223 – Catastrophe (6)
Jane Watson did not ask what exactly her friend Holmes meant by those words. What exactly does she think Professor James Moriarty’s weakness means and how it can be exploited? She did not inquire as to what plans her friend was making behind her back, which Watson herself did not know about. .
Of course, even if she had asked Holmes this question, the detective probably would not have answered it. In that sense, Jane Watson was clearly growing and becoming stronger at every moment as Holmes’ assistant and friend. It was not meaningless for her to often hear playful scolding and ridicule from Holmes.
At least Jane Watson had the sense to avoid asking meaningless questions from Holmes.
Looking at Watson like that, Holmes was lost in her thoughts for a moment.
Of course, the reason she kept her silence and did not speak out more to Watson, who did not ask her questions, was not because she was ignoring her friend.
It was closer to her confidence and friendship because she was her friend. As Holmes thought, even if she spoke and explained the details, Jane Watson would not understand her and would not be very interested.
At least Holmes himself considered this to be his consideration for Watson. Of course, the person concerned may take it differently, but for the most part, Watson’s opinion could be ignored. So thought Holmes.
Arrogance.
Yes, this was a sure weakness for Holmes, who from a young age often considered himself smarter and more special than most other people. Of course, the gifted and criminal Napoleon she had to deal with had a rank and position commensurate with such arrogance.
At best, that arrogance may lead to small mistakes. And while that mistake certainly made it possible to temporarily remove James Moriarty from his throne, it didn’t prevent him from being put back on it.
Literally, one chance will come soon. Holmes had a hunch. The teacher was still living as if his kingdom would last forever.
Holmes himself did not even fully notice that the secret agent he had managed to persuade was still somehow somehow conveying important information from time to time.
No, even if I knew there was something, it was accurate to leave it alone. Because of her arrogance, it was no different from throwing away her opportunity.
If his pride is not hurt, he is no different from lying to himself. But it was no longer a matter of pride.
But faced with yet another unresolved problem, Holmes had no choice but to pause for a moment.
So what next?
There were many meanings implied here. The problems that plagued her life as a detective were those that followed.
Everything had to be done quickly and at once. Just as a predator must remain silent for the sake of hunting and immediately suffocate its opponent, it was necessary to take down a huge criminal organization at once.
It is not an easy task. It may be close to impossible.
Of course, there was no need to catch all the small pieces one by one. It was within the allowable range for a few cold-hearted thugs and murderers to run away. Those guys could have been caught as long as their heads were gone.
But it wasn’t a teacher.
If a person who has already started from scratch and has reached his current position is given the opportunity to run away, can he be sure that something similar will not happen again?
Holmes learned many skills to become a detective, including makeup and acting, which Watson often admired. She naturally knew how simple it would be to change her status in this world.
What if you run away to the faraway America or the unknown Russia?
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It was terrible. I hated it so much, I couldn’t even imagine it. She tried to think that those feelings were simply due to her sense of duty as a detective, but she didn’t believe that lie herself.
As a detective, the only correct conclusion was the death of James Moriarty. It would be a relief if he was brought to justice, but there were too many people involved.
Perhaps the British political circles would rather lock the teacher somewhere forever, and people like Mycroft may have to follow suit.
If you think so, it may be the right answer for this society and for her personal revenge to punish James Moriarty, even if it is for making a mistake.
But I couldn’t do that. I had already had a similar experience, and now I knew half for sure.
For some reason, I still didn’t want to know the truth, but I didn’t want James Moriarty dead. Holmes knew better.
Watson probably feels the same way.
But what if the teacher chooses that?
Without realizing it, she started biting her already dry lips, but she couldn’t be conscious of it.
The teacher was clearly like a child who had not yet grown up. Even if defeat comes right in front of her, she will never admit it and will choose to throw her game down.
Then what the hell… How can she get this game to end the way she wants, to the satisfaction of both herself and Watson?
Holmes continued to think, but there was still no answer. No, maybe he knows the way to the answer but is trying to ignore it.
But now was not the time for him to worry further. First of all, the vampire issue came first.
Thinking like that, Holmes once again passed on solving the problem to his future self. But the future was clearly drawing ever closer, even if Holmes didn’t want it to.
The morning of the day I promised to meet Professor Van Helsing again was so sunny that I was able to enjoy sunbathing, which is rare in London, which is closer to hell in terms of weather.
“You’re lucky.”
“What do you mean, that…?” Professor Hellsing?”
“Professor Van Helsing, Miss Watson. Of course, being lucky is about the weather. Because the vampire’s weakness is protecting us. “No matter how many tricks he uses to stop it, he won’t be able to properly respond to an unexpected attack.”
Only three people were sitting in the carriage. While Professor Van Helsing silently worked on his shotgun, Jane Watson had no choice but to keep her distance from him to avoid her sneaking lunatic.
Of course, Holmes also silently focused on polishing various tools like Professor Van Helsing, so naturally Watson’s only conversation partner was Professor Van Helsing.
“That… by the way…… That mansion is amazing in many ways, isn’t it? “If it’s that size, it must be owned by a very historical noble or rich person, but it’s a vampire’s lair.”
To lighten the mood, Watson looked through the carriage window at the huge mansion they were about to enter and opened her mouth.
Just as she said, there were huge buildings there that made you think they were newly built castles on the ground.
It wasn’t that he didn’t trust Holmes and the vampire expert Professor Van Helsing that Holmes trusted, but Watson couldn’t help but have doubts.
No matter how you look at it, it looks like a place where ordinary people of high rank or rich people live. Above all, they were in a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of London, which in many ways seemed far from the evil vampire’s abode that Watson had imagined.
Perhaps to ridicule Watson, she opened her mouth for the first time since Holmes arrived.
“Watson, think with common sense. Would her villain go around with ‘I am a villain’ written on her face? And I personally investigated the mansion itself through Mycroft, and it was related to John Clay. “This is proof that Professor Van Helsing’s tracking was not wrong.”
“That… is it? But didn’t you come too early?”
At the same time, Watson watched Professor Van Helsing’s thoughts and carefully expressed his opinion.
“If you’re dealing with a vampire, then… After all, it starts after the sun sets, right?”
“What do you mean, Miss Watson? “Do you really want to insist that you have to act like a gentleman here?”
“Huh? Ah… is not it?”
“Tsk tsk, this is why beginners. Vampires do not burn to death under sunlight as people think, but they do become weakened. Of course, inside the mansion, you will be prepared for the limitations of daylight through curtains and other means. But daytime is when vampires are weakest. We’ll aim for that time, ah, that’s it. Are you ready, Miss Holmes?”
“It seems like the professor is more excited.”
Holmes answered briefly.
Of course, as she said, Professor Van Helsing was not the old-fashioned researcher Watson had been used to, but was gleeful like a child with a Christmas box in front of him.
But in Watson’s opinion, Holmes was also similar. Holmes went out, following the professor who got out of the carriage, humming his tune, as if he were walking to the theatre.
If other people saw her, it might be surprising to see her as the shortest woman, Watson alone, carrying her luggage, but the witch who had nothing to do had to take on the role of porter.
And belatedly, the porter realized one question and concern and cautiously opened his mouth in front of the iron gate.
“But… Isn’t this a problem? Isn’t that right, Holmes? “If we consider trespassing into a house without permission, we may even commit assault, but aren’t we actually in danger?”
“You talk so fast, Watson. “I guess we’ve forgotten how we often get a little ‘cooperation’ from people.”
Watson cringed at Holmes’s sarcasm. Then the eldest, Professor Van Helsing, opened her mouth affectionately, as if comforting her granddaughter.
“Don’t worry too much, Miss Watson. Aren’t we acting to catch vampires?”
“That… still… ….”
Then Professor Van Helsing smiled as he aimed his shotgun at the iron door secured with his lock.
“Don’t worry, vampires don’t have it.”
“What is it?”
– Bang!
“Human rights!”
Professor Van Helsing broke the lock with a shotgun and immediately began running towards the mansion like a charging cavalry leader.
