RNP Chapter 39 The Instigator
Chapter 39 The Instigator
Aurelia simply couldn't believe that Mr. Mosley was also her enemy.
The manner of her husband's death—Jasper Lines—was strikingly similar to that of the three soldiers killed by Mr. Mosley.
However, this may just be a coincidence.
Mr. Mosley seemed to have been in the library for a long time, and he had no motive.
If he were my enemy, Auré thought, then why would he save me?
Therefore, Aure believes that her enemies are still those nobles who participated in the highland campaign.
The one who deserves the most damnation is undoubtedly Claude Sinclair, who started the war.
Because of his betrayal, Aurélie not only lost her husband, but also lost both of her sons tragically.
So she decided to kill Claude's two sons as well, to appease their souls.
Aure is now mingling in the royal city, close to the damned man, and she is constantly looking for an opportunity for revenge.
Her current identity is Bob Capello, the newly appointed Lord of the Lines Highlands.
However, although Bob is considered a relative of the Lines family due to the marriage between the Plateau and the Red Joe Forest.
However, he had almost no Lyons blood in his body.
In contrast, any vassal of the Highlands was more qualified by blood than Bob to inherit the Highlands.
Therefore, Aure was initially puzzled as to why Bob was able to become the lord of the plateau.
It wasn't until Aure usurped the identity of the person she once regarded as a younger brother and obtained the relevant information that she was able to understand the inside story.
The king betrothed Natalie Lanes, the last remaining bloodline of the former lord, to Bob, and their children would inherit the surname "Lanes".
Although Aurelia knew that Natalie was well protected by Mr. Mosley, and that Bob had been killed by Aurelia herself, the engagement would never be fulfilled.
But the thought that these people had taken it upon themselves to arrange for Natalie to marry her father's killer, who was also a despicable pervert, only intensified Aure's anger and hatred.
Therefore, Aure is determined to gather intelligence as soon as possible and devise the perfect murder plan.
Aurée set off, traversing through Platinum Castle.
She wore a camel-colored jazz uniform with willow-green embroidery and goose-feather lining, over which she wore a dark gray wolf-fur cloak.
The cloak's fur is very warm, probably a product of the Capello Forest. Animal products from Orei's hometown are renowned worldwide for their excellent craftsmanship and superior quality.
Since the onset of winter, the walls and floors of Platinum Castle seem to have become even harder.
However, the cold wind always manages to find even the smallest cracks and slip into the room.
Therefore, even in a castle, a cloak is still very necessary.
Aure quickly reached her destination.
She pushed open the door in front of her and immediately saw countless emblems and books.
This is the Heraldry, the place where Aurelia, playing Rosa Montero, made her first visit with the lord of the hills.
Later, Aurelia also came alone a few times.
The head of the Heraldry Institute is the Herald Officer. Apart from the royal family, other noble families, even if they do not have their own Heraldry Institute, will definitely have a Herald Officer to assist them in governing their territories.
The heraldic officer's job is not just to design heraldry; he needs to be familiar with common heraldic patterns from all over the world and have some understanding of the families, powers, and individuals behind the heraldry.
A basic quality of a herald is to be able to provide quick and accurate answers to questions from the master.
In addition, the heraldic officer is usually required to preside over various events held by the master, including but not limited to duels, wedding celebrations, coronations, and so on.
In times of war, in addition to identifying the composition of the enemy forces for their masters, the heraldic officers of both armies also need to travel between the enemy and friendly forces to negotiate and conduct negotiations on behalf of their masters.
Even on ordinary days, the heraldic officer remains busy. He needs to sort out the correspondence between his master and various families, and when necessary, he also needs to deliver the correspondence personally.
Teaching heraldry to the sons of nobles was also part of the duties of the heraldic officer.
Heralds officers are essentially assistants to the lord in all matters, and therefore, they have access to much information that others cannot know.
Aure frequently visits this place, naturally for the purpose of gathering intelligence.
The Royal Herald, Jonas Farr, wore a magnificent heraldic cloak, its style extremely ornate.
This is a thick, short-sleeved robe, embroidered with the platinum coat of arms of the Sinclair family and the coats of arms of several important branches of the royal family, using precious and brightly colored silk thread.
Jonas curtsied to Aurelia and said with a smile:
"Earl Bob, I am sorry for not greeting you sooner."
"You're welcome," Aure waved her hand gently.
Jonas invited Aurelia inside, and then began to speak:
"My lord, what brings you here today?"
"Not at all, I just had some free time and wanted to chat with you."
"Yes, many things have happened in the royal city recently. Many people are extremely busy, but some are also bored out of their minds. You gentlemen are indeed in need of some things to do to pass the time, since you are being wronged and confined in the royal city."
Since Aurelia is now impersonating Bob Capello, the king's new wife, Rosa Montero, will appear to others as if she has vanished into thin air.
The king was furious, believing it to be a conspiracy by Pena Montero, and therefore imprisoned all the nobles from the hills.
At the same time, the city gates were sealed off, preventing other nobles who had only come to attend the wedding from leaving the capital for the time being.
Aurée asked, "Does the king intend to spare the nobles of the hills?"
Jonas raised an eyebrow and pursed his lips:
"The disappearance of the newlywed wife without cause, especially at the king's wedding, is undoubtedly a great disgrace to His Majesty. Until the truth is revealed or the queen is found, Count Pena and his men will probably have to stay in the dungeon for a while longer."
"How is the investigation progressing?"
Jonas shook his head and said:
"There's no progress yet. On the day the Queen disappeared, a headless male corpse was found in the corridor near the garden. It's said that when it was found, the body was completely naked, and his penis was even erect. The captain of the guard is in charge of investigating this case. He believes that the male corpse may be related to the Queen's disappearance, so he has launched an investigation."
There was indeed a connection. Aure frowned. That captain of the guard seemed to have very sharp intuition. We must be wary of this person!
"Did the head nurse... find out anything?"
"He wanted to identify the body, but there were no birthmarks on the body, and no evidence nearby to confirm the identity. However, someone did make an identification based on the body's build."
"Oh?"
"But it was soon proven that those testimonies were nothing but baseless speculation. They said the body belonged to the newly crowned Earl of the Highlands, but, Lord Bob, aren't you standing right in front of me right now?"
Jonas glanced at Aurelia and shrugged.
Upon hearing this, Aurelia broke out in a cold sweat.
"This joke isn't very funny..."
"Yes, my apologies, Earl Bob," Jonas bowed apologetically.
"It's alright."
Jonas nodded and straightened up, then invited Aurelia to sit down at a round table.
Then a plate of honey cookies was served, along with a cup of black tea.
After Aurelia nodded, Jonas sat down opposite her.
Despite repeated setbacks, Captain Ninja remained convinced that his investigation was on the right track and turned his full attention to finding the missing head.