Chapter 52: Old friend (2)

"It would have been good if you could stay until the contest," Rafael said as he walked through the front door with Edgar. He could use Edgar as a distraction for the young ladies in town to turn their attention to Edgar instead of him. 

"It would be a good opportunity for me to continue hiding from my mother and Tobias, but Alfred would miss me and I am still in charge of the case in Lockwood. I cannot stay away for too long. It is another reason to kill Tobias," Edgar said as his days had become busy looking for the person who was taking young girls.

"Right. Word of that has reached here. We also have a case of young girls being forced into the red-light district or being bought since their families need the money. What is becoming of this kingdom? Do you have any clues yet?" Rafael asked.