Almighty Alchemist

When Raschel rushed to the Royal Garden, it was still in chaos.

"What happened here?" Looking at the soldiers everywhere in front of him, all looking like they are facing a big enemy, there are also many agents from the Legal Affairs Bureau gathered here. Raschel quickly grabbed an agent and asked.

"His Royal Highness the little princess was just taken away by Hugh Iglesel." The detective hurriedly answered and went to investigate the scene.

"His Royal Highness?" Raschel was a little surprised when he heard the news. He didn't expect that Xiu Yi went to the Royal Garden and robbed Avril just after fighting them.

Not far away is the Marquis Lentino Jacobs who is presiding over the overall situation. This is a slightly chunky middle-aged man who is sweating profusely from anxiety at the moment.

Raschel walked over quickly: "My lord, did you find anything?"

"Why did you come here?" Marquis Lentino Jacobs was a little annoyed.

"We were attacked by Hugh Igles on the way." Raschel roughly talked about what happened before. He looked around and asked, "How did he take Her Royal Highness away?"

"He flew away like a bird. I don't know how he did it. The magic is incredible." The Marquis was helpless.

"It's impossible for him to fly in like a bird, otherwise the guards will be disturbed. In that case, he will not be able to approach Her Royal Highness immediately. Has anyone interrogated her protector?"

"I've asked, you're right, he sneaked into the royal garden without a sound, and he didn't attack until he came to the princess."

"Maybe it's not silent, but he has the right to come and go here freely."

"I think so too. I suspect that there are ghosts among the guests. I have ordered people to invite all the guests back, and all of them will be investigated."

Raschel swept around, and sure enough, the guests who left were returning to the Royal Garden one by one. Of course, the excuse is that there are some situations that need to be consulted with everyone, asking everyone what suspicious people they saw that night. Raschel casually said: "Have you asked the guards at the sentry post, who has been in and out of the Royal Garden during the time when the princess was kidnapped? They should keep a record of everyone's time of entry and exit, which can narrow the scope of suspicion."

"Ah, why didn't I think of this!" Marquis Jacobs slapped his head, "I'll send someone to retrieve the records right away."

Raschel sighed: "I'm afraid it's too late."

Those sent out will return soon.

Bring back bad news: four sentry guards were killed, and all access records disappeared.

"It's a pity, Hugh Iglesel really doesn't leave anything to chance. It seems that we can only conduct a comprehensive investigation from the guests." Marquis Jacobs was very helpless.

"There is no need for that, my lord." Raschel said, "I would like to ask my lord a question first, why did Xiu Yiglaer suddenly take Her Royal Highness away?"

"Everyone knows that there is something between Her Royal Highness and Hugh Igles..." Marquis Jacobs made a subtle gesture, implying closeness.

"If this is the case, then at least we don't have to worry about the safety of Her Royal Highness. Maybe it won't be long before Her Royal Highness will come back by herself."

"You mean..." Marquis Jacobs thought for a while, then nodded in approval: "I see, what you said makes sense."

"Then there's another question, why does Hugh Iglesel insist on seeing Her Royal Highness tonight?" Raschel asked Marquis Jacobs.

"How do I know?" The Marquis couldn't figure it out.

"Maybe it's because he's free to enter the palace only tonight."

Marquis Jacobs understood a bit: "You mean that Hugh Igles might be a guest who has temporary access to the Royal Garden?"

"There are only two types of guests who can enter the Royal Garden. One type can enter and exit for a long time, and the other type can only enter and exit under specific circumstances, such as having an invitation for tonight's dance party. Obviously, Hugh Igleser is the latter type of guest."

"That's true." This is why Marquis Jacobs appreciates Raschel. He always analyzes the problem clearly: "Now the scope of the investigation is narrowed by half."

"It can continue to shrink." Raschel said: "Master Marquis, I have a question that I need your confirmation."

"you say."

"Among the guests who came to the ball in the Royal Garden, except you, who knows about my operation in Lemon Street? Have you told anyone about this operation?"

"No one else knows, and I didn't tell anyone. Raschel, you know that arresting Hugh Iglesel is a big deal, and I'm not stupid enough to call people all over the world to set up an ambush for Hugh Yglell on Lemon Street."

"Then who told Her Royal Highness that my people were operating there? And who suggested that we come back?"

"Brian Dardanelle, patriarch of the Dardanelle family."

There was an expression on Raschel's face as expected: "Then how did he know we were there?"

"He said that his servants saw it by accident because there were too many of us. Theoretically speaking, this is entirely possible. Hundreds of people went to carry out the siege, the momentum is too huge, and it is impossible not to be discovered by anyone."

"That's true, at least in terms of reasoning, it makes perfect sense." Raschel also laughed: "I set up a trap that Hugh Igles had to jump into instead of a secret capture, but he took advantage of it. It's funny..."

"Interesting?" Marquis Jacobs' beard was about to blow up: "Her Royal Highness was kidnapped, and everyone is having a hard time, yet you tell me it's interesting?"

"It is the palace guards who are negligent in defense, not the Legal Affairs Department. Your Majesty will not blame you, my lord."

"But if Xiu Igleer cannot be caught, the Legal Affairs Bureau also has an unshirkable responsibility."

"It's almost there." Raschel replied with certainty.

"you sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure, I've already stepped on this fox's tail..." Raschel smiled smugly.

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When she reappeared near the imperial palace, Xiu Yi was already the young master of the big family, Sisdaniel.

Brian Buckler and Lilith were already impatiently waiting, and they were relieved when they saw Xiuyi: "Where did you go? People from the Legal Affairs Bureau are waiting for us. I couldn't contact you just now."

"There are some situations that need to be dealt with temporarily." Xiuyi replied casually.

The three walked back to the Royal Garden together.

"Where's Chakle?" Lilith asked, "Didn't you say you rescued him?"

"Yes, something has happened. Things happened tonight far more than we expected, good luck and bad luck. Rest assured, he is now with a friend and is safe."

"What friend?" Buckler and Lilith looked at each other.

"Let's explain it later. I can't explain it clearly in one or two sentences. To be honest, I'm not sure about some things, so I can only read while walking. By the way, is Raschel back yet?"

"Yes, we went back before the princess returned." Buckler said, "Hui, this evening is a surprise operation. We lack careful arrangements, and too many leaks have been exposed. Raschel is an old fox, and he will definitely find out the problem."

"He discovered it a long time ago." Huey said unceremoniously: "That's why I took Avril away and cleared all the records. Remember the ball of the Dardanelles at the Royal City Hotel? I used Bailey to confirm the identity of Sisther Dardanelle. But now that Bailey was exposed, the previous evidence immediately became unreliable. Raschel found out that the so-called witness was a perjury, and he even joined the people he wanted to arrest. So what do you think he will think?"

"He will think that it is very likely that we reached an agreement with Bailey that night." Lilith said.

"The fact is indeed the case, so as soon as Bailey was exposed, Raschel's suspicion of us was immediately maximized."

"Since this is the case, why do you still want to save Chakle? We should retreat immediately." Buckler was a little anxious.

"It's not necessary. Don't forget that Raschel is an agent. He needs evidence to do things. Without evidence, he can't attack us." Huey said leisurely: "Even if he already knows who we are, he has no evidence to prove that I am Hugh Igleser."

"If I were Raschel, I would use the easiest way to solve this matter. Capture you first, and then strip you of your disguise." Buckler said.

"Unfortunately you are not." Xiuyi laughed: "Brian, your approach is to arrest people first and then find evidence. That is a typical robber's practice. Even an imperial country cannot ignore and trample on the law at will. Raschel is an excellent detective. The better he is, the more he has to follow the rules. Otherwise, if he suspects that someone is a criminal, he will arrest people first and then find evidence. Then what is the difference between him and those detectives who are good at framing innocent people? And we are not the ones he can frame at will, Dardani The influence of the Er family is expanding, if he does not follow the rules, what if he is wrong? He will be finished!"

"But you are not an ordinary prisoner..." Lilith was still a little worried: "If it were an ordinary prisoner, maybe Raschel would not do that, but you are different. If he feels confident enough, he may take a risk."

Huey was also silent. He nodded: "Yes, Lilith, you are right, this possibility does exist. But I have already made final preparations... Although I hope that this final preparation will not be needed... Of course, just in case, we must also make preparations to kill."

Buckler and Lilith exchanged glances.

Buckler said in a deep voice: "I'd better inform Houding and Eagle to prepare for the retreat. The situation tonight disrupted all our plans."

"No one can control everything." Xiu Yi said leisurely: "In addition to a perfect plan, it also needs enough adaptability and... a little bit of luck."

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The guests in the royal garden came one after another, and the agents of the Legal Affairs Department asked various questions one by one, but most of them were just passing through the scene. Those who can participate in the royal ball are mostly upper-class figures, and their status is extremely low, such as the Harden family, who is also a hereditary baron.

The agents have great power and low status, so they can only ask questions politely and dare not ask impolite questions.

Especially after Avril Lavigne reappeared - everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Many people realized that at least some of the legends were true, such as the seemingly unusually close relationship between Her Royal Highness and Hugh Iglesne.

She is the only person who came back from Xiu Yi's hands alive and unscathed since Xiu Yi's debut.

If Avril Lavigne was not a princess, perhaps a large number of people would have surrounded her to ask her about Xiu Yi.

Avril Lavigne did not stop the detectives from continuing to investigate Xiu Yi's raid. She excused herself to be tired and went to rest, avoiding everyone's caring greetings. The guests were very smart not to slander Xiu Yi in front of Avril Lavigne, and left again after cooperating with the detectives to complete the consultation work.

Enough has happened tonight, and no one wants to make any more incidents. Considering the royal reputation, what happened tonight will be said to be a small fire accident tomorrow, and one or two people will take the place of the dead. As for Her Royal Highness, she has been fine and nothing happened.

This is the ideal situation.

Prince Richard of the Frank Empire also returned to the garden to accept the inquiries of the agents. Of course, it was just some inquiries.

In fact, if it wasn't for Raschel's suspected target, then apart from the Dardanelles, Xiuyi's most likely hiding place would be among the Franks.

Because only the large number of servants they brought was the least familiar to the empire and the most difficult to master.

That's how it works. Even if you're already on the verge of identifying a suspect, you can't let go of other possibilities.

Before the case is over, any possibility exists, there is no inevitable criminal, only the most or least suspected criminal.

Even in countries with feudal monarchy, this concept of the rule of law has always existed, but the reason why it will be ignored by later generations is entirely because some privileged classes have destroyed this concept and blurred the way of handling cases based on evidence. But the fact is that case handling in any era attaches great importance to evidence.

After more than half of the guests had accepted the consultation, the guests of the Dardanelle family finally appeared.

They were politely invited by agents to a hall where most of the interviews were said to take place.

"Mr. Raschel, I'm glad to see you again." When she came to Raschel's side, Huey bowed to Raschel.

"Me too, Master Dardanelle." Sitting at a temporary desk, Raschel gestured to Xiuyi to sit down: "I really didn't expect you to be invited to the ball today, but I haven't seen you before."

"Oh." Xiuyi shrugged: "At that time, everyone was wearing masks."

"Yes." Raschel nodded meaningfully: "The mask is really a wonderful invention. It makes two people who were acquainted with each other become strangers. Maybe before now, we had exchanges in other places, but at that time you were wearing a mask and appeared in front of me with another identity. Maybe we had very warm exchanges, and even missed each other, just like lovers."

"That's entirely possible." Xiuyi laughed: "Tonight I met several very interesting friends. Perhaps because of wearing masks, I have no scruples when talking to each other, don't have to worry about consequences, and there is no disparity in status and status, so I can express myself to my heart's content. Although I don't know the identity of the other party exactly, they have performed very well, which impressed me and benefited a lot. I found that I still have a lot of shortcomings that need to be improved."

"Look, I knew we'd be friends, we had a lot in common."

"I think so too."

"Okay then." Raschel knocked on the table: "Let's get down to business. Mr. Siser Darnell, just tonight, many things happened inside and outside the palace. That terrible demon, Hugh Iglesle, he appeared."

"He attacked the palace, I know that."

"He also attacked the Justice Department who arrested him, escaped and entered the Royal Garden, took the princess away and released her back."

"I heard that too, when I came in."

"So I have no choice but to invite all the guests back here, because we have sufficient evidence to show that when Hugh Igles entered the Royal Garden, he walked in in a big way... although his performance when he left was even more impressive."

"In other words, Hugh Igles probably used the identity of an invited guest to sneak into the dance hall?"

"We all know that Hugh Igles is an alchemist, he has the ability to disguise himself into whoever he wants, such as...you."

Xiu Yi chuckled: "Then what you need is an alibi for every guest?"

"Yes."

"What if I can't get it?"

"You'd better be able to take it out." When Raschel said this, his tone was a little cold. He leaned close to Xiuyi's ear and whispered: "Actually, what I need is not only the alibi for the time when Her Royal Highness was kidnapped, but also your alibi from the beginning of the ball after everyone took off their masks until now. According to what I have learned, most of the guests here have not seen you."

"That's not surprising, Mr. Raschel. After the ball officially started, I went to see Her Royal Highness Princess Avril. Her Royal Highness asked me to do something for her, so I was not at the ball at the time, but in a room arranged by the princess for me. Her Royal Highness can prove this to me."

"It's really interesting. I'm not surprised by your answer at all." Raschel chuckled and said, "It's like when one of my subordinates named Bailey played cards with you all night. That night, Hugh Igles also appeared..."

"I don't understand what you mean by that." Xiu Yi said calmly.

"It's nothing, it's just a hypothesis." Raschel had already stood up.

Beside him, Galewind Arilon and several other senior warriors appeared one after another.

Faintly surrounded Xiu Yi into a semicircle.

Raschel raised one hand and began to pace the hall: "One of the simplest assumptions is that you are Hugh Iglesel. When you were on Royo Island, you used Bailey to cover your whereabouts. You first invited me to the dance party held by you and your family, then threatened Bailey to join you, and then used the teleportation circle technology to appear in other places. This is a very perfect design. It once deceived me, and made me feel that I was too suspicious."

"But then, on the day Kevin Beers and Inston died, I found some strange traces at the scene. Those traces told me that someone close to me might have betrayed the empire. So I thought, if it is possible for Chakle to betray the empire, then Bailey also has the possibility. If Bailey is really a traitor, then the evidence of your alibi that night is invalid. So I thought again, if you really repaired Igleser, then why did you do it?"

Raschel snapped his fingers: "The reason is very simple. It was all because of an unexpected meeting, the contact between you and me in the small bar that day."

Xiu Yi looked at him with a chuckle: "It's a very interesting hypothesis. So how to deduce it according to this hypothesis?"

"The result of deduction is a very simple matter. I investigated you and your family. I found that there was indeed a Dardanelle family in the sea. But the interesting thing is that this family is not so completely consistent with what you described..."

Xiu Yi has already stopped the other party: "Every family has its own secrets, and it doesn't matter whether they are consistent or not, and it doesn't even matter whether we are that family, right? Mr. Raschel."

"That's right." Raschel nodded: "Then let's go back to the previous question. As I said, I'm not surprised when you said that you were assigned by Her Royal Highness the Princess to do something in a certain room. Because if you are Xiu Yiglaer, then you will definitely find a way to split yourself into two places, and you will definitely find an alibi for yourself. The problem is, because this certificate is false, there must be loopholes."

"Do you mean?"

"Witness." Raschel said seriously: "Master Siserda Daniel, I know you must want to tell me that the appointment of the princess you accepted is secret and cannot be known by others, so you don't have witnesses. But you obviously neglected one thing: Xiu Yiglaer brazenly attacked the Imperial Palace tonight. This incident caused everyone in the Royal Garden to rush out. For safety reasons, the palace guards blocked all entrances and exits. Access. Before you came, I specifically asked the princess’s maid. As you said, there was indeed a maid who took you to a room, and you asked for absolute silence. But after the incident, a maid went to that room to find you immediately, because according to the rules, you cannot stay alone with the princess in this situation. As a result..."

"It turned out that the room was empty, didn't she?" Huey sighed.

There is always a gap in every secret, the time is too short, the plan is too hasty, and there are always things that cannot be considered.

After the palace was attacked, Buckler accepted Huey's order to speak to the princess immediately, suggesting that she order the capture team on Lemon Street to return to the palace. As a result, even Buckler didn't know that after he left that room, a maid went to him contrary to his original order.

And Raschel's movements were indeed fast. After Qingshui Street was ambushed by Xiu Yi, he also quickly realized that since Xiu Yi responded hastily, it was inevitable that he would show himself some flaws. So he quickly came back to check everyone and so on.

As a result, he got two pieces of news: First, the maid did not find Sissard Daniel in the room. Two, neither did any of the guests see Sisther Darnell.

Although the entry and exit records of the sentry post were lost, these two pieces of news became Xiu Yi's fatal injury.

He couldn't explain where he was during this time.

In the hall, everyone was staring at Xiu Yi, and the guards were as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

Haifeng Arilong and the others were even more vindictive, guarding against Xiu Yi's sudden attack.

Huey sighed lightly.

He didn't make a move, but just looked at Raschel coldly, for a long time, finally said: "Mr. Raschel, you are a very remarkable person."

"Thanks for the compliment."

"But that doesn't mean you can wrong me at will."

Raschel was taken aback.

He couldn't figure out how Xiu Yi could make a comeback under such circumstances.

Xiu Yi stood up slowly - this action made everyone nervous.

"As you said, after the attack on the palace, I heard the movement, and I did leave the room, and I was not with other guests. Because I met someone at that time. We chatted together for a long time."

"who?"

"Sorry I can't say that."

"You'd better speak up."

"But this concerns some people with special and sensitive identities."

"In front of the laws of the empire, no matter who you are, you need to prove your innocence with facts. If any of the guests present can prove that you have been in the Royal Garden at that time and have never left, then I, Raschel, will apologize to you and withdraw all malicious speculations about you."

"Remember what you said, Mr. Raschel." Xiu said coldly: "Tonight is the first time you have unreasonably suspected me as a wanted criminal, and I hope it will be the last time."

"I hope so too. So, who is your witness? I hope it will be someone of weight."

"It definitely has weight." Xiu Yi sneered.

In the hall, there was a long sigh.

A deep voice said solemnly: "I can prove that Master Siser Darnell is unlikely to have anything to do with Hugh Iglesel. Because he has been with me not long after the attack on the palace tonight."

Everyone turned around in astonishment.

"His Royal Highness." Raschel exclaimed.

The person who spoke was none other than the Prince of Frank, Richard Kleiman.

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