Becoming Professor Moriarty's Probability

Chapter 14: The Red Mana League (3)

"Who could this be?"

"Hmm, oh no."

A few hours before the plan was executed—

Upon the orders of Professor Moriarty, as I was investigating to uncover what Princess Clay was hiding from us...

"If I had known the request would end this blandly, I would have asked for more fees from Senior Wilson."

By sheer coincidence, I had run into Charlotte Holmes who had received a request to find me from Diana Wilson.

"So, why were you lurking around the pawnshop run by my client's family?"

Judging by her appearance, it seemed that she had just started investigating the new case.

"...This is a good opportunity."

I couldn't afford to miss this chance.

It was a golden opportunity to accelerate the growth of Charlotte Holmes in front of me by helping her out.

Honestly, it was indeed a bit funny that I, of all people, was helping her but given the situation, I had no choice.

In the original, Holmes solved his first case around 3 years after this age.

And about 20 years later, he used the prestige accumulated over the years to fiercely battle with Moriarty and narrowly secure a victory in their final confrontation.

But Charlotte, although she retained the brilliant mind and deductive reasoning, she still lacked the experience and prestige that the original Holmes had.

Thus, she faced a few failures in the game.

And one of them was the game's first case, "Red Mana League."

"I should help her out."

Of course, it was an event that greatly contributed to her mental growth, but in her current state of mind... there was a severely high chance that it would be game over if she were to lose this case.

It was quite early but because of the appearance of an enemy who ranked at the top tier in both intelligence and power, Princess Joan Clay, and...

...For some reason that I could not fathom, it seemed that Dr. Rachel Watson, whose presence often posed to be crucial in dangerous cases, was not accompanying her today.

"...It's a problem if I only focus on nurturing Moriarty."

Only by balancing the opposing forces of the two geniuses can peace be maintained in London.

But right now, Professor Moriarty was growing at a terrifying rate due to my full support.

And thus, at this point where the balance might easily be disrupted, it seemed that I need to gradually intervene and make sure to maintain the balance.

Yes, if the last case was the crime introduction scenario of Professor Moriarty, then this case would be the growth period for Charlotte Holmes.

"Seeing that you're silent, it seems that you're quite taken aback?"

"Miss Holmes."

After gathering my thoughts I spoke in a soft voice to Holmes, who was confidently smirking in front of me.

"It's quite the coincidence. I was also investigating this case."

"You were investigating your own disappearance?"

"Miss Holmes, you've already noticed, haven't you? The intricate underlying details of this case."

Then she asked with a curious smile,