The assassination of the Hedgehog

Introduction

Someone killed the Hedgehog! In broad daylight! Incredible! If I hadn't fought criminals all my life, I'd have a certain admiration. Unfortunately, an important merchant is now dead, and we must not give in to that kind of feeling. Hmm ... I see that you are not from here. The person who committed this crime obviously knew the habits of the neighborhood and the victim. He was attacked just when he wasn't accompanied by his guards. This would be a poor argument in court, but my instinct tells me that you are not at fault. So if you like, I shall recruit you to investigate. My years of guard service in Halmvik have taught me to doubt the effectiveness of investigators from the capital.

Cunclusion

Yes ... I see. Your research has allowed me to see more clearly, but I am no wiser. At present, the most likely hypothesis is that the murderer was well known to the merchant's guards, which would explain how he managed to get so close. Or ... the killer was actually one of those braggarts recruited by the Hedgehog. I'll deal with them. If you wanted to get to the bottom of the story, I might have one or two new missions for you.