Aleister Crowley Was Born

He knew that there was indeed a Crowley Family in Star Antimony, and he knew that Chloe was the Hawkeye assassin carrying out "Bleeding Action." He also knew that Iris Flower Kingdom Prime Minister was the leader of the Hawkeye Organization—

"We didn't capture Chloe initially. Aleister only became active after Chloe disappeared... So we have to consider the possibility that the story of 'you being captured and then rescued by Aleister ' was actually staged."

Edward finished explaining the intelligence to Iver, he looked at Iver seriously. "Now you understand the significance of this intelligence, don't you? Her Majesty the Queen specifically instructed that this matter be kept secret for now. Because you are about to be appointed Minister of Everything, and the fact that you were rescued by Aleister has already been reported in the newspapers. If the fact that ' Aleister is a Star Antimony spy' is also announced, people will begin to doubt your stance—your rescue will then have special significance."

"—The problem now is that the letter is lost."

Hearing this, Iver finally grasped the whole picture.

However, because he had offended quite a few people, Iver couldn't immediately determine who was behind it all.

However, based on the source, Iver can be fairly certain that this matter originated from a conspiracy by the Stibnite Person. Everything else is plausible, but to be able to persuade the Crowley Family to endorse the affair, and even to have a general give false testimony, is most likely the work of the Earl Leipzig.

A casual strike against the Hawkeye Organization of the Iris would also align with the Earl Leipzig's stance as a Child of the Moon. After all, the Hawkeye Organization is a purely extreme anti -Child of the Moon organization, and their primary mission is to assassinate the Child of the Moon.

The only thing that puzzled Iver was why they were so protective of Chloe's reputation...

How did it get lost?

Iver pressed on, "Why is there this letter? Why is it in Captain Camus's hands?"

"Not many people know this information. When we investigated this matter before, we only had preliminary information and did not receive the original document. The original document, which was sent from Star Antimony by the Iris spy, took a long time to reach Glass Island through naval channels. Captain Camus only received this letter the afternoon before yesterday. As a result, the letter disappeared the night before last."

Edward sighed, clearly sensing how troublesome the matter was. "He wanted to find Sherlock yesterday, hoping to Sherlock to retrieve the letter. But he searched all day without success. He only learned from me today that Sherlock left with you."

But he still comforted Iver: "There's no need to dwell on whether Aleister is a spy or not. Because as long as this letter is made public, we can't prove that Aleister isn't a spy. And as long as there's such suspicion, it will become a tool for people to attack you—it could even become a weapon for the Round Table Hall to attack you. After all, Oswald is not here, and there are even rumors that Oswald has also died."

"If the guardian spirit is missing, and you haven't been formally passed on your armor by your father, even the Moriarty Family itself could be attacked."

Edward reached out and patted Iver on the shoulder. "But don't worry, I'll protect you. The letter couldn't have disappeared into thin air; it must have been stolen. We just need to follow the leads."

"Actually, Captain Camus originally came to see Sherlock, hoping Sherlock could help him retrieve the letter. But Sherlock wasn't there... He had no other choice today, so he came to me to admit it."

Iver narrowed his eyes slightly, lost in thought.

He understood.

Since this intelligence has been verified by the Inspectorate, it means that quite a few people should know about this matter, but none of them can obtain concrete, publicly available evidence.

Within Avalon, there is considerable resistance to Iver's appointment as Minister of Everything.

Nobody's stupid.

Iver was clearly a backup plan arranged by Her Majesty the Queen life was nearing its end, for Isabel.

For centuries, these knights had been unable to lie to the monarchy, resist royal executions, or rebel against it, all under the oppression of authoritarian rule. Finally, they had a New King without the innate talent for authoritarianism—even if they intended to do nothing, this freedom was exhilarating.

Who wouldn't want to be a nobleman? Neighboring Star Antimony and Iris have titles like Baron, Viscount, Earl... They also have their own lands, their own knights, their own private armies, and their own businesses. But in Avalon, they can only be addressed as "Your Excellency." Even the number of servants is limited, they don't own a single piece of land, and the number of properties they own cannot exceed the number of their direct descendants.

Even accepting gifts from businessmen could lead to investigation and interrogation by the Inspectorate. Previously, Lloyd's's of London was incredibly powerful; now that Lloyd's's has collapsed, who will pay them?

Such a large family can't just starve.

Although a few families still uphold the "chivalrous spirit," most knightly families have long since changed their original intentions due to centuries of economic hardship. The most crucial change is the rapid expansion of merchant assets in the last century.

If the knightly families could be considered wealthy before, after the advent of the industrial age, their assets were pitiful compared to those of merchants.

Now that the Stibnite Person's influence in Avalon has been eliminated and the Rebels Noble Red have been wiped out, Star Antimony's diplomatic attitude towards Avalon has clearly improved. The merchants of Lloyd's's have also become more compliant, and the Iris People have ceded a large amount of enviable profits because they took the blame for the assassination of the royal family.

Avalon looks poised for a resurgence.

Everything is going to be alright!

In particular, the fact that Meg was reincarnated is still a secret.

Even though the young Ligeia possessed Meg's Word of Power, her intimidation was clearly inferior to that of the infamous old Meg.

In this situation, taking advantage of Iver's still-developing power, they seized the opportunity to eliminate his influence.

This is entirely a decision that those people in the Round Table Hall might make.

Even among them, not many were entirely convinced that Aleister was a spy. After all, the intelligence was far more detailed than anything that could be gathered under normal circumstances.

But they can pretend they believe it.

As Royal Agent, Aleister was under the purview of the Department of Minister of Everything's Land. If this letter were made public, even if it couldn't prevent Iver's appointment, it could at least remove Aleister from the position.

Iver also lacked the adaptability to the Path of Authority; at best, he would only become a bishop. Moreover, he wasn't an elf, so he couldn't learn Advanced Divine Arts, making it impossible for him to become Cardinal Bishop.

So if they get rid of Aleister, their henchman, they can at least put up a fight with Iver.

Besides these wary, established knightly families, the emerging knightly families and the newly formed merchant class, who are jealous of the Founding Family, may also take action against the seemingly weakest Moriarty Family.

We're surrounded by enemies.

A crimson light flickered in Iver's eyes.

I'm still worried about not having a starting point to influence the Round Table Hall.

—Are you trying to cause me trouble?

The Stibnite Person also have to pay a price.

You've just given me a family title— Aleister Crowley, an identity you made up yourself. It's already been confirmed... so you'd better accept it, or you might deny it later.

As for the Iris... never mind, it's not their turn yet.

Also, the Round Table Hall in Avalon—

—If you weren't so nervous, I really wouldn't have known that the Minister of Everything of the Interior had so much power.

Iver narrowed his eyes slightly.

He said gently, "Since Sherlock isn't here, why don't you ask me to give it a try? I've handled quite a few cases with Sherlock, and he quite acknowledges my intelligence."

He's called me a "cunning, stinking Fox" several times already.

Since they're in such a hurry, it means the praise is genuine.

Iver volunteered. "I won't get involved in this matter, but I'll help you find this letter—how about it?"

Edward fell into deep thought, while Captain Camus looked at Edward with pleading eyes.

Clearly, the captain wanted Edward to agree—because he couldn't bear the thought of losing the item in his hands, even if he was just a scapegoat.

"Fine."

Edward sighed, "I wanted to protect you. But perhaps it was wishful thinking on my part... You have indeed grown up, and I may not be able to protect you in an event of this scale."

"But if you need me in any way, don't try to be brave. Come to me immediately."

A reliable adult gave this advice.

I'm feeling weak again... I'm spending longer and longer hours writing these days, so I'd like to ask for a day off tomorrow! Please grant me permission, fellow pet owners!

This is the second time I've taken leave this month. I also need to go out tomorrow to get a passport... I wonder how complicated the passport application process will be...