Although both were covert agencies, the relationship between the Inquisition and the Imperial Library Acquisition Division II (hereinafter referred to as the Second Division) was not hostile, and there were not many contradictions and frictions.

In fact, the second department is an institution for civil servants to protect the rights and interests of civil officials externally and remove the residue of civil officials internally. The establishment of such a body is also aimed at strengthening the position of civil servants.

There is no need to go into detail about it. Let's just talk about the inside! A person with the status of a civil official, even if he commits a crime, outsiders are not qualified to punish the crime. Only civil servants are qualified to investigate and judge civil officials. Therefore, the official members of these two departments all have the status of civil officials.

In fact, this is similar to the Holy See. The clergy and knights of the Holy See, if they commit crimes, can only be judged by the Holy See. Although this will bring some injustice, it is also a means for big forces like civil officials and the Holy See to maintain their position.

Of course, there is an exception. For example, His Majesty, the Emperor of the Verona Empire, directly punished the crime. The result is ...... It's going to be quite complicated, and it's basically going to evolve into a political game. In order to avoid political turmoil, the parties to such cases will generally compromise and back down, and try to avoid this situation. But avoiding it doesn't mean it won't happen. However, there is no need to discuss this particular situation now, because it has nothing to do with Franco and Leo now.

So Franco thought about it for a moment and decided to do Leo a favor. The exchange of information between the various secret services is not uncommon, and at the moment, there is no conflict between the two sides.

So Franco said, "If memory serves, there was a scholar named Wilson who entered Grenville a little over a month ago. However, he did not disclose his identity, nor did he make a routine visit to the Marquis's Palace. ”

"Oh, didn't you go to the Marquis's Palace?" Leo immediately became interested, "why did he keep his identity a secret?"

Generally speaking, civil officials or scholars who traveled to the mainland would always visit the local nobles or administrative officials whenever they went to a place. First, it is to increase one's own contacts, and secondly, it also means to let the "land snake" take care of it. The local aristocrats or administrative officials were also hospitable, and even sent escorts and guides. So Wilson's move to hide his identity is somewhat strange.

Unexpectedly, Franco shook his head. He took a sip of the soup and continued, "That Mr. Wilson didn't keep his identity completely secret. He did not change his name, and he came to the Marquis's Court in a private capacity, visiting his old friend, the Marquis' Chamber's magical advisor, Pino. And during this visit, he met Miss Lisa, the Marquis, and gave Miss Lisa a little poem. This little poem was published at the Marquis's Palace Discussion Meeting the next day. ”

"That's right!" Leo immediately frowned. In this way, Wilson's behavior is not surprising. After all, some people like to travel undisturbed.

After a pause, Franco continued: "But the rest of the story is more strange. That night, Mr. Wilson met the black-eyed lord, Baron Dipp, in the hotel where he was staying, and the two seemed to hit it off at first sight, and talked in the middle of the night. The next day, the two went out of the city together. However, it is worth noting: the whereabouts of the two when they left the city are very secretive. Without...... Well...... No one knew they were out of town, or even that they were traveling together. ”

Then, Mr. Wilson, who was said to have gone to Redwood Collar, was missing. Baron Dipp's followers returned to Blackeye Castle and were mortally wounded. And His Excellency the Baron mysteriously appeared at the Scripture Discussion of the Marquis Palace that night. Another strange place, no one knows when he entered the city, and he was still at the seminar, and fell asleep from overwork. ”

"Hahaha-!" Leo immediately laughed, and as soon as he heard it, he basically guessed the cause and effect, "What a stupid rookie." ”

Unexpectedly, Franco smiled meaningfully, and he glanced at Leo: "It's strange, you just said rookie, not criminal." Why?"

"Hey, hey!" Leo chuckled, "Imperial Secrets." ”

"Hehe!" Franco also smiled, and he did not mean to get to the bottom of it, and continued, "After three days, someone was selling some silk clothes and beautiful little pendants in the city. And the person who took the stolen goods found blood stains on it. After that, it was reported to the sheriff of the city, and after arrest and interrogation, the remains of four bodies were found on the mountain more than 20 miles outside the city, and there were traces of battle at the scene. ”

"Regarding this case, the sheriff has already decided: the four people died in the looting of the bandits in the plains, and the bandits are being searched. And the unfortunate man who searched for the body and sold the stolen goods was also sentenced to 20 years of hard labor for robbery. The news of Mr. Wilson's murder must have been secretly reported to the Empire by the Marquis' Palace, right?"

"Exactly!" Leo didn't hide either, "The Marquis's approach, the Empire also understands. And that's why I'm here. Well...... Sorry!" Leo couldn't explain in more detail. Because the Marquis of Grenwell's briefing here is very simple, and it is similar to the "Verdict of the Sheriff" just mentioned. However, this is also human nature, since Wilson did not go to the routine visit, then the Marquis of Grenville is also more than less, so he prevaricates the reason for Wilson's death on the grounds of robbers and murders.

"It's nothing, Imperial Secrets!" Franco smiled and expressed understanding, "And you want to bring so many masters as a director, this kind of thing, I still don't know!"

"Thank you! It was a great help to hear your Excellency. Some things can be affirmed. Leo smiled knowingly, "But I also have a curiosity, of course, Your Excellency can not say, why do you know so much?"

Indeed, Franco knew in too much detail. If he hadn't been keeping an eye on Wilson, he wouldn't have known so many details.

However, Leo did not have much hope for Franco's answer. If Franco can hide in Grenville for seven years, and he does not hesitate to spend his days drinking to cover himself, and he must always pay attention to every move in and around the city, it must be an amazing secret related to the Holy See!

Unexpectedly, Franco groaned for a while, but confessed: "Seven years ago, I occasionally found clues of heretical activities in this area. But when I arrived, all traces suddenly disappeared. I led my men to investigate, but I lost one after another. In order not to startle the snake, I hid for a long time. ”

"I won't say much about the process. The more I investigated, the more shocking I realized that there was a den of heresy. But there were a few times when I almost served it in one pot, but in the end, I was always disturbed by someone! Hey! Once it was the Viscount Sequoia, and once it was the black-eyed Baron I just mentioned. Hehe, do you think it's because young people nowadays are particularly capable? We're all old?"

Then the heretics smelled even more, and they hid even deeper, so that no one could catch the slightest horse. But I have a hunch, and it's getting stronger, that the heretics are plotting a big conspiracy. ”

"Conspiracy?" Leo was also curious, "Do you know what it is?"

"I don't know!" Franco shook his head, "but right now, the biggest suspicion is leaving, and I'm left to wait." They are operating so deeply here, even if there is a conspiracy, they should be launched here!"

"Isn't that like the style of your Inquisition?" Leo half-jokingly, "why don't you use means? Isn't there a dungeon and a burner at the stake?"

"Hey, times are different!" sighed Franco, "and the suspects on the surface have identities, and they are not easy to move without evidence." I suspect even more that there are big fish behind them. This conspiracy may not only be related to the Holy See, but also ...... Unthinkable! Oh! Again, this is just my hunch. ”

"Premonition?" said Leo, pondering Franco's words. Although he felt that it should be none of his business, he knew that the reason why Leo was so helpful and so frank was that he must have asked for something for himself. The exchange of information is reciprocal, and the most reasonable outcome is that each takes what he needs. So Leo asked, "Is there anything I can do to help?"

As far as the conversation was now, Franco relaxed a little for the first time. He smiled: "The heretical latent force may be very large, and I am afraid that I will not have enough manpower. ”

"Not enough?" Leo was a little curious, "can't you turn to the local church for help?"

"I suspect that heresy has an internal response in the church. "That's why I still believe in the Empire." ”

"Hmm!" Leo nodded, he thought about it for a while, then took out a pen and paper, wrote down an address and name, and handed it to Franco, "I believe in the character of Lord Tyrant. But I hope that Your Excellency will not use the people of the empire until it is absolutely necessary. I'm going to keep twenty people here. But the time can only come until Her Royal Highness the princess returns from the orc kingdom. If you really need it, get in touch with the guy who gave it to you!"

Franco solemnly put the note in his arms: "Thank you!

Leo shook his hand and complimented, "Your Excellency is the model of our business. You can lurk for so many years and still get married yourself......"

"Hehehe!" Franco laughed when he heard this, "Marriage is real. That girl is lovely, and I can't possibly fail her. After this incident, I will withdraw from the Holy See. ”

"Huh?" Leo was taken aback. Franco's position in the Holy See is already equivalent to that of a cardinal, and he is only one step away from being a cardinal, so he has a bright future, and I really can't imagine that he will give up. But after thinking about it carefully, Leo admired Franco a little, and he solemnly apologized: "I'm sorry!"