Captain Braunsfeld Posted July 22, 2023 Sholmes, Dr. Sonwat and Hallcroft Py are inside the building in Merryweather Road where the ‘Fellowship of the Greybeards’ used to meet. They are facing a door leading further into the building. Hallcroft Py: “The door is locked.” Sholmes: “Right. I have expected this.” Hallcroft Py: “And what is behind that locked door?” Sholmes: “I will find out.” Sholmes (to Sonwat): “After we got trapped during our last adventure, I decided to bring my ‘special key’ with me.” Sholmes quickly unlocks the door and they move on. Sholmes (surprised): “Hello. Who are you?” (no answer) Sholmes: “Oh, I see. This is just another torso-statue with a mask.” Hallcroft Py: “A mask?” Sholmes: “Yes. This is what I feared. Mr Py – the painting of yours was done to create a mask of your face afterwards. Then Mr. Elventree probably impersonated you to get access to the office building of EE&S.” Spoiler Easterhazy, Easterbunny & Santa Mr. Py: “I do not quite understand.” Sholmes: “You think that you have ghosted your job at EE&S. I think you did not.” Mr. Py: “But I never went there. As I was told by Mr. Elventree.” Sholmes: “Yes. You did not start with EE&S. Mr. Elventree masked himself as Hallcroft Py and took on the job.” Mr. Py: “But why?” Sholmes: “It must have something to do with the Bank of Pontelli, I guess.” Dr. Sonwat: “Look what I have found here!” (he holds a white bag). “This looks like what Lord Rushinthought had described – the bag with his horse race money.” Sholmes: “And – is there money inside the bag?” Dr. Sonwat (after checking): “Quite so.” Mr. Py: “What will you do now? And where is Miss Sevenfish?” Sholmes: “I do not know, unfortunately. We will leave everything here untouched. I do not want to inform the villains that we are up their trail.” Mr. Py: “But you need to do something.” Sholmes: “We will inform the officials of Pontelli at once. I know their Colonel Brickinson.” (They leave, leaving no trace of their presence.) (to be continued) The story so far: Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 (you are here) Chapter 6 There is a lot of music in this chapter. So you know how I feel while I am writing this stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD Posted July 22, 2023 Herlock Sholmes found the horse race money. So, he has 100% success rate. This is a very nicely decorated room for making masks. I like the Lego painting of Girl with a Pearl Earring. Elventree is really a good painter. I think a tunnel was dug between the Easterhazy, Easterbunny & Santa building and the Bank of Pontelli. What is he trying to steal from the bank? Is it doubloons, gold, jewellery or something else? Maybe the original painting is in the bank? Where is Miss Sevenfish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted July 22, 2023 5 hours ago, NOD said: Herlock Sholmes found the horse race money. So, he has 100% success rate. I agree 5 hours ago, NOD said: I think a tunnel was dug between the Easterhazy, Easterbunny & Santa building and the Bank of Pontelli. What is he trying to steal from the bank? Is it doubloons, gold, jewellery or something else? Maybe the original painting is in the bank? Where is Miss Sevenfish? You are reading too many adventure stories! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraunces Posted July 23, 2023 On 7/22/2023 at 12:59 PM, NOD said: I like the Lego painting of Girl with a Pearl Earring. Didnt even see that one until now... sharp Nod! I get to think we are dealing with a serial mask making thief.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yperio_Bricks Posted July 23, 2023 Surely in the bank's vault are some deposit boxes full of precious tulip certificates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted August 5, 2023 On 7/23/2023 at 6:12 PM, Fraunces said: Didnt even see that one until now... sharp Nod! I get to think we are dealing with a serial mask making thief.. Mask making thief? Again? Who would have thought... On 7/23/2023 at 11:17 PM, Yperio_Bricks said: Surely in the bank's vault are some deposit boxes full of precious tulip certificates There was. At a time, but not anymore. You can see the vault in chapter 7! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted August 8, 2023 Aha! The mystery is (somewhat) solved! Will they stop the robbery in time... ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted August 8, 2023 4 hours ago, Kai NRG said: Aha! The mystery is (somewhat) solved! Will they stop the robbery in time... ? Sometimes I keep forgetting what I still have to reveal to the readers. In this episode it was ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
