It was the first time that Xia Keli spoke his true feelings to himself. Based on Sean's understanding of him, he believed that this was the truth.
Because he saw something called ambition rather than ideal. Perhaps it was the disaster he encountered today that gave Xia Keli an urgent self-awareness and a sublimation of his realm of life - life is so fragile, no matter his noble status
Still humble.
Of course, Xia Keli spoke his true feelings without reservation and was not afraid that Sean would spread the word. As he claimed, the distance between him and the Pope was not far away. He strived for the upper reaches and pursued more wealth, power or reputation.
, all belong to human instinct, but Xia Keli’s ambition has to be wrapped in a sacred cloak.
Sean walked out of Sawyer Church. The sun was shining outside and the weather was getting hotter.
As for Sean's own ideals or ambitions, they are just like the early summer sun in the south. Although it is not as hot as midsummer, it has already warmed up, especially after hearing Xia Keli's words that sounded from the bottom of his heart.
There was a lot of excitement on the streets, patrol police and secret police were arresting members of the True God Party everywhere, and people were panicked. Based on the principle of "I'd rather miss it than let it go," the secret police's prison was overcrowded for a while.
Two days later, Sean was politely invited to the secret police station by Director Daley, and had a conversation with Governor Byrne personally present as a witness.
"Viscount, do I think you are accusing Viscount Bibb-Lincoln of being the bandit leader of the True God Party in Poitou and even all of Genoa?" Daley asked.
"Absolutely correct." Sean said, "I guarantee with my honor that my accusations are entirely out of my heart, not jealousy, hatred or prejudice. In addition, I want to remind you, Mr. Director, any criminal case involving aristocrats,
The Magistrate's Court of Genoa has no jurisdiction to try. This is my prerogative."
"Excuse me, this is not a court, but I need to help you clarify some facts. I think this is why you are willing to come here." Daley quickly defended.
"Viscount, regarding the trial, I will ask the High Court of the Holy City to set up a special court in Poitou to hear this matter. Please rest assured that our goals are the same, that is, we will not let go of a rebel.
, even if he is a nobleman. But this incident is so shocking that I can’t believe it.” Governor Byrne said, “It can almost write a detective novel.”
"Exactly. The conspirator we are dealing with is a very clever guy who has successfully deceived each and every one of us, which calls into question the principles of behavior we hold dear, such as kindness, kindness, love, compassion, etc.
, the most terrible betrayal." Sean nodded.
"Viscount, although the inference you just described is very logical, because it explains many things that I have been confused about before, there is no strong evidence." Daly said.
Daley took out his cigarettes and wanted to pass one to Sean, but Sean took out his own cigar. Daley shrugged and signaled to the Governor. Byrne shook his head:
"As you wish!"
"My director, ask yourself, I have said so much today, how difficult is it for me to not be able to explain a lot of things that have happened?" Sean asked.
"Of course. Because your explanation is so perfect, I can't believe it." Daly nodded and admitted, "You even think that Viscount Lincoln is a bloodthirsty! As a bloodthirsty, he is born with bloodthirsty and brings disaster.
All mankind, they are afraid that the world will not be in chaos, so Viscount Lincoln secretly instigated some people to oppose you
, he also asked his henchmen to deliberately resell arms, thereby driving you out of the Civil Defense Force, and thus he obtained your previous authority. In this way, he could cooperate with the rebels in San Nuve, and let the Civil Defense Force rush to Pagoda.
He suffered two defeats in a row at Fort Tenum and gave the rebels a large amount of arms in vain. Then why did he disappear?"
"Because he is a professor." Sean said.
"Who?" Dailey didn't understand.
Governor Byrne interjected at this time: "The leader of the rebels is called Professor. It is because of him that the Longjiang River Basin suffered miserably. The empire even offered a reward of 300,000 gold louis for him, regardless of life or death. Thomas, you can't just look at your eyes."
Keep an eye on Genoa."
Being accused by Byrne in person, Daly felt a little ashamed.
"Viscount Connery, are you saying that Viscount Lincoln faked his death so that he could have the opportunity to go to the north to lead the rebels?" Daly asked, "This strategy is so perfect."
Sean knew that Daley believed at least half of it and said:
"I seized a lot of confidential documents from the rebels in Daguerre City, including orders written by the professor himself. I kept some unimportant documents privately. I believe you have experts who are good at comparing handwriting.
As Eagle Castle is now my property, you can have someone compare it with the documents left in Viscount Lincoln's study. I believe there will be some discovery."
Seeing Sean so confident, Dai Li said again:
"But this does not mean that Viscount Lincoln is a clown. I have already interrogated Charles Handy. This guy does not have a good piece of meat on his body now. I am worried that if he is tortured again, he will die. He may be the only one among the rebels who knows
The person who is the Joker's true identity. He also admitted to being ordered to frame Percy Robinson, and also admitted to killing seven members of Henry Sewell's family.
person, but he denied that the clown was Viscount Lincoln. Perhaps he knew that once he admitted it, he would be of no value to us. This was his last resort to save his life. In addition, why did the rebel party frame Percy Robinson? Although this
Mr. Robinson often makes some outrageous remarks, but to say that he is a member of the rebel party is ridiculous."
"But I remember that one of his crimes was to join the rebel party." Sean said, "To this day, his wanted poster can still be seen somewhere on the street. People seem to have forgotten him."
"Viscount, you know that the people are always forgetful unless they have a vital interest in them." Daley smiled, "Just like the work I do, it is to prevent the people from being deceived and deceived by the rebel party.
, but they don’t understand.”
Sean automatically ignored Daley's complaints.
"The Sewell family was involved in a rebellion sixty years ago and was expelled from the title by Emperor Carlos I. It turned out to be unjust. The family fell silent for decades and then revived the old matter. The reason is unknown, but they asked Viscount Lincoln
On his head. Viscount Lincoln instructed him to ask Earl Robinson and asked Henry Sewell to give the Earl two silver kettles with lead added, causing the Earl to be chronically poisoned. More is needed about this.
The coffin autopsy is currently highly doubtful. These can be confirmed from the letters written by Henry Sewell to Viscount Lincoln and Earl Robinson respectively." Sean said, "As for why Viscount Lincoln wanted to kill Earl Robinson, on the surface it was because of the Countess.
Viscount Lincoln once pursued the countess, but the countess was kind and kind and ignored him because she was already engaged to Earl Robinson.
Mr. Director can ask the countess in person or confirm it from others. In fact, the main reason is that Viscount Lincoln was almost nominated to represent Genoa as a member of the Noble Parliament. Some people thought that he was too young and had too low a title.
Because he vetoed this motion, he was very jealous of Earl Robinson, as his butler can prove. He even wanted to assassinate the young Earl. So to sum up, Percy Robinson is completely innocent."
"Viscount Lincoln is a romantic aristocrat. He is young, handsome, versatile, and even very rich. Therefore, he has always been very popular with women." Daly said, "It seems that his self-esteem is also quite fragile. Bloodthirsty walks in the darkness.
It is not tolerated by normal humans. He is probably very sensitive to these things. But..."
"But the evidence is still not sufficient, is it?" Sean cut off his words, and he turned to ask the Governor, "Your Excellency, Governor, do you still remember the funeral of Principal Mounier?"
"Of course I remember!" Governor Byrne said, "I remember that after the funeral that day, Viscount Lincoln and I talked to you separately."
"On the morning after the funeral, someone found a clown mask on Principal Mounier's tombstone?" Sean asked.
"It's true." Daley was a little surprised because he had never made this matter public.
"Mr. Director, don't look at me like that. The gravekeeper told me. He happened to have received some favors from me because I gave him a few meals during the earthquake the year before last. Later he found him in the cemetery.
It was a job. It was raining with lightning on the night of the funeral, and the tombkeeper happened to see someone taking off a clown mask and placing it on Principal Mounier's monument. Mr. Director can also confirm this.
.”
Daley couldn't help but curse: "That old bastard, why didn't he tell me face to face when I was investigating?"
"Because he was scared. Apparently he thought that a nobleman who was well-dressed during the day and came to the cemetery wearing a mask on a rainy night must be doing something terrible, and such terrible things should not come from the mouth of a commoner. Please understand what comes from a commoner.
He was timid and self-protective, so he kept silent, but this silence has been bothering and tormenting him until I came back from the north not long ago and paid my respects to Principal Meunier again," Sean said.
At this point, Byrne couldn't help but applaud: "Wonderful, very wonderful, Viscount, you should be the director."
"Haha, if the Viscount is willing to condescend, I can give way." Daley also agreed.
"I can't do your job." Sean smiled. Daley suddenly thought of something:
"I remember that the rebels kidnapped their companions in front of the Governor. One of my spies fought with the rebels afterwards. It is believed that the rebel had suffered a gunshot wound. We can investigate Viscount Lincoln's servant to see if
Did you find anything?"
Sean said in surprise: "I didn't expect this. It seems that I really can't do your job."
By the way, I complimented Daley so that he could work harder.
"Mr. Director, you'd better send someone to Eagle Fort immediately to take a look." Sean said.
"Those letters?" Daly asked.
"No, there is a secret room there, and the secret of a bloodthirsty person is hidden there." Sean turned to the curious Governor, "Your Excellency, you'd better wait to read the briefing Mr. Director gives you.
, A gentleman should never set foot there. Even a person with some normal emotions would be better off not knowing what happened there. Anyway, I won’t go there again.”
"I seem to have foreseen something terrible."
Byrne was frightened by Sean's serious expression.