Chapter 431 Family Reunion

After Aiwass returned to the Palace of Silver and Tin, he immediately asked Lily to call Hermes Manor and invite the Minister of the Palace Mycroft Hermes to come over.

After Aiwass and Isabel, who had returned to her original form, finished framing the painting, the Minister of the Palace, who looked like a fat seal, shook his body and hurried over.

Although it was an emergency overtime before the New Year, Mycroft had no resentment at all and seemed to be in a good mood.

After he used the "preservation technique" to preserve the painting, Aiwass curiously asked him what good thing had happened to make him so happy.

After hearing this, Aiwass was shocked: "What, Sherlock is back home?"

He is even in the state of a small child now... He actually went home like this?

Sherlock has a bad relationship with his family, which Aiwass has known for a long time.

He has lived alone outside for a long time, and before moving to Bishop Mathers's house, he was even malnourished for a long time due to irregular work and rest and diet. If Edward hadn't kept a close eye on him, often rushing over in the morning to take a look and bring breakfast, Sherlock might have been hungry one day.

It's not because he has no money, but because he is too lazy to eat when he is busy. But when he is free, he will go to have a good meal, but it is worse for his health to eat one meal and eat one meal.

In general, it's because no one takes care of him. According to the authoritarian customs of Avalon, ordinary people cannot hire servants. Only when the income and status reach a certain standard and they have a family can they hire a very limited number of housekeepers and maids.

The Hermes family does have a quota, and Sherlock also has a personal maid who grew up with him. But when he left home, he not only didn't bring his maid, but he didn't even take a penny from home.

All his income is either the consulting fee for helping the Supervisory Bureau solve cases, or the small amount of remuneration collected after helping people solve some private cases. And Sherlock doesn't have the habit of saving money, so he spends as much money as he has. He lives a safe and comfortable life.

When Sherlock faked his death, he didn't even choose to go home, but stayed at Bishop Mathers's house temporarily. In Sherlock's family, only his brother Mycroft knew that Sherlock was not dead. When Sherlock "resurrected" later, he just sent a letter to his family to show that he was still alive.

Bishop Mathers urged him to go back and take a look, and Sherlock went back and took a short walk. After proving that he was indeed still alive, he left again immediately - without even staying overnight or having a dinner.

But does Sherlock have any grudges with his family?

...It seems that there is none.

At Sherlock's "funeral", his mother became very haggard because of Sherlock's accident. She cried bitterly, and that kind of sadness could not be faked. And Sherlock's father Arthur was also in a low mood, and he obviously cared about his child.

In fact, Aiwass has always been curious about how Sherlock broke up with his family. But whenever he asked, Sherlock either kept silent or changed the subject. Aiwass didn't want to break the casserole to ask the truth, which would easily hurt feelings.

Hearing Aiwas's question, Mycroft just laughed awkwardly.

Until Isabel and Ligeia came over curiously and asked in person.

Mycroft had already guessed that Ligeia was Meg. Therefore, the loyal chamberlain looked at Ligeia meaningfully, and finally gave an honest explanation.

As a result, Aiwas couldn't hold it anymore.

Ligeia next to him couldn't hold it anymore.

—— Because Meg had to take one-third of the blame for Sherlock's fallout with his family.

That happened when Sherlock was about to graduate... Actually, it was just a few years ago.

At that time, Meg took a fancy to Sherlock and wanted to take him as her apprentice.

Sherlock has a very good talent for the path of authority, is very young, and is loyal enough to the queen. He is very smart, has leadership and calm qualities, has no obsession or preference for the opposite sex, and is an upright person with no desire for power.

This is an extremely perfect template for the path of authority.

Because he is young enough, he will not want to chase the dusk and become lazy and conservative; because he lacks obsession with power, he will not pursue transcendence and intend to rebel; he has no obsession with beautiful opposite sex, so it is not easy to fall into the path of love and be seduced by foreign spies.

This blocks the three most likely deviations of the authoritarian path.

At the same time, his smart mind can make him a qualified superior; his loyalty to the queen can also allow him to assist the future monarch.

It can be said that Meg's vision is not a problem.

And at that time, Meg's life was almost over. She had to find a successor.

She wanted to train Sherlock with all her strength, let him enter the Inspectorate, then be promoted to the Arbitration Hall, and finally inherit her position to become the next generation of the Great Arbitrator.

But at that time, Sherlock had the impulse of the wisdom path.

When he was in school, he felt unprecedented fulfillment, excitement and satisfaction from reasoning and solving puzzles, and finally realized what he really wanted to do.

The fact that Meg's life was coming to an end was a top-level secret that only the pro-Queen faction knew and kept strictly confidential. Sherlock's father Arthur knew about this and felt very honored that Sherlock was recognized as the future great arbitrator.

In addition, Meg has a very high status in Avalon, but has rarely made a request for more than ten years. Naturally, Arthur was even more interested and chased Sherlock to ask him to agree with Meg's opinion.

At that time, Sherlock was also a bit rebellious - he had no interest in power at all, he just wanted to pursue the truth. Just like Aiwass was obsessed by the urge to transcend the path, Shylock also became stubborn because of his powerful talent for the path of wisdom.

"Sherlock was very naughty when he was a child, but his family was more open-minded. Both his mother and father were mild-mannered."

Mycroft said helplessly: "So the family has always allowed him to have various interests and hobbies... But that time was a big event, so his father became very tough. And because the matter was confidential, he had no choice but to do so. Tell Sherlock clearly the meaning behind this matter.

"At that time, Sherlock was in high spirits. He was studying like crazy in the school library about the path of wisdom, and he was very excited to discuss it with me."

At that time, there was light in his eyes. Mycroft said softly with some nostalgia.

"Sherlock felt very angry and even unbelievable about his father's interference - as if he had been betrayed by his family. But I actually know that this is essentially a misunderstanding caused by confidential matters that cannot be told to his family... After all, if Sherlock Locke really doesn’t agree, and his father can’t tie him up.”

Mycroft said helplessly: "But after that, Ms. Meg never recruited any apprentices again. No matter what kind of geniuses there were in the school, she always looked down upon them - and you will not be interested in what happens next. Just know.”

"...the 'Supreme Glory' plan?"

Ligeia murmured, sighing a little: "So that's what happened..."

She glanced at Aiwass and Isabel, who were a little confused, and then explained to them in detail.

This plan actually refers to Meg being promoted to the sixth level in advance.

Meg actually has quite a while to live.

If all kinds of life-extending rituals and props are used, one can survive for at least twenty years.

Of course, there won't be much combat power left at the end. But it can at least serve as a clear flag and serve as a deterrent.

Although it will become weaker and weaker due to continued aging... But as long as there is a suitable successor, she actually does not have to worry too much about Avalon's future. But if she can't find a suitable successor, she must prepare for promotion while her body is still strong and her mental state is still good. The longer you wait, the less likely your promotion will be.

"To be honest... in fact, no one feels that the 'Supreme Glory' plan is very executable. And my father did not know the existence of the 'Shadow of Avalon' plan at the time, so my father thought that Sherlock's willfulness was a big mistake. Wrong - angered and disappointed Ms. Meg.

"So he was furious and accused Sherlock very strongly. He also issued a death order, asking him to apologize to Ms. Meg and change his mind..."

"Wait a minute, wait a minute," Ligeia couldn't stand it any longer and revealed her identity directly, "You should know that I used to be Meg, right, little fat guy? Let me state in advance... I emphasize, I was really not angry at the time.

"I was looking for a successor for many years before I found Sherlock. If he didn't want to, I felt that it would be difficult to find a successor of the same level if it continued, so I just concentrated on taking care of my mind and body. Prepare to execute another plan."

"Yes," Mycroft smiled helplessly, "I also feel that you are probably not angry. But anyway... this is because Sherlock did not accept your invitation.

"Sherlock felt that his father was unreasonable, and he almost had a furious quarrel with him. Then he moved out directly and prepared to pursue his ideal. I never told him the truth about this matter. I was waiting for you...' to appear. 'After that, I explained the truth to him."

Obviously, this top smart person in Avalon realized that Ligeia was Meg the first time she appeared.

After Mycroft realized that Sherlock's mistake was over, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and told him the truth. Because by that time, the fundamental conflict between Sherlock and his father Arthur had disappeared.

Mycroft also really loves Sherlock, so he protects him so carefully. Not only to protect his safety, but also to protect his spirit and mind.

...It turns out that Sherlock was partially responsible for the disintegration of Avalon.

Aiwass couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

History is really a complex system that is intertwined. Seems to have something to do with everyone.

Aiwass finally understood why Sherlock was in such a low mood and looked so confused during the previous Inception-like promotion ceremony, like a cat soaked in the rain or a homeless abandoned person. dog.

He also wanted to sacrifice himself to send Aiwass and Isabel to promotion.

A lawyer who has repeatedly wanted to give up his promotion on the path of wisdom and wait for the next promotion to switch to the path of authority.

Aiwass had a feeling at the time - like after a fight with his girlfriend, he knew he was wrong but still insisted that he was right. But while speaking hard, he regretted it at the same time. He wanted to make major sacrifices and changes as if nothing had happened, to show that he had admitted his mistake.

It was Aiwass who coaxed him for a long time and gave him a new career, which cheered up Sherlock's spirit.

At that time, Aiwass vaguely felt that Sherlock was craving for failure. But he didn't know the reason behind it.

Now Aiwass finally understood - now Sherlock looked back and finally understood the mistakes he made when he was young.

He didn't know how to make up for the mistakes he made, and Sherlock's pride made him unable to put down his face and just wanted to find another way to make up for it, but he didn't want to... and didn't dare to go back to apologize.

In fact, by this time, Sherlock had already known his mistakes. It was just a step missing.

If he could sacrifice for Aiwass and Isabel in the promotion ceremony, it could be used as a step - taking the opportunity to show that his detective career was just a personal hobby, and now he still had to return to the route of a lawyer.

But Sherlock didn't really give up on detectives. He just regarded it as a sacrifice to make up for the guilt that his naivety and willfulness almost caused a huge disaster.

It's like pinching your hand when you have a headache, and listening to some sad songs when you are heartbroken.

Use pain to relieve pain. Use harm to numb harm.

"I don't know who convinced him," Aiwass couldn't help saying, "I really have to thank him."

"That's right."

Mycroft said with a smile: "And now Sherlock still looks like a little kid... so cute. Both father and mother seem to be a dozen years younger. I haven't seen such a happy family scene for a long time, and it has been many years... many, many years, I haven't had such a reunion year.

"If your majesty has nothing else to do, I will go back to celebrate the New Year."

He said with ease, almost showing off.

For Sherlock's change, and for the happiness of the family.

Even Aiwass and Isabel couldn't help but put on a happy smile.

"Okay, go back."

Isabel smiled and said: "Take my blessings-say hello to Sherlock and Arthur for me."

Looking at the bright and generous smile of the young queen, Mycroft looked at Aiwas thoughtfully, and then nodded happily:

"Okay, okay. ”

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