My villain wants to save himself, but the yandere heroine disagrees

As for Lena, she did know some news, but she also couldn't tell anyone. When Lianka mentioned the words of turmoil in the imperial city, Lena's ears moved, then she lowered her head and remained silent.

"So, just because of this incident, they put Orson under house arrest?"

Litt was still very dissatisfied. After all, Orson had made so many contributions to the empire, but he was arrested just like that. Wasn't that an injustice to a good man?

"After all, this involves the assassination of the Emperor. We have to take it seriously. And the incident with Giovanni is still fresh in our memory, isn't it?"

Olivia explained.

"Then...are we just going to wait here for big brother to come back?" Lena suddenly asked at this time.

"Really? Orson is a hero of the empire, but he is treated like this." Litt couldn't help but complain at this moment.

"Hey...what do you think would happen if this matter were made public?" Lianka thought of a way.

"It just so happens that Orson has a high reputation in the empire. If this matter is made public, will it attract more people's attention?"

"When the time comes and the people protest, will they be forced to release Orson?"

"Hey... don't tell me, it's really possible..."

After hearing Lianka's suggestion, Lit thought about it for a while and then nodded.

"Then... let's act now without further delay?" Lianka said softly.

"Yes!" Litte nodded. "Let's do it your way! We must let those guys who arrest people indiscriminately know the power of public opinion!"

Chapter 3: I don’t want to be your enemy (K)

So, on the next day, the news that Orson was arbitrarily abducted spread throughout the streets and alleys of Saint Laurent.

At first, the girls from the "Orsen Fan Club" were privately discussing the fact that Orsen was not among the students returning from Imperial College, and then someone mentioned the problem that occurred at the city gate.

After that, the rumor was exaggerated to say that Orson was so powerful that he threatened the emperor. The emperor wanted to use this as an excuse to accuse Orson of a crime he did not commit, so he had Orson arrested.

The rumor spread quickly and was processed into countless different versions, but they all had one thing in common: Orson was captured.

As a result, many people began to spontaneously go to the door of the public security station, hoping to ask for an explanation.

This morning, Sherlock was preparing to go to the police station for work when he was stunned by the crowd at the door of the police station.

A large crowd, as if it was going to drown the street, stood at the entrance of the police station. The leading few were arguing with the guards at the entrance.

"Excuse me, can you lend me your hand for a moment?"

Sherlock said this, looking at the people in front of him, ready to borrow from them.

Just when they were almost at the door of the police station, a person next to them suddenly spoke.

"Hey, you guys, you don't work in the police station, do you?"

Hearing what the man said, the people around him turned their eyes to Sherlock.

"You weren't the one who arrested Lord Orson?"

"Hey, speak up! Why are you locking up Lord Orson?"

"Is this how you treat the Empire's great hero?"

When Sherlock heard what the people around him said and thought about being in the center of the crowd, he became extremely panicked.

She knew what impulsive actions an excited crowd would take.

In response, she could only say: "I'm sorry, I don't know what you are talking about, but please let me pass."

"Hey! Don't think you can get away with this, asshole!"

"Stop her! Don't let her into the police station!"

At this time, Owen, who was at the door of the police station, also saw the movement coming from the crowd, and then he found Sherlock trapped in the crowd.

In response, he frowned and then shouted loudly to the crowd:

"You guys, stop it now! I respect your right to march, but I warn you not to obstruct the work of public officials, otherwise don't blame the police for arresting you for obstructing public service!"

Owen's words not only failed to stop the crowd, but made the people believe more that Sherlock was a public servant, so several people directly tried to restrain Sherlock and wanted to catch her.

"What are you doing! Let me go!"

Hearing Sherlock's exclamation, Owen became even more furious.

"asshole."

He cursed softly, then looked at the guards around him and gave instructions.

"Disperse the crowd, rescue the people, and arrest the instigators for disturbing public order and obstructing public service."

Afterwards, the guards of the public security station were ordered to disperse the citizens.

Sherlock heard screams and cries all around him. After a while, the person who was holding her arm let go and ran away. The crowd that had gathered at the door of the police station was suddenly dispersed. At this time, her heart gradually relaxed.

At this time, Owen also came to Sherlock.

"Miss Sherlock, are you okay?"

"It's okay." Sherlock let out a long sigh, still in shock.

Fortunately, there was no stampede when the crowd evacuated just now, otherwise I would probably have been injured if not killed.

"Are they here to speak up for Orson?"

"Well, I don't know who leaked the news, but now almost the entire Saint Laurent City and the surrounding cities know that Orson has been arrested. I guess it will spread to Antica and Naples in a while."

Owen said this and sighed.

Everyone knows that Naples is now the territory of Orson. After Orson took office, his policy of light taxes and decentralization instantly won the hearts of both the upper class and the lower class people in Naples.

Not to mention Antica, Orson's influence in Antica may be even greater than that of Lucius.

If pressure comes again from all places and there is no progress in the case, letting Orson go would be considered a good thing. It is possible that Owen and Sherlock will be dragged out as scapegoats.

Sherlock also understood the seriousness of the situation. She said nothing and walked straight into the police station.

……

Orson was sitting in the room that the police station had arranged for him. The room had all the necessary facilities and was no worse than a luxurious private room in a hotel. At this moment, he was leaning back in his chair with his legs crossed, carefully reading a military book of the empire in his hands.

Not long after, the door of the room was opened and Sherlock appeared at the door.

"Orson."

"What's wrong?"

"This morning, a lot of citizens suddenly showed up at the police station, saying they wanted to seek an explanation for you."

When Orson heard this, he was stunned for a moment, then sighed.

"It can't be helped. After all, you all know that I am very important to many people. So if I disappear from their sight for too long, they will start to become suspicious. After a long period of suspicion, rumors will inevitably arise."

"Of course, we won't suspect that you arranged it. After all, you have been here all these days." Sherlock said this and sat on the sofa.

"I wanted to talk to you about the progress of the case."

"Well, you say."

"There was a suspicious point before the case, which was when His Royal Highness was first involved. At that time, the family emblem of the Toulouse family was found in the warehouse of an underground industry owned by His Royal Highness. Is that right?"

"Well, I remember you went to investigate that location."

As Orson said this, he picked up the cup on the table and took a sip of the tea in it.

"Yes, it is a genuine family crest, belonging to a direct descendant. It is impossible for someone to forge it. The investigation at that time showed that, except for Duke François, the crests of all other members of the Toulouse family were still there, so it was identified as François's crest."

"Well, then what?"

"However, after listing you as a suspect and expanding the circle of people, I found a point." Sherlock said, staring at Orson.

"There is another direct descendant of the Toulouse family who is in the Dukedom of Antica and has had quite a bit of contact with you."

"You mean my mother?" Orson also put down the book and turned to look at Sherlock.

"Yes." Sherlock nodded.

"Did you know that Lady Marie died before Duke Francois was assassinated?"

"So that's why you were able to take the Toulouse family crest from her and reuse it, right?"

"So, in your eyes, I am someone who would rather use my deceased stepmother's belongings as a tool to frame others?"

"No, I'm just curious about where Lady Mary's family emblem went." Sherlock said, looking at Orson.

"In Raven's confession, he gave the coat of arms of Duke Francois to Giovanni. Giovanni is dead and his house has been burned down. We have no way to confirm the authenticity of this information."

"But we can work backwards. We now have a family crest in our hands, the one we found in Saint Laurent City before. So, if Madam Mary's family crest is missing, can I assume that you are also a suspect of the crime?"

Orson narrowed his eyes and met Sherlock's gaze.

He didn't expect Sherlock to be so smart.

"So, Orson, can you tell me where Lady Mary's family crest is now?"

"…Buried with her body. This is the etiquette of the nobility. After death, they are buried with their original family crest to prove their status during life."

Orson said so.

"So, if you want to prove the truth of what you said, you must open Lady Mary's coffin yourself?"

"If you insist on doing this, without any regard for the dignity of the dead, then go ahead."

Orson said this as if he didn't care that he would be exposed.

"it is good."

Sherlock stood up.

"I will ask the royal family for instructions. If they agree, I will send someone to investigate immediately."

"But next, there is one more thing I need your help with."

"Go ahead. I won't refuse to help if I can."

Orson said this, looking quite polite.

"There has been a lot of discussion about you recently. The royal family would like to ask you to come forward to resolve the public opinion issue, at least to calm the public's anger and let the public know that the royal family has not treated you unfairly. This is the royal family's request."

"So what should I say? Can you prepare a speech for me?"

Orson said with a smile.

"You invited me here and put me under house arrest without explanation. Although the conditions you provided me were good, I'm sure if I tell the truth, the people will be even more dissatisfied, right?"

"The royal family will send someone to deal with the speech. I am not responsible for this." Sherlock sighed.

"Orson, I really don't want to be on the opposite side of you. I hope this investigation can completely clear your suspicion so that we can still be friends in the future. I still owe you a meal, and I don't want it to be prison food."

As she said this, she looked at Orson with a complicated expression.

"I admit that my previous attitude towards you may have been a bit too bad. I don't expect you to forgive me, but please understand me. From an emotional point of view, I certainly don't want to regard you as a criminal, but in our line of work, we can never talk about emotions."

"I know." Orson nodded. "So I never blamed you. You were just doing your job. I believe that after this incident, we will still be friends."

As he said this, he held out his hand to Sherlock.

"Miss Charlotte, I wish you a smooth investigation."

"Ah."

Upon hearing this, Sherlock forced a smile, shook hands with Orson, said goodbye, and left the room.

However, all of this was seen by people far away.

(PS: The foreshadowing buried before will be slowly unearthed)

Chapter 40: Explanation

"Owen, I told you, didn't I? At a time like this, we can't suppress the people. If we suppress them, it will seem like we are unreasonable."

Inside the police station, Arthas looked at Owen, who was lowering his head, and scolded him.

Beside him, Elsa watched all this silently, without any expression.

Ever since Arthas obtained the privilege of investigating cases from Odysseus, he has basically had equal rights with Elsa in the police station.

Coupled with the suppression of her elder brother over the past year, Elsa's say in the judicial field that she was originally in charge of has become even lower.