Leonard Mitchell clasped his hands together, leaned slightly forward, and said:
"We reconstructed the scene that Caron saw before he died."
"It doesn't directly depict the murderer, but the bay window's glass perfectly reflects Baron Sindras's silhouette."
After a pause of one second, Leonard added:
"That's too simplistic and unconvincing. Even if a nobleman or big banker of Baron Sindras's caliber wanted to kill someone, he wouldn't do it himself or be there to watch, unless he had a particular hobby."
"And as you know, there are countless ways to create a similar scene, whether through Illusion or disguise."
When the topic of disguise came up, he slightly raised his head and glanced at Dawn Dantès, as if to say, "Your current appearance is probably not your true self, just like Gehrman Sparrow and Sherlock Moriarty."
What a blatant and crude frame-up! It makes one wonder if the mastermind really intended to frame Baron Sindras... Hmm, let's go through it again from the beginning Dawn Dantès, reacted the same way as a normal person... Anyway, I won't give a conclusion, I'll just guide the thought process through questions. If the final answer is wrong, it's definitely because the poet misunderstood my meaning and failed to correctly interpret my Psychological Suggestion... Klein smiled, picked up his bone china cup, and took a sip of red tea, saying:
"Let's put that aside for now. What would have happened if I hadn't been involved?"
Leonard raised his clasped hands slightly, tapping his index fingers lightly as he spoke:
" Dawn Dantès was taken to the police station as a suspect, but his butler, servants, neighbors and friends could all testify that he had not been in contact with Caron's family. As a result, there was a huge contradiction between the two accounts, and the police could not handle it, so they had to request the intervention of the ' Nighthawks '."
"Through Spirit Channeling, we obtained the images that Caron saw before his suicide, and extracted the image of Baron Sindras from them..."
Leonard suddenly fell silent, and after several seconds, he continued, under the smiling gaze of Dawn Dantès:
"Regardless of whether the lead about Baron Sindras is too strange, too simple, or too unconvincing, we will follow procedure, make contact with him, and conduct the necessary investigation... and this may lead us to discover certain problems with him?"
" Baron Sindras already had issues involving the extraordinary realm, and couldn't withstand a thorough investigation by the ' Nighthawks '?"
Leonard became increasingly confident as he spoke, seemingly having grasped the planner's thought process.
He, or they, didn't care whether their trap would be discovered. As long as the " Nighthawks " could conduct a routine investigation of Sindras, their goal would be achieved, because Baron Sindras himself harbored a rather serious and easily detectable problem!
"Yes, that's my idea too. It's actually closer to a report, just more subtle, like a trap, forcing the ' Nighthawks ' to investigate while concealing their own presence... Of course, I won't directly confirm your guess. Wouldn't it be embarrassing if I'm wrong?" Klein crossed his right leg over his left and chuckled.
"With the vigilant Baron Sindras around, there's definitely no problem now."
Leonard nodded slowly, and said as if explaining himself:
"This Baron's life story is quite legendary. He was on the verge of bankruptcy several times, but was saved and climbed to new heights."
"Perhaps, at some point, he had given up hope and had no other choice, so he sold his soul to an evil god, Devil, or some other Hidden Existence?"
This story is quite plausible... Klein didn't say whether Leonard's speculation was right or wrong, but instead asked:
"On the other hand, how would you view the real culprit who led to Caron's suicide?"
Leonard temporarily set aside his previous judgment and, based on the premise of "normal development," said:
"The traps were too crude; the Psychological Suggestion, guidance, and memory implantation weren't subtle or gentle enough, making them easy to spot. Therefore, it's unlikely that it was done by mid- High-Sequence individuals from the ' Spectator ' pathway, but rather by Beyonder from other pathways using corresponding magical artifacts to impersonate them..."
Before he could finish speaking, Leonard fell silent again, lost in thought.
Klein maintained a faint smile, calmly looking at the other person, as if everything was under control, but I won't say anything; it's up to you to figure it out yourself.
This matches some of the Old Man's previous words... Was it really done by a mid-to -High-Sequence " Spectator "? His seemingly reckless, crude, and flawed arrangement actually precisely considered everyone's possible reactions and the human tendency to follow procedures; he simply misjudged Dawn Dantès ' experience and Wisdom? Leonard felt he had figured out what had happened, straightened up, and coughed lightly, saying:
Thank you for your guidance.
Klein chuckled and said:
"I didn't say anything."
Before Leonard could respond, he spoke up:
"Your former colleague asked me to inquire how he should inform you if he discovers any trace of Ince Zangwill?"
Leonard, who was about to get up to say goodbye, had just lifted half of his buttocks when he sat back down, remaining silent for more than ten seconds with a slightly complicated expression before saying:
"Deliver the message by mail to 7 Pinster Street."
Does this mean you won't be leaving Backlund for a long time? Or does it mean that even if you go on missions elsewhere, you'll still be able to monitor the situation at 7 Pinster Street and remotely view the contents of the letter? The latter is more likely; an Angel with the " Marauder " pathway must possess many unique secret techniques, some of which Leonard could use... I can't ask, asking would lower Dawn Dantès's level and ruin his persona... Klein maintained a calm demeanor, a smile playing on his lips:
I will tell him.
Leonard didn't leave immediately. He opened his mouth, paused, and then said:
"How can I contact him?"
When he asked that question, his green eyes were deep and reserved.
Klein was prepared and said with a smile:
"A spirit wandering in illusion, a benevolent creature at your disposal, a messenger unique to Gehrman Sparrow."
"If you are unsure about the specific ritual, you can consult Pallez."
Leonard knew that Gehrman Sparrow was Sherlock Moriarty, who was also Klein Moretti, so he nodded almost imperceptibly, stood up, and said:
Thank you for letting me know. Please forgive my intrusion in visiting your page.
After saying that, he retreated to the doorway, Door Opening it, and left the dream.
"Hey, you're leaving already? As a ' Nightmare,' or rather a former ' Nightmare,' don't you even consider your memory deficiencies? You can remember something after just one listen? That's incredibly careless!" Klein muttered to himself as he watched Leonard's figure disappear.
He shook his head helplessly, ended his afternoon nap, and busied himself with matters concerning West Balam.
Onboard the Golden Dream," Danitz, having finally completed his mission, enjoyed a light beer with ice due to the recent hot weather.
If it weren't for the extraordinary skill required to make ice, and the limited quantity, he felt he could have drunk half a bucket in one go.
"This is enjoyment!" Danitz gulped down the remaining liquid in his glass.
Just then, a grayish-white mist billowed out before his eyes, Gehrman Sparrow's voice began to echo in his ears:
"... Please tell Danitz to immediately go to West Balam and ascertain the situation within the respective territories of the two native generals, Mesangyes and Katatmi, paying particular attention to any traces of the Rose School of Thought's activities..."
"Go, go to West Balam?" Danitz, holding his wine glass, repeated Gehrman Sparrow's request in his mind, albeit somewhat haltingly.
He had been there with the crew of the " Golden Dream " in search of treasure, and had also obtained more detailed information from Captain " Vice Admiral Iceberg " Edwina, so he knew just how chaotic and dangerous West Balam was.
And this time, I'm going alone! Danitz sneered, feeling his future was bleak.
His mind was filled with images of primeval jungles teeming with terrifying creatures, indigenous tribes that also worshipped Death but each possessed their own eerie aspects, roads teeming with bandits and rebels, villages haunted by vengeful spirits and Wraith Specter, and large cities where gunfights and even battles Beyonder erupted from time to time.
No, I must refuse Gehrman Sparrow, refuse... At least, send me an assistant! Hmm... Ordinary people can survive, get rich, and own their own estates in West Balam, which means it's not as terrifying as I imagined. I'm just scaring myself... Besides, Gehrman Sparrow only asked me to find out the situation, not to contact anyone or deal with anyone... Danitz quickly forced a smile and asked Mr. " The Fool " to tell Gehrman Sparrow that he would set off immediately.
Then, following Gehrman Sparrow's instructions, he set up a ritual in his room to request the " The Fool's " blessing.
At the end of the ceremony, he saw the illusory gate open, and a dark golden brooch in the shape of the Sun flew out and land on the altar.
This is a " The Sun Brooch "!
In the Southern Continent, in the land once ruled by the Death, the " The Sun " is one of the most useful Beyonder Pathway!
"Giving such a valuable item directly... Working for Gehrman Sparrow is quite good... But, it seems he said it was a loan?" Danitz picked up the brooch, feeling the surrounding damp heat intensify slightly.
After assigning tasks to Danitz, Klein was about to Door Opening and instruct his personal valet Richardson, to prepare a glass of ice water when Spirit Intuition struck.
Immediately, he quietly activated his Spirit Vision and saw the messenger, Reinette Tinekerr, emerge from the void, carrying one of the blond, red-eyed heads that was biting a thin letter.
Who sent it? Leonard's? Klein held out his right hand with a hint of doubt.