Chapter 18: Section 17: Finding Answers of Your Own
Malin was indeed very skeptical of Mr. Mischael, for he could feel the hypocrisy in his tears, even though, in Malin's eyes, the gentleman's sorrow seemed so sincere, his crying so heartfelt. Upon seeing the remains of his wife, the thick, indissoluble despair on his face was truly moving... But all of it, like teardrops in the rain, would eventually fade into oblivion.
What remained was nothing but the utmost calm.
But now there was a question—if it was Mr. Mischael who had hired the killer, then why didn't he hire an assassin instead?
A reliable assassin to take out his wife would have been much safer than using her as a living sacrifice.
After all, the former would be dealt with by the police department, while the latter, involving the Transcendent, would be handled by the Hunter's Guild and the Church.
The Mischael family owned a large estate and extensive farmlands, and ever since the establishment of Carterburg, they had been devout followers of the Goddess of Harvest. This deep devotion was why Mr. Colin had warned Malin so sternly.
Since both Mr. Mischael and his wife were devotees of the Goddess of Harvest, the matter would surely be handed over to the Church of the Goddess of Harvest, and with the Church involved, the investigation would be conducted with utmost seriousness.
Why Mr. Mischael would risk using a method very likely to backfire to kill his wife was the biggest question—and without resolving this issue, Malin could not convince himself.
Do not underestimate the intelligence of the killer. With Viscount His Excellency's capabilities, it was improbable that he would commit such a pitiable mistake.