Olympic Games?
Ma Wei certainly knew what the Olympic Games were, but what puzzled him was that the Olympic Games stopped being held fifteen hundred years ago, so why are they mentioned again now?
"Oh, Father, you don't know. The Olympic Games stopped being held fifteen hundred years ago. The main reason was the split of the Apocalypse God System." Arthur explained: "Before the split of the Apocalypse God System, the whole world could be said to be unified. As a whole, although humans at that time did not have steam engines, they used magic to cross the ocean and communicate with other continents.”
"Later, the gods disappeared and magic could not be used. Several continents lost contact and fell into isolation. At that time, the Apocalypse God System in the Kingdom of Sardinia split. The Church of the Three Goddess of Destiny and the Judgment God Church occupied the central continent. , the Apocalypse God Sect went to the icy and snowy north, while the Witch God Sect and other small churches went to the uncivilized southern continent."
"Since the split of the Apocalypse God System, the Olympic Games have no longer been held, but recently, that is, after you won the bid, the king and the Pope were discussing resuming the Olympic Games, convening missions from all over the world to promote mutual understanding. relations and strengthen cooperation”
"So that's it." Ma Wei nodded and said: "It is a good thing to hold the Olympic Games, but why did the king of the United Kingdom of Ruiwe invite Holmes?"
"Well," Arthur thought, "Maybe it's because Mr. Holmes is very famous, or maybe there's some conspiracy behind it. Father, didn't you ask Holmes to investigate Professor James Morea recently? Maybe it has something to do with this matter."
"Your Highness, how do you know that I have recently asked Holmes to investigate Professor James Morea?"
Ma Wei remembered that he had never mentioned James Morea to Arthur, but he could accurately tell the relevant actions. Could it be...
Arthur smiled disapprovingly: "Father, Sherlock Holmes is a famous person. He will be recognized wherever he goes, especially in London. Even the children on the street have heard of him! In London, Holmes wants to remain silent. It’s impossible to investigate someone because everyone will pay attention to him! And one of my Knights of the Round Table happened to be an honorary professor at Oxford University, and he told me this news.”
"I'm overthinking it."
Ma Wei did not continue to ask. There was no point in continuing to ask. Did he have to make Arthur admit it?
"I have always suspected that Professor James Morea is related to the underground black market. Holmes also raised the same idea at the last banquet. He has indeed been investigating Professor James Morea recently."
After a pause, Mavey added: "Just last night, Professor James Morea had secret contacts with the King and the Prime Minister of the Cabinet at the Covent Royal Opera House. I don't know what they talked about specifically, but it seems now , the invitation from the King of the United Kingdom of Ruiwei is probably inseparable from this matter."
The United Kingdom of Ruiwei has always been the younger brother of the Kingdom of Windsor. It is not accurate to say that it is the younger brother. It should be an alliance led by the Kingdom of Windsor.
When it comes to inviting Holmes, the Kingdom of Windsor can decide first and then issue the invitation on behalf of the King of the United Kingdom of Ruiwei, and just notify him later.
The key is that Professor James Morea has obviously realized that Holmes is investigating him. It is uncomfortable for anyone to be bitten by such a great detective, but he did not choose to get rid of Holmes secretly, but used other means, why?
Mr. Butler effortlessly killed Hilton Mobile, the president of the Nightingale Club, which is enough to show that they have the strength to get rid of Holmes. For this reason, Mavitt specially prepared a living statue for Holmes to protect his safety.
"It is difficult to refuse an invitation sent by the king himself. This involves international relations." Arthur said: "I'm afraid Holmes has no reason to refuse the invitation. If he leaves London, will it affect your plan, Father?"
"There must be some influence. It may not be a bad thing to let Holmes leave London. He is not an extraordinary person. He has not been blessed by the goddess, and I cannot protect him at all times."
Ma Wei is also hesitating whether to let Holmes go to the United Kingdom of Rewe, leave London, and leave the land of right and wrong. Holmes is at least safe. He is a fitter of logical truth and is of great significance to the Church of Truth. During the investigation of James Morea Between professor and personal safety, Ma Wei would definitely choose the latter.
But Holmes is a very stubborn person, and Mavey has kept him away from danger more than once. What was the result?
Holmes didn't listen at all and risked his life to find out the truth. Perhaps in his eyes, the truth was more important than his own life.
The reason why Professor James Morea didn't take the plunge was probably because Holmes hadn't investigated the core yet. The risk of killing a celebrity could be completely avoided in advance.
Say it again
If Holmes encounters danger while investigating Professor James Morea, who will Marvey first suspect?
Still Professor James Morea!
To put it simply, Professor James Morea did not have many choices. He could not let Holmes continue the investigation, but killing Holmes would directly expose himself and attract the attention of stronger people. After weighing the pros and cons, the only option was to transfer him. Holmes is an option.
"You want Holmes to leave London?"
"Well, it's not impossible to let him leave. I'm afraid he won't be happy. I have to go find him."
Ma Wei picked up the hat on the table, changed Gawain back to his original appearance, stood up and said: "Your Highness, I will take my leave first."
"Okay, I will let Gawain return to the apartment and wait for your news."
"To protect the safety of your highness, you and Gawain"
Ma Wei glanced at Edward beside him: "You stay, continue to be Russell Benjamin's butler, and go to Edinburgh."
In addition to Edward, Ma Wei has other options, such as members of the Aurora Society, Jielan came to London, but to be on the safe side, Edward is still allowed to take action in person. As the Lord of the Blood Tribe, as long as the gods do not come in person, there is nothing he can do.
Edward didn't want to leave London, but due to Ma Wei's order and the fact that he had gone to Edinburgh not long ago, he could return within a month. In the long life of the vampire family, a month was only a blink of an eye, so there was no harm in going there.
After letting Edward stay, Mavie and Yunia used mud magic to leave the orphanage and came to West London.
5 o'clock in the evening, 221 St Martin's Street, Fulham, West London.
Mrs. Hudson warmly entertained Mavie. She had a good memory and recognized Mavie and Yunia at a glance. It should be said that she was more impressed by Yunia. Who would hate a sweet-mouthed and well-behaved person? Where is the little girl?
Mrs. Hudson had a good impression of Yunia. As soon as she walked in, she took her to the kitchen to find snacks. Mavey went upstairs and knocked on Holmes' door.
Boom!
boom!
Just as the door was knocked twice, a violent gunshot exploded from the room. Before Mavey could speak, he heard Mrs. Hudson shouting downstairs: "Diroch! No shooting in the room!" I’m so scared that Emma won’t have dinner tonight!!!”
click
The door opened, and Holmes, wearing a vest and shirt, with his hair hanging down in front of his forehead, appeared in front of Ma Wei. At this moment, he looked a little haggard, his face was pale, his eyes were bloodshot, his sleeves were rolled up high, and he was fiddling with his hands. A revolver, and the room was filled with the smell of smoke.
Looking at his appearance, Ma Wei immediately understood that the investigation must have reached a deadlock.
Without greetings or greetings, Holmes let go of the door handle, turned and walked into the room, sat down on the sofa, put one foot on the tea table, and stared blankly at the wall opposite with a bullet hole.
Ma Wei closed the door and opened the window for ventilation. He asked without looking back, "Have you received the news from the king?"
".what news?"
"It seems you don't know yet. If you had received the news, it would definitely not be in this state."
Ma Wei turned around, sat on the sofa, and spoke slowly: "The King of the United Kingdom of Ruiwei has sent you an invitation in the name of hosting the Olympic Games. He hopes that you can represent the Kingdom of Windsor and go to the United Kingdom of Ruiwei. "
"Let me leave London?"
Holmes immediately grasped the key point, his eyes lit up, and he sat up straight: "This must be James Morea's conspiracy! Who would let me leave London at this juncture? Only him! Who gave the order? "
"Prime Minister Winston."
"He also has a problem!" Holmes said categorically: "Not only him, but also the king, queen and the Churchill family must be included in the investigation!"
"You are so brave"
Seeing that Holmes was in a high mood, Ma Wei couldn't help complaining: "Have you figured it out? The target of your investigation is the Prime Minister! And the King!"
"So?" Holmes picked up the walnut pipe, stuffed the golden tobacco into it, and said disapprovingly: "The king is also a human being, and he will make mistakes. Isn't the king not bound by the law? If the king can escape the law, Sanctions, then this kingdom must be extremely corrupt.”
"Are not you afraid?"
"Not afraid."
"Why aren't you afraid?"
"Do you need a reason?" Holmes lit his pipe and exhaled a puff of thick white smoke: "What I pursue is a country where the supreme ruler will be punished for breaking the law. If a kingdom treats the law as nothing and tramples on it at will, then this The kingdom does not need the truth. A country that does not need the truth, what is the meaning of my existence?"
"That's good." Ma Wei nodded slowly: "So, you don't plan to leave the Kingdom of Windsor?"
"Of course, the more Professor James Morea wants me to leave the Kingdom of Windsor, the closer I am to the truth. The truth is right in front of me. How can I back down?"
"Do you know what will happen if you resist the king's order?"
"I know, but Father, you will help me solve my worries, right?" Holmes said, holding a pipe in his mouth: "My mission is to investigate the truth, and only the truth. Other troubles do not fall under my jurisdiction."
"."
Isn’t this a rogue act?
Ma Wei stared at Holmes in stunned silence. He didn’t expect that the famous Sherlock Holmes would also act rogue. This was not the first time he acted rogue like this.
but
This time, Ma Wei came to solve this matter.
If Holmes is willing to leave, then he will leave and go to a safe place. If he is not willing to leave, Ma Wei will help solve the trouble caused by resisting the king's order.
"Has there been any progress in your investigation recently? How far has it reached?"
"Not much progress." Holmes rummaged through the pile of newspapers, and after a while he pulled out a newspaper from half a month ago and handed it to Ma Wei: "Recently, I asked the Cat Army to help calculate James Morea's action route map. If he is related to the underground black market, it is certain that he will contact him regularly and there will always be clues. But in the past half month, the people James Morea has come into contact with have nothing to do with the underground black market. After thinking about it, I think the problem should be here."
Following Holmes's fingers, Mavey saw the performance information published in the newspaper. It was a daily advertisement for the Covent Royal Opera House. Before the performance, the Covent Royal Opera House would publish it in major newspapers and periodicals. For the performance information that night, the audience only needs to buy a newspaper to know what play will be performed tonight.
In the newspapers of the past half month, Holmes circled several pieces of performance information published by the Covent Royal Opera House. There were a total of fifteen issues of the newspaper, of which 5 issues of performance information were circled.
"The ones I've circled are the plays that James Morea watched, all of them Shakespeare's plays."
Holmes said solemnly: "I suspect that James Morea uses theatrical performances to communicate with the underground black market. He books a box every time he watches a performance, and he is the only guest in the box. It is a good place to convey information."
Shakespeare's plays are the most popular, and every performance will be full. There are many audiences like Professor James Morea who love Shakespeare. It would be too arbitrary to judge that he used theatrical performances to contact his subordinates based on this alone. It needs to be confirmed.
While thinking, Mavey recalled the first time he met Helena Sheffield when she performed "A Midsummer Night's Dream". That night, Professor James Morea was present in person, and he was the same student at the time. Watching the show from the box was a man named Guy Moran.
"Guy Moran?" Holmes frowned when he heard the name.
"You know him?"
"I don't know much about him. He is also a frequent visitor to the Royal Opera House in Covent. He is the owner of an underground casino. He is a veteran like Watson. He has raised a group of younger brothers, but they are not on the scale of a gang." Holmes said: " Of the five performances James Morea attended, he only went to one, and on weekdays he would come to the show himself."
"Did Guy Moran have any contact with Professor James Morea?"
"I don't know that." Holmes shook his head.
"What was the name of the play in which they appeared together?"
"A Midsummer Night's Dream."
(End of chapter)
