It would be nice if George was still here, Shafiya thought.
If possible, it would be best for the Great Guardian to escort Isabel to the Theocracy and try to steal the Queen's blood himself. If it succeeds, then everything is fine; if it fails, at least Isabel can live safely.
But the Great Guardian George is not on the Glass Island at all.
Due to the border turmoil some time ago, the Great Guardian is guarding the southern fortress and commanding the navy to set up a defense line.
And if the Great Guardian is at the scene, the two of them can fight against the two fifth-level opponents. They may not be able to defeat them if they have the local advantage. At least they will definitely be able to snatch out the queen's body... George also knows about Avalon.
shadowy.
Or do you want to take a gamble?
Hide Isabel somewhere first, and then go grab the body yourself.
After obtaining the Queen's blood, immediately perform the Shadow of Avalon ritual. Just bet that you can resurrect Lancelot before Isabel is found...
It seems that this is the only way to do it, Shafiya thought to herself.
It is the most dangerous and the most prone to accidents, but it is also the option with the greatest benefits.
"If Meg was still alive, would she choose this way..."
Shafia murmured softly.
At this moment, she was actually a little confused.
Her ability to react immediately and rescue Isabel was her limit.
But under the triple pressure of time, powerful enemies and family, Shafiya's scalp felt numb just thinking about it. She even felt her breathing trembling slightly.
As long as she goes too late, or the queen's body has been destroyed or turned into an undead, or if she goes too long and Isabel is captured... Avalon will be destroyed. It is entirely possible that they will surround the queen.
A trap has been set with the body of the deceased, just waiting to capture him, and he may be framed by the Round Table Hall for assisting in the betrayal, and even his husband and daughter may be implicated in this.
You don't even need to be killed or captured alive by them. As long as you can't obtain the Queen's blood in time, it means failure.
At this moment, the pressure piled up in Shafiya's heart was too great.
But she must be strong - as an elder, how can she show confusion and powerlessness in front of a poor child like Isabel?
Shafiya took a deep breath and asked slowly: "Little Isha... do you have any familiar, absolutely reliable friends? Someone who can take you in for a few days and will never betray you.
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Her voice became a little hoarse due to nervousness.
Originally, Shafiya just asked casually, and then planned to hide Isabel in Hermes Manor... At least Lord Arthur must be a trustworthy and loyal minister.
But she didn't expect that Isabel actually gave an answer.
"...Can you take me to Moriarty's house?"
This soft but tough girl whispered.
"Professor Moriarty's house?"
Shafia frowned slightly: "But he has a close relationship with Lloyd's... I don't recommend that you go to their house."
Although Professor Moriarty did not appear directly at this banquet.
But there is another possibility. That is Professor Moriarty had known for a long time that the knights were about to start a brawl. As a scholar, he was too weak and lacked combat effectiveness, so he chose to avoid the battle.
The Moriarty family usually has a relatively close relationship with the Drost family.
The ancestor of the Moriarty family is the Mordred family, and Mordred's biological son once betrayed Avalon. This is not without precedent.
Now Shafia's nerves are tense - she feels that these founding families cannot be trusted.
Among the twenty founding families, some must have received the news in advance.
Didn't any of them stand up and issue a warning?
...Or is it that the founding families feel that Lancelot's descendants have ruled Avalon for too long and want to return to the Round Table era?
But the timid and soft girl showed her a heartbreaking expression: "But, I can only..."
As she spoke, it seemed as if she was about to sob and cry: "The only one I can trust is him... If even he betrays me..."
When she said this, she finally burst into tears.
Shafiya felt shaken when she saw Isabel's sadness that was so intense that it didn't seem fake.
She realized that her denial seemed to be the straw that broke the camel's back. She subconsciously regretted her previous words, but at the same time she had doubts and curiosity.
"Who are you talking about?"
"...Aiwass."
Isabel whispered: "Actually, he and I are pen pals... We have known each other for many years."
"Pen pal? Really?"
Shafiya was a little surprised: "That famous bishop?"
It turns out that this autistic princess actually has her own friends...
Seeing Isabel lower her head and go down, Shafiya knew that she had roughly guessed it right.
"But, if it's just a pen pal..."
Shafiya still feels unreliable.
After all, Isabel has never been exposed to social life at all. Such a pure and spotless girl is really easy to deceive.
Although the young Bishop Moriarty had a good reputation in the circles of the royal capital. Everyone said that he was a pious, gentle and solemn man, and many young girls were attracted to him. But he refused.
There were even rumors that he fell in love with his unrelated sister.
As an extraordinary person who devotes himself to the path...it seems that there is no big problem...?
Originally Shafiya wanted to find trouble.
But the more she calculated, the more she felt that Aiwass was quite reliable.
Able to reach the third level of consecration at this age, pass the church's assessment and become a bishop. He even touches the boundary of the fourth level, and is invited by the Theocracy to study abroad... With this kind of person, he is very interested in the path of consecration.
The degree of compatibility makes it unlikely that he is a bad person.
But thinking about this, Shafiya felt even stranger.
How did little Isa get to know this bishop?
From what she said, it seemed that her level of trust in Aiwass was very high. So high that if Aiwass betrayed her, she would be heartbroken and desperate.
But Isabel said firmly: "He has read my diary a long time ago."
"...That's it."
Shafiya understood.
Isabel probably likes Aiwass.
She knew what Isabel's "diary" was and what fears were recorded in it.
The diary passed down in the royal family is the most desperate and soft place in Isabel's heart. If she is willing to share this thing with others, it means that she truly trusts the other party more than anyone except her relatives...
Not even Shafia and Meg have read her diary.
"Okay, I'll take you there."
Shafiya made up her mind: "But after all, he is just Professor Moriarty's adopted son, and his opinion may not be decisive. If Professor Moriarty doesn't want to take you in... I will also find a way."
Compared to the loyalty of the Hermes family, Aiwass, who could soothe her heartbreak and fear, was indeed a better choice.
Isabel lowered her head slightly.
She clenched her fists slightly.
——I have to say that she is actually gambling.
Because she couldn't be 100% sure that if she happened to "her" body, Aiwass would definitely happen to "Aiwass". At least Shafiya's words were not comparable to the Aiwass that Isabel knew.
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Not Minister Moriarty, but Bishop Moriarty.
Fortunately, Isabel reacted quickly enough and made adjustments in time.
...But if "Aiwass" is not Aiwass, will his lie be exposed?
Isabel was a little worried.
Because when she realized that Avalon was facing an extremely dangerous situation, she subconsciously wanted to seek help from Aiwass. Mainly because she knew that she could never go to Hermes Manor... because she knew that York Hermes
Hermes is the traitor, and judging from the situation, it seems that he has not been discovered.
...Let’s take a step and see one step at a time.
If Aiwass is not him, then find a way to deceive him...
Isabel still believes in her acting skills.
She can play the cold and correct queen, and she can also calmly play her autistic and weak self in the past.
——No matter the past or the future, it is her.
On the other side, Aiwass was sitting with James.
"...small key?"
Aiwass murmured in a low voice and frowned slightly.
He thought of many possibilities in his mind, but there was no definite answer.
As for the key, it should be for opening the door. But what door needs to be opened by yourself?
Seeing Aiwass's reaction, James suddenly laughed.
The old man stretched out his hand and made a silent gesture calmly.
"Is this something that can't be said?" Aiwass asked.
"It seems that your progress is not enough."
James smiled so happily that the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes creased with laughter: "Then I won't say anything."
There is no doubt...James is testing Aiwass to see how far he has learned about himself.
Aiwass had no reaction to this keyword, which exposed some of his intelligence.
——For example, which period did Aiwass come back from? Or, for example, how far has his plan been completed?
"Then how about we change one question to another?"
James asked gently: "Why are you so wary of Dad?"
After hearing this, Aiwass made two points clear -
James was indeed aware that under the skin of "Aiwass" was another Aiwass; and he was aware of Aiwass's vigilance and vigilance towards him.
Since there are many different timelines in this detail, he can be so keenly aware of Aiwass' inner thoughts... then Aiwass's adoptive father must have seen it more clearly.
...Is this why he left?
Because he sensed that Aiwass was wary of him, he simply faked his death and escaped, taking advantage of the situation to hide in the dark...
"I will send the guest away, sir."
When he said this, Oswald came back.
Aiwass subconsciously raised his head and glanced at Oswald, and Professor Moriarty waved his hand, signaling Oswald to leave first.
After Oswald nodded and left, Aiwass said softly: "Father, I don't really want to answer this question."
"Then don't answer."
James smiled and nodded, and said very calmly: "If you ask me a question, I won't say it if you don't want to say it; then, if you don't want to answer a question I ask you, it's the same thing. Our relationship is equal, Aiwass.
"No need to compromise, I will try my best to help you."
"...Because you want me to live, right?"
"right."
James gave a definite answer.
The professor must have a plan for Aiwass, and Aiwass, who does not know what the "little key" means, must have failed to complete his mission. In order to help himself in another world line complete the plan, the professor will not let him
Aiwass died in the dream world.
Aiwass was also vaguely aware of this, but he still had to ask to confirm it.
——In other words, James’ ultimate goal must transcend personal interests.
He knew that he was in a promotion ceremony and was just a pseudo-soul created by the Pillar God, but he was trying his best to maintain the stability of this promotion ceremony. He also tried to help the other "real self" hide information.
If he is serving himself, then he does not need to stand so firmly with his true self. For him at this moment, after all, he is a different individual.
"Then it's my turn."
James asked: "You are a [Holy Entity] now, right?"
"...I'm not 100% sure, but it should be."
After a moment of silence, Aiwass replied seriously.
This is not a lie, but the truth.
Because even if he tells the truth, the real Professor Moriarty will not know. But Aiwass hopes to get intelligence from James who has more information - every question of Professor Moriarty
It must be meaningful.
You can get some feedback by carefully exploring his perspective on the problem, the purpose of the question and his reaction after getting the correct reply.
But Professor Moriarty stopped asking further questions.
He just leaned back and leaned on the sofa happily: "I have no questions. I can also answer your last question or help you complete a task."
"...Can you lend me Mr. Oswald?"
Aiwass thought for a long time and then asked.
"Can."
James answered without hesitation.
He didn't even think about it at all, but responded immediately the moment Aiwass finished speaking.
But at this moment, Oswald suddenly came back quickly.
"I'm sorry, sir. But..."
The old elf hesitated to speak, his expression was a little strange. He glanced at Aiwass, and then looked at James hesitantly.
"What's wrong?"
James asked.
Without waiting for his response, Shafiya took Isabel's hand and walked out closely behind Oswald.
She took Isabel and sneaked directly into Moriarty Manor.
Oswald obviously knew what was happening in the Palace of Silver and Tin at this moment, so when he saw Isabel fleeing here directly, he subconsciously thought that this was Professor Moriarty's arrangement.
But Aiwass, who was sitting on the sofa, locked eyes with Isabel, who was looking straight at him.
In just a moment of looking at each other with emotion, both parties can understand each other's identities.
