The victory of the crusade gave the imperial capital, which had been tense due to the resumption of investigation of the case, a chance to relax. Residents relished the demise of the rebels, and officials and investigators took the opportunity to take a break and recuperate.
But when it comes to rest, the entire empire is such a huge system that naturally cannot take care of everyone. There are still a small number of people carrying out the original work - there will always be some work that cannot be stopped.
Fortunately, on days when most people are off, those who still insist on working will be compensated accordingly. Those who really need a vacation can also switch shifts with others, so there is no need to complain.
Like this time, the investigators who hold some key clues are aware that the investigation will become more difficult and are ready to continue working.
But on the third day after the triumphant return of the crusade, a new order came from the palace: the investigation of the case was suspended, and the entire empire celebrated the triumph of the crusade for three days.
The investigators were surprised.
Due to the publicity when the case was reopened, the investigators had the idea of finding out the case as soon as possible to help the crusade achieve a perfect victory. Now that the mission of the Crusade Army has been successfully completed, they have not yet uncovered all the prisoners, which makes people feel frustrated.
They were preparing to work harder in order to get a result as soon as possible, but news suddenly came from the palace that the case was suspended. They did not understand it very well.
However, the palace did not just ignore an incomprehensible order. Along with the order, there was also a notice of a speech, which was to be held that night.
…
In the evening, the palace, side hall.
Miku is putting makeup on An.
Leonhardt stood aside, feeling a little restless: "Brother Wang, do you really want to do this?"
Since returning to the imperial capital, Leonhart has become more and more skillful in calling An "brother" in private. Over time, An has acquiesced to this title and no longer tried to correct it.
Leonhardt and Liliana were very happy with An's attitude, but An would still strictly prohibit it on formal occasions.
There are no outsiders now, so it doesn't matter.
"Didn't we discuss this a long time ago?" An closed her eyes and let Miku paint on her face.
During every performance, Miku is the one who puts on makeup for him, and An has long been accustomed to her painting on his face. Even his own makeup skills were learned from her.
Usually, if the performance time is tight, he and Miku will sit face to face and put on makeup for each other at the same time.
They are used to things like this.
"But..." Leonhardt shook his legs unconsciously.
"What are you worried about?" An said with a smile in her tone, "I don't need you or Ling to go on stage tonight, or even if you go on stage, it's just a speech, will you have stage fright?"
When it comes to the question of ability, Leonhart’s answer is firm: “Of course not!”
An opened her eyes and smiled at Miku in front of her.
His eyes rolled in the direction where Leonhardt was: "If you have anything you want to ask, you can just say it."
"...Is your plan too risky?" Leonhart gritted his teeth and asked simply.
"adventure?"
“Revealing all the investigation results at this stage will indeed make the people better on our side and turn everyone into our help. This is good and true, but the problem is that the enemy will also know where we have found out. If they are prepared for this, or follow our footsteps to engage in some conspiracy, wouldn't we be more passive?" Leonhardt stood up.
"Well, I have this concern." An Sha said matter-of-factly, and then changed the topic, "But I remember, wasn't you the one who made this suggestion?"
The first half of Leonhardt's sentence was spoken by himself during the discussion a few days ago, while the second half was a different opinion put forward by Erlan.
Now he brings the two opinions together, highlighting an inconsistency.
"Uh-" Leonhardt scratched his cheek, "I just...just..."
"You just didn't expect me to be so... exaggerated?"
Leonhart looked at the makeup that had taken shape on An's face and nodded heavily.
"What do you think is wrong?" An asked.
"I don't……"
An held Miku's hand and motioned for her to pause, then looked at Leonhardt: "I'm not questioning, but I want to know your opinion."
Leonhardt sat down again, rubbed his hands for a while, and then said, "Isn't it too risky to let Wright stand in the public eye?"
Just as An was about to reply, Miku forced her face aside and continued to put on makeup.
"This is a conspiracy."
Under Leonhardt's shocked eyes, Miku said to An while putting on makeup.
"The restart of the case a few days ago is enough to make those hiding behind the scenes tense up. As time goes by and we reveal the plan bit by bit, they will become more and more nervous. If they are forced for a long time, although they will reveal enough There are a lot of tricks, but he might also do something irreparable."
After the shock, Leonhart's thoughts were quickly guided by Miku's words: "That's why Brother Wang proposed to suspend the investigation of the case..."
An blinked at Leonhardt, but he never expected to receive a gentle slap from Miku who was drawing his eyebrows.
Miku continued: "The purpose of stopping the investigation is to prevent them from fighting at this point in time, and letting Mr. Wright stand in front of everyone is a warning to them, making them unable to relax..."
"Give them a chance to breathe without really giving them a chance to relax..." Leonhardt murmured, his eyes getting brighter and brighter.
Miku nodded: "At the same time, it also gives them a message——"
"No matter what you want to do, now is the last chance!" Leonhardt said following Miku's words, "So these three days of celebration will become the best opportunity for investigation!"
"The sound is too loud!" Miku glared at Leonhardt.
Leonhart quickly covered his mouth.
Suddenly, he thought of something and said: "But the enemy might also be able to think of it. If they remain silent... By the way, it's a conspiracy!"
Leonhardt remembered the words Miku mentioned at the beginning.
Anyone who is related to the case can easily guess what Miku mentioned, and the enemies hidden behind the scenes are no exception. And when the enemy understands these hints, they will naturally understand that after the celebration day, there will be final reckoning!
No matter what means of self-rescue you have, you must use them quickly within these three days.
Either struggle hard and maybe there is a glimmer of hope; or do nothing and welcome death in silence!
This move seems to be forcing the enemy into a corner, and the method is more ruthless than before, but there is a key point in it, which makes the enemy have a sense of luck.
The key is Wright!
He was the one chosen by the enemy to disguise himself as Lecco, so the enemy would naturally have certain expectations of him.
Just as Leonhardt figured it out, Floya walked in with Wright.
"Report, mission accomplished." Floya saluted An.
The movement of Miku's hand just stopped.
"Thank you for your hard work." An turned around. It was clear that her face had been painted for so long, but there was no trace of makeup at all.
Froya turned sideways to let out Wright who was standing behind her.
Ann and Wright looked at each other.
At this moment, the similarities between the disguised faces of both parties can be seen at a glance!
