The events of this chapter are taking place in the most visited detectives' bar in the entire city, that is, while the events of the previous chapter are taking place, this one is happening at the same time.
"Hey man, do you know why so many detectives are here?"
"They say that all the detectives closest to this area have been called to be here at this time."
"Huuuuhh, seriously? Then we'll have to wait and see what happens."
"SILENCE! EVERYONE PLEASE SILENCE!"
...
Silence filled the room, as none other than Anderson "The Berserker" was standing before everyone.
"Very well. I have called you all to this very important meeting for two reasons. The first is to mourn and pay tribute to our great friend and colleague Everton, who sadly passed away recently, but will remain in our hearts as one of the kindest detectives in the entire city. I ask that you enjoy a glass of wine and a moment of silence."
Then the detectives began to slowly drink the glasses of wine out of respect for Everton.
Some minutes later.
"Now that we have finished our mourning, I will move on to the second reason why I called you. As you all know, we detectives, since the beginning of our careers, are grouped in pairs so that the work becomes easier, faster, and more dynamic. However, some of the best detectives were able to perform their duties better alone than many other teams. The most recent case was Everton and Jack who, despite being a pair, worked more easily alone than together."
"Excuse me sir!"
Said a detective in the corner of the room.
"Yes, what do you want?"
"Don't you think it's an insult to praise that damned murderer Jack? Besides, why the hell did he get together with Everton?! In fact, it was that damned Jack who must have killed Everton."
The whole room turned to that detective with a terrifying look.
"Let me pass!"
SLAP!!!
Anderson suddenly gives the detective a big slap in the face.
"OUCH! WHY DID YOU DO THAT?!"
"You don't seem to know, but Jack is the best detective the city has right now. He solved all the cases that most people struggled with easily, and he never received the proper credit or fame! It's all because of you fellow detectives, who were shitty!"
After a big lecture, Anderson calms down and says seriously.
"Fortunately, most people here have already regretted it after Jack's success in capturing Lorenzo. But it seems there are still some people like you who don't see the news and the world that revolves around them. Go home and think about your actions, I don't want to see you anymore today."
"Yes, sir!!"
Said the detective as he silently left the bar.
"Well, picking up where I left off, Jack now finds himself without anyone to partner with him. I'll be starting an interview for candidates to join Jack. Anyone interested in this opportunity should come to my office tomorrow morning and wait in line until it's your turn. Understood?!"
"YES, SIR!!!"
Everyone in the room shouted.