Walking in the Question and Answer System of Heroic Spirits

Kenneth: "No, that's not the biggest problem."

Tokiomi Tohsaka: "That's right. What I'm more concerned about is why Karl wasn't kidnapped, but was brutally murdered here."

Weber: "Hmm...indeed, how did Hartres's actions change?"

Koles: "What if it's too late?"

Lion Robber Jie Li: "Look at the scene like this, you can be sure he won't have time to kidnap anyone."

Koles: "Uh, indeed."

Kenneth: "It seems there must be something about Karl that sets him apart from the others."

"Do you believe your older brother was the one who did it?"

[Himeko, standing at the door, asked softly.]

"There's no one else but him."

The Second Prince said in a deep voice, "No matter how powerful a magician is, it's impossible for him to face this many monsters alone. However, if it's Faker, then that's a different story."

"Yes. If it were her, she could do it without using her Noble Phantasm."

"Does this mean Dr. Hartrace is murdering his disciple?" Hirori Adashino murmured.

[Second Generation: "...Yes."]

【"ah!!!"】

At that moment, Grey also understood what Reines hadn't said last night.

Rin Tohsaka: "So that's how it is..."

Wife: "The topic of a master killing his disciple is indeed not suitable for Grey to hear."

Kiritsugu Emiya: "She would have to go through all of this sooner or later."

"...However, why kill Karl in this way, unlike this time?"

The Second Prince was puzzled. Previously, all of Hartres's disciples had disappeared, so why was it that in Karg, they were so brazenly killing their opponent?

Even Hideaki Adashino was completely baffled by this and couldn't understand it at all.

Chapter 333 - Two Months Ago? An Address

The Second Emperor examined the corpse and slowly said, "...This problem cannot be solved for the time being, but I have come to understand a few things."

"Yesterday, the monster from Albion escaped here and attacked us; it wasn't an accident."

[Grey: "What! What happened?"]

[Second Generation: "He's testing us because he knows we've faced Faker before, so he's using that monster and us as benchmarks for judging the battle."]

"Clearly, he arrogantly believes that if that monster can deal with us, then it should be able to deal with Faker as well."

"No wonder he readily approved Yvette's entry into the Department of Anatomy yesterday; doing so would allow him to obtain data closer to what happened with the Magic Eye Train. What a naive idea."

That's incredibly naive. You can't judge combat strength like that. Do you think this is a video game?

King of Heroes: "Hahaha, this is hilarious! This entertainment is great, let's call it 'The Frog in the Well.'"

Kenneth: "This is a disgrace to magicians."

Rin Tohsaka: "...How can there be such a naive person?"

Waver: "There's nothing we can do. They've never been in contact with Heroic Spirits, so they have no idea how powerful they are. They can only speculate."

[Grey: "So, Mr. Karlger, he..."]

"He should be fully aware of the possibility that he might be attacked by Hartres and Faker."

The Second Prince crouched down to continue examining the body, adding, "And the unusual state of the crime scene also..."

[Grey: "An abnormal condition?"]

[Second Generation: "Yes, this forms a secret chamber, doesn't it?"]

[Himeko Adashino: "This is the 45th basement level. The only way to get around is by the elevator we just took. The access card we used to enter proves that it's extremely difficult for anyone other than staff to enter or leave this place. Even Hartres and Faker would have a hard time breaking in undetected."]

[Grey: "Since you're a magician, can't you teleport or something? Like, pass through walls or something?"]

[Second Generation: "Spatial teleportation is almost entirely the domain of magic. Faker, as a magician from the mythological era, might be able to do it. Even so, this place is protected by a strong barrier. Even for her, it would be impossible to infiltrate it with magic without breaking the barrier. Passing through walls would break the barrier for the same reason."]

[Grey: "So how exactly was it done?"]

Lion's Tribulation: "It's interesting that no trace was left behind."

Webber: "Does Faker have the ability to pass through magical barriers?"

Conqueror King: "I don't know, I don't think so."

Weber: "You're such a terrible leader."

The Second Prince did not answer, but turned to the staff and said, "I would like to ask a few questions, is that alright?"

[Employee: "Of course."]

[Second Generation: "...Why did you call me here?"]

"The Secret Corpse Dissection Bureau belongs to the Clock Tower, yet it is not the Clock Tower. Even if someone dies... no, rather, precisely because such a serious situation has occurred, it should generally be handled internally. Leaving aside Ms. Ryori from the Legal Affairs Department, you didn't need to summon me, the monarch."

[Employee: "...This is Lord Karl's order."]

[Second King: "Mr. Karl?"]

[Employee: "Yes. He has always instructed us that if anything were to happen to him, we should call for El-Melloi II."]

The Second Prince raised an eyebrow and said, "Wait, when did he start giving these instructions?"

[Employee: "It started about two months ago."]

[Second Generation: "..."]

Rin Tohsaka: "What's going on? Two months ago!"

Lion Jie Li: "It seems he had anticipated this day."

Weber: "But why are you looking for me? I didn't even know him two months ago."

Kenneth: "I suppose you've heard about the Magic Eye Train."

Koles: "Things are getting weirder and weirder."

[Grey: "This, teacher—"]

"Hmm, that doesn't make sense. I only met him for the first time yesterday."

The Second Prince looked around and asked in a deep voice, "Where is Miss Ashira Mystrass?"

[Employee: "We cannot reach you at the moment."]

[Second Generation: "...What about the possibility of him disappearing?"]

[Employee: "That's possible. We're currently confirming it."]

[The Second Generation looked at Adashino Hishiri and asked, "Has a spirit séance been performed?"]

[Himeko Adashino: "Of course it was performed. Unfortunately, the news was blocked after his death. Since he was an important figure in the Secret Corpse Dissection Bureau, that's to be expected. Otherwise, outsiders might have been able to obtain important classified information from the corpse."]

The Second Prince whispered, "...Didn't the other disciples put a block on the spirit summoning magic?"

[Himeri Adashino: "Why do you think that?"]

[Second Generation: "Unless they hold a high-ranking position, the survivors of the labyrinth don't really need to take such defensive measures seriously. After all, many of those who challenge Albion are magicians, not magicians. Their goal is to succeed using magic, not to challenge the Root with magic."]

"In other words, if the body is discovered, there's a possibility of information being leaked?"

Koles: "So, what exactly makes Karlger different from everyone else?"

Weber: "Could it be that he knows something that others don't?"

[The Second Prince, disregarding the soiling of his clothes, reached out and touched the mangled corpse, then froze in shock.]

[Himeko Adashino: "What's wrong, Lord El-Melloi II?"]

“No, nothing.”

The Second Prince withdrew his hand, wiped it clean with a handkerchief, and asked, "To you, what kind of person is your brother—Hartlees?"

[Himeko frowned and said, "I haven't had much contact with him. Although we're foster siblings, Norwich has adopted many children like us. However, as the head of the department, I feel he often talks to many students."]

[Second Generation: "Miss Hikari, I have a very stupid and rude question to ask... Dr. Hartrace isn't a magician, is he?"]

[Himeri Adashino: "Yes, of course not. There's no reason for a mage to be chosen as the class president."]

Weber: "It seems that something was discovered in Karl, but it wasn't explicitly stated."

Lion Robber Jie Li: "It seems this case is quite tricky. It's even made the Second Prince suspect that Hartres might have magic powers."

Kenneth: "Hartres, this man is indeed shrouded in too many mysteries."

[Second King: "...I see. If it's an ancient family, it might be possible based on the designation of the crown rank, but Hartres doesn't fit that pattern."]

[Himeri Adashino: "Did you discover anything?"]

[Queen II: "No, I'll ask questions only to confirm. If I can establish some hypotheses, I'll report back to you. Let's leave for now—let's go, Grey."]

After saying this, the Second Prince turned and quickly left. Gray could only bow and say goodbye to Adashino Hishiro and the staff before hurrying after him.