"A truck? What's going on?" 4
The butler hurriedly added, "A man drove a truck to the villa’s entrance, saying that it bears a gift for you." 1
“Where is the man now?"
"I heard it over the security intercom at the entrance, but when I came out, he left the truck there and was gone.”
Machi shuddered in shock upon hearing this! What kind of person gave gifts in a truck? Did he literally just park the truck in front of the house and leave? Not to mention that he did all this at such a tense moment! 3
At this thought, he asked nervously, "Have you opened it to see what's inside?" 3
The butler answered, "No, I haven't opened it yet. I thought I would wait until you returned to decide."
Machi blurted, "Call the police! Call the police now!
Maybe there’s a bomb in that truck!"
The butler quickly replied, "Master, we have done the explosives and toxic substances inspections on the truck and found no abnormality." 2
"No abnormality?” Machi was slightly relieved upon hearing this.
Generally speaking, if someone wanted to harm
others, they would opt for bombs or poison, and since there was no abnormality after inspection, there should be no problem.
The inspection equipment used at the Takahashi residence to detect explosives and toxic substances was the same as that used at airports and customs with very high accuracy and sensitivity. No strange objects or substances could escape from such equipment. 5
When he thought of this, he said, "I'll be back in a few minutes. Wait for me.” 2
After ending the call, Machi massaged his aching temples in exhaustion.
Tokyo had been so chaotic since yesterday that his entire body was a bit tensed and jittery.
Eikichi frowned and continued, "Is it a seafood delivery truck? I asked the maid to order an excellent bluefin tuna yesterday, and it would be delivered in the next two days."
The butler hurriedly spoke, "Young Master, the delivery man said it was a gift for Master, not for you." 2
Eikichi replied, "Maybe it was a mistake. Where’s the driver?" "Gone..."
"That’s weird..."
Eikichi blurted, "Why did he leave the truck here if he was delivering something?”
Machi's eyebrows were knitted out of anxiety. "This whole thing is so weird..." 4
The butler then said, "Master, we’ve inspected the truck with our equipment. There should be no danger. Should we open the freezer and take a look?" 3
Machi nodded after a moment of silence. "Open it and see what kind of tricks they are hiding inside!"
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