Vol 4 Chapter 44: Witness

When Raschel rushed to the Royal Garden, the place was still in chaos.
"What's happening here?" Looking at the soldiers everywhere, all looked like enemies, and many agents from the Legal Affairs Department also gathered here. Raschel quickly grabbed an agent and asked.
"His Royal Highness Princess has just been taken away by Hugh Iglell." The agent hurriedly answered and went to investigate the scene.
"His Royal Highness?" Raschel was a little confused when he heard the news. He didn't expect that Xiuyi would go to the Royal Garden and rob Ai Weier just as soon as they finished playing with them.
Not far away is Lentino; the Marquis of Jacobs is presiding over the overall situation. This is a slightly chubby middle-aged man who is sweating with anxiety at the moment.
Raschel came over quickly: "Sir, have you found anything?"
"How did you come here?" Lentino; the Marquis Jacobs was a little annoyed.
"We were attacked by Shuigler on our way." Raschel said roughly what happened earlier. He looked around and asked, "How did he take His Royal Highness?"
"Fly away like a bird, I don't know how he did it, magic is incredible." The Marquis was helpless.
"He can't fly in like a bird, otherwise he will alarm the guards. Then he won't be able to approach His Royal Highness the first time. Has anyone questioned her protectors?"
"Yes, you're right. He sneaked into the Royal Garden silently. He came to the princess and shot it suddenly."
"Maybe it's not silent, but he has the right to come and go freely."
"I think so too. I suspect that there are ghosts in the guests. I have ordered people to invite all the guests back and all have to be investigated."
Raschel swept around, and sure enough, those leaving guests were returning to the Royal Garden one by one. Of course, the excuse is that there are some situations that need to be consulted, and asked what suspicious characters anyone saw that night. Raschel said casually: "Have you ever asked the sentry guards who had been in or out of the Royal Garden during the time the princess was abducted? They should keep a record of the time of entry and exit for all of them, which can reduce the scope of suspicion. "
"Ah, why didn't I think of this!" Marquis Jacobs patted his head: "I'll send someone to retrieve the record."
Raschel sighed. "I'm afraid it's late."
Those dispatched returned soon.
Bringing back bad news: Four sentry guards were killed and all access records disappeared.
"It's a pity that Xiu'ai'erle really does nothing. It seems that only a full investigation can be carried out from the guests." The Marquis of Jacobs was helpless.
"It's not necessary, sir." Raschel said, "I want to ask the sir first, why should Hugh Iglell suddenly take His Royal Highness?"
"Everyone knows that there is something between Her Royal Highness Princess and Shuigler ..." Marquis Jacobs made a delicate gesture, suggesting closeness.
"If that's the case, then at least we don't have to worry about the safety of Her Royal Highness. Perhaps it won't be long before Her Royal Highness will come back on her own."
"You mean ..." Marquis Jacobs thought for a while, then nodded in approval: "I see, you're right."
"Then there is another question, why should Hugh Gladler meet His Royal Highness tonight?" Raschel asked the Marquis of Jacobs.
"How do I know?" Marquis wondered.
"Maybe it's because he's only free to enter the palace tonight."
The Marquis Jacobs understood a bit: "You mean that Hugh Glair may be a guest with temporary access to the Royal Garden?"
"There are only two types of guests who can enter the Royal Garden. One can go in and out for a long time, and the other can only go in and out under certain circumstances, such as having a party invitation tonight. Obviously, Shuigler is the latter. Class guests. "
"It's true." That's why the Marquis Jacobs admired Raschel. He always asked the question: "Now the scope of investigation is half narrow."
"You can continue to shrink." Raschel said: "Master Marquis, I need your confirmation."
"You said."
"Anyone who comes to the Prom in the Royal Gardens, in addition to you know my action on Lemon Street, who knows? Have you told anyone about this action?"
"No one else knows, and I didn't tell anyone. Raschel, you know the arrest of Xiu Yierer is a big thing, and I haven't been stupid enough to call the people in the world to Xiu Yige on Lemon Street. Where is Lyleb ambush? "
"So who told Her Royal Highness that my people were acting there? And who made the suggestion to get us back?"
"Bryan Dardanelle, the patriarch of Dardanelles."
Raschel's face was so sure: "So how did he know we were there?"
"He said that his servants saw it by accident because there were too many of us. In theory, this is entirely possible. Hundreds of people went to besiege, the momentum was too great, and it was impossible to be protected. Anyone found. "
"That's true, at least it makes sense, at least logically." Raschel also laughed: "I set up a trap that Hugh Glair had to jump in, not a secret arrest, and as a result he But took advantage of that. It ’s fun ... "
"Interesting?" The beard of Marquis Jacobs was about to blow up: "His Royal Highness Princess was robbed and everyone had a bad life, but you told me it was interesting?"
"It is the court guard who negligently defends, not the Legal Affairs Department. Your Majesty will not put responsibility on you, sir."
"But if you can't catch Hugh Glair, the Legal Affairs Department also has an unshirkable responsibility."
"It's almost there." Raschel answered with certainty.
"you sure?"
"Yes, I'm sure, I've stepped on the fox's tail ..." Raschel smiled proudly.
When he reappeared near the palace, Master Xiu was already the master of the large family, Sisydardanil.
Brian Buckler and Lilith had been waiting impatiently until they saw Xiu Yi appearing relieved: "Where have you been? The people from the Legal Department are waiting for us. I couldn't reach you just now."
"If something happens, we need to deal with it temporarily," Xiuyi replied casually.
The three walked back together to the Royal Garden.
"Where's Chaclay?" Lilith asked. "Don't you say you rescued him?"
"Yes, something happened. What happened tonight was far beyond our expectations, good luck and bad luck. Rest assured, he is now safe with a friend."
"What friend?" Buckler and Lilith looked at each other.
"Let's explain it later. I can't say a word or two. To be honest, I don't dare to confirm something. I can only watch while walking. By the way, is Raschel back?"
"Yes, she went back before the princess went back." Buckler said: "Xiu Yi, tonight is an emergency operation. We lack thorough arrangements and too many horses' feet are exposed. Raschel is an old fox. He will definitely find the problem. "
"He found it long ago." Xiu said politely, "That's why I took away Avril to clear all records. Remember the ball of the Dardanelle family at the Royo City Hotel? I was using Bay Lilai confirmed the identity of Sisada Darnier. But now that Bailey has been exposed, the previous evidence immediately becomes unreliable. Raschel found that the so-called witness was a perjury, and he turned to what he wanted to arrest. Man, what do you think he thinks? "
"He would think it is very likely that that night, we reached an agreement with Bailey." Lilith interface.
"It's true, so as soon as Bailey's exposure, Raschel's suspicion of us immediately maximized."
"In that case, why would you rescue Clay? We should retreat immediately." Buckler was anxious.
"It's not necessary, don't forget that Raschel is an agent, he needs evidence to do things. Without evidence, he can't start with us." Xiu Yi said leisurely: "Even if he already knows who we are, he has no evidence. Prove that I am Hugh Glair. "
"If I were Raschel, I would solve it in the easiest way. Capture you first, then strip your camouflage." Buckler said.
"It's a pity you aren't." Xiu laughed. "Brian's approach is to catch people first and then find evidence. That's a typical robber practice. Even imperial countries can't ignore and trample on the law at will. Raschel Is an excellent agent, the better he is, the more he must follow the rules. Otherwise, if he suspects that a person is a criminal, he will first arrest people and then find evidence, then he and those agents who are good at framing innocent people have What's the difference? And we're not the ones he can frame at will. The influence of the Dardanelles' family is expanding. If he doesn't behave according to 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 is an ordinary prisoner, maybe Raschel will not do that, but you are different. If he feels enough, he may take a risk."
Xiu was also silent. He nodded: "Yes Lilith, you are right, this possibility does exist. But I already have the final preparation ... although I hope that this final preparation is not used ... Of course, just in case , We must also be ready to kill. "
Buckler and Lilith glanced at each other.
Buckler Shen said: "I'd better inform Hudding and Iger to get ready to retreat. The situation tonight disrupts all our plans."
"No one can control everything," Xiuyou said. "Besides the perfect plan, you need enough flexibility and ... a little luck."
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 just came to the cinema. Most of the people who can participate in the Royal Ball are upper-level characters, who are extremely low-ranked as Harden's and are also hereditary barons.
Agents have great power and low status, so they can only ask questions politely and dare not ask questions impolitely.
Especially after Avril Lavigne reappeared, everyone was relieved.
Many people realize that at least some of the things in the legend are true, such as the seemingly intimate relationship between Her Royal Highness Princess and Shuigler.
She is the only one who has returned alive from Xiu Yi's life since Xiu's debut, and she is unharmed.
If Avril is not a princess, perhaps a large number of people have come around to ask her questions about Xiuyi.
Avril did not stop the agents from continuing to investigate the Xiuyi raid. She excused herself to rest and avoided everyone's caring greetings. The guests were smart enough not to slander Xiu Yi in front of Avril, and left after cooperating with the agents to complete the consultation.
There has been so much happening tonight, no one wants to hang on. Considering the royal reputation, what happened tonight will be said to be a small fire accident tomorrow, and one or two will be unlucky for the dead. As for Her Royal Highness Princess, she has been very good and nothing happened.
This is the ideal situation.
The Prince of the Frank Empire, Richard, also returned to the garden to receive inquiries from the agents. Of course, it was just some inquiries.
In fact, if it wasn't for Raschel's skeptical goal, then apart from the Dardanelles, the most likely hideout for Xiuyi was the Franks.
Because only the large number of servants they brought were the most unfamiliar and hardest to grasp.
This is the case. Even if you are already identifying a suspect, you cannot afford to miss other possibilities.
Before the case is concluded, everything may exist. There are no inevitable criminals, only the suspects who are the biggest or smallest suspects.
Even in a feudal monarchy, this concept of the rule of law has always existed, so it will be ignored by future generations. It is entirely because some privileged classes have destroyed this concept and blurred the evidence-based method of handling cases, but the fact is that at any time In case handling, the evidence is highly valued.
After more than half of the guests had been consulted, the guests of the Dardanelle family finally appeared.
They were politely invited to a hall by the agents, and most said that the inquiries took place here.
"Mr. Raschel, I'm glad to see you again." Coming to Raschel, Xiu bowed to him.
"Me too, Master Dardanelle." Sitting at a makeshift desk, Raschel gestured to Xiu Yi: "I didn't expect you to be invited to the dance party today, but before I Why didn't I see you. "
"Oh." Xiu shrugged. "At that time, everyone was wearing a mask."
"Yeah." Raschel nodded meaningfully: "The mask is a wonderful invention, it makes two people who are familiar with each other do not know. Maybe we have been elsewhere before now Communication, but at that time you wore a mask and appeared in front of me as another person. Maybe we have had very enthusiastic communication, even missing each other, just like lover. "
"That's entirely possible." Xiu Yi laughed: "Tonight I met several very interesting friends. Perhaps because of wearing masks, I didn't worry about talking to each other. Don't worry about the consequences. There is no disparity in status. Differences, so I can express myself as much as possible. Although I do n’t know exactly who the other party is, they have performed very well and I am impressed and benefit a lot. I find that I still have a lot to improve. "
"Look, I knew we would be friends and we have many languages ​​in common."
"I think so too."
"So okay." Raschel knocked on the table: "Let's get back to business. Mr. Cissedadanier, just tonight, a lot of things happened inside and outside the palace. That terrible demon, Hugh Iglell, he appeared Now. "
"He attacked the palace, I know."
"He also attacked the Legal Department who arrested him, escaped, entered the Royal Gardens, took the princess, and released her back."
"I also heard that when I came in."
"So I reluctantly invited all of our guests back here, because we have sufficient evidence to show that when Shuigler entered the Royal Garden, he walked in in a big way ... although his performance was more impressive when he left. profound."
"That is to say, it is likely that Shuiglair used the identity of an invited guest to mix into the ballroom?"
"We all know that Hugh Glair is an alchemist, and he has the ability to disguise himself as he wants to be, like ... you."
Xiu Yi chuckled: "Then all you need is proof of each guest's absence?"
"Yes."
"What if I can't get it out?"
"You'd better take it out," Raschel said coldly. He approached Xiu's ear and whispered, "In fact, I need more than the absence certificate of the time when Her Royal Highness Princess was hijacked. What I need is from the beginning of the prom. Everyone takes off the mask and continues until now. Your proof of absence. According to what I know, 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 wasn't on the ball, but I arranged for her In a room. Your Royal Highness can attest to me. "
"It's funny, I don't feel strange about your answer at all." Raschel grinned. "It's like one of my men named Bailey played the card with you all night. That night, Xiuyi Glair also appeared ... "
"I don't understand what you mean." Xiu Yi looked at him with ease.
"Nothing, just a hypothesis." Raschel had stood up.
Beside him, Gale Aliron, and several other senior warriors appeared one after another.
Faintly has surrounded Xiuyi into a semicircle.
Raschel raised a hand and started pacing in the hall: "One of the simplest assumptions is that you are Hugh Iglell. When you were on Royo Island, you used Bailey to cover your whereabouts, first you invited me Attend a dance with you and your family, then threaten Bailey to rely on you, and then use the technique of teleportation to appear elsewhere. This is a perfect design that once fooled me and made me feel like I was Too suspicious. "
"But then, on the day that Kevin Bears and Inston died, I found some strange marks on the scene. Those marks told me that someone beside me might have betrayed the empire. So I thought, if Chakra It's possible to betray the empire, so it's also possible for Bailey. If Bailey is really a betrayer, then the evidence that you were not there that night is invalid. So I thought, if you really repair Iglell, then Why are you doing this? "
Raschel snapped his fingers: "The reason is simple, it was all because of an accidental meeting, that day in the small bar, the contact between you and me."
Xiu Yi smiled and looked at him: "Interesting hypothesis. So what to infer from this hypothesis?"
"The result of inference is a very simple thing. I investigated you and your family. I found that there was indeed a Dardanelle family at sea. But it is interesting that this family and what you described Are not so consistent ... "
Xiu has stopped each other: "Every family has its own secret. It doesn't matter whether we agree or not, even if we are that family, right? Mr. Raschel."
"That's right." Raschel nodded. "Then we go back to the previous question. You said that you were assigned to do something in a room by Her Royal Highness. I said I was not surprised. Because If you are Hugh Iglell, then you will surely find a way to make yourself separate, and you will definitely find a proof of absence for yourself. The problem is, because this proof is false, there must be some The vulnerability exists. "
"Do you mean?"
"Witness testimony," Raschel said very seriously, "Master Sir Ceddar Daniil, I know you want to tell me that the princess assignment you accept is secret and cannot be known to others, so you There is no witness. But it is clear that you neglected one thing: that is, Hugh Igleere slammed the Imperial Palace tonight. This incident caused everyone in the Royal Garden to rush out. For safety, The court guards blocked all the entrances and exits. Only the person holding the invitation was allowed to enter and exit freely. Before you came, I specifically asked the princess's maid. As you said, there are maids who took you to a room. Absolutely quiet. But after the incident, a maid went to that room to find you immediately, because by convention, in this case, you can't stay with the princess alone. As a result ... "
"She found that the room was empty, right?" Xiu Yi sighed.
There is always a gap in Baimi, the time is too short, the plan is too hurried, and there are always places that cannot be considered.
After the palace was attacked, Buckler accepted Xiu's order to immediately speak to the princess and suggested that she order the arrest 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 against his original order to go to him.
Raschel's action was indeed very fast. After Qingshui Street was ambushed by Xiu Yi, he also quickly realized that since Xiu Yi was in a hurry to fight, it was inevitable to expose some flaws to himself. So he quickly came back to check everyone and wait.
As a result, he got two news: First, the maid didn't find Cisedar Daniil in the room. Second, none of the guests saw Sydada Danil.
Although the sentinel record was lost, these two news became fatal injuries to Xiu Yi.
He couldn't explain where he was during this time.
In the hall, everyone stared at Xiu Yi, the guards were close to the enemy.
Gale Alilong and others are even more vindictive in their bodies, in case Xiuyi suddenly shot.
Xiu Yi sighed softly.
He didn't make a shot, but just looked at Raschel coldly. After a long time, he finally said, "Mr. Raschel, you are a very amazing person."
"Thanks for the praise."
"But that doesn't mean you can do me wrong."
Raschel froze.
He couldn't figure out what else Xiu Yi could do in this situation.
Xiu Yi slowly stood up, which made everyone nervous.
"As you said, after the attack on the palace, I heard the movement and did leave the room, and I was not with other guests. Because I met someone at the time. We talked for a long time.
"Who?"
"Sorry I can't say."
"You better say it."
"But it's about some people who are special and sensitive."
"In front of the Empire Law, no matter who needs to prove his innocence with facts. If any of the guests present can prove that you have been in the Royal Garden at that time and have not left, then I will apologize to you And retract all malicious speculations against you. "
"Remember what you said, Mr. Raschel," Xiu said coldly. "Tonight is the first time you have made me a suspicion of being a wanted culprit for no reason, and I hope this is the last time."
"I hope so, too. So, who is your witness? I want to be a significant figure."
"Absolutely weight." Xiu Yi sneered.
There was a long sigh in the hall.
A thick voice solemnly said, "I can prove that Master Sisada Daniil could not have any connection with Shuigler. Because he was with me shortly after the attack on the palace tonight."
Everyone turned back in amazement.
"His Royal Highness." Raschel exclaimed.
The person who spoke was Prince Frank Kleman. !! ~!