Undead Requiem

Chapter 10: Bewitched by the Devil

Chef Leger escaped being fired.The ingredients sent by Oval and Whitman were praised by the gentlemen.Lawrence, in a good mood, praised Legge generously.

But he wants more than that.Whether it is the dishes made by Leger, or the precious ingredients in other gentlemen's homes, slowly, slowly, they can no longer satisfy their desires.

Sitting in the garden sipping afternoon tea, Lawrence was thinking: what is the most delicious thing in the world?Could it be that the answer cannot be found in this life?

Hunting around with Oval for strange creatures to sell to Chef Leger, Whitman slowly built up a fortune.When he returned to the poorhouse that day, Sister Emma stopped him.She said: "Dear Whitman, someone is missing in the East End of London. I hope you will take care of yourself."

Whitman raised a smile: "Miss Emma, ​​thank you for your reminder."

In the East End of London, people die every day due to disease, murder, etc.Moreover, even if there is a disappearance, the police are unwilling to come to this chaotic and dirty place to investigate.

It's like the poor woman who couldn't wear shoes came to the police station crying and reported today, begging them to get her baby back.Detective Charles took over the case when the police tried to send her away.Poor woman, thanking him with folded hands.

Detective Charles is a man with a heart of justice.Although most of the weird cases that happened in London eventually became unsolved cases.But he will not stop his pursuit of the truth.

Every year, countless cases of missing persons occur.In the slums of the East District, it is easy to become the target of criminals.Because it's so easy to get rid of a person here.Detective Charles remembered a disappearance two years ago.After the investigation, it was found that the man who disappeared from the East District was caught, trafficked and detained in a factory, where he was enslaved and oppressed to work.

To put it bluntly, this is a slave.

There are also beautiful women who will be trafficked into sex.

But whatever it was, it wasn't what they wanted.Because, saying so is scarier than death.

Charles hated human traffickers, and even more hated treating humans as slaves.But he's just a little detective and can't change anything.But as long as he can save, even if there is only one person, he will pull the other person out of the dark world.

Putting on his top hat, Detective Charles heads to London's East End alone to investigate missing children.

"Chef Leger gave less money." In the evening, Orval counted the money in his hand, and then gave half to Whitman.Whitman took it and said, "Maybe what we're looking for is too common."

Oval scratched his head lazily: "It would be great if we could catch the devil, then we can sell it for a big price."

Looking at the demons flying over their heads, Whitman said to himself: You must not like them.

Recently, I have repeatedly seen demons appearing around me.He couldn't help thinking, what do they want from him?Or do you want to eat his soul?

Of course, he will not take the initiative to deal with demons.This group of ugly things parasitic in London is terrible.

After saying goodbye to Oval and returning to the poorhouse, he felt a different atmosphere.Moreover, Detective Charles was also seen.

In vain, Whitman had an ominous premonition.

So, he stepped forward and asked, "Detective Charles, what happened?"

Detective Charles said, "Whitman, there are children missing from the poorhouse."

Whitman was startled: "What?"

The missing child is called Lisa and she is only eight years old.She disappeared at noon today. When Dean Eva let the children eat, they found that one person was missing.She and Sister Emma searched in the poorhouse, but found no one.So, go to the police station to file a report.

Inspector Charles, who had recently been investigating disappearances in the East End of London, took up the case.

"During this period of investigation, there are already five missing children in the East District. Their age ranges from three to 15 years old. The children in the poorhouse are easy targets for the other party. Therefore, Dean Eva, please Protect the children." Detective Charles ordered.

Dean Eva said: "Thank you, kind detective, I will protect the children."

After the investigation, Detective Charles left the poorhouse.After he left, in the auditorium, Dean Eva summoned all the children and told them not to leave the poorhouse, even near the door.Then, he turned to Whitman and said, "Whitman, until the murderer is caught, you will not be allowed to step out of the poorhouse."

Whitman argued, "Dean Eva, I want to go out and find Lisa."

Hearing his words, the other children followed suit: "We're going to find Lisa too."

Looking at the disobedient children, Dean Eva was very angry. She screamed angrily: "No! You must not step out of here! Whitman, if you dare to disobey me, you will be locked in the basement !"

Aware of his impulsiveness, Whitman apologized, then reassured the upset children.

When night fell and Whitman was about to go out with an oil lamp, he met Dean Eva again.The harsh old woman said dryly: "Whitman, you always do things that make me angry."

Whitman apologized: "Dean Eva, I'm sorry."

Dean Eva cursed: "I hope the devil will tear your body apart, take out your heart and eat it." After finishing speaking, she went back to her room upstairs to sleep.

Walt had a recent experience, and it had something to do with the little guy.But what I didn't expect was that the other party would come to the door so quickly.

"Knock, knock, knock." The door rang.

Walter opened the door and saw the little guy who came to him for the first time.

Seeing Mr. Death at home, Whitman smiled: "Good evening, Mr. Walt."

"Good evening, Whitman." Walt stepped aside to let the little one through the door.

While Walter was making a cup of tea for the little guy, the other party asked him a question: "Mr. Walter, I'm looking for someone."

He knew that the little guy took the initiative to find him, and he definitely didn't come to him for a tryst.He offered a cup of tea and said, "Let me guess, you're looking for the kid named Lisa, right?"

The tea in Whitman's hand almost fell from his hand.

Walt knew that this meant that Lisa was dead.

Steady, Whitman said, "Yes. Can you tell me where she is?"

Walt apologized: "Sorry, I can't tell you."

Whitman looked down at the teacup, then looked up and asked, "Did Mr. Walt send her away?"

Walter nodded: "Yes...she is a lovely girl, and she recognized me as a friend who was with Whitman. She also said that she didn't want Whitman to be sad."

Walt would sometimes send Whitman back to the poorhouse, and the little guy inside would know him after coming and going.When Lisa's soul was harvested, she was terrified by a horrific death, but not so much when he appeared.

What a brave girl.

But he is death and cannot save her.Although, it would make Whitman feel bad.

Knowing that Lisa was indeed killed, Whitman thanked: "Thank you, Mr. Walter." Then, he said goodbye and left his home.

As soon as he walked out of the building, a demon came to him with withered wings: "Whitman."

This was the first time the demon had spoken to him on his own initiative.Perhaps, he was discovered by them when he was obliterating human souls.He pretended not to see or hear, and continued walking.But the demon kept up with flapping its wings.

"I know you can not only see Death, but also me."

Whitman kept walking, and the demon followed him with flapping wings and said, "I know where the girl you are looking for is."

Whitman paused.

The devil let out a strange laugh of "Jie Jie": "Follow me."

Whitman hesitated and followed.

From the upstairs window, Walter sighed and shook his head when he saw this scene—the innocent little guy was actually tricked away by the cunning devil.

So, he jumped out of the window, and Ta Kong followed.

Whitman followed the demons to an abandoned church, where a group of demons inhabited, and the moonlight shone in through the broken roof. He was terrified just by seeing it with his eyes.

Whitman, who had just stepped into the abandoned church, caused quite a commotion.

"Look, there's the boy who played with Death."

"I know his secret."

"Of course, we have seen the secret in his body with our own eyes. I believe that if the god of death in black knows this secret, he will definitely kill him."

"Yes, so we have to keep this secret for him."

"But the soul in him is really damn delicious."

"Oh, when will he die? I want to eat his soul."

Or squatting on the broken statue of the Virgin, or hanging on the church wall sculpture, or hanging on the beam.The group of demons whispered.Facing dozens of demons, at this moment, Whitman wanted to escape.But wanting to know the truth about Lisa, he endured the fear of the devil.

Under the moonlight shining in, the demon leader fanned his huge wings to Whitman: "My honored guest, you are welcome." His tall withered body and red eyes were able to tear apart everything The sharp nails gave Whitman an invisible sense of oppression.

Fighting back his fear, Whitman smiled and said, "Hello, Devil."

Surrounding him, the demon leader said: "Oh, I like the word 'devil'. So, let me guess why you came here? It's for that poor girl, right? What happened to her is sympathetic And death is unforgivable. That poor girl suffered so much before she died, and those villains who tortured her were so cruel. Her body was stabbed one after another. Cut off. Her eyes, gouged out. Her limbs were cut off, and finally, they ripped out her brain and internal organs. Oh, the abandoned child of God, so sad."

Whitman bit his lip and clasped his hands tightly together.

The demon leader who circled Whitman stood in front of him: "So, boy, what do you want from me?"

Looking up into the demon's eyes, Whitman said, "I wonder where the guy who killed her is?"

The demon leader moved again: "Child, you know that we are demons. And demons are greedy. Therefore, if you want to get news, you must pay a corresponding price in exchange."

"what do you want?"

"I want your soul. Your soul attracts us. As long as I eat your soul, the power in me will become stronger."

"No, I will not sell my soul."

"Such a clever and cautious boy. You have another choice."

"What choice?"

"Choose to join us."

"Join you? But I'm just human."

The demon leader put his sharp fingers on Whitman's forehead and said, "You are not an ordinary human being." He let out a "Jie Jie" strange laugh, and continued to circle Whitman, saying, "We know the secret about you .And this secret is not allowed by the god of death. As long as you join us, then we will protect you from the god of death."

"Why do you want me to join you?"

"Because we need a power that can compete with the god of death." Only in this way can they eat more souls.

Whitman was silent.The demon leader continued to bewitch: "Human souls should be free, and the god of death has no right to judge them. Children, think about it, is it necessary for the god of death to exist? No, their existence will only bring death and sorrow. Think about that poor girl, think of how death has left her alone. Oh, what a sad thing..."

When the demon incited Whitman, a voice came: "Whitman, death is a protector, not a killer. In order to eat human souls, the demon can tell any lie."

Walter, who appeared at some time, stood on the statue, and the moonlight shone on him, as if he had become a priest.

When the other demons saw it, they stirred up.

The god of death has come again.Moreover, this time no one found out how he sneaked in here.

Jumping from the statue to Whitman, Walt cupped his face in his hands.Walt stared into those amber eyes: "Whitman, the truth is always there, waiting for you to seek it yourself. Listening to the lies of the devil will make you fall into the abyss beyond redemption."

Whitman came back to his senses, and he took a sharp step back.

Yes, Walt was right.He should not be bewitched by the devil, but to seek the truth by himself.

The demon leader flapped his huge wings and flew up. He stood on the statue and looked down at the god of death and the boy: "Damn Walt, you should be cut into pieces."

Walt sneered: "I'm not happy to lure Whitman here."

The atmosphere began to become tense.

The demons flapped their wings ready to move, their eyes glowed red, as if flying over to pierce Walter's heart in the next second.

The demon leader "Jie Jie" laughed strangely, and predicted: "One day, you will kill Whitman with your own hands." The other demons flew up.Above Walt and Whitman, they dance in circles and curse Walt.

Whitman grabs Walt's hand and "escapes" from the demon's lair.

"Goodbye, Mr. Walt." Outside the abandoned church, Whitman let go of Walt's hand and waved goodbye to him with a smile.

Watching the back of Whitman leaving, Walt said helplessly: "The little guy is avoiding me again."

What is the secret in the mouth of the devil?What power does Whitman have to contend with death?

These were all he heard when he first arrived at the abandoned church.

What is the secret of the little guy, so that the demon leader bewitched him and wanted to recruit him to be one of them.He wanted to know these questions very much.But neither the Devil nor Whitman apparently would tell him.

"One day, you'll kill Whitman yourself."

It's a dire prophecy.

One night, Whitman tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

He sat up and pulled his suitcase from under the bed.Inside, it is full of favorite things he has collected since he was a child.But the most eye-catching thing is a black coat.Sister Emma said that when she picked him up at the gate of the poorhouse, she wrapped him up.Moreover, there is still a note with a name without a surname on it.

Sometimes, he wondered if this was left by his father who abandoned him.But soon, he put this annoying thought behind him.

Among the children in the poorhouse, no one would go to the bottom of who was the one who gave birth to him.

Putting down his coat, he took out a book with missing pages, and lay down on the bed to read it.While watching, he thought, how much did Walter hear, did he suspect him?Would he really kill him if he knew he had wiped out human souls?

After thinking about it, he decided to stay away from that Mr. Death.

Dean Eva issued a ban, all children are not allowed to leave the poorhouse for half a step.But Whitman walked out of the poorhouse on the grounds that he was looking for work.Regarding the worries of other children, Whitman rubbed their little heads with a smile, comforted and encouraged them with a smile.Little Allen said loudly that Whitman would not abandon them, and the children were happy.

Whitman thought that when little Allen grows up, he must be a responsible man.

Not long after he walked out of the poorhouse, a hand patted his shoulder, startling him.

It's Oval.The bad boy looked displeased.

"Chef Leger seems to have found more delicious ingredients, and he is no longer willing to buy the food we caught."

This means that they lack an income.

"Could it be that we're going back into the sewer to catch mice? No, I hate mice."

Whitman wanted to tell this "friend" that he had always robbed other children of mice in exchange for rewards.

"How about, let's take a peek at what kind of ingredients Chef Leger received? As long as we know what it is, we can also hunt and sell it to him." Oval's eyes sparkled.

Whitman refused, saying: "I'm sorry, Oval. I have something else to do and I can't follow you to the manor." He also wanted to investigate the case of Lisa's disappearance and murder.Therefore, it is no longer possible to follow Oval to hunt.But Oval was relentless.

"Why?"

Whitman didn't tell him what happened to Lisa, and besides, it had nothing to do with this guy.Oval, who pesters him, sees him unmoved.Then he put his waist in and said loudly: "Wait, Whitman, I must know what kind of ingredients Chef Leger needs. At that time, let's hunt together again."

Whitman smiled and said, "Okay."

So Oval went to Lawrence's estate alone.

How to investigate the clues that Lisa was killed?He might be able to get a clue from Detective Charles.Thinking of this, Whitman went to the London police station.

At the police station, Detective Charles heard his intentions and said, "Whitman, you shouldn't be investigating this case alone." He was only 14 years old, and he was a good target for the murderer of the disappearance case.Detective Charles couldn't forgive himself if something happened to Whitman while investigating the case.

Whitman's beautiful amber eyes looked at him: "Mr. Charles, hiding in a shell and doing nothing is an act of cowardice."

He couldn't stand the next "Lisa" showing up.The other party killed innocent children so cruelly, and the children in the poorhouse were in danger every day they failed to arrest the villains.