113. Chapter 112 – Moriarty’s Death

Chapter 112 Moriarty’s Death
After Lawyer York made black tea, he took off his suit jacket. Only the tan plaid thick shirt inside was worn.

He didn’t look like a lawyer at the moment, much less a Lloyd’s executive. Rather, he looked like a neighboring uncle with a friendly attitude.

After serving the tea, York sat down across from Ivars.

He crossed his fingers and placed them in front of his chest, and said in a low, soft voice, “But actually, I don’t think that Prince Lloyd is the so-called ‘shame of the royal family’-he doesn’t necessarily see himself as a part of the royal family. I prefer him to be a hero. A hero who shook up authority and shook up the crown.

“The path of authority is like a shackle. No one who walks it can defy the orders of a higher power, harsh and cruel, like an anthill or a beehive. The knights cannot do this, and yet they may not want to.

“No one wants to be a slave to the power of the Way. The Dragon of the Silver Coronet tells you to be loyal, hold fast, follow the rules, and keep the order, but do we really have to?”

Counselor York whispered, “Have you ever wondered how Prince Lloyd, who came from a folk background, how he managed to keep Lloyd’s from being eaten by the crown?”

Ivars raised an eyebrow and fell silent.

He vaguely guessed what Lawyer York wanted to do. Therefore he didn’t say anything, only showing a little doubt and curiosity on his face.

“It’s simple. Because the existence of Lloyd’s is the common will of those knights of the Round Table Hall; it is the symbol of the word merchant, and countless people have defended Lloyd’s.”

Counselor York spoke slowly, whispering unknown secrets, “To this day, more than sixty percent of the knightly families of the Round Table have at least one full-blooded member who has secretly joined Lloyd’s. We share secrets, and secrets are a sharp edge.

“You think the Crown doesn’t know about this? No, they know, but they can’t help it. Lloyd’s thrived on the power of the Crown’s share of the profits, but now the Crown can’t get that power back – because times will eventually change, and we go forward.”

“Why is …… telling me these things?”

Ivars was silent for a moment before he spoke up somewhat hesitantly.

Lawyer York slowly extended his left arm toward Ivars, palm up.

At the very next moment, the bottom of his pupil suddenly overflowed with an amethyst-like pure and clear light. And the skin at his little arm wrinkled and bulged, writhing like a snake.

In the next moment, four pure black headless and scale-less snakes suddenly burrowed out from under the skin of his wrists-

It was finger-thin, snake-like demonic creature. It didn’t have a head, and there was only a hole in its front section, which was filled with densely packed sharp teeth. It was like a snake with its head cut off, or a leech with its mouth wide open.

The demonic creature raised its head and swung with the wind like a mindless vine.

Lilly was instantly agitated, and with a solemn gaze, she was about to go forward. But Ivars immediately shook his head to signal her to step back, so the silent maid continued to stand safely behind Ivars.

However, her expression was unprecedentedly serious, and the backs of her hands were faintly glowing with green spiderweb cracks.

And Lawyer York just smiled gently and looked at Ai Huas and slowly said: ”Do you know how Prince Lloyd got Her Majesty Marlena’s heart back then?

“Because he was also a talented poet. There are a few lines in a poem he once made:
“-One day I shall break free from these leaden fetters;

“-I shall rise with the smoke, free as the wind;
“I shall shine one day, brilliant as the stars, dazzling as the moonlight ……”

A dialog box suddenly popped up in front of Ivars before York’s lawyer’s words:

[York Hermes is teaching you “Paradoxical Covenant”, do you want to pay 48 public experience to master this mysterious skill?

The Art of Disobedience is a mystical skill that transcends the path, with a special emphasis on transcending the path of authority. It is used to break vows, break free from chains, and escape from tracking, and is a cunning technique for those who have made promises and have decided not to follow them.

No. Ewas answered mentally without hesitation.

This technique was of little significance, but learning it could potentially contaminate Aiwas’s ability pool. Different mystical skills may conflict with each other …… Ai Huas does not have the elixir of cleansing points and cannot take any chances now.

And those 48 points are too expensive – it’s just a normal level Mystic Technique, yet it requires so much experience. You don’t actually get it yourself, do you?

You didn’t just memorize this paragraph, did you?

Aywas belabored.

But Lawyer York’s behavior had already proved his position. And so that warmth and confusion disappeared from Aiwass’s face, becoming calm and low, as if it was all just an act before.

“…… flayed ogre?”

Aywas asked rhetorically.

This was a kind of cold enabler demon, not as good as an inferior demon and on the same level as a demon dog in terms of rank. It was an imp that could be created by demon scholars. It wasn’t very aggressive, and was usually used to torment or torture others – the flaying demon’s size and thickness could be varied, which allowed it to burrow or wrap itself around any part of the human body.

As it wriggles, its sharp, irritating, wasp-like teeth inject a weak toxin. These teeth can easily break off inside the body, like a cactus thorn that is difficult to pull out. They cause intense, long-lasting pain, and can easily undermine the dignity of others.

Able to covertly lurk a large number of Enchanted Demons within themselves without being detected ……

This is a unique characteristic of the fourth level of demonic hosts.

Not a Demon Scholar, but an advanced profession for Demons.

The biggest difference between a Demon Man and a Demon Scholar is that a Demon Man is almost completely fused with and difficult to separate from his or her companion demon. In order to advance to Demon Man one must first be a Phantom Demon Egg – only the Phantom Demon in the egg is a dark-attribute demon.

Even before they become transcendentals, they are said to be “demon possessors”. Compared to other attribute demons, demons like to manipulate the host’s body, and are more likely to hurt or even kill others when they lose control. If they are persuaded by the demons in their bodies to enter the path of transcendence, they can reach a consensus with the demons in their bodies and enter a state of companionship.

Because of this, demons can no longer summon other demons. They are also unable to study the disciplines of ritual and demon manipulation, as the demon within them prevents them from grasping powers strong enough to threaten them, and the interference of dark-attribute mana in their brains reduces their intelligence.

However, if a Demon can withstand the demon’s suppression, maintain their sanity, and advance to Parasite, the positions of the two sides are instantly switched.

The Demon Sender has transcended the “demon”. The demon will no longer be able to lose control of his body from time to time, and the demon will no longer be able to manipulate his body. A demonic host can hold more demons, and can carry a large number of demons at the level of an envoy in his body. As the level rises, it can even further accommodate a second and third demon.

“–You’re a Demon Sender, right.”

Ivars said in a non-committal manner.

Hearing that, Counselor York’s eyes only widened in some surprise.

He withdrew his left hand, and the flayed demon in his cuff was retrieved by him. “Your demonic learning amazes me, Ivars.”

Counselor York exclaimed, “You are the only one of all the fellow travelers I’ve ever met who could recognize a Demon Sender at the first energy level.”

“I see, is that why you called me away so suddenly?”

Aywas raised an eyebrow, “Because you recognized me as a transcendentalist beyond the path as well.”

“Under the influence of authority, we Transcendents should all help each other.”

Lawyer York was all smiles and said very naturally, “Because we are the same kind of people, I’ve come to take you to find the organization.

“Of course, in addition to that there is another reason ……”

He said, pointing to Ivars’ left pocket, “If you have a higher level of access, you can sense that one too.”

Ivas reached into his pocket and touched it. Immediately it dawned on him.

–It was the “Noble Red” ring.

“Of course, don’t worry.”

York hastily pressed his hands down and explained with a smile, “I know you supposedly got your ring from Veronica. But we’re not in the business of asking about that sort of thing here – you’re a fellow traveler beyond the path anyway, aren’t you? You were lured onto the path by them, and could be considered a new member they recruited. It’s normal and perfectly fine for a new member to kill an old member and then get the old member’s token. You just take it and that’s it.

“If you take it, you are also a member of the Noble Red Junction. That’s what I said.”

“…… So it is.”

Ivars finally understood.

It wasn’t that the Lloyd’s Society and the Noble Red Junction had reached some kind of agreement …… but that the top echelons of these two organizations just overlapped in a sense!

“You said that more than 60% of the knight families have joined the Lloyd Society.”

Aiwas was silent for a while before suddenly speaking, “And does that include ‘Moriarty’?”

At those words, the corners of York’s mouth rose slightly.

This middle-aged man, who already had deep wrinkles on his face, revealed a plausible smile, “What do you think?”

“Let’s end this dumb riddle.”

Sitting on a wheelchair, the platinum blonde haired youth whispered.

Even though his status and ability were lower than the middle-aged man in front of him, he didn’t have the slightest respect for the other party. Aiwas extended his right hand towards York, and his palm slowly opened up. An ethereal purple glow was lighting up in Aiwas’s palm – a symbol of his current state of mind resonating with the Transcendent Dao, and at the same time, an unfriendly gesture.

It was like slightly pulling a knife out a bit, or pressing his hand against the holster of a gun. Not necessarily threatening, but indicative of an attitude.

For people of other paths, it might be an offense. But for the Transcendent Way, it is a confirmation of determination, meaning recognition and practice of the Transcendent Way.

Attorney York smiled with satisfaction and replied briskly, “Yes. Professor James Moriarty, of course, is one of us at Lloyd’s.”

“He is, after all, a businessman, and a counted big businessman of the Glass Island. How could he refuse our invitation? However, he is not a fellow traveler beyond the path, and thus did not join the Noble Red Association.”

“In that case, with my father here …… you don’t seem to need to invite me anymore, do you?”

Ivars said nonchalantly, “Because the Moriarty family has already sided with you.”

York was clearly recruiting himself.

Even though he didn’t open his mouth to explicitly say a single word, his will had been conveyed very clearly.

–The matter of the suspected leakage of information was really putting a lot of pressure on him. York desperately wanted Ivars to join Lloyd’s, preferably before the “vice president” arrived.

“In that case, I’ll tell you one piece of information in advance.”

Lawyer York smiled triumphantly, “This is the very reason for the existence of Lloyd’s Register-

“According to reliable information, Professor Moriarty has disappeared two days ago. Although no body was found, bloodstained clothing was recovered. The divination result is that James Moriarty is dead.

“Unsurprisingly, the news of his death is due back to Avalon in a week’s time.”

The middle-aged lawyer, whose last name was also Hermes, wore an amiable smile that made Ivars sick: “This is not a threat, just a suggestion. After all, neither you nor Inspector General Edward are his real children …… and Mr. James died too suddenly to leave a will.

“That means there will be resistance to your inheritance. But it would be good for you to join Lloyd’s …… than your adoptive father, and we prefer a fellow traveler like you who walks the path of transcendence.”

–Ha?

Ivars was almost on the verge of laughing out loud.

You mean, James Moriarty is dead?
Oh, I don’t believe a word of it.

…… Of course, it may be that the intelligence itself is true. But Prof. Moriarty doesn’t die that easily, and the divination results may not be accurate. It was 100% a faked death, just to get out of the situation in Avalon.

–That mysterious guy, but the final boss of version 6.0, how could he somehow die in a corner like this where no one knows?

However, even if he knew that it was a fake death, there were probably a lot of other people who knew about it. But even if the identity of “James Moriarty” died on a social level ……

It means that the situation in Avalon is going to be unstoppable.

Updated Meow!

(End of chapter)