Order of the Black Sun Series: Books 13-15 (The Black Sun Series Boxset) by Preston William Child

Author:Preston William Child [Child, Preston William]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-01-24T22:00:00+00:00

19

The Babel Exposition

“We found him! He’s fine. Just knocked out and gagged!” one of the police officers announced when they found Dr. Fritz. He was exactly where Marduk had told them to look. They could not hold Marduk without concrete proof that he’d committed the murders of the precious nights, so Marduk had yielded up his location.

The imposter insisted that he’d only overpowered the doctor and assumed his guise to allow him to exit the hospital without suspicion. But Werner’s appointment had blindsided him, forcing him to play the role a little longer, “…until Nurse Marx spoiled my plans,” he lamented, shrugging in defeat.

A few minutes after the police captain in charge of the Karlsruhe Police headquarters showed up, Marduk’s brief statement was completed. They could only charge him for petty offenses like minor assault.

“Lieutenant, after the police are finished I must clear the detainee medically before you take him,” Nurse Marx told Werner in front of the officers. “It is hospital protocol. Otherwise the Luftwaffe might incur legal consequences.”

No sooner had she touched on the subject when it became relevant in the flesh. A woman walked into the office, a posh leather briefcase in her hand and dressed in corporate attire. “Good day,” she addressed the police officers with a firm, but cordial tone. “Miriam Inkley, British legal liaison of the W.U.O. branch in Germany. I understand that this sensitive matter has been brought to your attention, Captain?”

The police commander concurred with the lawyer. “Yes, it has, madam. However, we are still sitting with an open homicide case and the military is claiming our only suspect. That presents a problem.”

“Not to worry, Captain. Come, let us discuss the joint operations of the Air Force Criminal Investigation Unit and the Karlsruhe Police HQ in another room,” the mature British woman offered. “You can authorize the details if they satisfy your investigation in association with the W.U.O. If not, we can arrange a future meeting to better accommodate your grievances.”

“No, please, let me see what the W.U.O. has in mind. As long as we bring the guilty individual to justice. I don’t care about the media coverage, just justice for the families of these three victims,” the police captain was heard saying as the two of them walked off into the corridor. The officers said goodbye and followed, paperwork in hand.

“So the W.U.O. even knows that the pilot was involved in some underhanded PR stunt?” Nurse Marx worried. “That is pretty serious. I hope this does not foil the big treaty they’re going to sign soon.”

“No, the W.U.O. does not know anything about this,” Sam said. He was wrapping his bleeding knuckles in a sterile bandage. “In fact, we’re the only ones who are privy to the escaped pilot and, hopefully soon, the reasons for his pursuit.” Sam looked at Marduk who nodded in compliance.

“But…” Marlene Marx tried to protest, pointing at the now empty door where the British lawyer had just told them otherwise.

“Her name is Margaret. She just saved

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