Genshin Impact is a big stage, come if you dare

Chapter 823: Cunning Villain

Myles continued to tell us the information he had.

In addition to protecting and assisting the eldest lady, he spent the rest of his time recalling and reviewing the events of the past and secretly investigating the truth of the case.

"The other day, the master said he had found a clue to the murderer of the missing girl. To avoid alerting the culprit, he refused to allow any of his trusted subordinates, including me, to accompany him and went to the culprit's territory alone."

The next time Navia and Miles saw Cares was when he was arrested and awaiting trial. Cares was completely silent.

Navia made a sound that sounded like crying and laughing, "He is always like this, saying nothing, telling me nothing."

Navia clenched the umbrella in her hand. "This gorgeous umbrella my father gave me always makes me wonder: Have I disappointed him so much that he expects me to live a weak and ignorant life hiding behind others?"

"Don't think like that, young lady!" Myles said sternly, "You have always been Mr. Cares's pride."

Miles finally revealed the truth he had kept for many years - the murderer of the serial disappearance of young girls, who could make them disappear without anyone noticing, had chosen Navia as his new target many years ago.

"The master chose to remain silent because if he revealed the truth, the other party would surely choose to fight to the death! And he himself has not much time left, and he can no longer continue to fight against the mastermind behind this."

Carles has a rare disease, and doctors say he won't live more than five years. Five years is not enough time to resolve this long-running and dangerous dispute.

Cares believed that the other party had an unknown number of terrifying and hidden secret weapons in his hands. If he could not completely eliminate the other party in one fell swoop, not only Navia, but even the entire Fontaine would be in danger!

Sora nodded in agreement, "Mr. Cares's judgment is absolutely correct. We only recently learned of the existence of the Primordial Fetal Sea Water. Considering how it can dissolve the people of Fontaine with just a small amount, the murderer only needs to release it into the Fontaine pipeline system to cause disastrous consequences."

Su: "The people of Fontaine drank a glass of water and washed their hands and turned into a puddle on the spot." The water of the original fetal sea is an invisible killing weapon that killed the people of Fontaine.

Paimon rubbed his arms violently, "Ah! Su, stop talking! I'm about to see a ridiculous and terrifying scene!"

The final result of Cares's confrontation with the mastermind was that Cares died silently in the duel arena as a sign of sincerity.

His calm attitude towards death made the other party conclude that he had a fatal backup plan, so they did not dare to act rashly for many years, let alone attack Navia.

Navia's eyes were blurred with tears. "So that's how it is! No wonder..."

No wonder Marcelle approached her after her father's accident and kept asking her if she had any "special things left by her father."

Navia's father, Carles, did have a backup plan. Miles looked at the umbrella in Navia's hand and said, "My lady, you have always misunderstood one thing. What the master wanted to hand you was not an 'umbrella', but a 'sword'."

Navia's father, Mr. Cares, prepared this gorgeous and versatile umbrella as a coming-of-age gift for his daughter in advance. Hidden in the umbrella handle was his former weapon - a slender cane sword.

Su smelled the scent of the mission props!

Sure enough, under the guidance of Myles, Navia dismantled the cane sword hidden in the umbrella and found a sea chart from the hilt.

Navia was stunned. "Is this Dad's back-up plan?"

"No, it is not," said Myles. "The master's real backup is you, my lady."

"I am willing to take all risks for the young lady, but unfortunately, I lack the ability. I can only keep it secret and conduct the most basic investigation, patiently waiting for the opportunity to come."

Myles looked at Navia and the group of travelers around her.

This time is when the eldest lady has accumulated enough power and connections, and is still determined to protect Fontaine, that is, now.

"The master has always believed in you, Miss, and in your abilities, and believes that you will carry on his legacy. I believe that although you and your father have very different personalities, you have always been the same kind of people."

Navia covered her face, "Myles... Dad..."

Navia took some time to calm herself down, then unfolded the sea chart she had taken out of the staff sword.

Only Navia could understand this special sea chart. "When I was a kid, I thought secret codes were really cool, so my dad and I designed a secret code that only the two of us knew."

After careful identification, Navia confirmed the true coordinates depicted on the nautical chart. "After decoding and conversion... it's the ruins of the Academy of Natural Philosophy!"

The Academy of Natural Philosophy is the predecessor of the Fontainebleau Academy of Sciences. Due to its low terrain, it was submerged in the sea five hundred years ago.

Paimon: "Are the clues Mr. Cares found a few years ago still useful now? Unless the murderer is a fool, he will definitely choose to change his position."

Kong: "But if what he obtains is not barrels of stored primordial fetal sea water, but a 'spring', then he won't be able to move his position."

Su: "And the place with a large amount of original fetal sea water is an extremely dangerous area for the Fontaine people. This can be regarded as a natural protection measure."

After knowing the evil lair of the mastermind, Su couldn't wait to overturn it and get evidence to kill the mastermind.

But before Su could stand up again, Navia's men and Sheila's team members brought new news at the same time -

The Fatui executive officer, [Prince], has been accused of being the culprit in a series of missing girls and is currently on trial at the Oprykle Opera House.

Traveler Squad: ???

Paimon: "[Young Master]? Although he's not a good guy, how could he be the murderer of the serial disappearance of girls?!"

Su: "It would be more credible to frame the Doctor. Speaking of the Doctor..."

Sora quickly dispelled the dark aura emanating from the girl and quickly changed the subject, "The mastermind must be at work again. He's been trying to shift the blame onto the Fatui."

Navia came back after talking with her men. "Yes, the informant we were monitoring said that Marcelle was also in the audience at the Opicle Opera House!"

Everyone urgently discussed the next plan of action and finally decided to split into two teams.

Sora and the Shira team rush to the location on the chart to search for evidence.

Navia and her men try to control Marcelle.

Sue and Paimon go to the Oprykle Opera House to see the heat…and improvise!