Falsifying history is good business

Chapter 333: Almost Clear Clues

Before the investigation into Sir Patrick Morgan had made sufficient progress, Voldemort's side took action first. Perhaps because he had already shown his face to the public, he thought there was no need to hide any longer, and the Dark Mark appeared openly over Azkaban Prison.

Just the day after the battle broke out in Godric's Hollow, several hardcore Death Eaters successfully escaped from prison.

So, the whole "tight inside and loose outside" thing is bullshit. After all, there is a layer between the Muggle world and the magical world. Muggles can't understand magic and are easily fooled. But you are also doing "tight inside and loose outside" in the magical world. Do you think Voldemort has an obligation to cooperate with the Ministry of Magic?

Given the situation of the Ministry of Magic, perhaps announcing the news of Voldemort's return could make the staff "tense" mentally; but as a result, Cornelius Fudge was secretive and could not tighten the situation, but was completely relaxed.

More than ten die-hard Death Eaters escaped from prison at once, causing panic in the wizarding world. Even the intelligence agency led by Earl Goff had to raise its alert level, fearing that dark wizards would enter the Muggle world and cause trouble.

However, something even more troublesome for Lin You soon came; after a week of intensive investigation, the hidden clues buried by "Sir Patrick Morgan" gradually surfaced.

It's not that the intelligence agency under Earl Goff has the ability to go to heaven and earth and easily find out the conspiracy of a god; but this person acted by pretending to be a British Muggle aristocrat and tried to lead Voldemort astray, so he had to take the initiative to expose his target and leave clues and evidence that would be convincing to Voldemort.

In terms of magical prowess, Voldemort might be the top figure in the British wizarding world, but when it comes to investigating and collecting evidence, he and his Death Eaters are far inferior to organized and systematic intelligence agencies.

Just like when Tom Riddle, who was in his prime, tried to steal the Hufflepuff Cup, he went undercover for a long time and took great pains to get it. If a mature intelligence agency took over, it would take at most three to five days to find out everything about the old lady's ancestors.

However, Earl Goff had a splitting headache after receiving the report and had no time to praise his subordinates for their efficiency.

Patrick Morgan was actually very close to King George V... Well, that's not surprising, after all, in the original plot, he was even in the wartime cabinet, so it's impossible for him not to have some connections in the British government. Although his role in the original plot has been replaced by someone else, it's not difficult to use the name of "Sir Morgan" to do some small things or to get some private goods.

So, isn't it surprising that Sir Morgan presented the artifacts he had discovered in Greece to King George V under the pretext of a gift? It is said that the artifacts presented included a batch of gold, silver and pottery vessels from ancient Greece.

In addition to the gifts given to his "good friends", it is believed that Sir Morgan also had a private collection of ancient Greek artifacts; because the knight himself had no descendants, and even a close relative eligible to inherit the estate could not be found, the artifacts were temporarily taken over by the government.

During the war, there was chaos and the result of the "takeover" was that a considerable number of privately collected cultural relics disappeared from government warehouses, including some of Sir Morgan's archaeological notes.

According to the intelligence agents' speculation, this note had flowed into the wizarding world at some point and fell into Voldemort's hands; it was this note that prompted Barty Crouch Jr. to attack the British Museum.

As for the genuine "golden flagon" that Voldemort wanted to find, it is either in the British royal family's warehouse and is still locked in a corner of a royal warehouse; or it is a private collection taken home by "Sir Morgan" and disappeared after the government took over the Sir's estate.

"The clues are really well arranged." Lin You muttered. "What did you say?" Mycroft Holmes was a little far away and didn't hear clearly.

"Nothing." Lin You stuffed the report into the other person's hand and said, "I approve this report. You will take it back and report it to the head of the Fifth Division."

Because it concerns the magic world, the investigation is basically completed by the intelligence officers under Lin You; however, as nominal superiors and subordinates, the relevant investigation results must be reported to MI5. The reporting work naturally has to be handed over to the liaison officer McCovey.

"What should we do next?" McCovey took the report and did not leave immediately.

"Two things." Lin You held up two fingers. "I will go to the royal supervisor to verify the relationship between Sir Morgan and King George V. I will confirm whether the information about the cultural relics flowing into the royal family is true. As for the Fifth Bureau, please be responsible for investigating the whereabouts of Sir Morgan's estate. My people are not convenient to contact officials from other government departments in large numbers. This matter can only be done by the Fifth Bureau. I will send a contact person to assist."

"I understand." McCovey said no more and turned away with the report.

The most difficult part of the whole thing was to verify the information with the royal family; this task had been taken over by Earl Goff. As the liaison officer of the Fifth Department, there was nothing to say.

The Greeks are still tirelessly asking the British Museum to return the Greek artifacts! It would be fine if King George V confiscated Sir Morgan's gift, but if he did, the news must be kept strictly confidential, otherwise it might cause another diplomatic dispute if it got out.

Whether it is confiscated or not, let Earl Goff, who has a close relationship with the royal family, handle it. This is good for everyone.

As for the disappearance of Sir Morgan's estate, which MI5 was responsible for investigating, it was at most a case of some officials or staff stealing the property; it happened decades ago, and perhaps all the suspects involved are dead? These people are not the royal family who are in the spotlight all day, so the exposure of the case will not have much impact.

Thinking about it this way, McCoff actually hoped that the relevant cultural relics were hidden by the royal family; in that case, it didn't matter whether MI5 investigated the line or not, and they could just have some free time.

If Lin You knew what McCoff was thinking, he would probably laugh his head off.

This is the kind of fantasy that comes with insufficient information.

Patrick Morgan made so many things, the main purpose is to make Voldemort take a different path from the original plot. If the "golden wine jug" is fictitious, then it's fine. If there is such a thing, it must be an important prop carefully arranged by him; since it is an important prop, the first thing to ensure is that Voldemort has the opportunity to get it.

If the things were kept in the royal warehouse, Voldemort would most likely run into the royal magical adviser face to face; in that case, how could Earl Goff give Voldemort a chance to succeed?
By then, he might not be able to take the things away, and Voldemort would have to leave his life behind; wouldn’t Sir Morgan’s painstaking planning be in vain?
Therefore, Lin You's trip to the royal family was just a precaution. The highlight was almost certain to be the line that MI5 was responsible for.

(End of this chapter)