There was no reason to lose one's temper.
After Russell left, Holmes checked the door latch, confirmed it was locked, then sat by the window to smoke. Once his pipe was empty, he knocked off the ashes, closed the window, drew the curtains, and silently moved beside the door, holding his breath to listen...
Utter silence reigned in the darkness; no breath could be heard from outside. Assured there were no eavesdroppers, Holmes took out a wooden god statue of Yuniya from his suitcase and relayed the information he had gathered to Marvin.
......
"Holmes has sent back some news."
"How are things? Did he find evidence of the Doomsday Party's collusion with the Outer Gods?" Levin asked eagerly.
"The Doomsday Party has indeed colluded with the Outer Gods, a fact the Party Chief admitted himself, leaving no doubt as to its veracity."
