197 – Invitation (2)
Lieutenant Alec MacDonald was originally a person who was far from studying, but without realizing it, he was fascinated by the short lecture on the universe he heard from a famous professor in front of him. There was.
No, more accurately, I was not fascinated by the lecture content itself.
Of course, the story about the movement of the planets that he heard in his ears was clear and simple enough to create the illusion that even Inspector McDonald, who was far from studying, understood it. But all of this was thanks to the excellence of the instructor who told him this.
Informant Macdonald originally came here cautiously for the purpose of spying and proof, but he was clearly having a pleasant conversation with Professor Moriarty at some point and became strangely fascinated by him.
It was truly a strange thing. Even in the midst of being possessed, Inspector McDonald was able to recognize this strange thing happening to him.
It wasn’t because she felt something strange or felt overly suspicious of the man who showed such strong human charm in front of her.
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If this were the first time Alec Macdonald had experienced this, he probably wouldn’t have even realized that he was literally distracted by the man in front of him.
But fortunately, this was the second time. Therefore, Lieutenant McDonald was able to come to his senses just a little bit.
Ironically, the first one was Mr. Sherlock Holmes.
At some point, Alec Macdonald even forgot that Professor James Moriarty was M and that he and Mr. Holmes might be the criminal masterminds he was supposed to be chasing. The only thing that came to his mind was that the man in front of him, the respected professor, really resembled his student in many ways.
Although he had a loving wife and was not a sodomite, Alec Macdonald realized for the first time that he could be distracted by men. Of course, it was a different emotion than falling in love.
Yes, it was literally because I couldn’t help but be fascinated by the person in front of me because he had such a strong suction power. Macdonald thought that even in that respect he resembled Mr. Holmes.
No, if you think about it, isn’t that what Mr. Holmes learned from this intelligent professor? Or, like gathering together, wasn’t it the result of a special child meeting a special teacher and learning?
As can be deduced from the character of Alec Macdonald, who calls Holmes a teacher and praises him like a follower to the point where Holmes feels burdened, he is, coincidentally, a follower of Professor James Moriarty, who resembles Mr. Holmes like a spineless man, at least at that moment. It ended up happening.
Of course, if Holmes had known him, he might have glared at Inspector MacDonald as if he were looking at something hideous.
Part of it was due to his feelings of self-loathing. Holmes still retained many of Inspector MacDonald’s feelings about this intelligent professor.
Of course, it was a bit far from the feelings that Holmes once had and may still persist to this day.
For Inspector Alec MacDonald, this intelligent professor, who was slightly older than him, seemed like a caring father to his children.
“Awesome… It was a lecture, professor. Radish… Of course I… I’m a person who lives rough, so I don’t usually have time to look up at the night sky…… I… “Really, thanks to you, I was able to realize for the first time that the universe is beautiful.”
“Then it would be an honor for me, Inspector McDonald.”
“… By the way… The professor seems to be more interested in natural research. It may be rude, but aren’t you a young professor? If I were a professor, I think it would be a bit boring. Still, I think we might pay more attention to things about people.”
But Inspector Macdonald did not literally forget everything. Inspector MacDonald, who was momentarily concerned about his own mental state, asked in a subtle way.
Unlike his usual cynicism, James Moriarty smiled kindly and gave a kind and exemplary answer to the foolish inspector in front of him.
“Well, but people’s work is insignificant and scary, Inspector. Our pioneer, the great Sir Isaac Newton, once said: I can predict the movements of celestial bodies, but I cannot predict the madness and foolishness of people. “I said this while looking at the speculation of the infamous Namhae Co., Ltd.”
“That… okay. Indeed, the famous professor’s perspective seems to be different from someone like me.”
Macdonald was truly impressed by the exemplary answer, just as he was when he heard Mr. Holmes’s reasoning.
That’s why I couldn’t help but be momentarily taken aback by the professor’s mockingly added words.
“Well, but Sir Newton actually said something like that, and then he jumped into the scene of madness and became a speculator.”
“… Yes?”
“By the way, it’s been a pleasure talking to you so far, but isn’t there a purpose for your original visit to me, Inspector Macdonald?”
“Yes? Ah… Yes, yes. That… That’s actually-“
“It’s unfortunate, but I was actually able to predict what was happening. Maybe… “Holmes, you came because of that poor child, right?”
When an unexpected person was mentioned in Professor Moriarty’s speech, Inspector MacDonald felt momentarily suffocated. Although he was embarrassed, the professor did not feel suspicious because the caring man in front of him shook his head and sighed as if he was really sad, with his eyes filled with wonder.
Lieutenant MacDonald sat back down in his seat, as if he was slowly falling over, and cautiously opened his mouth. He wouldn’t have done that in his original form, but strangely enough, he couldn’t help but do that.
“That… Really……. Radish… Of course, I heard part of it from Mr. Holmes, but he was Mr. Holmes’s teacher… “You really suit me, Professor.”
“Miss Holmes is one of my favorite students, Inspector Macdonald. Above all else, he is a child with deep wounds, which makes him even more eye-catching. I am a single person and have no children, but you could also say that I am like a child. Well, if he found out, he wouldn’t like it.”
Lieutenant Macdonald could not help but hesitate for a moment in the face of an exemplary teacher who seemed to everyone to be genuinely concerned about his students.
And as if pushing on, Moriarty continued.
“Well, it may be rude, but now I know that there are more than one person who came with a similar purpose as the inspector. Holmes, I’m sure he said he suspected me of being the head of some criminal organization. “If it had been said by an ordinary person, it would have been treated as nonsense, but since it was said by Holmes, the inspector could not easily overlook it.”
“Ah… no…. That… “It’s not like that, Professor.”
When the other person mentioned the purpose of his search, Inspector McDonald had no choice but to deny it.
Professor Moriarty’s response, smiling generously as if he understood such a reaction, threw the situation into further confusion.
“I understand, it’s okay with me too. It’s something I’m used to now. Holmes, that child is definitely smarter than anyone else and is a special child. He probably doesn’t do that because he truly hates me. But…… “We often forget that really smart and rational people can be deeply wounded, Inspector MacDonald.”
“… What does that mean, Professor?”
“Ha… …. It’s an extremely personal and tragic matter, so I can’t go into detail about it. However, around the time I took over as that child’s teacher, an unfortunate accident occurred… Mr. And Mrs. Holmes passed away early, and he was very hurt by that incident.”
“Ah… that… ….”
“They were people worthy of respect, and it was definitely something that could have caused great harm to even the coldest person they seemed. This happens often. “If you try to forget your hurt and blame it on people around you, you would understand if you met a lot of people, right?”
“Ah.”
Inspector MacDonald was confused as to what the truth was, but unfortunately, he did not have the intuition to see through the facts like Holmes. No, he wasn’t good enough.
Above all, when he revealed his inference that M was Professor James Moriarty, no matter how much Inspector MacDonald looked at it, the expression on Professor Holmes’s face was far from that of mentioning an enemy to be dealt with. He was so confused that he had some complicated and muddy emotions that he couldn’t even imagine.
Inspector McDonald, who was already confused, couldn’t help but fall into even more confusion in front of Professor Moriarty’s extravagant explanation.
“Please take good care of Holmes and the child, Inspector Macdonald.”
“Poem… “Excuse me, Professor!”
In the end, Inspector Macdonald briefly said hello and left Professor Moriarty’s mansion as if running away.
Moriarty, who had been watching him hurriedly disappear through the window, wiped the friendly smile from his face again and opened his mouth.
“What do you think, Moran?”
“He’s a stupid man. “More than anything, the expression on the owner’s face was unpleasant. I thought he was a sodomite in love.”
“Well, it’s not like that, but it’s a fluttering ear. “I’ve only played with him for a while now, but if he listens to Holmes’ explanation again, he’ll probably think that I’m someone who will be hostile to him.”
“… “If it’s in the way, should I remove it?”
Instead of immediately answering Moran’s question, James Moriarty quietly opened an invitation placed on the table, checked it, and closed his mouth for a moment.
It was an invitation to the Redhead Club sent to him by one of his students, John Clay.
“I have black hair…” ….”
“Yes?”
“No, no. Tell Clay to take care of his business. And that lieutenant… It wouldn’t be fun if we got rid of it already. Holmes, because the kid is struggling to get high scores here and there. “As a teacher, I should help you.”
James Moriarty smiled at Moran.
