Chapter 423

Before the Poirot Cafe case was completely resolved, the magician from the Astronomy Department had already left Teitan University.

Although the Japanese public security did coldly snatch the case before the Metropolitan Police Department attempted to further investigate the shooting that day, as the Moriarty Group's pre-arranged plan gradually moved forward, the Japanese authorities were also under strong pressure from the British government through diplomatic means.

"McCoff: The sun has fallen from the land of the British Empire, but we are not dead yet."

"Marisbury: Haha, that's true - although few people remember, most of the magicians in the Clock Tower are from Western European noble families, especially the families of the Twelve Monarchs."

"Albert: Although the British royal family has become a mascot, there are still powerful nobles among our noble families."

Sitting on the plane about to fly to the UK, Lansemero felt drowsy while listening to the news broadcast at a very low volume in his headphones. With the Moriarty and Holmes families volunteering to pay for the trip, even the monarch of Animusphia, who always lived a low-key life, chose first class as the mode of travel for everyone this time.

——They even went so far as to book the entire first-class cabin.

"Although this is not the first time I've heard of this, I never thought that Director Marisbury's identity would be mentioned in international news like this." Fujimaru Ritsuka, who was also following the news reports, glanced at the drowsy Lansemello, turned his head and whispered to Kirshtalia, "I never thought that Professor William would use me like this."

"I was also shocked when I saw the news." Kirshtalia smiled bitterly, and her eyes fell on Marinesbury, who was reading the newspaper while enjoying black tea as usual. "But no one can point out the problem - Animusphia is indeed a British nobleman, and the teacher just taught at a university in Japan, he didn't change his nationality..."

"Also, although we can't say that the whole world is paying attention to the development of Chaldea, at least in the current international environment, the identity of the director of Chaldea is also a very important position - not to mention that although Chaldea claims to be a research institution jointly funded by various countries, it is still the same as before, at least 90% of the funds are injected by Animusphia."

"If an important person encounters a shooting in Japan, even if his home country does not pursue the matter, the Japanese authorities themselves will become nervous." Matsuda Jinpei, who was sitting in the back seat, snorted and laughed, "He is worthy of being called 'Moriarti', he understands people's hearts very well."

"McCoff must be behind the scenes, otherwise he wouldn't have such an obvious tough attitude." Olgamari crossed her arms and looked out the window. "Although we are about to leave Japan, the attitude is so tough that it's like we are going to evacuate directly. It's not something that the smiling Albert would show."

"But McCovey's tough side actually puts pressure on Japan." The rustling sound of folded newspapers came from the front. Lansemello lifted the newspaper covering his face and turned his head to look at everyone. "After all, when the press conference was held, Maris said that Chaldea was a research institute established to protect the future of mankind."

"Although almost every public figure speaks nice words, which is almost to the extent of telling lies—" The fairy, who can see lies, took off his headphones unhappily, "but appearance 'skin' is very important to humans. If we don't show a tough attitude in a place like this, Japan will think that Maris is not important, or that Britain is weaker than before."

"Even though the United Kingdom of this era is no longer as glorious as it was in the past, the British government will not tolerate any country despising the British Empire itself."

McCaw used the shooting incident to press Japan step by step, and at the same time changed the public's impression of the shooting into a failed assassination attempt on the director of Chaldea - of course, all members of Chaldea knew that the sniper did not miss, but this did not prevent them from taking advantage of the incident, just like the writers in the past used popular stories to cover up the truth about the magic world.

"By the way, Fujimaru." After the plane became more stable, Lansermello called Fujimaru Ritsuka, "After we arrive in England, are you going to reunite with Marie, or continue to follow us?"

"Well... I'm going to meet with Mash first." Fujimaru Ritsuka blinked and replied to Lancer Mello, "Then we'll decide what to do next - Mr. El-Melloi II has been staying in England, right? The El-Melloi Classroom is now in the form of a nominal member of Durham University... Although the members are spread all over the world, and some even attend high school in Japan."

“As for Marsh, although she followed El-Melloi II with Gray at first, it seems that she followed the Round Table later.” Roman flipped through his memories and reminded Fujimaru Ritsuka, “As for the Round Table, because of her status, it seems that she was arranged by McCollum to work for MI5. Who knows, Marsh may be working as an agent with Galahad now.”

"We could have just asked Artoria or Arthur in the chat room in advance, right?" Fujimaru Ritsuka complained quietly. "Fortunately, we rejected the proposal to share Artorius and his round table with us... Otherwise, there would have been a chaotic scene with three King Arthurs, one Morgan, three round tables, four Paradise Fairies, and three Merlins."

“I don’t think the current situation is any better,” Olgamari said.

"Let's not talk about that for now." Marinesberry smiled and interrupted the round table discussion. "We are only staying in the UK for a short time this time, and will go directly to Antarctica soon. So - after arriving in the UK, I hope that everyone who has been assigned a task can complete the task at hand first, and then do other things."

"We understand, Chief Marisbury."

Everyone in the first-class cabin responded to Marines Billy's call in a sparse manner.

At the same time, in an empty warehouse at a certain dock in Japan, some codenamed members of the Black Organization gathered together.

"Oh, isn't Vermouth here?" The black-haired woman raised her eyebrows and looked at the members who had already arrived. "I heard that she would stay in Japan for the time being. I didn't expect that she didn't come to attend this meeting."

"Gil, as a former host, I thought you would at least pay attention to the recent news." Even though Bourbon was so busy that he had almost no time to sleep, he showed a relaxed look in the warehouse. "The shooting case that the British regarded as the assassination of an important academic talent was done by Gin."

"Correct your words, Bourbon." Before Vodka spoke, Dion, who was sitting on the box, spoke lazily, "If Bermode hadn't gone too far this time, it wouldn't be Gin's turn to deal with such a guy - this level of silencing can be done by just finding a marginal member."

"...Merlot." Bourbon sneered, "It seems that you know very well why Bermode is not here."

"Bourbon." Gin spoke, interrupting the tense atmosphere between the two people who had a bad relationship, "Bermode's situation is her own fault. If you two don't want it to be like that..."

“Hey, what do you mean by becoming like that…isn’t Vermouth the most favored guy by that adult!?!” The female sniper with a phoenix-tailed butterfly tattoo on her left eye showed a distorted and unbelievable expression.

"Even if she is the object of that adult's favor, there is a limit to favoritism. You will not allow your beloved pet to try to rebel against you, right, Chianti?" Louis slowly walked out from the shadows behind Gin, pushed up his glasses and looked at the members present, "...Are there only this many people here, Gin?"

"Here are all the code members who will stay in Japan for a long time." Gin paused at Vodka's action and explained to Louis expressionlessly, "As for Rum, whom you specifically mentioned, I'm not sure where he is now, so I only sent an email, but Rum refused. Gold Rum is in the United States recently, so only Merlot, who hasn't left yet, is here."

"I understand. I'll go and notify Rum myself later." Louis closed his eyes and sighed, "I originally wanted to warn them all in one go..."

"Well..." Louis turned away from the meeting to cover his bangs that covered the burn marks on his face and looked at everyone, "Bermode angered that gentleman and is now being punished. If one of our members was not an important figure in the British government, this shooting case would not have been so easy to get away with."

——The Black Organization has even infiltrated the top levels of the British government!

The undercover agents present were secretly shocked, but their faces remained calm, and some even showed mocking expressions towards Bermode's experience.

"As Mello said, it's not Gin's turn to do the ordinary cleanup work. I usually ask someone to handle it." Louis looked around at the code members present. "Even if you take the initiative to clean up the mess, it can usually be easily solved... But this time, Bermode acted to test that adult."

"Because of her disrespect, the master asked Gin to shoot the guy she came into contact with directly. For intimidation operations, whether it is convenient to clean up afterward is a secondary issue. The first priority is to show strong intimidation."

"No one is better at this kind of task than big brother!" Behind Gin, Vodka showed a proud expression.

"Bermode went to test that adult..." Dion showed a look of disgust, "This is simply courting death. Even if she is favored by that adult, she shouldn't have such thoughts--"

"You should be thankful that the interrogator was so gentle, otherwise Bermode would be dead now." Louis looked at them calmly and slowly uttered the horrible words, "Bermode acted because he suspected that the adult was no longer the adult - I believe you are all very strict and will not tell anyone else, right?"

"If what happened today gets out, Gin has the right to kill everyone present." Louis showed a strange smile, "After all, that gentleman likes Gin's style very much - as long as there is a rat lurking in the organization, he must 'kill them all, leaving no one alive'."