When the plot-skips players into the game world-Chapter 465 - 366 Aleister Crowley is Born

He knew that Star Antimony indeed had a Crowley Family, and that Croix was the Hawkeye assassin executing the "Hemostasis Action." He was also aware that the Prime Minister of the Irisflower was the leader of the Hawkeye Organization—

"We didn’t catch Croix at the beginning. After Croix disappeared, Aleister began to become active... so we must consider a possibility, which is that the incident of ’you being captured and then rescued by Aleister’ was actually staged."

After Edward had finished explaining the intelligence to Aiwass, he looked at him seriously, "You understand the significance of this intelligence now, don’t you?

"Her Majesty specifically pointed out that this matter should be kept secret for now. Because you are about to be appointed as the Minister of the Department of Care of Magical Creatures, and the incident of you being rescued by Aleister has already been reported on in the newspapers. If the matter of ’Aleister being a Star Antimony spy’ were to be revealed at the same time, people would begin to doubt your allegiance—your rescue would then take on special significance.

"—And now the problem is, the letter is missing."

Having heard this, Aiwass finally grasped the full picture of the situation.

But because he had provoked quite a few people, Aiwass was unable to determine who was behind the mischief for the moment.

However, from the source of the letter, Aiwass could almost confirm that this matter originated from a conspiracy by the Star Antimony people. Because everything else could be explained away, but for the Crowley Family to come out and stand up, even for a general to make a false testimony, that was most likely the handiwork of Count Leipzig. Experience more tales on novelbuddy

To take advantage of the situation and deal a blow to the Hawkeye Organization of the Irisflower would also perfectly suit the stance of Count Leipzig as the Son of the Moon. After all, the Hawkeye Organization was a purely and extremely anti-Son of the Moon entity, their main operation being the assassination of the Son of the Moon.

The only thing that Aiwass couldn’t figure out was why they would especially want to preserve Croix’s honor...

"How did it get lost?"

Aiwass inquired further, "Why was there this letter? And why was it in Captain Camus’s hands?"

"Not many knew of this intelligence. When we were investigating this matter before, what we knew were just the initial reports, without having received the original document. The original copy sent by the Irisflower spy from Star Antimony went through many hands before finally reaching Glass Island through navy channels. Captain Camus only got this letter the afternoon before last. Then last night, the letter disappeared."

Edward sighed, clearly feeling the situation was very troublesome, "He was intending to find Sherlock yesterday, wanting to ask Sherlock to help him recover the letter. But he searched all day and couldn’t find him. He only learned today that Sherlock had left with you."

Yet he still comforted Aiwass, "Don’t get hung up on whether Aleister is a spy or not. Because as long as this letter becomes public, we would be unable to prove that Aleister is not a spy. And such suspicion would then become a means for people to attack you—it could even potentially become a weapon for the Round Table Hall to attack you. Especially since Mr. Oswald isn’t around, and there are even rumors that Mr. Oswald has passed away.

"If your Guardian Spirit is missing, and you haven’t been formally armored by your father, the Moriarty Family itself could be attacked."

Edward rested his hand on Aiwass’s shoulder, "But don’t worry, I will protect you. A letter cannot vanish into thin air; it must have been stolen. We just need to follow the intelligence and investigate.

"In fact, Captain Camus was originally looking for Sherlock. He hoped that Sherlock could help him retrieve the letter. It’s just that Sherlock wasn’t around... and he couldn’t do anything today, so he came to me and confessed to this matter."

Aiwass narrowed his eyes slightly, lost in thought.

He had understood.

Since the Supervisory Court had verified this intelligence, it indicated that a considerable number of people must know about it, even though they couldn’t get their hands on any definitive evidence to be made public.

Within Avalon, the opposition to Aiwass’s appointment as the Minister of the Department of Care of Magical Creatures was still quite significant.

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It was clear that Aiwass was a contingency plan arranged by the soon-to-end-life Queen for Isabel.

Under the suppression of Authority, these knights had been unable to lie to the Royal Family, unable to oppose the royal executions, unable to resist the Royal Family, and this had continued for hundreds of years. At last they anticipated a new King without the gift of Authority—even if they didn’t plan to do anything, this freedom itself was enough to make one’s heart soar.

Who wouldn’t want to be a noble?

In neighboring Star Antimony and Irisflower, there were Barons, Viscounts, Earls... such titles. They also had their own land, their own Knights, their own private armies and industries. But in Avalon, they could only be called "Your Excellency." They were even restricted in the number of servants, without a piece of land to call their own, unable to own more properties than the number of direct family members.

Even accepting gifts from the merchants could possibly lead to investigations by the Supervisory Court. Before, there was the omnipotent Lohar Society, but now that the Lohar Society has fallen, who would give them money?

With so many in one family, they couldn’t possibly live off the northwest wind.

Despite a small number of Knight Families still upholding the "chivalric spirit" ideologically, most Knight Families had changed their original intents after hundreds of years of economic hardship. Among the most critical changes was the rapid expansion of merchant capital over the past century.

If the Knight Families could still be considered wealthy before, then compared to the merchants’ assets in the Industrial Age, theirs seemed pitiful.

Now that the influence of Star Antimony people in Avalon had been cut back, the insurrectionist Noble Red had been eradicated, and Star Antimony’s diplomatic attitude towards Avalon had notably improved. The Lohar merchants had also become meek, and the Irisflower People, having taken the blame for the assassination of the Royal Family, conceded a considerable amount of covetable advantages.

Avalon seems poised for a resurgence.

Everything is starting to improve!

Especially since Meg’s reincarnation still remains a secret.

The young Ligeia, even though she commands Meg’s Word Spirits, clearly doesn’t have the same deterrent power as "infamous" Old Meg.

In such circumstances, it would be wise to take advantage of Aiwass’s undeveloped influence and gradually cut it down.

This is exactly the type of decision that the people at the Round Table Hall might make.

Not all of them necessarily believe one hundred percent that Aleister is a spy. After all, this intelligence is too detailed... far more detailed than what is normally obtained.

But they can pretend they do believe it.

As a Royal Secret Agent, Aleister is officially under the Department of Care of Magical Creatures. And if this letter were to become public, even if they couldn’t prevent Aiwass’s appointment, they could still remove Aleister at the very least.

Moreover, Aiwass does not have the adaptability to the Path of Authority; at best, he would only ever be a bishop. Plus, he’s not an Elf and can’t learn Advanced Divine Arts, so becoming a Cardinal Archbishop is out of the question.

So if they remove Aleister, their enforcer, they would at least be able to drag Aiwass into a struggle.

Beyond these wary old Knight Families, emerging Knight Families full of envy towards the Founding Families and the newly-born merchant class might also target the apparently weakest Moriarty Family.

Surrounded by enemies.

The purple-red glow in Aiwass’s eyes kept flickering.

I was worried I didn’t have an entry point to influence the Round Table Hall.

—Giving me trouble?

The Star Antimony must pay a price.

You all are actually presenting me with a family claim—Aleister Crowley, this is the identity you’ve created for me. Since it’s already been established... then brace yourselves and don’t try to deny it later.

The Irisflower People... Forget it, it’s not their turn yet.

Also, the Round Table Hall of Avalon—

—you wouldn’t be so anxious if I didn’t know the Minister of the Department of Care of Magical Creatures wielded so much power.

Aiwass narrowed his eyes slightly.

He said gently, "Then since Sherlock isn’t here, why don’t you let me give it a try? I’ve worked with Sherlock on numerous cases, and he quite acknowledges my Wisdom."

He’s called me a "scheming, stinking Fox" several times.

If he’s in such a hurry, then it must be sincere praise.

Aiwass volunteered, "If I don’t get involved in this incident, I’ll help you retrieve this letter—how about it?"

Edward fell into deep thought, while Captain Camus looked at Edward with pleading eyes.

Obviously, the captain wanted Edward to agree—because he truly couldn’t bear the consequences of losing this thing while in his possession. Even if he was just a scapegoat.

"Fine."

Edward sighed, "I did want to protect you. But perhaps that was just wishful thinking on my part... You’ve indeed grown up, and I might not be able to protect you completely in an event of this scale.

"But if you need me at any time, don’t be brave. Come to me immediately."

The dependable adult advised thus.