Mystery: A Spark

That is, the best habitat for wolves is not a large city like Backlund, but a much wider place, such as the wilderness.

Two days ago, when Talim invited him to Red Rose Manor, Klein immediately thought that the manor was also a good place for Horus to play as he pleased.

Although a manor is not as large as the wilderness, Horus is still small, and a royal manor with a large area is enough for it to play in.

"However, I still need to set off for the sea as soon as possible, otherwise Horus will be bored to death sleeping at home every day."

"Hmm, after spending the New Year with Benson and Melissa, I'll get a new identity and head out to sea," Klein muttered to himself in the carriage.

However, he quickly realized something was wrong, because he seemed to have unintentionally set a flag.

"Hiss~ Why did I suddenly say something like that?" Klein wondered if it was just his imagination, but he suddenly felt that today's trip was extremely dangerous.

But after thinking for a long time, he still couldn't figure out what was wrong.

It must be my imagination. After all, I just made a promise, and the royal estate is safe. It's unlikely that anything will go wrong... Klein reassured himself.

But he still felt uneasy, so he first sealed the carriage with a spiritual wall, and then took down the "Master Key" and "Azik's Bronze Whistle" from above the gray fog.

These two items look ordinary and won't be taken away by the manor guards; they can also effectively deal with various unforeseen circumstances.

Because the master key makes it easy to escape, and if Klein encounters a crisis he can't handle, he can use the copper whistle to call for backup.

After putting the two items away and hugging the wolf cub in his arms, Klein finally felt a little more at ease.

After a while, the carriage finally arrived at the Red Rose Manor.

After a thorough examination, Klein was allowed into the manor and met Prince Edsak and Talim, who arrived on horseback.

The prince, a gentle and energetic young man, dismounted and smiled at Klein:

"I have long admired your reputation, Detective Moriarty. I am deeply impressed by your keen judgment in the cases of 'Serial Killer' and 'Apostle of Desire'."

Although he knew the prince was just being polite, Klein still felt comfortable, since everyone likes to hear nice things.

He said modestly:

"Actually, I only made a small contribution and provided a few ideas, which is nothing."

Edsack laughed it off, not taking Klein's modesty to heart.

Next, the three of them strolled around the manor together.

It was winter, and the plants and trees in the manor had withered and become barren. Although it lacked the vibrant colors of spring and summer, it had its own unique charm.

However, none of the three cared about this. Edsack and Talim had seen too much of this, while Klein mainly wanted to provide a place for his wolf cubs to play.

He had already entrusted Horus to the maids for care, so he wasn't worried about any problems arising, since the little thing was a nightmare in itself.

The three walked and talked, going further and further away.

The maids watched as the little creature hopped and skipped into the bushes and began to frolic.

After a while, a beautiful young woman who looked only eighteen or nineteen years old walked over.

She wore a sapphire ring on her hand, had a slightly round face, long and narrow eyes, and a gentle and elegant demeanor with a hidden sweetness; she was an exceptionally beautiful woman.

If Klein were here, he would quickly recognize her as Triss, the "witch" he had hunted in Tingen.

"Who is this little guy?" Triss asked curiously, looking at Horus darting around in the grass.

“Miss, this is the pet of the guest His Highness invited today. The guest asked us to take care of it.” A young maid in a black and white servant's dress said.

"Oh, it's quite cute." Triss crouched down and waved to Horus.

Horus came running over.

Triss gently scratched the wolf cub's chin and smiled as she spoke to the maids beside her:

"As you know, I love dogs, especially cute little dogs, and I have a variety of delicious dog food on hand."

"So I want to take it over and feed it. You see how small it is, it must not be eating enough. I can't stand seeing this."

Uh, but they're cubs, so it's normal for them to be small... The maids looked at each other, unsure how to respond.

After a moment of silence, a maid forced herself to speak:

"Miss, this isn't quite right, after all, it's the prince's pet."

"But, but, I just think it's cute and I want to feed it. Can't I even ask for this little thing?" Triss said, her eyes brimming with tears.

Seeing her like this, the maids felt a pang of guilt.

Yes, Miss, you're not trying to harm the guest's pet, you just want to feed it. Even if the guest were here, he probably wouldn't refuse such a small request.

After all, the dog food at Miss's place is all expensive and high-end, the kind that most families can't afford.

“Miss, how about this? I’ll go ask the prince for his opinion now. They haven’t gone too far, so they should be able to give you an answer soon,” said the maid who had offered the advice earlier.

"Alright, then hurry back." Triss wiped away her tears and started teasing Horus again.

……

On the yellowed notebook, a seemingly ordinary quill pen wrote:

"Sherlock Moriarty was invited by riding instructor Talim Dumont to visit Red Rose Estate, but the target did not attempt to make contact with Sherlock Moriarty."

"The weather is calm today, and everything is as usual."

……

In the afternoon, after having lunch at the manor, Klein boarded the carriage prepared for him by the prince and headed home.

He originally intended to find a place for Horus to have some fun today, but he ended up having a great time himself.

Klein spent the entire morning at Red Rose Manor.

The prince talked with them for a while before leaving, but he left two horses for Talim and Klein to use.

Galloping on horseback is a dream for many men, and Klein was no exception. So when he got the chance, he asked Talim for advice on riding techniques.

It must be said that Talim's professional skills as an equestrian coach are quite solid.

In just one morning, Klein was already able to ride a horse around, though he wasn't quite skilled at running yet.

"Next time I come, I should be able to learn to ride a horse. This Prince Edsac is quite a nice guy..." Klein picked up Horus, who was lying next to him, poked its round belly, and joked:

"You little rascal, you really had a great time this time, don't you want to go back?"

However, to his surprise, Horus did not reply, but instead opened his mouth and spat out a very small cylinder.

"This was brought out by a young lady from the manor," Horus said.

What is this? Klein curiously opened the small cylinder and found a piece of paper rolled up inside.

He picked up the note and began to read it, his expression quickly changing.

Because he saw a familiar name on it.

“Chik”.

……

"Damn woman! We've been tricked!"

Ince Zangwell grabbed the quill pen that was flying across the paper and, while writing, said to the woman beside him:

"The plan is already at risk of being leaked, so it must be started ahead of schedule."

"Understood, I'll go inform Mr. A right now." The woman's expression was also very serious; she hadn't expected to be tricked by that little witch.

On the yellowed notebook, as Ince Zangwell wrote, a line of text gradually appeared:

"Sherlock Moriarty attempted to escape, but unfortunately, the fire he started to flee ignited a forest fire, and he would face his final moments amidst this vast inferno..."

……

"Holy crap! A tiny flame turned into this?! Are you playing some kind of magic trick?"

Amidst the raging inferno that stretched for hundreds of meters and was rapidly spreading outwards, Klein couldn't help but swear at the outrageous scene.

But just as he was resigned to his death, a hand landed on his shoulder.

“Mr. Azik!” Klein was delighted to see the person who had suddenly appeared beside him.

He finally understood what scenario the revelation he received from the divination corresponded to.

It corresponds to the present moment!

"The sea of ​​blood" represents a certain death situation, and "being pulled up by Mr. Azik" means that he was saved because of him!

He had barely finished speaking when Azik waved his hand, grabbed his arm, and led him away from the fire.

…………

The ordinary-looking quill pen stopped writing on its own, and its surface became somewhat dull.

The stern-faced middle-aged man, with only one eye remaining, grasped it and, in a state of near-psychic insight, quickly wrote:

“Azik Eggers has clearly not yet fully recovered his memories and strength. His attempt to travel through the Spirit Realm and the Astral Realm has run into problems at this time due to the hidden dangers in this area.”

"So he and Sherlock Moriarty landed not far from Ince Zangwell and his friends."

Chapter 218 The Curtain Rises: A Scheme Within a Scheme

Everything around seemed like a phantom, with rich, overlapping colors that rushed past.

Just as Klein came to his senses and was about to savor the strange experience of traveling through the air, he felt Mr. Azik's hand, which was gripping his arm, tremble slightly.

Before he could react, he felt his body suddenly drop and experience a strong sense of weightlessness.

The surrounding colors faded rapidly, and Klein fell heavily onto the solid ground.

He shook his head, and after the dizziness subsided slightly, he looked around.

Klein found himself in an unfamiliar place.

To the left is a dark, abyss-like valley, typical of demonic depths, while to the right is a gray stone wall that stretches upwards, seemingly supporting the entire area.

The place was dimly lit, with only some glowing moss growing in different places providing a little light, making darkness and somberness the dominant colors.

Beneath his feet was a stone-paved road that wound its way upwards, wide enough for two carriages to pass side by side; it was clearly not a naturally formed path.

At that moment, Klein realized that he and Mr. Azik might have fallen into an ancient ruin.

Just as Klein was wondering if they were still in Backlund, he heard Mr. Azik say in a deep voice: