Professor Moriarty induced in her a logic of "never being at a loss," and created an illusory sense of deadly attraction.
—If Shafiya succeeded in seizing the Queen's corpse and started the Ceremony of Avalon's Shadow, Avalon would be bathed in blood and reborn; even if she failed and was killed, Isabel, with the support of the Moriarty Family, would still have a chance to restore the kingdom; and even if she were detained, with Old Moriarty's protection, Isabel's side would not be caught up to.
In short, it would give her "peace of mind."
Realizing this, even though Shafiya had not yet recovered the body, she relaxed completely and stood firmly with Professor Moriarty.
"I have an idea, Lady Shafiya."
Aiwass suddenly spoke up.
Even knowing that speaking out now was akin to delivering intelligence to his foster father... Aiwass could only steel himself to intervene.
After all, he could not stand by and watch Shafiya go back to her death.
