Medieval Cop 1 Part 2

-Dregg start questioning the Assistant-

"Good day, Officer." (Assistant)

"Trust me, nothing is good about today. Anyways, what is your job?" (Dregg)

"I am his assistant, my job was to do the minor and/or tedious work which would just be a waste of his time, that's how he described it anyway?" (Assistant)

"So I guess you weren't happy?" (Dregg)

"Obviously, even though I did dream about murdering him anyways." (Assistant)

"That's a dangerous thing to say in front of a police officer, don't you think?" (Dregg)

"It's because unlike that lady there, you don't look like the person to jump to conclusions based on just guesses." (Assistant)

"Seems like you had a tough time. Why didn't you just quit your job then?" (Dregg)

"...and what? Starve to death? Getting a new job in this economy is tough." (Assistant)

"Is that why you asked for a raise?" (Dregg)

"Oh... how did you know?" (Assistant)

"It's written in his diary. In fact, he mentions that he [kicked you out like a ball]." (Dregg)

"That slimy bast- It's true, I did ask him for a raise and he also kicked me out for asking, but I did not murder him." (Assistant)

"Why should I believe you?" (Dregg)

"Because I would be out a job if he died. In fact, that's my current situation. He was a bastard, but I needed the job, why would I kill my only source of income?" (Assistant)

'What he said does make sense.' (Dregg)

"Besides, during the time of the murder, I was completing some paperwork in my own home for these statues." (Assistant)

'Statues...?' (Dregg)

"Wait, hold your horses! Statues, you mean he had bought more than one?" (Dregg)

"Yes, I am guessing they are the ones currently standing in the room right now. Hold on I have the paper work to prove it." (Assistant)

[The Two Angel statues were bought by Mr. Eren Vil and are now a legal property of his]

'This document is a proof of purchase.' (Dregg)

'Wait. TWO Angels?' (Dregg)

-Dregg starts questioning the Neighbor-

"What are we still waiting for? It's obvious the priest did it. I need to go home as it is..." (Neighbor)

"Trust me Lady, I don't want to talk to you either, but it's all a part of my job, so let's just get this over with." (Dregg)

"How Rude...!!! I already said that the priest was responsible, I saw him entering the mansion in the evening." (Neighbor)

"Sheesh... How long are you planning on lying?" (Dregg)

"Oh yeah? Do you have any proof I am lying?" (Neighbor)

"Yes, first is your face, the second is that the diary mentions that he knew you were keeping an eye on him, and that in fact everyone in the neighborhood knew..." (Dregg)

"WHAT....!? But that's, how?" (Neighbor)

"The second thing mentioned in the dairy is that nobody met him until midnight. So your testimony is- FALSE...!!!!" (Dregg)

"ugh... No, but I did see someone..." (Neighbor)

"It's true that I kept an eye on him. But the reason was that he once hit our dog for trespassing into his property." (Neighbor)

"He almost broke the poor pup's leg, It was a bad experience for my whole family. Ever since then, I kept a close eye on him for the safety of my dog and family." (Neighbor)

"But then, why did you lie? Why blame the priest?" (Dregg)

"I did saw someone enter the mansion in the evening. The person was wearing clothing similar to the priest and the officer there confirmed that he visited yesterday." (Neighbor)

'So someone in priest's clothing entered the premises in the evening. But then, why wasn't it mentioned in the diary?' (Dregg)

"Anything else you can tell me? Anything can be useful... Even the most smallest detail..." (Dregg)

"well... AH...!!! Around dawn... I heard sounds of something breaking." (Neighbor)

"Breaking?" (Dregg)

"The first sounded like some wood breaking. The noise was loud enough to wake me up. The second came sometime later, it sounded like something shattering, like a vase." (Neighbor)

"...and you didn't hear any screams or anything?" (Dregg)

"No, surprisingly not... but later, I did hear some digging, and before I forget, one more thing caught my eye..." (Neighbor)

"...and that is?" (Dregg)

"The sounds were indeed strange, so some people, me included, went to look, it was then we found the body, but the weird thing was... All the doors were locked from the inside, I don't know how the criminal escaped." (Neighbor)

'...!!!! No signs of breaking and entering... Loud noises heard with no screams... and no sign of the criminal escape route..." (Dregg)

"Lady, I think I know what happened." (Dregg)

"...What?" (Neighbor)

"There is no sign of breaking and entering because- The criminal went through the front door, pretended to leave after visiting the lawyer, and hid somewhere in the mansion. ...and when the time seemed right, the killer attacked and killed the lawyer." (Dregg)

"...What? But where would he have hid himself?" (Neighbor)

"You said you heard a noised of wood breaking, so the place where he was hiding is inside the broken barrel with no wine inside. It is safe to presume that the killer was hiding inside it." (Dregg)

"Yes, that could make sense, but if it's true, then the killer could have been inside the house for days..." (Neighbor)

"Which could have complicated the case but you mentioned a visitor in the evening, Its likely that the same person is responsible." (Dregg)

"That person knew the priest was going to meet him, and also knew of your watching over the lawyer, because of the diary." (Dregg)

"So he disguised himself as the priest in order to fool you, however later, the real priest came and the killer had to wait till dawn to kill him." (Dregg)

"That's unbelievable, but if that's true then the killer had access to the lawyer's diary." (Neighbor)

'Exactly, that means the killer was someone close to the lawyer, but who?' (Dregg)

-Dregg starts questioning the Priest-

"Thank you for listening to my pleas. The young lady there almost arrested me." (Priest)

"Don't get me wrong, old man. You are still under suspicion. I just want to clear some things before an arrest is done." (Dregg)

"Very well, I will try to answer your questions as clearly as possible." (Priest)

"You mentioned a Will. What were the contents and how was the lawyer involved." (Dregg)

"Our Church's benefactor recently passed away. as His trusted friend, he had passed down his will to me." (Priest)

"I couldn't quite understand the details, hence I hired Mr. Eren Vil to explain the details to me. He invited my yesterday, to tell me about it." (Priest)

"...and?" (Dregg)

"I... I can't say the details, If news spread of this will, it will cause problems for the people involved." (Priest)

"You do realize the position you are in, right?" (Dregg)

"I am sorry, please try to understand. It is a grave matter which I cannot speak openly about." (Priest)

'Hmm... I don't think he will tell me everything yet. I will need to wait for the proper chance' (Dregg)

"You mentioned a barrel of wine. Specifically a new one." (Dregg)

"Hmm... Yes I did, the barrel was brand new and he invited me to open its seal, However, after hearing the details of the will, I immediately went home." (Priest)

"You say he never opened it. Then why is the barrel in tatters and no wine on the floor?" (Dregg)

"I don't know. He probably opened it after I left." (Priest)

'So he says, but then, why was there a need to open wine for this? Usually, it is reserved for special occasions only.' (Dregg)

"You were telling us to think of the children when Tira was about to arrest you, may I know why?" (Dregg)

"Ah...Yes, Our church also have an orphanage where we take care of children who have lost their family and have no one to care for them." (Priest)

"It is one of the reasons why our benefactor decided to help us." (Priest)

'Benefactor....Will....Children.... I think I figured out what the old priest is hiding.' (Dregg)

"I think I now know what this is all about." (Dregg)

"Excuse me?.." (Priest)

"I am saying, I have figured out the truth you are hiding." (Dregg)

"Let's start with, The Will. I can guess what the will was about, Priest." (Dregg)

"The will contained matter pertaining to his Inheritance..." (Dregg)

"I-I don't know what you are talking about?" (Priest)

"The reason you wanted to return to the church was to protect the children. Or should I say, a specific child..." (Dregg)

"Ugh...." (Priest)

"I know this country, and it's people. There is no one here that kind and rich to help some orphans." (Dregg)

"The only answer that remains is, Your Benefactor had an illegitimate child and that child is currently in you orphanage." (Dregg)

"That's not true... These are just your delusions, Sir..." (Priest)

"When you brought the will to E. Vil, He immediately found out of this. Greedy as he was, he tried to take advantage of the situation." (Dregg)

"He did this by adopting the child. Then by being the child's guardian, parent, and lawyer, he would be in control of everything." (Dregg)

"...which would also explain why he would celebrate by drinking wine. What do you say about this..." (Dregg)

"...Incredible, you seem to have found out everything." (Priest)

"It is as you say, the wretch asked me to prepare for adoption. Obviously, I declined and left the place. I just wanted to protect the child..." (Priest)

"But, I did not kill Mr. Vil. Though I am thankful to whoever did this." (Priest)

"I never thought I would see the day where a priest would thank a murderer..." (Dregg)

"The killer protected the child while destroying some evil, and for that, I am thankful." (Priest)

"...I guess that makes the two of us." (Dregg)

'The truth finally came to light. But it doesn't answer the question. Who killed the lawyer?' (Dregg)