"Helmosuin?
"Turani von Helmosuin? The greatest scientist, mathematician, and mechanical engineer since Emperor Roselle? The father of the second-generation Difference Engine?"
Klein knew the name well. A spy case he had been caught up in Backlund more than half a year ago had begun with one of this man's manuscripts. In the end, it was only after Mr. Tower assassinated the Intis ambassador that Klein managed to get clear.
This great scientist had previously fallen into the Rose School's hands. Had he escaped on his own?
"That's right. That Helmosuin." Pale Admiral Maria nodded gravely. "Our plan to hunt Senor is also meant to rescue the great scientist."
If the Rose School faction represented by the Admiral of Blood controlled Helmosuin, that really wouldn't be good... Apart from the suppressed Temperance Faction within its ranks, the followers of the Mother Tree of Desire were no less evil than the Aurora Order. Giving them the most advanced technology could bring catastrophe...
Klein thought for a moment, then looked at the two female pirates before him. Rather than respond directly to Maria's invitation, he said:
"I have a few questions."
Maria studied him seriously before giving a slight nod.
"Go ahead."
"First, if Senor is on Blue Mountain Island, why not report him directly to the authorities?" Klein asked.
He felt little attachment to the Loen Kingdom, but compared with the Rose School, Loen was still the more reliable choice.
Report him... Maria and Edwina both froze for a second, as though the idea had never occurred to them.
At last, Pale Admiral Maria said, her gaze drifting away, "We don't want the great scientist working for Loen either..."
*I see. The Imperial Faction of the Numinous Episcopate is behind the Pale Admiral, while the Church of Knowledge and Wisdom supports Vice