According to Barthelmero's style and Lorelaya's growing environment, it would be impossible for her to say something like "stand on the brother's side", but her "Dark Hand" was a person who attached great importance to family affection and had a very good relationship with siblings, so over time she was also slightly affected.
Her voice was not loud and her tone was calm, but she had an irresistible majesty.
Weber's momentum of controlling the overall situation involuntarily weakened: "Because the situation is urgent, I can only think of this operation."
"Ahem." Melvin coughed twice. "Your Majesty, the way they get along is quite special. Lanis often causes trouble for Weber, and Weber also causes trouble for Lanis. In their eyes, trouble equals a good relationship. When they stop causing trouble for each other, that's when there's a problem. Moreover, Lanis had already engraved the "Orange Journey" sign on the invitation before I came, which means she had already prepared to support Weber. The invitation stated that a maximum of two companions were allowed, and these two places were reserved for Lanis."
As he spoke, the young man wiped the bloody corner of his mouth and raised the invitation letter in his hand.
"Indeed, that's how it is. It seems that I have done too much." Loreleija nodded meaningfully. "Then, Mr. Melvin, can you give me the quota of Lannis? I will pay you a satisfactory reward."
"No, no," the young man said repeatedly, with his signature happy smile on his face, "Her Majesty the Queen's personal appearance here is the best reward in itself. Oh, oh, how will the incident develop next? I am really looking forward to it."
Melvin didn't care, and Lorelaia didn't say much either, focusing her attention on Rodan, Reandros, and the acting manager.
"I'm following the train rules. I don't think you will stop me."
"this... "
Rodin and Lei Andros looked at the acting manager, who looked hesitant and obviously had some concerns.
Lorelaia continued, "I have no other intentions in coming here this time, I just want to visit. Although there are other people accompanying us, their mission is to observe the changes in Anashu. They have already left by helicopter, please rest assured."
In just two sentences, he explained how he came and expressed his sincerity in coming alone despite bringing his subordinates with him. Of course, he also secretly demonstrated his strength - I let them go, but that doesn't mean I can't call them back. I'm giving you face, so don't go too far.
"Well, I hope Miss Loreleija will keep her word."
After a combination of soft and hard tactics, the train side had no choice but to compromise. After all, this lady had long been famous in the Dead Apostles circle. Many Dead Apostles had fallen in front of her and her E-Team, including even the Twenty-Seventh Ancestor. Even the nominal King of the Dead Apostles "Lord White Wings" suffered a small loss in the war with her.
"Powerful people don't need to lie." The standard queen-like answer, "Okay, Professor Velvet, let's stop talking nonsense and reveal the mystery - who is this imposter who killed the members of the Clock Tower?"
"I can only guess at this point, not infer, but the hint is enough."
Weber closed his eyes, lit a cigar, and murmured as if he was holding the key to the door to the truth.
"Olga Marie once told me that Lord Animusphia was also interested in the rituals of the Far East and commissioned someone to investigate seven years ago. He eventually came to the conclusion that the rituals were incomplete and not necessary to participate."
"Someone who can win over Yvette and give her enough money to buy the Mystic Eye."
"Information about the Modern Magic Department (Noligi) shows that Kolesi is able to transform into a mere student... and he is also someone who can open the Mystic Lock on the safe that contains the holy relic."
The counterfeit nodded to each of the factors he listed.
Mars fell and the answer was revealed.
"It's only natural that you can open the safe. After all, you built that safe. The 'former Dean' of the Modern Magic Department (Noligi);."
"Absolutely."
The fake, or Weber's predecessor, smiled, a smile completely different from that of Coles. Although it was a man's, it was like a blooming flower.
"The Modern Magic Department (Noligi) existed before you showed up. Although it was counted as one of the twelve departments that were the main axis of the Clock Tower, it had no Lord in charge and was just a decoration to meet the needs of the times. None of the twelve families took it seriously, and they just thought it would increase the number of cheap laborers, the New Age. I found it boring, so I gave up the position of Dean and the pedantic and conservative Clock Tower. But recently, it seems that there have been a lot of changes. The new Lord Barthelmero is seeking reforms, and the Modern Magic Department, which was originally just a decoration, has become prosperous because of a magician who was born in a commoner family like me. So, I couldn't help but want to get closer to see what the new Dean is doing."
The fake said, winking.
Twice, three times... When he blinked for the fifth time, the boy disappeared, and was replaced by a complete stranger.
The man's age was hard to tell, ranging from 25 to 45, and any number in between would be acceptable. He was tall and thin, with flaming red hair, and his fair skin left a deep impression. His clothes had also changed into a navy blue suit - even the clothes could be changed, which belonged to the field of the Animal Department (Chimera). Combining the clothing change with the empathy of the Spiritual Department was the highest field of transformation magic.
"My old friends all call me Dr. Heartless. I would be happy if you could call me that, too."
The only thing that has not changed is the smile on his face. It looks gentle, but it makes people feel creepy.
"So it is the most outstanding member of Norlige ever, 'Changeling';—I did not expect to see you here."
Lorelaia's expression remained unchanged, and she looked very calm. Only Shinji knew that her heart was not as calm as she appeared to be. The trembling tail of the magic whip was her only flaw.
The Changeling is one of the famous British legends. There are mysterious fairies in Britain who like to play all kinds of pranks, such as replacing your shoes, cleaning your room, or even worse, kidnapping you.
It is said that most of the humans abducted by fairies can never return to the common sense called modern times.
That is a distant shore that even magic cannot reach.
Or maybe he is the God-given son of the abyss that they long for.
Hatreth was such a person, he was abducted by a goblin and his heart was stolen by the goblin. The so-called Hatreth, Heartless, came from this.
"After all, I left the Clock Tower before you became the Lord and before Velvet took over the Modern Magic Department, so I was not able to witness it in person."
"Yes, after killing a lot of magicians - when reading the files, I suspected it was you."
Loreleija's eyes were cold. She represented the rules of the Clock Tower, and Hatres was the one who violated the rules and must be punished.
"It is an honor to be remembered by the current Barça Melo."
Even though he was being stared at by the pinnacle of modern magicians, Hatteras still maintained his flowery smile.
"Really? Then I'll give you more honor."
The magic wand shaped like a teaching stick was raised, and green airflow and biting murderous aura swirled around it.
"It's not good for young people to be so impatient. Velvet's mystery show hasn't ended yet, and the whydunit he is most obsessed with has not been solved. Although it's not impossible for me to explain it, it's more interesting to let him say it himself. It's rare to prepare such a good stage."
Why commit a crime.
What is the purpose that needs to be achieved even at the cost of committing crimes
Weber didn't let him keep everyone waiting and spoke straightforwardly.
"This incident is a wreck. Your real purpose has been achieved."
That's right, killing Trisha was to eliminate any accidents, and fighting for the "Mystic Eyes of Illusion" was just an additional incidental event. It would be great if you could get it, but it doesn't matter if you can't.
Hatteras's goal had already been achieved.
It all started 10 years ago, in 1994, during the Fourth Holy Grail War.
At that time, the most dazzling figure in the Clock Tower, Lord El-Melloi, went to Fuyuki City, Japan, but he didn't come back for three whole years. Almost everyone thought he was dead.
This incident attracted the attention of the Lord of the Celestial Science, Marisbili Asmirete Animusphia. In order to find out the truth of the ritual, Marisbili commissioned a person to conduct a comprehensive investigation of Fuyuki's ritual. He was the then Minister of Modern Magic Science, Dr. Hatreth.
Hatteres has a secret technique that allows him to remove the heads of others and keep their brains alive, so that he can manipulate their magic eyes for his own use. The "Headhunting Serial Murder Case" seven years ago was also to collect heads with magic eyes.
Through the power of the Mystic Eyes accumulated in his hands, Hatteras conducted a detailed analysis of the spiritual veins of Fuyuki City, and concluded that the Holy Grail War was incomplete and could not become the "universal wish-granting machine" described.
Marisbilly knew Hatteras's ability, so he had no doubts. But he couldn't tell anyone such a big secret, so Olga Marie and Trisha didn't know, which led to Trisha's tragedy.
This incident also became a turning point in fate and a divergence in the world line.
PS: Mita is still amazing. It is really remarkable that he can connect all the world lines here.