Mysterious Assembly This Too Shall Pass

The National Gallery, a quiet corner after the meeting with Senior Inspector Jonny. Alan and the Chief Superintendent stand near a massive painting, tension in the air

Alan Thompson : Main Character

It’s hard to believe someone could steal from a place like this.

Sr.Inspector Jonny

Hello, there Alan It's Very Rare To Get New Member in Our Department.

Alan Thompson : Main Character

Pardon Me Sir, I Still Don't Know Which Department I'm In.

Chief superintendent Robert Shaw

Ha Ha I'm Sorry For That I should Have Told You Sooner, you are assigned to Department Zero Which Deals With Thefts and Murders and Has Control Over Other Departments.

Alan Thompson : Main Character

Sir, it's an honor to be working

Chief superintendent Robert Shaw

What’s the current status, Jonny?

Sr.Inspector Jonny

It’s a mess, Sir they even wiped the entire recordings of the CCTV

Alan Thompson : Main Character

Even, so they can retrieve some recordings Right?

Sr.Inspector Jonny

We Have Sent it to Retrieve the recordings

Chief superintendent Robert Shaw

Good, now What does the security says about the theft

Sr.Inspector Jonny

He says he was knocked by someone from Behind

Alan Thompson : Main Character

By the way Was that Painting that Expensive

Sr.Inspector Jonny

Nope It was From Centuries Ago Retrieved from an old village and the painting is called the witch's Crying

Alan Thompson : Main Character

Seriously Why go for that when they can steal all another valuable stuffs.

Door Opens and the policeman came and hand the retrieved recordings to Inspector Jonny, they started playing the record..

Sr.Inspector Jonny

Security footage shows a man in a dark hoodie Man trying to block the camera

Alan Thompson : Main Character

Yes, actually. He seemed to know the layout quite well and where the cameras are

Sr.Inspector Jonny

Yes There are evidences, It looks like he left through the back alley.

Chief superintendent Robert Shaw

Did you check the nearby streets? Perhaps he was waiting for a getaway vehicle.

Sr.Inspector Jonny

No clue Sir, A few people mentioned a strange man lurking around the back entrance, but they didn’t think much of it. Just another visitor, they thought.

Chief superintendent Robert Shaw

This doesn’t add up. If he was in and out so quickly, he must have had help.

Alan Thompson : Main Character

Let’s consider the possibility of an insider. Anyone who knows the gallery could have assisted him.

Sr.Inspector Jonny

That’s a troubling thought. I’ll need to pull records of the staff.

Chief superintendent Robert Shaw

Good. And keep an eye on the surveillance footage on the entrance, Any details could help us narrow it down.

Suddenly, a call comes in on Inspector Jonny’s radio.

Officer (radio): Senior Inspector Jonny, we found something in the alley behind the gallery. You might want to come check it out.

Sr.Inspector Jonny

What did you find?

Officer : A Body Sir

Alan Thompson : Main Character

A Body?

Chief superintendent Robert Shaw

Let’s move, Guys

They rush out to the alley, where a crowd has gathered around the crime scene. They push through to find a figure slumped against the wall.

Sr.Inspector Jonny

It’s him. This must be the thief.

Alan Thompson : Main Character

And the painting...?

Jonny lifts a tarp to reveal the stolen painting lying beside the body.

Chief superintendent Robert Shaw

This is unbelievable.

Sr.Inspector Jonny

Wait, what’s that?

He points to a message written in blood near the body.

Alan Thompson : Main Character

"This too shall pass.” What does that even mean?

Sr.Inspector Jonny

It’s cryptic. Perhaps he felt remorse? Or this was planned as part of his escape?

Alan Thompson : Main Character

The torn backs of the paintings suggest something was taken from them. It’s like a calling card, but why?

Alan Thompson : Main Character

So, we can safely assume it’s not just a simple theft. We’re dealing with someone who has a motive beyond money.

Sr.Inspector Jonny

Exactly. And considering the recent thefts in London, I suspect this is part of something larger.

Suddenly The Chief's Phone Rings, and He was A Bit Disappointed.

Sr.Inspector Jonny

What Happened Chief

Chief superintendent Robert Shaw

And this is where we’re stuck. Sorry to disappoint you Guys But Scotland Yard is shutting this down.

Alan Thompson : Main Character

What

Sr.Inspector Jonny

Chief You Serious

Chief superintendent Robert Shaw

It’s not just our case anymore, This Case Is Taken By The Other Organization which is Run By The King of London, they said this case and the current case they are Working is linked, so they asked the Scotland Yard to step away.

Alan Thompson : Main Character

An Organization Run by the king Himself

Sr.Inspector Jonny

Sir Are You saying us to turn our back on this case as well they have done this So Many Times

Chief superintendent Robert Shaw

I understand your desperation. But right now, our hands are tied. We have to follow the orders from higher up.

They Handed The body to the Central Forensic Unit and Handed the case files to the officials of the department. Later that night, Alan is at home when there's a knock at the door. He opens it to find the Chief and a few colleagues from the station

Chief superintendent Robert Shaw

Surprise! We’re here for a little welcome party for our junior, Tom.

Alan Thompson : Main Character

A welcome party? At this hour?

Sr.Inspector Jonny

Come on, Alan! Even detectives need a break sometimes.