5 Chapter 5 (1/2)
”Mayor May Earl, and Judge George Myntall, thank you for coming.” Chief Ahrest said, ”I called you here today because we need you two to sign this Search Warrant.”
”Yes, that's all very well and good, Chief Ahrest , but can you please explain what happened first? I want to make sure there are valid grounds for signing it.” Judge Myntall said.
”Yes.” Mayor Earl agreed, ”I would also like to know if there is a reasonable argument. Can't have the police searching innocent people's houses, can we?It would be bad for my political career.”
”Yes, yes, I see.” Chief Ahrest said, ”Detective Rodney, please explain.”
”Will do.”
”Okay.”Detective Rodney said, ”Please pay close attention, everyone. We found this letter at the crime scene.” Detective Rodney pulled it out and showed it to everyone. ”It says in this letter that ”the Paradox Group is coming after me, but I know they are also your enemy.” Detective Rodney read out loud, ” Help me out, Mr. Lusserson. I also know your secret identity.” Detective Rodney took a brief moment to put the letter back, then he pulled out the cyanide bottle. ”We also have this bottle of cyanide.” He said, ”It was made by Paradox Industries, yet it is not available in stores and supermarkets. We think that it is directly linked to the Paradox Group.”
”Hmm. That looks good enough, I guess.” Judge Myntall said, ”Reminds me when I was still a new prosecutor.” He reminiscent, ”I was always trying to get enough evidence for a warrant. Can't say that I always succeeded, though.” He chuckled a bit, and then pulled out a pen. ”George S. Myntall, District Judge. Hey, Mayor, why don't you sign next?”
”I'm not sure….. I need to make sure that this is valid.” Mayor Earl said, ”Show me some more evidence, and I'll sign it.”
”Oh, I see.” Chief Ahrest said, frowning slightly. ”Well, why don't you and Judge Myntall stay here for a while? I'm sure they'll get more evidence soon enough.”
”Well,” Judge Myntall said, ”I'm due for a trial, so I think I have to be going now. I've signed it now, only the Mayor's left to worry about. I'll be taking my leave now. Goodbye.”
Judge Myntall stopped in front of Officer Karma and Byron. ”I see you two are the new recruits.” He said, ”Good job getting those, but it'll take more to convince the Mayor. Good luck.” Then he left.
”Well, how about you, Mayor Earl?” Chief Ahrest asked.
”I guess I could stay here for a while.” Mayor Earl said, ”But not more than half an hour. I also have a very important meeting to go to.”
”Oh.” Chief Ahrest said, ”I see. Well Detective Rodney, Officer Karma, and Officer Byron, please hurry, we need some more evidences. Oh, and Rodney,” He whispered to Detective Rodney. ”We only have one shot at this. If we fail to get more evidence, we won't be able to get the warrant!”
”Don't worry, we got this.” Detective Rodney said, although he looked uncertain. ”Come on,” he said to Byron and Karma, ”Let's go.”
When they arrived at the crime scene again, they saw Officer Grand talking with Prosecutor Parker. ”Hey, Officer Grand!” Detective Rodney called, ”You're still here?”
”Why, yes, of course I'm still here!” Officer Grand replied, looking annoyed. ”The case isn't over, is it? Anyway, we searched the entire place already. There shouldn't be any more evidence.”
”And what are you doing here?” Prosecutor Parker asked Detective Rodney.
”Well, we're investigating. Why are you here?”
”The case is tomorrow, so I'm here to get some more evidence.”
”Did you find anything?” Officer Karma asked hopefully.
”Well, no. And even if I found evidence, I wouldn't give it to you guys.”
”Good point.” Detective Rodney said, ”Anyway, Officer Grand, where's Doctor Brown?”
”He's over there.” Officer Grand said, pointing to the next room. ”Why, do you need him? I could call him.”
”Did anyone call me?” Doctor Brown asked, walking towards them. ”Oh, Rodney, you're here again. And Karma and Byron.”
”Yes. Anyway, Doctor, did you find anything useful?” Detective Rodney asked.
Doctor Brown shook his head. ”No,” He said, ”There's nothing anymore here to find. All of the evidence has already been taken.”
”Really? There's nothing left? As in nothing?”
”Yeah, nothing.” Doctor Brown said. ”All the evidence has already been taken. Why, do you need them?”
”You could say that.” Detective Rodney said, ”I guess we'll have to look elsewhere.” he said to Karma and Byron when he turned around.