Chapter 722: Chapter 8 Seal Case (Part 1)_2
This was exactly what they had heard on the plane: within the capital, everyone with the qualification to use supernatural powers left a precise record every ti they used their abilities — the Mnemosyne Record.
Gongsun Ce’s hands suddenly relaxed, he leaned back in the sofa, crossed his arms in front, and said with satisfaction, “Gone. The evidence is conclusive. Thank you, Knight Alandia!”
“I am certain you are a person of status and intellect, and I presu a person like you would allow the opportunity to defend my honor. I won’t run away, nor will I resist. I only ask to wait until the dust settles and the truth is revealed, and then you can make your judgnt. Would that be acceptable?”
“I have no reason to refuse.”
Alandia placed the box into her attendant’s hands, then stood aside by herself, seemingly deciding not to interfere anymore. Jane, holding the box, asked anxiously, “Knight Alandia?”
“A simple case, Jane,” Alandia said calmly, “You’ve been my attendant for two years; I think you might have picked up a few tricks by now.”
Jane’s mouth dropped open in surprise, then she cheerfully said, “Of course, Miss Alandia! Please leave it to , I’ll handle this matter properly!”
Orianna, holding her forehead, thought that there really was no room for any sneaky tricks at this point. She couldn’t help but worry about this Superpower User — stealing the seal of a Creator Realm Mage was a serious cri. Even without the fact of theft being established, it was enough for Gongsun Ce to spend a considerable ti in detention… His youthful mischief truly was his own undoing!
Mo Yuankai observed the situation and asked, “Miss Orianna, what is a seal? Is it like the jade seals in your country?”
“It isn’t as large as the seals in your country,” Orianna explained somberly, “It… is like a small wooden stick. In our country, a seal is almost equivalent to proof of identity. Because nobles and officials often use letters as the official communication dium, and the seal on the envelope is the proof of the sender…”
Mo Yuankai frowned, “Isn’t there also a signature?”
“Yes, Mr. Mo,” Orianna’s face grew even more lancholic, “But in so special cases, people send anonymous letters bearing only a seal, which is their way of preserving a last bit of dignity. Like when making accusations against soone… or confessing their own mistakes.”
Mo Yuankai nodded, understanding why the attendant’s reaction was so significant. In a society that values reputation and credibility, the loss of an identity proof is not a small matter. If a letter was forged with this seal, it could cause Knight Alandia quite a troubleso ss.
While they talked, Jane walked up to Gongsun Ce. With the knight’s support, her previously timid deanor disappeared, and she said quite confidently, “Now we have all the necessary witness and evidence; no matter your eloquence or high status, you cannot overco solid evidence!”
Gongsun Ce chuckled, “Oh~~ interesting. I also like detective gas! I know these role-playing scenarios always demand evidence. Let’s hear it; on what basis do you accuse ? What is your version of the events?”
Mo Yuankai stepped back, “Given my sensitive identity, it’s inappropriate for to testify. Miss Orianna was right by our side at that ti, why not have her describe what happened?”
“Oh, ah?” Orianna looked confused, not understanding why this big brother was suddenly putting on a cool, impartial act. She said blankly, “Okay, okay… I… don’t see the point in this… It’s very simple, we t Jane at the backstreet café at nine o’clock and walked here together.
Halfway through, Miss Jane suddenly scread and led us toward the entrance. I was worried about an incident occurring, so I quickly reminded Mr. Mo not to use his superpower, as every use of power within the scope of the case would beco a potential cause for suspicion… And when we entered the door, you were already sitting on the sofa with the stolen items!”
Orianna grew angrier as she spoke; the young man was not only impulsive but also engaged in such improper acts. How could one not detest him?
But Gongsun Ce showed no sign of nervousness, still talking to himself, “From what you described, it sounds like Miss Jane had a sudden illness. What does that have to do with , Gongsun Ce? I’ll have my say now, listen well:
I rely sneaked into the room, wanting to give you all a little surprise. I found this box on the sofa; bla the previous cleaners for not putting it properly. I have evidence to prove this point; the candles were still lit when I entered the room. The cleaners were careless enough to forget turning out the lights, so of course it’s possible they misplaced things.”
Jane heard this and frowned angrily, “You’re talking nonsense! Knight Alandia’s seal is in her own room on the second floor, how could it be on the first floor? I specifically lit the candles early when I ca in to make the room bright for the guests to have so etiquette!”
Gongsun Ce rolled his eyes, “Then you must have misplaced it when you went upstairs to clean…”
“I didn’t have the free ti to waste upstairs!” Jane said indignantly, “It was almost nine when Knight Alandia and I parted. I rushed in to light the candles and then hurried off to et Knight Orianna; otherwise, I would have been late!”
“I can testify,” Orianna said, “Jane indeed ran all the way here to be on ti; she didn’t even have the chance to light the lamps properly.”
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