? I asked someone to do an investigation in the Key Hall, R, well, Richard has cooperated with you many times. Especially in combating those evil cult dark wizards.

"You used to be in charge of this, right? Combating organized magic crime, mainly targeting dark wizards and cult members. "

Burke's left hand turned the windproof lighter, he squinted and looked at Xing Ze, after a while he replied: "Sometimes knowing too much, young man, is not a good thing."

"Many people have said this to me. But if I know too little, I can't do this job."

"Is his matter related to the investigation?"

"Maybe, maybe not. Forgive me for not being able to give you an accurate answer now."

The old wizard exhaled heavily, like an angry bull, "Yes, he is indeed from the Gaunt family. "

According to the investigation of Reco and Edwin, the Slytherin family's holy relic "Snake's Fang" was originally in the hands of Salazar Slytherin, and was passed to the Gaunt family after Salazar's death.

And everyone knows that the Gaunt family has declined, and the only person left in the world - according to the novel - is Tom Riddle.

However, this magical world is obviously very different from the novel. In addition to Voldemort, the Gaunt family also has some collateral branches alive.

From A's attitude towards Richard Gaunt and the previous conversation, given A's personality, the purpose of keeping Richard Gaunt is probably far from He said it so simply.

A capable subordinate? The Key Hall is indeed short of staff, but Richard Gaunt's actions are also disgusting. Moreover, as a member of the Gaunt family, he supports the pure blood theory, anti-Muggle and racism are completely inconsistent with the neutral attitude of the Slytherin family.

Therefore, Xing Ze can't help but suspect that the reason why A is so protective is probably to get the whereabouts of the "Snake's Fang" from Richard.

Now, Richard Gaunt has been sent to Nurmengard after trial, and Xing Ze plans to let John go to investigate to confirm his guess.

"Did Frank go to see Richard?" He asked another question.

Burke's answer this time was very quick, "Even if he went, he wouldn't tell me about it. I think John told you that Frank is not the kind of person who will honestly give you regular investigation reports. "

Xing Ze nodded and did not continue to ask. He had asked enough questions. If he continued to pester him, it would only cause unnecessary trouble.

After leaving the underground archives, he went to Rayburn's office, but Rayburn was not there. Instead, an agent from the Criminal Investigation Department came to see him.

Xing Ze remembered that his name was Carmichael, Franklin's deputy. He had a distinctive appearance, but he always frowned and looked like he was worried.

"Are you looking for the superintendent, agent?"

"Yes, he went to..."

"Oh, he went to a warehouse of the old record gang at the seaside pier. It just so happens that I am going there too. Do you want me to take you there?"

Xing Ze shook his head and said, "No, just give me an address and I'll go there by myself."

"Okay." He quickly took out a pen and paper and wrote down the address and handed it to Xing Ze.

"Southern District Pier? I remember that place should be mostly deserted, right?"

"These gangs like to choose these deserted docks where they conduct smuggling so that they are not easily detected by customs."

"Okay, Superintendent, how long have they been here?"

"Not long." Carmichael looked at his watch, "It will take about fifteen minutes to set off."

Xing Ze thanked him and then walked towards the parking captain of the police station. The South District Pier is located on the outskirts of Liverpool, close to the lower reaches of the Mersey River, and Xing Ze is not familiar with it.

It should be said that Xing Ze was not very familiar with the whole of Liverpool. He set off from the Burrow at noon on the 18th and arrived here at five o'clock in the afternoon.

After meeting with the designated person Rick, Xing Ze found a hotel close to the police station to stay. That night he learned a lot about the history and location of Liverpool in an inconspicuous bar.

The owner of the bar is from Northern Ireland and came here more than 20 years ago, so he is familiar with all aspects of Liverpool.

He mentioned many docks, streets and neighborhoods. The South Side Pier was one of them, but he did not go into details. He simply mentioned that it was once an important place for unloading goods downstream of the river.

There was still a little time before meeting Ellie at noon. Xing Ze opened the car door and planned to go take a look. Maybe he could meet Ellie there, if she happened to be tracking down the old record gang.