MIDNIGHT PRINCE: Empire of Sin
Chapter 530 CH 514: BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

When Mark finished explaining things he could to Tsubasa, she seemed hesitant,

"So you are telling me you guys are related to the Holmes household? And currently, your sister is with Charlotte Holmes of all people?"

"More or less yes. My mother was a Watson. The Watson and the Holmes family have a blood tie since the children of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson married to each other. Either way, now my sister is under Charlotte's apprenticeship."

"Then I understand even less. I have heard many things about the current Holmes but she is definitely very skilled and powerful. She is also the current Director of London. Your sisters have all the advantages of being with her."

"On paper yes. But you do not know Charlotte like I know her. She is a selfish hedonistic woman who, when she is not drugging herself with Opium is always in search of new heights and dangers. She is the closest to what our ancestor, Sherlock was and this is both good and bad for obvious reasons."

While Sherlock holmes was hailed as a brilliant detective, he was certainly not a role model to emulate.

Sherlock was a prisoner of his own intellect. He was so smart, so intelligent, that everything in the world seemed bland and uninteresting.

This was one of the reasons why he targeted Moriarty.

More than trying to arrest Moriarty for moral reason or justice, Sherlock just saw Moriarty as his greatest challenge. Someone who could keep his mind active and working.

Most likely, the same went for Moriarty. Perhaps the greatest regret in Sherlock Holmes' heart would be the death of the first Moriarty.

Charlotte was very much the same.

"The current Holmes is dangerous and the situation in France is even more so. She will not leave until she captures Moriarty or have a satisfying showdown. But this means she is putting my sister in a very dangerous and deadly situation, all for her own selfishness. This is not something I can condone or accept."

He growled a little.

"So this is why you came."

"Indeed. I apologize for my selfishness."

"Do not apologize. I only joined this mission to protect Adam and make sure everything is alright. So I can understand your feeling. At the end of the day, we are not heroes. We fight only for our own selfish goal."

"I fear this is something my sister does not understand."

He searched for a bottle of wine and gave himself a hefty serving. He usually didn't drink when on service, But he really needed something strong now.

"She wants to become a Hero of justice. She wishes to create a better world. She is one filled with ideals and dreams."

Mark shook his head. He understood the aspiration of his sister and she was an adult so there was not much he could do to stop her.

But she was too inexperienced to deal with a potential Calamity event at her current level. This might destroy her heart irreversibly.

"Very well. I will replace her. If she is in Paris, replaceing her would be very easy. But I make no promise about not being found. I think I can escape the notice of a Director but as a Holmes, she should have an innate instinct and insight defying the norms."

Tsubasa was not arrogant enough to believe she could spy on everyone. Even with Adam, this only succeeded more because of his lack of experience and knowledge. Now that he knew that she could do it, there was simply no way for her to spy on him without him noticing.

Holmes should be largely more experienced.

"Your best will be more enough."

He could not ask for much more.

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The night came and ended in this way.

As always, Adam was unable to close an eye or sleep. He was not able to enter Dreamscape as well but since he did not die this time, he could enter tomorrow if necessary.

"You didn't have to stay awake with me, you know?"

He spoke as he turned toward Makoto.

"Sleeping while my Lord lay awake is not something I can do."

"Well…Firstly, I am not your lord, and secondly. If you keep this mindset; you will most definitely die from overwork and lack of sleep.

Makoto tilted her head and Adam released a big sigh, "I cannot sleep. As in never. Well, I can still sleep one or two hours if I force myself. But Soo, I will not even be able to do that."

"You were sleeping in the plane."

"This was different. I was not sleeping. My mind was still active."

"Meditation?"

"Something like that."

Tsubasa frowned a little before nodding, "So, I should learn how to not sleep as well."

"This is what you are concluding?" Adam chuckled, feeling like he wanted to face palm but the way Makoto acted was quite cute. In an oblivious sort of way.

"Why are you so obsessed with me being your lord or something."

"You are the righteous heir of the family. You should have been the one with the title of Lightning Blade."

"You earned that title and either way I don't even use a sword." Adam had too much on his arsenal to focus on a simple sword. But it was definitely possible to learn it if this was some incredibly powerful legendary weapon.

"It does not matter. The one who inherits the mantle must be from the main family. I am just a substitute until someone better come."

Adam raised an eyebrow at this and once again looked at Makoto. Her voice was calm as she recited those words but,

"Is it really what you think or simply what was repeated to you endlessly by a bunch of old farts?"

"..."

"I guessed so."

It didn't take rocket science to guess that Makoto was not really much appreciated in her family. Theresa had also explained a few things to him.

"Well, do you think those suck-up bastards would be happy to see me?"

Adam grinned and shook his head.

"Do not listen to the words of someone who hates you. They will only gloat at your downfall. You yourself should know how hard you worked, more than anyone else in the world. So you should be proud. You are the Lightning blade. No one can take that away from you. Not even yourself."