0p0 Chapter 123 Azoth's Theorem Proof (Part 1)
Chapter 123 Azoth's Theorem Proof (Part 1)
On this day, the Maori Detective Agency welcomed a new client.
The blind woman was sitting on the sofa in the office, placing a strange letter she had received on the table. "Detective Maori, this is the strange letter I received. I don't know who sent it, but it has both Braille and normal text."
Kogoro Mori unfolded the letter and read it carefully.
"The Honorable Miss Helena Adams."
"After searching for a long time, we finally discovered that you are the descendant of the Four Horsemen family."
"Your literary achievements over the years are obvious to all."
"But we firmly believe that the alchemical genes of the Esoteric Sect must flow in your blood."
"In accordance with the ancient agreement, I hereby invite you to succeed the position of director of the Azoth Library."
"I hope you will live up to the tradition and continue to lead the Azoth Library to glory and splendor."
Conan, who was lying on the side reading the contents of the letter, recalled what the mercenary had told him before about the existence of alchemists in Orletis. He felt that this library was most likely one of the bases of the Orletis organization.
Maori Kogoro thought the letter was ridiculous. "Does anyone still believe in alchemy these days? And it mentions esoteric Buddhism and other things. Is this some new scam?"
The blind girl flatly denied it: "I don't think so, because I only learned about the Four Horsemen family mentioned here some time ago."
The blind girl took out the ancient book that she had previously displayed at the academic exchange meeting. The ancient book recorded the contents about the Azoth Library and the Four Knights Family in some special words.
"I had to consult some professors of semiotics to decipher these words. The records about esoteric Buddhism and alchemy can all be matched with the letters."
"Besides, alchemy is just a special kind of chemistry. It's not completely without scientific basis." Toru Amuro appeared in the office with a plate of fruit.
Maori Kogoro read the letter over and over again. "But the content of this letter is too brief, and there is no signature. This is too strange."
"Although it looks suspicious, it may be related to my life experience. I must go there, so I hope Detective Maori can help me."
The blind girl handed over a check for eight million, and Kogoro Mouri, who had originally planned to refuse, agreed immediately.
Conan was a little curious about the blind girl's life story: "Hey, Sister Helena, is there any connection between this library and your life story?"
The blind girl patiently answered Conan: "When I was a child, my father and I depended on each other for survival. I have no memory of my mother's existence. A high fever took away my eyesight, which made my father worry about me."
"Although I can't see, my other senses have become quite sharp, and I even showed a very good literary talent."
"Then a tutor came to us. She said my talent shouldn't be wasted on poetry and literature. She also talked about how outstanding my mother was, worthy of being a descendant of the Miller family. She left a letter for my father, saying that if he encountered any difficulties in the future, he could go to the address on the letter."
"I didn't understand what it meant until I found this ancient book and received this letter."
Amuro Toru also asked: "Did you bring the letter that the tutor left behind?"
"This is it." The blind woman pulled out an old-looking envelope. "It only says Azoth Library and the current director's name, Arya Miller."
"I remember that my father hid the letter after reading its contents. I only found it after he passed away."
"The Miller family is one of the Four Horsemen families, right?"
"Yes, since the letter says that I am a descendant of the Four Knights family, then I must have a close relationship with the Miller family."
[Doctor: So this time, "Maria Axiom" is set as Helena's mother?]
[Novelist: This also proves that the Azoth Library has existed for a long time.]
[Puppeteer: This way, the four elements of water, air, fire, and earth are all present.]
[Night Watch: Sacrifice one of each of the four elements to synthesize the Philosopher's Stone.]
[Fool's Gold: Laughs.]
[Blind girl: So this time I will be the guide.]
After discussing the content of the commission, the blind girl not only took the initiative to cover the travel expenses to the Azoth Library, but also promised that if things went well, in addition to the 8 million commission fee, she would give an additional 2 million as hard work fee.
This series of punches made Kogoro Mouri very happy, and both Ran and Conan couldn't help but smile.
After a few days, the group set off for the location of the Azoth Library.
The Azoth Library was built on the edge of a small town. The river that flowed through the town slowed down here, circling the library and almost surrounding it like an isolated island in the center of the river. The only facility connecting the library to the outside world was a suspension bridge.
Everyone decided to ask the residents of the town for information about the library, but what they learned was that the library had been "cursed" long ago, and several directors had either disappeared or died tragically. In the end, except for an old guard who was still guarding the library, no one else dared to approach.
Following the residents' instructions, everyone found the old guard, who lived in a small wooden house next to the suspension bridge.
However, the old guard refused to cooperate with their inquiries. "What are you doing? You guys who covet the fruits of the esoteric religion shouldn't be setting foot in this peaceful place! Whether you're a police officer or a detective, every one of you is trying to get your hands on alchemy's greatest masterpiece!"
Amuro Toru was a little confused: "The police came? Were they here to investigate the director's death?"
The old guard became even more agitated. "It's all those damn police's fault! Their search unleashed a curse that killed several curators. Even the previous curator, Ms. Arya Miller, is missing!"
The blind girl, supported by Xiaolan, came to the old guard and said, "I received this letter. It says that the esoteric sect wants me to be the new director. Do you know anything about the esoteric sect?"
The blind girl handed the letter to the old guard. After reading the contents of the letter, the old guard was shocked: "What? How could those people from the secret sect find an heir like this? Impossible..."
Then they watched as the old guard ran up to the blind girl, examining her appearance. His previous irritable reaction changed, and he became respectful and polite. "I understand. You must be the new director recommended by Ms. Arya Miller. I will take you to the library now."
The old guard was about to leave when he suddenly thought of something. He turned back to his hut, pulled out a rather exquisite box, and handed it to the blind girl: "By the way, this is the key that Director Arya left for you."
The blind woman opened the box and took out the key. The key was a pale gold and blue color, exquisitely crafted and uniquely shaped. The sides and top were engraved with the same strange symbol. The bottom, designed like a clock face, depicted an eight-petaled rose. Two intertwined snakes coiled upward from the bottom, their tails meeting at a point, forming a rather peculiar ornament.
The old guard led everyone across the suspension bridge and arrived at the door of the library.
"Finally, the Azoth Library has welcomed its fifth director in two years."