Chapter 100: Peace in London

Chapter 100: Peace in London

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Stop laughing and explain yourself, Adler.

Isaac Adler, frozen in place for some time, started laughing awkwardly at the sight before him. On the other hand, the professor, her hands resting on his shoulders, silently leaned closer toward him.

What was the meaning of the actions you just took towards me?

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Honestly, if it wasnt you, then anyone who dared to do such a thing would find their body shattered into pieces by now.

Her voice and expression were cheerful and bright, but her eyes and gaze were anything but that.

As you know, Im not a very patient person.

Creak

So, convince me quickly.

Instead of her face, the professors pale hands, which had found their way up to his neck and were gradually tightening around it, conveyed the emotions she really felt deep down.

What was the reason? Hmm?

And with those words, silence settled between the two.

Crackle!

As Adler gazed at Professor Moriartys eyes, racking his brain faster than he had ever done before, he was able to catch a glimpse of an anomaly that flashed for a split second.

Hmm.

Professor Jane Moriarty was busy choking him with her hands, however, a momentary spark of grey and gold emanated from her body at that very moment, making her frown and groan out loud abruptly.

It seems that you couldnt completely escape from my spell, after all, Professor.

Staying still for some time, Adler repeatedly confirmed the phenomenon transpiring in the professors body. Once he was able to come to a consensus, he relaxed and began murmuring to her in a low voice.

You were able to withstand it to some extent at first, it seems. However, as the mana continued pouring into your body like an endless tide, you were unable to hold it all in and had to leak some of it out.

Fizz, crackle

After all, how could a single persons mana capacity be more than the combined mana of half the women in the entirety of London? Thats simply absurd, impossible even.

Nevertheless, as the professor remained silent and just gazed at him in a daze, Isaac Adler began to chatter with an even more excited tone in his voice.

But still, the professor is truly amazing. Not only is your mana capacity vast enough to withstand the initial onslaught, but you also grasped the principle of the attack so quickly and came up with a countermeasure.

Crackleee

Even a convincing bluff too.

He gently caressed the professors cheek and whispered into her ear with a bright smile on his face.

You do realize that youre my ideal type, dont you, Professor?

Enough with that, Adler.

I dont want to though

With a chuckle, a sly smile appeared on Adlers lips as he took hold of the professors arm.

But alas, I will have to stop this banter here.

Why?

As I have mentioned before, if I dont correct the error that has occurred in this case, things will get quite a bit troublesome.

Seeing the professor look at him with a confused gaze, Adler stroked her head and added,

My curse is, in fact, a phenomenon that can cause a substantially sizeable havoc if a mystery isnt constructed perfectly, in a certain way, you see

You didnt even know what a curse was until recently, did you?

I still dont know, to be honest. But you see, the curse on me is a bit different from those curses.

Quietly receiving his stroking, the professor bobbed her head and posed a question. In response, Adler, watching her characteristic bobbing with an amused expression, murmured in her ears.

If we continue like this, both Charlotte and the professor will be in danger.

Hmm.

You understand, right? So you need to behave yourself, okay?

Adler, who finished speaking while patting her head on his tiptoes, raised his hand to bind her once more.

Snap!

Just like before, the sound of fingers snapping echoed crisply throughout the silent hallway.

Huh.

However, if there was one difference from a few minutes ago, then it was the fact that the golden chains didnt so much as show a hint of being summoned to bind Professor Moriarty, let alone actually restraining her as they did before.

Why isnt this working?

Isaac Adler, who had been harboring a bright smile on his face till now, couldnt help but frown as he looked at his hand with a puzzled gaze. He started flicking his fingers again but

Adler.

The professor, watching him quietly, opened her mouth at that very moment with a chilly smile.

That fascinating magic you used just then

Yes?

I suppose theres nothing in this world that I am unable to do.

A look of utter bewilderment settled on Adlers face as he heard those words.

Impossible.

Why so?

I only succeeded because I could gather the mana of nearly half the women of the entirety of London. But you, professor

Are you implying that I do not wield such an immense amount of mana?

The professors lips curled into a wicked grin.

The rest, lets save it for later; when this case is finally resolved.

Brrrr

And then, well live together. Forever.

Hearing her wistful words, a violent shudder ran through Adlers body, leading him to open his mouth.

Were you disappointed?

What do you mean?

Just a moment ago, I attacked you, Professor.

Only a calm voice could be heard as Professor Moriarty responded to his words.

I realized that your actions always have unavoidable intentions behind them.

That is

You mentioned a curse, didnt you?

Her voice was a murmur as she gazed at the empty space where Adler would usually look with a startled look in his eyes.

Could it be that it compels you to create these mysteries and riddles?

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Then, could our relationship also be?

After a long silence, Adler finally responded in a barely audible voice.

I believe we have already gone too far to use that excuse now.

A fleeting expression of relief crossed the professors face at his words.

Professor, I

Wait a moment.

Just as Adler was about to say something with a hint of seriousness in his face,

Where is she?

Pardon?

Miss Neria Garrideb, where is she?

Halting her stride, she posed the question in a sharp voice.

When you were interrogating me earlier, she seemed entranced and headed somewhere.

And?

I had sprinkled a bit of powdered magic stone on her back earlier, so I was just following the trail she left behind

Adler couldnt help but cock his head in confusion at the sudden shift of atmosphere.

Chiiiik!

Abruptly, thick smoke began billowing out from the end of the corridor ahead of them.

Adler, be careful!

The professor looking warily at the smoke that rapidly enveloped the whole corridor, akin to the ethereal fog that often engulfed the streets of London at dawn started retreating to the back while pulling Adler by the hand.

Im immortal, so Ill be fine, Professor.

Be silent, Adler. Just come behind me quickly.

Rather, you should come behind me instead, Professor. You cant use magic right now, so youre vulnerable.

However, amid their retreat, a minor quarrel arose as Adler tried to place the professor behind him instead.

Adler, before I get any angrier, ple

Swoosh

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In the midst of their dispute, the professor was too late in sensing the presence that appeared suddenly in the fog. Her eyes widened in alarm as she turned her attention toward the ominous presence when

Bang!!!

The resounding noise of a gunshot filled the mansion.

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And with that a dreary silence engulfed the scene.

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Professor?

As the smoke filling the corridor dissipated in a puff, Adler, frozen in place, was met with a scene he didnt believe he would ever see in his life.

That was a close call Adler.

With disbelief in his eyes as he stared at the shocking scene, Adler heard a familiar yet unusually faint voice entering his ears.

You almost got hit by a silver bullet for a second there

There, before his eyes, lay Professor Moriarty; With a silver bullet lodged deep in her chest, crushing her heart, she coughed up a fountain of blood before collapsing right in front of him.

Its fortunate, truly so fortu

Adlers rationality snapped as he gazed down at her immobile figure for a long, long time.

Ending 10 (Conclusive)

Peace in London

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