Mystery: But the Witch's Path

Chapter 132, Story 2

Chapter 132, Story Two

After watching the three police officers leave, Altair returned to his study, took out a sheet of paper specifically for writing to the royal family, and began to write a letter, preparing to consult King George III.

She had just finished writing it, and before it was even packaged, Adam's words rang in her ears.

"An impromptu meeting shall begin immediately."

As Altair got up to find a comfortable place to lie down, she suddenly felt a wave of drowsiness that she couldn't resist. So, yawning repeatedly, she sat down again, found a slightly more comfortable position, and fell into a deep sleep.

After a period of time, her drowsy mental state was reawakened.

When she came to her senses, she found herself in the main hall of the Church of Bones.

At the very front of the hall, before a massive cross surrounded by countless bones, Adam remained in a prayerful posture, sitting silently.

Calmly observing everyone.

Since Altair didn't want to get involved, she could only stand aside and yawn out of boredom.

As time passed, everyone gradually finished their discussions and reached a consensus. Adam, who was sitting in the head seat, then directly announced the end of the meeting.

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After everyone left, Altair was once again kept behind by Adam, who explained, "I think you understand the main purpose of the meeting just now. In order for the next step of the plan to proceed normally, we need to provoke a war to wear down the military strength of various countries."

"Therefore, I need you to provide some necessary assistance."

Altair nodded with a puzzled look and asked, "This shouldn't have much to do with me, right? I'm neither a high-sequence powerhouse nor a political figure. I don't think I have that much influence to affect whether countries go to war."

Adam did not answer the question, but instead changed the subject, saying, "You now have three choices."

"First, continue to submit petitions and attend the memorial service," and during this time, incite public anger and incite war between the two countries.

"Second, continue submitting your petition as usual. Someone will attend the 'memorial service' in your place, incite public anger, and incite war between the two countries."

"Third, you don't need to do anything."

"Which one do you think I would choose?" Altair tapped the armrest of the seat with his finger and asked in return.

Adam shook his head and replied in a kind tone, "I don't think you'd choose either one."

"You have your own plans."

"Sigh." Altair sighed, then casually added, "I hate the audience."

"This must be a script you arranged, right?"

"How many more copies of my plays do you have?"

"Could you please stop assigning me tasks?"

Adam chose not to answer any of Altair's questions, instead continuing to maintain his silent smile.

Seeing this, Altair explained, "Actually, you didn't need to arrange this so deliberately. I think you should know that I have my own plans."

I've figured out how to play the "Witch of Pain." Soon, I'll be presenting myself as a "generalist" to the world, designing new weapons and deploying them on the battlefield. That's enough for me to complete my role.

"It's too slow," Adam commented.

Altair raised an eyebrow slightly, then asked curiously, "Why the rush?"

Before he finished speaking, a rather classic notebook appeared in front of Altair, but it was already open, along with a crystal-clear bone fountain pen.

After Altair took the two items, Adam said, "Write down your plan."

Altair shook his head calmly but helplessly, picked up the bone pens beside him, and began to write in his notebook: "On November 14, 1347, near noon, after Altair Sheffield finished writing his letter to His Majesty King George III, he sent his steward, Hahn Clayton, to deliver it in person."

"King George III, who was having lunch, was furious when he saw the letter."

"But George III's anger was not directed at Intis's ambassador, Becquerel Jean Madden," but rather at his own Earl, Altair Sheffield, whom he felt immense disappointment and rage towards.

"He immediately prepared a reply, rebuking Altair Sheffield for abandoning the integrity of her ancestors and for preparing to tarnish the reputation of the Kingdom of Loen."

"The furious George III even wanted to issue a decree to strip her of her title, but was dissuaded by the ministers of the palace."

The royal ministers repeatedly explained her difficulties and pleaded on her behalf, hoping that His Majesty the King would understand.

"On the evening of November 14, 1347, Altair Sheffield received a letter from His Majesty King George III, which contained his scathing rebukes and condemnation of her, as well as his confinement to the palace."

On November 15, 1347, the Intis ambassador, Jean-Martin Becquerel, having not received a letter from Altair Sheffield, instructed the intelligence network of the Republic of Intis, which was hidden in Backlund, to spread rumors and distort the facts through various tabloids, portraying Altair Sheffield's benevolence as a mistake.

The world believed that it was her fault that caused the tragic deaths of everyone in the circus.

Publicizing her refusal to attend the memorial service is damaging relations between the two countries and could drag Rune and Intis back into war.

Thus, she and Intis Ambassador Becquerin Jean Madin formed a complete contrast: one actively solved problems, while the other constantly evaded reality and responsibility.

After discovering these irregular reports, MI9 immediately shut down and detained a large number of tabloid reporters.

Unfortunately, the situation had already been set. Now, throughout the entire nation of Ruen, from the newly risen nobility to the middle class and the lowest-ranking commoners, everyone was beginning to condemn Altair Sheffield's inaction and actions, believing that she was affecting the normal diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Amid widespread public discontent, even the conservative nobles who had initially supported Altair Sheffield began to waver, and thus submitted petitions urging His Majesty the King to allow Altair Sheffield to attend the memorial service.

His Majesty King George III, for the sake of future plans, had to concede and agree to the request that Altair Sheffield attend the memorial service, but he would not allow her to lose national dignity; she could only offer condolences.

On November 20, 1347, Altair Sheffield was alone; this part has been crossed out.

On the afternoon of November 20, 1347, Altair Sheffield and Vivian Sheffield boarded a carriage together on their way to the embassy of the Republic of Intis.