For the first time, Shakley spoke his heart to himself, and with Sean's understanding of him, he believed that it was true.

Because he sees something called ambition rather than ideal. Perhaps it was the catastrophe encountered today that made Xia Keli have an urgent consciousness, and the realm of life has also been sublimated - life is so fragile, no matter whether his status is noble or humble.

Of course, Shakli said what was in his heart without reservation, and he was not afraid of Sean spreading it. As he himself declared, he was not far away from the Pope. It is human instinct to strive for more wealth, power, or fame, but Shacli's ambition has to be put on a sacred coat.

Sean walked out of Sawyer's Chapel, the sun was shining outside, and it was getting hotter.

As for Sean's own ideals or ambitions, it is also like the sun in the early summer in the south, although it is not as warm as in midsummer, but it has always warmed up, especially when he hears Shakley's heartfelt words.

Chickens and dogs are jumping in the streets, and the patrol and secret police are everywhere to arrest henchmen of the True God Party, and people are panicking. In line with the principle of preferring to miss rather than let go, for a time, the prisons of the secret police were overcrowded.

Two days later, Sean was politely invited to the secret police station by Chief Daley, and had a conversation with Governor Byrne in his own presence.

"Viscount, may I think you are accusing Viscount Bieber-Lincoln of being the leader of the True God in Poitou or even in all of Genoa?" asked Daley.

"Exactly. "I pledge my honor that my accusations are made entirely from my heart, not from jealousy, hatred, or prejudice." In addition, I would like to remind you, Mr. Director, that the District Court of Genoa has no jurisdiction to try criminal cases involving nobles. This is my prerogative. ”

"I beg your pardon, this is not a courtroom, but I need to help you get some of the facts straight. I guess that's why you're here. Daley hurriedly argued.

"Viscount, in matters of trial, I will bring to the High Court of the Holy City to set up a special court in Poitu to hear the matter. Rest assured, our goal is the same, and that is not to spare a traitor, even if he is a nobleman. But it was so appalling that I couldn't believe it. Governor Byrne said, "You could write a detective." ”

"Exactly. The conspirator we are dealing with is a very clever fellow who has succeeded in deceiving each and every one of us, and this is the most terrible betrayal of our cherished codes of conduct, such as kindness, kindness, fraternity, mercy, etc. Sean nodded.

"Viscount, though the reasoning you have just recounted is quite logical, for it explains many things that I have been perplexed before. But there is no strong evidence. Daley said.

Daley pulled out a cigarette and tried to hand one to Sean, but Sean pulled out his own cigar. Daley shrugged and gestured to His Excellency the Governor. Byrne shook his head:

"Feel free to do whatever you want!"

"My Director, ask yourself, I've said so much today that it's hard to explain much of what has happened?" asked Sean.

"Of course. Because you explained it so perfectly, I can't believe it. Daley nodded and admitted, "You even think that Viscount Lincoln is a bloodthirsty! As a bloodthirsty man, born bloodthirsty, he is a scourge on all mankind, and they are afraid that the world will not be chaotic, so Viscount Lincoln secretly instigated some people to oppose you, and he also let his henchmen deliberately sell arms, thus driving you out of the Civil Defense Army, so he obtained your previous authority." In this way, he was able to join forces with the rebels of St. Nouvé, so that the CDF suffered two defeats in a row when they rushed to Fort Partonham, and gave the rebels a large amount of ammunition in vain. So why did he disappear?"

"Because he's a professor. Sean said.

"Who?" Daley didn't understand.

Governor Byrne interjected at this time: "The leader of the rebels is called Professor, and it is because of him that the Longjiang Valley was killed miserably. The empire even offered him a reward of 300,000 louis, whether he lived or died. Thomas, you can't just keep your eyes on Genoa. ”

Being accused by Byrne in person, Daley was a little ashamed.

"Viscount Connery, do you mean that Viscount Lincoln cheated to death, so that he would have a chance to lead the rebels in the North?" Daley asked, "and this ploy is perfect. ”

Sean knew that Daley believed at least half of it, and said:

"I have seized a number of confidential documents of the rebels in the city of Daguerre, among them are the orders written by the professor himself, I have kept some unimportant documents privately, I believe you have an expert in comparing handwriting, and the Eagle Castle is now my property, you can have people compare the papers left in Viscount Lincoln's study. I'm sure there will be discoveries. ”

Seeing that Sean was so sure, Daley said:

But that doesn't mean Viscount Lincoln was a clown. I've interrogated Charles Handy, and this guy doesn't have a good piece of meat on him right now, and I'm afraid he'll die if he is tortured again. He may be the only person in the rebel party who knows the Joker's true identity. He also pleaded guilty to being ordered to frame Percy Robinson and to killing seven members of the Henry Sewell family, but he denied that the Joker was Viscount Lincoln. Perhaps he knew that once he confessed, he would be of no value to us, and that this was his last resort. Also, why did the traitor frame Percy Robinson? Although this Mr. Robinson often made some outrageous remarks, it would be ridiculous to say that he was a member of the traitorous party. ”

"But I remember that one of his crimes was to join the party. "To this day, his wanted warrant can still be seen on a corner of the street." People seem to have forgotten about him. ”

"You know, Viscount, that the people are always forgetful, unless they have a vital interest in them. Daley smiled, "Just as I do to save the people from being deceived and bewitched by the traitorous party, they don't understand. ”

Sean automatically ignored Daly's complaints.

"Sixty years ago, the Severs were involved in a rebellion and were stripped of their titles by Emperor Carlos I, which later proved to be wronged. The family had been silent for decades and then brought up the same thing again, for unknown reasons, but they turned to Viscount Lincoln. Viscount Lincoln instructed him to beg Earl Robinson, and had Henry Sewell give him two silver kettles laced with lead, causing the Earl to be chronically poisoned—a matter of which was to be opened for an autopsy and is highly questionable. This can be confirmed by Henry Sewell's letters to Viscount Lincoln and Earl Robinson, respectively. Sean said, "As for why Viscount Lincoln wanted to kill Earl Robinson, it was ostensibly because of the Countess. Viscount Lincoln had courted the Countess, but the Countess, who had a good character, ignored him because she was already engaged to Count Robinson.

This can be inquired of by the Countess in person, or by others. In fact, the main reason was that Viscount Lincoln was almost nominated to represent Genoa as a member of the noble parliament, and the motion was vetoed on the grounds that he was too young and too low, so he hated Earl Robinson, as his butler can attest. He even had to assassinate the little count. So to sum up, Percy Robinson is completely innocent. ”

"Viscount Lincoln was a merry aristocrat, young, handsome, versatile, and even very wealthy. Therefore, he has always been very popular with women. "It seems that his self-esteem is also quite fragile, and the bloodthirsty man walks in the dark and is not tolerated by normal humans, and he is probably very sensitive to these." But ......"

"But the evidence is still not sufficient, is it?" Shawn cut him off, and he asked the Governor instead, "Your Excellency the Governor, do you remember the funeral of Headmaster Meunier?"

"Of course I do!" said Governor Byrne, "I remember that day after the funeral, I spoke to you separately with Viscount Lincoln. ”

"Someone found a clown mask on Headmaster Meunier's tombstone the morning after the funeral?" asked Sean.

"It is true. Daley was a little surprised because he hadn't made it public.

"Mr. Director, don't look at me like that, it was the grave keeper who told me that he had received a little favor from me, because I had given him a few full meals during the earthquake the year before, and then he got a job in the cemetery. On the night of the funeral, it was raining and lightning, and the grave keeper happened to see someone take off the clown mask and place it on the monument of the headmaster of Meunier. Mr. Director can also confirm this matter. ”

Daley couldn't help but scold: "That old bastard, why didn't he tell me in person when I investigated?"

For he was afraid, and apparently he thought that a nobleman who was well-dressed during the day, and who came to the cemetery on a rainy night wearing a mask, must be doing something terrible, and that such a terrible thing should not come from the mouth of a commoner. Please understand the cowardice and self-preservation of the common people, so he remained silent, but this silence haunted and tormented him until I returned from the north not long ago and paid my respects to Headmaster Mounier once more. Sean said.

Speaking of this, Byrne couldn't help but applaud: "Wonderful, very wonderful, Viscount, you should be this bureau chief." ”

"Haha, if the Viscount is willing to condescend, I can make Xian. Daley chimed in.

"I can't do your job. Sean laughed. Daley suddenly thought of something:

"I remember that when the rebels had robbed their comrades in public before the Governor, and that one of my agents had fought with the rebels, and it was believed that the traitor had been wounded by a gunshot wound, we may investigate Viscount Lincoln's servant and see if anything was found. ”

Sean was surprised, "I didn't expect that. It seems that I really can't do your job. ”

By the way, he complimented Daley so that he could work harder.

"Mr. Director, you'd better send someone to Eagle Castle at once. Sean said.

"Those letters?" said Daley.

"No, there's a secret room there, where the secrets of a bloodthirsty man are hidden. Sean turned to the somewhat curious Governor, "Your Excellency, you'd better wait for the briefing from Mr. Director, for a gentleman should never set foot there." Even, a person with a little normal emotion, it is better not to know what happened there, I will not go again anyway. ”

"I seem to have foreseen something terrible. ”

Byrne was taken aback by Sean's serious expression.