If only George were still here, Shafiya thought to herself.

If you can, it's best if the Great Guardian can escort Isabel to the church and try to steal the Queen's blood himself. If it succeeds, then all is well; If she fails, at least Isabel will be able to survive safely.

But the Great Guardian George is not on Glass Island at all.

Because of the turmoil on the border some time ago, the Great Guardian is guarding the southern fortress and directing the navy to set up the defensive line.

And if the Great Guardian is on the scene, the two of them may not be able to beat the two fifth-level energy levels opposite each other and have a local advantage. At the very least, the Queen's body will be snatched out...... George, too, knew about Shadow of Avalon.

Or do you want to gamble a hand?

Hide Isabel somewhere first, and then go and grab the body yourself.

After obtaining the Queen's blood, immediately go to perform the Shadow of Avalon ritual. Bet on Isabel to bring Lancelot back to life before she is found......

That seemed to be the only way to do it, Shafiya thought to herself.

The most dangerous and accident-prone, but at the same time the most rewarding option.

"If Meg were still alive, would she choose this......"

Shafia muttered under her breath.

At this moment, she was actually a little confused in her heart.

Her ability to react and rescue Isabel in the first place is already the limit.

But under the triple pressure of time, strong enemies and family, Shafiya felt her scalp tingle just thinking about it. She even felt her breath tremble slightly.

If she was late, or the Queen's body had been destroyed or transformed into an undead, or if she had been there for too long, Isabel had been captured...... Avalon is about to die. It is also entirely possible that they have set a trap around the Queen's corpse, waiting to capture them, and they may also be framed by the Round Table to facilitate the betrayal, and even their own husbands and daughters may be implicated in it.

You don't even have to be killed or captured alive by them, as long as you can't get the Queen's blood in time, it means defeat.

At this moment, the pressure piled up in Shafiya's heart was too great.

But she had to be strong - as an elder, how could she show confusion and powerlessness in front of a poor child like Isabel?

Shafiya took a deep breath and asked slowly, "Little Isa...... Do you have any acquaintance, infallible friends? The kind that can take you in for a few days and will never betray you. ”

Her voice was a little hoarse from nervousness.

Originally, Shafia just asked casually, and then planned to hide Isabel in Hermes Manor...... At the very least, Lord Arthur must be a loyal and trustworthy servant.

But she didn't expect that Isabel really gave an answer.

“…… Can you take me to Moriarty's house? ”

This soft but tough girl whispered.

"Professor Moriarty's house?"

Shafiya frowned slightly: "But he has a close relationship with Lloyd's...... I don't recommend going 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 going to start a brawl. As a scholar, he was too weak and lacked combat effectiveness, so he chose to avoid the war.

The Moriarty family usually has a close relationship with the Droost family.

The ancestors of the Moriarty family were the Mordred family, and Mordred's own son once betrayed Avalon. This is not without precedent.

Now Shafiya was nervous—she couldn't trust these state-builder families.

Among the twenty founding families, some of them must have received the news in advance.

Hasn't any of them ever stood up and warned them?

…… Or did the Founders feel that Lancelot's descendants had ruled Avalon for too long and wanted to return to the Age of the Round Table?

But the cowardly and soft girl showed her a heartbreaking expression: "But, I can only ......"

As she spoke, she felt as if she was about to whimper and cry: "He is the only one I can trust...... If even he betrayed me......"

When she said this, she finally started crying silently.

Seeing Isabel's grief so strong that it didn't seem to be fake, Shafiya felt shaken.

She realized that her denial seemed to be the last straw that broke the camel's back. She subconsciously regretted her previous words, but at the same time she was puzzled and curious.

"What do you mean...... Who is it? ”

“…… Ewass. ”

Isabel whispered, "Actually, he and I have pen pals...... We've known each other for many years. ”

"Pen pals? It's true? ”

Shafiya was a little surprised: "The famous bishop? ”

It turns out that this autistic princess really has her own friends......

Seeing Isabel bow her head, Shafiya knew that she had roughly guessed correctly.

"However, it's just a pen pal......"

Shafiya still didn't feel very reliable.

After all, Isabel has no contact with social interaction at all, and this kind of girl who is so pure that she is spotless is too easy to deceive.

Although the young Bishop Moriarty had a good reputation in the royal circles, everyone said that he was a pious, gentle, and solemn man, and many young girls fell in love with him. But he rejected all confessions, and there were even rumors that he was in love with his unrelated sister.

As a transcendent being of the path of dedication...... It doesn't seem to be a big problem......

Originally, Shafiya wanted to find fault.

But the more she calculated, the more she felt that Ivas was quite reliable.

At this age, you can reach the third level of consecration and pass the assessment of the church to become a bishop. even touched the boundary of the fourth energy level, and was invited by the church country to study abroad...... With the degree of fit of this kind of person for the path of dedication, it is unlikely that he is a bad person.

But when she thought of this, Shafiya felt even more strange.

How did little Isha meet the bishop?

Listening to what she meant, it seems that the level of trust in Ivus is still very high. High enough that if Ivus betrayed her, she would be heartbroken to the point of despair.

But Isabel said firmly: "He has already read my diary." ”

“…… That's right. ”

Shafiya understood.

Isabel was mostly fond of Ewass.

She knew what Isabel's "diary" was and what kind of fears it contained.

The diary, which was passed down in the royal family, was the most desperate and soft part of Isabel's heart. If she's willing to share it with others, it means that she trusts them more than anyone but her loved ones...... Not even Shafiya and Meg had read her diary.

"Okay, I'll take you."

Shafiya made up her mind: "But after all, he is only the adopted son of Professor Moriarty, and his opinion may not be conclusive. If Professor Moriarty doesn't want to take you in...... I'll figure it out too. ”

Compared to the loyalty of the Hermes family, Eivus, who can soothe her heartbreak and fear, is indeed a better choice.

Isabel bowed her head slightly.

She clenched her fists slightly.

- I have to say that she is actually gambling.

Because she can't be 100% sure that if she comes to "herself", Aihuas will definitely come to "Aihuas". At least Shafia's words are not the same as Isabel's perception of Ehuas.

Not the Minister Moriarty, but the Bishop Moriarty.

Fortunately, Isabel reacted quickly enough and made adjustments in time.

…… But if "Aihuas" is not Aihuas, will his lies be exposed?

Isabel was a little apprehensive.

Because when she realized that Avalon was facing an extremely dangerous situation, she subconsciously wanted to seek Aihuas's help. The main thing is that she knows that she must not go to Hermes Manor...... Because she knew that York Hermes was a traitor, and it seemed that he had not been discovered.

…… Let's take one step at a time.

If Ivas isn't him, then find a way to fool him......

Isabel still believes in her acting skills.

She can play the cold and correct queen, and she can also calmly play the self who was autistic and weak in the past.

- In the past and in the future, it was her.

On the other side, Ivas was sitting with James.

“…… A small key? ”

Ivus muttered under his breath, frowning slightly.

There were many possibilities in his mind, but none of them had a definite answer.

In the case of the key, it should be to open the door. But what door does you need to let yourself open?

Looking at Ivus's reaction, James suddenly laughed.

The old man stretched out his hand and calmly gestured to silence him.

"Is that what you can't say?" Ivas asked.

"Looks like you're not making enough progress."

James smiled happily, and the wrinkles in the corners of his eyes were wrinkled: "Then I won't say anything." ”

No doubt...... James was testing Ivas to see what he had learned about him.

And Ivus's lack of reaction to this keyword revealed some of his information.

- For example, from which period he came back from Ewass. Another example is where his plan has been completed.

"How about we change the question for another?"

James asked gently, "Why are you so wary of your father?" ”

Hearing this, Ivas made two points clear -

James was indeed aware that under the skin of "Ewas" was another Eivus; And he could realize how wary and wary Ivas was of him.

Since there were so many different timelines in this detail, he could be so keenly aware of the thoughts in Ivus's heart...... Evas's adoptive father must have seen it better.

…… Is this the reason for his departure?

Because he sensed that Ivus was wary of him, he simply faked his death and hid in the shadows......

"I'll send the guest away, sir."

At this point, Oswald returned.

Ivas subconsciously glanced up at Oswald, and Professor Moriarty waved his hand and motioned for Oswald to leave first.

When Oswald nodded and left, Eivas whispered, "Father, I don't really want to answer this question. ”

"Then don't answer."

James smiled and nodded, and said very calmly: "You ask me a question, I don't want to say it; Then the question I ask you, and you don't want to answer it. Our relationship is equal, Ivus.

"There's no need to compromise on everything, I'll do my best to help you."

“…… Because you want me to live, don't you? ”

"Yes."

James gave an affirmative answer.

The professor must still have a layout in Aihuas, and Aihuas, who doesn't know what the "little key" means, must not have completed his mission. In order to help himself in the other world line complete the layout, the professor will not let Ivus die in the dream world.

Ivas was vaguely aware of this, but had to ask to be sure.

In other words, James's ultimate goal must be beyond personal interests.

He knew that he was in the promotion ceremony, and he was just a simulated soul created by the pillar god, but he was trying his best to maintain the stability of this promotion ceremony. And trying to help another "true self" hide information.

If he was serving himself, then he wouldn't have had to stand so firmly with his true self. For him at this moment, he is a different individual after all.

"Then it's my turn."

James asked, "Now you are a [Divine Entity], right?" ”

“…… I'm not 100% sure, but it should be. ”

After a moment of silence, Ivus replied earnestly.

This is not a lie, but the truth.

Because even if he told the truth, the real Professor Moriarty would not know. But Ivas hopes to get information from James, who has more information—that every question from Professor Moriarty must be meaningful.

A closer look at his perspective on the problem, the purpose of the question, and the reaction to the correct response will give you some feedback.

But Professor Moriarty stopped asking.

He just leaned back and leaned happily on the sofa: "I don't have any doubts. It can also answer your last question or help you complete a task. ”

“…… Can you lend me Mr. Oswald? ”

Ivus pondered for a long time and asked.

"Yes."

James replied without hesitation.

He didn't even think about it, but responded as soon as Ehuas's words fell.

At this moment, Oswald suddenly came back quickly.

"It's rude, sir. But ......"

The old elf was about to speak, and his expression was a little strange. He glanced at Evas, then looked at James with some hesitation.

"What's wrong?"

James asked.

Before he could reply, Shafia took Isabel by the hand and walked out after Oswald.

She took Isabel with her and went straight to Moriarty Manor.

And Oswald obviously knew what was going on in the Temple of Silver and Tin at this moment, so when he saw Isabel fleeing directly here, he subconsciously thought that this was Professor Moriarty's arrangement.

But Iwas, who was sitting on the sofa, met my eyes with Isabel, who was looking straight at him.

Just a momentary look full of emotion, the two sides can understand each other's identity.

- This is him.

- That's exactly what she is.

Seven thousand five hundred words, updated complete!

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