143 – Irene Adler (3)
Of course, Jane Watson’s friend Sherlock Holmes got up first without giving a clear answer to Watson’s question.
Of course, it was inevitable for Holmes that he would have to explain literally everything to make Watson understand, but Watson had no choice but to follow his friend in embarrassment, like a half-hearted refutator.
Although he was a little embarrassed for a moment, even Watson had already become accustomed to his friend’s behavior and attitude towards him, so he quickly followed him and got into the carriage.
It was amazing every time he saw it, but his friend used to catch a carriage whenever he wanted, as if he was a person with a personal carriage on the street, and even this Watson did not bother to ask.
This is an example that proves how close Jane Watson has already become to Sherlock Holmes, and how she has come to know the strangest man in London in a short period of time.
But even Watson was able to tell where the carriage carrying himself and Holmes was headed. In fact, if you didn’t know, there was bound to be serious problems for Watson personally in many ways.
Holmes told the coachman the destination directly and gave him a one-pound gold coin, and as soon as the carriage started running, Holmes informed him as well.
It was unusual kindness. In fact, it was common sense and courtesy when meeting people, but Watson couldn’t help but be moved by the fact that Holmes knew how to show such consideration to him.
“What kind of stupid idea are you thinking again, Watson?”
“Ah… “I didn’t think anything!”
Of course, soon that feeling of gratitude faded. Because my friend, who reads my psychology keenly like a mind reader, blurts it out to me every time.
Watson felt a little foolish, so he cleared his throat in embarrassment and remained silent for now.
I emphasize again, Jane Watson was already very familiar with Holmes. Or, would it be more accurate to say that it is the result of long training?
It was not an expression suitable for a person, but it was clear that Watson had become somewhat accustomed to Holmes.
Until a few weeks ago, it was the routine of the two people to ask questions like immature children and listen to Holmes sigh when they were curious.
But just as Watson changed a little, Holmes also changed a little.
As I was looking expressionlessly at Watson, who was sitting across from me, I felt like I was watching a dog that was following the command to wait but was also looking anxiously at its owner.
There was no need to be too harsh.
Holmes had soft thoughts without realizing it. Maybe it was because he was always nagging his family, including his Mycroft brother.
No, Holmes thought differently.
Watson was certainly a good friend, and in many ways a friend with regrettable sides, but at the same time, he was also a colleague who would help him against Professor Moriarty.
So Holmes opened his mouth cautiously.
“Watson, the music concert hall we’re heading to, have you been there, or at least heard of it?”
“It’s a famous place.”
As Holmes began, Watson nodded his head.
If what Watson heard was accurate, their carriage was now heading to a famous concert hall located in London’s West End.
Of course, Watson also visited from time to time to enjoy various performances there.
James Moriart Just as Tiga felt bored in life in England under Victoria’s rule until she met her disciple, the British people were always feeling bored in their lives.
So, naturally, I had no choice but to stick to limited things to enjoy. Of course it wasn’t drugs. Before Watson, sitting alone was a drug addict who enjoyed hallucinations, stimulation, and inspiration, but for most people, drugs were close to essential nutrients for daily life.
Of course, as it was a place where Shakespeare once roamed, there were many theaters lined up in London. But since you can’t just watch plays all the time, Londoners naturally began to become obsessed with music.
Music concert hall was a suitable place to satisfy the needs of such people. Anyone in the middle class who had enough money would visit nearby concert halls and enjoy watching singers singing popular songs, or enjoying simple acts or entertainment performed by them.
If you include the outskirts of London, there were over 300 ‘play productions’ and ‘concert halls’ of this complex type.
Of course, the place Watson and Holmes went to was a bit more noble, a place more suited to the tastes of intellectuals and the upper class.
A well-known concert hall that does not just sing popular songs, but sometimes even performs opera.
“As I already told you, a singer named Sybil Vane, James Vane’s older sister, was employed at that concert hall. And he’s already deceased.”
“…… “I heard she hanged herself. So, Holmes, do you think that singer Sybil Vane was murdered?”
As she was with Holmes, she was imitating him without realizing it and was trying to solve her riddles. That’s why Watson put his dark imagination into his mouth, and Holmes quietly shook his head.
“You can’t be sure. But I think maybe not. “Watson, if you want to imitate me, I recommend that you act carefully.”
“Oh, that…” Okay. Anyway, why are you going?”
“Watson, don’t be so hasty. Even though I already told you the answer, you’re urging me on. Use your head, use your head.”
Of course, Watson did not make any excuses in response to Holmes’ words. Even so, it was clear that he would be scolded by Holmes again.
Holmes also continued speaking as if he had no intention of teasing Watson any further.
“As I said, we are sorely lacking in data. However, the reason I paid attention to Sybil Vane is because there is a high possibility that there is a connection. Of course, there has not been a complete investigation into James Vane, who was found dead with a torso, so there may be other circumstances we don’t know about. But since there are no clues, I have no choice but to find out one by one myself.”
“Isn’t that too vague?”
“That’s the way it is before you do the original investigation. Think of a mathematician trying to prove something with a blank page in front of him, Watson. He had just written down the hypothesis he wanted to prove and was just starting to think about it. You see, we… “I have to face M.”
As Holmes’ voice suddenly became gloomy without realizing it, Watson also slightly lowered his head. However, as if making a promise, Holmes made an effort to raise his voice and quickly added:
“Anyway! The existence of a family member who hanged himself in a theater is quite meaningful. Why did they do that? We don’t know anything yet. However, I did some research on Sybil Vane and found it quite interesting.”
“… Are you a famous singer? “This is the first time I’ve heard of such a person.”
“He was a talented singer whose name should have been known, but he died before that. However, they say she was quite a beauty. She is a talented and beautiful female singer. Nine times out of ten, it will be a passionate fight. So how will the younger brother, who has finished his long voyage and has to take care of his family as the head of the family, accept this? “Can’t you draw, Watson?”
“…… Ruler… I’m not sure. In my case…… As I said, Henry tried to sell me out.”
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“Both Watson and I are not an ordinary family, so let’s move on.”
Soon the carriage arrived at the concert hall.
But only then did Watson realize one problem. Therefore, in order to stop her friend before something happened, she grabbed Holmes’s sleeve and stopped him.
“What’s going on, Watson?”
“Now… Wait, wait, Holmes! Uh… How are you going to investigate? There’s no way you can investigate if you just go in blindly! That… It’s really dangerous to sneak in like last time or make a fuss! “Unlike beating up street thugs, this time the two of us are really going to be dragged away by the police!”
It was a common sense worry. Of all the things Watson had experienced so far, they were all far from legal.
Belatedly, I felt both fear and pleasure that I might actually be taken to prison this time, but unfortunately, Holmes laughed at Watson.
“… “I don’t know what you think of me, Watson, but of course I’m going to use legal methods.”
“Uh… What are you going to do? Ah! Wealth… You’re trying to get people out by setting a fire and sneaking in! Wait a minute, width… There’s no bomb, what should I do? Mind… “Do you use magic?”
“…… “The concert hall manager knows someone.”
“Huh?”
Watson couldn’t believe it, but he couldn’t hide his embarrassment as he went straight inside and saw his friend chatting with the concert hall manager as if he really knew him.
Then I remembered that a friend of mine had once told me in passing that he had learned acting.
“Watson, don’t stand still and follow me.”
“Yes? What… what?”
“Watson, don’t look stupid. Luckily, they said there was a singer who knew Sybil Vane.”
“I heard that Miss Adler worked under that person in the past.”
