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been very successful, almost too successful, he’s one the best, and that’s why he’s

been targeted. He had plans of pulling out of this case; he wanted it to be his last.
And well, in some way it became his last.

Bjørn nods at Tom’s words.

"But still, we do not know if he has been involved in anything, although
something might indicate that he has."

"Exactly, exactly," Bjørn repeats, looking thoughtful.

Tom gets up and takes the floor:
“So before we dwell too deep into the tragic fate of Rainar, then let’s just

observe what’s been happening here. Allow me to elaborate; my brief
observations down in the bunker. Apart from the kidnapping of me, everything

was as to be expected. Let’s make a new plan, it is urgent."

"Okay, so what you’re saying is that are completely prepared to continue
working on the case, even though you have experienced what you have?"

Bjørn pours himself a glass of champagne and looks at him with an investigative

glare. Tom nods with his head down, and all of his mimicry and body language
signals that he does not need any time off from this case.

“I think we need to move on immediately, it is crucial. Hmm well, my
kidnapping was a pure pro forma stunt, a demonstration of power. In addition, I

think they were so nervous about me actually getting locked up, so it took no

more than about half an hour before I was transported from the bunker, in which
I was being held captive first, and then moved to a room in a flat somewhere

nearby. They were very clear in their speech; it was up to me what the outcome

of the situation was going to be. If I maintained to stay calm, I would be a free
man within the next 24 hours, they told me.

Food, drink, toilet facilities, everything was fine. Their explanation was

comprehensive, and they told me repeatedly that they wouldn’t harm me if I kept
my cool. They called all this - a formality. "

"Okay," says Bjørn, waving one hand in the air as to signal, he’s heard enough,

and with the other hand he picks up a paper-block and lays it on his desk, getting
ready to listen further and take notes. "Continue, please."

“Okay, let me start by telling a little about the area where the Kräsen ranch is
located. The proprietary ranch in itself is not that important, compared to the