Lord Crow Of Abria

”I hope you are aware of the possible problems this event could raise? ” Kim says as he cocks an eyebrow at the Marquess of Vargar who only seemed to laugh the young earls statement off which only pisses Kim off.

”Of course I am aware, Earl Cox. The grand nightingale ball is the perfect opportunity to lure Ostroxius in! You have been chasing after this killer for three days, its perfect timing if you would ask me. ” The Marquess replies as he puts his glass of champagne, sitting comfortably on the plush royal blue armchair. The young man only sighs and sips his tea before making his final decision. Looking up to the auburn haired man with a certain glint in his eyes, Royald clasped his hands together in delight as the earl sighs once again but this time in annoyance. Soon enough, the meeting was adjourned and the two nobles went their separate ways.

”So how did the meeting go? ” Nia asks while Kim shook his head, his cane making a thudding sound every time it struck the ground. The red haired got the message and nodded to herself, strolling beside the earl humming randomly.

In two days was September twenty seventh, Night of Luscinia Silva, the death anniversary of the beloved female singer which it was named after. The poor innocent ladys killer happened to be by the same man that the Blue Crow Earl is currently chasing. Seventeen year old unfortunate Luscinia was killed on the night after her performance backstage while resting. Her beautiful gray eyes gouged out , throat deeply slit whilst a tattoo of a rose was carved on her right wrist as a reminder from the killer. Ostroxius was quick and cunning to not leave a trace behind but somehow two years later he was found out by an eleven year old young earl. Kimberly Cox himself. And Ostroxius changed many names; Jarl Wolfe, Calek Barron, Leyml Arborgr. But Kim was smart and managed to find out his real name, Xius Hagar. The Hagar family, famously known for their crimes of many and Xius was the only Hagar member left. He added the word ostro to his name meaning sharp, Ostroxius. Kim only laughed dryly when he found out what the old man did to his formal name.

”Howser. ” Kim grunted as the said coachman obeys immediately opening the limousine for the young earl and the detective who entered.

”That Marquess is really taking advantage of the situation. Stefan, keep an eye on him for me ” The light haired blunette orders as the butler nods in understanding as he soon finishes preparing the cool drinks and pastries that he bought from a nearby fancy bakery. Taking a raspberry muffin, Kim bit into it grumpily as he was still irritated with Viscount Royald while Nia sipped her cooled fruit juice, looking out the window. They soon arrived at a crime scene where their assistance was needed. Another young lady had died, a maid. Her body was found near the entrance of the mansion of the well known duchy of Calma, just this morning. Kimberly and Nia passed through the crowd with the help of Stefan and soon came face to face with one of the high commanding police officers, Jarius Sandalvo.

”Earl Cox, here to study the scene? ” Jarius asks to which Kim reaffirms with a nod, the officer moved to the side and nodded at the other guards making a circle around the crime scene to block the view of the crowd. Nia kneels down to the blanket covered body while looking around the surroundings. The cement pavement was tainted with bloody hand prints and black dust that shimmers against the sun making Nia and Kim raise a brow.

”This is the first time he left such a mess.. ” Kim says as he slides his fingers against the black dust and rubbed his thumb and index together. A small spark erupted from the friction making the earl let out a huff.

”Looks like he uses that to help him get away, the maid must have put up a fight before she was killed and in turn made this mess of black powder.. ” Nia says as she places her hands on her hips and looks at the corpse with a frown as she scans the corpse from head to toe. Noting that the cause of death was the same as the previous victims, a slit to the throat.

”Please take the corpse to the funeral director, and send a letter to the womans relatives. I will pay for the funeral preparations. ” Kim says to the officer as he stands up and removes his gloves, giving it to Stefan while Jarius nodded and ordered his men to gently prepare the body to send to the funeral parlor.

”You
e generous as always Lord Kimberly ” Jarius ays while the said young man sighs and shakes his head, smiling a little.

”It is the least that I could do. ” Kim says as he and Nia both enter the carriage once again. Unknown to them, a man watches the earl and young detective from inside a dresser shop while soon going out and gets in a carriage that immediately leads outside the city of Erdonia.

Two days passed and it was in the afternoon when Kim came to pick up Nia for the nightingale ball. Dressed in a gorgeous red gown given by Kim himself, Nia takes her friends hand as he helps her up to the carriage.

”You look very handsome, my lord~ ” The redhead teases, making the blunette earl roll his eyes and chuckle.

”So do you Miss Hunter, you look exceedingly lovely as well ” Kim says making Nia blush and laugh, smacking his arm as they soon both enter the carriage to go to the mansion of Marquess Royald.

They soon arrived and were greeted by the Marquess himself, greeting them a bit too jolly much to Kims annoyance. Entering the banquet hall, men were dressed in fancy suits and women were in magnificent gowns decorated in ribbons and pearls. Tables were filled with exquisite food and expensive wines but both Nia and Kim knew they were here for the killer Ostroxius.

And thus the night for the search began.