Academy’s Undercover Professor

C126: Sthlern Kapelle (3)

Wait a minute. So leader wasnt the one who instigated the war?

To the public, James Moriarty was a villain who tried to wreak war by dominating the military industry in the Kingdom of Delica but the truth of the past that came out of Rudgers mouth was different.

Rudger did not answer Violettas astonishing remarks.

Anyway. This is how Arpa and I met in the past.

The events of that time were still vivid in his memory but in the end, it was all in the past.

* * *

Thats how me and Betty met. When I got her out of the burning factory, we had a connection.

Casey closed her eyes and said as if recalling the past. Of course, Betty opened her eyes quite a while after rescuing her.

It was more urgent to chase Professor Moriarty right now.

In the final showdown, I fought with him. At the end, as everyone knows, we jumped down a cliff.

On a distant precipice of waterfalls she pushed James Moriarty with all her might. But the man was not called the godfather of crime for no reason, he blocked all her attacks and rather pressured her.

She still remembered that she was so sweaty and she couldnt use any more mana. On the other hand he stood relaxed and stared at her. She was defeated by Professor Moriarty in magic and was very resentful of that.

As the last straw, she gathered all the strength left in her body that was not moving properly and ran at him.

Perhaps Professor Moriarty was also surprised because no one would have expected that the final choice made by a sorcerer who consumed all her mana would be to throw herself at her opponent and die together.

She fell down the cliff with Moriarty but she didnt die.

That day. I didnt die.

When she came to her senses, she was ashore, and her body was covered in blankets.

Its not like someone else came by, found her and helped her. After falling off the cliff and losing consciousness, Casey had opened her eyes once in the middle of a very brief moment.

Her vision was all blurry because of mana exhaustion and the stress of death but she still remembers that moment.

The back of a man burning a bonfire. The man who covered her with blankets and even made a bonfire, though he could have killed her he did not.

Professor James Moriarty saved her life.

What the hell?

She tried to move her lips to speak out, but her voice didnt come out and fell asleep. Afterwards, when she fully came to her senses, only the ashes left behind and the dew of dawn remained, but there was no trace of the man anywhere.

Professor James Moriarty, who made the Delica Kingdom so tumultuous, disappeared from that day, after abandoning everything he had achieved.

Im alive again now.

Casey, who recalled the day three years ago, sighed inwardly.

Professor Moriartys last act was far different from the vicious man Casey had seen.

Professor Moriarty saved my life even though Ive been interfering with his work to the end.

Casey was curious and couldnt stand it. Why did he let her live? Didnt they fight to kill each other?

He must be a bad guy, a bad guy who tried to start a war in the shadows of the kingdom.

Her clenched fist trembled.

She was angry because her pride was hurt but also curious about the incomprehensible behavior of the man who saved her life and one possibility came to her mind.

What if the man who allegedly encouraged all crimes, in fact, wasnt the criminal?

No, its a wild guess. The man saved my life, yes. It was just a simple whim. The psychology of criminals is always out of the question.

However, it was uncomfortable for her to conclude this unilaterally.

She had to know why and everything that happened that day, even his true identity.

So Ill have to find him and beyond that, the Black Dawn Society, his organization.

Casey Selmores new goal has been set and it was the Black Dawn Society that was hiding somewhere in the Empire.

Ill do it. Ill arrest you this time.

Her unshakable blue eyes burned with strong will.

Detective Casey, is that okay?

What?

Enya asked, recalling Betty.

If you leave Betty like that, there will be a lot of talk. Since shes a piece of evidence, arent you supposed to remain in the Kingdom of Delica?

Oh, that? Enya is right. Betty is supposed to be in the Kingdom of Delica.

But why.

Its a secret.

What?

Even Enya was embarrassed by Caseys playful tongue sticking out.

You didnt tell the kingdom?

Yes, I hid everything.

Isnt that illegal?

Well, its not illegal because I just havent submitted the evidence yet.

You know thats totally unreasonable, right?

I know that. But look, the incident that happened that day is not over yet. James Moriarty is still alive, and hes plotting something suspicious in a faraway country.

To sum up Caseys words, the case of the day has not been settled yet, so its okay for Betty to accompany her.

More than anything, my inability to believe in the Kingdom of Delica also played a part. Theres a lot of people in the country involved in all sorts of incidents, who would I trust to entrust Betty to?

Just in time, she could see Betty approaching with her luggage in the distance. When Casey waved her hand, Betty distorted her face as if she was annoyed.

Erendir and Enya still couldnt believe that such an emotional girl was an automaton.

In that tiny body steel machines are spinning endlessly.

Bettys all packed, so Ill have to go.

Where are you going?

The hotel has been completely destroyed. I need to find a new place to sleep.

It was time to say goodbye so Erendir wriggled her hands and thanked Casey.

Thank you very much for saving me. If Detective Casey hadnt helped me, I wouldnt be here.

I just did what I had to do.

Please come and see me later. Ill give you a personal reward.

Aha. Im looking forward to that.

Casey also said goodbye to Enya.

Good luck, Enya.

Yes. Oh, Detective Casey.

Whats wrong?

Well, the leader said that we would see each other again later.

Leader? You mean Trina?

Recalling her past ties, Casey smiled brightly and nodded.

Thank you for informing me. Ill be staying in Leathervelk for a while, so if you want to meet me let me know.

Yes, I will.

Well, then, Ill leave.

Casey and Betty left with their luggage. Of course, it was Bettys role to pick up the luggage.

Casey turned her head slightly and looked at the half-broken Kunst. A man sat stunned at the scene where construction was underway.

Was his name Ivan Luke?

She heard it was Lukes director, the blood of the chairman and the person in charge of the Kunst auction house.

The event that you held on your own happened to be ruined.

It is said that all the valuables that were supposed to be auctioned on the third day were stolen.

The Beast of Gvaudan also appeared, the building that was hosting all kinds of VIPs was destroyed and there were even terrorist involver.

The amount of damage is impossible to estimate and Kunsts reputation, which had a 20-year tradition, was also buried on the same day.

Since this terrible thing happened, who will come to Kunst auction house to buy and sell items in the future? Considering the size of Lukes company, its not a staggering amount of damage, but the business in one field has been completely destroyed.

So who should be responsible for that?

At the end of the day, the general manager himself has to take the blame.

Ivan Lukes hair turned white overnight and he looked ten years older. In fact, it was surprising that he was still alive but she didnt feel particularly sympathetic since she heard he was a jerk who caused all kinds of accidents.

I personally dont like people like that.

Casey Selmore has worked as a detective and solved many incidents and difficulties. She was thanked by several people for capturing countless criminals alive including the high-ranking people of the country, wealthy merchants and high-profile aristocrats.

But she knew that they were no different than criminals. They did not kill directly, but put countless people in pain with their greed and power.

There was no reason to feel sorry for such people suffering.

I just need to do my job and not waste my time with that nonsense.

She would stay in this city and think about her future. No, theres nothing to think about, shell track down the Black Dawn Society.

Its going to be pretty busy in the future.

Yes? Casey, what did you just say?

Nothing.

* * *

The events at the Kunst auction house were too big to hide. However, news that the Kunst auction house was robbed was not found in any newspaper headlines because that wasnt the main thing.

[Resurrection of the Nightmare. Will the Bloody Night come again?]

The Beast of Gvaudan was the most eye catching issue for the citizens since many people witnessed his terrible appearance.

The cries of the Beast of Gvaudan have spread throughout Leathervelk. Maybe that day, everyone who was sleeping woke up and wondered what was going on.

Its such an obvious title.

On the front page of the newspaper, there was nothing but articles about the Beast of Gvaudan. Whether its a column about the bloody night in the Kingdom of Durmant five years ago, or gossip about how the monster reappeared.

An investigation into the incident was also launched in the city of Leathervelk.

Im lucky because theres no trace of the organization I lead.

I folded the newspaper neatly and put it on one side of the table. When I still remember what happened that day, I felt my eyes tickling with fatigue.

I didnt expect Casey Selmore to come to this city.

James Moriarty was the first name he used to dominate the back streets in the past. Of course, since then, he has been referred to as owner and has not given his name to others, but there is nothing he can do about his anxiety.

Who knew shed come all the way here to get me?

She knew about some of the aliases I used, as if she had done some research on my past. If Im lucky because she assumed Im in a high position in the Black Dawn Society.

Well, it wasnt really a mistake.

With a bitter smile on my face, I looked at Sedina, who was eagerly reviewing the documents. In any case, I am nominally a First Order of the Black Dawn Society. In other words, Casey Selmores speculation was half correct.

I hope the sparks dont come all the way here.

With that in mind, Sedina, who had reviewed all the documents, approached me.

Sir, Im done sorting.

Good job. Ill take a rest now.

Sedina looked at the headline in my newspaper and asked.

Did it happen yesterday?

Yes, I heard there was a huge monster in the city.

The Beast of Gvaudan is a very famous cryptid.

This is not a big deal right now.

Perhaps because there was a werewolf incident not too long ago, all kinds of rumors were circulating again with the advent of the Beast of Gvaudan. Of course they werent worth listening to.

Even so, its fascinating. According to the article, the Clockwork Knights overpowered the monster, but I didnt know the Knights were so strong. I think well have to raise our rating.

Maybe.

To be honest, this part was unexpected. I thought Casey Selmore would openly tell the world that James Moriarty was alive but there was no mention of the name anywhere in the newspaper. The only ones that defeated the Beast of Gvaudan were the Clockworks Knights.

That Casey Selmore kept it a secret?

I dont know what shes up to.

But Im relieved she didnt tell anyone. Later Ill have to contact Circus and Old Kids separately and order them to keep the name James Moriarty a secret.

Did you hear anything else?

What news are you asking about?

They said they moved because the Beast of Gvaudan appeared yesterday.

They?

The Knights of the Holy Land of Bretus.

The Holy Land of Bretus?

The name she brought up forced me to frown with blatant displeasure.

Why the hell are they