Chapter 1031 – #246_Count Cagliostro (5)
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One.
When people become desperate, their field of vision narrows.
Even if you normally say, “It wouldn’t be A,” If it’s a matter of life and death, you can create a confirmation bias by persuading yourself with “It’s plausible?” “It could be so?”
“…”
Siu opened the Artifact Encyclopedia in search of the library in the Society.
Originally, it was a precious book belonging to the family of Count Zemanai, and it was donated to the society when it was founded.
“Found.”
Are the clues found in this book truly clues to solving the case? Or is it just confirmation bias?
Siu carefully read the contents of the book along with the elaborate hand drawings.
“Nickel’s Ring”.
A rustic ring with a large red ruby set in fancy goldwork.
It was a camouflage artifact paired with the ‘Brisingamen’.
If Brisingamen is an object that elevates femininity and beauty to the extreme and makes even a stout man look beautiful, Nickele’s ring is said to have the ability to imitate the appearance of a specific person as it is.
“If you give it to Takasho, he’ll be happy.”
Adonai Takasho couple with eccentric tastes will likely use this ring well for various purposes.
Let’s get rid of these stupid thoughts.
The evidence to support ‘Count Cagliostro is disguised’ is the following two.
Suspicion coming from inside the society from 3 months ago.
Count Cagliostro, wearing Nickele’s ring.
Based on the above evidence, we continue our inference on the premise that the suspicion is true.
“Then it won’t be Lilith.”
According to Lydia’s information, Lilith’s magnetic magic is related to ‘history’ or ‘past’.
I’ve seen Lilith disguise herself as another witch and perfectly imitate her speech and behavior, as well as her magnetic magic.
There would be no need for her to borrow the power of her artifacts.
If Lilithron, Count Cagliostro, is false, the natural reasoning that arises is as follows.
“Then it could be a spy from the Solidus guild.”
Solidus top.
A group of exploits and outcasts of Hexenacht led by Lydia Magnus, the ‘Witch of Gold Coins’.
Externally, the Solidus Mercenary and Lydia acted as ‘moderates’, but they know that it is a mask to pursue profit.
In any case, they belong to Hexennacht and are hostile to Gehenna.
Furthermore, since the owner of Brisinga Men was Lydia, it is not low probability that she also had the Ring of Nickelre, which can be obtained from the same homunculus.
For that reason, the newly emerged Count Cagliostro spy theory.
“… It is not a matter for me to deal with alone.”
Early the next morning.
Siwoo invited people who are familiar with the situation in Gehenna and who are trustworthy, such as mother-in-law, mother-in-law, dean of Sofia department, Yesod Mamang, and older sister Periwinkle, to one place.
In this case, it is because she thought that a person who would judge the situation more objectively was needed.
“The president of the school has grown a lot. Even when we first met, we were ignorant snobs, but people like this gathered with just one word.”
Peri Winkle, who arrived last, looked around him slightly dumbfounded and said,
I should have known, but the impression is different from seeing it with my own eyes.
Even if you search Gehenna well, you can count on one hand people who can arrange a small meeting with this level of influence in a matter of hours.
“I told you that it was urgent.”
“Hmm, good. It’s a bit annoying to urge you to come early in the morning, but our president pays a lot of salary and bonuses.”
“… Sorry, no bonuses scheduled. Because of financial difficulties.”
“Okay?”
As usual, Periwinkle wore a sexy but elegant actress dress and high heels.
He walked over and lightly bit Siwoo’s ear lobe.
“This sister doesn’t care about bonuses from other things.”
“Just take the money.”
She smiled bitterly and removed Peri Winkle’s flirtation, but…
“What? Was there such a welfare policy? Good?”
Sophia approaches as if she has discovered something interesting one after another.
“No, no.”
– Papa pat!
I felt the gaze of my great mother-in-law piercing my back.
Come to think of it, everyone except Sophia had a relationship with Siu.
Even Sophia made paisley for her goddaughter…
It seems that the karma accumulated over the years is great.
Anyway, a gathering of mamans whose average mid-size breasts exceed E-cups and become magnificent.
“Siwoo, why are we here?”
“All of them are people I believe in, but what I am about to say from now on must never be disclosed to the outside world.”
In response to Count Yesod’s question, Siu immediately got to the point.
It was a question I had been thinking about for the last night.
Siu Tanye tried to explain as neutrally as possible.
The corresponding reactions are as follows.
First, the two mothers-in-law.
“Siwoo-kun, this is honestly ambiguous. You can have suspicions, but there is too little evidence to take action.”
“For now, the main agenda will be how to respond to Dandelion’s revelation while keeping it in my head.”
The response is lukewarm.
Sophia is next.
“I know the president’s heart, but rumors like this pop up in the salon several times a day. Even if it’s a camouflage artifact, there’s a possibility that it was used for cosmetic purposes, right? I agree with you two.”
Equally lukewarm
Next is Yesod Maman.
“Sir Siu, of course there must be a sidekick from Hexennacht in Gehenna. But Count Cagliostro. I know your vision has narrowed, but at times like this, you have to be cool. It is not yet at an irreversible level.”
All of them were in a stance that Siwoo’s judgment was wrong.
By the way, who is Count Cagliostro?
One of the Seven Earls and a magnate second only to the Duke of Erelim when it comes to influence in Gehenna.
The fact that Hexsenacht removed such a person and planted him as a spy would sound beyond a conspiracy theory and even an absurd delusion.
“…”
But for just one person, it’s a serious expression.
Peri Winkle, always smiling, kept his mouth shut and stroked his anguished eyebrows.
“What about Periwinkle?”
“… I think it’s possible No, at least it’s worth reviewing.”
It was such a serious issue that I couldn’t reveal it even here, but in fact, the most certain feeling about this agenda was different.
With the hegemony of ‘making her witch great again’, the position of Lydia and the upper ranks of Solidus was drastically reduced, and the ‘Witch of Aries’ seized real power.
Her old witch who lived over 1,000 years and once the head of Qliphoth, ‘Psychetti Garden’ was an undercover agent on Gehenna’s side.
It was a top-secret provision that only Duke Erelim knew about, but Periwinkle knew about it because he was Psyche’s best friend.
Siwoo also came across it by accident when he went out to the present world to pick up Periwinkle a while ago.
As such, the witch society’s information warfare is fierce.
If Gehenna did such a trick, wouldn’t it be impossible for Hexsennacht to do it?
Therefore, unlike other people, Periwinkle casts a vote for Siwoo’s opinion.
“You said there was a way to check it, right?”
“Periwinkle-nim, I know you trust Siu-kun, but please don’t air it for nothing.”
“It’s the wind. I’m just saying it because I really think it’s possible.”
As Periwinkle asked, Albireo stepped forward.
From Albireo’s point of view, Siwoo was just listening to the nonsense seriously because he was so flustered right now.
Just like people who believe in conspiracy theories give legitimacy to nonsensical logic.
It could be because she is still a young witch.
She doesn’t look ugly and has no intention of reprimanding her.
I just didn’t want to see him get into trouble by following the wrong advice and making the wrong choice.
Even if you hate me, you are a son-in-law.
“What if? Everyone except Periwinkle seems to be against it, right?”
“But what if it was right? Isn’t that a huge hole in Gehenna’s security?”
Siu stopped the relationship between Periwinkle and Albireo, who were about to sharply confront each other.
“Everyone calm down. I also think that this much is not enough.”
You can’t act hastily.
The opponent is not only the head of the Emerald Tablet, but also has Siwoo’s weaknesses.
Even if this allegation is true, if you try to grab him vaguely by the collar, your hands and feet will be blown away.
What if I took such a risk and got caught by the collar, but what if the allegations are not true?
Congratulations.
The Hesed Society is closed on that day.
It’s not about talking about voting rights, but even your soul will be robbed and sucked up.
“So there is one last thing I want to check. In a way, you could call it a gamble.”
“Siwoo-kun, did you hear me?”
“Calm down Siwoo, I don’t think this is real.”
So one more thing is needed.
One piece of evidence that allows us to be certain about the identity of Count Cagliostro.
“There is something I would like you to help me with.”
2.
A day later
Count Cagliostro felt better after receiving a letter.
The source of the letter is Shin Si-woo.
The succinctly written sentence was that he would accept the Emerald Tablet’s offer and would like to have dinner with him tonight.
There was also a postscript saying to bring a good drink.
“So it is. How long will I last? Oh ho ho ho!”
Shin Si-woo, who had been preparing to knock him down from the last time, but managed to evade the castle’s check by performing strange tricks.
But no matter how much he tried, he couldn’t go against the trend.
As a result, it was possible to make a huge profit by investing a little in promising academic societies.
Although he hadn’t been rude in the meantime, Count Cagliostro was willing to give the victor’s leniency.
About 5 hours to prepare and wait for a great dinner.
Today’s protagonist, Shin Si-woo, has arrived.
With an umbrella in one hand and a decent bottle of wine.
“Oh ho ho! Welcome! It’s a perfect drink for an aperitif. It must have been hard because it was raining.”
“No. It’s the count’s invitation. Even if it is not raining, but there is a typhoon, we have to come.”
Shin Si-woo grovels servilely with a tender voice.
Unlike the time when he was arrogant about wearing a plausible business card, his attitude was definitely more compliant.
“Do you think it would be boring if I told you to look after me for a little bit before eating?”
“There have been many examples so far. We hope to deliver more maps in the future.”
“Oh my! What kind of map whiplash is oh ho ho ho! Come on, listen inside. I went to the kitchen to taste it, and today’s lamb is really delicious.”
Embarrassed, Count Cagliostro took Siu into the drawing room.
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