Chapter 362

AD1877 · Social Season · London, England

"Look over there, the man wearing a white mask standing behind the lady in the lavender dress." After Lansemello, Kirshtalia and Olgamari got together again, William smiled and directed the three to change their focus, "His expression doesn't look normal, and he's even stroking his right chest with his right hand... Yes, that's the guy."

"It seems you have all noticed him. He is Baron Ronald Rawlinson - and the "Lord of Crime" in tonight's puzzle game."

"Are you the organizer?" Lansemello asked William, while magnifying his own perception to focus on the conversation on the second floor.

"That's not the point." William's voice in the headset overlapped with Albert's voice on the second floor, which was covered by the quiet conversation in the ball. "Although this man runs opera houses in both the United States and France, he is selfish and cruel. About five years ago, in order to defraud insurance money, he set a fire in the theater, disguised it as an accident, and killed many people involved."

"...You know what we think of when we hear about this kind of incident." Kirshtalia complained, "But I have some impression of this arson case - it was considered an accident at the time, so at the beginning everyone would comfort Baron Rawlinson when they met him, after all, the opera house was his property."

"Indeed, when we talk about the opera house fire, that person is the first person we think of." Olgamari echoed Kirshtalia's words, "So, what is the connection between this arson case and Irene Adler? Since it was a case planned by Professor William, it must not be a random noble who has done many evil things to be "punished", right?"

"Some of Irene's friends were victims of that case." William answered Olgamari with a chuckle, his voice overlapping with Albert's again, "It should be about the appointed time, you just watch and witness the arrival of that moment with your own eyes."

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Lord of Crime has finally been caught!" The host announced to the guests attending the ball in a very excited tone, "Tonight's Lord of Crime is Baron Ronald Rawlinson!"

The guests applauded in unison, and no one noticed that Baron Rawlinson was experiencing difficulty breathing.

"The Lord of Crime is dead, and peace has returned to London - it is the victory of all those present!"

Then, in full view of everyone, Baron Rawlinson fell to the ground and died in extreme pain.

"But the 'nobles' continued the ball tonight without any disturbance." Lansemero, who did not accept anyone's invitation to enter the ball this time, held the wine glass in his hand and looked up at Kirshtalia, "It's time for us to leave - you decide the items and amount of donations, Olga and I will get on the carriage first."

"Does the other party have a communication headset?" William asked Lansemello as he put down his glass and turned to leave the party.

"There are no earphones there." Lansemello walked beside Olgamari and answered William, "If you want to contact them, you might as well use your 221B chat room directly - Moriarty might deliberately tamper with some of the conversations... If you don't mind your messages being drowned out, you can use the Caster chat room. If you don't mind the slow transmission speed, you can contact Noah directly."

"Let that guy use the top chat room to broadcast the situation to you."

AD1877 · Masquerade Ball Night · London, England

"Then I will go with Fred." Lancer Melo, who once again used the identity of "Vivian", fastened the black headscarf on his head, and left the mansion first with Fred, who had already disguised himself as an old lady. "I am looking forward to seeing what kind of document the child stole - this is the condition we agreed on before, don't forget it, William."

"Let's go to the church on Xinbei Road in Hawkeston."

The transaction of the document went smoothly. Although Sherlock Holmes showed up halfway, the document eventually fell into the hands of Albert James Moriarty.

After Irene said goodbye to Sherlock Holmes, unlike the old lady with a candlestick who led the way for Irene when she came, a silver-haired nun in a black dress appeared in front of Irene holding a lamp, leading the way for the actress who was about to become a member of Moriarty's team.

"This way, please, Ms. Irene Adler."

"...I brought Irene here. Have you finished the discussion?" Lansemero stood behind Fred and interrupted the conversation between the three Moriarty brothers. "Even if we have the documents, the deal is not over yet, right? If we don't deal with the government, you can't say that Irene's life is guaranteed, right?"

"Well, the document will be returned to the government next." William James Moriarty smiled and handed the document recording the "Scandal of the British Empire" to Lansemello. "Teacher, take it now and read the contents - it is indeed a veritable "Scandal of the British Empire."

"...Robespierre." Lansemero paused as he pulled the document out of the brown paper bag. "This document is actually related to the French Revolution!?"

"I thought the teacher already knew the contents of this document." Louis, the youngest, followed his brothers and turned his attention to Lansemello's expression. "After all, you were the first to bring up the term 'the scandal of the British Empire'."

"I only know that it is a document that can bring disgrace to the British Empire. To me, there are many incidents that can be called 'scandals of the British Empire.'" Lansemello continued reading. "I just want to see what else there is in this country that I don't know about."

"R.N.: William asked me to ask you if you have seen that document - the "Scandal of the British Empire."

『C.AG「Ⅱ」: The relationship between Britain and France in this world is very interesting. I can't wait to see how those guys in France will react after knowing the contents of this document.』

"C.S.:?"

『C·AG「Ⅱ」: The French Revolution was a social experiment planned and implemented by Britain to test the feasibility of a country evolving from a monarchy to a democratic republic dominated by the people. But no matter which world's history it is, we all know that Maximilien Robespierre, the leader of the French Revolution, suddenly began to advocate terror politics and was eventually executed.』

"C.M.: I'm beginning to wonder if it was Samson who executed him."

"C.G.: Maybe the executioner himself died earlier - he was a noble after all."

『C.AG「Ⅱ」: Well, according to the contents of this document, after the king was executed, on the surface, the revolution was successful. But because of the needs of the plan, Robespierre began to advocate the theory that the ruling class was all guilty... and the French people began to lose control.』

『R.N: I see. In other words, the common people at that time began to fall into a frenzy that could be called "execution of the nobility"...right?』

『C.AG「Ⅱ」: Yes, but as they continued to execute nobles, Robespierre realized that things were getting out of control. In order to stop the situation from getting out of control, he chose the policy of terror and began to kill nobles and civilians for no reason until both sides regarded him as their biggest enemy and executed him.』

"B.T.: Will death end the chaos?..."

"C.AG "II": All in all, it was a failed experiment - but I don't know why the British government chose not to destroy this document, but insisted on keeping it..."

『C.AG「Ⅰ」: I used my clairvoyance to check the situation, and I think Noah can directly pass on the rest to our Dr. Watson.』

"R.N.: Tell me about it."

『C.AG「Ⅰ」: In this world, the ancestor of the Holmes family is called Sherringford Holmes. At the same time, the name Sherringford is considered to be the name of the protagonist that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle originally wanted to use in the information related to the Sherlock Holmes series of mystery novels. It can also be said to be the original "prototype" of Sherlock Holmes.』

"Ar·O: So, what does this have to do with the document you have in your hands?"

『C.AG「Ⅱ」: Robespierre was a spy sent by Britain to France...』

『C.AG「Ⅰ」: Maximilien Robespierre's real name in this world is Sherrinford Holmes - this is why McCoff can represent the British government in this world. Because the Holmes family is the family that bears the sin of the British Empire, which is regarded by the Queen as a sin, and must be loyal to the British Empire forever.』

"R.N.: ...Do you want me to relay what's being said in the writers' chat room?"

『C·AG「Ⅰ」: How did you get the news to the writers? 』

"R.N.: Dr. Watson himself recounted the past - so do you want to listen?"

"C.G.: What's wrong? What outrageous things did those writers say?"

『C.AG「Ⅰ」: Hmm? Why are you silent? Is it that what they said violated your teachings? Are you confessing to that god now?』

"R.N.: ...I think those writers didn't care about doctrine when they said it. But in order to avoid the unfortunate incident of getting a toothache when drinking cold water, I think it is necessary for me to repent as the "chosen one". "

"C.S.: ...You've made me curious, Noah."

"R.N.: Then remember to confess to the Lord when you return - I think all of you should know the effect and origin of William's Noble Phantasm "Moliarti Plan"? Is it the same plan as Robespierre, to make yourself everyone's enemy and let everyone execute you?"

『RT: That’s true.』

『R.N: Victor said: "No wonder the atmosphere between William and Sherlock seemed strange. Now it seems that these two are a perfect match."』

『C·AG「Ⅰ」:……After all, Fujimaru should take care of them!? ! Why do you say anything out loud! ! !』