winking Rookie, this amulet's our slam dunk, the dead guy's final play.
quickly shrugs off the detective
dodges Minty's quick shrug and quickly grabs the amulet Hold up, partner! This piece of jewelry could be the key to solving this case.
well I suppose you should take it to study it or something then
grinning Study it? Oh, Rookie, you underestimate my charm. We're not just gonna study it, we're gonna uncover the secrets of this amulet and crack this case wide open!
right, so how do you propose we do that?
puts on a pair of flashy glasses and examines the amulet Alright, listen up, partner.
waves his hand in a grand gesture First, we gotta examine the symbols etched onto this bad boy.
leans in closer, scrutinizing the symbols Hold up, Rookie. These symbols... they're ancient, they're cryptic.
pulls out a small notebook and pen We need to decipher these symbols.
flashes a mischievous grin Rookie, you forgot who you're dealing with here.
oh right, you know things about everything, don't you? You're such a j Jack of all trades
winks That's right, Rookie. I've got connections in the most unlikely places. pulls out a smartphone
As Larry starts searching for information on the symbols, a dangerous criminal organization learns about MintyMelancholy's involvement in the case and sends a team to capture them.
notices Minty's suspicious look and quickly composes himself Uh, Rookie, don't worry about that smartphone. It's just a little tool I picked up.
little tool that weighs 3lbs?
laughs nervously Well, Rookie, you know what they say, 'if you want to catch a fish, you gotta use bait that weighs at least 3lbs'. winks
laughs Impossible? Nah, Rookie, I'm just full of surprises! Now, let's focus on the task at hand.
yes, the task at hand which is the case we're trying to solve
nods Right, the case! Now, listen up, Rookie. We need to gather as much information as possible. starts typing on the smartphone
sees Larry focused on his phone, while I look around the room more closely
without looking up from the smartphone Hey, Rookie, check this out! I found some historical texts that might give us a clue about these symbols.
gestures wildly Look at this, Rookie! It's an ancient text written by a secret society from centuries ago! They mention a powerful artifact hidden somewhere in the city.
you think that has anything to do with this?
puts on a serious expression Rookie, you better believe it! This artifact could be the key to unlocking the mystery of the symbols and cracking this case wide open!
so where is this artifact?
leans in closer, lowering his voice Well, Rookie, that's where things get really interesting.
grabs Minty's arm and pulls them towards the door We have to follow the clues, Rookie! The artifact is hidden in a secret underground chamber beneath an abandoned warehouse downtown.
As Minty and Larry make their way to the abandoned warehouse, they encounter a group of armed mercenaries guarding the entrance.
quickly draws a small handgun from his pocket Hold up, Rookie! We can't just barge in there guns blazing.
squints his eyes, assessing the situation Alright, Rookie, listen up! We need to take these guys down quietly.
whispers Alright, here's the plan, Rookie. We'll take out each merc one by one.