"He is a genius."
Moriarty was indeed a genius, claiming to be a criminal consultant, while ostensibly a university mathematics professor and philosopher.
He is also the author of the academic research work "Asteroid Mechanics" and enjoys a good reputation in the public eye.
But behind it all is the head of a criminal organization whose intelligence rivals that of Sherlock Holmes.
He considered Sherlock Holmes his lifelong nemesis, and he committed crimes solely to defeat Holmes.
Holmes also called him the Napoleon of the criminal world and described him as a spider in a web, where no movement could escape his eyes.
If he wasn't a genius, Guangyou couldn't think of anyone else who deserved the title of genius.
There are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people's hearts, and a thousand Moriartys in a thousand people's hearts.
Some die-hard Sherlock Holmes fans might hate Moriarty and wish he were dead, but Mitsuyuki is different.
It is said that a person's temperament is related to their childhood experiences and the environment around them.
No one is born a criminal. Even if someone has violent genes flowing in their blood, with proper guidance, the outcome won't be too bad.
In his previous life, there were many Sherlock Holmes films and TV series. Among them, the one that Guangyou watched the most was probably the British series "Sherlock," which left a deep impression on him.
In this series, both Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty are antisocial personalities; one finds satisfaction in solving cases, while the other seeks to defeat Holmes.
One represents light and is deeply loved.
One represents darkness, something that cannot be seen by others.
Unlike the original stories, Sherlock is set in modern times, and Moriarty did not fall from Reichenbach Falls during his duel with Holmes.
Guangyou remembers that episode very well. Moriarty, in order to force Holmes to jump off a building, did not hesitate to shoot himself, and that decisiveness left a deep impression on him.
He was indeed a genius, but Moriarty was a degenerate and dark genius.
There were many stories that couldn't be told in detail, so the story was finished quickly.
"Moriarty is also admirable in some ways."
After hearing the story, Ai sighed.
"Of course, if we put aside his crimes, there are many things we can learn from him."
Guangyou shrugged and offered his opinion.
Time always flies when you're chatting, and the golden glow of the sunrise has already faded away.
The sky changed from cyan to azure, but perhaps the only thing that remained unchanged was the fog that permeated the city.
It had been a long time since the two of them had sat down and chatted quietly like this.
Especially chatting in London a century ago, it was a completely new experience.
After chatting for a while, Kōyū took Ai out the door.
The two strolled down the street, and naturally, he could no longer use Moriarty's identity.
Victorian London wasn't a place anyone could just come to. Since you finally made it, you naturally wanted to experience the life of a Victorian citizen.
When talking about life, we must start with experiencing the basics of clothing, food, housing, and transportation. We already experienced the horse-drawn carriage, which represents "transportation," last night.
Next up is clothing. Kōyū and Ayā arrived at a clothing store on the street.
There isn't much time left, and it's impossible to customize time for Guangyou.
It would be fine to do it with proper permissions, but it would just lack a certain something.
Among Victorian women's clothing, antique-style lace is the number one representative of this Victorian style.
The finest lace requires considerable craftsmanship and is quite expensive.
In this era, even afternoon tea requires a white embroidered lace tablecloth and napkins.
The status of lace in this era is evident.
Ai walked out of the clothing store wearing a classic Victorian dress.
When lace is mixed with other materials, it creates a more gorgeous and intricate effect, while the gentle ruffles exude a classic and noble temperament.
This outfit perfectly highlights the wearer's elegance and nobility.
The vertical lines of the skirt create a subtle beauty, while the pleats add a touch of glamour.
Most adult women's clothes have a corset, and even children's clothes are no exception, just not as exaggerated.
Victorian corsets at one point reflected a morbid aesthetic that involved surgically removing several ribs.
In this era, class differences between people are easy to distinguish.
You can roughly guess a person's social class just by looking at whether they are wearing gloves.
In social etiquette, it is required that anyone from a middle-class background, regardless of gender, wear gloves in the presence of outsiders.
The reason is simple: wearing gloves means that servants will handle the work and you don't have to do it yourself, which is proof of your noble status.
Guangyou's clothes were much simpler; he had already changed at his accommodation.
The two attracted attention as soon as they stepped out.
The clothes are expensive, but the workmanship makes them well worth it. Besides, in the game world, you can have as much of the currency, Guangyou, as you want.
Those walking on the street were naturally people from the lower and middle classes, while the upper class was usually served by horse-drawn carriages when they went out.
Guangyou could call the driver from last night at any time, but there's no need for it now.
After strolling around for a while, the two realized that activities like walking around, which girls like, might not be as popular here.
Feeling bored, Kousuke took Ai to a restaurant.
This restaurant looks very upscale, and the various horse-drawn carriages in front of it are quite a sight.
The restaurant had a nice atmosphere, and Guangyou and Xiao Ai seemed quite satisfied with their meal.
The sun was high in the sky, dispelling most of the fog, and visibility finally returned to normal.
The warm sunshine and the occasional gentle breeze made the two people leaning against the bridge, enjoying the scenery, feel very comfortable.
"Let's go take a boat."
Kōyū pointed to the boat moored by the river and said to Ai.
There are often people rowing boats on the river, and it's easy to get on a boat; just give them some money.
They didn't make a living from this, but Guangyou gave them a considerable sum of money. It was like a windfall. How could they not be happy?
The light shone on the rippling river surface, like a layer of shimmering silver dust spread across the water, or like crumpled green satin.
The weather wasn't hot, and the gentle sunlight on my face only made me feel comfortable.
Are we going to see that opera later?
Ai smoothed a strand of hair that had fallen in front of her eyes, and asked with a gentle smile.
Guangyou nodded: "We'll go see the opera tonight. After the opera, our game trip will probably be over."
"I've discovered that this world is pretty good, without any worries."
Ai gently rested her head on her knees, her face filled with sorrow.
Compared to the world where that organization exists, she actually prefers this virtual world.
Guangyou agreed with her statement. At least the world would be more peaceful. Without the harassment from the distillery, perhaps he would copy some songs and movies about the aftermath and become a plagiarist in another world.
The boat couldn't keep rowing like that forever; it wasn't the boatman's job, and Guangyou felt too embarrassed to extend the row for another hour.
After helping Ai off the boat and bidding a smiling farewell to the boatman, the two returned to their lodgings to await the arrival of night.
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