Chapter 229

As for Lena, she did know some information, but she couldn't tell it either. When Lianka mentioned the turmoil in the imperial city, Lena's ears twitched, and then she lowered her head and remained silent. Saying.

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

Liteuk was still very dissatisfied. After all, Orson had made so many contributions to the empire, but he was arrested as soon as he said he was going to be arrested. Wouldn't that be unfair to a good person?

"After all, it involves the assassination of His Majesty the Emperor, so we have to take it seriously, and the previous incident with Giovanni is still fresh in our mind, right?"

Olivia explained this.

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

"Really, Orson is obviously a hero of the empire, but he is treated like this." Li Te couldn't help complaining at this moment.

"Hey...you guys, what 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 people march, will they be forced to release Orson?"

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

Liteuk heard Lianka's suggestion, thought for a while, and then nodded.

"Then... without further ado, let's act quickly?" Lianka said softly.

"Yeah!" Lit nodded. "Just do it your way! We must let those guys who arrest people know the power of public opinion!"

Chapter 39: I don’t want to be your enemy (3K)

So, the next day, the news spread throughout the streets of Saint Laurent City that Orson had been casually taken away.

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

After that, it was widely exaggerated that Orson had great achievements. The emperor wanted to use an excuse to accuse Orson of an unfounded crime, so he arrested Orson.

The rumors quickly spread and were processed into countless different versions, but without exception they all had one thing in common, that is, Orson was captured.

As a result, many people began to spontaneously go to the door of the police station, hoping to get an explanation.

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

A large area of ​​black water seemed to be submerging the street. They were standing at the door of the police station, and the leading few people were arguing with the guards at the door of the police station.

"Sorry, let me borrow it."

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

When he was almost at the door of the police station, a person next to him suddenly spoke.

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

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

"You couldn't be the one who arrested Master Orson, right?"

"Hey, talk! Why do you want to lock up Lord Orson?"

"Is this how you treat the empire's great heroes?"

When Sherlock heard the words of the people around him, and then thought about being in the middle of the crowd, he was panicked at this moment.

It's not like she doesn't know what impulsive behaviors an excited crowd will do.

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

"Hey! Don't think about fooling me like this, you bastard!"

"Stop her! Don't let her go to the police station!"

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

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

"You guys, stop it! I respect your right to march, but I warn you not to interfere with the work of public officials, otherwise don't blame the public security for arresting you for obstructing official duties!"

Instead of stopping the crowd, Owen's words made the people believe that Sherlock was a public servant, so several people directly tried to restrain Sherlock and catch her.

"What are you doing! Let me go!"

Hearing Sherlock's exclamation, Owen was even more furious now.

"asshole."

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

"Disperse the crowd, rescue the people, and arrest those who made the noise for disturbing the peace and obstructing official duties."

Subsequently, the security guards were ordered to disperse the citizens.

Sherlock heard screams and screams from all around. After a while, the person holding her arm also let go and ran away. The crowd that was still gathering at the door of the security station was suddenly dispersed. At this time, he was holding his heart I gradually relaxed.

At this time, Owen also came to Sherlock.

"Miss Sherlock, are you okay?"

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

Fortunately, there was no stampede accident when the crowd evacuated just now, otherwise there is a high chance that he would not be killed or injured.

"Are they here to speak out for Orson?"

"Well, I don't know who leaked the news. As a result, almost everyone in Saint Laurent City and surrounding cities knows the news of Orson's arrest. It is estimated that it will spread to Antica and Naples in a while. ”

Owen sighed as he said this.

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

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

If the case continues to make no progress, it will be considered a good thing to let Orson go. Owen and Sherlock may be pulled out as scapegoats.

Sherlock also understood the seriousness of the situation. She didn't say anything and walked straight into the police station.

...

Oson sat in the room arranged for him by the police station. The room was fully equipped with various facilities, no worse than the luxurious private room of the hotel. At this moment, he was leaning on the back of the chair with his legs crossed, carefully reading a military book of the empire in his hand.

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

"Orson."

"What's wrong?"

"This morning, there were suddenly many citizens at the door of the police station, saying that they wanted to ask for an explanation for you."

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

"This can't be helped. After all, you also understand that I am very important to many people. Therefore, once I disappear from their sight for too long, they will be 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 these days." Sherlock said this and sat on the sofa.

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

"Well, you say."

"There was a doubt before the case, that is, when the prince was first involved, the family emblem of the Toulouse family was found in a warehouse of an underground industry owned by the prince, right?"

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

Orson said this, picked up the cup on the table, and gently sipped the tea in the cup.

"Yes, it is a genuine family crest, and it belongs to a direct descendant. It is impossible for someone to copy it. The investigation at that time showed that except for Duke Francois, the crests of all other members of the Toulouse family were still there, so it was determined to be Francois's crest."

"Well, then?"

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

"There is another direct member of the Toulouse family, who is in the Dukedom of Antica and has had a lot of contact with you."

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

"Yes." Sherlock nodded.

"Did you know that Lady Mary had passed away before Duke Francois was assassinated?"

"So you had the means to take the Toulouse family crest from her and reuse it, right?"

"So, in your eyes, I am a person who would rather use the belongings of my deceased stepmother as a tool to frame others?"

"No, I'm just curious about where Lady Mary's crest went." Sherlock said this and looked at Orson.

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

"But we can reverse it. We now have a crest in our hands, which is the one found in Saint Laurent City before. So, if Lady Mary's crest is missing, can I think you are also suspected of committing the crime?"

Orson narrowed his eyes and looked at Sherlock.

He didn't expect Sherlock to be so smart.

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

"...Buried with her body, this is the etiquette of the nobility. After death, they are buried with the crest of their original family to prove their identity during their lifetime."

Orson said.

"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 and don't care about the face of the dead, then please do it."

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

"Okay."

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 want to ask you for help."

"Go ahead, I will definitely not refuse if I can help."

Orson said this, looking very polite.

"There has been a lot of talk about you recently. The royal family wants you to come forward to resolve the public opinion problem, 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."

"Then what should I say? 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 provided to me are good, I am sure that if I tell the truth, the public 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 a prison meal."

She said this, looking at Orson with a complicated expression.

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

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

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

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

"Yeah."

Hearing this, Sherlock also forced a smile, shook hands with Orson, then said goodbye and left the room.

However, all this was seen by people in the distance.

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

Chapter 40: Explanation

"Owen, I told you, right? At this time, we cannot suppress the people. Once we suppress the people, it will seem that we are unreasonable."

In the police station, Arthas looked at Owen who was bowing his head in front of him and scolded him.

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

Since Arthas got the privilege of investigating cases from Odysseus, he has basically been equal to Elsa in the police station.

In addition, the suppression of the emperor's elder brother this year has led to Elsa's lower voice in the judicial field that she was originally responsible for.