Chapter 114 Worthy of Moriarty
Aiwass asked bluntly, "So you're cooperating with the Xingti people and decided to change your master?"
But in response to his words, neither of them showed any disgust.
Facing two people who are far stronger than him, he can remain calm and not show any fear or hesitation. This is the symbol of pure transcendence.
"It seems that your investigation is progressing quite quickly."
Lawyer York sighed and said thankfully, "Fortunately, I recruited you directly."
But Vice President Boca denied it, saying, "That's not the case. We are definitely not a sharp blade in the hands of the Star Antimony people."
"But I heard that the leader of the Noble Red is a pure-blooded giant. He comes from the previous dynasty of Avalon."
Aiwass said quietly.
"Do I look like a giant to you?"
Hearing this, a scornful sneer played across the serious middle-aged man's lips. "When has the group of Transcendents ever had an eternal 'leader'? Everyone considers themselves the king of the infinite universe—isn't that the case with you too? When have you ever taken us two seriously?"
"So Lloyd's and the Noble Red aren't the same organization?"
Aiwass asked back.
Lawyer York explained, "It's just that some of the senior executives overlap. Of course, it's impossible for everyone at Lloyd's to be a Transcendent... Otherwise, we would have been discovered by the Inspectorate long ago."
Vice President Boca continued, his deep voice resonating powerfully, "It's because, no matter where you are, those who transcend are a minority. Most people don't have that kind of willpower and awareness."
"None of the nine great paths belong to mortals. The essence of the life of the transcendent is the will to transcend the mundane. The charge of the foolish is laughable, and the resentment of the lazy is meaningless. Only with the determination to defeat the great with the small, and the confidence to defeat the strong with the weak, can one embark on the path of transcendence."
The moment he heard this, Aiwass immediately determined that of the three Lloyd's executives that Attorney York had questioned downstairs—Mr. Boca, Mr. Forbes, and Ms. Gray-Green—only Boca was considered Noble Red. Perhaps Prince Lloyd should also be added.
In other words, Lloyd's was internally divided, and the same was true of the Noble Red Circle.
They are not a monolithic entity!
When he realized this, Aihua suddenly became alert.
The evidence of York Hermes's collusion with the Noble Red Society could only be obtained when he was alone, but it seemed that it was no longer useful.
If Aiwass could directly infiltrate Lloyd's or even the Noble Red Society, he would be able to bring out first-hand intelligence himself!
Then York's life could be left to Shylock to avenge himself. This also had a certain sense of ritual that Aiwass loved.
"I have a question, Mr. York, Mr. Boca," Aiwass asked. "So, President Lloyd is also a member of the Noble Red? He's not a giant, is he?"
York looked at Vice President Boca hesitantly, and Boca paused before saying directly, "That's not the case. He's a half-blood giant. So he's a high-ranking member of the Noble Red Society."
"You mean, there's a half-blood giant in the Lloyd family?"
"You may have misunderstood, Aiwass," explained the York lawyer, "President Lloyd is in the same situation as you, both are just adopted sons.
"The Lloyds have a special rule: they don't rely on bloodline to pass on their inheritance. Their own children must be given to others and given other surnames; only the most outstanding of their adopted children can inherit the Lloyds name and Lloyds.
"This is to cultivate the desire to advance in children by any means necessary. Lloyd's total wealth is close to 10% of Avalon. If there is a chance to inherit such an astonishing fortune, even if it is only a small part, there will always be lazy and docile people passed down from generation to generation.
"For this reason, every generation of Lloyd's presidents has come from common, even impoverished backgrounds. It is precisely because they have experienced poverty and hunger that they can truly awaken in the face of such enormous wealth and power... like snakes, they constantly transform and grow."
“It’s a ritual in itself.”
Vice President Boca replied succinctly, "This is the ritual of the 'Sons of the Serpent,' which extracts the transcendental potential of others and concentrates it in one person. This generation's President Lloyd is a half-giant. It was also during this generation that we became associated with the Noble Red Society—neither Mr. York nor I were transcendents trained by the Noble Red."
Raising Gu, huh? It certainly seems like something a heartless businessman would do.
Aiwass complained inwardly.
"So," he sighed, leaning back and asking softly, "what do you want me to do?"
Vice President Boca exchanged a glance with Attorney York and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Aiwass. It's not dangerous or cruel. In fact, you've already been doing this."
"Are you in love with Isabel?" Aiwass said unhappily.
"No, please forget it, Princess. That was more of a joke than anything else."
Vice President Boca said solemnly, "Next, you should continue to track down the Noble Red Society. If you need help, we can also provide you with some limited intelligence."
"Around next week, or at the latest the week after, your dormitory at the Royal Law University will be attacked by a large number of demonologists. I will notify you before the attack.
"Just like the people who attacked you with the monstrous limbs and the ones who used you to summon demons. They are not from Lloyd's. Of the people you killed, only the half-elf bartender is one of ours, and only the Pelican is our place.
"You're now a hero of Avalon, and incidentally, you've earned the hatred of the Order. We can use this opportunity to cultivate your reputation and give you the opportunity to rise higher. People believe that Lloyd's is somehow connected to the Noble Red Order, so no one will know that the hero famous for fighting demonologists is actually a member of Lloyd's. This way, even if your adaptability beyond the Tao is exposed, the royal family will protect you.
"So, this can only be done with your own consent. We will cultivate your reputation. Once we defeat the remaining Noble Reds and transform the association into our own power, you will then stand up and support Lloyd's, declaring that an investigation has shown that we have no connection with the Noble Reds. Until then, you will simply serve as our spokesperson and speak for us—just like Prince Lloyd.
"—Your job is simple. Don't be too ruthless. Make your attackers flee after being defeated. Those who attacked you at the awards ceremony were demonologists close to the Star Antimony Kingdom. Lloyd's will be the next group to respond. But just in case, I won't tell them to show mercy, to prevent them from being caught and exposing you.
"But I will tell you their configuration and plan in advance. You should be able to counter them, right? Next time, you can be ruthless."
Hearing this, Aiwass's fingers, which were tapping the armrest of the wheelchair, suddenly stopped for a moment.
He opened his eyes slightly wider, and suddenly understood.
Isabel was just a cover. It was their excuse to test Aiwass's motives and stance...
The real reason they're interested in Aiwass is because he recently became a "hero" by fighting against demons!
The demonologist master and apprentice who tricked Aiwass out for sacrifice, the Pelican Bar destroyed by Aiwass's surprise attack, the Sweater Brotherhood discovered by Sherlock, the Minister of Trade who smuggled a batch of alchemical bombs, the Deformed Limb Demon who openly attacked Aiwass...
Aiwass originally thought that these were all one group of people. Unexpectedly, they were actually two or even three different groups of people!
Those Lloyd's members who knew nothing but controlled the Strangler Party and participated in smuggling; those local merchant transcendents who secretly colluded with the Noble Red Society within Lloyd's but did not obey the pure-blooded giant; those civilian Noble Red members who were bewitched and controlled by the Star Antimony people and rushed over from outside the Glass Island.
I see. No wonder Lawyer York is so anxious, and no wonder they have to recruit me immediately... and they can't use force to force me.
——To put it bluntly, you just want to play a wolf-on-wolf game.
Those who belong to both Lloyd's and the Noble Red Circle are likely a minority, so they are enemies on both sides. Because of this, their actions are monitored by both sides.
So they need a spokesperson of their own who can speak for Lloyd's. But in reality, this spokesperson is not on the side of Lloyd's, but only on the side of their small group.
To achieve this goal, they can find ways to give away kills to pad Aiwass.
The benefits were very tempting. If Aiwass was willing to cooperate, he would really become a big star - even a prince would not be difficult.
He also suddenly understood how Prince Lloyd had done it back then...
——Looking for someone to act, right?
On the other hand, Aiwass could easily take advantage and then turn against them. They couldn't use coercion to control Aiwass, as he held the initiative. Therefore, Lawyer York's strategy was to bribe and befriend him by exploiting Professor Moriarty's disappearance and the issue of the Moriarty family's inheritance.
It is indeed a plan that suits his personality.
However, Aiwass had a darker thought in his mind.
...His position is too critical.
If he handles it well, he seems to be able to take all four of them: take the heads sent by the other side; make them fight and attack each other; help Sherlock take revenge; and destroy these two organizations at the same time to detonate the bomb in advance, so that Avalon will not collapse in the disaster a year later.
He squinted his eyes and sat in a wheelchair.
"I agree."
Aiwass said slowly and without hesitation: "Join Lloyd's openly, and join the Noble Red Society secretly without any ceremony, right?
"Then let me think carefully about what to do next..."
Seeing this, Lawyer York was very pleased and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He looked at Aiwass and seemed to see Professor Moriarty of the past.
"For every Moriarty we lose, a younger, wiser Moriarty comes along!"
Lawyer York leaned forward and flattered enthusiastically, "Since Aiwass has joined Lloyd's, let's be frank. In the past, we at Lloyd's also relied on your father's spider-like, precise and invisible wisdom to guide us in the rational use of intelligence.
“Although you have just joined, I believe that with the introduction of Vice President Boca and me, it will be easy for you to get in touch with the top management.
"The future development of Lloyd's will depend on young people like you!"
"yes."
Aiwass smiled and replied meaningfully, "I have to work hard."
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