Infinite Simulation: From Konoha To Moon

Chapter 104: The Golden Blood Case

Although the banquet was held at the Tower of the Moon, all the guest rooms arranged by the Izelluma family were in the Tower of the Sun.

After Li Xiang and Inolei reached an agreement, they followed Astati back to the Tower of the Sun.

The distance between the towers was only a ten-minute walk.

Perhaps due to the lake, fog had formed all around.

Li Xiang couldn't help but shake his head when he saw the portraits on the tower.

They were too ugly.

So, some art is truly incomprehensible.

Li Xiang glanced at the night sky. According to the original plot, the Golden Princess should have already gone to discuss eloping with Lainis.

Ahem, no, it was the change of the gate that wanted to escape.

But the intention of the drunkard is not in the wine, they were framed and set up.

The Tower of the Sun had three floors.

Li Xiang and Astati's rooms happened to be next to each other.

But he didn't know which room Lainis and Graye were staying in.

"Sister, I have a question for you."

Li Xiang poured a cup of tea for Astati and asked, "As members of the Law and Politics Department, can we intervene in any murder case involving magicians?"

"Of course."

Astati blew on her tea and said, "Even if it involves other monarchs, our Law and Politics Department can handle it. Or rather, we have to handle it. In cases involving both parties, there must be a fair third party, otherwise it would be difficult to investigate and satisfy both sides."

"That's true."

Li Xiang nodded in agreement.

It seems that the Law and Politics Department is indeed quite useful.

"Do you think something will happen here, Junior Brother?"

Astati took a sip of her tea and asked.

"It's very likely. The beauty of the two princesses is already unparalleled in the mortal world. When it comes to the source, someone might take desperate measures."

Li Xiang thought for a moment and added, "And many people already know that Bailong has bought the Bodhi Leaves, so there may be audacious magicians who would take desperate measures for the Bodhi Leaves."

"The most beautiful in the mortal world?"

Astati put down her tea and asked lightly, "Junior Brother, do you think they are more beautiful than me?"

"......?"

Li Xiang froze.

What's with this topic?

The transition was too fast, he couldn't keep up.

This is definitely not the road to kindergarten.

"They may be beautiful, but it's all fake."

Li Xiang carefully chose his words and said, "They definitely can't compare to the natural beauty of my senior sister."

Astati's tense expression turned into a smile. After finishing her tea, she said, "Goodnight, see you tomorrow. If there really is a murder case, just bring up the Law and Politics Department. Even if it's a monarch, you don't have to worry."

Although Li Xiang had never seen the monarch, Basemero, he felt that his senior sister was even more Haki.

She was simply fearless.

The next morning.

Li Xiang and Astati were having breakfast when they heard the news of the Golden Princess's death.

"Junior Brother, you really guessed it right."

Astati stuffed the remaining bread into her mouth, making it look like a squirrel.

Li Xiang didn't do the same, he just put down his bread and said, "Let's go take a look."

The Golden Princess lived on the third floor of the Tower of the Moon.

Before the two of them arrived, many people had already gathered.

Li Xiang frowned when he saw the scene on the bed.

The Golden Princess's body was cut into pieces, with her head placed in the center.

With the white bedsheet, it looked like a blooming, tragic, and beautiful rose.

The scene was indescribably brutal.

"Tiadra... Miss..."

A young man with messy hair and a pale face knelt beside the bed, looking dazed and lost.

"He is Maio, the Yakushi of the Inheritance Department. He made all the elixirs needed for the two princesses' magic."

Astati glanced at him and, as if possessing an appraisal skill, said.

The Golden Princess and the Silver Princess are artificial beings.

Their beauty is not natural.

Using magic to transform the body is a common method in many schools.

But achieving the level of transformation they have is extremely rare.

Of course, there are also technical reasons.

To create the technology for the Golden Princess and the Silver Princess, perhaps only the true magic masters, those families that have been passed down for hundreds or even thousands of years, can possess it.

Methods like the Matou family's are too crude.

In the original work, Matou Zouken used his insect magic and elixirs to transform Matou Sakura, who was adopted into his family.

He changed her attribute from void to water, in order to better inherit the Matou family's magic.

But in terms of precision, it is far inferior to the Golden Princess and the Silver Princess.

They are not only physically transformed, but also strictly adhere to the magical rituals of the Izaruma family in terms of clothing, daily routines, and even walking posture.

In other words, the two of them live in this lake area, and are themselves part of a huge magical circuit.

Soon, another magician knelt by the bedside.

His hairstyle is very unique, with a lot of braids tied up, like a textile.

A costume designer.

Li Xiang can guess his identity without Astati's introduction.

It is also possible that he is also a part-time stylist.

After all, clothing is also a form of styling.

And unlike Maio, he said with regret, "My costume has been ruined like this..."

Bairong and the Silver Princess came together.

The cane fell to the ground.

Bairong trembled, looking incredulous, as if he had heard news of the world's destruction.

"Tiadra... No! How could this happen?!"

The Silver Princess beside him wore a veil, her expression unseen.

Finally, Inorei and Aozaki Tangerine arrived.

"A murder has occurred. So everyone who was called here is a suspect."

Aozaki Tangerine held her crimson hair and asked, "But what's the point of doing this?"

If it is to covet this kind of beauty that may reach the origin, there is no reason to kill the Golden Princess.

After all, even if the Twelve Lords were to create another one, it would take more than a decade.

It's not worth it for so long.

"Tell me the specifics."

Inorei looked at the Golden Princess's body and sighed, "What a beautiful work of art."

Bairong came to his senses and said, "Lord Inorei, Tiadra's room was locked with magic. Only a specific magical ritual can open it."

"Is it a locked room murder case again?"

Inorei pondered and said, "Although the magic lock is strong, there are many people present who can open it, such as the Moon Spirit Elixir."

Lainis suddenly looked up, trying to calm herself, and said, "I have no reason to kill Tiadra."

Bairong looked at her, picked up the cane from the ground, and said, "I'll give you a reason."

The twin maids who had served the two princesses since childhood walked in from the door.

Lainis suddenly turned pale, realizing that she had been framed.

"I am Carina."

One of the maids said, "Yesterday, I went to Lainis's room with Princess Tiadra, and then I never saw anyone else."

"In other words, Miss Lainis was the last person Princess Tiadra saw before she died."

Bairong summarized while leaning on his cane, then asked, "What did you talk about?"

"Princess Tiadra wanted the Elmero family to take her in."

Carina took a deep breath and said.

Bairong's face darkened as he looked at Lainis and asked, "Do you have anything else to explain?"

"Princess Tiadra did indeed talk to me about this, but I clearly refused."

Lainis knew she couldn't remain silent at this moment.

The more she didn't speak, the more suspicious she would appear.

"If you refused, why were you the first one to come to Tiadra's room this morning?"

Bairong immediately asked.

Lainis felt a chill in her heart.

She suddenly realized that it was Bairong's doing.

Last night, after she refused, Tiyadra said she had a reward sufficient to change her mind and asked her to meet in the morning.

But Bailong's investigation was too thorough.

She found Tiyadra dead and asked Grei to inform, within half an hour.

He had already finished interrogating Carina.

In other words, they knew the situation before entering the room.

"Regardless, you are the prime suspect."

Bailong didn't give her much time to answer, and continued, "Next, the two of you will be confined to the Izelluma family until the truth is revealed."

"Wait."

Li Xiang stood between the two, "This matter should be handled by my Legal and Political Science Department, and they should be under our supervision."

"What do you mean?"

Bailong's tone turned cold and said, "The highest masterpiece of my Izelluma family has died, and these two cannot be handed over to you!"

"My meaning is simple."

Li Xiang didn't care about his attitude, "As the monarch said, there are many magicians present who have the means to open magic locks. Why assume it was the work of Moon Spirit Elixir? If we're talking about who can silently open a magic lock, it would be you, Lord Bailong."

"You're slandering me!"

Bailong became angry and said, "The reputation of my Izelluma family cannot be tarnished by you!"

"Don't get so worked up, I'm just giving an example."

Li Xiang smiled and said, "Lord Bailong, why do you look so guilty? And don't you trust the Legal and Political Science Department?"

"You!"

Bailong suddenly couldn't speak.

Daring to openly express distrust in the Legal and Political Science Department in the Clock Tower, is he asking for death?

"The Legal and Political Science Department is naturally reliable."

Inolei spoke up in time, "This matter will be handed over to you, but you cannot leave the Twin Mask Tower until the investigation is complete."

For her, giving face to a business partner was a convenient thing to do.

The ultimate beauty she had anticipated was almost declared a failure.

Bailong hesitated to speak, and in the end could only nod.

"That's natural."

Li Xiang replied.

After Inolei agreed, the other onlookers, the magicians, left one after another.

In the end, only the four of them remained.

"Thank you."

Lainis was a bit out of sorts as she wiped the sweat from her forehead.

Just now, she was jumping back and forth on the edge of death.

Once the charges were confirmed, the Elmero family would undoubtedly be destroyed.

Li Xiang glanced at Grei.

He had sensed the chilling sharpness hidden under her sleeve earlier.

It was the Holy Spear.

If released, there would definitely be a way to escape.

But the Elmero family would no longer be able to stand in the Clock Tower.

"This is originally the responsibility of our Legal and Political Science Department. Let's not waste time, let's first see if there are any clues at the scene."

Li Xiang replied.

"Trimmau, collect the body parts."

Lainis nodded and immediately commanded the mercury maid behind her.

Trimmau was the name of the Moon Spirit Elixir.

The bed was covered in blood.

It was indeed difficult to clean up.

"The dismemberment is too thorough, we can't even determine the murder weapon."

Li Xiang squinted and said.

"So Lainis is the prime suspect."

Astati crossed her arms and said, "Trimmau can transform into various weapons."

"This is undoubtedly a conspiracy against me."

Lainis looked puzzled, "But what's the point?"

Although Izelluma is a branch house, its influence is still above the Elmero family.

Neither family celebrated the festival.

There is no reason to deal with her.

Moreover, the actions of the Golden Princess are also very unusual.

The monarch of the Law and Politics Department, Basemero, is the leader of the aristocratic faction. Why didn't he go to Astati and instead went to the fallen monarch?

After all, it is a major event to change factions.

"Take it slow."

Li Xiang stared at Tiyadra's head, lost in thought.

Meanwhile, Lainis and Gray began to investigate the furnishings in the room.

"Why is there no mirror?"

Lainis muttered to herself, "Having such a beautiful appearance, does she not like looking in the mirror?"

Gray pulled down the brim of her hat, burying her face deeper in the shadows.

Perhaps she could understand.

It's because she hates it.

She hates her own face, so she doesn't want to see it.

"This shows that she doesn't like this face."

Li Xiang said in a deep voice, "Everyone has a desire to be beautiful. Regardless of what they look like, there are more or less mirrors and cosmetics in their rooms. Unless she has an extreme aversion to this artificial face. But it can also be understood that she may not be able to accept a face that is not her own."

Gray instinctively clenched her clothes.

She lowered her head.

Astati reached out and patted her head.

Seeing this scene, Li Xiang remembered that Gray's situation was very similar to Tiyadra's.

Her face had also been magically altered, and it was the appearance of Altria.

If Weber successfully participated in the Fifth Holy Grail War, Gray would definitely go with him.

I wonder what Altria thinks of this face?

Looking back on her life, her sister Morgan Le Fay had the greatest influence.

Gray was the masterpiece of the Queen.

"Miss Tiyadra told me last night about her reasons for defecting."

Lainis took a few steps back and forth, saying, "It's because the magic of the Izaruma family has stagnated, and Byron wants to use more dangerous and radical methods. Tiyadra believes that if they continue like this, they will definitely die."

"Very reasonable."

Li Xiang said casually.

"Master."

The Mercury Maid took two steps back and said, "It's all set up."

The body on the bed returned to its human form.

The connecting parts of the flesh were filled with mercury.

"All body parts are there."

Lainis sighed and said, "If we were in the Clock Tower, we could ask a necromancer who is good at death magic to help. I believe we would soon know the truth."

"Did you notice that she seems different from the Golden Princess at the banquet?"

Li Xiang narrowed his eyes and asked.

"Different?"

Lainis carefully examined the body. Although the smell of blood permeated the air, the beauty of the Golden Princess remained undiminished.

"Is it because the magic has disappeared?"

She asked again.

Tiyadra herself is indeed extremely beautiful, but in order to create the effect at the banquet, it was necessary to coordinate with the magic crest and magic circuits inside her.

But now that the magic crest has been recovered by Byron and the magic circuits have been severed due to dismemberment, there is naturally no magic left.

"No."

Li Xiang shook his head.

He was not affected by magic at the banquet, so he could better understand the difference in this Tiyadra's appearance.

"They are two different people."

Astati explained, "The Tiyadra at the banquet was obviously more beautiful, while the deceased one is slightly inferior."

"Yes, that's what I mean."

Li Xiang nodded in agreement.

Lainis, however, looked confused and asked, "What is going on?"

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(End of this chapter)