Work Prophet
Chapter 559 - 177: Li Yu’s Guess

Chapter 559: Chapter 177: Li Yu’s Guess

Ireya took some time to digest what Li Yu had said earlier, then she asked again.

"But if Allister is not the murderer, doesn’t that make Gars even more suspicious? With the death of Edward II, he becomes the biggest beneficiary, ascending directly to Emperor, and he’s also protecting Earl Clyde, who clearly has issues."

"Yes, Gars indeed benefits the most, but his protection of Clyde is mainly because Clyde is his sword-fighting tutor. Gars has some flaws, but he also has many virtues.

"For instance, he’s very good to his people. Even if his subordinates make mistakes, he seldom punishes them severely. Also, I guess the main reason he is protecting Clyde is that he doesn’t want the incident to affect his coronation ceremony.

"After all, his relationship with Clyde is well known; all the nobles in the Royal Capital are aware that Clyde is his confidant, and if something happens to Clyde, it’s difficult not to associate it with him."

Li Yu said, "Aside from these points, I think another important reason why Gars is not the murderer is that he and the Wing Tribe don’t share many common interests.

"Perhaps there was a possibility of collaboration before he became Emperor, but once Gars became Emperor, the approaching Wing Tribe army would pose a big problem for him."

The Lady suddenly had a thought, "Then is it possible that the cooperation only lasted until Gars ascended the Skeleton Throne? At least in the matter of poisoning Edward II, they still had common interests.

"Gars wanted to become the new Emperor, and the Wing Tribe wanted to eliminate the old Emperor who was actively preparing for battle."

"Not bad, I can see that you’ve been thinking deeply this time, considering various possibilities."

Li Yu’s praise made Miss Rabbit happier than if she had eaten a cream apple, prompting her to puff up her chest unconsciously and even her walk had a breeze to it.

However, she then heard him continue, "But this possibility is still too small. Gars is not foolish; he would have thought that if he truly collaborated with the Wing Tribe, it wouldn’t be easy to disengage from them.

"That would be handing a handle over to them. The Wing Tribe would definitely use this matter to continuously threaten and blackmail him afterward.

"Additionally, Bruce just set a fire above Junlin Tower, and Gars’s first reaction was anger, not surprise; this also indirectly proves that he doesn’t have deep ties with the Wing Tribe."

This analysis by Li Yu enlightened Miss Rabbit, making the previously complicated situation seem clearer.

But soon she frowned again, "But if neither Allister nor Gars are colluding with the Wing Tribe, then who is the murderer that killed Edward II?

"It couldn’t be the Second Prince, Claudio, could it? I think he’s quite a decent person, and he pays so promptly."

"I don’t know," Li Yu said. "In the two days I was away, I had Jude and the others do some rough investigations, but since they’re not nobles, they couldn’t meet the key figures and could only gather the most recent news in the city.

"But just with this news, it’s impossible to determine who the murderer is. The direction from Duren is also wrong, and he couldn’t provide much useful information. However, if we use the process of elimination, I think the most suspicious are now Claudio and Heloise."

"Heloise?" Miss Rabbit was somewhat surprised. "The Empress is also a suspect? But wouldn’t she stand to gain nothing from the death of Edward II?

"Whether it’s Gars, Claudio, or Allister, none of them are her sons. Whoever among them becomes the new Emperor, her power will only decrease, and she might even have to move out of Junlin Tower."

"It’s true that Edward II’s death brings her no benefits, but it benefits her clan," Li Yu said.

Lady pondered for a moment and then slapped her forehead, "Right, Edward II had announced that he was planning to wage war against the Elves and Dwarves before he died."

"And Queen Heloise is an Elf, and apparently from the Royal Family."

"Duren mentioned something minor that caught my attention," Li Yu said, "He visited Earl Clyde’s Mansion, where he saw a statue of the Wind God Papagani.

According to Shade, Clyde’s wife, Clyde himself was not a follower of Papagani; he acquired that sculpture simply because it was the creation of a master, a flawless piece of art."

"Is there a problem with that?" the Lady asked, puzzled.

"There’s nothing wrong with Clyde collecting art pieces, but I know that there is also someone in this city who is very fond of art."

"Are you referring to Queen Heloise?"

Li Yu continued, "I don’t quite understand why Clyde would get involved in the murder of Edward II. Although it would be more beneficial for Gars to become Emperor, the risks involved are too great. Any mishap would lead to a catastrophic downfall.

"Not just for him, but for his family, and the entire clan behind him would be despised. Compared to the benefits he might obtain, the dangers are just too high.

"Yet Clyde did it, which clearly defies logic. But if we look at it from an emotional standpoint, then it all makes sense."

"Emotion, what emotion?" the Lady was still a bit slow to catch on, mainly because Clyde was already married, with a wife.

However, after thinking it over for a bit, she realized what Li Yu meant and was taken aback.

"Do you think there’s an affair between Queen Heloise and Clyde?"

"I’m just speculating. Earl Clyde might be enamored with Queen Heloise. As for whether anything happened between them, I’m not sure," Li Yu said.

Ireya thought of the figure she saw in the garden and couldn’t help but sigh.

The beauty of Queen Heloise was recognized across the Continent; otherwise, Edward II wouldn’t have hesitated to wage a war just to have her.

Even Miss Rabbit, being a woman, couldn’t shift her gaze away from Heloise’s face the first time they met. It’s perfectly normal for Clyde, being a man, to be captivated.

Moreover, since Clyde was Gars’s fencing instructor and often had access to Junlin Tower, this also meant there were more opportunities for the two to meet. It was indeed very possible that Clyde would take a dangerous risk for love.

"What about Claudio? Why do you suspect him?" Miss Rabbit continued.

"It’s mainly because Cornelia didn’t choose him, but chose Allister instead."

Li Yu said, "If Duren wasn’t lying, Cornelia had delved into the depths of Earl Clyde’s heart the night before Edward II was assassinated. Cornelia must know something; she might be the only person in Lion Heart Castle who knows who the murderer is.

"But for political reasons, she won’t tell the truth. Edward II is already dead; she needs to prepare for the future. Trading Duren for a promise from Allister to go to the Northern Territory and keeping everyone suspicious of Gars undoubtedly better suits her interests at the moment."